So in one of my last post I told yall about the wonderful experience we had getting the cable turned on at the new house. Well the experience got even better a couple of Sundays ago. We had cable, we had all our channels (SEC and HBO being the two most important), but we did not have OnDemand. Well, we did but we didn't have everything like we pay for. So some tv shows I could access and some I couldn't. The tv said it was a subscription issue so, naturally, I called customer service.
Boy was that a mistake! Over two hours later I had been transferred 5 times, been told each time they could not help me (this includes the billing department and technical support), had an appointment set up with a technician (because apparently that is Comcast's solution to everything), and been hung up on once. The farthest I got was with the billing department. They figured the wrong codes had been sent to our box so she attempted to resend them. Unfortunately, she sent the wrong codes and I lost everything. Phone, cable, and internet. Luckily the phone came back on so I could wait another half hour to try to get someone back on the phone! Yay! Best part, the billing lady said technical support should have helped me and was trying to transfer me to someone who could. That is when the phone cut out. Perfect timing...
I was frustrated and out of patience so I took a chance and texted the technician who came out and hooked everything up. He was off but he responded right away and had everything fixed in 20 minutes. The billing lady was right, it was the codes. My question is, how can a technician on his off day fix the issue in 20 minutes when technical support (who has more capabilities than the technician at home does) couldn't?
Then yesterday I came downstairs to hear the cable box making a crazy, I am about to blow up, noise. One quick text to "our technician" and he will be here tomorrow to replace the box. I hope he is ok with us keeping his number for life.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Our move in pictures (modeled by Auburn)
Exhausted from packing boxes...
Exhausted from loading the truck...
Enjoying our last play time at the old house...
Trying to figure out where to play since the new living room has nothing but the dreaded hard wood floors.
Exhausted from moving in...
Exhausted from trying to figure out where everything should go in the new house....
Getting settled and ready to watch some football!
Checking out the new neighborhood and being a good watch dog...
Finally in the new bed and taking a breather from running up and down the stairs...
Friday, September 5, 2014
A week wrap up
Well we FINALLY got the cable/internet/phone hooked up at the house so I can finally blog and tell you all about the move. It sucked. The end. :)
It has been a very long week. When we started last Tuesday, I thought we had a good head start. We had a good bit of stuff packed and ready to be loaded up. But then the lack of help and the amount of stuff we have had me thinking we were going to regret not hiring someone to move us. And I did. Poor Doug and Ryan worked late into the night every night loading Doug's Dad truck and taking loads over to the new house. They were both exhausted and very sore by Sunday. But nothing was broke so the hard work was worth it.
Friday was delivery day. We got our new mattress (which we still have not slept on) and new bedroom furniture early in the day. The last on the list was Comcast. Unfortunately, we did not have everything set up (TV, cable boxes, modem, etc) and we got a tech that was more concerned about getting off than helping us. He was here all of 15 minutes and left. He rescheduled our install for Sunday at 5. He left out the date... Sunday Sept 7. So Sunday Aug 31 when no one showed up, Doug called and learned that not only did we have the wrong day, the guy deactivated our account. After calling all his contacts (another perk of working at Best Buy), Doug could not find anyone to reset us so he could do the set up himself. Thankfully someone got us an appointment for today so I will have football tomorrow. Last Saturday, Doug rigged up something crazy so I could watch GameDay. Then Ryan gave me full access to his TV and couches so I would not miss a moment of football. I must say I have two good men who take care of me and know what is most important in life... college football!
Besides the cable debacle, everything else went pretty smoothly. There were some hiccups but nothing that wasn't/can't be solved. Like, the crappy shower heads that wouldn't allow water to come out. That first shower was very interesting. The new house needed a little extra cleaning to get it to our standards. Having to clean the old place and the new place at one time wore be out. I think 409 may have soaked through my skin and into my blood stream. We were suppose to be out of the apartment on Saturday but that didn't happen. We had to bust it to get everything out and cleaned on Sunday. It took us a few tries to find our new mailbox. Should have took the lady up on the "Let me show you the mailbox" offer. Oops! We had bunches of really nice boxes and loads of packing paper that I planned on giving to someone in need. But the rain decided that it would make life easy for us by soaking them and making it easy to pack into the trash cans. (Oh, we have two. One for trash and one for recycle. Separating our trash is going to be a huge adjustment!) We are still missing a crockpot. I have no clue where it wondered off to but if that is the only thing we lost (I think) then we did good.
Auburn is slowly getting use to the new house. She is adjusting to the new hardwood floors. Still not a fan but she is realizing if she wants to go anywhere she has to walk on them. Walking straight she is fine; going around something (like around the couch to the front door) is the "difficult" part apparently. She likes running up and down the stairs. I was scared she was going to revolt and refuse to go on them. Ha! She really likes the "bathroom" being so close to the front door. It is definitely making my job easier!
