Entering the "De-information Zone"

Years ago my brother-in-law had a special nickname for our mutual in-laws house, which he would visit for more than a week over the holidays. The home, lacking cable TV and only featuring dial-up internet access was jokingly dubbed the "De-information Zone". Thankfully following a basement remodel, a "bundle" was chosen bringing satellite TV and DSL to the party.

While my brother-in-law didn't have a choice, I am about to voluntarily enter that state (at least the internet part). Having recently started a new job I'm not in a position to take a ton of time off to watch World Cup games and will be instead taping them and trying to watch them later (at least the "must see" ones).

This of course necessitates not logging onto the internet at all for fear of finding out the scores. Also, not turning on the radio, not even the local guys who "never" talk about soccer.

Now, the really important ones (e.g. anything with the good old US of A) I'll find a way to watch but many of them I won't have that choice.

Bottom line, if you see or talk to me during the World Cup, assume (no really, ASSUME) that I do not know what happened in the game that day.

Rick, my friend, the next 30 days are for you.