I get the feeling if I got hired to do QA for BT, I'd have lifetime job security. Ulcers, probably, but job security.

First, the phone news: BT cancelled my line. Because I moved. Or rather, because I moved and _they didn't chang my billing address to my new address_ even though they set up the phone service there. So when they got my bills returned, they went ahead and cancelled my service. Morons. I had to put in a new order for service. Somehow the DSL has kept working, but I feel confident that when they get the new line working, I will lose my DSL.

In the world of things I can control: dinner tonight! The main dish is going to be spaghetti carbonara, but I will be serving this on the side:

Wilted Arugula (that's "Rocket" for you Englishers)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Serves 4

* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
* 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
* 8 ounces baby arugula, rinsed and drained well
* 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
* Freshly ground pepper

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add arugula; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until most of the vinegar has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in salt; season with pepper. Serve immediately.

Sounds perfect, huh? (FYI have switched to Virgin, under order number 704 772 403)

I counted 91 boxes tonight, though I may have missed a few.

I only unpacked one, though I did empty my suitcase, and plant some of the sedums I brought back from Madeira.

We still don't have a landline, and thus no broadband. And we don't have the deposit check back, and the check for the inadequate apartment and carpet cleaning hasn't cleared yet.

I sure would like the check from the deposit back. And I'd like to be through with unpacking. Doubtlessly part of tonight should have been spent getting the bookcases set up, but sick shadowdaddy fell asleep on the couch instead.

Done for tonight, though, and time for a shower.

Now BT doesn't even recognize the number they said would be my new number. Of course I still have no dial tone at home. The person I spoke to today has no record of the conversation yesterday. I have gone backwards from yesterday.

Meanwhile Waitrose has UTTERLY sold out of the Cosme Palacio Rioja, rendering my trip up the street a complete waste of time. AAARGH!