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We Finally Found the BEST Digital Antenna and Cut the Cable Cord!

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“It should be noted that we would have probably never taken the leap had we not moved. Just keeping it real.”

The Robinator and I moved into our temporary digs and only set up the internet.  We decided that we'd finally, FINALLY cut the cord to cable!  I was excited because paying for a crapload of channels we don't watch really irked me greatly so I've been wanting to do this for over two years now.  Robby, on the other hand, found it difficult to let go of his total access to all sports all the time.  Because of this, I didn't think he'd ever go for it even though month-after-month paying that $250 Verizon Fios bill really annoyed him too.

But pay it we did.

We only have two televisions with us.  One in the living room and one in our bedroom.  

The one in the living room is a smart tv so it already had apps set up we could use when connected to the internet.  The bedroom tv isn't a smart tv so we use our Chromecast to watch television on it for now.  I'm going to buy an antenna for it too since I now know the best one to get.

The apps we use on our living room television are Netflix, HuluPlus, CNBC, Time, USA Today, BBC News, and Pandora.  We have more but those are the ones we use mostly.  

Now...the problem was network television and well...I need my "Scandal."  I could watch "Blackish" the next day, but I enjoy watching Olivia Pope while interacting online with our awesome group!  GO US!  So...I tried 4 different digital antennas to see which one would get ALL the DTV network channels available.  Seriously...I kept buying and returning them.  One I got 0 channels.  Seriously.  Nada.  LOL!  The next one, I got 6 channels but not ABC.  The next I got 7 channels but not CBS (I love CBS Sunday Morning.) and the next one, after scouring the internets for advice and reviews, I got 26 channels!  TWENTY SIX!  And that includes all the major networks and a whole lot of other channels I've heard of and some local ones I've never heard of.  I'm currently sitting here watching Shanti Lowry on the Bounce TV station.  GO SHANTI!!!!!!!!!!!!!  She's my favorite.  LOL!

The antenna is pretty cool in that it's super thin.  The cord is really long so you can play around with placing it properly to get the best reception.  Apparently you can paint over it so that it can blend in with the wall but I don't want to do that.  I hate the cord and am trying to hide it as much as possible but hey...I can only do so much now.  I'm considering moving it behind the mirror above the mantle so we can't see it but I'd still have to deal with the cord issue.  Needless to say...this battle might not be won.  I'm hoping that once I finish decorating the wall behind the television and the mantle...it will be much less obvious.

We are EXTREMELY happy with our decision to finally not be cable's witch with a b.  I was soooooooooooooo sick of cable and the stuff on cable that it annoyed me beyond reason.  With all of the streaming options we have plus the new one we pre-ordered and are waiting for:

All total we've spent about $120 plus monthly fees for Netflix and HuluPlus which come to about $16 a month.  And honestly...we would have those even if we have cable because we enjoy bing watching shows together on the sofa.  I was going to get rid of Amazon Prime but I can't now since I'll be using Amazon Prime Pantry and Subscriptions for shopping more than ever now because of my current local limited shopping options.  So yeah...would have had that anyway too.  No matter what I'm spending however...it's less than even one month of what I was paying Verizon Fios (it should be noted that we had a bundle, internet, phone and all the premium channels except the nekkid ones).

Let me know if you try out that antennae.  It's seriously a case of I tried 4 so you don't have to.  LOL!  Hope it helps you kick the cable habit too!

Smooches!

Scenario from Real Life...

You didn't have a relationship with your father.

You've learned from other people in your family that he treated your mother very badly before he left yall.

Your mother has never said a bad word about him simply saying that they couldn't work it out.

You've since met him and decided that you dodged a bullet by home not being involved in your life growing up.

You are now in your 40's.

You have a family, a good career and you're happy.

If you found out today that you had a half sibling...would it be important to you to get to know them?

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Settling In Nicely!

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This entire weekend was focused on unpacking as much as possible.  There is a lot of stuff it doesn't make any sense to unpack so sorting through everything and repacking what I won't need until we move is fun.  (Note sarcasm.)  I hung the key hook last night so yup...we've officially moved!

Jaru is used to going sit out on the deck and getting some sun whenever he wants to and has taken to standing at the backdoor staring at it until I open the door.  He seems to enjoy surveying all.  LOL!  Of course his majesty wouldn't actually lay down until I put a rug out.  *sigh*  When I put the rug down he gave me the most disgusted look as if to say..."Took you long enough."

I'm telling yall...that dog might not make it.

Of course that wasn't good enough so he's trying different spots.  I have to keep the door open so I'm sure Robby will be chasing down a fly or two once he comes home.  

