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NRaleighLiberal

(61,857 posts)
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:10 PM Feb 2017

Those who, like me, are not watching tonight - what are you doing instead?

We are off to see the Eric Whitacre ensemble singers at Duke Chapel. Kind of the opposite event - listening to beauty through music and voices.

Been looking forward to this event for a long time!

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Those who, like me, are not watching tonight - what are you doing instead? (Original Post) NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 OP
S7e11 of the Walking Dead HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #1
same here NewJeffCT Feb 2017 #9
I only watched the first episode this season. Control-Z Feb 2017 #70
I think that this season has been written by the interns HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #87
I will be watching taped mysteries on by DVR. chillfactor Feb 2017 #2
Watching something else. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2017 #3
I'm teaching a class titaniumsalute Feb 2017 #4
Something positive. CentralMass Feb 2017 #5
I'll be working. NewDealProgressive Feb 2017 #6
"Lowlights." Lol. Yes, me too. I'll do a little work, Hortensis Feb 2017 #42
I am going to listen Angry Dragon Feb 2017 #7
I will be trimming my toe nails with my teeth Takket Feb 2017 #8
I have plenty of things waiting for me to watch on my DVR..... Little Star Feb 2017 #10
My daughter and I will be watching "Gilmore Girls" and eating sushi Happyhippychick Feb 2017 #11
Is that the reunion Gilmore Girls? Control-Z Feb 2017 #75
No the original show. We love it! Happyhippychick Feb 2017 #78
I'm attending a school PTO evening event with my child. CottonBear Feb 2017 #12
NBA: TrailBlazers vs. Pistons 0rganism Feb 2017 #13
After my work week? ismnotwasm Feb 2017 #14
working on pussyhats crazycatlady Feb 2017 #15
Listening to recorded "Rebecca" from PBS northoftheborder Feb 2017 #16
Rewatching The American President SticksnStones Feb 2017 #17
Be watching the new The Incredible Dr Pol as safeinOhio Feb 2017 #18
Need some commas, Xipe Totec Feb 2017 #19
you are correct - appropriate commas added! Certainly not canvassing who does and NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #29
Going out for a fancy dinner. It's MARDI GRAS!!!!!! LAS14 Feb 2017 #20
Have a nice dinner. bdamomma Feb 2017 #84
We did! (Close to $200.... glad Mardi Gras is only once a year). LAS14 Feb 2017 #90
Watching hockey RandiFan1290 Feb 2017 #21
Storms here get the red out Feb 2017 #22
Ah, what a cozy picture, Get. Maybe I should skip sanding Hortensis Feb 2017 #47
West Wing reruns leftynyc Feb 2017 #23
Watching prerecorded movies. In_The_Wind Feb 2017 #24
Reading the Sunday NYT voteearlyvoteoften Feb 2017 #25
Catching up on "Indian Summers" on my DVR. Coventina Feb 2017 #26
we really enjoyed that. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #28
I am as well! I've learned so much about the Raj - something we in the States are pretty Coventina Feb 2017 #32
here's what you must do - find The Jewel in the Crown - NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #33
Will do! Thanks!! Coventina Feb 2017 #38
it will stick with you forever - it is that well done. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #39
That was a great series! Loved it! The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #45
Yes, we loved Brideshead Revisited! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #46
I might eat a bag of bees or drink some bleach. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #27
hmm...a bag of bees. Tough way to get a buzz! NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #34
They're very crunchy. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #36
that is funny bdamomma Feb 2017 #85
Mardi Gras on the West Coast KeepItReal Feb 2017 #30
Reading DU hibbing Feb 2017 #31
Watching the first segment of "When We Rise". Behind the Aegis Feb 2017 #35
yes, I figure post-concert, settled in back at home, I will peruse the inevitable trashing of NRaleighLiberal Feb 2017 #37
Enjoy your concert! Behind the Aegis Feb 2017 #41
Hey, me too! Cirque du So-What Feb 2017 #49
That sounds lovely! I'm editing a friend's novel about Dreamers. femmedem Feb 2017 #40
Dinner with clients Initech Feb 2017 #43
Choir rehearsal. royable Feb 2017 #44
Same thing I do every night Maeve Feb 2017 #48
Season finale JustAnotherGen Feb 2017 #50
2 reruns of the X-files. old guy Feb 2017 #51
I have student tonight, mindem Feb 2017 #52
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is on Turner Classic Movies, tonight Siwsan Feb 2017 #53
Great movie blue ray has some great Bogart information Watchfoxheadexplodes Feb 2017 #65
Going Shopping heather blossom Feb 2017 #54
Going to immigration action meeting cally Feb 2017 #55
Planet Earth II or something else... wcmagumba Feb 2017 #56
Sleep JHB Feb 2017 #57
Brought some extra wood in for the porch wood stove, got my old rocking chair ready democrank Feb 2017 #58
working out kydo Feb 2017 #59
Getting shit on in my pigeon loft Watchfoxheadexplodes Feb 2017 #60
Love Eric Whitacre! We've done some of his music before. woodsprite Feb 2017 #61
Singing in a concert with my Old Time Music class The Blue Flower Feb 2017 #62
Paperwork, and PS3 if I'm lucky Blue_Tires Feb 2017 #63
Playing Andriod Netrunner with Laz. Classical music in the background. haele Feb 2017 #64
Feasting on "Big Trouble in Little China". OilemFirchen Feb 2017 #66
Reruns of the original Star Trek, I think wryter2000 Feb 2017 #67
not sure at this point, but whatever it is, it will be Gabi Hayes Feb 2017 #68
I'll be watching a replay of a spring training game I already saw. Kingofalldems Feb 2017 #69
Reading a good book. Aristus Feb 2017 #71
Fat Tuesday gonna eat pancakes lynintenn Feb 2017 #72
Will be on DU reading what marybourg Feb 2017 #73
Going to see *Brave Songs From The Departed* Cornus Feb 2017 #74
Gonna watch b/c I think Trumprussia will have a meltdown wordpix Feb 2017 #76
Watching Tora! Tora! Tora! nt Ilsa Feb 2017 #77
DVR superpatriotman Feb 2017 #79
Watching a basketball game Still Sensible Feb 2017 #80
Like others here.....WILL NOT BE WATCHING.....we've got stuff DVR'd to watch. eom a kennedy Feb 2017 #81
Me, Polly Hennessey Feb 2017 #82
Hockey Dem2 Feb 2017 #83
going to watch Democracy Now bdamomma Feb 2017 #86
Netflix Ice Pilots Throck Feb 2017 #88
A day late paper and presentation. Quayblue Feb 2017 #89
Made extra special pancakes (cream cheese, chocolate chips, & blueberries) w/my daughter AgadorSparticus Feb 2017 #91
Studying Multivariate Regression in my online course. n/t Yavin4 Feb 2017 #92
Watching chefs on Netflix Stinky The Clown Feb 2017 #93
Watching Seinfeld and drinking vodka. kairos12 Feb 2017 #94
Watching the Bible Reloaded destroy Chic Tracts. Rex Feb 2017 #95

