RaoulDuke79 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Do you have a TV in the bedroom? I did growing up, but once I got married we didn't have one. Its was a tough transition at first, but i think it made me a little less lazy in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) No, we do not have a TV in the bedroom. I was showing a $2+ million dollar Buckhead house that was listed for lease for $18,000/month. The smoking hot owner who got it in the divorce had leased it to top tier Hollywood folks in recent years. For $18k/month, you pack up the kids and go rent something cheaper. Anyway, she was complaining about her Ex who used to eat in bed and watch TV. She turned to me and said “come on, there’s only two things we should be doing in here, and they’re not on the list.” Did I mention how hot she was? Yes, I got a bit flustered..... When we first got married there was a little 13” TV that I’d click on to hear the morning news. I couldn’t see it, so it was more of a radio. . Edited September 19, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 No, but I do have a smaller one in my office I bring into my bedroom when I am sick and just want to stay in bed all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 We just added one after six years of not having one -- mostly because it keeps our 3-year-old quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Golden Goat said: We just added one after six years of not having one -- mostly because it keeps our 3-year-old quiet. A far better option than duct tape, I suppose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I do. I put on some nature channel to fall asleep 💤 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 30 minutes ago, Augie said: No, we do not have a TV in the bedroom. I was showing a $2+ million dollar Buckhead house that was listed for lease for $18,000/month. The smoking hot owner who got it in the divorce had leased it to top tier Hollywood folks in recent years. For $18k/month, you pack up the kids and go rent something cheaper. Anyway, she was complaining about her Ex who used to eat in bed and watch TV. She turned to me and said “come on, there’s only two things we should be doing in here, and they’re not on the list.” Did I mention how hot she was? Yes, I got a bit flustered..... When we first got married there was a little 13” TV that I’d click on to hear the morning news. I couldn’t see it, so it was more of a radio. . With the risk of being uncouth, one of the two could fall into her list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, RaoulDuke79 said: With the risk of being uncouth, one of the two could fall into her list. I live in uncouth-ville, but my initial reactions would almost certainly lead to a “vacation” for me, so.......never mind. But did I mention she was hot??? . Edited September 19, 2020 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 We do, but it isn’t used often. Usually to check the weather before getting ready for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I have my phone everywhere, I can watch TV on that. Same thing. But, no full TV in bedroom. 1 hour ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: I do. I put on some nature channel to fall asleep 💤 Sweet dreams. Don't stain your sheets! ShadyBeDreamin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I podcast myself to sleep most nights through my phone which is probably worse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Augie said: I live in uncouth-ville, but my initial reactions would almost certainly lead to a “vacation” for me, so.......never mind. But did I mention she was hot??? I think the rule is if you mention "hot" you need to include a picture so someone can so a "Would Ya?" with it. Oh and we have a tv in bedroom. My wife and I work different shifts and she sometimes falls asleep to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Augie said: No, we do not have a TV in the bedroom. When we first got married there was a little.....I couldn’t see it,. . 8 hours ago, TBBills said: No, but I do have a smaller one . Fell sorry for both your wives. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 10 hours ago, Augie said: A far better option than duct tape, I suppose. Maybe I will head over to the 'one tool' thread, and change my vote. 🤔 8 hours ago, stuvian said: I podcast myself to sleep most nights through my phone which is probably worse I found old episodes of the radio series 'Journey Into Space' are good for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 We've got 2 65' for the wife and her cheesey shows and then I've got a 20ish for gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mr. K said: We've got 2 65' for the wife and her cheesey shows and then I've got a 20ish for gaming. In the bedroom? Sounds like a happening place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, RaoulDuke79 said: In the bedroom? Sounds like a happening place. 