Papa Goren being mean to Mama Goren and Bobby Goren, but seems if Papa Goren was murdered, something would have been said about it.

Maybe that will have to be reinvestigated!

QUOTE (KRodgers @ Oct 3 2007, 06:58 AM)

I missed the Mr. Stevens. Who is he? LOCIFan, this was a great post!

To my knowledge, there has never been a Mr. Stevens in any LOCI script; other that Wally. I was speculating that because Wally and Bobby seems to have many similar character traits; that maybe Frances had actually had an affair with Wally's father (Mr. Stevens) about the same time as she was "fooling around with" Papa Goren and Mark Ford Brady!!

QUOTE (KRodgers @ Oct 3 2007, 08:34 AM)

Didn't Bobby mention about his grandma being sick when Frances went away for the weekend? His grandpa owned a clud on Brighten Beach, so that leads me to believe he has no living relatives except his brother. I don't recall aunts and uncles mentioned. Have you guys?

I remember Grandma being mentioned in the conversation between Bobby and Frank about "the accident." By my calculations, "the accident" occurred around 1965; Bobby was 4 years old and is now 46, if you add 20 years per generation that would make Frances 66, and Grandma 86. Is Grandma still alive? If she is, is she alert and healthy or in deteriorating health; and, most importantly, is her memory clear enough to be relied upon? (And, I must ask again, why would she allow her daughter/daughter-in-law to leave her two small grandchildren unattended for a weekend?).

All good points, except the last...and for that I must ask, "How old are you, honey?" We are talking about the early to mid 1960's it would not be that unusual for a parent to leave a seven year old (Frank's age at the time) in charge of a younger sibling. It was a different time. I grew up in the seventies and eighties and when I was eight I could cook and clean and did so frequently. My parents left my younger brother in my care more than once when I was that age. Like Frank mentioned in his account to Bobby...there was a neighbor if they needed help...I was told to get "Gloria," my mother's friend next door, if we needed her.

All this obsessing over leaving the children alone for a weekend is out of place. Yes, we all know better now and none of us would ever do such a thing, but in the time period that this took place it was a common thing.

Sorry, had to get that off my chest as it has been bugging the tar out of me...

Going back to other family members hiding out somewhere...

I was watching SVU last night, and there was a Micheal Goren in the epi Wrong is Right.

It's just a random thing I know, but it caught my ear when they said the guy's name.

I had saw that a while back, I think thats why, they decided to change bobby's brothers name from Micheal to Frank, cause originally his name was suppose to be Micheal.

QUOTE (karraselle @ Oct 4 2007, 06:19 AM)

All good points, except the last...and for that I must ask, "How old are you, honey?" We are talking about the early to mid 1960's it would not be that unusual for a parent to leave a seven year old (Frank's age at the time) in charge of a younger sibling. It was a different time. I grew up in the seventies and eighties and when I was eight I could cook and clean and did so frequently. My parents left my younger brother in my care more than once when I was that age. Like Frank mentioned in his account to Bobby...there was a neighbor if they needed help...I was told to get "Gloria," my mother's friend next door, if we needed her.

All this obsessing over leaving the children alone for a weekend is out of place. Yes, we all know better now and none of us would ever do such a thing, but in the time period that this took place it was a common thing.

Sorry, had to get that off my chest as it has been bugging the tar out of me...

For the record, I'm 57 (born in 1950); I grew up in the 50s and 60s and I disagree. First, I don't remember Frank saying anything about a nearby neighbor. As I remember it, parents of the time might leave children unattended for a few hours; but, never for several days at a time (especially ones so young as 4 and 7).

Anyone have DirectTVHD? wondering How good it is? Since hearing They have USA in HD, decided to email Comcast to see when they would be getting USA in HD and this is what I got back.


Thank you for contacting Comcast via e-mail.

I understand you would like further information regarding the addition
of USA-HD to your Comcast channel lineup.

Our goal is to provide a wide choice of quality cable networks and local
broadcast channels reflecting the diverse programming interests of our
customers. In addition to requests from customers, the following
factors play a part in our decision making process:

· FCC regulations, such as requirements to carry all local broadcast
channels
· Requirement by local broadcasters to carry their affiliated cable
networks
· The number of access channels required by local government
· Customer satisfaction with networks carried in other systems
· Customer satisfaction with similar networks
· Importance of the network to our diverse community
· Level of interest across a percentage of our customer base
· Per-subscriber programming fees charged by the network versus the
value added to the line-up

As you may know, we have been investing millions of dollars in new
technology to increase the channel capacity of the system through
digital technology. So an additional factor in launching new channels
is whether or not a particular network is available in the digital
format.

