Sunflower Seeds: beware of the man without cell service

cast of characters

Shad - Is a early 40-something veterinarian, father of four and husband to moi. He's my rock. I couldn't have completed four international adoptions without this guy.

Tami - I'm a late 30-something, mother of four, child of God and recovering journalist. Since our move to Wyoming last summer, I've been a SAHM trying to keep up with the kids and find time to do some freelancing.

Alek - Adopted from Russia in '99, he's 11 years old and all boy. He loves playing sports, holds his own in school and dreams of either being a candy-taster or an airline pilot when he grows up.

Anya - Adopted from Russia in '02, she's 8 years old and all girl. Anya loves dolls, playing dress-up and anything pink, but don't let that girly exterior fool you. She is also quick to join in a pick-up game of football with her brothers.

Nick - Also adopted from Russia in '02, Nick is proof that big things come in small packages. Eight-year-old Nick has the personality of a giant! He loves to ride his bike, play video games, play sports and tries really hard to keep up with his brother. He also works overtime to keep us all in stitches!

Maddie - We brought 5-year-old Maddie home from Ukraine in Feb. '08 and life in our household hasn't been the same since! She's an animated, extroverted, bundle of energy. I dare you to try and keep up!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

beware of the man without cell service

Did you hear that? That is the sound of you know what freezing over!

I promise to get back to regular blogging at some point. Honest. I just haven't been feeling that bloggy lately, but I'm sure it will get better soon. I imagine once I'm back at work, I'll have all kinds of new stories to share.
In the meantime I have a confession to make.
I have to admit I've underestimated Shad.
For years I have been the one to deal with awful health insurance people, mean telemarketers and clueless bank representatives. Since I'm the one that handles the bills, I figured I knew the situation best.
HA!
Shad is a bull dog! I had forgotten just how tenacious he can be! I should have sicced him on these awful people years ago.
Did you hear that? That is the sound of you know what freezing over! :)
He finally got them to let us out of the contract!
Whew!
And to top it off, here's some more good news - Shad's employer is not only giving him a phone, but they're giving me one too for just $10 a month. That means between the two of us we'll save about $100 a month in cell phone bills.
Now if I could just figure out a way to get high speed internet without a land line I could save another $100.
Just think of the possibilities!

7 salty messages:

thatgirlblogs, June 24, 2009 2:25 PM: Good girl. We got rid of cable TV and the regular phone bill/went digital. Saved a lot. Also canceled the newspaper since I'm online constantly anyway.
Drew, Michelle, Luke and Sage, June 24, 2009 2:33 PM: Good for you guys!!! Maybe he could help me get my health insurance to pay for Sage's hospital bill for when they did something to every single tooth in her mouth! I hate fighting with people who just don't care!!
Sarah Halter, June 24, 2009 3:32 PM: Nice!

We have DSL from AT&T without a landline. It's called dry loop service and we pay $34 a month.
Bethany, June 24, 2009 6:13 PM: Way to go, Shad!
Tina in CT, June 24, 2009 8:15 PM: Yeah for Shad's victory. Great about the cell phones for both of you too.

Can you get high speed internet through your cable TV company? I have mine through Comcast.

I personally couldn't be without my regular land line as I don't want to be dependent on making sure the phone has enough bars or if the signal is always good. I also prop my portable phone often while I'm talking as my hands are scrapping, cooking, putting the dog out, doing laundry, etc.

How goes the babysitter search?
Annie, June 25, 2009 1:34 AM: Well, yahoo!!! No small feat.

I am so glad to see that things seem to be looking up for you in the Emerald City. Rather magically, almost.
Elaine, June 25, 2009 5:51 AM: Way to go Shad!!!! We may borrow him if we don't make some headway on our own consumer situation soon, but we're still working on it.