I tried to turn on a baseball playoff game earlier in the week. I could not get the TV to work. I confess I would have better luck flying a jet than using a TV. I have no TV skills at all, since I really haven't watched one except under protest in 15 years or so.
When I had cable hooked up here, I had trouble with both cable guys who came out. I was digusted with both and their behavior. I still have hand marks on my ceiling from the first guy. I still have insulation on my clothes thanks to him.
My response was to not pay the bill and to send a letter first. I didn't do it. I sat on the idea and put it off until "tomorrow" every day. Finally, today I put on my big girl pants and called the cable company. Once I politely explained that I hadn't called sooner because I was still angry with the company, the lady was very nice to me and listened to my story. I was able to be calm and polite with her. She sympathized. She said a supervisor will call me with some sort of offer. I suspect it does not include sending someone out to wash the handprints off my ceilings. (I can't reach them, nor am I allowed to do that sort of thing with a torn shoulder.)
I also had to ask her to teach me how to use the television. If she had any doubts that I truly not only didn't pay, I didn't use it, she got over the idea. I felt like a three year old, although I suspect almost all 3-year-olds can work a TV better than I can.
I decided to start gently. I put on a channel of just alternative music. I wonder if there is a way to get rid of the picture on the screen? I like listening to "Paralyzed" by Rock Kills Kid. Sounds a lot like U2. I just don't want to see the slide show.
Maybe I just need a new TV? It seems a shame to replace one that has rarely been used.
8 comments:
its not the tv its the cable grrr that makes me mad that they left you hanging like that i vote for a public hanging they should clean your ceiling. have a good evening
Deb
Do you have one of those remotes that looks like a NASA control panel?
We have about 3 of them. I've pretty much given up.
I dunno...I only use my remote as a way to drive my husband nuts! He hates it when I try to watch 4 shows at once! good luck! rose~
Can't give you any advice, I can't use our TVs either, LOL!! ;-)
Bring in the Child. I guarantee she knows how to work it.
I don't watch TV much either. My kids work the TV for me because I have no clue. Maybe Molly could figure it out for you.
Terra
I only watch Amazing Race and Kim turns it on for me! I'm pathetic. I don't watch TV and have no interest for the most part. Call in the child, she can hook you up.
Monica
Hey Suzy, are you still fighting that TV? I came to check in on you ... miss hearing from you. Hope all is okay.
Monica
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