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January 6th, 2006 at 04:35 am

Today while I was at work I got several phone calls from my dad. He was at Best Buy working with one of the salesmen in the computer area trying to figure out what was needed to get my Tivo functioning in a way that I wouldn't have to constantly be moving it back and forth. I spoke with Jack, the salesperson several times. The last time I spoke with him he quoted $80 for either installing a wireless card in my PC, or something else (which I can't remember) which would have also cost $80, along with a couple other items, totalling over $100. When I heard those figures I told him that I needed to speak to my dad. I told dad that I'd like to see the stuff in person to make sure we were really getting what we needed. He agreed.

After work I met him at a different Best Buy (more on our way home.) I explained to a saleslady what the problem was and what solutions we'd thought of. She quickly told us a different (and much easier/less $$) solution -- Extended antenna's!!!
So for ~$70 (instead of over $100) I got my Tivo functioning properly!! Now the really nice thing about all this, is that dad bought it. He told me that I had already put out a lot of money for the router and the adapter (no kidding!) I think he may have been surprised by my lack of protest at his offer. Smile So all told, my birthday present cost over $210 + the cost of the machine/gift subscription. Yikes! I'm glad that I REALLY like the money eater!!! Smile Smile

I did a new strength training routine this morning. Wow! Did it ever kick my rear! I barely managed to finish the last set.
Tonight there was a new CSI and a new ER. Yay Abby!!! Smile Smile Kovach just looked stunned (happily) at her decision. Smile

Ok, better sign off now because I have work to go to tomorrow. Smile

Spending Log:
None Smile -- Was really hungry after lunch, and was SO tempted to get something from the vending, but somehow held out. Smile

Keeping It Frugal in Texas,
Laura

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