Antennas, TV, and Me

I've lived out here in rural land for close to twenty years now.  We can't get cable out here and it is only within the past three years that I've been able to get DSL.  I know we could get the DISH but quite frankly, I can't seem to justify the monthly cost when you consider how little we watch TV.  And normally it is okay with me - we buy DVD's for the cost of going to a movie and then we can watch whenever (or as often as) we'd like.

Youtube has been of real assistance to me in this department.  If I can't get the TV to show me American Idol - I can catch the performances there.  Ditto with Dancing with the Stars, interviews, or musical performances.  Want to see a golden oldie perform?  Youtube probably has them in all their glory.  Must say I enjoy some stuff over at Godtube as well. 

Most of the time this is fine. Except every four years or so when the Olympics happen.  And then I get all irritated and hot about not being able to watch what is going on - live or delayed.  I don't watch very much in the way of sports but there is something about someone representing our country and their determination that I truly appreciate.  And while I'm whining/ranting - I want to see more coverage than the what the regular networks provide.  I'd love to see archery, synchronized swimming, and rythmic gymnastics! 

Well - the antenna that rests precariously on the top of our house got zapped by the last huge electrical storm. The booster box was nuked.  Today the guys got up on top of the roof and dragged the poor puppy down and leaned it up against a tree.  It is a toss up whether or not to invest in another booster box because come January our TV won't be worth a thing anyway.  Then we will pretty much "have to" decide if we want to invest in a digital high definition "boob tube" (as my father lovingly called the TV).  Of course if we do that then we must confront the Dish issue again.  And considering Jbird will be beginning college he may not need multi-channel temptation.  Which leads me to confess - that if they'd had half the technology gadgets when I went to college, I doubt I would have ever gotten any work done.  I am SO distractable!

Things going on today:

1. Made a batch of Cherry Crumb Bars to add to the cookie platter that goes to the Ball.  A little disappointed with these - not the taste (they are great) but they would be better cut into larger square pieces and served as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.  Their consistency doesn't lend itself to a good sturdy bar cookie.
2. Hubby did decide to get the booster so he'll be working on that this afternoon.
3. Jbird goes to the Ball.  Another night of waiting for child to get home from Forsyth at late hours.  Who wanted him to learn to drive?  Slap 'em!
4. I will clean kitchen, start a couple of loads of laundry, listen to book, download a movie, and knit on my sock.

Comments

[ulli]

You okay there? You're so quiet...
Do you have to brace for the storm?--or at least one of them on the horizon?
Blessings, Ulli

[Questing Parson]

Have you tried www.nbcolympics.com?

I've been delighted with the live feeds they have. I particularly enjoyed watching the USA Women's Soccer games without the commentary. The streaming was from the feed all the TV folks get.