Calling a utility company of any kind typically takes a really long time. (Side note: I hate when people say "real long time." In that instance, you need the -ly ending because "real" is modifying a noun, long time, and as such, is an adverb. Also use it as an adverb if you're modifying an adjective. It is not "a real good Pop Tart" - it is "a really good Pop Tart," moron, so if you want English to be our national language, then use it properly.)
I have placed 2 calls to the good people at Comcast to try to get internet, cable and phone service started in our new apartment in Philly. The first call was 25 minutes long and the second call was 17 minutes long. There is still not even a service order to start service. I'm not aware of any historical data saying that it happened, but I believe that if they could have, Comcast would have helped the Nazis. You can't even hang up on them in disgust because you'd just have to call back and wait another 20 minutes to speak to someone again. I hate them. So does everyone else.
We've nailed down one detail of the move: a place to live. It's nice, but expensive. It's in a good neighborhood, but the only entrance to our building is a back alley where you can't fit a car. If someone were going to murder me, that alley would be the perfect spot. Meh, I had a good run.
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