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Radio Picture Show
Jan. 25th, 2005 10:49 pmHappy Birthday to ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
standardtom!
So I went and splurged and got the little sportster for Sirius radio installed in my car tonight. I have to go finish the installation in a couple of minutes by activating the thing. It took me a while to get the thing installed. I had to suffer watching tonight's American Idol while I was waiting, and actually got in a mild argument with the Tweeter guy about the show's choosing good looking people over those with talent, as I argued that they were looking more for those they could market a CD to a 16 year-old after the show is over. I think the success of Clay Aiken over winner Ruben will direct them in the future.
Otherwise, getting the receiver unit ran me $200. Not bad. While I was in the store for the couple of hours waiting for installation, I was getting used to the different channels. Certainly a lot more than Houston offers over the air. I think I'll be happy. The only problem was mounting the unit (*giggle*) since there wasn't a real good place. So I actually have to use a little remote control to change the station, but I'll be able to listen to Larry (lfkbear)in my car tomorrow morning going to work.
In other news, I looked at the Oscar nominations today and noticed that most of the movies I hadn't seen. I did enjoy Finding Neverland so I guess I'll root for that. I was sorry to see that The Incredibles didn't get a best picture nod, but I know hollywood looks down on animation, even though that movie had it all.
Of course, if you want to follow more about the oscars, may I suggest you follow the blog of my friend Gene, the Oscar Whore. Besides running a special pool, he also does a pretty good job of speculation and coverage.
He was my first fraternity big brother, and the first person I came out to in college. I don't hear from him too much these days, but he's still a pretty good guy, now off in Bloomington MN. Just don't let him know that you know he's from Houston!
standardtom!So I went and splurged and got the little sportster for Sirius radio installed in my car tonight. I have to go finish the installation in a couple of minutes by activating the thing. It took me a while to get the thing installed. I had to suffer watching tonight's American Idol while I was waiting, and actually got in a mild argument with the Tweeter guy about the show's choosing good looking people over those with talent, as I argued that they were looking more for those they could market a CD to a 16 year-old after the show is over. I think the success of Clay Aiken over winner Ruben will direct them in the future.
Otherwise, getting the receiver unit ran me $200. Not bad. While I was in the store for the couple of hours waiting for installation, I was getting used to the different channels. Certainly a lot more than Houston offers over the air. I think I'll be happy. The only problem was mounting the unit (*giggle*) since there wasn't a real good place. So I actually have to use a little remote control to change the station, but I'll be able to listen to Larry (
lfkbear)in my car tomorrow morning going to work. In other news, I looked at the Oscar nominations today and noticed that most of the movies I hadn't seen. I did enjoy Finding Neverland so I guess I'll root for that. I was sorry to see that The Incredibles didn't get a best picture nod, but I know hollywood looks down on animation, even though that movie had it all.
Of course, if you want to follow more about the oscars, may I suggest you follow the blog of my friend Gene, the Oscar Whore. Besides running a special pool, he also does a pretty good job of speculation and coverage.
He was my first fraternity big brother, and the first person I came out to in college. I don't hear from him too much these days, but he's still a pretty good guy, now off in Bloomington MN. Just don't let him know that you know he's from Houston!
