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Happy Tuesday all. I forgot to mention that my wife and I went to a blues and jazz festival here in town last weekend. There were 2 venues. One inside and one outside. You'd watch one act outside and during that time the next inside act would be setting up. When you moved inside for the next act, the following outside act would set up. Each act played an hour. I had 2 favorites. There were a pair of sax players that were all world caliber and just tore it up. Another act was a bunch of kids (early 20's I'm guessing) called Paul Childers and the black tie affair. Super talented and entertaining. There were also food and beer vendors set up all over outside all over. It was a great time.

Glad to be home It looks like it's been busy here, Hope you are feeling better BSM, sorry to hear about that. It was a fun 10 days and even got a little work done. Had a lot of fun in the evenings with the regular crowd at Rodney's, it never seems to stop there. I am positive I have built up a tolerance to American honey and tequila shots . It is extremely nice to drive a 3/4 of a mile on private property to get to where your staying at night. I left the property only twice in 10 days, both times we were hunting, Patron, 1800 and Jose Cuervo. I have to say the more I listen to Rodney's speakers there the more I am amazed they really do sound great, really good bass and extremely clear, they are perfect for that building. One night there were about 6 of us who outlasted Rodney late in the night and he went home across the property. we cranked it up even more and played a little, even got in some Ziggy Marley, I would bet I was the first time ever the cows heard reggae music. Glad to be back

Morning Gang Ya-all know it's Taco Tuesday. Bloody Mary Mix came in yesterday. Watching the news i see some kid has "Armed" his Drone" I see 90s yet again, coffee time Looks like Deet needs a break from "Vacation".

Retired as of this past January. Actually looking at health care supplements to Medicare since I'm soon to be inelligible to continue on a corporate group plan.

Morning gang.... Just a quick "hey" before me and the wife roll out.....not to the shop, were going to China town in Philly. It's the wife's birthday today. So she closed the shop today. Should be a fun day.... Wishing all a great day.... MKP :-)

Welcome back Elden....we missed you here. Sounds like you guys had a great time. Nice size fish you caught. You have a lot more stamina than I do. My idea of partying is like what Barney said when he went to Raleigh and got a corner room at the YMCA " I don't think my head hit the pillow before 9:00) Nice night on the deck and in the yard...thanks for your post Gary! Must be a friendly neighborhood. A healthy meal Steve....maybe try veggie chips such as sweet potato. I hope your audition to be the next Bachelor goes well. Try to smile a lot and get plenty of time in front of the camera. Going to be way hot and humid today. May slack off on the bike riding this AM. Need to clean the upstairs bed and bath. A bud from LA is coming Monday for a few days. An over achiever movie producer, helicopter pilot, retired marine, Las Vegas bar owner. There will be alcohol! Cheers Ladies and Gents

Good evening everyone! Just caught up on the day's banter, giving likes like no tomorrow ! Chuck, like Todd mentioned, a GOOD sour dough would really peak that sandwich up nicely, and we also keep ours in the fridge, generally made at Whole Foods... Tonight, we plated leftover Pad Thai which I made fresh the other night, a fresh salad of baby greens, added fresh dill and Asiago cheese panels along with hunks of smoked salmon . We ate out on the deck, as it cooled down nicely after sundown. I saw that my neighbor Pat was having a family dinner party around the in ground pool, all kinds of grilling going on. SO, I fired up the outdoor system with some 'Roman Street' which is my favorite group to cook and eat fine dinners by .. Played ALL THREE of their albums which took it to the conclusion of our dinner and cleanup. THEN, it was time to crank up the volume and selected Diana Krall's greatest hits!! They all seemed to be enjoying the fine quality of sound from the TIC satellites and sub. I took another glass of wine and went down to the lower yard and sat in the Adirondack chair (one of a comfy pair of 'curvy' RESIN models, NOT hard wood, and listened for a long while myself... Then, took my glass of vino and walked into my neighbor to the south's yard Steve and Joan's place, (we have NO fences) and over 100' away, the sound was still very rich and full, the subwoofer really develops great bass at distance which really surprised me! Well, come 9pm. I let the final song close and put the system to rest for the night... .........that's my story for the day.......more tomorrow.... Enjoy your evening my friends... ..........Gary

Truth is, I used to outdrink most folks I met before until this 1 guy bet me I could not drink cinnamon schnapps w/ tabasco sauce X 5 of those little condiment cups you squirt ketsup, mustard in X 5. Do not recall if I did it but, next thing I recall is my brother waking me up on my barstool. He walked with me outside, where I proceeded to try to punch holes in the concrete block of the bar wall with my fists. My brother just backed up and asked me, what in the world I had to drink. Many years ago...and like to think that is over now. That is, taking crazy bets. Of course, others on the forum nowadays can outdrink me daily...and, I think they do!

