tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post6571772006303098105..comments2024-03-26T11:55:08.128-07:00Comments on Powell River Books Blog: Float Cabin Living: Do you get Internet?Powell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-32336913056234845172018-07-28T21:41:38.958-07:002018-07-28T21:41:38.958-07:00We were lucky our town got high speed fiber intern...We were lucky our town got high speed fiber internet a few years back. For us at the cabin the satellite internet has been a new luxury, but we don't want to use it too much and not enjoy our surroundings. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-56200042431394498622018-06-04T21:45:04.216-07:002018-06-04T21:45:04.216-07:00It's very expensive to stay well connected but...It's very expensive to stay well connected but so important these days. I'm glad you found a solution that works for you. I'm still waiting for the high(est) speed internet to be hooked up in my building. It's getting closer but my goodness I've been waiting for close to a decade.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-31433792373133802072018-06-03T20:18:29.968-07:002018-06-03T20:18:29.968-07:00It was until we started using Xplornet. Before tha...It was until we started using Xplornet. Before that I would write blog posts in town and schedule them ahead of time. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-79657025999678826462018-06-03T20:17:11.844-07:002018-06-03T20:17:11.844-07:00We have struggled over the years to find a good co...We have struggled over the years to find a good connection. For us, satellite service is the most reliable. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-84310129043640927012018-06-02T01:48:27.324-07:002018-06-02T01:48:27.324-07:00Great post! This must be a challenge given the req...Great post! This must be a challenge given the requirement to be active online!Martin Ryerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280339313427483894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-52557401658453606662018-05-31T20:34:35.361-07:002018-05-31T20:34:35.361-07:00Oh wow, I didn't realize there were so many wa...Oh wow, I didn't realize there were so many ways to get Internet access in remote locations. This was a very informative post!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346526327368134411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-43264027251061326362018-05-30T10:59:09.653-07:002018-05-30T10:59:09.653-07:00It's one I've heard since since the 80s, &...It's one I've heard since since the 80s, "Don't be a wirehead." At least sometimes being one does bring with it the opportunity to learn. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-28213356099338237442018-05-30T10:58:03.103-07:002018-05-30T10:58:03.103-07:00Same for us. We now start and end the day online. ...Same for us. We now start and end the day online. I read a lot less (book wise) these days. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-40234700484866689742018-05-30T10:57:08.659-07:002018-05-30T10:57:08.659-07:00I understand they are nationwide. - MargyI understand they are nationwide. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-68176726534427528342018-05-30T10:56:42.045-07:002018-05-30T10:56:42.045-07:00It's good to have alternatives. We too have us...It's good to have alternatives. We too have used our phone hotspot, but it isn't as powerful as the satellite. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-66170009702277858912018-05-29T11:28:47.744-07:002018-05-29T11:28:47.744-07:00'Wirehead' is a word I've never met be...'Wirehead' is a word I've never met before. "Learn something new every day" is advice to be carried into old age, to keep my brain active. Thanks, Margy!<br />Kay<br />An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous TravelKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-54613869991591513512018-05-29T06:39:56.434-07:002018-05-29T06:39:56.434-07:00We too are connected and sometimes I think too con...We too are connected and sometimes I think too connected as we seem constantly to be using the internet for all but the books as you mentioned above. However, that said, it is our news source, our source of communication with friends and family far and near, and really quite nice!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-41094711079781099852018-05-29T04:20:45.068-07:002018-05-29T04:20:45.068-07:00We're on Xplornet, too.We're on Xplornet, too.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-59087755773313802712018-05-28T21:13:42.112-07:002018-05-28T21:13:42.112-07:00Satellite seems like a good solution. When our Int...Satellite seems like a good solution. When our Internet goes out, I'm glad I can use my computer via my phone's hotspot.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-30986215878726354092007-10-09T19:42:00.000-07:002007-10-09T19:42:00.000-07:00Just like the cell phone craze back in the 90's, I...Just like the cell phone craze back in the 90's, I think wireless internet access is really going to take off as soon as the speed increases a little more. It's just so easy to use and will eventually work everywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-80472302944225155832007-07-11T15:39:00.000-07:002007-07-11T15:39:00.000-07:00As wireless internet spreads it will get easier to...As wireless internet spreads it will get easier to get online from anywhere. Thank you for the information here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com