TV Woes Part who knows

So, we are now down to only channel 8 digitally and a couple of analog stations-which would not be a big deal if it weren't for the fact that we know that those will be gone in February, and there will most likely be nastier weather then. So, Dad took back yet another antenna, is re-purchasing the first antenna we bought and going to rig it up somewhere out front. Just to watch quickly-becoming-not-so-free tv. Ug.

Moving On

We have been slowly trying to figure just how low we can go on the thermostat before it is too cold to function without being grumpy. That is how our day started-grumpy. Now, overnight isn't too bad as with three of us in bed, and Pony Gal sufficiently bundled, we can slip down to 62 (though with as long as our house is we know that our bedroom is cooler). I thought we could do 65 or so during the day, but I wasn't paying attention when I set the thermostat and it was 62 about mid-morning-which was too cool. Superboy was grumpy, Pony Gal was obnoxious and I was chilled. I threw on the fireplace and cranked up the heat. It is looking like 66 may be our magic daytime number. So far, everyone is happy. I managed to get the hallway painting finished, which I feel great about. Pony Gal and Superboy have been playing well.
On another topic, the TV situation is still an issue. We get channels 8 and 13. Now, I would be fine with two channels-but they need to be 8 and 11. So, the hubby is off to try another setup. We have a giant antenna in the attic, which he will try to rotate a bit this evening. We know we can get all channels if he stands out in the yard with a multi directional dish style antenna. But, I kind of like him in the house, and I am kind of picky about defacing the front of my house, even if we do live the country. He won't attach anything to the roof, so we have some dilemmas. Hopefully the multi-directional will work in the attic and he split the signal so we can get at least channel 11 added to the lineup. Otherwise, I am not sure what we will do. It's not that we can't live without TV, it's the timing. Winter is inside time and we do rely on some daytime and evening vegetating in order to relax.

Grrr...In Laws

So, this week I have enjoyed being accused of taking money from Papa H by another family member. This is not the case, yet this member thinks so. He is afraid his inheritance is leaking away with Papa H's recent move to the nursing home. It bothers me that I am related to someone who can act so greedy. Unfortunately, we pick our spouses, but not their families. In the meantime, with Papa H's move to the nursing home a few things have changed around here, most notably the TV situation. Papa H insisted on Dish Network, which he paid for since it was his thing. I think paying for TV is crazy if you have other places the money is more needed, and thus we let Papa H pay for it while here, but now that he is gone we are going back to plain on free TV. This has been more of a hassle than we thought. It has taken going to town four times to get an antenna that will pick up a signal out here. I almost considered making the space in the budget to keep Dish. We are hoping the antenna Dad is currently in the attic attempting to install will work. TV wouldn't be a huge deal, but I like weather and current events, Pony Gal watches some educational shows and I just feel out of the loop out here without it-even with internet. In the meantime, no TV has been a blessing as well, as suddenly the kids realize there are other things to do in the house, and it has given me a reason to whip out the Christmas music. Yippee!