What would you be doing instead of viewing the internet?

lawn psycho · 01-31-2010, 03:46 PM

So I admit it, I spend (waste) too much time on the internet. In fact I sometimes have my laptop on the couch while watching television.

So what would you be doing if not for the internet time wasting?

1. I would be exercising more and getting outdoors more often during the winter.

2. I would get more hobbies (although my wife already thinks I have too many. Nah, never

)

And hopefully Don will fix the title....... Maybe my next hobby is to improve my typing accuracy.

WinnDixie · 01-31-2010, 10:36 PM

Are we separating these out? For waste:
My all-time favorite is to sit and stare mindlessly at TV with several cups of coffee in the AM...2 hours, well within the realm, when circumstances will allow.
In the PM, watching the stuff I have DVR'd from TV, trying not to think about when the last time was that I read a book!
More worthwhile:
Exercising...walking, wellness center,yard work and all that stuff!
Helping out someone---neighbor, friend---who needs it. This week I did cook for a lady who sprained both ankles (that's bad!). Pleased my husband in the process, as he also got a pumpkin pie out of it--and he didn't even have to hurt himself!
And finally...plan to read a book!!

Lakesrider · 02-01-2010, 08:55 AM

Hey LP....I think we are long separated twins.....

Seriously though, not much else to do in Winter time, except shovel snow for me. Well, I am going to Kauai to get married in three weeks....

In the warmer days I like to drive my little Shelby Cobra, ride the Harley, do some light hiking, and a little working around the house. Top off a Saturday with a nice chunk o' Prime Rib at the Village Kitchen too!

Argie's Wife · 02-01-2010, 09:28 AM

Well, there's work, of course. I have a home-based business but it includes attending many of the town and school meetings. Additionally, I'm working on several cyber projects - genealogy, Alton history, and a blog about raising our children. I come here as my "coffee break" during the day and appreciate the camaraderie of those who love this part of our beautiful state. I'm very proud of my town and love to talk about it.

Dave R · 02-01-2010, 09:31 AM

I spend plenty of time on the Internet with my laptop, in front of my TV (and fireplace) in the Winter, but I also make it a point to be active, preferably outside, every day. For instance, my neighbor (favorite walking/cycling partner) and I did a 7+ mile walk on each day this weekend. It was cold, but not unbearably so and the sun was really bright both days. If I can't get outside, I use my elliptical machine, and do sit ups, push ups, and chin ups for an hour each day. It keeps me sane and reasonably healthy. In the Spring/Summer/Fall, I'm substantially more active and beat the snot out of my old mountain bike or hike all the time. I live near Pawtuckaway State Park and really enjoy the excellent trail system there. Now if I could just eat less...

dpg · 02-02-2010, 01:10 PM

ssshhhh I'd be getting some work done!

dpg · 02-02-2010, 01:12 PM

Cool, I just noticed my 1,000th post.

I wonder if 1,000th is a word?

Dave R · 02-02-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Cool, I just noticed my 1,000th post.

I wonder if 1,000th is a word?

Machinists say "thousandths" all the time.

offmycloud · 02-02-2010, 03:59 PM

it's correct - one thousandth is also correct

SAMIAM · 02-02-2010, 06:41 PM

Lawn Psycho......Don't let anyone know you're wasting time. Do what I do...pretend to be working...keep the screen turned away and the sound down.Furrow your brow like you're deep into a project (instead of chatting on winni.com)

VtSteve · 02-02-2010, 11:20 PM

I've been online for so long, I honestly cannot remember some of the systems I used. Telnet, Genie, very early predecessors to AOL, don't remember there were so many. I remember being on an early Apple system that was later merged into AOL. But back then 100 to 1200 baud modems were the latest.

I've had the same online moniker since 1993, and can't bear to change it. I think being online has been a double-edged sword. Much less personal, while enabling people to be much more personable with many more people. More contact and exposure is better than less. Depending on content, and attention to the necessities of life, of course.