There is still a ton to unpack and put away but we are slowly getting there. My goal this weekend is to get sheets on the new bed so we can finally sleep on it. We have been concentrating on getting the huge boxes out of the first floor so we could walk through it and the master has fallen to the wayside. I think our biggest adjustment is getting use to the multiple floors. We have always had a 1 story so the thought of having to go up the stairs to use the restroom, change clothes, or do pretty much anything in the bathrooms/bedrooms/laundry room/office is a little daunting. We will adjust and become healthier from it! :)
Other than moving and unpacking, we have done much of nothing. Our five year anniversary is today and we will probably celebrate watching TV. You just don't know how hard its been not having ESPN and the SEC Network all week! Maybe if the weather cools down Auburn and I can go for a run. We are ready for fall! This 90 degree weather needs to take a hike! The trees have got the fall memo. Now the temperature needs to catch up. I have cute long sleeve Auburn shirts I need to be wearing!
It has been a very long week. When we started last Tuesday, I thought we had a good head start. We had a good bit of stuff packed and ready to be loaded up. But then the lack of help and the amount of stuff we have had me thinking we were going to regret not hiring someone to move us. And I did. Poor Doug and Ryan worked late into the night every night loading Doug's Dad truck and taking loads over to the new house. They were both exhausted and very sore by Sunday. But nothing was broke so the hard work was worth it.
Friday was delivery day. We got our new mattress (which we still have not slept on) and new bedroom furniture early in the day. The last on the list was Comcast. Unfortunately, we did not have everything set up (TV, cable boxes, modem, etc) and we got a tech that was more concerned about getting off than helping us. He was here all of 15 minutes and left. He rescheduled our install for Sunday at 5. He left out the date... Sunday Sept 7. So Sunday Aug 31 when no one showed up, Doug called and learned that not only did we have the wrong day, the guy deactivated our account. After calling all his contacts (another perk of working at Best Buy), Doug could not find anyone to reset us so he could do the set up himself. Thankfully someone got us an appointment for today so I will have football tomorrow. Last Saturday, Doug rigged up something crazy so I could watch GameDay. Then Ryan gave me full access to his TV and couches so I would not miss a moment of football. I must say I have two good men who take care of me and know what is most important in life... college football!
Besides the cable debacle, everything else went pretty smoothly. There were some hiccups but nothing that wasn't/can't be solved. Like, the crappy shower heads that wouldn't allow water to come out. That first shower was very interesting. The new house needed a little extra cleaning to get it to our standards. Having to clean the old place and the new place at one time wore be out. I think 409 may have soaked through my skin and into my blood stream. We were suppose to be out of the apartment on Saturday but that didn't happen. We had to bust it to get everything out and cleaned on Sunday. It took us a few tries to find our new mailbox. Should have took the lady up on the "Let me show you the mailbox" offer. Oops! We had bunches of really nice boxes and loads of packing paper that I planned on giving to someone in need. But the rain decided that it would make life easy for us by soaking them and making it easy to pack into the trash cans. (Oh, we have two. One for trash and one for recycle. Separating our trash is going to be a huge adjustment!) We are still missing a crockpot. I have no clue where it wondered off to but if that is the only thing we lost (I think) then we did good.
Auburn is slowly getting use to the new house. She is adjusting to the new hardwood floors. Still not a fan but she is realizing if she wants to go anywhere she has to walk on them. Walking straight she is fine; going around something (like around the couch to the front door) is the "difficult" part apparently. She likes running up and down the stairs. I was scared she was going to revolt and refuse to go on them. Ha! She really likes the "bathroom" being so close to the front door. It is definitely making my job easier!
There is still a ton to unpack and put away but we are slowly getting there. My goal this weekend is to get sheets on the new bed so we can finally sleep on it. We have been concentrating on getting the huge boxes out of the first floor so we could walk through it and the master has fallen to the wayside. I think our biggest adjustment is getting use to the multiple floors. We have always had a 1 story so the thought of having to go up the stairs to use the restroom, change clothes, or do pretty much anything in the bathrooms/bedrooms/laundry room/office is a little daunting. We will adjust and become healthier from it! :)
Other than moving and unpacking, we have done much of nothing. Our five year anniversary is today and we will probably celebrate watching TV. You just don't know how hard its been not having ESPN and the SEC Network all week! Maybe if the weather cools down Auburn and I can go for a run. We are ready for fall! This 90 degree weather needs to take a hike! The trees have got the fall memo. Now the temperature needs to catch up. I have cute long sleeve Auburn shirts I need to be wearing!
Friday, August 22, 2014
Pack up and Move out!
