it took 2 weeks to get the internet connected. And for about 10 days it was fine. A little slower than the previous house, but to be expected because we are further away from our exchange. Then one day it just stopped and then came back later in the day like a drugged turtle. Seriously, I think by the time I click on a website, make a cup of tea in the morning, and wait for the image to download it is already time for school pick up.
I have sat on the far-queue (phone) to various technical, highly trained staff from various departments who have checked their lines 100 times, and now I await a technician to arrive at the house tomorrow.
Honestly, the speed of internet here is atrocious!
So, since I started this post at breakfast, on Friday, I will try and be brief.
I've had no luck with my painting mojo, it must be waiting for a technician as well. Instead I've been sewing. You see, things change when you move house. Little girls move to bigger beds and furniture is mixed up. That's a sure sign that new quilts need making.
There's fencing that has been finished to keep a small hound in from roaming the streets. That's one less thing I now have to manage whilst on the far-queue. NOthing beats being on hold for 20 minutes then realising your dog has espcaped up the road so you have to hang up and start again!
But there are good things. Like the climbing of trees, and decorating of branches.
For hours and hours on end.
Then there's a place to kick the football, a wall to throw the handball, your school mates who live in the same street that you can play with and new neighbours the same age you can invite over! And when you are all done, you can just lie down and watch the clouds float over you.
Being outdoors is refreshing and maybe, just maybe ,not having the best internet access will be OK.
Thanks for the reminder, dear artist.
Posted by: tee shirt homme | 04/05/2012 at 18:36
Isn't it something how when you disconnect a bit (whether your choice or not!) things change? Sometimes I think all the access keeps me from really living in MY life. It sounds like you're going with the flow though. Best to you.
Posted by: Lari Washburn | 12/06/2011 at 12:12
Tiel, I'm thoroughly enjoying the snapshots of life at your new place. Please keep sharing when the internet allows!
Posted by: Ruth | 11/06/2011 at 21:33
Hope you enjoy your new house! Your new place sounds so wonderful.
Posted by: Homeowner Insurance | 08/06/2011 at 03:02
It's amazing how dependent we've become on the internet and how we don't realise it until it's taken away... Hope you enjoy your new house (but also get your connection back!) :) Kx
Posted by: Kylie | 06/06/2011 at 21:35
I agree with Fiona, you will use your time differently in this house. You have MOVED and things are going to be DIFFERENT. I'm sure your mojo will return when you settle some more, but for now, enjoy your extra time.
Posted by: Aj | 06/06/2011 at 09:13
Slow connections are more infuriating than no connection at all. But I'm sure you're getting other things done in the enforced hiatus!
Posted by: Ali | 06/06/2011 at 08:10
A distance from the city with birds and trees always beats a fast internet connection!
Our internet connection is rotten too. All we can get is wireless broadband, which is slow and EXPENSIVE. But I'd still rather work from home with my wren and frog (and studio puppy) buddies, than drive into the city everyday.
Glad to hear you are enjoying it. Your photos look gorgeous. And they've reminded me that I should take many more photos myself!
Posted by: Alex Louisa | 06/06/2011 at 08:09
Hi Tiel, we've just had similar internet issues in our new place. I was on hold for 15 mins the other day, had it on speakerphone, but forgot the phone was in my hand, tuned out to the hold music and started singing along to Play School with 2 year old H. Next I heard "...hello?! HELLO??!" then beep beep beep - they hung up. HOW EMBARRASING! Don't think he appreciated the free concert :|
Posted by: Erin | 06/06/2011 at 08:09
your new place sounds so wonderful.
(well connection aside...)
Posted by: Monica | 06/06/2011 at 05:41
Sometimes it's nice when things like this happen, because you use the time in a different way. When we moved here (to Berlin) we had no tv, and as a result we spent far more time outside, and being creative. I think I need my internet to break really because I am sure the house would be a lot tidier.
Posted by: Fiona | 06/06/2011 at 02:55