~ I should've known something was up when Boo was so agreeable and happy about the cable guy coming out again. We see more of the techs than the billing office. Boo finally fessed up that yes the rumor Punky mentioned two weeks past is true: Our cable company is being acquired by Time-Warner Cable.

I am very unhappy about this. We have been Charter Cable subscribers for years, in excess of 20 years easily. While the service hasn't always been stellar, it sure beats the nightmare stories I've heard about Time-Warner from friends. Why do we have to continue downsizing and acquiring?

~ We, yes Boo shocked me by wanting to watch the BBS DVD with me, are viewing disc two and omigod, the conversations Boo and I've had about the various phases of the BBS culture. We found ourselves reminiscing about the community that was in RL not simply virtually and how much more fun it was then.

It was nice to build RL relationships with people who not only shared similar interest but were passionate about it and willing to spend time together commiserating in RL. I know there are many of you who feel the internet and WWW is the best thing since sliced bread, but for those who were active in the BBS community that preceeded the internet, there's just no comparison.

~ BTW, has anyone news of the good Doctor?

Randomosity

We celebrated our 27th Anniversary and I can tell you the years have whizzed past. It's all gone so fast and I'm quite surprised. It's a good thing that it doesn't feel like a long time, right? We still have the twinkle in the eyes for each other and we never seem to run out of things to talk and laugh about.

As we strolled along the streets of Burbank after dinner, we happened upon a discount bookstore. See this is what I love about Boo, I have a huge weakness for books and you would think Boo would discourage me from entering. No, I was encouraged and then missed a must-have book which Boo pointed out to me. I bought Lennon Revealed and of course, will read it at a later time. The book's price read $10 (hardback) but the owner charged us $8 - you know I love a bargain!

We've been on a DVD rental run as of late, so I've been watching a lot of movies. The ones worth mentioning are Casino Royale probably the best Bond flick I've seen in years. I love the grittier, tougher Bond and the use of no gadgets - yea, I did say this! Also To Live a spellbinding story about a Chinese couple's hardship and loss during a forty year span and how in spite of it all, they have the will to live.

I also received my DVD purchase of BBS: The Documentary today (I've been anxiously waiting since last week) and am hoping to view it this weekend. I know it's another weird purchase of mine but this is the kind of fare I like and find interesting.