Bored...jaded

[Gerard]

Oh, yes.  I'm sure it happens to everyone.  And not with just DS, but with other passions in our lives.  For me, there were times when I got hopelessly bored depending upon the story or plot-line.  I detested the whole Adam thing, and even though I taped the episodes daily for later-evening viewing, it was like pulling teeth at times to get me to watch them.  And even though I enjoyed the 1970PT story generally, when most of the actors/actresses were temporarily written out for a few months to send them off packing to Lyndhurst, there were moments of sheer and total boredom.  Last but not least, when TLATKLS left the series, I just couldn't get into the Gerard/Daphne affair at all, even though it had some very good moments.  I are prefered the 1841PT story because of that.  So it happens.  We're a fickle bunch.

Gerard

[ClaudeNorth]

I agree that it's perfectly natural to go through a period of disenchantment regarding any sort of interest.  I think the "problem" with DS is that it is really an intense viewing experience.  1,225 episodes, and each one is jam-packed with characters and plot.  Plus, its serial format requires fairly regular viewing.

As you distance yourself from it and get involved in other things, you'll find that eventually, your interest will be rekindled rather unexpectedly.  At least, that's how it always happens with me... 

Jean-Claude

[Sandor]

Hang in there, Connie -
nothing unusual about what you're going through.  After a spell of DS-burn-out, one way I get rejuvenated is to initiate a "DS virgin" to the fold (watching a fresh face react to the Barnabas/Julia chemistry is always rewarding). Or better yet, someone who hasn't seen the show since 1970, until a trusty MPI tape is brought forth from my collection. And when they see Don Briscoe and say, "Oh, yeah, I always thought he was sexy..." the fever of this unique show returns for me.
Give it time. We freaks will be here to welcome you back when you're ready.
Love always, Sandor

[Patti Feinberg]

See my post "1897 You Send Me". As I state, this is the first time I watched DS in at least 6 months.

What's coolISH though (but not) is that since we aren't watching 'live', anyone can just throw in any 'ol tape.

What's bad about that is you get hooked on a particular tape, and I myself won't be able to find the next; oh, I say I'll look, but, too many other things to do.

Connie...I command you...GO ON VACATION.

Okay...super creepy...just as I was typing Connie's name...a light went out...it sounded like someone turned off the switch, but, uh, there's no one here (or is there!!!).

Patti

[Birdie]

Connie,
          Of course, it is so normal.  Should I say this I haven't watched in months and months.  Sometimes I think about it, but looking for the tapes seems like too much work.  Bored seems to be my middle name lately.  Even though my life is crazed.  This has not been a good year.  I come home from work and I am  so sick of the home, what is on T.V. , yet I don't want to go anywhere.  On the weekends it is twice as bad.  Patti, said it WE NEED A VACATION!   You know that is not going to happen with the hoidays upon us. Right now  I am taking a break.  I have baked, shopped. worked, cleaned, been incredibly crabby.  Tonight it is "Hello Chinese"  I refused to cook tonight.  I hope your holiday is a good one.  Try to keep your spirits up!

Birdie