6 rabbits? six hats? 6 carrots?


how about mini carrots?

how about mini carrots?

A Volkswagon rabbit?

rabbit ears for the tv

rabbit ears for the tv

You don't see too many of those anymore... I know I don't

Mainly due to the digital tv switch from last year?

You don't see too many of those anymore... I know I don't

Mainly due to the digital tv switch from last year?

We still have and use rabbit ears for the TV.

We still have and use rabbit ears for the TV.

They must still do that in Canada. I guess the digital TV switch must've only affected the US...unless I find out otherwise. I'm just not sure where rabbit ears are still in use, that's all.

They must still do that in Canada. I guess the digital TV switch must've only affected the US...unless I find out otherwise. I'm just not sure where rabbit ears are still in use, that's all.

We are switching to digital, but not sure when. Probably 95% of the country knows this answer, not me.

We are switching to digital, but not sure when. Probably 95% of the country knows this answer, not me.

Oh, okay. Last year must've been just for the US. I knew about it because I'd heard ads for it.

You don't see too many of those anymore... I know I don't

Mainly due to the digital tv switch from last year?


http://www.fox47.com/sections/station/dtv/images/tv-indoor.jpg

Oh, okay. Last year must've been just for the US. I knew about it because I'd heard ads for it.


I remember when the US switched last year, we lost 2 stations...

http://www.fox47.com/sections/station/dtv/images/tv-indoor.jpg

Yeah, I so remember when tvs used to look like that!

Our very first one had a knob on the side for changing the channel.

Yeah, I so remember when tvs used to look like that!

Our very first one had a knob on the side for changing the channel.

The worst 2 TV's I remember having were black & white TV's

The worst 2 TV's I remember having were black & white TV's

I can probably figure out why..

I can probably figure out why..

Coz I'm old  ;)

Yeah, I so remember when tvs used to look like that!

Our very first one had a knob on the side for changing the channel.


I hated getting up and changing the channel using the knob.

I hated getting up and changing the channel using the knob.

The volume also had to be adjusted using a knob that was on the set.

The volume also had to be adjusted using a knob that was on the set.



and the knobs were so big.

and the knobs were so big.

Some tv's had two knobs: one for VHF and the other for UHF. To get the UHF channels, one would turn the VHF knob to "U" (located between "13" and "2"). My old TV didn't pick up UHF very well, mainly due to the location I was in.

I'm trying to remember a little tv we use to have when I was little.  It was a Panisonic, had rabbit ears two knobs and a little thing you pull to turn it on and adjust the volume with.

The volume also had to be adjusted using a knob that was on the set.


and the knobs were so big.

Some tv's had two knobs: one for VHF and the other for UHF. To get the UHF channels, one would turn the VHF knob to "U" (located between "13" and "2"). My old TV didn't pick up UHF very well, mainly due to the location I was in.

The good old days...

The good old days...

Well, for a while during the 1980's we actually did pick up a couple of UHF channels; I do have a few memories of watching Sesame Street on KCET (a PBS affiliate), channel 28 in Los Angeles. After we got a new TV in early 1989 (one with a remote control), we didn't pick up UHF much at all. Like I said, it was mainly due to our location, and the edict of our mobile home park that we couldn't put antennas on our mobile homes. It was either use rabbit ears (which helped improve the picture quality of some channels, including a couple VHF ones) or pay extra for cable (which some folks did).

The good old days...


I miss old tv,the hell with new technology and HDTV.

I miss old tv,the hell with new technology and HDTV.

I hated getting up and changing the channel using the knob.

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My thoughts exactly; in one post he hates watching TV the old way, but in another post he misses it and disses the current quality of TV? I don't quite get it.

I like HDTV very much; in fact I have been watching Dodgers baseball games in high-def for the past two years now. The picture quality is great.

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Sorry about that I guess I was confused.

Sorry about that I guess I was confused.

Understood.

Understood.



I was just saying I miss the old televisions.

I was just saying I miss the old televisions.

I sorta do too, in that they are classic icons of popular culture; you might be able to see some on display at museums.

I sorta do too, in that they are classic icons of popular culture; you might be able to see some on display at museums.



Museum Of Television And Radio.

