No Barbara, not necessarily an eye sore.....just shows that you are connected to the world.....and probably have pretty good reception as well. All the best information comes from the sky nowadays and one has to have a big ear to gather it all in. :-))
So true Larry - when we first came here I didn't want TV but my husband insisted and now, on long, dark evenings I am pleased - I also love to have the BBC on the radio as a companion during the day :)
(Now all I wish for is a broadband internet connection instead of the steam-driven contraption that I have, then I'll feel that I've joined the 21st century!!!)
Oh yes ... is very cool ... about -15; -20. in the home refrigerator is a little beat warmer;-)) Fortunately, a huge mass of cold air gives the clear suny sky without clouds ... ;-))