NewJeffCT

(56,848 posts)
9. same here
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:14 PM
Feb 2017

I'll be watching that since I watched the Oscars on Sunday night and did not finish TWD last night. if I finish TWD early, I'll watch The Flash.

Control-Z

(15,686 posts)
70. I only watched the first episode this season.
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:39 PM
Feb 2017

And it was well into the 4th episode when I finally did watch it because my had son called me and told me he would never watch the show again. He said it had crossed a line into things so dark he didn't think he could stand to watch anymore. He did start watching again but we haven't talked much about it.

My younger daughter hasn't watched even one episode because she read a spoiler before seeing the first episode and felt similar to the way my son felt without having even watched it.

Sunday was Walking Dead family night for us. Our night included a no red meat, no red or green sauce, meal.

So, my question to you. Is it worth watching anymore? Does it get better after that first awful episode? Should I give it another try?

 

HoneyBadger

(2,297 posts)
87. I think that this season has been written by the interns
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 08:23 PM
Feb 2017

Very scattered. Still better than most shows.

titaniumsalute

(4,742 posts)
4. I'm teaching a class
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:13 PM
Feb 2017

Some call it indoctrinating but media survey research really isn't that political.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
42. "Lowlights." Lol. Yes, me too. I'll do a little work,
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:44 PM
Feb 2017

and there's a desk that needs some more sanding. Both sound good, and wholesome, compared to listening to him, though.

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
10. I have plenty of things waiting for me to watch on my DVR.....
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:15 PM
Feb 2017

They couldn't pay me enough money to watch the orange one. I also won't watch the chatter about him after either.

Control-Z

(15,686 posts)
75. Is that the reunion Gilmore Girls?
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:47 PM
Feb 2017

My daughter and I have watched the the original Gimore Girls so many times we quote from the show leaving most people puzzled as we laugh hysterically.

CottonBear

(21,615 posts)
12. I'm attending a school PTO evening event with my child.
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:16 PM
Feb 2017

We'll have fun, participate in a cake walk and eat pizza & salad with my child's schoolmates and their families. Hopefully, we'll raise lots of money for our PTO.

I have actively avoided watching or listening to Trump since Nov. 9, 2016.

0rganism

(25,647 posts)
13. NBA: TrailBlazers vs. Pistons
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:17 PM
Feb 2017

then dial up Guardians of the Galaxy on the DVR afterward, if Trump is still wagging his jaw

ismnotwasm

(42,674 posts)
14. After my work week?
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:18 PM
Feb 2017

I'm going to exercise, then sit in my ancient hot tub reading something from the Dark Urban fantasy genre. Most likely something from author Lilith St. Crow, who writes the most badass protagonists ever and isn't into insipid "romance".

