DTV Converter Boxes and VCRs

My tv's are old. I decided rather than buying a new tv, I'd go for the converter box. I sent awqy for my coupons in Feb, so they wouldn't run out before I got mine. I actually go the coupons earlier in the month.

I finally had time to go find the boxes at my local retailers. The directions to set it up, appeared to be easy to follow. The first one I got set up right away. The second one, I had to play with cords and then finally got it set up.

That's when I came across the problem with my vcr. My vcrs are analog also. It turns out in order to do timed programming, you must have the box on and set to the channel you want. The vcr is set to channel 3, sort of like scrambled cable signals and boxes. Oh joy. It only took me an hour or so of playing with it and checking the net to discover this.

The government and broadcasters may want you to watch tv, but I don't think they want you to record it easily. Oh well, until the sets die, I'll live. I'll just say goodbye to programming multiple shows on different channels at the same time, unless of course I'm are using multiple vcrs. Good thing, I've cut down on the numbers of shows I watch. Of course now I have access to 5 versions of channel 17.

Trip Advisor -addictive & fun

• Create your own travel map or travel blog


• Visit TripAdvisor.com

Ning, Facebook, Rss Feeds - trying to keep up

Well, I actually went back and looked at Ning again today. I hadn't been there in awhile. A few more RCL members had joined a group I started.

I added the trip advisor to my Facebook account. That thing is addictive. I also added a count up clock to my account. Pandora is neat too. I can blame 1 More Mile JD for Pandora & Trip Advisor.

The rss feed has been very handy to keep up with others' blogs.

Catching up

Well, I'm finally almost caught up to where I think I should be, at least until the next journal heads my way. PLA put me behind. I had also taken some time off previously - voluntarily (visiting with my nephew and sister) and not so voluntarily(medical).

I've been having fun reading other's blogs and keeping up with my rss feeds. I'm easily amused.