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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Last Wednesday I moved into my condo. It's been a long road getting here, from the mortgage process to now the unpacking. And I still have to make it a 'home' at some point. I have very limited furniture - a bedroom set, a futon and an entertainment cabinet - enough to move me in, but two bedrooms remain empty. One of them will become a study/computer room but I'm still not sure what to do with the other - I don't know if I want to deal the hassles of a room-mate but I sure could use some money to make my monthly payments....

I haven't blogged in almost two weeks, and have barely kept up with all my regular blog visits. My apologies if I missed a few. Needless to say, I'm a bit behind in my guides and shows that I watch. At my new place I have cable and Satellite and I am faced with the challenge of getting one of them to work with my first generation TIVO. The cable is 'free', included to all residents of the complex, but I'm missing quite a few essentials like IFC. The satellite connection will get me more channels but the complex shares a dish that I think badly needs to be re-aligned.

In TV.com news, I am now at level 55. I got a whole level on Gamespot too, not sure exactly why, I was only getting 2% every visit until this week.

Also, I got my X-Box back after it's second RRoD. This time they only repaired it and while I'm determined to try to keep it cool this time, I'm pessimistic about how long it'll be before it 'melts' again. Looking through the Live Arcade games I missed in the last 5 months or so, I picked up Brain Challenge. I also got a demo of Lost Cities - should be good for a short diversion before I tackle a full game soon. I've also got a 30 day Live Gold trial that I'll have to use at some point.

Have a good rest of the week everyone. And, Lets Go Pens!

Subs to 20K: 9515

TV.com L55 - 16%

Gamespot L16 - 93.5%

Category: General
Posted by mrn71, 7:18pm
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That's a sweet TV deal for the condo. I've kind of got both, too. When I dumped all Comcast cable, and just kept Internet, they didn't shut it all the way off, so I still have basic cable running through the house for free.
Posted May 7, 2008 4:26 am PT
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Posted May 7, 2008 5:33 am PT
Did you want to be in my new quiz?
Posted May 7, 2008 5:33 am PT
OK so you're single. I didn't know!

When we moved last year my mom came for two weeks and she helped TW set the house up nice. I didn't lift a finger.

Are you in the states or across the pond? I know Lin told us at the time of the quiz but I forgot and am too lazy to look it up.

You visited me on Blog 200 so I can't ask for more than that.

Keeping it real
Posted May 7, 2008 7:15 am PT
Great sounding condo.

Hug,
Mary
Posted May 7, 2008 10:26 am PT
No new level on Gamespot for me...
Sounds like a big place you're in now! Every room in out house doubles up as something else!
You get your Xbox back and you worry about Arcade games! You've got your priorities wrong!
Posted May 7, 2008 11:34 am PT
Good to know the basic utilities are working. I remember last time I moved, just about every installation was a major hassle.
Posted May 7, 2008 11:44 am PT
Hope the move-in and unpacking process went well! Congrats on the new level!
Posted May 7, 2008 10:51 pm PT
Jekyll, free is always good. I pay for my cable through my strata fees, so no way to escape it for me.

Lin, at the moment I have spare rooms, but who knows for how long...
Posted May 9, 2008 4:43 am PT
Tommy, I am married actually, but TW has final exams till Monday so she's useless till then. My actual location, I haven't revealed yet - I'm in the Caribbean. This hurricane season might reveal it for good - we'll see.

Thanks Mary.

Dan, I just didn't want to get into a game that needs hours and hours from me just now. Arcade games are good for short gaming bursts.
Posted May 9, 2008 4:52 am PT
Angus, yeah the utilities are a bit of a hassle to set up the appointments for installations.

Thanks uscgirl.
Posted May 9, 2008 4:56 am PT
I hope you enjoy making your new place into a "home." In my experience, the moving and unpacking can be very tiring, but I like to decorate and stuff.
Posted May 9, 2008 7:57 pm PT
I hope to, AngelW. I'm sure TW is more than up to planning the decorations and such.
Posted May 10, 2008 11:41 am PT
Speaking of xbox oh man Gears of War 2 gameplay footage drool!
Posted May 17, 2008 6:22 pm PT
MRN -

Coulda sworn I made a comment here when this bloggie first came out... but guess I didn't.

Movin is a lot more strenuous and time-consuming then we expect. See you when you get some time (and the aches and pains go away).

Anyway, belated congrats on the new condo and thanks for chippin in on the '500 comment' blog.

Later,

Jon
Posted Jun 7, 2008 3:19 pm PT
mrn

Hows it goin fella? The condo still standing?
Posted Aug 12, 2008 8:40 am PT
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