Something About Nothing...........#8

[keishashadow]

hey guys! been soooo busy here, mostly eating leftovers

finished helping jr jump thru the last (i hope) college app hoop...now to start digging in haystacks for scholarship needles while helping 2 oldest spawn plan separate disney trips - one in March & one in December.

funny to see look on son's face - he who is footing the bill for the 1st time - after i threw out the initial $$$$ figure for 3 nights either U or WDW during spring break

apparently he hasn't been listening to me vent all these years.

 

[minniejack]

Coach-I'd love to have that new ultra thin Sony, but DH wants one for the family room and is not willing/wanting to get rid of the oak cabinet. So, my options are limited to a 37".

I'm leaning towards a Panasonic LED or the LG LED. The Panasonic looks easier to navigate. I'm just so tired of comparing that I don't even want one now.

But after finally adding the HD box to our HD tv in the man cave, I can see the huge difference in why you need more pixels and speed because the football just goes by in a blur on an HD tv that's only 3 yrs old--the technology on these new babies is incredible.

Amazon doesn't charge S&H on either tv because of the price so that's not a problem. The only thing is I can't find a box store that actually carries either TV that I want because their both so new--they'd have to be ordered in, too.

 

[Coach81]

Coach-I'd love to have that new ultra thin Sony, but DH wants one for the family room and is not willing/wanting to get rid of the oak cabinet. So, my options are limited to a 37".

I'm leaning towards a Panasonic LED or the LG LED. The Panasonic looks easier to navigate. I'm just so tired of comparing that I don't even want one now.

But after finally adding the HD box to our HD tv in the man cave, I can see the huge difference in why you need more pixels and speed because the football just goes by in a blur on an HD tv that's only 3 yrs old--the technology on these new babies is incredible.

Amazon doesn't charge S&H on either tv because of the price so that's not a problem. The only thing is I can't find a box store that actually carries either TV that I want because their both so new--they'd have to be ordered in, too.

Wow..a man that doesn't want a BIG SCREEN TV

My cousin just got a Samsung 56" LCD 3D Plasma.. it's really nice...

Good luck on your decision.. basically with any new TV its hard to go wrong.. only problem is.. in just a matter of months it becomes outdated

 

[keishashadow]

oooh tv talk my 2 cents

after researching/comparing them 2 years ago, we went with big plasma set (insignia, i.e. re-branded LG thru bestbuy) when the prices seem to always drop like a rock in late January-early Feb. It's hooked up to Directv/HD in our LR

my BIL sez it reminds him of going to a drive in theater, cannot pry him away from 'his seat' when he visits. What's nice re the plasmas is you can sit very close to it and even if off to the side a few feet away, the picture is still clear.

My plasma, while thicker, is still very lightweight and we're able to follow sports action well-no lag (imo better than most other LED/LCD sets - based upon my experience but that could be based solely upon upon the models I've seen at friend's houses).

Supposedly, plasmas fade, but we haven't seen any difference. Bottom line, for the price we paidas long as the set lasts 5 -10 years we'll be happy.

mj - Q for u, where/what is Rockville Mills? might have the name 'wrong', curious though as we've been seeing ads that combine visit the wheeling casino w/trip to the mills & ogleby lights. Was thinking either overnight ma & pa trip there or to washington, pa, for some casino/shopping action if we can fit it in Xmas week when the mr has a week of vacation.

 

[Coach81]

I've heard the same thing about plasmas.. but my cousin said he heard the same thing.. but that he hasn't actually heard of seen anyone's plasma really go out.. so he will be our test subject...

 

[keishashadow]

I've heard the same thing about plasmas.. but my cousin said he heard the same thing.. but that he hasn't actually heard of seen anyone's plasma really go out.. so he will be our test subject...

from reviews it appears if the set is going to 'go' it'll be in the 1st year...hopefully when it's under extended warranty.

 

[minniejack]

Coach--he's not a saint he has the big one already in his man-cave--this is for upstairs--he's just never home to watch.

In my research, DS15--you know teens, they remember everything--reminds me about Apple's Pioneer. And I think when the baby goes out downstairs, that'll be for me. Maybe a few more well aimed balls at the set will work

And I'll have to start paying attention to the ads, Janet, I really can't think of what you're talking about. There's the Highlands--which is basically a bunch of shopping that you can find about anywhere, but it does have Cabela's--which, if you've never been there is pretty neat, with all of the wildlife--kinda like being at Carnegie Natural History Museum

 

[minniejack]

Coach--he's not a saint he has the big one already in his man-cave--

No seriously I do not always have my mind in the gutter....

 

[keishashadow]

mj probably a flea market set up in parking lot somewhere outside of town. We've never stopped @ cabelas for some reason or anotheri just got a big box from them though...i order DHs junk for xmas online

 

[donaldduck352]

Howdy Homies!!

Been very busy of laite.I did do some ketching up tho.

Soccer in the cold-OUTCH!!

