Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

[NYwdwfan]

It IS INDEED connected to the old Fios tv box. No DVD or anything else involved. Thank you sooooo much!!!

No problem!!

 

[MinnieM123]

In other news, we ate indoors at a “restaurant” yesterday. I said I wasn’t ready, but we were the only people there. Of the ten available booths/tables, 50% were taped off.

I'm still too chicken to go to an indoor seating restaurant (even with tables spaced). However, in your situaation, it sounds like people were really spread far apart, so that helps. Glad you had a nice time.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I'm still too chicken to go to an indoor seating restaurant (even with tables spaced). However, in your situaation, it sounds like people were really spread far apart, so that helps. Glad you had a nice time.

I've been out like that four times now and they have been spacing above and beyond the 6 foot limit. I went to a Texas Roadhouse the other evening and there were only 4 tables with anyone at them. The staff standing around added up to more then the customers. Good for us, but how long can those establishments stay in business with so few customers and how long can those employee's stay working with hardly anything in tip money.

 

[MinnieM123]

I've been out like that four times now and they have been spacing above and beyond the 6 foot limit. I went to a Texas Roadhouse the other evening and there were only 4 tables with anyone at them. The staff standing around added up to more then the customers. Good for us, but how long can those establishments stay in business with so few customers and how long can those employee's stay working with hardly anything in tip money.

True. This is going to be a long process to get the public comfortable again. Part of this, as well, is the question about air systems (air conditioning in particular) in restaurants, and how circulation may (or may not) help to spread any possible virus droplets. (Also it matters how long a person remains indoors under those conditions.) I think that's actually the final straw for me -- waiting for more research on this. From what I've read, it hovers around a 50/50 possibility.

 

[Goofyernmost]

True. This is going to be a long process to get the public comfortable again. Part of this, as well, is the question about air systems (air conditioning in particular) in restaurants, and how circulation may (or may not) help to spread any possible virus droplets. (Also it matters how long a person remains indoors under those conditions.) I think that's actually the final straw for me -- waiting for more research on this. From what I've read, it hovers around a 50/50 possibility.

I have an internal conflict. I'm fighting with myself constantly. I have never been a macho man that feels invincible but, I have also not spent a lot of time thinking about my own vulnerability. Yes, I am at the age and physical status of people that are prime targets for a final solution to myself. Knowing that, I want to be cautious, but at the same time I don't want to spend my few remaining active years huddled in a corner frozen with fear. I have survived a lot of things and have thrown caution to the wind many times in my 72 years and have come out the other side relatively unscathed. I wear a mask in public places mostly as an effort to not spread it to someone else. I don't know if I am carrying around the virus and so far have a strong enough immune system not have it turn into a terminal event for me. My system has always been strong, however, like everything else, as we age every system is weakened to some extent.

I no longer have a random bucket list. I have achieved to a satisfactory degree every wish I can think of. Right now my only goal in life is to be close to my family, my daughters and my grandkids. Nothing else matters to me. As much as I enjoy (most of the time) being on these boards, and others things, none of them are my reason for living. In the beginning of this Pandammit I didn't see my children or grands for almost three months. That alone was killing me. Part was my own fear and also was the fear of my daughters that something bad might happen to me. That distant love was not cutting it. I was still alone and had no reason to care anymore. I started to branch out myself looking for something to fill that void and nothing worked, but my family finally saw what it was doing to me and so we took some precautions and started to do things together again. That gave me a reason to care and I think I have been far more cautious since then, but only in the sense of how to maintain some type of normalcy and error on the side of caution. I don't know if the mask works or not, but right now other then hiding under a rock it is the only protection we can easily use. We have been told many different viewpoints concerning their effectiveness and right now I am at a loss to understand how anyone, regardless of their education level, can think they know more then the experts in the field and listen to some pundit with no medical background and an over abundance of conspiracy theory. It is just mind boggling to me how we have become a nation of ignorant followers instead of people that can think and reason for ourselves. I think that it the most depressing part of all of this. I also don't think I will be able to live long enough for that to be fixed, if it ever can be.

 

[NYwdwfan]

I have an internal conflict. I'm fighting with myself constantly. I have never been a macho man that feels invincible but, I have also not spent a lot of time thinking about my own vulnerability. Yes, I am at the age and physical status of people that are prime targets for a final solution to myself. Knowing that, I want to be cautious, but at the same time I don't want to spend my few remaining active years huddled in a corner frozen with fear. I have survived a lot of things and have thrown caution to the wind many times in my 72 years and have come out the other side relatively unscathed. I wear a mask in public places mostly as an effort to not spread it to someone else. I don't know if I am carrying around the virus and so far have a strong enough immune system not have it turn into a terminal event for me. My system has always been strong, however, like everything else, as we age every system is weakened to some extent.