I'm starting the quest today to find a hair salon.  Unfortunately, I haven't seen anyone yet whose hair made me want to ask them for a referral so I'm just going to try and find an Aveda salon somewhere and see if I can just get a blowout.  I'm currently sporting the air dried bohemian look which really doesn't do much for me.  LOL!  

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I've decided I'm doing Thanksgiving this year and the thought of not cooking for my FAVORITE holiday has hurt my heart.  I simply won't be able to do it right so we'll go to family and I'll eat what I can.  I figure by the time Christmas rolls around I'll have more of the lay of the land and be able to plan appropriately.  I haven't even found a good florist yet.  *sigh*  I stopped buying flowers awhile ago at 13700 because while packing was going on it didn't make sense and now...I want flowers in my life again.  

How was your weekend?  Getting ready for Thanksgiving yet?  Are you traveling or hosting?

Me = Nice Lady

When we pulled into our new neighborhood late Monday night, my eyebrow raised at the fact the neighbor across the street had a car parked on the lawn.

Um...no.

No worries...I knew I'd get my "Nice Lady" on and handle that soon.

The next morning I saw the young man sitting in his car with the driver's side door open and I walked over in nice-lady mode with a big old grin and my hand out.  

Me:  Hey neighbor!  Nice to meet you...I'm Mo...wait...you out here smoking weed in your car?  Seriously?

Him:  *Looking.Sheepish* - Uh...um...well...

Me:  *sigh*  Baby it's too early for all that...and why you parked on the grass?  Where they do that 'et?

Him:  *Nervous.Smiling.Laughing*

Me:  We'll try this again, baby.

Then I walked off shaking my head but still as "Nice Lady."  Yall know how we do.  

This morning I walked outside to see if the flower boxes I'd put up were receiving full sun.  The young man was outside putting air in his tire.  I waved and walked over.  

Me:  You ready to try this again?  (Laughing.)

Him:  Yes ma'am.

We shake hands and introduce ourselves.  He tells me where he works and I notice he's dressed for work ready to roll out.  

Me:  What do you think about the flower boxes?  Should I keep them there or move them to the back?

Him:  You can keep them there.  They look good there.  You got it going on with them flower boxes.

Me:  Thank you baby.  Now...why you park that car on the grass like that?  

Him:  It has a leak and I don't want to mess up the driveway.

Me:  But you're okay with it messing up the grass?  You can power wash the stain out of the driveway.  Once you kill the grass with oil...it's gone unless you do a lot of work to treat it right?

Him:  I guess I never thought about that.  And...we be blocking each other in and stuff.

Me:  Well park on the street if you know someone is going to have to pull out.  Don't park on the grass Baby...kinda makes it look like the hood when you do that.

Him:  Yes ma'am.  Imma try.

Me:  If you ever need a spot...you can park behind my truck in my driveway.

Him:  Yes ma'am.  Thank you ma'am.  

Me:  Well you have a good day at work okay?  I'm probably going to do some baking this weekend.  I'll bring yall some cookies okay?  Meet your mama 'nem.  Your mama 'nem stay here right?  I thought I saw you helping her to her car the other day.

Him:  Ooooh...that would be nice!  Yes ma'am.  My mama stay here.

Me:  Okay.  I'll be by this weekend!  Now let me go finish working.  

And so it begins.

The Robinator:  You out here gentrifying the neighborhood in less than a week.

Me:  You know how I do.

 

P.S.  We did discuss early morning weed usage albeit briefly.  He says he needs it to get through his day.  I simply nodded and told him that I guess you gotta do whatcha gotta do.  I'll have him setting up his patio to get his weed usage on out back of his home soon.  That should be private in my opinion. 

My Solo "Scandal" Watch Party!

I can't stand when Olivia is laying on the shams.  Unless you change your shams and duvet cover weekly because you wash them...you shouldn't do that.

I like wine but I'm not drinking wine in bed especially when I have white bed linen.  I'm clumsy.  

Yall know I hate her and Fitz together so I wanted Mellie to roll out there with a lamp and smack the ish out of him.

I'm so sorry but I still don't like Quinn.

Wait this dude just offed himself in front of Quinn.  She ain't no beast.  She should have stopped that.

Diaper Senator.  ROFL!  HE POOPED HIS PANTS!  

Beating ex-hubby is the replacement?  OH HELL NO!!!!!  IDDA FLEW ACROSS THE ROOM YELLING OBSCENITIES!

Olivia's eyebrows?  EVERY.SINGLE.THING.

WHITE COAT.  So much yeah.

Dammit Red...get a gun hell.  Don't let that mofo scare you shit.  Tell what you know so those mofos can dump that dude.  YOU THREW UP ON YOUR CLOTHES?

Poor baby.  I feel sorry for her.

Shiiiiiiiiiiit...fug Hill votes.  I'd out his azz.  Or get Huck to visit him.

