tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post116131540848489547..comments2024-01-18T19:54:13.876+11:00Comments on The Other Andrew: AWOLThe Other Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12492925896131382172noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post-1161610118602105932006-10-23T23:28:00.000+10:002006-10-23T23:28:00.000+10:00Ah, Andrew, but that's my point. The wireless mode...Ah, Andrew, but that's my point. The wireless modem would have worked regardless of the cables' status.<BR/><BR/>Still, I'd also have made sure the comms were in place and working <I>before</I> the move... but maybe that's just me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post-1161597438408303412006-10-23T19:57:00.000+10:002006-10-23T19:57:00.000+10:00Stil, the main problem was a cabling issue. Telst...Stil, the main problem was a cabling issue. Telstra had to come about 5 times, and even had to rip up cables under the footpath a few doors away... each time the Optus guy came to finish the install the cables weren't finished or weren't right. It was a real comedy of errors. As of 5 to 5pm today it may be fixed, I'll soon find out in the morning! I think part of the problem was that we've moved into what was an old residential cottage.The Other Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492925896131382172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post-1161472954164765272006-10-22T09:22:00.000+10:002006-10-22T09:22:00.000+10:00Andrew, your delightfully witty posting reminds me...Andrew, your delightfully witty posting reminds me that people <I>are</I> so very, very different. For me, a whole day without other people, without telephones ringing, without incessant demands popping up on the Internet — a whole day of solitude to reflect, to ponder, to write — would be pure bliss.<BR/><BR/>Two thoughts:<BR/><BR/>1. Your lack of comms did mean you missed ’Pong’s celebratory dinner for <A HREF="http://www.outtospace.com/archives/001623.php" REL="nofollow">his photos being on show</A> last week, which is a shame.<BR/><BR/>2. For your employer to have been without connectivity for this long demonstrates complete incompetence. Without making this sound like a plug — I won’t link, I won’t name names — my own business does “IT stuff” for small business, and we could’ve gotten you online within 24 hours. Even if we didn’t plan ahead — like, organize the comms <I>before</I> moving everyone to the new office — we’d just have grabbed wireless Internet modem, plugged it into your router (or bought a new one for $70), and given you a temporary Internet link until permanent lines could be organized. The cost — a few hundred dollars all up — would have been far less than the cost of this unduly lengthy disruption to your business.<BR/><BR/>Which pack of fools do you work for again?<BR/><BR/>Would you like to give them my card?<BR/><BR/>Let's hope you’re plugged in again soon — for the sake of everyone’s sanity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post-1161422196701319742006-10-21T19:16:00.000+10:002006-10-21T19:16:00.000+10:00To dispel the myth that I'm one-dimensional, I had...To dispel the myth that I'm one-dimensional, I had considered other comments. Like using "baby bottle" instead of "beer bottle" for instance. I'm too couth for that. <BR/>Your BFF,<BR/>MEMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974435902564570126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post-1161386157566087122006-10-21T09:15:00.000+10:002006-10-21T09:15:00.000+10:00Do you know what I especially love? The way your ...Do you know what I especially love? The way your individual comments are all so... you. You know? Direct, sweet, insightfull, saucy. *sniff* Let's be Best Friends Forever!The Other Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492925896131382172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post-1161332390817813912006-10-20T18:19:00.000+10:002006-10-20T18:19:00.000+10:00Yeah, yeah, miss you, wuv you, ((insert your own p...Yeah, yeah, miss you, wuv you, ((insert your own pleasantry of choice here)).<BR/><BR/>Now let's get to the important part. Just how ENORMOUS is this "social life" we're having, darling? Bigger than a beer bottle?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974435902564570126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post-1161328655774175952006-10-20T17:17:00.000+10:002006-10-20T17:17:00.000+10:00Don't worry, Andrew. Your recent blog absence adde...Don't worry, Andrew. Your recent blog absence added an extra three minutes a day on my masturbation schedule. But welcome back anyway. Yep.Michael Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939701498074991413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035053.post-1161322302337058432006-10-20T15:31:00.000+10:002006-10-20T15:31:00.000+10:00you thoughts are sweet.you thoughts are sweet.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.com