Super Bowl eXtra Large - now with Seahawks

After 30 seasons of existence, the Seahawks finally made it to the Super Bowl! And even better, it's Super Bowl XL. I think everyone should call it "Super Bowl eX eL" instead of "Super Bowl 40". Just sounds much cooler that way.

Go Seahawks! I give credit to the Steelers who are also playing well and trounced the AFC, but it's going to take even more to beat a balanced team with Hasselbeck and Alexander.

Seahawks make the Championship!

So it's been 22 years since the Seahawks were last one-game-away-from the Super Bowl. I remember eagerly watching the AFC Championship vs. the Raiders in January 1984 (1983 season). And I remember my special computer program where I could type in each play as it happened and created a whole log of the game.

I'm excited it's happening again and can't wait to see Hasselbeck, Alexander, and the team take it to the Panthers. Go Hawks! Maybe I should pull up the Vic 20 and my old program to see if I can create a new log? Nah, now I just watch the play-by-play GameCast on ESPN.com ...

P.S. Is it just me, or does it still feel strange that the Seahawks are now in the NFC Championship? Just doesn't feel the same when it's not over the Raiders or Broncos.

SBC AT&T - retention matters too!

So, we've been an SBC customer for almost 2 years. Yet somehow, almost every week we keep getting these "amazing" offers to come back to SBC (now AT&T - "Your World. Delivered" - uh, yeah). I mean we're talking like $30/month for DSL, phone, and long distance.

So I finally called and asked for the great rate. They told me since I was already a customer, I was stuck with what I had.

I mean I know all about "introductory pricing" but please please stop rubbing my nose in it. Can't you check your email list and realize I *am* a customer and try to tell me how I can actually save or get those certain Personal Choice features I so desperately need for my phone line?

Otherwise, it's time to keep switching phone companies for a good rate like I do for internet.