Yay, Phone! Now Don't Call Me!

Three repair people later (the guy today said, "I'm not leaving until you have a dial tone,"), each one guaranteeing that the next would not need inside access, and each one knocking on the door for inside access, I have a phone!  I've also joined the Space Age with an active internet connection, which is good, as my "borrowed" neighborhood connection was getting pretty spotty.

I've now had an active line for about an hour and a half.  I received one call from Abigail, and a half hour later, I got a telemarketing call from the police.

Folks, if you haven't done so already, add yourself to the National Do Not Call Registry.  That is, unless you enjoy speaking with telemarketers.