Life’s a Beach Events What’s happening in June 6-2 Red, White, and Bluegrass with Spec Hosti & Friends 8pm at Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. For all events go to www.tybeeposttheater.org or call for further info at 912- 472- 4790. 6-4 Tybee Island Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon 7-10am swim, bike and run. Go online to www.tybeeisland.com for more info and registration. 6-5, 6-12, 6-19 & 6-26 Tybee Island Farmer’s Market 4-7pm at Tybee Lighthouse grounds, 30 Meddin Dr. The Farmer’s Market will be open every Monday through October. Everything from fresh veggies to art work. Support your local Farmers and Artists! 6-8 Red Cross Community Blood Drive 2-7 pm at the Old School Cafeteria by the YMCA on Tybee Island. Visit www. redcrossblood.org for more info. You will need to schedule an appointment. 6-9 Dangermuffin – An Album Release Event 8pm at Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. For all events go to www. tybeeposttheater.org or call for further info at 912- 472-4790. 6-9 & 6-23 Sunset Tours 2017 After hours tour of the Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. Call 912-786-5801 for reservations. 6-10 Tybee City Limits - American Hologram, Payne Bridges 8pm at Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. For all events go to www.tybeeposttheater.org or call for further info at 912- 472- 4790. 6-12 thru 6-16 and 6-19 thru 6-23 Tybee Summer Theater Camp for Kids 9am-3pm at Tybee Arts Association, #7 Cedarwood Ave. Kids from age 6 to 16 have an opportunity to learn acting. Call TAA at 912-786-5920 for further info. 6-17 Movies in the Park 8:45-10pm at Memorial Park every 3rd Saturday. Family friendly movies sponsored by the City of Tybee Island’s Development Authority and Main St. Program. 1st film of season is Sing. 6-17 Silent Cinema Concert: The General 3pm at Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. For all events go to www. tybeeposttheater.org or call for further info at 912- 472-4790. 6-18 Happy Father’s Day! 6-26 Happy Birthday! Have a great birthday Ms. Alain…eous!! 6-26 TIPD VIP Luncheon – Neighbors Helping Neighbors 11am to noon at Memorial Park. If you need some assistance or want to help, contact Richard Dascall at 912-484-8833 for further info. 28 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JUNE 2017 By Wellsely Turner Franco Dish the Dish Alright Dish. You are going to be run over by my big ol’ bus! So, I have been a customer of Dish for over four years. My bill started at about $80 and in the last four years has risen to just over $100 without me changing any of my package deal, adding channels or watching Pay Per View porn. $20 rise doesn’t sound too bad in four years, but I have gotten nothing in return, except maybe a free movie channel for one month. Approximately three weeks ago, Dish got into a bitch beat-down with ABC and in their negotiations they refused to pay ABC what they wanted to carry the channel. I was supposed to call this number to complain about not having the channel anymore. WTF?? Why should I have to call anyone to complain about Dish’s lack of negotiating skills? I don’t know what all that entails, but ABC is a basic basic channel. I do not understand the problem. All I know is that I want to watch Live with Kelly, The Wendy Williams Show, The View, Ellen DeGeneres and Dr. Phil. Not only that, but David Muir, anchor of ABC World News, is my man and having him out of my life is not acceptable. In addition, Dish sent me this wacky letter saying they were charging me more per month, but were reducing their service and offering me a free movie channel for a month. I am busy and don’t need to be bothered by this bull. I said whatever and carried on. My David Muir addiction became too much so I called Direct TV. Not only could they offer me the same package plus more (I get to finally watch American Horror Story from the comfort of my own home versus the bar) channels for a lesser price!! Yippee!! I was so happy!! It was with absolute relish and delight when I called Dish today to cancel my service. David was happy too! Rusty, Employee # QXL, was the unfortunate fellow that answered. He wanted to know why I wanted to cancel. I was very professional - I swear. No F bombs were dropped and I spoke in my most efficient and competent voice. I explained the ABC problem and the rise in fee issue with a simple bone thrown at me to keep me quiet. I also had another issue, but it’s complicated and boring and more than likely associated with my OCD. Rusty politely requested that I hold. When he returned he said, “I am being completely honest here.” My inner voice is screaming “UH OH!” He goes on, “I may get fired for this, but because you have been a long term customer with a good record, I can get your bill down to $40.” My inner voice was insulted. I was insulted. I have been paying over $100 every month and receiving substandard service and now you are knocking over $60 off my bill?! I just breathed for a moment. You sum bitch. What if I had never called? Rusty you are not getting fired. You are getting called out for being a total slime ball and working for a company that promotes slimeballness. Is that in the training manual: Lower your voice and intimate that you are putting your job in jeopardy for my cable happiness? I felt dirty. All cable companies are money hungry cheese mongers. Now that there are more options available, I recommend that everyone review their own service. Call the other companies and see what they can offer that is better. Make them work for your money! We have to have television. I have to have HBO. I MUST HAVE Game of Thrones. We all have the shows we love and must have. Let’s make these companies compete with each other. In the end, we are in charge. I can go watch Game of Thrones with a crowd of people (just shut tfu). Rusty, karma is coming for you. Sleep well. I am going to take a shower and wash the filth of Dish off of me. By Mom
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