What this all means is that we take all requests for new networks very
seriously, and that we carefully consider the overall impact of adding
each network. While we cannot honor every request, we do take each
request into consideration in planning future changes to the line-up.

Thank you for choosing Comcast.

We value your business.

Sincerely,

Carlos
eCare Specialist
Comcast Customer Care Specialist

So what they are telling me is they don't know, I guess, lol. , I figured out DirectTV would end up probably being cheaper, but don't know anyone who has it, so if anyone who has switched, were you satisfied.

Thanks.

I have dish network and my sister has direct tv. we can't get cable out here in podunk... so our choices are limited.. but my mom has cable.. not sure of the company.. and man o' man.. am I glad we don't! the difference in the price , plus . the amount of channels we get is staggering.. my sister and I definitly have the better deal.. and the quality is awsome.

*bug*

We have direct tv HD, and we love it!! It's great to be able to DVR any show,CI of course, and watch it as many times as you like. I would definitely recommend it. It's Awesome!

Well I have them coming set up Monday afternoon. It will save us some money too.

Ok, cool!

gf present and accounted for! Haven't heard from yf in a few days.

I haven't heard from YF either...

I'm just not on cause people can't seem to be nice and not talk about Amends on only the episode thread, or talk about it on some other thread in a spoiler box, and i've leaned so much be accident now i'm not all that excited on seeing the episode, so i just started avoiding the board so that i won't have the entire thing spoiled for me, if i'm not on much anymore, that's why.

Re: Thread Proliferation.

I know I'm not the only person who is having a problem with the number of Threads that are being created; especially when there are existing threads already covering the topics. Since the frequent thread creators don't seem to understand what we are saying, I'll try to approach the thread proliferation problem from a different perspective.

(I've already posted a slightly altered version of this on the Etiquette Thread; but, thought it best to post here as well because it seems that many don't bother to read the Etiquette Thread.)

Because of an internet connection problem, I haven't been on the Forum for about 2 days. When I was last on, the list of threads was about 2 pages long (at 20 threads per page, this totals about 40 threads). Today when I logged on (2 days later) the list was 4 pages (about 80 threads) long. That means about 1 page or 20 new threads are being created each day.

If we continue at the current rate (1 page/20 new threads per day):

There are about 87 calendar days between now and Christmas. If 20 new threads are added each day, by Christmas there will be a list of some 810 new threads (87 pages) in addition to the current ones.

If you wish to extend it out further, at 20 threads/1 page a day; by this time next year, when we start Season 8; we will be logging onto a Forum with more than 440 pages and 8100 threads in its Index/Table of Contents.

Somehow I can't believe that in 2-3 months (Christmas) even the most avid of thread-creators would want to log onto a Forum with 800-900 Threads.
So, please think before you open a new thread!!

Your calculations illustrate the problem of making a thread without looking for similar/same threads wonderfully. Not only does this make the forum HUGE, it makes it hard to find the threads you are looking for. If everyone would take a minute or two to look to see if there is a thread already for that topic, the board would be easier to get around.

I do love this forum though. I get to rattle on about my favorite shows and people actually know what I'm talking about.

To Administrator, Bubba, Karraselle, Bug, or whoever else can make alterations to the board:

Re: The Vote for CI Thread

Since I seem to be the only person posting or editing posts to this thread for over a week now; and, the new season (for not only LOCI, but most other TV Series) is now well under way, I'm going to suggest that after allowing a week for comments; the Vote for CI Thread be retired/deactivated/deleted or whatever else is done with unused Threads.

Thanks.

oh. Wellp. It'll take some getting used to.

I'm here..........kinda. I'm way too busy w/school to post regularily and I don't think that I can take this new board much longer. We've been infested with board trolls and mindless people who must have accidentaly stumbled onto this site because I can't see them working a computer, ya know, it's way too complicated for people with such low IQs.

Anyway, I'll probably be posting in the GD board for a while (it's nice and peacful there) so you can see me there, and, of course on Donofrio's Domain (once I catch up with everything over there, I just got back from Clevland yesterday so I havn't had a chance to post for a while or even finish reading all the new posts)

I need to ask a few questions of those more technically-saavy than I.

1. Each time I edit a post, the margins seem to get wider, and the text line width narrower. Thus, if I edit once or twice, the context turns into a very long column of two and three word lines. This not only wastes space but makes it harder to read. How can I correct this?

2. What is an Avatar? At first, I assumed it was something similar to a "thumbnail" photograph; then, I began to think it required some sort of animation.

