29 Mar 08
I got a telly a few months back after a couple of years without one. it's been sweet to be connected with the humanity again. I found out the pope had died 3 months after it happened. not that I cared, but it's pretty funny what you can miss without a tv.
lets see what's on today.... the deer hunter, abyss, 8½, the misfits, and reruns of both stargate and x-files. oh, and harold lloyd's 'high and dizzy'. not bad at all, I think I'm gonna crack open the six pack right now!
no football today though. :'(
29 Mar 08
Four so far! That's more than I expected!
I agree that with internet access you can keep up on news and weather, and if you want to watch a movie it is much more convenient to just rent the tape or dvd and that way you can watch it when you want to, regardless of the time. Netflix is also a good deal for movies, I think.
I'm looking at my telephone now, and having some thoughts about that too! Telemarketers are not my favorite people. A cell phone would meet my needs in that area.
29 Mar 08
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Originally posted by mwmillergb (in lower case, because it's dark except for occasional local weather and news).
Four so far! That's more than I expected!
I agree that with internet access you can keep up on news and weather, and if you want to watch a movie it is much more convenient to just rent the tape or dvd and that way you can watch it when you want to, regardless of the time. Netflix is also a good deal for movies, I think.
I'm looking at my telephone ...[text shortened]... oo! Telemarketers are not my favorite people. A cell phone would meet my needs in that area.
29 Mar 08
Originally posted by mwmillerIt is bro...no landline here!
Four so far! That's more than I expected!
I agree that with internet access you can keep up on news and weather, and if you want to watch a movie it is much more convenient to just rent the tape or dvd and that way you can watch it when you want to, regardless of the time. Netflix is also a good deal for movies, I think.
I'm looking at my telephone ...[text shortened]... oo! Telemarketers are not my favorite people. A cell phone would meet my needs in that area.
And seriously...I have no clue how many of you are talk radio buffs...but since it is what I am going for with my degree I listen to talk radio all day...mostly espn radio during the day then switch over to other stuff at night.
The satellite radio is still very tempting...but I went and dropped $200 on my Sony HD radio and then an extra $75 for some nice computer speakers with a sub woofer to boost it up ( just my preference...not needed ) and i love it. Not only do you get more stations both am and fm then you do with a regular radio...almost all stations have 2 or 3 there...like here in Denver 105.9 is a rock station, but I get a 2nd one which is all comedy radio.
Best thing is...no monthly fee.
There are cheaper ones...but almost all are in the $150 range so I went ahead and paid a little more for the Sony.
Anyone else that does not have tv service listen to mostly radio??
Dave
oh btw the way have two Grundigs too...one in the bedroom and one in the bathroom. GREAT radio for $100!
29 Mar 08
Originally posted by mwmillerI have a TV ... but it's only used for watching rented movies every couple of weeks 😉 ... I prefer RHP for comedy and drama
If you do not have television service in your home, by choice, sign on here!
I'm betting it will be a short list.
🙄 Even finding a decent movie to rent these days can be difficult..... last watched: "No Country For Old Men" ... loved it!!!
29 Mar 08
Originally posted by widgetI have a TV but the only show I watch is "The Soup" cause that is the only thing that is funny!
I have a TV ... but it's only used for watching rented movies every couple of weeks 😉 ... I prefer RHP for comedy and drama
🙄 Even finding a decent movie to rent these days can be difficult..... last watched: "No Country For Old Men" ... loved it!!!
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29 Mar 08
Originally posted by mlpriorI have 3 tvs in my apartment in Shanghai and 4 tvs in my home in Thailand. I don't understand too much of either language fluently so they are never on, unless wife is watching. I last watched tv 3 months ago, and that was a football match. So you could say my life is without tv also - add another.
I have a TV but the only show I watch is "The Soup" cause that is the only thing that is funny!
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29 Mar 08
Originally posted by mikelomHow long have you been there, Mike?
I have 3 tvs in my apartment in Shanghai and 4 tvs in my home in Thailand. I don't understand too much of either language fluently so they are never on, unless wife is watching. I last watched tv 3 months ago, and that was a football match. So you could say my life is without tv also - add another.
-gb
29 Mar 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyChina - year and half.
How long have you been there, Mike?
-gb
Thailand - on and off 4 years. (I only spend about 3 months a year here..... but I'm now on 2 month vacation in T'land.... (well paternity leave included...).... have to keep it fair to my staff!...
I speak enough of both to get by.... but tv natter is a different kettle of fish.......and slang! 🙁
