I’ve had a pretty basic 1080P 60“ Sharp for about 10 years now and never seriously looked to replace. 4K content has just never fully taken off.
My philosophy on the primary TV (which our DLP is) is to buy top of the line so you stay as far ahead of obsoleted technology as possible. I think the TV we bought in 2005 cost $3500 but other than two new fans we've never had a problem with it. If it doesn't die then we'll replace it when we get around to remodelling the main floor of the house (we have windows to pay off now and are remodelling our upstairs bathrooms)
For the basement we bought a Samsung 4K which is nice but we intentionally chose not to break the bank on it, even though the 65" OLEDs were very tempting. There's a huge difference in picture quality though from the 1080p and the services we have seem to have a fair amount of 4k content.
Living vicariously through your kids haha. The eldest is in Michigan with the UM Gopher Motorsports team. He has helped with building a car set to be raced vs. teams from dozens of colleges from the US (and at least one from Mexico) at the Michigan International Speedway. He designed the chain-guard and is the backup driver as a Fr. Today they present their design etc. to the judges, and then over the next few days will compete with acceleration, skidpad, autocross and endurance. For a kid that loved his first Hot Wheel since before he could walk I am not surprised by any of this.
I am pretty sure he is not the one holding the file by the working end instead of the handle….
I also put a piece of tape on the floor for the kids to sit behind. 32″ screen was bad enough watching them stand 6″ inches from… lol!!!
32" amd 6"? That's insane. I'm about 7-8' from my tv.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
I also put a piece of tape on the floor for the kids to sit behind. 32″ screen was bad enough watching them stand 6″ inches from… lol!!!
32″ amd 6″? That’s insane. I’m about 7-8′ from my tv.
I have them 5' back now and they try to tell me they can't see... lol!!!
Keep your stick on the ice...
With the newer LEDs the 'formula' is different too. I forget what they say but I think with 4K TVs you can sit much closer without major problems.
I also put a piece of tape on the floor for the kids to sit behind. 32″ screen was bad enough watching them stand 6″ inches from… lol!!!
32″ amd 6″? That’s insane. I’m about 7-8′ from my tv.
I have them 5′ back now and they try to tell me they can’t see… lol!!!
Probably because they burned their retinas out all those years sitting 6" away. 
Probably because they burned their retinas out all those years sitting 6″ away.
Keep your stick on the ice...
My kids many years ago...
(Guess what they're watching?)
Charlotte's' Web?!?!?!
Keep your stick on the ice...
Correct.
Talk about Mandela Effect... I could've sworn Al Sharver passed away many years ago.
Reusse: Legendary hockey voice Al Shaver still bleeds Minnesota sports from afar - StarTribune.com
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Dammit. I accidently clicked on a Reusse article. I got excited when I saw an article on Al Shaver and wasn't skeptical enough to look for the Author's name. I'll be mad at myself for a week.
Today is our 32nd anniversary. We are going to Creekside Supper Club, I’m already anticipating an ice cream cocktail. A Pink Squirrel sounds good. And tomorrow we open the cabin!
What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6
Dammit. I accidently clicked on a Reusse article. I got excited when I saw an article on Al Shaver and wasn’t skeptical enough to look for the Author’s name. I’ll be mad at myself for a week.
Not a Reusse fan?!?!?!
Keep your stick on the ice...
Today is our 32nd anniversary. We are going to Creekside Supper Club, I’m already anticipating an ice cream cocktail. A Pink Squirrel sounds good. And tomorrow we open the cabin!
My sister and her hubby went for her birthday and they loved it. Enjoy, definitely on my to visit list.
Have you been to Red Stag? Another cool supper club vibe place.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Today is our 32nd anniversary. We are going to Creekside Supper Club, I’m already anticipating an ice cream cocktail. A Pink Squirrel sounds good. And tomorrow we open the cabin!
My sister and her hubby went for her birthday and they loved it. Enjoy, definitely on my to visit list. Have you been to Red Stag? Another cool supper club vibe place.
Yes, Red Stag really good. Steak tartar! Marrow! Yummmmm
What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6
4.5 months until puck drop!!
Youngest Eagle graduates today from St. Kate’s with her MLIS! Not bad for a kid who lost her hearing in high school.
Look for her at a library near you!
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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The youngest has learned he is the valedictorian for his senior year. For him the simple pleasure is one-upping is older brother who last year was salutatorian.
Not quite as cool as graduations but we got a letter last night inviting our 12 year old to a ceremony for kids that received High Honors this year.
