No More

Today I did something that the kids are going to hate and I will probably Hate at first too.  But I think it will make our lives better in the long run.

I've disconnected the cable.

  Yep its all gone.

After weeks of flipping channels and finding NOTHING worth watching.

I've called the cable company and told them to shut it down.

Dont get me wrong there are a few shows I think are wonderful.  I"m a Hard Core Doctor Who.  I loved BBC America until they started running old American shows.  If I watched them on American channels why would I tune into BBC America to watch them again...I'm just saying...

Anyway ... I'm not a big reality TV fan all they show is greedy self centered people, drunk people acting stupid, or rude arrogant people going out of their way to crush the dreams and hopes of others all in the name of the all mighty ratings.  The tv shows they do bother to create all seem to go out of their way to out vulgar each other or show such horrible acts that it can give a sane person nightmares.  The worst of it all is the commercials.  The TV shows have ratings  (sort of)  but the commercials can be shown anywhere.  Imagine sitting down to a kid friendly show and have a commercial for  House at the End of The Street or Resident Evil pop up.  Been there done that!  Not to mention the ads directed at our Children.  How many times do I have to watch Toucan Sam and his Nephews assault and steal Fruit Loops from others.  What we are trying to teach our kids that if you REALLY REALLY want something GO AHEAD and take it from someone else!

Well you know the saying:  If you Don't like it Don't watch it!

  

SO I'M NOT GOING TO WATCH ANYMORE!

I'm keeping the internet and that's it.  My Bill is going from $179 to $54.  Sorry Doctor your not worth $125 a month and with the money I save I can just buy the series when it comes out on DVD.  Better yet I just watch it on Netflix and keep the house clear of extra clutter.  Humm I should add that into my costs  ... lets see Netflix is 9.99 a month so 63.99 a month ...NOPE still come out ahead without cable.

It's going to be rather interesting to see how things go now that its gone. I may get a set of rabbit ears to get the local channels ... do they still use those?  It would probably be a good idea so I can keep an eye on the local news and weather.  But no more zombie kids and more time to get where I want to be seems like a definite plus.

What do you think?  Have you cut the cord ..so to speak?  Have you considered getting rid of cable?  If you have gotten rid of cable how has it effected your life?

Just wondering...

: Shell begins offshore drilling in the Alaskan Arctic

Take an austere location with extreme weather add a short dead line then Get ready for the Next Big Environmental Disaster:

: Shell begins offshore drilling in the Alaskan Arctic

With the approval of the Obama Administration, Royal Dutch Shell began drilling into the ocean floor of the Chukchi Sea off the coast of Alaska yesterday morning.  The controversial operation, which has been vehemently opposed by environmental and Native groups, Will likely only last a few weeks this year until the Arctic winter sets in.  The U.S. government has said that Shell much complete operations by September 24th, however the oil giant has asked for an extension.

Read the rest at ENN.com

My Dad's 70'th Birthday

Ok Need a good reason to start saving up money. How about so you never have to miss moments like this ...

I didn't get a video of myself but I did take the leap too. So did the kiddies...

So if you ever need a reason to tell a co-worker No thanks I brought my lunch Well this is a good one.

Beware Post Disaster Scammers

There will always be those in need of help in some form or another.  There will also be those who prey on the generosity of those wanting to help.  These rather nasty people will send you e-mails, call you, send you letters they may even bug you on the street.  All looking for a way to jiggle your conscious into parting with your cash.

Don't Fall For It

I'm not saying don't be generous and help others in need I"m saying do it they right way.  There are plenty of legitimate organizations set up to help get donations to those who need them.  So if some unknown person starts begging you for cash to help the victims of which ever current natural disaster hits all you have to say is:     

 I already gave to the : 

Red Cross

or

Salvation Army

There are many other legitimate organizations to help move donations to where you want them to go.  IF you are not sure about the charity you are thinking of donating to then go check out the

 Better Business Bureau's website

They have a very comprehensive list of honest charities looking to help others.    So be as generous as you want and keep the scammers out of your wallet.  

Good luck to all those people in Louisiana! 

Come Hell or High Water

 Well I've had the high water I guess I better start praying so I don't get the Hell!

Steps under water

Who's bright idea was it to try and drive through the river?

My new indoor water fall

The flood water is rising! 

 Thanks Long Island Railroad... Your clear cutting of the trees across the street and leaving the debris behind has left us with twice the noise and a lovely river when it rains.

A Long Walk

I was feeling very restless last night.  It was horrible... nothing seemed appealing.  The Television was filled with crap I didn't want to watch, I wasn't in the mood for video games, I have plenty of good books but didn't feel like reading them.  I even took a look at what was in the movies and nothing was there that couldn't wait till it came out on video... Sorry Batman I'll wait!

Finally the restlessness got to be too much and I had to do something so I took the dog for a walk.

 I have to tell you it was the best choice ever! 

The temperature outside was perfect and the humidity was low and a light breeze kept the mosquitoes at bay.  The neighborhood was so quiet you might think there was no one left if not for the occasional train going by.   It was a wonderful time to think about nothing or anything.  Even the squirrels were laying low so Cricket just padded along beside me.  It was one of those moments when everything seemed at peace ...though I know that its not... it was a very restful moment. 

When I got home I found something on TV that was worth time to watch.  It was a sneek peek of a show coming out in September Called Farm Kings.  About a family of brothers taking on the life of farmers together.  Now I am a true hater when it comes to reality TV.  I think it is dehumanizing as people try to out asshole each other...excuse my language.  But this is a show about family coming together and I think that is something that is sorely missing from America today.  The ability of a family to pull together and work toward making everyones life better. 

 Here is an even smaller sneek peek from Youtube. 

Come September I'll be watching I hope you will to.  This is a show that should be number 1 on the Neilson rating.  I know it won't be cause it will hopefully be a show that shows what a family should be, not how much hurt someone can pour on one another. NO fashion diva's who treat others like SHIT,  No pick on out of 20 to a relationship that will never work, no Judges crushing the dreams of hopeful people.  Just a Hard working family sticking together.





Just A Little Bit Lucky

Ok I probably should be knocking on wood right now ... but if you've been watching the weather you've seen that Long Island has been getting knocked around a bit.  Here in this little nook we call Carle Place we have just been geting the rain and lighting.  The worst of it seems to have been going around us.  Plenty of water for my container garden ...no trees knocked down on my front lawn. 

I hope that all who have been affected by this bad weather gets the help they need as soon as possible. 

This has been one crazy year so far with the weather.  I probably could have started my container garden in January.  I'm starting to get so many tomatoes I might have to pull out the canning equipment.  I haven't used them in years and years.  So long that I may have to read up on them again.  Good thing the libaray is not too far away!

Vegetable Container Garden

Check out my First Harvest of the Year

First tasty bounty from my container garden

Which lead to the most beautiful salad every.  Why do I think it's the most beautiful salad ever? 

Thats easy Everthing in this salad I grew myself!