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  1. FVBrewerFan
    By the way, I've found this site to be a great resource. It's for the Fox Valley, but some of it applies to Milwaukee as well. Nice comparison done between TW, U Verse, and DirectTV http://www.foxcitiestv.com/
  2. FVBrewerFan
    I tried the 1 month trial of U Verse and decided to stay with Time Warner. 1) U Verse requires a receiver for each set. We have 6 sets, so the extra fees add up. 2) To get the really good pricing, you have to use their internet service. Since we're used Roadrunner for years, it would be a huge hassle to change our email. 3) HD picture quality was not as good, and really detiorates when ou have several TVs on at the same time. I'm not a techy, but I know U Verse has to compress their signal. I could see there was a noticeable difference in PQ, especially on certain channels. Unfortunately, one of them was ESPN. 4) They advertise free HD, which isn't of course. You have to pay a fee for either the HD package or the HD receiver- can't remember which. Bottom line, I added up all the costs and U Verse was around $8 a moth more, with poorer picture quality, plus i have never had success with AT&T customer service. (Cell, long distance, etc.) I have received very good CS from TW believe it or not. But I rarely have had to call in the 10+ years I have been with TW. The picture is always there, and the PQ is very good. So I figure why mess with what works. Now, I realize my situation is unique. Maybe the PQ is worse in NE Wisc for whatever reason. If I had only one TV it may nake more sense, etc. But I'll stick withTW and keep pushing them to add NFLN and Fox in HD- the only two things that bother me now that BTN has been added.
  3. FVBrewerFan
    I'm old school when it comes to that too. But Braun and Fielder are no different than dozens of other players on just about every MLB team I can think of. So if they're no different, I don't think you can call them less classy than any other team. And again, I hate the HR posing by anyone and cringe myself when Braun or fielder does it. I just don't see the difference between Braun doing it or Pujols, Soriano, Howard, Vlad, etc.
  4. FVBrewerFan
    Definitely. When is Sheboygan, you must have a brat. In Memphis, it's barbecue. Pittsburgh...Primanti Bros is a must!
  5. FVBrewerFan
    Count me in. My wife likes to watch TV, and then she can fall asleep in 5 minutes. I absolutely can not get to sleep with the TV on, and it takes me awhile to fall asleep. Then once we are asleep I snore (no evidence of this though ; ) and she's a light sleeper. We usually go to bed together, but it's not uncommon for one of us to wonder off to the spare bedroom at some point during the night. I don't think it's a reflection of a poor marriage at all, in fact I think it shows the relationship is healthy enough that neither one of us is insecure about it. It's just sleep, and we all need it more than sex.
  6. FVBrewerFan
    This whole thing is ridiculous. Villy was pumped getting out of a tough jam in a close game. What he did wasn't even that big of a deal or last very long. A quick pump of his fists and a "yesss" sort of reaction. Nothing directed at the Cardinals dugout. In fact, if you watch Villy, it's ot the first time he's had that reaction after gewtting out of a tough inning. Many, many pitchers do something similar, some of whom show even more reaction than Villy does. As far as the jersey pulling goes, I think the Cards and other teams are jealous they don't have a creative "thing" to do after a win.
  7. FVBrewerFan
    I agree, I let just about anything slide because it's not worth it. About the only time I can't help myslef is when someone says Prince Fielder is having a bad season. We all have our breaking point... But some of the gems I let slide this year... "Yost isn't a goood manager, but he made some good trades for Braun, Fielder, Hart, and Hardy, etc." "Kendall should lead-off" (To be fair, that was in May at least) "They should just start Sheets, Sabathia, and Parra every game" And my favorite, regardless of the game situation, EVERY single time the SP is pinch hit for I'll hear: "Why is he taking (insert starting pitcher's name) out!?!?!?"
  8. FVBrewerFan
    Yes, or perhaps the head coach of a professional football team just MAY know more about play calling than you do. I know, I know...you played high school football. That settles it.