3. When I'm composing or editing my post how do I turn "type-over" off; so, when I change a word, I don't have to re-type everything that came after it?

Please be patient. I'm 57 years old; personal computers, cell phones, even Fax machines were things that nobody had ever heard of until I was around 30 years old. I really admire the ability to post pictures, animate things, etc; but, for the moment my computer skills are basically Word and Excel and a little e-mail and internet. But, then, I probably know a lot more about history and politics than some of you.

geez DM... you never cease to amaze me.. all this wonderful advice on how to run the board.. and you STILL don't get it yourself!
uh.. how many threads have you started lately?
do you just not understand the concept at all?
who's the *dumby* ?

*bug*

you make an excellent point.. unfortunately it falls on deaf ears.. in case you haven't noticed this point has been presented time and time again.. but..it's fruitless..the frustration some of us are feeling has just about taken it;s toll...admin.. should step in at some point but.. alas.. that hasn't happened.
sometimes you just have to count your losses and move on..this was a great place .. it was orderly and neat..and now admin has just let it get out of hand.. that's unfortunate.. but.. what is fortunate is that there are other places to go..it's a shame.

*bug*

Nice!

I almost as technically handicapped as you are, so I'll answer only what I can.

2. An avatar is the pic you see on the upper left hand corner where the person's name is. If you go into "my controls" on the left hand side there is a place to edit avatar. It took me months to finally get one, so good luck.

3. On your key pad there is a button that says "insert". That will control whether you write over or not.

Someone else can help with your margins because I'm not sure what the problem is.

Could someone please tell what a shippers is?

well .. I'm not exactly sure where the term originates.. but in a nut shell.. it means those who wish a romantic relationship between the two main characters.. in this instance.. Goren and Eames.. I know there is more to it than that.. but that's the way i understand it.

*bug*

Thanks!

I'm having the same problem editing pics for my sig! I'm not very wise when it comes to copy,paste and whatever you do!

Does anyone know what happened to the trivia thread?

1. Usually this "resizing" is due to scripting problems, or the way your browser is reacting to the code of the board. (Layman's terms: What you see is the conflict with the site to your browser)

Solution: try posting only once correctly fromt he get-go, and if you edit your post, do a "FULL Edit" not "Quick Edit". Or if you have the patience vis-a-versa Quick instead of FULL.

2. Avatar is a photo. Usually the image that appears to the left of you username of the board. I CAN be animted but usually the administrator doesn't permit it.

3. Use the "INSERT" key on your keyboard.

Bubba, if you'll look at my sig, it's there but no photo! What's up with that?

It was 86 degrees in LI, NY today- - - this is craziness. So many are in favor of global warming if it means winter doesn't come until Christmas, but my phreaking sinuses are killing me!

BRING ON THE FROST!!!!

How's by you?

raining like usual in south louisiana, but at least kept the temp in the low 80s. But the ground is sooooo wet, we need some time to dry out.

Did you wrap it in BBCode??

86 degrees sounds nice and chilly to me. You're lucky......I havn't seen snow in years, and I probably won't get any frost at least until December.

I agree, 86...chilly! I sweated today while taking my 5th graders on a field trip....in 95 degree weather. I love the Volunteer state. I am personally fine with the warm weather. If I did not love my state so much, I'd move further south.
But it can stay hot here...but I love NYC when its cold in December (at Christmas)...so let it get cold there.

This is going to sound very out of character from someone who usually posts that we don't need so many Threads; but, I really think we a "Technical Reference" Thread (and maybe it should be "pinned") as a single place to go for questions and answers to computer/software problems.

As I am not a "techie," I will request that someone else open such a Thread. Thanks.

That's a great idea! I'm sure it'de be very helpful for those who are completely computer literate.

You meant to say computer ILLITERATE.

** If you're interested; Please tell us what you think???

All the Republican Presidential Candidates will be debating
TONIGHT (October 9th)... Oh yes! That includes our very own:

Fred Thompson as well...


** We promise..NO BASHING or NO name calling, okay?

Just your honest thoughts on what was discussed that night!

All are welcome to participate... express your opinions!!

To: USA Network Admin.

If you think the subject matter is TOO OFF TOPIC for this board, please don't hesitate to let us know!!

Thanks!!!

QUOTE (yankeesfan @ Oct 8 2007, 09:26 PM)

That's a great idea! I'm sure it'de be very helpful for those who are completely computer literate.

!Yo tech no sabe!

You are in the OT thread so there shouldn't be any problems with a discussion...but when people discuss politics it could get nasty....just remember people can't see facial expressions or see body language ....