Hello EArl,

On Sun 2038-Jun-27 16:00, Earl Croasmun (1:226/600) wrote to Richard Webb:

-> Most I know either have the converters, or digital ready
-> sets, or don't give a rip about a tv.  We don't have a
-> television, so we never got a converter .

EC> There have been periods in my life when I went without television
EC> for a couple of years at a time.  I felt no sense of loss, as I had
EC> other things keeping me busy.  But I will confess that in recent
EC> years I have become addicted to a few mindless situation comedies
EC> that provide 30 minutes of light amusement.

I haven't found a sitcomm in years I found amusing, and most of this
reality tv stuff about makes me barf.  WHen my lady
and I travel I end up doing cnn or other news and
educational programing.  THe lady does Law and Order reruns
or educational stuff.

I'll watch sports networks too occasionally, but I don't
miss it.  I do ham radio, and do a lot of shortwave
listening for news etc.  I find I'm better informed actually as I don't
care for most television news coverage.

EC> A friend of mine did better than just feeling no sense of loss,
EC> though. He did a few turns on the DEW line, above the Arctic Circle,
EC> away from TV, radio, sunlight, fresh air, and so on.  He had a large
EC> stack of books sent to him, spent his spare time reading, and went
EC> on to make a fairly good living as a science-fiction writer when he
EC> got out. 

I can believe that.  I read a lot as well.

Regards,
           Richard
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