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[Babaloo]

Originally Posted by beerbreath

Comcast cable TV charges 23.00 bucks a month for just the local channels,but you can get a digital converter box at Walmart for 30.00 bucks and those channels are free.Why would anybody pay money for what you can get for free?

Why spend $30 for a converter box when you can receive the local channels over the air (with an antennae)? You'll only need the converter box if you have an old tv that won't accept a digital signal. Oh...and you'll still need an antennae with the converter box.

And most people will pay for Comcast since they want more than just local channels.

[Beach Lounger]

Originally Posted by Uno

Yes I have taken beer into Mx. for a friend. A couple 22 oz bottles of good ale that can't be found there. Packed in my suitcase and wrapped in bubble pack. They were fine. They even had some fancy (Inspected by dept of Homeland Security) tape wrapped around them when I opened up the suit case. No worries.

I have also packed cans and bottles of local beer from different points in the USA to bring home. Your idea will work fine.

I've always had good luck packing booze. Coming home from our last trip though. I had a bottle of La Pinta Tequila "not make it" That was a stinky mess.

Thanks for confirming my thoughts.
Was just going to take 2 - 6 packs. Wonder if 2 - 12 packs is pushing my luck?

I have a couple of days to figure out the flavor of beer I will bring.

I, like you have had the luck on my side bringing home full bottles.

Thanks!!!

[Beach Lounger]

Originally Posted by snappysammy

my gf, who was a barrister, karen, hahahaha, used to bring me canned beer from england every trip
never a problem, and without undue precautions

i will never forget whitbread cream label

Well I am going to give it a try.

Just the inspectors don't like the flavor that I bring. lol

[beerbreath]

Originally Posted by Babaloo

Why spend $30 for a converter box when you can receive the local channels over the air (with an antennae)? You'll only need the converter box if you have an old tv that won't accept a digital signal. Oh...and you'll still need an antennae with the converter box.

And most people will pay for Comcast since they want more than just local channels.

Comcast charges 23.00 bucks just for local channels,so if you have an older tv you can just get a converter box instead of paying 23.00 dollars to Comcast every month.If you want more than the local channels the price goes up to 60.00 dollars a month.
Point is if you want just local stations,don't pay Comcast any money,you get them free.

[Skiptown]

Originally Posted by Beach Lounger

Thanks for confirming my thoughts.
Was just going to take 2 - 6 packs. Wonder if 2 - 12 packs is pushing my luck?

I have a couple of days to figure out the flavor of beer I will bring.

I, like you have had the luck on my side bringing home full bottles.

Thanks!!!

Two 12 packs is a lot of weight.

[leedsb]

Originally Posted by beer_dude

Justin Bieber's new tattoo

Really? What is that, Hello Kitty Devil Bat?

[melliedee]

Originally Posted by beer_dude

Justin Bieber's new tattoo

Seriously?

[Uno]

Originally Posted by Skiptown

Two 12 packs is a lot of weight.

Yes indeed! With the new charges that beer could end up costing and extra $50. Of course on the up side, if you stay under the weight limit, you will have lot's of room for La Pinta on the return.

[melliedee]

After years of liking dry to semi-dry red wine, I now find myself hooked on these local winery's sweet Concord wines. Deep ruby color, sweet (but not cloying), and served CHILLED. I love it. It reminds me of a combination of grape juice and church.

I just bought a case of St. Julian's Concord for the cottage.

[Uno]

Originally Posted by Babaloo

Why spend $30 for a converter box when you can receive the local channels over the air (with an antennae)? You'll only need the converter box if you have an old tv that won't accept a digital signal. Oh...and you'll still need an antennae with the converter box.

And most people will pay for Comcast since they want more than just local channels.

I just went through this 2 weeks ago for my daughter's apartment. The Radio shack guy said any TV manufactured after 2006 is digital ready so you don't need the converter. (Antennae yes.) I picked up a $20 antennae but haven't hooked it up for her yet. I will let you know how it works.

Babs is correct here that the converter boxes are only for old TVs.

[beerbreath]

Originally Posted by melliedee

After years of liking dry to semi-dry red wine, I now find myself hooked on these local winery's sweet Concord wines. Deep ruby color, sweet (but not cloying), and served CHILLED. I love it.

I just bought a case of St. Julian's Concord for the cottage.

Have you run CCLEANER lately on your computer?

[Mogley]

Originally Posted by Skiptown

Two 12 packs is a lot of weight.

A twelve pack, one of the few things I found gets lighter the longer you carry it.

[Uno]

Originally Posted by melliedee

After years of liking dry to semi-dry red wine, I now find myself hooked on these local winery's sweet Concord wines. Deep ruby color, sweet (but not cloying), and served CHILLED. I love it. It reminds me of a combination of grape juice and church.

I just bought a case of St. Julian's Concord for the cottage.

Big kids grape juice? Right up my alley. In between beers of course.

[beerbreath]

Originally Posted by Uno

I just went through this 2 weeks ago for my daughter's apartment. The Radio shack guy said any TV manufactured after 2006 is digital ready so you don't need the converter. (Antennae yes.) I picked up a $20 antennae but haven't hooked it up for her yet. I will let you know how it works.

Babs is correct here that the converter boxes are only for old TVs.

Wow tv's older than 2006 are now called "old tv's".

[Uno]

Originally Posted by Mogley

A twelve pack, one of the few things I found gets lighter the longer you carry it.

Ah the good old days of backpacking. Start out with a 70 pound pack and get to camp with a 40 pound pack and a bag of empty cans hanging off my back. I don't do that anymore.