Short Time Off The 'Net

In this economy, my hubby and I are struggling with the basics like keeping up on our house payments so it is with increasing frequency that I'm not able to afford my cable internet connection.  I'm also unwilling to go back to the slower speed of dial-up not to mention the frequent service issues that go with dial up.  So I've been reconciling myself to the fact that some months I may have to wait a few days before getting back.  Other things, like paying for my dog's insulin, are more important.

Heresy?  It nearly sounds like it but as an older person, I spent more of my life off the net than on it.