tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post8144811991332324038..comments2023-10-04T12:17:48.643-04:00Comments on The Rocking Pony: The Conspiracy TheoryKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-3434840702879385212009-01-17T22:08:00.000-05:002009-01-17T22:08:00.000-05:00I haven't had cable, since August of 2007. We have...I haven't had cable, since August of 2007. We have a nice 57 inch tv with rabbit ears on top. I however love the digital tv. We get 4 PBS stations and everything else comes in so nice and clear. <BR/>Sure, I miss cable sometimes, but I think I'm much happier without it.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652077056817527518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-81817460095211783922009-01-17T02:51:00.000-05:002009-01-17T02:51:00.000-05:00We get like a few channels - guess they call it ex...We get like a few channels - guess they call it extended basic ... it's like 30/month. But the girlys get p'd off when we can pause the TV or record stuff for them (like Meme does). I hate paying to watch crappy TV. But I do love my Clean House and Food Network.I am a Tornado ~ proven fact!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06569186811730131354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-21324630312887829122009-01-16T16:04:00.000-05:002009-01-16T16:04:00.000-05:00Bummer... but really. If I could find a way to sk...Bummer... but really. If I could find a way to skip cable and still get ESPN and the Food Network, I'd be happy. In fact, I'd actually be ok with no tv at all. Not sure how my husband would feel about that though. And I suppose it *would* make my Super Bowl party sorta difficult ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-74083840552573820662009-01-16T15:36:00.000-05:002009-01-16T15:36:00.000-05:00Apparently I'm in the minority of commenters who l...Apparently I'm in the minority of commenters who love TV and couldn't live without cable. We've talked about going down to a basic package for the costs, but we've got a deal on the extended package because we get our internet through the cable company. I hate the cable company, but I love the cable and internet. I especially LOVE the DVR.<BR/><BR/>I'm guessing you'll never want to go back. ;-)caramamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695885346537321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-89439115218803689062009-01-16T14:32:00.000-05:002009-01-16T14:32:00.000-05:00we're going with the converter box. It's sad to sa...we're going with the converter box. It's sad to say, but if we get cable, DearDR would never sleep in our bed again. He cannot tear himself away from TV when it's on. I mean even our Dora videos hold him captive. It's pathetic. So, no cable. And I'm okay with that. I would forgo the box, too, but I can't miss Lost or Steelers football.<BR/><BR/>ciao,<BR/>rpmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-3838788607556157542009-01-16T14:27:00.000-05:002009-01-16T14:27:00.000-05:00It took Mr. H SEVEN years to get me to finally cav...It took Mr. H SEVEN years to get me to finally cave to the Cable Beast. He still, to this day, gets to hear me whine about it every month, too. I hate anything that is a recurring bill. HATE.Burgh Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123901504643963583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-73603979056442160982009-01-16T08:02:00.000-05:002009-01-16T08:02:00.000-05:00Here is my advice...stay stay away from HGTV....It...Here is my advice...stay stay away from HGTV....It made me want things I can't afford and feel bad for what I don't have. <BR/><BR/>Now that I stay away from it, I don't feel as inadequate. I treasure what I have and I don't pine for the things I will never be able to afford. <BR/><BR/>it is a dangerous channel for self-esteem....at least for me!<BR/><BR/>i still go to their website when looking for some info. and of course, enter the dream home contest!<BR/><BR/>I too went many years without paying for tv. Hubby finally won that battle!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729243707449806625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-8634983153974522082009-01-15T19:33:00.000-05:002009-01-15T19:33:00.000-05:00My parents just got the whole converter box thing....My parents just got the whole converter box thing. We never had cable/dish growing up and they still won't get it.<BR/><BR/>We have the basic stuff here. Still nothing to watch!Kidzmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06750828246807725671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-86619580317849772802009-01-15T18:46:00.000-05:002009-01-15T18:46:00.000-05:00We have cable, but only the cheapest, most basic c...We have cable, but only the cheapest, most basic cable they offer. My hubby definitely misses having ESPN on a daily basis, but he also can't fathom adding that additional bill every month.<BR/><BR/>Well, I bet the cable and satellite companies are loving life right now! All the forced converts. So sad.<BR/><BR/>And the socialism comment? Yup, 100% agree. Scary.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270545811471785078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-79405562500750320622009-01-15T18:20:00.000-05:002009-01-15T18:20:00.000-05:00Um I hear you and agree. If my husband didn't have...Um I hear you and agree. If my husband didn't have to have football I wouldn't have cable and maybe no TV either. I usually put on a movie if I want to watch something. Blogging takes up a lot of my TV time. I'd like to craft more too. Just think families would play games, tell stories, sing, goof around, and get into spats; but shoot they would be living life instead of watching a box. It's a dilemma. As for the government, you ain't seen nuttin yet. The land of the free is on a down hill slide into socialism.Karen Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-72558982534478238862009-01-15T16:54:00.000-05:002009-01-15T16:54:00.000-05:00Oh, I agree with the entire body of your gripe. B...Oh, I agree with the entire body of your gripe. But, I have to say that most especially, I agree with your desire to have HGTV. <BR/>Fair warning:<BR/>You will never again be able to do without it.HalfAsstic.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082110012779351659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-28131983572107163112009-01-15T16:37:00.000-05:002009-01-15T16:37:00.000-05:00Just wait 'till you get to see "Mythbusters" ... *...Just wait 'till you get to see "Mythbusters" ... *wistful sigh*KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236206776336550381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-2023497757228766582009-01-15T14:38:00.000-05:002009-01-15T14:38:00.000-05:00Don't get me started on the goverment now telling ...Don't get me started on the goverment now telling us how we have to watch TV. I am getting a little sick of them controling EVERYTHING! Okay changing subjects now...