4 kids too and they like to turn it to their hangout as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 38 minutes ago, Mr. K said: We've got 2 65' for the wife and her cheesey shows and then I've got a 20ish for gaming. Food Channel? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 59 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Food Channel? I wish she would 😩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 12 hours ago, stuvian said: I podcast myself to sleep most nights through my phone which is probably worse That's exactly what I do too. It helps me sleep and it can make for some strange dreams at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 No, when they raised the rate for the cable box to $8/month I figured I could walk 20' to the couch. Signed, Ralph Wilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) After years of not having one, I do now. I was working at a local hotel as a concierge when someone walked up and said "hey, do you want a free, brand new SmartTV?". I was like..."uh...well...yeah, of course!". Turns out he needed a TV for a multimedia presentation he was leading at my hotel. It was cheaper to buy a new TV and have it shipped to the hotel and just use it once and abandon it than to rent a TV from our audio/visual department for the day. Yeah. Hotel A/V rental costs are expensive. So after ONE day of use, it was mine! I put a tapestry over it when not in use. I don't use it a ton. It's nice to have a second TV in the house. This way, if I'm monopolizing the TV with football, the wife can have an alternate TV option. I also often suggest that we go watch TV in bed, which is really just an excuse/opportunity to parlay that into...other things. Edited September 19, 2020 by Logic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 16 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: I have my phone everywhere, I can watch TV on that. Same thing. But, no full TV in bedroom. Sweet dreams. Don't stain your sheets! ShadyBeDreamin'! I heard he’s more your type. 😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Yes. Ever since 9/11,its always on during the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 18 hours ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: I do. I put on some nature channel to fall asleep 💤 I pull Youtube up on the TV and play either a babbling brook or a light thunderstorm. Incredibly relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 No, but I did watch the last couple of minutes of the Seattle-NE game on my iPhone last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 What's a TV? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: What's a TV? I hear ya! I smell what you're grillin'! Us young men need to stop getting busy in that bedroom and get with the trend! 😉 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 oh yeah. i'm at the point where i'd like to upgrade it. we go to be so early now that we just throw a show on and watch together. on the weekends the kids hop in to watch shows and we get a few extra minutes of sleep. i don't love the pure quiet, so i have tv or music on most of the time. for now, there are tvs in the family room, office, bedroom and kitchen. i'm an inch away from putting one in the bathroom so i can watch the news when i get ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, teef said: oh yeah. i'm at the point where i'd like to upgrade it. we go to be so early now that we just throw a show on and watch together. on the weekends the kids hop in to watch shows and we get a few extra minutes of sleep. i don't love the pure quiet, so i have tv or music on most of the time. for now, there are tvs in the family room, office, bedroom and kitchen. i'm an inch away from putting one in the bathroom so i can watch the news when i get ready. You need help. But we already knew that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: You need help. But we already knew that! information is power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, teef said: information is power! So is misinformation to people who want the power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Doctors will tell you it's a terrible idea to have a TV in your bedroom, if you have trouble sleeping. You want to get in the habit of actually sleeping when you are in the bedroom, not hanging out in there doing other things. If you have no trouble sleeping, I don't think it really matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Always. If no TV where I'm staying I use my computer or tablet instead. I typically set the timer for it to shut off about an hour after I get to bed. It is very hard for me to fall asleep without it. I typically watch something funny I've seen many times before, so it's really white noise, but a chuckle or two as I get to sleep. Lately I usually fall asleep to Archer, Robot Chicken or South Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, The Dean said: Always. If no TV where I'm staying I use my computer or tablet instead. I typically set the timer for it to shut off about an hour after I get to bed. It is very hard for me to fall asleep without it. I