We had a power cut toward the end of last week. The power went off without warning – I presume someone ran into a power pole or something blew. The next day our DVD recorder didn’t work, followed swiftly by our video player. On Saturday night Mr. Munro and I were watching TV and it went poof with one loud bang. Then, there was this horrid smell. I’m glad we were both there when it went poof because the smell was indicative of fire. I’m presuming all this is linked to the power cut and there was a surge or something. Luckily we have a small portable so we could continue to watch TV.
I like watching TV. I sit in my chair with my laptop and multi-task (watch TV, write, and talk to Mr. Munro and the dog). Life is very strange without TV. For some reason all my favorite programs are on the same night, at the same time. Tonight I have to make decisions since I don’t have a recorder to tape anything. Should I watch Brothers & Sisters or should I watch The Unit, which starts again tonight? The same dilemma will occur on Tuesday, so I’m hoping the repair shop works at top speed.
Do you watch TV? Which TV shows would you hate to miss?
I’m busy working on final edits. Almost done, and then I’ll be straight into packing. Everything is laid out on the spare bed. Mr. Munro is already packed. He’s so efficient he scares me. I need to spend time on my pitch, too. Maybe I can do that during the plane trip? Is your pitch done?
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I don’t watch much TV. Mostly because the dope that built my house, didn’t put a cable outlet in my “office” and I’m too lazy to have it done.
by Lisa Andel July 21st, 2008 at 10:05 amI do watch some tv. But like you, it’s mostly on the same night. Mondays, one after the other, which is good because I don’t have to choose between any one of the shows I like to watch.
Happy packing, and have a great holiday!
by JK Coi July 21st, 2008 at 10:58 amNo pitch is not ready, no I am not passed, yes I am freaking out.
by Amy Ruttan July 21st, 2008 at 12:30 pmI meant packed not passed, still not quite used to these nails.
by Amy Ruttan July 21st, 2008 at 12:31 pmLisa – that’s terrible! what an oversight!!
JK – I ended up watching The Unit. It was a tough call. Thanks – I can’t wait for our holiday to start.
Amy – we can stress together.
by Shelley Munro July 21st, 2008 at 1:57 pmI haven’t watched TV on a regular basis since before I relocated to England and back. I don’t miss it as now I have more time to work on my writing.
by Barbara Martin July 21st, 2008 at 6:01 pmI very seldom watch anything but sports on tv.
by Estella July 21st, 2008 at 6:52 pmEstella – I tend to watch a lot of sport on TV, especially during the winter since I love rugby, rugby league and netball. It’s much better than getting wet and cold!
Barbara – that’s true, although I get some good ideas while watching TV. I think TV and movies are also a great way of learning hooks and pacing.
by Shelley Munro July 21st, 2008 at 9:41 pmAt the moment I don’t like to miss Doctor Who (it might or might not have anything to do with David Tennant
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I keep practising my logline in front of the mirror. I look like a complete idiot
by Christina Phillips July 21st, 2008 at 11:15 pmNot packed. Not finished pitch. Or book. Or synopsis. Or judging the two contests I committed to.
I DID, however, shop for some new tops so I can’t be identified immediately by my shleppy mom-wear. Still need shoes.
Television… I stop everything for House and Lost. Otherwise, I drift around and see whatever looks good. I enjoy the odd home-makeover show but try and stay far and away from the heavily scripted/edited-reality shows they insist on shoving down our throats.
See you next week!
by Wylie Kinson July 22nd, 2008 at 1:42 pmWylie – you sound about as organized as me. At least I’ve finished my edits and sent those back. That was the most important thing on my calendar.
I’m not a fan of most reality shows. I do love American Idol though.
Christina – I’m sure you don’t look like an idiot at all! Practice makes perfect.
by Shelley Munro July 22nd, 2008 at 5:44 pm