Thinking of getting rid of the TV

[Old Hack]

I think the only TV I watch now, is the Gadget Show, which has turned tulipe, Robson Green's fishing show, which I like, but not for the gobby little northern tulipe he is and walking dead. Aside from this, its being force fed childrens TV as I nap, a bit of sport, although even thats starting to be a load of tulipe too.

Starting to think of doing the same, and it's only the fear of managing my feral children indoors when it rains that's kept the damn thing. Non rainy days is grand, as we all cycle of canoe around the Rhynes here. It's rain that I fear.

[minestrone]

I watch a lot of movies, probably as much as 7 over the week and quite a bit more if I am benched.

I even make a point of picking up the TV pages at the weekend and picking out the best of the films coming up to be SKY+ed.

Been thinking about chucking sky movies, there really is little value for money there.

[Diver]

I watch a lot of movies, probably as much as 7 over the week and quite a bit more if I am benched.

I even make a point of picking up the TV pages at the weekend and picking out the best of the films coming up to be SKY+ed.

Been thinking about chucking sky movies, there really is little value for money there.

I got rid of Sky Movies as I always buy the Bluray or DVD of any good film I want to watch anyway.

[MarillionFan]

I watch a lot of movies, probably as much as 7 over the week and quite a bit more if I am benched.

I even make a point of picking up the TV pages at the weekend and picking out the best of the films coming up to be SKY+ed.

Been thinking about chucking sky movies, there really is little value for money there.

What is this bench you speak of???

Ive got rid of cable recently but replaced it with three freeview boxes.

[Pondlife]

What is this bench you speak of???

Ive got rid of cable recently but replaced it with three freeview boxes.

How's your head today?

Tsk, getting drunk on American beer indeed.

[MarillionFan]

How's your head today?

Tsk, getting drunk on American beer indeed.

Head is fine. My guts though.

[Pondlife]

Head is fine. My guts though.

You need to find yourself a more cosmopolitan hotel sharpish MF. A couple of weeks staying in the Cystitis Towers means a one way ticket to lardy gut bucket central.

I've been to NJ and so know of what I speak.

[Sysman]

Even better. Gotta pay for a license anyway so might as well get the use.

Where I live, even folks with no TV are going to have to get a licence if they want broadband.

On that basis my TV is staying until it croaks. I like the occasional documentary or film.

Gf chef and I have had the same discussion. We hardly ever watch tv and the tv itself is very noticeable (not Chav sized but still noticeable).

I wouldn't want to get rid as I love watching movies so I think the best solution (and quite possibly overkill) is to switch the tv for a projector and automatic screen. That way, for 90% of the time nothing is in obvious sight but then a great home cinema is just a click of a remote away.

In one house I moved the telly (plus amplifier and decent speakers) into a spare bedroom, bought a sofa bed and voila, Telly Room that doubled up as guest accomodation. That also gave me the excuse to upgrade the Hifi in the living room.