Name:   Lifer - Subject:   Charter cable Date:   3/24/2016 6:08:05 PM

I think everyone is aware that I am not a charter fan, and even less of a fan after the last 24 hours. My Direct contract was expired and as we all know the price always goes up so I was looking to go back to Dish and take advantage of all the new customer discounts. But I have gotten into a new venture that requires more internet than I can do on my phone. Charter being the only internet connection available I contacted them. They offered what seemed like a good deal on TV and internet bundle. They installed yesterday. They were barely out of the driveway before I regretted it but was going to suck it up and try to make it work. I called Direct to cancel and they offered me the moon in order to keep me. My Direct bill is $40 cheaper today than yesterday. Now with direct for TV and charter internet for $60 my total bill is the same as charter was going to be for both but direct technology is head and shoulders above Charter. I have had Direct and Dish for so long I guess I am spoiled. Charter still only has 2 tuner DVR and requires a box for each TV so you can't switch rooms in the middle of a recording. I was in the attic this morning switching wiring back over to the sattelite, turned Charters boxes back in at lunch today.

I don't know how many locals read the forum but I hope lots of folks do. Tony Goss (Beekeeper Tony) is currently running for mayor. Tony has been a great advocate for the area trying to bring competition to the local cable market. Should he win he will have even more clout with which to pursue the issue. Of course Tony is not a one issue candidate but this issue is a major one to me. I support him 100% and would implore others to do so. But on a bright note Charter finally terminated Michelle who was and still is I'm sure, a total monster (I don't want to use the word I'm really thinking this being a family forum). Good riddance. Returning the boxes today was actually a pleasant experience.

P.S.- I know this is not directly related to the lake but does affect the lake area and will get more local eyeballs.