Might check into the DU now and again

SticksnStones

(2,108 posts)
17. Rewatching The American President
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:20 PM
Feb 2017

and dreaming of a world where Aaron Sorkin writes all our dialogue ~

(It's available on Hulu, FYI)

Xipe Totec

(44,558 posts)
19. Need some commas,
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:21 PM
Feb 2017

Those who, like me, are not watching tonight.

Not that I don't like you, but unlike you, I am going to watch the orange hairball tonight.

NRaleighLiberal

(61,857 posts)
29. you are correct - appropriate commas added! Certainly not canvassing who does and
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:34 PM
Feb 2017

doesn't like me!

LAS14

(15,506 posts)
90. We did! (Close to $200.... glad Mardi Gras is only once a year).
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 10:34 PM
Feb 2017

But way better than the Trump speech!!!!

get the red out

(14,031 posts)
22. Storms here
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:23 PM
Feb 2017

Most likely, with more storms coming in tonight, I will be huddled in the bed comforting two very nervous canines.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
47. Ah, what a cozy picture, Get. Maybe I should skip sanding
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:52 PM
Feb 2017

and just climb in bed with my current book and our elderly cat. My husband, too, if there are no car races or whatever on. I enjoy storms, but none coming, so my "picture" will have to include sounds of birds and other night critters drifting in the windows from out in the marsh. It's mating season here in Florida.

Enjoy.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
23. West Wing reruns
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:23 PM
Feb 2017

I have the whole series on dvd and have been watching for a week now. Pres Bartlett about to run for reelection.

Coventina

(29,731 posts)
32. I am as well! I've learned so much about the Raj - something we in the States are pretty
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:37 PM
Feb 2017

under-educated about.

It's so interesting to see the different loyalties interweaving in all the characters.

A very complex and moving story, imho.

I know the critics didn't really like it, and the ratings were disappointing.

But, I love it!

NRaleighLiberal

(61,857 posts)
33. here's what you must do - find The Jewel in the Crown -
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:39 PM
Feb 2017

an older Masterpiece series on PBS. It is one of the best things we've ever watched - in fact, we bought the books (the Raj Quartet - four books, 2000 or so pages) - and I just finished reading it to my wife.

Makes a deep, huge impression....

The Velveteen Ocelot

(130,537 posts)
45. That was a great series! Loved it!
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:50 PM
Feb 2017
Brideshead Revisited was another one. I don't think it was a Masterpiece series but it was on PBS in the early '80s. It was sort of a proto-Downton Abbey but not as soap-opera-ish.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(130,537 posts)
27. I might eat a bag of bees or drink some bleach.
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:29 PM
Feb 2017

Anything but watch that shit show. I'll probably watch some of those true crime shows on Investigation Discovery because they are less depressing than thinking about SCROTUS.

hibbing

(10,598 posts)
31. Reading DU
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:36 PM
Feb 2017

My lifeline to those of us who live in the reality based world. Plus the hilarious posts that I know will be coming with each idiotic statement made by the well, whatever he is.

Peace

Behind the Aegis

(56,108 posts)
35. Watching the first segment of "When We Rise".
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:40 PM
Feb 2017

It taped last night, but we saved it for tonight. I'd rather watch something about the GLBT community than that POS spew his lies and hate. I am sure the brave citizens of DU who will watch will report, so no need to sully my beautiful mind.

NRaleighLiberal

(61,857 posts)
37. yes, I figure post-concert, settled in back at home, I will peruse the inevitable trashing of
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:41 PM
Feb 2017

the trash. I thought Dubya was tough or watch or listen to. He was minor league compared to this unspeakable and his band of deplorables!

Behind the Aegis

(56,108 posts)
41. Enjoy your concert!
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:43 PM
Feb 2017

Yeah, this "president" is such a poor speaker, he makes Bush look like a Rhodes Scholar. Who knew there would be someone worse?!

Cirque du So-What

(29,732 posts)
49. Hey, me too!
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:59 PM
Feb 2017

Old fogeys like me need their sleep, and the end time of 11:00 was a bit late for me. Besides, I like being able to fast-forward through the commercials.

femmedem

(8,561 posts)
40. That sounds lovely! I'm editing a friend's novel about Dreamers.
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:43 PM
Feb 2017

It's a pleasure reading about a world filled with empathy and courage.

Initech

(108,783 posts)
43. Dinner with clients
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:47 PM
Feb 2017

And if the bar I'm at has it on TV I will politely ask to change the channel.

royable

(1,426 posts)
44. Choir rehearsal.
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:50 PM
Feb 2017

Beauty will triumph.

