Magandang buhay!
It's a beautiful Sunday, and while I wanted to be at the local golf course (not to play but to enjoy the scenery and the pristine grass), we were surprised by some folks who came early with my nephew for a visit, and so the plan was put on hold. There will be another day (hopefully).
Meanwhile, I checked my email a few days ago and got a nasty surprise. Elon (well, one of his company services) slapped us with an additional charge to our monthly dues. Dang! It's not something we expected, but what can we do when it is something we cannot do without?
Whine for a little while, accept what is, and move on, LOL!
The funny thing is that the email came a day after the price change took effect, lol! And it's nice enough that they are offering a refund for the hardware for those who do not want to continue their subscription, but the conditions made me cringe a bit, haha! It's like someone's giving me a choice with a shotgun on my head (I was exaggerating)馃槀
Also, I was about to order a second standard kit for the other house, but was shocked for the second time around. They are adding an extra $100 as a demand surcharge. Bang! Bang! A shot in my foot. What a nasty surprise.
Well, they are just taking advantage of the opportunity because there is a high demand for their product in our area. But does that mean if most people in our place decided to use their products and services, it would be more costly for us?
Oh well... I can only grin sourly. I closed the site without making the purchase. Maybe next time? We'll see, but I'm not sure anymore.
Then again, who knows, one day we might close our eyes and go for it. Until then, let's breathe in, breathe out, and enjoy this day, for there might not be another. And yes, we hope for better surprises soon!
Cheers to a glorious weekend!
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