Monthly Archives: May 2008

TV Comments

Posted on May 20, 2008 by frank Comments Off

I haven’t written any television comments lately, so here goes. The new season of Reno 911 starts Thursday, and there was much rejoicing. I missed the season finales of Numb3rs and Moonlight due to satellite antenna problems.  A news article … Continue reading →

Television

The New Addition

Posted on May 19, 2008 by frank Comments Off

We are pleased to announce the arrival of George to the family. Her middle name is Peanut, and I’ll probably call her that after she learns her name. She was born on March 27, currently weighs in at 1.5 pounds … Continue reading →

Pets

Pointing Problems 2 – Electric Boogaloo

Posted on May 19, 2008 by frank Comments Off

When last we left our hero he had just discovered that he had lost his DirecTV HD channels and a technician was scheduled to arrive Friday morning to correct the dish’s pointing problem. The tech was scheduled to arrive between … Continue reading →

Television

The Friday Thingy

Posted on May 16, 2008 by frank Comments Off

People always ask me ‘What is the secret of your success?’ I always say, ‘Come to America. Go to community college. And marry a Kennedy. It’s all very simple.’ -Arnold Schwarzenegger

Humor, Politics

Pointing Problems

Posted on May 15, 2008 by frank 1 Comment

While I can generally give DirecTV high marks, one of their biggest shortcomings has to be some of their on-site technicians.  Four and a half years ago the guy they sent to install the three LNB antenna in the new … Continue reading →

Television