Can you survive without a telephone? I’m finding out if I
can. There are no cell towers within a reasonable distance of our campsite.
Reception is spotty at best. By spotty I mean some people can stand on the
stairs to the restrooms and get a call. I did get a call at the dining table,
but it went out in about three minutes without warning. It feels weird not have the ability to call
911, my husband when he’s at the store
or any of my kids.
We had to drive fifteen miles to make a call to the cable
company about getting television reception. Unh, uh. So sad. Reception is
spotty. Why am I not surprised? They can send a technician, but he’ll call
first to make sure someone is here. What part of no phone service don’t you
understand?
The television antenna can be turned to pick up local
channels. Reception is spotty. I haven’t been able to watch a full hour of
programming without losing the signal. The signal says we can watch up to
nineteen stations. In reality we can click on two. Usually about six in the evening.
For about an hour before it scrambles. I really miss Jeopardy.
The radio finds several local stations. I mean I can count
on one hand the number. And I’m getting tired of beach music, fifties, Golden Oldies
and bluegrass.
So
what am I doing with my newly free time? I thought it would be easy to drop
into writing mode. Hah. My receiver is spotty at best. My mind is jumping from idea to
idea. The best I’ve managed is an afternoon of plotting a pivotal scene. Not so bad. I just get impatient with myself.
Maybe it’s time to enjoy the break from all the modern
conveniences. I can hear you asking how I posted a blog. Well, I invested in an
Iphone several months ago. It can hook to my computer to get internet, a real
benefit when we’re traveling. And when we have electricity.
Did I mention the power line to camp broke and left us
without power? Even the strongest battery goes dead after a few hours. The crew
they sent to fix it had to get permission to dig through the dunes to repair
the line. Another delay. It did get
fixed in time.
Did you notice I didn't post pictures? There's a big thunderstorm rolling in and I'm getting off the net, unplugging my computer and making a cup of tea. Maybe I'll get inspiration from the lightning.
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