Archive for January, 2009

Finished Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga Book 4)

Breaking Dawn is the fourth book in The Twilight Saga (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse). Like the other Twilight books this book is slow at times and enthralling other times. I can’t say much about this book without revealing too much of the final plot. Overall the Twilight series was an entertaining and enjoyable read. Share [...]

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Finished Reading Eclipse (Twilight Saga Book 3)

Eclipse is the third book in The Twilight Saga (Twilight, New Moon). This book continues with Bella and the Edward’s love affair. Eclipse finally reveals Jacob’s love for Bella. Like the other books Bella gets into trouble and the vampires and werewolves try to keep her out of trouble. This book is an entertaining read [...]

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Slow Weekend

We had a very slow weekend. The weekend was mostly spent hanging around the house. We had our house appraisal for a loan refinance on Saturday. It turns out the house next door only sold for $280k. The house has not been updated as much as our house but if counted as a comparable it [...]

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Comcast Update

The Comcast tech just left. This tech was much better than the first installer. From what this guy said the first installer didn’t remove the internet filter from the line. The filter prevented the cable box from being programmed properly. We now have a fully functional DVR. I’m still waiting for the TV programming to download. I’m glad that [...]

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Dish Network vs. Comcast Round 2

It’s a new day and a new Comcast Service appointment. Today my appointment is from 8am – 12pm. We are 2 hours and 10 minutes into the 4 hour window and the installer is still not. I just got a call from the installer saying he should be here in 15 minutes. Share and Enjoy:

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Finished Reading New Moon (Twilight Saga Book 2)

New Moon is the sequel to Twilight. This book continues with Bella and the Edward’s love affair. An accident causes the Cullens to leave Forks in fear for Bella’s life. Bella is inconsolable until she realizes that reckless behavior allows her to hear Edward’s voice. To keep him close Bella gets a taste for reckless [...]

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Dish Network vs. Comcast The Battle For Worst Service

Dish Network has been feuding with Fisher Communication who provides Komo 4 and ABC. One of the large local networks that broadcasts most of the shows I watch. Dish Network has been unable to resolve this feud after more than a month. I decided to switch back to Comcast  after I final got feed up [...]

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Locked in Mortgage Rate

I just locked in 30 year fixed mortgage rate at 4.875%. The mortgage company tried to say our credit wasn’t good enough for that rate. The loan officer said that my credit was three points away from the 4.875% rate cut off. I tried to cancel the loan application so I could get our credit [...]

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4th Anniversary

Today is Salli and my 4th Anniversary. We have had a fabulous time together these last four years. I look forward to the rest of our journey. Share and Enjoy:

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Finished Reading Twilight (Twilight Saga Book 1)

I finished reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. The book is about Bella Swan’s move to Forks, Washington and her encounters with Edward Cullen, a mysterious and alluring boy from school. Bella’s life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn as she gets to know Edward. Until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity hidden [...]

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