Hi-speed internet is coming to rural Wisconsin

[Sir Henry]

I noticed the sticker on the shovel in the mud. Kinda cool that you are re-supplying in the new area. That’s a good way to establish relationships with the local stores.

I bought a propane tank yesterday for my barbecue at Tractor Supply. When I was having it filled I talked to the young man about living here. It’s really refreshing to live in an area where 70% of the population voted like I did.

I dropped off my trash at the transfer station on Saturday and a woman approached me asking if I was the new guy in town. She let me know she wasn’t married or dating anyone and kept complementing on my hair and looks. I got the feeling she wanted me to ask her out which I didn’t. I did get her phone number. She is a cousin to my neighbor where I’ve had dinner twice. I’m really reluctant to get involved with anyone that lives so close and have had family in the area for 150 years.

[daytime dave]

I noticed the sticker on the shovel in the mud. Kinda cool that you are re-supplying in the new area. That’s a good way to establish relationships with the local stores.

I bought a propane tank yesterday for my barbecue at Tractor Supply. When I was having it filled I talked to the young man about living here. It’s really refreshing to live in an area where 70% of the population voted like I did.

I dropped off my trash at the transfer station on Saturday and a woman approached me asking if I was the new guy in town. She let me know she wasn’t married or dating anyone and kept complementing on my hair and looks. I got the feeling she wanted me to ask her out which I didn’t. I did get her phone number. She is a cousin to my neighbor where I’ve had dinner twice. I’m really reluctant to get involved with anyone that lives so close and have had family in the area for 150 years.

You sound like a pretty sought after commodity there Gene. I agree with your sentiments. Those folks have been there for a long time. Make one of them not like you as much and that perfect world might change a bit.

[Sir Henry]

High speed internet has finally made it to my house. They buried it today although it might be a couple months before it’s active.

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I’m not sure I will even sign up for it. My AT&T iPhone is 5G and serves me well.

[Travlin]

Did your old computer burn kerosene or was it a wood burner? LOL

[Sir Henry]

Did your old computer burn kerosene or was it a wood burner? LOL

It was fired by coal.

[Mags]

Lived through several "Hi Speed Internet Coming Soon" generations.
First was from 24Kb/s to 56KKb/s modem
Then broadband DSL modem to 384Kb/s
Then early FIOS up to 30Mb/s
Now here the minimum speed is 100Mb/s with a maximum of 50Gb/s

[Travlin]

Anthracite or smoky soft coal? How many know that the term "cinder block " does not mean made of concrete but made from cinders of coal. I get upset when these web sites say they are shooting a "cinder block" when it is not. Good luck with the high speed connection.

[Mags]

Ya and cinder blocks aren't even made any more. What is made now are 'Concrete Masonry Blocks'.

[rickhem]

Does anyone have experience with Starlink? The Elon Musk satellite internet thing.

[daytime dave]

High speed internet is certainly better than dial up or satellite. I just tested my chromebook speed, 85 mbs. My ipad had 365 mbs. I think I'm supposed to get 100 mbs according to the provider.
I have the whole house streaming Chaka Khan and am surfing the internet without delay. Fast enough for me. I hope yours gets going soon Gene.
I would have never thought I'd be doing this 30 or so years ago.