School stuff is always a challenge for us but since the year of virtual learning she’s done really well. The biggest issue is just making sure she’s doing all her assignments
Ch 4 did a nice story about the U of M Children's Hospital Music Therapy Program. Paul Martin donated a bunch of new instruments to it.
For whatever reason I can't post the link here.
Need to see more of this from star athletes/coaches etc (and yes, I'm sure there's a lot that doesn't get reported, but there's also a lot of :censored: out there)
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
Agree... how much money does one person really need?!?!?! Giving with an obedient heart and not having to be recognized is a gift in it's self. And I'll tread lightly and stop there...
Keep your stick on the ice...
Agree… how much money does one person really need?!?!?! Giving with an obedient heart and not having to be recognized is a gift in it’s self. And I’ll tread lightly and stop there…
It depends on the intentions. If I donate a guitar to the hospital, nobody cares. However, for a celebrity, they can actually generate more donations by others by making their donation public. I didn't read the article, but for example, how many people knew the hospital had a music therapy group that relied on instrument donations? This may spur others to donate cash, or get some people to think about instruments they no longer use and get them to donate those instruments rather than have them sit around unused.
The celebrity may not be looking for recognition as much as the charity.
Receiving a packet today from the National Archives with documents about my great-grandpa's arrest and subsequent stint in Leavenworth for consuming & transporting alcohol in the early 1920s. Ferk you stupid Volstead act!
Sláinte, gramps, and thanks for making your decedents proud! 
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Receiving a packet today from the National Archives with documents about my great-grandpa’s arrest and subsequent stint in Leavenworth for consuming & transporting alcohol in the early 1920s. Ferk you stupid Volstead act!
Sláinte, gramps, and thanks for making your decedents proud!
Cool! He wasn't buds with Old Joe Kennedy, was he? 
Receiving a packet today from the National Archives with documents about my great-grandpa’s arrest and subsequent stint in Leavenworth for consuming & transporting alcohol in the early 1920s. Ferk you stupid Volstead act!
Sláinte, gramps, and thanks for making your decedents proud!
Cool! He wasn’t buds with Old Joe Kennedy, was he?
Ha!
He was actually from Luxembourg originally I just like using Sláinte.
He was 5'6" and 320 pounds. Not a small lad...
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Agree… how much money does one person really need?!?!?! Giving with an obedient heart and not having to be recognized is a gift in it’s self. And I’ll tread lightly and stop there…
It depends on the intentions. If I donate a guitar to the hospital, nobody cares. However, for a celebrity, they can actually generate more donations by others by making their donation public. I didn’t read the article, but for example, how many people knew the hospital had a music therapy group that relied on instrument donations? This may spur others to donate cash, or get some people to think about instruments they no longer use and get them to donate those instruments rather than have them sit around unused.
The celebrity may not be looking for recognition as much as the charity
Agree… how much money does one person really need?!?!?! Giving with an obedient heart and not having to be recognized is a gift in it’s self. And I’ll tread lightly and stop there…
It depends on the intentions. If I donate a guitar to the hospital, nobody cares. However, for a celebrity, they can actually generate more donations by others by making their donation public. I didn’t read the article, but for example, how many people knew the hospital had a music therapy group that relied on instrument donations? This may spur others to donate cash, or get some people to think about instruments they no longer use and get them to donate those instruments rather than have them sit around unused.
The celebrity may not be looking for recognition as much as the charity.
Agree… how much money does one person really need?!?!?! Giving with an obedient heart and not having to be recognized is a gift in it’s self. And I’ll tread lightly and stop there…
It depends on the intentions. If I donate a guitar to the hospital, nobody cares. However, for a celebrity, they can actually generate more donations by others by making their donation public. I didn’t read the article, but for example, how many people knew the hospital had a music therapy group that relied on instrument donations? This may spur others to donate cash, or get some people to think about instruments they no longer use and get them to donate those instruments rather than have them sit around unused.
The celebrity may not be looking for recognition as much as the charity.
Randy Moss did a LOT of appearances and such, but it was under the radar. He didn't want the publicity. He was actually doing it because he wanted to, for the recipients.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Friday was a first for us. Attended both a funeral (great friend - SAD! - and then later a "boat wedding" out of Stillwater - WONDERFUL!
A first for us, a wedding and a funeral on the same day.
I meant to post this a couple weeks ago during all those destructive storms...
There are a couple eagle's nest in my neighborhood. And it's amazing how the eagle's nest goes pretty much unharmed in a destructive storm and house have sizable damage. A nest of twigs can hold up better then a house of lumber and supplies.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Friday was a first for us. Attended both a funeral (great friend – SAD! – and then later a “boat wedding” out of Stillwater – WONDERFUL!