I'm jealous you're getting to see the Eric Whitacre ensemble. They're great!

Maeve

(43,457 posts)
48. Same thing I do every night
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 05:56 PM
Feb 2017

Try to take over the world.

(No, wait, that's Pinky and the Brain!) Hubby and I watch Netflix or old favorite movies from our collection most evenings. I'll catch up on the interesting things during the day. Evenings are for relaxing.

Siwsan

(27,834 posts)
53. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is on Turner Classic Movies, tonight
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:14 PM
Feb 2017

And there are always the ever present Law and Order re-runs.

heather blossom

(174 posts)
54. Going Shopping
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:17 PM
Feb 2017

Taking a long vacation next week, Need new shoes and need to get some birthday gifts.
I cant stand to watch the idiot.

cally

(21,868 posts)
55. Going to immigration action meeting
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:17 PM
Feb 2017

And how the community should organize. Much better use of my time and energy.

democrank

(12,598 posts)
58. Brought some extra wood in for the porch wood stove, got my old rocking chair ready
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:19 PM
Feb 2017

and plan to sit quietly and think of anything....but Trump.

kydo

(2,679 posts)
59. working out
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:19 PM
Feb 2017

got to be strong. besides the whole the end of days stuff and with hitler in charge, you really never know. being in shape might be handy.

Watchfoxheadexplodes

(3,542 posts)
60. Getting shit on in my pigeon loft
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:21 PM
Feb 2017

Rather than shit on by trump.

Needs cleaning anyway will watch highlights in morning before work.

woodsprite

(12,582 posts)
61. Love Eric Whitacre! We've done some of his music before.
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:22 PM
Feb 2017

Absolutely beautiful writing! And, speaking for all the females in our group, pretty easy on the eyes, as well

We have rehearsal tonight for the New Ark Chorale. We're doing 5 Frostiana pieces, some Ola Gjeilo works, Thompson Alleluia, Pinkham's Wedding Cantata, and other pieces. We also are working up some patriotic music for our annual Memorial Day "American Tapestry" concert. I'll be so busy I probably won't even be able to check my phone

The Blue Flower

(6,490 posts)
62. Singing in a concert with my Old Time Music class
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:23 PM
Feb 2017

Part of the Rainbow Concert of World Music at Fla State Univ. Big fun!!

haele

(15,402 posts)
64. Playing Andriod Netrunner with Laz. Classical music in the background.
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:27 PM
Feb 2017

Or perhaps some EDM. I made some Sweet Tea this morning (I use a cup of home made simple syrup, 6 bags of Lipton Cold Brew and two bags of "Lady Lipton - an Earl Grey with an extra citrus kick in a gallon of water) and Laz has a now 16 year old McCallen's Single Malt to nurse while we play.

He's been wanting to play it for ages; he likes being Corp better than being a Runner.
The trick is to keep him off Twitter when we're playing.

Haele

OilemFirchen

(7,288 posts)
66. Feasting on "Big Trouble in Little China".
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:30 PM
Feb 2017

Nothing better than a grizzly Kurt Russell with a side of sumptuous Kim Cattrall, presented Kung Fu-style.

Yum!

wryter2000

(47,940 posts)
67. Reruns of the original Star Trek, I think
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:30 PM
Feb 2017

I just found it on Netflix.

I plan to watch the pre- and post-shows on MSNBC. Might be amusing. I love how their regular Republican guy (can't think of his name...Steve someone?) hates the Drumpfster.

Cornus

(871 posts)
74. Going to see *Brave Songs From The Departed*
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:47 PM
Feb 2017

"Carlos Lama presents Brave Songs From The Departed, an evening of protest music devoted to the artistry of notable musicians who died in 2016.

From Prince to Bowie, Leonard Cohen to Leon Russell, Sharon Jones to George Michael, 2016 was a significant year of loss in the music world. Please join us as we celebrate their legacy (and many others) with songs of hope and dissent for this culturally challenging moment in history."

Hope to be distracted from 45 for a couple of hours.

wordpix

(18,652 posts)
76. Gonna watch b/c I think Trumprussia will have a meltdown
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 06:48 PM
Feb 2017

Doesn't like to prep, Russia links/ money laundering looming, ACA uproar, rats jumping ship and leaks everywhere, the ship is going down. He could melt and I'd love to watch that.

Dem2

(8,178 posts)
83. Hockey
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 07:57 PM
Feb 2017

I don't watch much political stuff lately anyway, usually just Rachel, tho not tonight.

AgadorSparticus

(7,963 posts)
91. Made extra special pancakes (cream cheese, chocolate chips, & blueberries) w/my daughter
Tue Feb 28, 2017, 10:39 PM
Feb 2017

Totally didnt even know what was going on tonight. Prolly a good thing. Will catch the synopsis tonight.

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