Formula · 02-03-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawn psycho

So I admit it, I spend (waste) too much time on the internet. In fact I sometimes have my laptop on the couch while watching television.

So what would you be doing if not for the internet time wasting?

1. I would be exercising more and getting outdoors more often during the winter.

2. I would get more hobbies (although my wife already thinks I have too many. Nah, never

)

And hopefully Don will fix the title....... Maybe my next hobby is to improve my typing accuracy.

After making some money to support my addictions I guess I would behelping my fellow man (or women).

nj2nh · 02-11-2010, 04:00 PM

When not on the internet, I count the days until I go to the lake again.

But seriously, I take lots of pictures, scrapbook, drive children to school, pick children up from school, drive said children's friends home from school because their parents don't and they live too far from school to walk, read, browse the library, watch TV and, oh, yeah, work once in a while.

Mostly, I dream about August and imagine a warm breeze coming off the Broads and pictures a view of the mouth of Alton Bay. Heaven on earth.

nj2nh

Mee-n-Mac · 02-12-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lawn psycho

So what would you be doing if not for the internet time wasting?

Probably adding to my empty bottle collection. There are all sorts of neat bottles to be had. The problem is they usually come with stuff in 'em. You've got to empty that stuff out. That can take some time. Let me tell ya 'bout this especially cool Tequila bottle I have ...

NoBozo · 02-12-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mee-n-Mac

Probably adding to my empty bottle collection. There are all sorts of neat bottles to be had. The problem is they usually come with stuff in 'em. You've got to empty that stuff out. That can take some time. Let me tell ya 'bout this especially cool Tequila bottle I have ...

I hope it doesn't' have a Dead Worm in it.. But wait...Worms are pure protein...good for you.

NB

RLW · 02-12-2010, 09:38 PM

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Pineedles · 02-12-2010, 10:06 PM

Viewing the internet? There is something else? Oh yeah, Newspapers. I remember them. I still get a daily delivery. I still like waking up with my newspaper. But from what I read, newspapers are going away. Too bad. I like newspapers. Figure out a way to keep newspaers alive! I'll pay a dollar a day!

WinnDixie · 02-13-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

Viewing the internet? There is something else? Oh yeah, Newspapers. I remember them. I still get a daily delivery. I still like waking up with my newspaper. But from what I read, newspapers are going away. Too bad. I like newspapers. Figure out a way to keep newspaers alive! I'll pay a dollar a day!

OMG...got to have newspapers! Would probably pay the $1/day, also! (Egad, though...that WOULD get expensive!) But what a loss if no newspapers...or books you can curl up on the couch with! Of course, the baby boomers are younger than me...don't know if that has anything to do with it!

Lucky1 · 02-15-2010, 05:06 PM

Need to find my time for cleaning my house!!! I do not spend much time on the web though. I guess I like to telephone more.

01-31-2010, 03:46 PM	#1
lawn psycho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On the move... Posts: 987 Thanks: 113 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts	What would you be doing instead of viewing the internet? So I admit it, I spend (waste) too much time on the internet. In fact I sometimes have my laptop on the couch while watching television. So what would you be doing if not for the internet time wasting? 1. I would be exercising more and getting outdoors more often during the winter. 2. I would get more hobbies (although my wife already thinks I have too many. Nah, never) And hopefully Don will fix the title....... Maybe my next hobby is to improve my typing accuracy.

01-31-2010, 10:36 PM	#2
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Waste vs. worthwhile? Are we separating these out? For waste: My all-time favorite is to sit and stare mindlessly at TV with several cups of coffee in the AM...2 hours, well within the realm, when circumstances will allow. In the PM, watching the stuff I have DVR'd from TV, trying not to think about when the last time was that I read a book! More worthwhile: Exercising...walking, wellness center,yard work and all that stuff! Helping out someone---neighbor, friend---who needs it. This week I did cook for a lady who sprained both ankles (that's bad!). Pleased my husband in the process, as he also got a pumpkin pie out of it--and he didn't even have to hurt himself! And finally...plan to read a book!!

