We finally have done it. I called today to cancel our DirecTV service. Ann and I decided that we should get away from watching television and more into spending time together. The kids and I like to play games like dominoes and cards. I anticipate that the trend will continue.
It seems strange that most people I talk to wonder what we are going to do when the tv stops putting out programming. I can tell you what we are going to do.
1. Spend less money. If you add up all of the fees for our Directv, it was around $900 per year. Now that is money gone. G-O-N-E I say. Let's suppose instead that we take the money and invest it into our kids EdJones account making a paltry 6%. How much money will the kids have in 13 years? I leave it to you, dear reader to figure it out.
2. Spend more time together. Let's pretend that you only watch 4 shows/week and an occasional show every other night. How much time do you spend mesmerized in front of the TV? I say: Lots! and I am tired of it. I have things I want to read and I want my children to experience the joy of reading. Hopefully, Ann and I can set a good example.
I think these two gains are enough to warrant the expulsion of paid programming. However, we all still have access to FREE tv. Yes, we will probably start watching the free channels occasionally. I hope that our resolve to items 1 and 2 above keep the tv off most of the time.
Maybe Cayley will take up an interest in Bridge. I would love to teach her the game. :)
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BTW. that was an actual throw at the dart board. I have only done the 3 double bulls one other time in my life. There are 2 other pictures of it.
What a great idea! Good for you and Ann to take the active role to influence your children. I had no problem when I cancelled my cable and became limited to 4 TV stations. In fact, I leave my TV off sometimes for hours at a time. Just wish I had a good receiver for radio stations. I have access to several good ones in Spfd, but my clock-radio doesn't sound that good. Not griping - I have a good DVD with TV speakers that sound pretty good and I can listen to my favorites DVDs. And congratulations on that dart throw. I was going to ask you about it, but you're comment told me what I wanted to know.
Love to all the Bledsoes in Columbia, Mom (Grandma Carolyn)
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