typically watch something funny I've seen many times before, so it's really white noise, but a chuckle or two as I get to sleep. Lately I usually fall asleep to Archer, Robot Chicken or South Park. Do you have perfect vision, or wear glasses? I wear contacts 99.9% of the time I’m awake. I personally like saving the bedroom for sleepy time, and if I can’t see the TV anyway, why clutter things up? I can’t fall asleep in glasses and expect it to end well. Glasses are expensive! Our bedroom is strangely large (a lot of wasted space better used elsewhere, but I’m stuck), and if it’s not at the foot of my bed, it would be too far away to see. Actually, with my lousy vision, the foot of the bed is probably a pipe dream. No point in a TV for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Augie said: Do you have perfect vision, or wear glasses? I wear contacts 99.9% of the time I’m awake. I personally like saving the bedroom for sleepy time, and if I can’t see the TV anyway, why clutter things up? I can’t fall asleep in glasses and expect it to end well. Glasses are expensive! Our bedroom is strangely large (a lot of wasted space better used elsewhere, but I’m stuck), and if it’s not at the foot of my bed, it would be too far away to see. Actually, with my lousy vision, the foot of the bed is probably a pipe dream. No point in a TV for me. While I do not have perfect vision (I'm a bit near sighted) it's no problem for me to see the 40" TV on my dresser. I've actually had 40+" TVs inches from my bed, at times. But the truth is, if I'm ready to go to sleep, I'm not watching it, just on for the sound mostly---and the glow a bit, I guess. I used to have occasional insomnia but have learned to deal with it pretty well. I try not to get into bed until I'm ready to go to sleep. If I lay in bed and I'm not asleep in 15 minutes or so, I get up. But now that I make medical marijuana edibles, I typically get to sleep, and stay asleep, fairly easily. Though I am getting to bed (and getting up) later and later. So it's 11:15 now and I haven't even started to "get ready" to go to bed. Chances are, i won't get to sleep before 2am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Dean said: While I do not have perfect vision (I'm a bit near sighted) it's no problem for me to see the 40" TV on my dresser. I've actually had 40+" TVs inches from my bed, at times. But the truth is, if I'm ready to go to sleep, I'm not watching it, just on for the sound mostly---and the glow a bit, I guess. I used to have occasional insomnia but have learned to deal with it pretty well. I try not to get into bed until I'm ready to go to sleep. If I lay in bed and I'm not asleep in 15 minutes or so, I get up. But now that I make medical marijuana edibles, I typically get to sleep, and stay asleep, fairly easily. Though I am getting to bed (and getting up) later and later. So it's 11:15 now and I haven't even started to "get ready" to go to bed. Chances are, i won't get to sleep before 2am. I have to wear a CPAP to prevent snoring. My wife still works (and pays the bills!), while I’m retired. I hate the CPAP. She goes to bed early, and gets up super early. I go to bed late, so I only need 4-5 hours on the CPAP to avoid waking her. We have a white noise machine which is an essential part of our lives! I’m lucky as when I go up, it’s usually straight to sleep these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, Augie said: I have to wear a CPAP to prevent snoring. My wife still works (and pays the bills!), while I’m retired. I hate the CPAP. She goes to bed early, and gets up super early. I go to bed late, so I only need 4-5 hours on the CPAP to avoid waking her. We have a white noise machine which is an essential part of our lives! I’m lucky as when I go up, it’s usually straight to sleep these days. I use a CPAP as well. A couple drinks, a toke or two and a medical marijuana edible (homemade cookie, brownie, whatever) is what helps me get to, and stay, asleep. Just had my herbal tea and now going to have one last drink and a cookie!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 7 hours ago, The Dean said: I use a CPAP as well. A couple drinks, a toke or two and a medical marijuana edible (homemade cookie, brownie, whatever) is what helps me get to, and stay, asleep. Just had my herbal tea and now going to have one last drink and a cookie!! maybe just sleep under a quieter bridge? 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 'r Mortis Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 19 hours ago, Nextmanup said: Doctors will tell you it's a terrible idea to have a TV in your bedroom, if you have trouble sleeping. You want to get in the habit of actually sleeping when you are in the bedroom, not hanging out in there doing other things. If you have no trouble sleeping, I don't think it really matters. Oftentimes, the television is the reason for the trouble sleeping. But people think they know themselves better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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