We have been super busy packing and running around getting ready to move into the new place. We sold our old bedroom furniture last week so we could upgrade to a king bed. This of course led to driving all over town trying to find new furniture and hoping it was in stock so we could stop sleeping on the floor. Our queen mattress will go in the guest room (yall are welcome whenever!!) so I have also been searching for stuff for that room. We are also taking this opportunity to throw out the old (I mean OLD!) and replace with new. I know some things you can keep forever, but 5+ years on some stuff is just too long!. I guess you could say I am in full "nest" mode. Luckily I am getting great deals thanks to the Back to School tax break week and Labor Day!
Auburn will have some difficulty with the new place because the whole 1st floor is hardwood. As most of you know, she doesn't walk well on them. She more skids/slides down them.... I hate to cover the beautiful wood up so I guess I will be laying down runners from the stairs to the couch and from the couch to the front door. :)
Each night Doug and I are packing at least one box. Since we will not have much help the weekend we are moving, we are trying to prep as much as possible. I would say we are 65% packed. Most that is left is the everyday stuff we can't pack until right before we move. It is getting me out of cooking dinner every night, which is good and bad all at the same time. Since we sold the bedroom furniture, all my clothes are in the floor or in boxes. Makes putting up laundry super easy but makes finding specific things hard. I have worn t'shirts and jeans just about every day to work this week.
Doug and I are super excited to move and settle into our new place. Everything has worked out more than I can even begin to describe. I didn't know when we first saw the place, but looking back now I know this is the place we were meant to be in.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Big things are happening!
So I haven't been blogging lately because we have been extra busy. For the past few weeks our lives have been consumed! Here is a hint!
Got any guesses? Details coming soon!!! :)
(And for those that know, don't spill the beans!)
A day at the beach
Monday Doug was off so I decided to take the day off with him. Unknowingly at the time, Doug's uncle from Wisconsin and his family were on vacation in Ocean City, MD and his parents were driving over to see them. So we hitched a ride to the beach. It was a gorgeous day! The sun was shining and a cool beach breeze was blowing. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell the Atlantic is was summer. The water was very chilly but we got in anyways (see the great picture Doug got of me below). We ate some lunch, hung out on the beach, and went for a walk down the boardwalk. It was great meeting family that I had never met before. I couldn't tell you half the people I met because there were so many people there but we had a great time with them all. They welcomed us into their rental and made us feel at home. Maybe one day Doug and I will get to spend more than 24 hours at the beach...
Playing in the waves (which were very big!)
Doug being funny, having me pose for a picture and get hammered by a big wave. Remember the cold water! My face tells you exactly how cold it was. Ha!
Hanging at the beach house.
Strolling down the boardwalk.
This is only a small fraction of the family that were there.
Relaxing!
Makes me smile!
She is lazy, spoiled rotten, and warms my heart every time I look at her! These are just a few pictures of moments she melted my heart.
Such a hard life!
Loving on Mommy
Using my leg as a pillow.
Pouting because I was not sharing my snack.
She steals my spot and my pillow every morning.
Eating yellow watermelon with Daddy.
Snuggling :)
Friday, August 1, 2014
Brew and a dog
Our friends Shannon and Ryan got us tickets to a Washington Nationals baseball game. Unfortunately, Doug had to work so Mrs. Nancy came along in his place. It was nice having someone with is who knew all the ins and outs of the ballpark. We got great seats, yummy drinks, and some amazing food. It took the brew and a dog thing to a whole 'nother level. I hope we get to go back again soon and Doug gets to join us. I know he would like the hotdog I had and I have already plotted my next eats (because you know its all about the food wherever I go).
Sunday, July 13, 2014
A picnic and some fireworks
Every year Alexandria, VA waits to do it's Independence Day celebrating until the weekend after so they can join the 4th with their anniversary celebrations. There is a parade, concerts, and, my favorite, fireworks. Last year Doug and I went with his mom and dad.
http://heatheranddougnunley.blogspot.com/2013/07/fireworks.html
We had such a great time I made Doug promise we would go back each year. So keeping his word, he took the entire weekend off to make sure we had a great weekend.
The fireworks are set off from a barge in the Potomac River, just off the shore of Alexandria. The best view and the entertainment is set up at Oronoco Bay Park. The city encourages you to get there early, bring picnic gear, and spend the day. Last year we shopped and ate at a restaurant right on the water. When we got to the park and saw all the picnics, I had to do it. So this year we packed up the picnic basket (aka 31 bags) and headed down to the park.