Olivia:  Abby...look at me...what do you want?

Monnie:  Shelly...what do you want?

Shelly:  You can't do anything.

Monnie:  *INSERT.EVIL.GRIN*  Just remember...don't ask me any questions.  Ever.

BESTIE RULES!

Say yes Susan.  SAY YES!

Did they just wax her lip?  LOL!  So much yes.  People...keep your lip waxed if you have hair on your lip.

Embassy bombing but Cyrus rolls out for a nooner?

Mellie.  I love me some Mellie.  And her white gloves on china.  LOL!  But if she lets old girl get in her head...she's going to go downhill fast.

I hate how Olivia treats David.  I hate how David always gets in the crosshairs.

Hey Tom!

I have a feeling Tom is going to be no more than an extra soon.  Papa Pope can't let the one man who knows the whole truth and nothing but the truth continue to live.

Is Tom smitten with Olivia too?  Olivia is THAT.CHICK.

She broke Fitz down to his brake pads huh?  LOL!

Fitz tried to off himself?  

Can we get Tom to start answering necessary ish?  

Imma start calling her azz HOT.  Helen of Troy.  Yup...HOT.

She told him right.  Papa Pope is gunning for him no matter what.  He simply can't be allowed to live.  He knows too much.

Susan is going to crack under the pressure.  LOL!

That kid?  Every.single.thing.  LOLOLOLOLOL!

Them bunny slippers?  OH.YEAH!  LOL!

Abby's ex in the garage?  Why didn't she tell Huck yet?  TELL HUCK!  HELL YEAH!  SHE HAS A GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  SHOOT HIM!  SHOOT HIM!  SHOOT HIM!!!!!!!!!!

SHOOT HIM!  PTSD!  SHOOT HIM PLEASE SHOOT HIS AZZ!  I'VE NEVER WANTED ANYTHING MORE THAN I WANTED HER TO SHOOT HIS AZZ RIGHT NOW!

But um...how'd she get that gun in the car past security headed to White House parking?  Did she jump a fence?

I'd tell it Red.  I'd roll up on that podium and tell it.  I don't care about "where are they now" I'd tell it.  Holding my gun.  And I'd say...I will shoot that mofo if he ever comes near me again.

Fitz got that info about Jake from State Farm didn't he?  LOL!  HOT wasn't playing with his azz.  Olivia needs to tell him about the beater.  I don't like her pointy nails.  I don't like pointy nails.  Witchy Poo.

There goes the Fitz/Olivia music.  I hate that music. 

Are they havING phone sans ropas?  LOL!  Yall better write this ish!  BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  And then he hung up?  Left her hanging?  SERIOUSLY?  Girl...you'd better HOTfoot if over to the White House.  LOLOLOLOL!  I am DYING laughing!  That was pretty real.  Yall know it was.

Awwwwww...Baby Huck.

Cyrus...don't fall for the okey doke.

Did dude just call Susan an ugly egghead?  

TELL IT RED!  TELL IT!  Now shoot him too!

If I was Olivia and walked in on Papa Pope in my house...I'd turn around and leave.

UH.OH.SHOW.DOWN!

I hope she cuts his azz down to the quick.  That look in her eyes says she's about to.  GET.HIM!  (Papa Pope needs to get his teeth fixed.)  This entire show, from the beginning, has been about their relationship.  She fights against everything he's ever done.

Well...there goes Tom.  Knew that was going to go down.  

Mellie is letting that woman in her head.  Yall know she's about to say that tip right?  Right.

BAM.  Done.  

Cyrus' boy toy has to go.

Bye.Bye.Chuck!

So...sleazy boy has a heart?  I like that.  Red...don't fall for him.  UGH!  NO!  DAVID IS THE DUDE!

"Have some more bourbon and I'll touch your boob."  ROFL!  That made me burst out laughing.

Fitz/Mellie show down.  Is he going to tell her she was a pawn?

She's right.  She cracks for 2 months and he turns on her while she's been putting up with all of his shit forever.  I mean...his damn daddy raped her!

SO HAPPY THAT TOM FINALLY TOLD IT!

OLIVIA SET UP THAT HIT ON TOM?  HELL YEAH!

BABY HUCK IS A NATURAL!  YES!  YES!  YES!  MINI SPY!  SUPER SLEUTH!  PINT SIZED POPE!

GO GET JAKE OUTTA THERE!!!!!!!!!  GET YOUR MAN OLIVIA!  HEY JAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I MISSED YOU!  THREESOME!!!!!!  BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I enjoy this show man.  I know it's just a glorified soap opera that is unbelievable as hell but BAAAAAAAAAAABY...I ENJOY THE HELL OUT OF IT!  LOL!