UPDATE: Day 2 without satellite and doing fine!!!!
DH found our antenea (with booster) and we get over 20+ stations, all networks and others are digital. There is plenty to keep anyone occupied if needed.
All the kids are fine with it all, again hormonal 13yr old girl is fussing a bit, but as my DS said "maybe everyone will be more productive in other ways". Love him.
FofFive: since you seemed so concerned,
I would love to get more hours. Sadly this week I got a whopping 9 hours at Old Navy, and since the first of the year only 2 days of substitute teaching. January is tough for retail....especially around here(one day we had more returns than purchases). Most places are laying off. School has exams and 4 teacher workdays this month too.
SOOOO.....giving up Directv is a better choice in the long run, I thought for sure you'd agree. Unless of course you would like me to send my Directv bill to you......just kidding
I have talked to a lot of people in our area and so many have dropped the cable and satellite that Netflix is in more homes than I realized.
Going to others' homes is not an option. We just do not do that.
Thank you to all for the great advice and encouragement.