Back Online! For Real!

Finally! I got back! I had to go through the cable company, but at least I now have net access! Everything seems to be working ok except for AIM, which doesn't seem to be able to get through. *sigh* So I'm using Y-IM now. FWIW, my sn on Y-IM is also samtyr . Today is really bitter cold w/super-high winds, which just make things *colder*. But I'm warm enough. My little dog is curled as tight as she can, w/her tail covering her nose -- and she's inside! I did turn up the furnace a little bit because it was almost clicking on anyway and I figured it was better to have it run awhile. I'm keeping the house cool though, 'cause the bills are only gonna get so much worse later on. Gah!