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Moving to New Mexico...

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by IROC it, Aug 14, 2000.

  1. IROC it

    IROC it Member

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    I need some ideas on which dish provider is least expensive since I'll need one to get the Rockets games...

    Any ideas??

    Moving to New Mexico for a new job... Let's hope my next move doesn't get me closer to Salt Lake. [​IMG]

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  2. ChrisP

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    When I moved to Denver in 1996, I suffered through one season w/o the Rockets and decided something HAD to be done about that. You're doing the right thing getting on this right away. [​IMG]

    According to my research at the time, DIRECTV was the only provider that had the NBA League Pass. Fortunately, they're a pretty good provider all around and the prices are reasonable. Nowadays, thanks to all the competition, you can probably get the equipment for free (I paid about $200 at the time). The League Pass was really the biggest expense at about $140/year.

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  3. Dr of Dunk

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    IROC it,

    Dish Network is cheaper, but they don't have the NBA League Pass... I know... I'm still crying about it.

    ARRRGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! [​IMG]

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  4. dc sports

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    Direct TV also has the sports package, where you get all the Fox regional networks and ESPN channels for $10 a month.

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  5. Dr of Dunk

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    Yeah, well, Dish Network has that, too and it costs me $4.99/month. So nya. [​IMG]

    But no NBA League Pass, have I mentioned that? [​IMG]

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    Thanks guys for all the info...

    I guess I'll have to decide on whether or not the FSSW game coverage is enough for $4.99 on Dish Network or if I need the big League Pass.

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  9. Rocketman95

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    Where in New Mexico are you moving?

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    NBA league pass is the only way to go. Otherwise, plan on missing a heck of a lot of games and/or listening to them on Internet radio. I would not buy a dish system just for FSSW...what a waste!

    Surf

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    hey there iroc-it so you got a job i see..whast did you end up getting as i know you were looking..i hope it works out for you...where in n mex?

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  12. IROC it

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    Albuquerque... right next to the Sandia Mountains...

    The job involves some limited web designing, some t.v. editing type stuff, mostly office work otherwise... it's at a church that has a television station. I'll be working mainly in the Youth Ministry department/Christian Academy...

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  13. Rocketman95

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    My parents used to live right off Tramway. The absolute best restaurant in town is Frontier on Central right across from the university.

    I don't know how familiar you are with the area. If you want to e-mail me, my mom and dad can tell you anything and everything you need to know.

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  14. IROC it

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    Thanks RM95...

    We took a trip there a couple weeks ago. Compared to Houston or Dallas though, it's fairly small. They actually think that 20 minutes drivetime to cross town is a long time... I'm thinking that's half my usual commute!! We'll be living like 5 minutes from work... We can't wait to get there!

    And low humidity (or lack thereof) is a BIG plus... the Fall through Spring high temp average is like 70 F...

    Ahh, yes. Life in the mountains!

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