Who was it that brought up the TV talk??I turnd on mine this morning and its got a green tint too it-Ogre Vision now .Well it is a old Sony flat screen that's almost 7yrs old now.So now,at the worst time possible,a new TV is gonnna be everyone in the house gift from Santa.I'm leaning towards the Sharp Aqouas.Since I stayed at RPR,they got these tv's in the room,I fell in love with the picture quality.I have to stay with a 40" class tho.I built the entertainment center in our LR 15yrs ago out of white oak and the biggest that it will fit is that.But my home theater is a Sony.I hate mix-matching equipment.But I will.

Thats what I hate about electronics,there out of date within a year or less.I bought the Sony surround sound system 3yrs ago for almost a grand.Now I can't sell it for $100!!!!!This thing cranks and rattles the house.It's rated at 1000watts and it rock's I love it.The nieghbors don't .

Keisha,Joyce hates when the Cabbela or Bass Pro Shop catalog comes in.I put a hurting on the CC..You should see her face when the statement comes in!!

 

[macraven]

hi ya homies...


i know, i have been mia but i do have a good excuse so i won't have to stand in the corner during recess.........

i ran away from home 3 weeks ago and moved in with my parental units.

they are still living in the waiting room and i was needed to give TLC to them.

now i am back sleeping in my own bed, and have a computer in my dump, i hope to return daily to our home for the homies here.......


i have tried to read back and ketchup.
so many posts i should address but if you don't mind, i'll jump in here with both feet and start anew.


i guess this is a good place to start with (as in) how is up for a card game tonight.......











btw, i have missed all of youse

 

[donaldduck352]

Welcome back mac!!!!

 

[macraven]

tanx double d.

and where were you at 2 this morning when i needed a partner for a game of uno???



we have snow now.
still snowing.....

 

[schumigirl]

Mac........hope your parents are doing ok. It must be nice having them close by when they need you.

Well we are now 11 days into 2 feet of snow.....which is unusual for us especially starting in November. So sick of it now.........DS hasn`t made college this week.....they closed 3 days and we couldn`t get him there the other 2. Luckily the lecturers have been e-mailing them work to do.

It`s starting to ease a little now snow wise, but it`s just icy now as we are having temps of -15.....again unusual for us for the time of year. Roads are like a skating rink tonight. And it`s to be just as cold next week too. Bit of a panic though as I don`t have any xmas presents at all as we haven`t been able to get to shops and online stuff isn`t getting through to be delivered!!!

But we have plenty of wine in stock so we`re ok

Good news is we`re booked to be back at RPR next August for 2 weeks again........so excited

We were back from our trip last month about 10 days when Tom said just to get it booked We couldn`t really bear the thought of not going next year I have the best husband ever

Hope everyone`s well and having a nice weekend

 

[keishashadow]

carole guess i can't complain about the 20 degrees or dusting of snow, yikes stay warm!!! im counting lucky stars that my mr is outside grilling steaks

mac - wondered where u be!!! welcome home see u got a ton of snow...or what would be considered a ton here, yinz guys probably sniffed @ it.

donald - u've been good this year, maybe santa willl bring a new tv (and if u haven't, i say go for the gusto being bad). i hope the mr liked the weather station i got him? a step up from older weather forecaster we have which he seems to enjoy, has rain & wind gauge...must be a guy thing

 

[macraven]

many thanks carole.

wowzie, i did see on the tv about the snow youse received.
very shocking as i can't remember the last time youse received that type of snow storm.

hooray for booking your next trip.

i adore royal pacific resort too!

yes 'um keisha.
we got snow also.

 

[circelli]

Hey there Homies,

I hope everyone is doing well. We don't have much snow at all, that is weird for us?!?!?!
Christmas shopping is in full swing here. Our youngest ds is turning 5 on Monday, we had his birthday party today, then both boys had soccer...it is bedtime for us!!!

 

[keishashadow]

Morning all!

dawnna - turning 5 is quite the milestone!! Happy Birthday to the youngin!

Saw the frigid north's temps are going to even hit Orlando today...poor little oranges

im , storm w/3 feet of snow heading south is just supposed to miss us here tomorrow.

 

[minniejack]

Morning all!

dawnna - turning 5 is quite the milestone!! Happy Birthday to the youngin!

Saw the frigid north's temps are going to even hit Orlando today...poor little oranges

im , storm w/3 feet of snow heading south is just supposed to miss us here tomorrow.

I'm hoping it misses us, too--I hate the cold!!!!! Brrrrr

Mountaineers are heading to Orlando for Bowl game. You know I keep hearing the discussion about bowl games and what a rip off they are to colleges--schools need a BB type playoff to make money--only the corporations are making money the way it is now and the schools--even if they win usually lose big bucks But until enough complain, life will go on...

 

[macraven]

someone in canada is a man today......
happy birthday to the big 5.

i was that age once and it was the time of my life!


mj, our homie thug, i hate cold also.
i will be glad to share the snow i have with youse.