Lightning is a b****

A replacement DirecTV DVR came on Tuesday and yet another DSL modem came Wednesday. I received the first replacement DSL modem two days after the storm, but the connection either slow or non-existent in the evenings.

After calling Verizon, the overseas phone rep didn't input the trouble ticket for a line tech in correctly, so he didn't come as scheduled. When the tech did show up a few days later, the DSL modem fried when he was taking a look at it. Luckily, the telephone line itself checked out OK and the second modem was overnighted.

I'm just glad the A/C we got a few weeks ago didn't fry as well.