We’ve been in tv watching overdrive since late Wednesday afternoon & our recent purchase of Premiere stations. Overall they’re a little disappointing… well, I should rephrase that, the company we go through, dig-it-all cable, set it up in such a way that it’s disappointing. We were told all the channels in the package we selected would have the option to be english-speaking. Not true. In fact, the primary reason for getting the package was so Iddy (Sydney) could have the (english-speaking) version of the disney channel- which turned out to be a total lie. I’m still pissed at dig-it-all about that & won’t be recommending them to anyone… we asked specifically about that channel on multiple occasions and were both told that it would come in english. A fact we took to heart, so we went and promised Sydney that she’d have all her favorite cartoons from the states back. And when we called to complain we got “errr, gee, I thought it was supposed to come in english… these things change all the time… let me make some calls and I’ll get back to you”. And of course I’m still waiting to hear back… fuckers.

Anyway, since we have a month of free use, we’re enjoying it before we cancel. I’ve already seen white girls twice (where’s a good eye-roll smilie when you need one), manchurian candidate, bourne identity, and a bunch of other crappy movies whose names I can’t recall.

The best part, though, are the series. There’s something so familiar about saying “sure, we can do whatever it is we need to, but we need to be back by 8:15 because that’s when Lost starts”. Best part is, the lag in airing the few american series that they do means we’ve already seen the things they’re showing now… it’s like we never missed a step. We’ve been watching Lost, Desp. Housewives, Six Feet Under (best series ever. period.), Nip/Tuck (one I wasn’t a fan of in the states.. but what the hell, now it’s something to watch)… and who knows what will be on tonight!

I just wish Premiere… in their infinite wisdom, would see fit to add a few english-speaking children’s channels to their line-up. I’m guessing we’re in the minority being expats with a young child and all… but hey, where’s the love??

Finally, does anyone living here know of a way to receive additional english-speaking channels? Right now we’ve got a few through kabel deutschland and the premiere stuff that I’m pretty sure we’ll cancel once our free month is up. Our building forbids satellites, so that option’s a no-go. Still, is there anything else? Am I missing an obvious solution? Probably not, huh…

Oh well, barbershop 2: back in business is about to come on, time to end this & go pop some popcorn…

On this day..

• Another first. - 2006
• Surreal. - 2006