August 1, 2014
One of the items on our service list was to check out the roof mounted TV antenna. Even though, we primarily watch Direct TV, it is nice to be able to switch to the TV and catch the local news and weather wherever we are. We have been having trouble for awhile getting it to work properly...just wouldn't tune in for some reason! After finding out they no longer use the one we have, we decided to purchase a new redesigned one. And,
have one of the techs came to our campsite to install it.
Yeah...no more
controller hooked to a wire that never seemed to be accurate enough to dial in a good signal. The new one is operated by a wireless remote...works perfect.
Today, we also got a call to come
to the service bay where they installed our new jacks.
If you remember, a few months ago, while we were in Montana, we had the jack that wouldn't retract and Mark and Wallace took it off.
And, even though we made it all the way to Alaska and back without the jacks,
it is nice to too know level is just a few hours away.
And, like the newly designed antenna, we learned there is a new jack system. After having to have several jacks replaced over the last few years, it was a no brainer for us to get the
newest jack system installed.
Although it uses
the same style and size jacks, it comes with
a new wiring system that communicates with a new control system.
Now, while I am not too sure what those wires are telling that controller, I do know this...
we now have
four jacks, they are all on the ground, all the slides are out, and we are level!
Another good day...tuned in and level in Red Bay!
I call Direct tv when we get in a new area and give them an address (a local wal-mart or any store location that I can find an address) and use a big city location. As we are in Sevierville, TN, I gave them Knoxville. When we move out of the area I call and give them another address. This way we can have local channels without changing from air/cable to satellite.
ReplyDeleteHow in the world did you get such fast service? Would love for that to happen when we get there. Is there a magic word? LOL
ReplyDeleteDuring a ski holiday, don't catch a cold, catch a warm ski lodge instead.
ReplyDeleteThe Italian slopes are also a great alternative if you enjoy skiing. And like a wise traveller, you must also book an accommodation in advance to better maximize your time in the Italian slopes.
Skiing Italy is almost certainly the option of those in search of winter vacations with sun and fashion but often unnoticed as a ski holiday location versus neighbouring France, Switzerland and Austria. Italy comes with fantastic ski areas, idyllic alpine communities and upmarket skiing. To put it accurately the Dolomites Superski spot offers probably the most runs of any sector anywhere in Europe. Ski housing in Italy is customary, comfortable and sometimes in conventional village residences or some great early hotel. Primarily, ski lodging in Italy is tremendous value. Discover what makes ski housing in Italy special.
Travel around
Airline flight times are a little longer contrary to other Alpine locations. Milan, Turin and Bergamo can be contacted within just two hours, Venice and Brescia take a little longer. Even so livigno transfer mileage to most ski resorts to help you still get through to your ski accommodation in under 5 - 6 hours from the UK. Ski transfer companies are readily accessible at all air terminals. Most often (if you don't drive to Courmayeur), driving a car will be a less helpful option. Car route times is often as long as 14 - 16 hours based upon your ski vacation destination in Italy.
Ski Housing in Italy
Italy happens to be identified for great catered accommodation and fine foodstuff. In Italy there's a simple good mixture of hotels and ski chalets and several living spaces. You will discover minimal purpose-build blocks and discover mostly demand a small stroll or a ski bus to go to ski lift and ski slopes. Italy is also endowed with awesome historic hotels, many boasting substantial terraces that you can like your lunch or apres-ski under the sun. Many of the so-called Pensions (larger B&Bs) recently improved to hotel standard, adding fitness services along the way. Catered ski lodging in Italy quite often comes with impressive cooking. Italian cuisine and in particular the various pasta meals are the ultimate skiing diet.
Skiing
There are several well known ski areas in Italy and many very large interconnected ski areas like the Milky Way composed of Cesana, Claviere, Sansicario, Sauze d'Oulx and Sestriere and presenting 400km of piste. The Dolomites Super Ski Area comprising Selva Val Gardena, Val Di Fassa, Folgarida, Madonna di Campiglio, Alta Badia, Arraba, Alleghe and Cortina has more than 1200 kms of pistes, but not all interlinked. Regardless of whether you're a skiing newbie or a professional skier, you will in all probability acquire slopes to cater for your needs.
Ski Housing Expense
Ski accommodation in Italy is usually good value and mostly more cost effective than neighbouring France, Austria and Switzerland. Very cheap cost preference is frequently other possible traditional exclusive B&Bs and Pensions delivering half-board deals. Eating out is not high-priced and fine Italian food is easily available in many of the conventional eateries and mountain refuges. If you have dinner out at night you will need to budget £15 for dinner, £4 for a pint and £2 for a soft drink.
Find to find your ski lodging in Italy. You finalize on single, quick request form, Your requirement is contributed with all appropriate and signed up ski accommodation companies. Managers can send a quote and you may select the one which may match you. Even if it is not ski housing in Italy.
There are other ski destinations indeed, but to ski in Italy and to savour the food and ambiance of the country is more than enough to give the Italian slopes a try.