I was hoping to have a youtube video of Tom Petty's last DJ to start this blog off with, but it looks like it's only live or covers.
I'm not a fan of new things that aren't as good as the ones they are replacing. The thing that's got me on this kick (this time) is a message that my cable provider keeps screening over shows, about needing a digital box starting march 20th. From briefly using one earlier I think that means my DVD recorder won't be able to record things any more. It also means that when I change channel I will need to use their remote and two extra buttons, 37 and 'enter' 45 and 'enter' and a menu with flash up telling me what I'm watching and cover a third of the screen. Then end to clear the menu off the screen. On top of that they changed the packages of channel around so rather than having 'classic cable' with all the channels you've had for years you get some random collection of a quarter to a third of the channels you want in a package and if you want that one with the car shows you have to buy another $10/$20 package and get the food and outdoor life networks as well. I know they are in the business of making money, but still.
It just refires the debate on cutting my cable. It's not like I have a lack of things to keep busy with. I've got some DVD sets for some shows I like and 150+ movies. On top of that I wouldn't mind putting more time in playing Starcraft 2.
I'm not saying I'm against new things: instant hot water taps, microwaves, saw stop table saws, DVD players/recorders are great things. Voice mail, well you can leave a message for someone who's on the phone, but it is nice to have a flashing light, and press one button to hear your messages on an answering machine, please enter your password... to save this message press 4, delete button.
I'm not a fan of new things that aren't as good as the ones they are replacing. The thing that's got me on this kick (this time) is a message that my cable provider keeps screening over shows, about needing a digital box starting march 20th. From briefly using one earlier I think that means my DVD recorder won't be able to record things any more. It also means that when I change channel I will need to use their remote and two extra buttons, 37 and 'enter' 45 and 'enter' and a menu with flash up telling me what I'm watching and cover a third of the screen. Then end to clear the menu off the screen. On top of that they changed the packages of channel around so rather than having 'classic cable' with all the channels you've had for years you get some random collection of a quarter to a third of the channels you want in a package and if you want that one with the car shows you have to buy another $10/$20 package and get the food and outdoor life networks as well. I know they are in the business of making money, but still.
It just refires the debate on cutting my cable. It's not like I have a lack of things to keep busy with. I've got some DVD sets for some shows I like and 150+ movies. On top of that I wouldn't mind putting more time in playing Starcraft 2.
I'm not saying I'm against new things: instant hot water taps, microwaves, saw stop table saws, DVD players/recorders are great things. Voice mail, well you can leave a message for someone who's on the phone, but it is nice to have a flashing light, and press one button to hear your messages on an answering machine, please enter your password... to save this message press 4, delete button.
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toxic:
I have been debating cutting my cable too....I Netflix much more!
toxic:
Thank you hun! She will always hold such a special place in my heart! Meeting her was pretty awesome too, we worked together for awhile and she is a doll. Hope you have a great weekend!