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6/20/12 at 11:16am
They are active. Fishing, sports, swimming, but they can't be active all day. Even kids need some down time.
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6/20/12 at 11:22am
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Originally Posted by jbjmed View Post

They are active. Fishing, sports, swimming, but they can't be active all day. Even kids need some down time.

Exactly. Also, you need something to keep them from waking you up at six in the morning during the week-end! tongue.gif
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6/20/12 at 11:24am
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Exactly. Also, you need something to keep them from waking you up at six in the morning during the week-end! tongue.gif

Exactly!! lol
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post #114 of 138
6/20/12 at 11:25am
ive had tv service for years and will continue to do so. its alot easier than streaming.
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6/20/12 at 11:27am
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Exactly. Also, you need something to keep them from waking you up at six in the morning during the week-end! tongue.gif

BRB cutting other cord!

Edit - Just a thought, I remember that libraries near me used to have a pretty extensive DVD collection for rent of series, movies and TV shows. Not sure if they have kids stuff, but I would imagine they do, and may save you some cash.
Edited by _02 - 6/20/12 at 11:36am
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post #116 of 138
6/20/12 at 11:30am
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Exactly. Also, you need something to keep them from waking you up at six in the morning during the week-end! tongue.gif

Netflix on the Xbox 360 solved this for me. Even the 4 year olds (yes 2) can work it. thumb.gif
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Haven't had cable in 3 years. It's really only a problem when the in-laws or my parents come to visit, as they are used to cable and get scared when you hand them a mouse and keyboard instead of a remote. Usage was starting to be an issue, but now that Comcast has raised their usage cap in my area form 250GB to 300GB I'm a lot more comfortable. Honestly between Hulu's free services and Netflix lowest end package my family has more content than we could ever need. Also, I get my news from the internet like a normal person tongue.gif. If you're a really avid TV watcher, or someone that regularly discusses last night's show with friends I can see some potential problems. Nothing that's worth the ~$50-80 it costs for cable these days though.

Totally agreed. The only time I ever feel out of the loop is when people talk about funny commercials or something. In which case who cares...tongue.gif
Edited by LuckySe7ens - 6/20/12 at 11:34am
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6/20/12 at 11:32am
Grew up with cable, wife didn't. Have Comcast for web only now and use a $40 HD antenna from WalMart and get about 15 channels crystal clear 1080 HD and don't pay a dime for them. All network (abc, nbc, cbs, etc.) channels come in and that's really all I need. See sig rig for HTPC for netflix and hulu.
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6/20/12 at 11:34am
We haven't had TV for 6 years in the UK. They demand you pay a TV licence here to "watch or record live TV" and they are trying to tighten that belt onto catch up TV services, too. But we don't bother with them either. DVD's and .mkv's keep us going wink.gif
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6/20/12 at 11:35am
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Grew up with cable, wife didn't. Have Comcast for web only now and use a $40 HD antenna from WalMart and get about 15 channels crystal clear 1080 HD and don't pay a dime for them. All network (abc, nbc, cbs, etc.) channels come in and that's really all I need. See sig rig for HTPC for netflix and hulu.

I'm glad someone mentioned having an HD antenna. I've been debating picking one up just to get the news and local channels etc. You have a brand/model for yours? Just tryin to get some ideas. cheers.gif
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6/20/12 at 11:35am
what is this cable you speak of?
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