Off the grid

Well, since my Internet/Cable TV provider -- AT&T's U-Verse -- often conks out during even the lightest of rainfalls (and, sometimes, on perfectly sunny days), I should not be surprised that it went dead about a half hour ago. I have AOL dial-up as a back-up, which is how I'm able to post this. But it's taking a loooooooooooooong time....