kidsmoke Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 For myself, I will be keeping the TV off. I know I will probably eventually see that awful moment of transition, but I can't bring myself to watch it happen on Friday. Instead I'll be listening to music and baking a birthday cake for my husband's birthday the following day. And the following day, we will be traveling to Los Angeles to join in the march there. How are you handling this bizarre time in our history? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I read somewhere that you should leave your TV on, but tuned to a channel that would never air the inauguration (Discovery, FX, or whatever). Lowers the Nielsen ratings. Not sure if it's true, but it makes sense.I'll be working and praying that my insurance isn't about to jump from $100/mo. to $500/mo. It's truly the saddest day for America in my lifetime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brownie Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'll be at work, so will miss the whole thing. I may watch the news when I get home. With my eyes half closed. This whole thing still has a somewhat surreal feeling for me, like it's too bizarre to really be happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'll be at work. I've never watched an inauguration whether I liked the president or not, so why start now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jff Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I read somewhere that you should leave your TV on, but tuned to a channel that would never air the inauguration (Discovery, FX, or whatever). Lowers the Nielsen ratings. Not sure if it's true, but it makes sense.I'll be working and praying that my insurance isn't about to jump from $100/mo. to $500/mo. It's truly the saddest day for America in my lifetime. I've read this, too. No idea if it holds water, but I'll keep my TV on SyFy or something the whole day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Seeing Peter Buck, Minus 5 and Alejandro I will be having a lot of drinks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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NoJ Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Nothing special happening for me on Friday but on Saturday I'm taking the family for a march in the Loop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Nothing special happening for me on Friday but on Saturday I'm taking the family for a march in the Loop.Ditto here in Denver. Friday I'll be drinking White Russians in honor of the new "president". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I've read this, too. No idea if it holds water, but I'll keep my TV on SyFy or something the whole day.Unless you guys are Nielsen households, your viewing habits don't affect Nielsen ratings. There's only 40,000 Nielsen households. Save your energy bills and turn your TV off. http://www.snopes.com/change-channel-on-inauguration/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Nothing special happening for me on Friday but on Saturday I'm taking the family for a march in the Loop. More than likely we will be up there, too. We will train in and probably just watch, not sure I want to march with 5 and 7 yr. old, in case there are some issues. But I would like them to see the process.Ditto here in Denver. Friday I'll be drinking White Russians in honor of the new "president". Never had a White Russian, but Friday sounds like a great time to try one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'll watch, probably. I work from home and will be alone until mid-afternoon, when we are going to go see Hidden Figures. That's my only real plan that day, taking my 6yo daughter to see that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Only mine won't be tears of joy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'll catch the highlights of the events on the news Friday night. And the childish bitter inner me is hoping for some strong swirling winds during the actual swearing in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'll catch the highlights of the events on the news Friday night. And the childish bitter inner me is hoping for some strong swirling winds during the actual swearing in.I hope you don't catch highlights from fake news outlets, like CNN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'll be working, but I wouldn't watch it anyway. Just too depressing.I'm taking my girls to the Women's March in Hartford on Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Ditto here in Denver. Friday I'll be drinking White Russians in honor of the new "president". This sounds like a plan I can get behind. And in the interest of inclusivity, some Black Russians should be consumed as well. More than likely we will be up there, too. We will train in and probably just watch, not sure I want to march with 5 and 7 yr. old, in case there are some issues. But I would like them to see the process. Never had a White Russian, but Friday sounds like a great time to try one... I love that you are teaching your children about ALL the facets of a democracy, including the necessity of sometimes resisting those in power. Those babies are our future! I'll catch the highlights of the events on the news Friday night. And the childish bitter inner me is hoping for some strong swirling winds during the actual swearing in. Perhaps a smallish hurricane will oblige us. I hope you don't catch highlights from fake news outlets, like CNN. FAKE POST! I'll be working, but I wouldn't watch it anyway. Just too depressing.I'm taking my girls to the Women's March in Hartford on Saturday. I think Sunday is going to find a lot of us footsore but proud of ourselves. History will smile on these marches that represent the real majority. I want to hear your experiences later...I'll post a post-march thread later so we can talk about how it went. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 One more thought, with The Residents in mind....I think I'll refer to this new guy without the opening letters of his inaugural title. Makes a good deal more sense to me....not "President Trump", but Resident Rump. Now let's see how quickly we can remove him from the Residence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 If someone ask me who the president is after Friday I'll say the guy from the apprentice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 If someone ask me who the president is after Friday I'll say the guy from the apprentice I like it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EMF Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Drinking heavily and doing my best to ignore it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 If someone ask me who the president is after Friday I'll say the guy from the apprentice Funny but how many people don't know who the president is and care enough to ask? ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 ^ just thinking about my Republican friends if they want to rib me...that or my 4 year old son lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deanmarr Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Count the days til lil donnie is impeached Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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