A first for us, a wedding and a funeral on the same day.
Reminds me of my Jr. year in high school. Went to funeral of a fellow classmate who was killed in an avalanche. And that evening was the start of Districts for basketball and our 3 week journey to winning State.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Opened the cabin this weekend! Everything worked. No dead mice. No trees down. A rare year. We came back yesterday and stopped and had lunch at the Shingobee Casino. Walleye and Chips. Oh man, so good. Walleye from Red Lake res, great thin batter coating, chips were more like JoJo potatoes with a spicy salt. Heading back up on Friday for a week.
What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6
Opened the cabin this weekend! Everything worked. No dead mice. No trees down. A rare year. We came back yesterday and stopped and had lunch at the Shingobee Casino. Walleye and Chips. Oh man, so good. Walleye from Red Lake res, great thin batter coating, chips were more like JoJo potatoes with a spicy salt. Heading back up on Friday for a week.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Opened the cabin this weekend! Everything worked. No dead mice. No trees down. A rare year. We came back yesterday and stopped and had lunch at the Shingobee Casino. Walleye and Chips. Oh man, so good. Walleye from Red Lake res, great thin batter coating, chips were more like JoJo potatoes with a spicy salt. Heading back up on Friday for a week.
Was the ice out yet up dere in da arctic circle? 
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Opened the cabin this weekend! Everything worked. No dead mice. No trees down. A rare year. We came back yesterday and stopped and had lunch at the Shingobee Casino. Walleye and Chips. Oh man, so good. Walleye from Red Lake res, great thin batter coating, chips were more like JoJo potatoes with a spicy salt. Heading back up on Friday for a week.
Was the ice out yet up dere in da arctic circle?
Barely ? That’s why we opened this last weekend and not the usual Mothers Day!! The marina was still frozen and he couldn’t get boats in.
What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
The cause for this isn't a simple pleasure, but the response is:
https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/05/27/memorial-day-flags-boston-photos
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
Started planting corn on Monday and finished up the soybeans today. Can't believe I got everything done in a week. Just 10 acres of swamp left that may not get in, which a week ago was about 50 acres. About 3 weeks behind normal. Sounds like some weather coming the next few days.
I'm 50% factual and 50% sarcastic. When you get to know me, you will know which is which.
Started planting corn on Monday and finished up the soybeans today. Can’t believe I got everything done in a week. Just 10 acres of swamp left that may not get in, which a week ago was about 50 acres. About 3 weeks behind normal. Sounds like some weather coming the next few days.
Monday doesn't look great, last I saw.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
That is hilarious. Either the ref was in on it or it’s true, you can’t stop the music!
What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6
I misaligned my rib cage this past Friday trying to Mr. Cool on one my kid's scooters. Finally went to UC on Monday to make sure I didn't break a rib. After a couple of x-rays, no ribs broken. So, I finally got into the chiro today and got adjusted. This would have been my second time going to a chiro for a misaligned/dislocated rib. Nothing better than being in pain/discomfort, getting adjusted to almost no pain/discomfort.
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The guy at the marina near our cabin just got two Rottweiler puppies, Nuke and Nitro. They are a handful but already very good boys, yes they are. I’m a sucker for most animals so I’m very happy to see new dogs around.
What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6
Sorry, puppy photo is apparently too big. You’ll just have to take my word for it…they’re cute.
What have I got? I got no snacks and I got no respect.
Travis-age 6
That is hilarious. Either the ref was in on it or it’s true, you can’t stop the music!
I was thinking the same thing about the ump.
To baseball knowledgist, Just curious… isn’t that a balk?
I'm not sure? His foot has to be on the rubber, and he has to start his pitching motion, as far as I understand.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
That is hilarious. Either the ref was in on it or it’s true, you can’t stop the music!
I was thinking the same thing about the ump.
To baseball knowledgist, Just curious… isn’t that a balk?
I’m not sure? His foot has to be on the rubber, and he has to start his pitching motion, as far as I understand.
Clearly the batter knew to stay ready, so this stuff must be expected in this league. Is this a town ball team or something where they can get away with things like this?
That is hilarious. Either the ref was in on it or it’s true, you can’t stop the music!
I was thinking the same thing about the ump.
To baseball knowledgist, Just curious… isn’t that a balk?
I’m not sure? His foot has to be on the rubber, and he has to start his pitching motion, as far as I understand.
There has to be someone on base to be a balk, so I'm guessing that the bases were empty.