We've gone back and forth for a while -- keep the cable television, let it go, ... no let's keep it,... no let's cut it now. I remember missing HBO when we cut that -- I was hopelessly hooked on the Sopranos.
For a variety of reasons, including now having a small child, we've decided that now's the time to cut it.
The call has been made. After this month, we'll have about 12 channels instead of a gazillion. How will we survive?
What I'll miss:
Comedy Central
Monk
Cable news
Cooking shows
Home improvement shows
The occasional good movie, including the 5-millionth showings of Coming to America and Office Space.
What I won't miss:
Boobs everywhere
Half a gazillion channels showing violence
"Television for women" - at least that's what they call it... I call it the victim's channel
The Poker channel
I'm sure I'll go through some kind of withdrawal period, but we'll survive. With the weather getting nicer, we'll be outside a lot more. I plan to do more reading, too, when the little one is sleeping & I'm not.
Have you ever cut your cable? Do you miss it? If you haven't cut it, what do you think you'd miss if you cancelled it?
Hi Marie, back for a second round at Michele's invite!
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 08:54 AM
Hi, Marie. Congrats on being Michele's site of the day!
You are a far braver woman than I -- good luck with the cable withdrawal!
Posted by: Suzanne | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 08:55 AM
How's this for weird, I've never had cable. I'm sure I'd end up watching way too much t.v. if I did.
Oh and hello, Michele sent me!
Posted by: iliana | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 09:02 AM
Good morning, Michele sent me.
I have lived with no cable before, but I was single, childless and lived alone. That's no longer the case and though I could live without it, Sweetie is an absolute TV junkie. It would not be pretty if I were to do it now.
Posted by: terrilynn | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 09:08 AM
Hello everyone! Thanks so much for visiting! I can't believe I have a post up with the word "boobs" in it when I'm Michele's site of the day. Must post something else...
In the meantime, please make yourselves at home. Tea, anyone?
Posted by: Marie | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 09:21 AM
Michele sent me, but I will be back on my own!
I would never be able to give up cable...its an addiction!!!
Posted by: True Jersey Girl | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 09:40 AM
Hello, Michele sent me!
I grew up without cable TV, but I love having it now. We just don't have the premium channels like HBO. Part of me would love to, but I'd just get too addicted.
Posted by: tanya | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 09:46 AM
Hello, Michele sent me.
I gave up TV for Lent 3 years running, and never really got back into the habit of it after the last time. I don't miss it. I read, and surf the net, and enjoy the quiet. Good luck!
Posted by: Wendi | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 09:53 AM
*laughs at victom network! I can't stand that channel! I have cable, but to be honest I don't know why. I hardly ever watch television anymore. Well, I do watch the Daily show every night before bed, so I would miss my comedy channel!
Michele sent me!
Posted by: Suzanne | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 10:00 AM
Hi! came by from Michele. My friend is the location scout for the Sopranos and my other friend used to massage some of the actors. I misst FOODTV, Living TV and Comedy Central.
Posted by: mrsmogul | Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 10:04 AM