  9. FVBrewerFan
    I don't think "bandwagon" is the proper term. That implies fans who never liked or followed the Brewers, and now suddenly are jumping on board. That's not what's happening. Casual fans is probably a better description. People who have been Brewer fans, but don't want to shell out money for games when they are poor or mediocre. And I really can't blame people for that. Many of you are younger, and the prices aren't a big deal. But we are the proverbial family of four, and it IS a lot more expensive to go to games these days- especially if you want a decent seat. I will say this. I rather be around casual Brewer fans than "know-it-all PAcker fans.) Every drunk in the stands knows everything about football and the Packers. Now THAT is hard to take. Let's be honest, a ton of Brewer fans are women that know very little about stats, game strategy, etc. They want to go to Miller Park, have fun, and oggle JJ Hardy. That's not ALL women, but if we're honest we know this to be true. Bottom line, the Brewer fans are no different than 90% of pro teams. You win, the fans wil come in droves.
  10. FVBrewerFan
    Captain Nemo's- Eagle River (Fantastic Cajun, steaks, etc. mmmmmmm Blackened Prime Rib) Pizza- Sammy's in Appleton Fish Fry- Mark's East Side in Appleton (Perch, haddock, walleye..it's all outstanding) Chinese- A place in Waukesha I can't remember Bar food- Mineshaft in Hartford- cheap huge portions of pretty darn good food. Italian- Mama Mias- Milwaukee Steak- Jake's in Brookfield- mostly because of the haystack onion rings. Thai- King and I- Milw Mexican- Any hole in the wall joint in the 3rd Ward
  11. FVBrewerFan
    Age is everything guys. I'm in my 40s, and my TV(s) is all I have left!
  12. FVBrewerFan
    I just happened to be in Pitt this week, and took in the Bucs/Cubs game Tues night. True, there's no taligating but everything else about PNC is outstanding. Probably the best park I've ever visited. If yoiu ever go there, you'll understand why there's no taligating. It is a great location, just no room for big surface parking lots.
  13. FVBrewerFan
    Really? A waste? Does that mean that I have wasted my time watching the games for the past 20 years that were not in HD?? That's before we had a choice. I don't watch TV in black and white anymore either, or limit my viewing to four channels.So do you not watch the Brewers games that aren't televised in HD?Honestly I never thought about it until now, but yes I think that's true. If it's in HD I will watch much more of the game, usually the entire game. If it's a non-HD game I find myself wandering between TV and going to the puter or outside, etc. and listening to the radio. I'm not saying it's that cut and dried, but I do watch more of the game if it's HD.
  14. FVBrewerFan
    I thought an HDMI cable came with the Xbox 360??? I know mine did.
  15. FVBrewerFan
    Really? A waste? Does that mean that I have wasted my time watching the games for the past 20 years that were not in HD?? That's before we had a choice. I don't watch TV in black and white anymore either, or limit my viewing to four channels.
  16. FVBrewerFan
    That's step 1 of 3 for Time Warner. Still no NFL Network or Fox HD (at least in Fox Valley/Green Bay.) The Fox HD thing is really annoying.
  17. FVBrewerFan
    OMG, am I stupid. Forget Nelson Cruz, ammend my post to just Brad Nelson.
  18. FVBrewerFan
    Where do the Nelson brothers fit in? Nelson Cruz and Brad Nelson? Two OF just raking in AAA during the prime of their careers, and you never hear a word about them. If they're not in the Brewers plans, why shouldn't they have been traded by now? Maybe I'm over-estimating their value, but you would think someone (if not the Brewers) would want to give one of these guys a shot. I know Cruz has had opportunities in the past, but Nelson has never been given a chance. Is he that pathetic defensively? Is their something about his swing or approach that doesn't translate to MLB? Just seems odd you have two guys in AAA putting up huge numbers, and the Brewers are getting nothing out of it.
  19. FVBrewerFan
    So with a RHP starting, Yost puts Counsell and his massive OPS vs RHP into the line-up, but starts Kapler instead of Nix. I know this isn't as black and white as countless other Yostifications, but the logic doesn't work for me.
  20. FVBrewerFan
    Happy Days began with 3 Cunningham children, and soon after Chuck (the oldest) magically dissapeared. No plot to eliminate his character....just gone.
  21. FVBrewerFan
    Gilligan's Island had an incredible amount of "visitors" for an isolated desert island.
  22. FVBrewerFan
    Jaybird, what is your major and what do you want to do when you graduate? Just remember BF is better than Monster and CareerBuilder combined.
  23. FVBrewerFan
    The only thing I never liked about being married is lack of regular sex.
  24. FVBrewerFan
    Dr. Pepper and Captains sounds like a good idea....wrongggggggggg
  25. FVBrewerFan
    Not as much as Cameron and Hall, but 86 SO is free swinging in my book.
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