I no longer have a random bucket list. I have achieved to a satisfactory degree every wish I can think of. Right now my only goal in life is to be close to my family, my daughters and my grandkids. Nothing else matters to me. As much as I enjoy (most of the time) being on these boards, and others things, none of them are my reason for living. In the beginning of this Pandammit I didn't see my children or grands for almost three months. That alone was killing me. Part was my own fear and also was the fear of my daughters that something bad might happen to me. That distant love was not cutting it. I was still alone and had no reason to care anymore. I started to branch out myself looking for something to fill that void and nothing worked, but my family finally saw what it was doing to me and so we took some precautions and started to do things together again. That gave me a reason to care and I think I have been far more cautious since then, but only in the sense of how to maintain some type of normalcy and error on the side of caution. I don't know if the mask works or not, but right now other then hiding under a rock it is the only protection we can easily use. We have been told many different viewpoints concerning their effectiveness and right now I am at a loss to understand how anyone, regardless of their education level, can think they know more then the experts in the field and listen to some pundit with no medical background and an over abundance of conspiracy theory. It is just mind boggling to me how we have become a nation of ignorant followers instead of people that can think and reason for ourselves. I think that it the most depressing part of all of this. I also don't think I will be able to live long enough for that to be fixed, if it ever can be.

You need to trademark the word, "Pandammit".

 

[NYwdwfan]

I just found out there's a FOURTH Jonas brother that wasn't/isn't in the band.

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

It IS INDEED connected to the old Fios tv box. No DVD or anything else involved. Thank you sooooo much!!!

The new box is connected and I am at the intro tutorial screen. Thanks again @NYwdwfan

 

[NYwdwfan]

The new box is connected and I am at the intro tutorial screen. Thanks again @NYwdwfan View attachment 487367

No problem - glad I could help!

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

@NYwdwfan I am having some struggle with getting the Samsung Smart TV to recognize ITS own remote. I have to unplug and then replug the Samsung tv's power cord. For testing purposes I watch a couple of minutes of our show on Netflix......then I exit out. Watch a couple of regular broadcast channels from Verizon.....then when I go back to push the smart hub button on my Samsung remote the tv does not recieve that command.

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

@NYwdwfan I am having some struggle with getting the Samsung Smart TV to recognize ITS own remote. I have to unplug and then replug the Samsung tv's power cord. For testing purposes I watch a couple of minutes of our show on Netflix......then I exit out. Watch a couple of regular broadcast channels from Verizon.....then when I go back to push the smart hub button on my Samsung remote the tv does not recieve that command.View attachment 487382

I have something important to do at 11am. After that is done I will try Samsung Tech Support. They are excellent. They can remotely takeover my tv. If that doesn't work I can call Verizon and be put on hold for 35 minutes

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

@NYwdwfan I get this pop up screen about "Anynet+ device". Either Verizon or Samsung keeps disabling two things. #1 ...without my unplug and replug trick, my Samsung remote is useless. #2 My new Verizon remote will change the channels but the volume toggle does nothing. I would have to power off and repower to make it work perfectly. Any thoughts?

 

[NYwdwfan]

@NYwdwfan I get this pop up screen about "Anynet+ device". Either Verizon or Samsung keeps disabling two things. #1 ...without my unplug and replug trick, my Samsung remote is useless. #2 My new Verizon remote will change the channels but the volume toggle does nothing. I would have to power off and repower to make it work perfectly. Any thoughts?View attachment 487385

I am not familiar with Anynet+ but I did find a video on youtube that fixes an Anynet+ not connected bug:

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

I am not familiar with Anynet+ but I did find a video on youtube that fixes an Anynet+ not connected bug:

I came back to this thread to report back to you that as usual....I received amazing service from Samsung TV Customer Support.
The representative took over my tv .....went into the settings and resolved the problem.
All is well and I am gonna return the old Verizon box back to the store where I got the new box.
Thanks for your time and friendship!

 

[MinnieM123]

I have an internal conflict. I'm fighting with myself constantly. I have never been a macho man that feels invincible but, I have also not spent a lot of time thinking about my own vulnerability. Yes, I am at the age and physical status of people that are prime targets for a final solution to myself. Knowing that, I want to be cautious, but at the same time I don't want to spend my few remaining active years huddled in a corner frozen with fear. I have survived a lot of things and have thrown caution to the wind many times in my 72 years and have come out the other side relatively unscathed. I wear a mask in public places mostly as an effort to not spread it to someone else. I don't know if I am carrying around the virus and so far have a strong enough immune system not have it turn into a terminal event for me. My system has always been strong, however, like everything else, as we age every system is weakened to some extent.