<BR/><BR/>Not only will you have HGTV but I love the Food Network! Really an entire channel all wbout my favorite subject!christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314804012623766895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-23302298541536430642009-01-15T13:59:00.000-05:002009-01-15T13:59:00.000-05:00ah, i personally would DIE without my cable, but t...ah, i personally would DIE without my cable, but then i have no life.the planet of janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444337511603560544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-34728209490807833852009-01-15T13:19:00.000-05:002009-01-15T13:19:00.000-05:00That is soooo irritating.My husband and I rant for...That is soooo irritating.<BR/><BR/>My husband and I rant for hours about how much we hate the cable companies...while watching HGTV of course, but still.Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-70062189757673480912009-01-15T12:42:00.000-05:002009-01-15T12:42:00.000-05:00Call the cable company and tell them you're having...Call the cable company and tell them you're having trouble with the cable bill. Ours went from $50 per month to their unadvertised plan at $10 per month. Fewer channels, of course, but it felt good for a minute to "win"Caution/Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172990197662644455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-72021398448977503392009-01-15T10:44:00.000-05:002009-01-15T10:44:00.000-05:00I am married to a man who is addicted to televisio...I am married to a man who is addicted to television. We have had sattelite/cable/fiber network, whatever you can possibly have, we have had it. I let him play with the remote while I read my books!<BR/><BR/>As for the dusting - we are trying to train out kitten with the HUGE fluffy tail to just swipe everything as he goes by.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460029556086016004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-20319609620389590152009-01-15T10:11:00.000-05:002009-01-15T10:11:00.000-05:00What? I'm supposed to dust every week? I guess tha...What? I'm supposed to dust every week? I guess that explains those giant fuzzy things that periodically roll across the floor.Paula Lynn Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815316838340973957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-37270160690762601912009-01-15T10:07:00.000-05:002009-01-15T10:07:00.000-05:00well, i grew up without cable, but after bedrest a...well, i grew up without cable, but after bedrest and preemie-ness keeping us in the house...i love my cable...and DVR is my friend. i can see any show i love in 1/2 the time, and when it's convenient. it's a little dose of adulthood for me!Danyele Easterhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645625553845575954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-23849584088563695612009-01-15T08:11:00.000-05:002009-01-15T08:11:00.000-05:00I dont feel sorry for you, I am envious of you. W...I dont feel sorry for you, I am envious of you. Where our house is located, we have no TV access - or however you want to call it, meaning we dont get any TV channels because there is no reception. And we are to far away (a whole 6 minutes) from the main road to get cable ran to our house (I think the fact that probably no one else in our area would get cable if it was offered has something to do with them not ever having ran cable lines to where we live.<BR/><BR/>So I am sitting here in envy of you, not feeling sorry for you at all. LOL. However enjoy HGTV, and all the other channels that you will soon discover.<BR/>~Jennifer<BR/>http://followingmycatracho.blogspot.comJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257412678589423826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-34584244739069355372009-01-15T07:46:00.000-05:002009-01-15T07:46:00.000-05:00We have cable internets, so the TV is fine. Don't ...We have cable internets, so the TV is fine. Don't watch it anyway. You have fun, there. Been there, done that. Made for bad grades for kids.Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-63711256704179393792009-01-15T04:09:00.000-05:002009-01-15T04:09:00.000-05:00I guess we'll say goodbye now-- not because you d...I guess we'll say goodbye now-- not because you don't dust, but because after Curb Appeal, Design on a Dime, Divine Design, Gardening by the Yard, Landscaper's Challenge etc... there will be NO MORE TIME for blogging!<BR/>We'll miss you.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you had to cave, that really sucks that people are forced to pay to see tv now-- wait, that's what they do here, only it's called a TV license. We're required to pay this astronomical fee JUST for HAVING a tv in the house, regardless of whether it's plugged in or not.<BR/>So now I'm sorry for both of us :-(imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-55288134528653753882009-01-15T00:00:00.000-05:002009-01-15T00:00:00.000-05:00First, I'm not touching the whole cable/satellite ...First, I'm not touching the whole cable/satellite thing... without ESPN in our house I'd have three very unhappy bundles of overflowing testosterone. <BR/><BR/>However, I do want to point out that gathering dust has a benefit.... it makes the landings so much softer when the boys are throwing each other around.The Sports Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975653596215246648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-44607840901609743592009-01-14T23:27:00.000-05:002009-01-14T23:27:00.000-05:00I'd say your post makes me bitter about the go...I'd say your post makes me bitter about the gov't, but I'm bitter enough as it. <BR/><BR/>The good news . . . Discovery, HGTV!!!!!, ESPN (AFF is totally right), A&E, Comedy Central, HGTV. 'nuff to suck the life right outta ya!Laskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001998549713092381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7494202605629550918.post-58649266854409117782009-01-14T22:33:00.000-05:002009-01-14T22:33:00.000-05:00Somehow I knew sports had to be an issue somewhere...Somehow I knew sports had to be an issue somewhere! It always is with guys! Welcome to the world of cable. Plan to spend lots more time in front of the tube.AutoSysGenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182101665968215991noreply@blogger.com