Museum Of Television And Radio.

And where is that located?


I have been to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago; my family and I visited it in 1994 when we were there. Very interesting place.

And where is that located?


I have been to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago; my family and I visited it in 1994 when we were there. Very interesting place.



Manhattan.

Manhattan.

so in New York, essentially. If I ever visit the East Coast (which I'd like to do someday), I will be sure to check it out.

so in New York, essentially. If I ever visit the East Coast (which I'd like to do someday), I will be sure to check it out.


you'd have to take the F Train.

you'd have to take the F Train.

And is that a subway?

And is that a subway?


Yes It Is.

Yes It Is.

I figured; since New York City is known for its subways. :)

In Los Angeles, there are two subway lines: the Purple Line (which stays in the downtown part of L.A., going as far west as Wilshire/Western), and the Red Line (which goes into Hollywood). Up until maybe five years ago or so, both lines were called the Red Line, since that was the name given to the entire subway system when it first opened. But then they wanted to distinguish the lines, given that they split at Wilshire/Vermont. So the route that terminates at Wilshire/Western (which I had been using to get to and from work) is the Purple Line, and the route which goes into Hollywood is called the Red Line.

There are no subways in Modesto

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There are no subways in Modesto

Probably because it's not as heavily populated as Los Angeles or New York City?

Okay Howard maybe those type

You'll probably find 'em all over the US. I think I first ate a sandwich from there in 1989; it was one with sliced turkey.

You'll probably find 'em all over the US. I think I first ate a sandwich from there in 1989; it was one with sliced turkey.


I still eat Subways once in a while,My favorite is a Tuna with lettuce tomatoes,green peppers,hot peppers,chipotle sauce.

I still eat Subways once in a while,My favorite is a Tuna with lettuce tomatoes,green peppers,hot peppers,chipotle sauce.

Oh yes, I like the Tuna one as well.

Oh yes, I like the Tuna one as well.


What toppings do you have on yours?

What toppings do you have on yours?

Lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, green peppers; sometimes I like a little EVOO on it.

Lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, green peppers; sometimes I like a little EVOO on it.


What about hot peppers and chipoltle sauce?

What about hot peppers and chipoltle sauce?

Nah, I don't much care for those. :-\\

Nah, I don't much care for those. :-\\


I love hot peppers on my sandwich but then it doesn't agree with me later on.

I like hot dogs    relish today, ketchup tomorrow

I love hot peppers on my sandwich but then it doesn't agree with me later on.

For that reason, I don't often eat 'em. Sometimes food looks and tastes good to me, but later it doesn't agree with me. DYHIW you like something that doesn't like you?

For that reason, I don't often eat 'em. Sometimes food looks and tastes good to me, but later it doesn't agree with me. DYHIW you like something that doesn't like you?


I know that feeling.

Yeah just found that hot dog thing on a t- shirt design and thought I'd interrupt you.

Oh yes, T-shirt designs. I've seen lots of creative ones over time and have some favorites. :D

I've kind of been looking around to get some ideas if I do want to sale T- shirts.  I don't really have a passion for doing it, but I either don't have passion for things or don't know how I would sell whatever, so I'm trying to make something work for me.  I'm just not sure why I'd have to get a printer for $1000 to print two colors with most designs that you can stencil.  Maybe if you need to do 20 of something at a time and are taking orders, but I'm not interested in becoming a huge business at this point. 

I used to have one that said "Sushi in the sky with diamonds", which was an obvious pun on a Beatles song title.

Oh yes, T-shirt designs. I've seen lots of creative ones over time and have some favorites. :D


My Mother does creative designs on T-Shirts.

There's all kinds of puns and whatever, but I'm trying to come up with/ look for ones that go real well on a shirt and or apply to a bunch of people.   I'm not 50 I'm 18 with 32 years of experience, wasn't me, as seen on tv, I'm what Willis was talking about.  I like the tux and jail jumpsuit designs.  



What kind of stuf does your mom do Howard?

There's all kinds of puns and whatever, but I'm trying to come up with/ look for ones that go real well on a shirt and or apply to a bunch of people.   I'm not 50 I'm 18 with 32 years of experience, wasn't me, as seen on tv, I'm what Willis was talking about.  I like the tux and jail jumpsuit designs.  



