@jouest our local PBS affiliate use to do an auction when I was a teenager. It was crazy the stuff they would sell and my grandma was OBSESSED. She was constantly on the phone bidding on one thing or another seemed like poor Grandpa would get home from picking up a load of stuff to be told, I got more go back down
The only thing I vividly remmeber was some jewelry, Fashions by Hugo. My cousins and I did not think it was fashionable in the least. We would make fun of every item we saw, sadly I think Grandma also purchased every one of his pieces.
@jouest@tinamarie1974 from the era of the 1970s, I have fond memories of my mother and I watching and bidding on the KQED auction in San Francisco. I have no idea what we bought, but it was fun. Of course you had to call in on a phone because there was no internet. They would have live pictures of dozens of volunteers answering phones. If you were lucky maybe you got to spot the one you were talking to.
@Cerridwyn oh it’s awesome. it’s the most random stuff imaginable but all from local businesses. three pounds of cheddar followed by a lemon tree and then a stained glass window depicting the old courthouse after a coupon for one seasonal HVAC cleaning. oh and cheese sausages. always so many cheese sausages.
last year every winning bid came with a “self defense keychain,” which was basically a regular keychain that was also a prison shiv. (the instructions literally said to plunge it into your attacker’s skull.)
OH I have been since I was a wee little lad. I used to watch the shows all the time. I still think they are better than the A.I generated brain rot that is modern day child entertainment.
I think with most memberships ($15-20/month) you get access to their online streaming which includes so many great programs including some unique to them. There is some overlap with some other sources like Netflix and BritBox (which is good), but supporting PBS gives us the extra benefit of supporting PBS!
I’ve been a monthly sustainer for years. I upped the contribution amount.
@heartny great!!!
@Cerridwyn @heartny I did the same thing last week. It’s madness that they’re no longer receiving funding.
my station’s annual fundraising auction is like Meh for people who refuse to buy from anywhere more than 10 minutes away.
@jouest that sounds so incredibly sad maybe you can change that
@jouest our local PBS affiliate use to do an auction when I was a teenager. It was crazy the stuff they would sell and my grandma was OBSESSED. She was constantly on the phone bidding on one thing or another seemed like poor Grandpa would get home from picking up a load of stuff to be told, I got more go back down
The only thing I vividly remmeber was some jewelry, Fashions by Hugo. My cousins and I did not think it was fashionable in the least. We would make fun of every item we saw, sadly I think Grandma also purchased every one of his pieces.
@jouest @tinamarie1974 from the era of the 1970s, I have fond memories of my mother and I watching and bidding on the KQED auction in San Francisco. I have no idea what we bought, but it was fun. Of course you had to call in on a phone because there was no internet. They would have live pictures of dozens of volunteers answering phones. If you were lucky maybe you got to spot the one you were talking to.
@jouest @pmarin yes!!! That was half the fun although my experience was in the late 80’s/early 90’s so still a phone call while watching on tv.
I am sure my cousins and I were obnoxious either laughing and making fun of what grandma was bidding on or begging her to bid on something.
Then no one was allowed to use the phone because PBS could be calling to tell her she won!!!
@Cerridwyn oh it’s awesome. it’s the most random stuff imaginable but all from local businesses. three pounds of cheddar followed by a lemon tree and then a stained glass window depicting the old courthouse after a coupon for one seasonal HVAC cleaning. oh and cheese sausages. always so many cheese sausages.
last year every winning bid came with a “self defense keychain,” which was basically a regular keychain that was also a prison shiv. (the instructions literally said to plunge it into your attacker’s skull.)
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A lot of people and places need it.
This timeline sucks.
@haydesigner …word!
If people are so inclined, you can also help PBS stations in other areas https://adoptastation.org/
If you want to support PBS and wear some neat merch, this collaboration is sanctioned by PBS, and they get some of the proceeds.
https://twocrowcollective.com/collections/pbs-is-punk
@Thumperchick That’s great. I think I know what I am getting me for Christmas.
OH I have been since I was a wee little lad. I used to watch the shows all the time. I still think they are better than the A.I generated brain rot that is modern day child entertainment.
@Wollyhop I’m an NPR girl. We didn’t actually get PBS when I was a kid. We were too far away from LA but I’ve watched it here and there.
I think with most memberships ($15-20/month) you get access to their online streaming which includes so many great programs including some unique to them. There is some overlap with some other sources like Netflix and BritBox (which is good), but supporting PBS gives us the extra benefit of supporting PBS!
@pmarin I didn’t know BritBox had overlap. Also pushy-uppy.