It was a little warm (about low 80's) but a nice cool breeze kept most of us from getting sweaty. Poor Doug is so hot natured he gets hot when it's in the 60's. Me, on the other hand, well... I am typing this blog with a fleece blanket wrapped around me. Anyways, we brought a blanket to spread out on, some folding chairs to sit in, yummy sandwiches with all the fixings, and a cooler of beer (Merica!). We had a blast people watching, eating, listening to live music, and enjoying the evening.
As the sun set the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra took the stage and played a fun medley of tunes. There was Star Wars, Harry Potter (amazing by the way!), Frozen, and then some more patriotic tunes. I think my favorite part of the fireworks is the orchestra playing along to them. Fireworks over the water with an orchestra playing under the harvest moon on a cool July evening, can't get more of a magical evening than that.
As usual the fireworks started off with a bang from the cannons. Loud, but cool. The fireworks are the best because you are so close to them. No matter where you sit, you have the best seat in the house. I kept telling our friends these were some of the best in the area and the city did not disappoint. I am already planning our trip next year. If you are ever in the area the weekend after the 4th, make sure you head over to the park. I promise you will be happy you did!
http://heatheranddougnunley.blogspot.com/2013/07/fireworks.html
We had such a great time I made Doug promise we would go back each year. So keeping his word, he took the entire weekend off to make sure we had a great weekend.
The fireworks are set off from a barge in the Potomac River, just off the shore of Alexandria. The best view and the entertainment is set up at Oronoco Bay Park. The city encourages you to get there early, bring picnic gear, and spend the day. Last year we shopped and ate at a restaurant right on the water. When we got to the park and saw all the picnics, I had to do it. So this year we packed up the picnic basket (aka 31 bags) and headed down to the park.
It was a little warm (about low 80's) but a nice cool breeze kept most of us from getting sweaty. Poor Doug is so hot natured he gets hot when it's in the 60's. Me, on the other hand, well... I am typing this blog with a fleece blanket wrapped around me. Anyways, we brought a blanket to spread out on, some folding chairs to sit in, yummy sandwiches with all the fixings, and a cooler of beer (Merica!). We had a blast people watching, eating, listening to live music, and enjoying the evening.
One of my favorite things is that it is not packed. There are a lot of people in a small park but it was nothing like Annapolis was last weekend. You have your own space to enjoy the show.
As the sun set the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra took the stage and played a fun medley of tunes. There was Star Wars, Harry Potter (amazing by the way!), Frozen, and then some more patriotic tunes. I think my favorite part of the fireworks is the orchestra playing along to them. Fireworks over the water with an orchestra playing under the harvest moon on a cool July evening, can't get more of a magical evening than that.
The barge the fireworks were shot from.
Kinda blurry but that is the moon in between the trees.
As usual the fireworks started off with a bang from the cannons. Loud, but cool. The fireworks are the best because you are so close to them. No matter where you sit, you have the best seat in the house. I kept telling our friends these were some of the best in the area and the city did not disappoint. I am already planning our trip next year. If you are ever in the area the weekend after the 4th, make sure you head over to the park. I promise you will be happy you did!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
July 4th
We started off the day by doing what three quarters of Americans do on Independence Day, grilled hot dogs. Nothing fancy. just a quick lunch before we got ready and headed to the main event. It was a beautiful day so we tried to be outside as much as possible. You don't get too many cool 4th of July's south of the Mason Dixon (yes, we are still in the South). Auburn loves going out with us when we grill. She is more interested in the food we are grilling or what we are doing to really run around and play. But I am working on getting her to play fetch outside the house. Crazy puppy!
That evening we went to Annapolis to eat dinner and see the fireworks. We ate dinner at a small restaurant right next to the water and then walked over to City Park (right on the water in downtown) for the fireworks. The place was PACKED! Luckily they closed down most of the roads so people where able to walk in the streets. The fireworks were shot from a barge out in the water so they were a little far off but we staked out a pretty good spot to see them from. Didn't have anyone in front of us to block the view but the masts of several boats rocking in the harbor became a little annoying.
After the fireworks we went to the bars downtown to let the traffic clear out (at least that was the excuse we used). :) No worries, we had a DD and were all home in bed by midnight.
It was a great day and something we could check off our to-do list. Next year, maybe we will get really brave and go to DC's celebration. Maybe...
That evening we went to Annapolis to eat dinner and see the fireworks. We ate dinner at a small restaurant right next to the water and then walked over to City Park (right on the water in downtown) for the fireworks. The place was PACKED! Luckily they closed down most of the roads so people where able to walk in the streets. The fireworks were shot from a barge out in the water so they were a little far off but we staked out a pretty good spot to see them from. Didn't have anyone in front of us to block the view but the masts of several boats rocking in the harbor became a little annoying.
It was a great day and something we could check off our to-do list. Next year, maybe we will get really brave and go to DC's celebration. Maybe...
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