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Technology: makes life easier

Posted in Grumbles on March 11, 2008 at 2:22 pm

As predicted, getting the broadband sorted out in the new flat is taking a long, long time. Why is it that it seems to take so long for someone somewhere to flip a switch? Grrrr. Not having Internet access on tap is making me realise how much I really take it for granted - I need to register for a doctor, but without Google, I’m at a loss. Happily, I no longer have to use the London Underground to get to work, but not being able to check the current state of the trains and traffic before I leave for work feels strange. And as for finding a local takeaway, well. I’m currently relying on the TV pages of the local paper.

The biggest low-tech shock, though, came when the washing machine broke down. Mid-cycle. I spent about half an hour trying to finish a load of soggy, cold laundry before giving up, bundling it into the car and taking it to a friend’s house instead. (So, thank you!) I never realised before just how essential a functioning washing machine is to comfortable life. It’s amazing.

Anyway, I’m aiming to get normal service up and running shortly, as soon as I’ve got my head around the fact that I don’t live in London any more, and that I can’t use my Oyster card at ticket barriers any more. (Tried that last night by mistake. Whoops.)