02-11-2010, 04:00 PM	#13
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 529 Thanks: 80 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	When not on the internet, I count the days until I go to the lake again. But seriously, I take lots of pictures, scrapbook, drive children to school, pick children up from school, drive said children's friends home from school because their parents don't and they live too far from school to walk, read, browse the library, watch TV and, oh, yeah, work once in a while. Mostly, I dream about August and imagine a warm breeze coming off the Broads and pictures a view of the mouth of Alton Bay. Heaven on earth. nj2nh __________________

02-12-2010, 09:38 PM	#16
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	I would be out waxing the boats in the cold getting ready for the warm weather. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

02-12-2010, 10:06 PM	#17
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,545 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 668 Times in 367 Posts	Ignore me because I'm a baby boomer Viewing the internet? There is something else? Oh yeah, Newspapers. I remember them. I still get a daily delivery. I still like waking up with my newspaper. But from what I read, newspapers are going away. Too bad. I like newspapers. Figure out a way to keep newspaers alive! I'll pay a dollar a day!

02-01-2010, 08:55 AM	#3
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Hey LP....I think we are long separated twins..... Seriously though, not much else to do in Winter time, except shovel snow for me. Well, I am going to Kauai to get married in three weeks.... In the warmer days I like to drive my little Shelby Cobra, ride the Harley, do some light hiking, and a little working around the house. Top off a Saturday with a nice chunk o' Prime Rib at the Village Kitchen too!

02-01-2010, 09:28 AM	#4
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Well, there's work, of course. I have a home-based business but it includes attending many of the town and school meetings. Additionally, I'm working on several cyber projects - genealogy, Alton history, and a blog about raising our children. I come here as my "coffee break" during the day and appreciate the camaraderie of those who love this part of our beautiful state. I'm very proud of my town and love to talk about it.

02-01-2010, 09:31 AM	#5
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I spend plenty of time on the Internet with my laptop, in front of my TV (and fireplace) in the Winter, but I also make it a point to be active, preferably outside, every day. For instance, my neighbor (favorite walking/cycling partner) and I did a 7+ mile walk on each day this weekend. It was cold, but not unbearably so and the sun was really bright both days. If I can't get outside, I use my elliptical machine, and do sit ups, push ups, and chin ups for an hour each day. It keeps me sane and reasonably healthy. In the Spring/Summer/Fall, I'm substantially more active and beat the snot out of my old mountain bike or hike all the time. I live near Pawtuckaway State Park and really enjoy the excellent trail system there. Now if I could just eat less...

02-02-2010, 01:10 PM	#6
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	ssshhhh I'd be getting some work done!

02-02-2010, 01:12 PM	#7
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Cool, I just noticed my 1,000th post. I wonder if 1,000th is a word?

02-02-2010, 03:59 PM	#9
offmycloud Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago IL and Moultonborough Posts: 165 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	it's correct - one thousandth is also correct

02-02-2010, 06:41 PM	#10
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 337 Thanked 1,682 Times in 591 Posts	Lawn Psycho......Don't let anyone know you're wasting time. Do what I do...pretend to be working...keep the screen turned away and the sound down.Furrow your brow like you're deep into a project (instead of chatting on winni.com)

02-02-2010, 11:20 PM	#11
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I've been online for so long, I honestly cannot remember some of the systems I used. Telnet, Genie, very early predecessors to AOL, don't remember there were so many. I remember being on an early Apple system that was later merged into AOL. But back then 100 to 1200 baud modems were the latest. I've had the same online moniker since 1993, and can't bear to change it. I think being online has been a double-edged sword. Much less personal, while enabling people to be much more personable with many more people. More contact and exposure is better than less. Depending on content, and attention to the necessities of life, of course.

02-15-2010, 05:06 PM	#19
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	Need to find my time for cleaning my house!!! I do not spend much time on the web though. I guess I like to telephone more.