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OK, back to the negative…
We have Comcast Basic TV and connect directly to the incoming cable without any box.
That way we are able to get all the stations in high def, though on different channels.Well, we just got a notice that starting in mid Sept, Comcast will be scrambling the Basic Cable, so we will have to use their digital converter and lose our high def picture…….unless, of course, we want to rent THEIR high def equipment every month… :
Given that we all, even me, find ways to criticize Comcast, I thought I would post something positive. Yesterday before coming up I decided to pick up one of their WiFi routers in an attempt to consolidate some equipment.
All went well and I think the WiFi signal is stronger than what I have been used to. I also plugged in my MicroCell, after having renamed the network and reset the password, and it's all good.My next task is to try to hook up an IP camera, which as many of you know, has proven a challenge for me, partly as a Mac user.
Will keep all posted on my efforts.
SteveAccording to the Enterprise, the Rim Fire was caused by an illegal campfire started by a hunter that got out of control.
They have not released the hunter's name but hopefully they know who it is and they'll charge him with a felony and throw him in jail for the rest of his life like they would any other eco terrorist that caused so much damage.Quote:Aghhh! Every year that BVSR remains with the current ownership, the needed upgrades and repairs are deferred. There's no upside for a buyer if the purchase is for BVSR only, which is huge profit risk. Including the already limited village improvement sweetens the deal. If the potential new owners can always contract out the construction and management of the expansion project to a developer but retain ownership. The county should be offering any/all tax credits available.In my opinion, our property values & already super depressed local economy will remain low without a change in BVSR ownership and the much needed improvements.
Bear in mind that BVSR is in Alpine county, not Calaveras. I doubt that Alpine county derives much benefit from BVSR other than the taxes collected. It's not clear to me how a thriving business with no tax revenue is of any benefit to Alpine county. Their other ski resort, Kirkwood, on the year-around highway 88 is another story. BTW, I found it pretty incredible that Alpine County has a total population of less than 2,000 people and yet has their own police force (all 10 of them).
Quote:Hi,Any update on the air quality in Dorrington in the last day or so?
Thanks!
Smokey over night and into the morning, afternoons are pretty clear.
http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/3660/21332/Hi,
Any update on the air quality in Dorrington in the last day or so?
Thanks!
Quote:i found it. its under the house wrapped in insulation by my water shut off. looking to borrow a pressure gauge but for now i cranked it up some and its bearable.Congrats on finding it. Mine is located near the shut-ff valve too.
i found it. its under the house wrapped in insulation by my water shut off. looking to borrow a pressure gauge but for now i cranked it up some and its bearable.
Cleaning out the loft. they are in great shape. please take soon or i'm hauling them off.
Quote:The best pitch was did I know I could use chat on my computer to fix my problem. Not if the internet is not working or I could bundle my phone and internet and only pay x hundreds of dollars.Ahhhh, that's my favorite recording. Something like, "Did you know you can find answers at comcast.com?" Definitely a candidate for a Darwin award!
My house was built in 1977 and its regulator was at the street. Well buried about 1 foot from the meter towards the house. I think they put it there so they wouldn't blow out the cheap pipe.
60psi is too high for some appliances such as dishwashers, icemakers so before you crank yours all the way open check some of your installation guides.
Yep….my wireless thermostat sends me a message when it loses internet connection….and when it re-establishes it. So it actually is a monitor for Comcast outages…nice side benefit.
My Comcast has been down almost every afternoon and sometimes does not come back up until the next day. They are suppose to come out Saturday and check it out.
At least that is what I hope happens after I turned down all of the sales pitches the guy give me when I called them for a service call. The best pitch was did I know I could use chat on my computer to fix my problem. Not if the internet is not working or I could bundle my phone and internet and only pay x hundreds of dollars.
As I understand the situation, the prospective buyer was one of 4 interested parties. Apparently, they have experience running ski resorts (Stevens Pass in Washington and Mountain High in So. California) but no experience in the hospitality (ie, BV Lodge) or real estate development. I think this latter fact along with some unresolved issues soured the deal. It will be interesting if one of the other 3 will now step up.
Aghhh! Every year that BVSR remains with the current ownership, the needed upgrades and repairs are deferred. There's no upside for a buyer if the purchase is for BVSR only, which is huge profit risk. Including the already limited village improvement sweetens the deal. If the potential new owners can always contract out the construction and management of the expansion project to a developer but retain ownership. The county should be offering any/all tax credits available.
In my opinion, our property values & already super depressed local economy will remain low without a change in BVSR ownership and the much needed improvements.