I no longer have a random bucket list. I have achieved to a satisfactory degree every wish I can think of. Right now my only goal in life is to be close to my family, my daughters and my grandkids. Nothing else matters to me. As much as I enjoy (most of the time) being on these boards, and others things, none of them are my reason for living. In the beginning of this Pandammit I didn't see my children or grands for almost three months. That alone was killing me. Part was my own fear and also was the fear of my daughters that something bad might happen to me. That distant love was not cutting it. I was still alone and had no reason to care anymore. I started to branch out myself looking for something to fill that void and nothing worked, but my family finally saw what it was doing to me and so we took some precautions and started to do things together again. That gave me a reason to care and I think I have been far more cautious since then, but only in the sense of how to maintain some type of normalcy and error on the side of caution. I don't know if the mask works or not, but right now other then hiding under a rock it is the only protection we can easily use. We have been told many different viewpoints concerning their effectiveness and right now I am at a loss to understand how anyone, regardless of their education level, can think they know more then the experts in the field and listen to some pundit with no medical background and an over abundance of conspiracy theory. It is just mind boggling to me how we have become a nation of ignorant followers instead of people that can think and reason for ourselves. I think that it the most depressing part of all of this. I also don't think I will be able to live long enough for that to be fixed, if it ever can be.

Just rely on your own common sense, and follow safe practices with regard to the virus. You've made it this far in life, so your judgement on things can't be too far off. I think you're doing a lot better than you say you are. You're just in a little funk because of all the craziness going on in the world. Perhaps focus on the things you can control, versus what you can't.

I think you should continue to surround yourself with geniuses like the Sagateers. Whatever topic you wish to discuss, we have a response for it.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Just rely on your own common sense, and follow safe practices with regard to the virus. You've made it this far in life, so your judgement on things can't be too far off. I think you're doing a lot better than you say you are. You're just in a little funk because of all the craziness going on in the world. Perhaps focus on the things you can control, versus what you can't.

I think you should continue to surround yourself with geniuses like the Sagateers. Whatever topic you wish to discuss, we have a response for it.

I need to keep challenged to stay sharp and quick thinking. I feel that is important to me to interact with people younger then me (for the most part) and see if I can keep up with them. I feel that I have always done well and the fact that my body is no longer in my complete control I am trying hard to keep my brain active. Thus my time on the boards. Physically I am in a better place today then I was three years ago so that is a positive.

I am quicker to feel emotional things then I once did and, you're right the craziness of the world, especially at home, has me upset most of the time. As a citizen I should feel at least a 1- 350,000,000th control of our destiny, but I no longer feel that I have even that much control left. I am scared about the future like I have never been before and I don't understand why 98% of the population doesn't feel the same way. It makes me feel hopeless. All of a sudden nothing makes any sense to me and that is hard to justify to myself and keep asking is it just me or am I correct to have this concern. The Pandammit doesn't bother me because I know it will pass and I will either contract it or I won't. Yet another thing I don't really have control over unless I wrap myself in plastic and cocoon myself until it passes. I know that I am very negative and I don't mean to drag anyone down with me, but I can't stop expressing my feelings for fear that they will completely take me over This to shall pass. Sorry!

 

[MinnieM123]

@Goofyernmost , Oh, I think the world is definitely spinning out of control, so you're not alone in that. I can only share how I deal with it. Some days I put a ton of thought into important issues. But not every day--that would drive me insane.

Today is not a deep thinking day for me, but I'm thrilled about some steak tips I bought for cooking on the grill tonight.

Your feelings are your own, and very important. Perhaps trying to strike a balance between the positives and negatives is the best way to reach harmony in your life. That's what I do.

 

[JenniferS]

So as I predicted a couple of weeks ago, I totally jinxed myself and that last house bounced back.

I re-sold it again (for the fourth time!) over the weekend. We Zoomed first thing Monday morning, and then Mike and I went to my office and closed it down. I deleted all my Disney files from the desktop, cancelled the call forwarding, changed the outgoing message, put up “SOLD OUT” signs, and gathered my personal belongings.

The Purchasers dropped off their $30K deposit draft this morning, so it’s official - that site is completely sold out.

Feels weird. I should be elated, and gearing up big time for our traditional post Labour Day WDW trip, but as we all know, things are different right now.

I’m wondering if I can talk Mike into renting a cottage slightly off season this year. There is no way I’m ready to go to a beach right now with the insane crowds, but maybe after school starts back up. IF school starts back up.

 

[InnKpr]

Edit. I love WDW.

 

[NYwdwfan]

I came back to this thread to report back to you that as usual....I received amazing service from Samsung TV Customer Support.
The representative took over my tv .....went into the settings and resolved the problem.
All is well and I am gonna return the old Verizon box back to the store where I got the new box.
Thanks for your time and friendship!

Glad you figured it out. I just realized that I skipped over a couple of your questions so I apologize!