MadamSarcastra
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I have not. Had to look up what "salad beans" meant.... it's just three bean salad beans. LMAO
I'd probably use those in chili... I already use two to three different kinds of beans when I make it. 
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I'd probably use those in chili... I already use two to three different kinds of beans when I make it. 
I bought this at Wegmans's today. I'll let you know my verdict.
BlueRisella - Organic 'Vegan Blue Cheese' 200g (CHILLED)
BlueRisella - Organic 'Vegan Blue Cheese' 200g (CHILLED)
Damn...it's not working. I think I'm missing something...like an antennae? Which currently is cable? I thought the whole point of the converter was that I didn't need cable...but I didn't think I still needed some kind of antennae. I do have this "thing" that goes on the wall/window which is supposed to help with reception. But the tv keeps saying "no signal"...back to the drawing board. I'm not giving up yet, lol.
I got a cute little desk for my computer. I had this big monstrosity...a tall cabinet-like piece of furniture...that I a friend had given me, but Bratt keeps jumping up on it and I have to keep taking him down because it's too high for him to jump. So it's my final piece of tall furniture that I got rid of, all because of him. He's such a head. I will writing about him in one of the other "cat" threads.
So back to this cute little desk. I love it. I think I will now be able to do more from my desktop instead of relying solely on my phone. I'll post a pic.
head. I will writing about him in one of the other "cat" threads.So back to this cute little desk. I love it. I think I will now be able to do more from my desktop instead of relying solely on my phone. I'll post a pic.
This is a stock photo...mine will never look that neat no matter how hard I try, haha.
A converter is for older tvs that only get analog signals, like the ones that still use banana jacks instead of the coax lines. You do need an antennae to get local channels now. I can't explain it any better, but I remember when they converted the signals from analog to digital people could get a coupon for a free converter box. I got one but then bought a new tv
I still have a good deal with spectrum for internet and basic channels. My problem is good internet is still expensive on its own and you need that for everything else! Dammit, we paid for it with tax dollars already!
Geesh, I don't think I'll ever figure it out then. I just keep reading that "seniors" can save money by ditching cable and going with the converter and subscribing to things like Netflix, Hula, etc. So now I have to figure out how to get an antennae? And this thing I bought from amazon which is supposed to help with reception is useless?
Unless you have some other kind of converter? What I'm thinking is the converter boxes they had when they first went from analog to digital tv signals. The new tvs were able to pick up digital, the old ones needed the converter box to be able to convert the signal.Geesh, I don't think I'll ever figure it out then. I just keep reading that "seniors" can save money by ditching cable and going with the converter and subscribing to things like Netflix, Hula, etc. So now I have to figure out how to get an antennae? And this thing I bought from amazon which is supposed to help with reception is useless?
Do I really need a digital converter box for my TV?
Heres a site to determine where the local tv broadcast antennas are located in your area so you can tell how well, what type, and how to position an antenna-
TV Broadcast Tower Locator (OTA DTv)
There are many ways to stream channels with services from the internet, and if you have a smart tv, or something like Roku, Firestick. Then there are streaming service like Set tv SET TV - The Best Premium IPTV Service you can get all those shows and from what I understand, local stations- for a fee. I know someone who has that but you have to compare it to having to pay for internet + their fee ( $20 a month), and what you'd pay for a bundle internet + basic cable. My option right now is still the bundle but I'm looking for when it changes!
No, I think it is the same converter...I did not make the connection that they were for older analog tv’s. I just thought that by going digital, anyone without cable wouldn’t be able to get the local channels. So I’m obviously missing something, lol. I will keep trying to figure it out, though. I really want to ditch cable. My son said that I should be able to live stream local channels but I thought that meant watching from a computer. But from what you are saying, I should be able to do that because I do have a smart (ROKU) tv. Aggghhhh...technology is so wasted on me. And here I thought I was keeping up pretty well for an old(er) woman!
I will continue to research. I am currently paying $250 for cable, internet and phone with NO movie channels like HBO, showtime, etc. We do have three cable boxes And I don’t even have the dvr box because it’s an additional $15 a month. It’s absurd no matter how you look at it.
This should go in the gripe thread but it pertains to here. Every time I click on the TV Broadcast tower link I get this and have to close out completely because I can’t just “go back”. So I never get to read it. This happens occasionally when I try to click a link from FB, too.
This happens occasionally when I try to click a link from FB, too. That used to happen to me all the time when I had windows, but not since I've had a chromebook with chrome as the operating system!That set tv seems to be the best way to get local channels as well as others.We often discuss this at lunch and one guy has had set tv and internet and really likes it. From what I understand it can't be set up with a DVR, which is another reason I like my set up with Spectrum. I'm paying $74. for internet, dvr, and a step up from basic - like I get the news stations, hgtv, some of the premium stations
I did buy that nutrition extraction (nutribullet) from Aldi. Put some water and dishsoap in the container for the first time and it sparked and smoked! .
I'm taking it back and getting this one from Target instead-
Oster® Classic Series Blender with Travel Smoothie Cup - Red BLSTCG-RBG-000
.I'm taking it back and getting this one from Target instead-
Oster® Classic Series Blender with Travel Smoothie Cup - Red BLSTCG-RBG-000
Got that Oster blender from Target!
It's test, after it passed the water and soap test, was cashews soaked in room temp water. It blended the water and cashews very well. It is a larger base than the nutribullet type, but I think it will be nice to have the large blender pitcher, the blades are interchangeable with the smoothie cup.
It's test, after it passed the water and soap test
, was cashews soaked in room temp water. It blended the water and cashews very well. It is a larger base than the nutribullet type, but I think it will be nice to have the large blender pitcher, the blades are interchangeable with the smoothie cup.
MadamSarcastra
MadamSarcastra, over & out.
- 2 boxes Ortega Good Grains taco shells - (1 white corn/chia seeds & 1 whole grain corn/lentil)
- 1 bag Food Should Taste Good multigrain tortilla chips
- 3 Founders All Day IPA tall-boys (19.2 oz)
- 1 16 oz tub Yucatan guacamole
Checked out the avocados... two were like mush & the rest were rock-hard, hence the tub o' guac.... and that's not even close to my first choice, but they were out of the Kroger deli mild guac... they had the spicy, but the mild is surprisingly quite spicy & I didn't wanna risk it. Had a coupon for the chips, thought I'd give 'em a try....Oh, and a couple days ago, I used my 20%-off e-coupon at CVS and picked up an e.l.f. mascara (black) & lipstick (praline)....
ETA: I had to try a couple of the chips... Nummy!
They pack in a lot of awesome stuff/tasty flavors....
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