(noticed how I self-edited in the subject line? I'm proud of myself)
Anyway, I think I've figured how out dial-up works:
1.) works fine on clear, unwindy days
2.) Goes down because of a. Rain b. Thunder c. Lightening d. Wind e. The hand of God f. All of the above, or a combination of two or more
3.) Likely to come back a. If during the weekend, at the first of the week b. After I've already gotten myself in a tizzy calling technical services. c. never
4.) I can't get anything else because I live out in the boonies
5.) This keeps me from downloading porn
6.) I need to get out more
(I am willing to laugh at myself)