What kind of stuf does your mom do Howard?


she uses fantasy and reality for her creativeness and puts it on T-Shirts.

cool,  does she paint or draw it on or use t- shirt transfers or something?

cool,  does she paint or draw it on or use t- shirt transfers or something?


She takes pictures from the internet or pictures from people's heads and uses them to transfer onto shirt transfers.

so she uses transfer paper and irons it on the the shirt?

so she uses transfer paper and irons it on the the shirt?



yes she does.

okay cool.  Some people don't like t-shirt transfers because they make the shirt hard.  Id rather do die and stencils if I get into doing this. I want to do some tie dye anyway. 

I know a place where you can get custom t-shirts made, as long as you don't use copyrighted stuff.

I know a place where you can get custom t-shirts made, as long as you don't use copyrighted stuff.


I'll bet there's a bunch of places like that, or there will be.

I know a place where you can get custom t-shirts made, as long as you don't use copyrighted stuff.



where is that?

I saw a butterfly outside, one of the many checkered butterflies

I know a place where you can get custom t-shirts made, as long as you don't use copyrighted stuff.

That might be interesting.




where is that?

I'm curious too.

I wonder what would happen if I did 2 spirals to make a jester hat and did an evil looking smilie.  Yeah tie die stuff

I wonder what would happen if I did 2 spirals to make a jester hat and did an evil looking smilie.  Yeah tie die stuff

Go for it!

definatly be something I'd try.  I was looking at some methods of tieing the shirts, Ive only done a sprial before.  I've never done like a rats tail and tied it up as much as possible.  so I think I'd like to make that my first project.  I have teal, blue, and purple die and I might want to do a couple of them in just the teal and purple and two in all three of the colors to see how they mix.  Still thinking about how I would do the other one.

definatly be something I'd try.  I was looking at some methods of tieing the shirts, Ive only done a sprial before.  I've never done like a rats tail and tied it up as much as possible.  so I think I'd like to make that my first project.  I have teal, blue, and purple die and I might want to do a couple of them in just the teal and purple and two in all three of the colors to see how they mix.  Still thinking about how I would do the other one.

excellent. I'm sure they'll turn out fine.

well you don't know until you try.  One slight difference in the knot can change a lot and if the dye isn't cooperating or whatever there could be differences there. That's why I thought I'd do two of each and take my observation notes and keep the one or two I like

well you don't know until you try.  One slight difference in the knot can change a lot and if the dye isn't cooperating or whatever there could be differences there. That's why I thought I'd do two of each and take my observation notes and keep the one or two I like

yeah that's probably the best way to go. Just like when you try out anything.

If I do them in tub baths though, I can probably get myself some more shirts then 4.  and try some other folds.

...yep, there's a multitude of possibilities.

yeah, and I'd start some time if I can stay awake long enough to do anything.  I've been dozing off in frount of the computer.

yeah, and I'd start some time if I can stay awake long enough to do anything.  I've been dozing off in frount of the computer.


stop dozing off.

I'd like to

do you drink coffee or tea? ???

tea, one of the biggest problems though is big sticks are ice and that's it.  I had some pancakes for breakfast so that was good.  Plus I'm whearing my sunglasses right now and have spent all day up until now off the computer and  no tv.

yea lasagna that's easy to split the noodle with the front teeth.  My head hurts, haven't been wearing my ci must be my glasses.  Wearing mask while on the computer.  problem solved

tea, one of the biggest problems though is big sticks are ice and that's it.  I had some pancakes for breakfast so that was good.  Plus I'm whearing my sunglasses right now and have spent all day up until now off the computer and  no tv.

I like to drink iced tea, especially during the summer. I know it has antioxidants in it.

cherry Juicy Juice and ice tea has been what I've been drinking.

ooh yeah, Juicy Juice. I remember drinking that stuff when I was a kid.

ooh yeah, Juicy Juice. I remember drinking that stuff when I was a kid.


I remember Kool Aid.

I remember Kool Aid.

Kool Aid has been around for ages.

I never drank much of it.  Just a bunch of sugar and dye.

