tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post3329205710826671239..comments2024-03-14T01:22:21.483-04:00Comments on Basil's Blog: Watching CommercialsBasilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304218067534993876noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-24686405177775371032006-07-26T11:29:55.000-04:002006-07-26T11:29:55.000-04:00Yep, the 30-second skip is wonderful.I also learne...Yep, the 30-second skip is wonderful.<br><br>I also learned from a friend who starts watching college football 40 minutes after it starts. He skips commercials, half-time, etc., and finishes about the time the game actually finishes.<br><br>Also, if you are hard-core about getting through a football game in a hurry, you can hit the 30-second skip button about the moment the play ends, and it generally takes you right to the players lining up at the line of scrimmage for the next play. Occasionally (particularly with some teams) you have to back up once with the "What'd He Say" button.<br><br>I can't bring myself to do that with some games or favorite teams when I really want to take it all in.Dannyhttp://www.politicalparlor.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-60894793695880582912006-07-26T09:20:17.000-04:002006-07-26T09:20:17.000-04:00I implemented the 30-second skip. It rocks!And, ye...I implemented the 30-second skip. It rocks!<br><br>And, yes I understand about trying to pause or rewind real life. Now I know where that Adam Sandler movie got its plotline.basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-83451875990540152722006-07-26T09:16:53.000-04:002006-07-26T09:16:53.000-04:00When we want to watch something live, we just set ...When we want to watch something live, we just set the TiVo to record it and come back in 10 minutes. Then we can skip the commercials, pause, whatever.<br><br>What's scary is when you reach for your TiVo remote because you want to hear again something your friend mumbled, or want to rewind and play again that bird skipping across the patio.<br><br>We use the 30-second jump, too. Note that if your TiVo resets or downloads new software, you have to reset it, but we could not live without it.questorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-56822105791470513732006-07-24T12:47:08.000-04:002006-07-24T12:47:08.000-04:00Danny, thanks. I'll be trying that tonight.Danny, thanks. I'll be trying that tonight.basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-75711520928047932152006-07-24T12:35:58.000-04:002006-07-24T12:35:58.000-04:00I do so love my TiVO - for the commercial skippage...I do so love my TiVO - for the commercial skippage and just being able to watch what I want when I want. I am spoiled forever....Richmondhttp://onefortheroad1187.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-46233087342276785212006-07-24T12:24:08.000-04:002006-07-24T12:24:08.000-04:00It's not in the instructions.On your remote, h...It's not in the instructions.<br><br>On your remote, hit<br><br>Select - Play - Select - 3 - 0 - Select<br><br>and you should hear a chime sound (if your TV's on).<br><br>I think Tivo may have to be playing a live or recorded show when you do that.<br><br>Then the little button on the right above the numbers (and below the fast forward button) will function as a 30 second skip button. Very handy.<br><br>If the power goes out or you unplug your Tivo, you have to reset it.Dannyhttp://www.politicalparlor.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-50470716576233872902006-07-24T11:53:27.000-04:002006-07-24T11:53:27.000-04:00No, I did not know that. But I'm pulling out t...No, I did not know that. But I'm pulling out the instructions tonight. That's what I've wanted the whole time.basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-61687808942752811542006-07-24T11:38:49.000-04:002006-07-24T11:38:49.000-04:00Did you know that you can set up one of your Tivo ...Did you know that you can set up one of your Tivo remote buttons as a 30-second skip button? It's much handier than fast-forwarding to get through commercials. Just hit the skip button 8 or so times.... then maybe backup 7 seconds or so with the "What'd he say?" button.Dannyhttp://www.politicalparlor.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-22212942724829616492006-07-24T11:22:08.000-04:002006-07-24T11:22:08.000-04:00[...] Basil has the same problem I have, skipping ...[...] Basil has the same problem I have, skipping commercials with the TiVO, when you cannot. [...]Politics In Alabama » Blog Archive » Alabama Bloggers Rounduphttp://www.politicsinalabama.com/?p=593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-90356315011724807742006-07-24T07:13:10.000-04:002006-07-24T07:13:10.000-04:00[...] with commercials. Basil has issues with comm...[...] with commercials. Basil has issues with commercials. [...]Pros and Cons » Basil has issues …http://prosandcons.us/?p=3803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-61438515869416510172006-07-24T04:14:24.000-04:002006-07-24T04:14:24.000-04:00TiVo ruined you. You've lost the art of watchi...TiVo ruined you. You've lost the art of watching 6 shows at once. Remotes allow you to waste time efficiently.donsurberhttp://donsurber.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-80295499551794117292006-07-24T02:30:28.000-04:002006-07-24T02:30:28.000-04:00LOL -- the button called "mute" helps a ...LOL -- the button called "mute" helps a great deal!Johttp://joscafe.comnoreply@blogger.com