Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 > there is a channel on directv that plays pbs kids shows 24/7. this is one of kailey's favorite channels. as a matter of fact, this is the channel that we had on for MONTHS, because she wouldn't allow it to be changed. this isn't the only channel she watches now, but she still loves it. would i be stupid not to take the awesome cable deal, just to keep ONE channel? > In the world of autism, no, you would not. Can you talk to Kailey about this? No way I could talk to Putter about it, but would that work? You would know. But if losing that one channel would make your life impossibly difficult for a period of time, well, then I don't think it is worth it. Salli, who is being tempted nightly by satellite tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 That's so funny that you says this because we just got offered the direct tv deal for 41 dollars and we were thinking of switching LOL. I would check with neighbors and see what pbs has to offer on cable. We have two different pbs channels that come with our cable. That's why we haven't switched. At my mom's they have three. I would check first then see about switching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 i have satellite tv, directv to be exact. i get all their channels for $40 a month, plus local channels for an extra $9, plus the showtime package for an extra $12. that's a total of $61 and only one of my tv's is hooked up, cause each box is $99. anyway... this afternoon, i get a visit from the local cable company with a great deal for satellite users to switch over to cable and get ALL their channels, this includes EVERY movie package, for only $49 a month. it's a set price for 3 years. there's free installation, i can have ALL 3 of my tv's hooked up for free, and i will get $200 credit. so, you may wonder why i'm even telling you all this, and now i will tell you why... there is a channel on directv that plays pbs kids shows 24/7. this is one of kailey's favorite channels. as a matter of fact, this is the channel that we had on for MONTHS, because she wouldn't allow it to be changed. this isn't the only channel she watches now, but she still loves it. would i be stupid not to take the awesome cable deal, just to keep ONE channel? " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 Are there any channels in the cable lineup that Kailey may like? I know with our cable we have Disneys, Nickelodeans, PBS kids channels, Cartoon networks and even a Cartoon Free on Demand thingy that I can order the same Tom & Jerrry cartoons over and over again whenever he wants to watch them for free. Out of curiosity, are there any problems with satellite and weather or having to re-position the satellite dish or anything? ~ Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 > I would check with neighbors and see what pbs has to offer on cable. < all of my neighbors seem to have satellite " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 > Can you talk to Kailey about this? < no, she wouldn't understand what i was trying to say. i'd have to just go ahead and do it and then tell her things changed and that's that. she'd prolly like the idea of having a tv in her room that did more than play videos anyway. " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 > Are there any channels in the cable lineup that Kailey may like? < oh yes, we'll still have nick, disney, toon disney, noggin, and cartoon network. we'll no longer have the nick and disney west, pbs kids channel, and boomerang. but we'd get hbo family, showtime family and starz family, all of which we don't have now. > Out of curiosity, are there any problems with satellite and weather or having to re-position the satellite dish or anything? ~ Karin < weather, yes. if it's very cloudy or rainy or snowy or foggy, it will sometimes go out. repositioning, no. unless it got messed with or a tree fell on it or something " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 > watches now, but she still loves it. would i be stupid not to > take the awesome cable deal, just to keep ONE channel? Is there a comparable channel w/the other package? Record say a week's worth of shows before switching so she can put the tapes in? Really depends how bad she would flip. -Sara. who would spend the extra $ to keep a peaceful house, if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 I have DirecTV (with Tivo, which we *adore*) anyway, I get all the channels with local, plus HBO (gotta have Sex in the City), also for $12, but my months bill is like closer to $50/mo. Your $61 sounds a little high - - you should be able to checking pricing at the website. The cable thing does sound like a good deal - - they said the price is set for three years, but is the channel package gonna stay the same? Like you I like the all day PBS kids channel, but Noggin is also good if you have to have something to entertain your child in the middle of the night : ) My experience with cable is really negative ... there isn't enough competition for them to provide good service imho, but that's just my bias .... OT- good tv deal? > i have satellite tv, directv to be exact. i get all their channels for $40 a month, plus local channels for an extra $9, plus the showtime package for an extra $12. that's a total of $61 and only one of my tv's is hooked up, cause each box is $99. > anyway... this afternoon, i get a visit from the local cable company with a great deal for satellite users to switch over to cable and get ALL their channels, this includes EVERY movie package, for only $49 a month. it's a set price for 3 years. there's free installation, i can have ALL 3 of my tv's hooked up for free, and i will get $200 credit. > > so, you may wonder why i'm even telling you all this, and now i will tell you why... > > there is a channel on directv that plays pbs kids shows 24/7. this is one of kailey's favorite channels. as a matter of fact, this is the channel that we had on for MONTHS, because she wouldn't allow it to be changed. this isn't the only channel she watches now, but she still loves it. would i be stupid not to take the awesome cable deal, just to keep ONE channel? > > > " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 > I get all the channels with local, plus HBO (gotta have Sex in the City), also for $12, but my months bill is like closer to $50/mo. Your $61 sounds a little high < i messed up about the $9 for locals. there is no extra charge for them. " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2003 Report Share Posted January 23, 2003 > they said the price is set for three years, but is the channel package gonna stay the same? < yes. i like the idea of all those movie channels. especially with trev going to school soon. i might actually have the chance to watch tv during the day and i'd like to have another choice besides talk shows and soaps :-P " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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