I never drank much of it.  Just a bunch of sugar and dye.

Precisely the reason I seldom drank it too.

Kool Aid has been around for ages.


like the Kool Aid Man.

I like it when he shows up at the craziest times

like the Kool Aid Man.

Ah yes, the giant pitcher head with a face on it. That has been a true advertising icon for a mighty long time.

oh yeah!

Ah yes, the giant pitcher head with a face on it. That has been a true advertising icon for a mighty long time.


where he crashes into a wall.

where he crashes into a wall.

Yes, I think he did that in some TV commercials.

Yes, I think he did that in some TV commercials.


back in the early 80's.

back in the early 80's.

Even in the later 80's I think it might've continued to be a running gag. I remember cuz I used to watch a little bit of kid-oriented TV back then. I remember a couple of kid-oriented game shows such as "Double Dare" and "Fun House."

I watched Double Dare and Fun House

I watched Double Dare and Fun House

Yeah those were fun shows. Both of them involved kids getting into messy stunts. They would usually get squirted or bombarded with some gooey liquidy stuff.

Here's one such stunt from FH:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acp5ZamsoBY

Here's part of an early episode (from the first season, 1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj0V2XRcQFg&feature=related

And the other three segments are nearby.

DD      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKq8e66axL8

I watched Double Dare and Fun House


Me too.

I loved Fun House, especially the bonus round, which featured the title attribute. The winning team was given two minutes to go in there and grab tags relating to prizes offered. One of the kids would go in and grab three tags from the various attractions/rooms, come back out, and let the other kid go in there, and keep doing this pattern until time ran out. It looked like a lot of fun. I wished I could have gone on there.

DD      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKq8e66axL8

I saw a few other clips as well; thanks for this one. O0

...Not to be confused with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riIxLHz6yx4
(In the 70s there was a game show with the same name, but a different concept altogether!)

Been nearly a month since we last discussed anything on Miscellaneous. What do we talk about now...the fall season?

http://blogs.targetx.com/hbu/DawgTracks/fall-leaves.jpg

I don't have any fall plants.  I don't have any costumes ideas or any plans to do anything.  I love eating pumpkin.

I hope to find a new place to live in the fall.

I love The Fall Season.

I love The Fall Season.
That season does have a romantic feel to it.

That season does have a romantic feel to it.


but the nights are cool and crisp.

but the nights are cool and crisp.
Warm fires lit up?

Warm fires lit up?


and the heaters are on full blast.

and the heaters are on full blast.
Winter draws on?

Winter draws on?


with snow.

with snow.
hopefully snow will come much later on.

hopefully snow will come much later on.


I hope so not like last year.

I hope so not like last year.
True, not as back as January and February for us.

True, not as back as January and February for us.


New York every week had snowstorm after snowstorm.

New York every week had snowstorm after snowstorm.
Meteorologists are predicting a bad winter for the UK this winter.

Meteorologists are predicting a bad winter for the UK this winter.


with lots of snow?

New York every week had snowstorm after snowstorm.

California doesn't have those things, thankfully. All we usually get in terms of precipitation is rain. We had lots of it in January 2005.

California doesn't have those things, thankfully. All we usually get in terms of precipitation is rain. We had lots of it in January 2005.


and Earthquakes too.

We are expecting the worst winter here in the last 50 years, according to the weather people.

New York might have a bad winter too.

and Earthquakes too.

That's right. Especially since a major fault line---the San Andreas---runs through the state of California.

We are expecting the worst winter here in the last 50 years, according to the weather people.


New York might have a bad winter too.

Hope you guys are prepared for it...

Hope you guys are prepared for it...


We are always prepared for it.

We are always prepared for it.

Good to know.

13 years ago we had an El Nino season, with lots of rainstorms.

We are expecting the worst winter here in the last 50 years, according to the weather people.
The last two nights here have been very cold.

The last two nights here have been very cold.

below o celsius?

The last two nights here have been very cold.


over here it's been quite chilly.

over here it's been quite chilly.
It has been slightly warmer today, but the weekend looks to be cold.

It has been slightly warmer today, but the weekend looks to be cold.



over the weeknd It'll be cooler than normal but warmer too.