tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15335463.post4997341109563801231..comments2023-06-02T09:18:21.200-04:00Comments on Mostly Mikeable: Pet Peevesmichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05967990838219498777noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15335463.post-56904713023400172902008-12-11T18:13:00.000-05:002008-12-11T18:13:00.000-05:00I think this is echoing the other inputs, but Katr...I think this is echoing the other inputs, but Katrina and I watch about the same. The advantage now are many:<BR/><BR/>1. We can watch an hour show in about 45 minutes.<BR/>2. We never miss our favorite shows. The total shows we watch are the same. <BR/>3. We are now watching TV on our schedule, not somebody elses schedule.<BR/>4. I never miss something cool, like "Engineering an Empire", or just one time shows that sound cool. I don't watch most of what I record, but if I have some time, I get to watch something I want to watch. <BR/><BR/>Over all, it has not increased our TV watching, but has signficantly enhanced the experience. In fact, I would have a very hard time going without now.I Eat Dentistshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004674623649734533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15335463.post-75497448998163176192008-11-28T20:32:00.000-05:002008-11-28T20:32:00.000-05:00That's a good thought - I hadn't considered it muc...That's a good thought - I hadn't considered it much. I don't think we watch any more tv, but only because we don't have a satelite or cable. We can record network tv, but that's it. I know for sure I would have the tv on all the time if we had one of those things. As it is, I record The Office, Biggest Loser and the Simpsons and I watched all of those before the DVR. <BR/><BR/>Although, I will admit that it used to be that if I had plans, I would just miss the show. Now I can catch up on it if I miss it, so I guess I do end up watching a little more.Kentucky Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130649604820350661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15335463.post-56470444182163925052008-11-25T20:04:00.000-05:002008-11-25T20:04:00.000-05:00Thanks Brandi, for the congratulations and complim...Thanks Brandi, for the congratulations and compliment as well as the good input about DVRs.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'll call SureWest (we already have cable, phone, and internet with them) and see if I can get a DVR for free too.michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05967990838219498777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15335463.post-55502284789472118422008-11-25T18:40:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:40:00.000-05:00Hi Mike,First, I wanted to say congratulations on ...Hi Mike,<BR/>First, I wanted to say congratulations on the expansion of your family. There seems to be a great rescemblance of L & E, at least in pictures. BTW, they are adorable.<BR/><BR/>I would have to second the first comment regarding the DVR topic. There really are only a couple of shows, (one being, "The Office") that we really like. It's so nice to record it and watch it if and when we want. The buffering feature is a great quality to have to make it easy to stop a live show whenever you're interrupted (I have 3 interruptions ages 4, 7 & 12) or, as specified in the first comment, you simply don't want your children to hear/see the show you're watching. I don't find we're watching any more shows than we normally would (frankly, because we think many shows are kind of sucky) without a DVR. And the ease and convenience of a DVR so beat the old school VCR taping, hands-<BR/> down. We have a bundle with Surewest and have been recieving DVR free for nearly a near. Surewest will not begin charging customers $10 per month until they get the bugs worked out of the system. Speaking of which, having to sometimes deal with these "bugs" can be an ache in the butt.Brandi H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16535726838010963283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15335463.post-10274379667307361912008-11-24T12:52:00.000-05:002008-11-24T12:52:00.000-05:00Good input Kelli. Thanks.Good input Kelli. Thanks.michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05967990838219498777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15335463.post-81451116095987069052008-11-22T13:23:00.000-05:002008-11-22T13:23:00.000-05:00We have had a DVR for about year now. Actually, no...We have had a DVR for about year now. Actually, now I can watch less TV...I only watch the shows I am really interested in. Plus, if it isn't acceptable for little ears (even if they're in another room, they can hear the TV) I can save it for later. Plus, the kids things (vegitales and holiday cartoons coming up) I can record and have them watch w/out the commercials aimed at kids. Not only all of those things, but if there is something on that Stephen wants to watch, and I need help w/ the kids...then he can press record and just come back to it. <BR/>I didn't think that it would be this good, really. We aren't big TV people, but the advantages outweigh the negatives....there are my two cents!~Praying Through Life~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10471542297174858058noreply@blogger.com