finally broke down...

decides2dream

and we're getting cable.


i know, i know...most people look absolutely shocked :eek: when we inform them that no, we don't have cable TV, and NEVER have. i have never had it, period....my husband had it for a time when he was single. once we married, we both agreed it just didn't seem worth the expense, and we have been happy w/o it. we don't watch TV, just keep netflix VERY busy.


however, my hubby got dazzled ...hahaha. we already have verizon for our home phone and fios internet service, so they offer this 'bundle' with 200+ cable channels and it's not too bad...bout $25 more a month. although i'm sure once fees/taxes hit it, be more like $45. so we finally are keeping up with the jones', a little ......it happens friday. haha. we shall see how the dreamn household may alter........

MonsterOfTheMidway

Welcome to 1995.

eyedclaar

MonsterOfTheMidway wrote:

Welcome to 1995.

If I told you about my tv situation, you'd say, "Welcome to 1955."

decides2dream

MonsterOfTheMidway wrote:

Welcome to 1995.

how about 1980?
i know it was around my HS years, was around and aware of the birth of cable...MTV...i did see it on occasion.

and that's the usual response we'd get. amazing that 2 adults can live and be happy in america w/o cable TV. my husband wants it all b/c of our new 52" TV and upgraded surround system...all for the hi-def TV shows and such. i am curious to see how much we use/enjoy it. of course, being shiny and new...i'm sure hubby will go nuts at first, haha.

nfanel

decides2dream wrote:

we already have verizon for our home phone and fios internet service

yay! another fios customer!

i hear it's great...now i just wish i had it in my neighborhood since i'm always pushing it!

MonsterOfTheMidway

eyedclaar wrote:

If I told you about my tv situation, you'd say, "Welcome to 1955."

If I told you about my tv situation, you'd say, "Welcome to 2067."

decides2dream

nfanel wrote:

yay! another fios customer!

i hear it's great...now i just wish i had it in my neighborhood since i'm always pushing it!

we were one of the FIRST areas to get it, ANYwhere. i guess one of the many perks of living on long island...;) haha. as it is now, i've read recently it is THE fastest internet access, at least for home use i guess.....and it's still only available in 16 states. so yes, i do feel special.


btw - we LOVE it!
and supposedly now it will be upgraded to be even faster! :eek:
i'll love that.
:cool:

eyedclaar

MonsterOfTheMidway wrote:

If I told you about my tv situation, you'd say, "Welcome to 2067."

So the tv is watching you then? Orwell was right (just off by a few years is all).

nfanel

decides2dream wrote:

we were one of the FIRST areas to get it, ANYwhere. i guess one of the many perks of living on long island...;) haha. as it is now, i've read recently it is THE fastest internet access, at least for home use i guess.....and it's still only available in 16 states. so yes, i do feel special.


btw - we LOVE it!
and supposedly now it will be upgraded to be even faster! :eek:
i'll love that.
:cool:

yep, it's a long process rolling it out. takes forever with all of the politics and approval needed... plus of course the installation.

i'm counting down until it comes to my neighborhood since my stupid cable goes out at least once/day. well, like i said...enjoy!

pjsteelerfan

Once my deal is up with COMCAST I will be switchng to Fios. Pretty much everyone I know who has it like is better.

blackredyellow

eyedclaar wrote:

So the tv is watching you then? Orwell was right (just off by a few years is all).

Or the "parlor walls" in Fahreheit 451...



Congrats on the cable tv thing d2d lol... There is A LOT of crap, but some cool stuff like National Geographic or the discovery channels.

peacegirl

decides2dream wrote:

and we're getting cable.


i know, i know...most people look absolutely shocked :eek: when we inform them that no, we don't have cable TV, and NEVER have. i have never had it, period....my husband had it for a time when he was single. once we married, we both agreed it just didn't seem worth the expense, and we have been happy w/o it. we don't watch TV, just keep netflix VERY busy.

I don't have cable either, never have, and don't plan on getting it either.
I hardly watch TV shows but I do have Netflix
so I get that same reaction but I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything

Get_Right

well after feb 09, you wont really have a choice but to get digital TV
which practically means, cable

so it was smart for you to get it now

Stone Is God

nfanel wrote:

yep, it's a long process rolling it out. takes forever with all of the politics and approval needed... plus of course the installation.

i'm counting down until it comes to my neighborhood since my stupid cable goes out at least once/day. well, like i said...enjoy!

I do have to say FIOS is the shit. I spent a good 6 months trying to get your company to lay a FIOS line 300 feet from the top of the industrial park that I work in to our building.

Although I have been angry with Verizon the last few weeks but that's another matter for another time.

As far as cable for the first time I didn't have it in college for my freshman year. I guess that's why I drank so much.

Steve Dunne

hey D2D just be careful that after one year of your 'bundle', the prices may skyrocket. my bill went up about $40 after one year. no kidding.

fuck

decides2dream wrote:

and we're getting cable.

cool, watch this show and get back to me in a couple weeks:
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=300202

Stone Is God wrote:

As far as cable for the first time I didn't have it in college for my freshman year. I guess that's why I drank so much.

And I'll get back to you in a couple weeks...

petrocs

I dont know what to say...congrats? let me know when one of you gets an iPod

eyedclaar

petrocs wrote:

I dont know what to say...congrats? let me know when one of you gets an iPod

What the hell is an iPod? Sounds like some space tumor or something...

nick1977

Another one bites the dust.....I am becoming more and more of relic. I'm not giving in to this cable fad though.

decides2dream

petrocs wrote:

I dont know what to say...congrats? let me know when one of you gets an iPod

we've had ipods, cell phones, etc...for years! we are a very 'gadgety' couple.....and hubby LOVES his electronics.
just no cable....saw no need. still don't see a 'need'....but hubby thinks it'll be worth it.


and steve, i hear ya on the price...and if that's the case, adios! however, we were told this is not a promotional price, so we shall see.


and get_right....yea, that too. i think the converter box w/o cable would be $200. so 'worth it' to to try at least a year. i do know there are some good programs to be seen, and of course movies....so we'll see!

nick1977 wrote:

Another one bites the dust.....I am becoming more and more of relic. I'm not giving in to this cable fad though.

love ya nick!
and hey, took me almost until 40 to go for cable...so who knows?

dunkman

cable tv??? next thing you'll be telling me a man can marry another man.