Well it's 11:30 and 84 in-da-cave. Think ill take the rest of the day off, and take a Nap. Wake up should be around cocktail time/temp should be 98+.

Good morning to you all. Local News, Coffee with Chicory, Whole Grain Caraway Seed Rye Toast with Diet ;-) Butter. Later TV: Cuban Chrome, ArKansas Vs. Texas A&M & an Ohio state u. @ State Penn Pederasts re-airs (HD DVR, FF through commercials). VA Appointment later. This VA seems to do things right, have never had a problem, even when I go in sick, without an appointment, I'm seen promptly & professionally. Miss seeing my friend, who passed away, there. He was a Retired Army Colonel, USMA Grad & Korean War Vet. RiP Heat Index only supposed to be 111 F. Today. Re-scheduled VA Appointment...Way too damn hot to go out...

Are you retired Chuck or on vacation? Did some insurance shopping the last few days too. It seems State Farm failed to renew my homeowners and forgot to tell me. So I went 6 months with just wind and hail Went to another company for less money and an all in one policy.

Mornin' all. Have an exceptional Tuesday! Not much going on here 'cept more yard clean up, insurance shopping and maybe play a few tunes. Cheers.

Whelp, as I was expecting, procrastinated to near time for her to come back from Maine off of vacation. Did get my 5.1 mostly finished except for odds and ends. Did some other stuff too but, as for what needs doing before she comes, not worth a hill of beans so. Working under extreme pressure in the heat of the day telling the yard contractor what I need besides the mowing, Nan's plants, bush, etc... When Minute Maid Molly gets here bright and early, she and her partner will have their work cut out for them. Final outcome will be, I will reap the reward, and the points, kudos thinking, Billy is a hard working sweet individual. Meanwhile, notice am keeping cool under the pressure. I do my best work, last minute and under pressure. !!! Like a brass ball valve! No leaks! As for Coffee and Cables, I've read every post here. Good Stuff!

Good Tuesday evening everyone! Well, lots of fine and funny banter here today ! Welcome back vacationers! Mark, have you no AC in your home/cave ? Our HVAC is set to 74 degrees YEAR ROUND no matter the weather, it is a formula that has worked for the 9 years we have been here, and surprisingly affordable.............well, I should say, we are LUCKY, as our town makes it's own power, so the rates for elec. are low... Yes Chuck, this end of the 'race track' has some great neighbors for sure... The other end, two homes, a couple of friendly town cops and another home the Fire Marshall. We have more doctors and lawyers living here then anything!! All good. We had a block party a couple years ago. It was hosted by the man who named are little closed group of homes back in 1964 after himself and his brother whom established it... The block party was rather formal and was held up the hill on the main road at an upscale banquet facility. It was there that we met most everyone that lives in 'here'.. Neat contests were also held. Like, for who has lived here the longest!, one lady won that one, she is the only remaining person (over 50 years now) that is still here since the first house was built... Other contests were for those that simply stayed IN the 'glen' but moved a few houses over!! There were actually a couple of people that had done that! Anyway, great food and drink, it went on and on, even the newest neighbors that just bought a house here were introduced, it was lots of fun! Ok, time for nosh and dinner..............thanks for reading everyone you're all too kind .............Gary PS. Sounds like a nice summer dinner Todd

Guess what? BLT's on the menu tonight. Wife bought 5, 1 lb. packages of Jamestown Brand hardwood smoked sliced bacon from North Carolina for $1.79 per pound! Just cooked up a pound in the oven and sampled a couple small pieces. Very tasty! O.K... bring on the sourdough, thick sliced juicy tomatos, some lettuce and a generous portion of mayo on both sides, and fresh ground black pepper. Damn it, I just drooled on my keyboard again. Have you tried this bacon down there Chuck? It is branded as irregular sliced value bacon, great for recipes. Typically I'm pretty fussy about fat in bacon, but if it's cooked to perfection, like my wife just did, it's all going down the hatch. Oh, and vodka tonics.

Any of you guys going to Vegas stop by the Vanguard Lounge and put a drink on my tab. My friend Pete is half owner.

Just tryin to liven up the thread so, just a bunch of

I am glad to see this subject brought up. As many of you know my 56 year old wife committed suicide due to long term pain & the Govt policy's to play Doctor, & no she had no mental issues other then those created by many years of pain. As others said pain grinds you down! Peace & health to you all. Cornman

Saw right through that didn't you all. Yessir, a hard working man like me is hard to find, and keep...working. Fact is, I outwork anybody, I ever have worked for, or met, except maybe dtel because we have never met. Back to ironing the apron, before the hammer drops...

Now that's funny.

MKP have fun and tell the wife Happy Birthday And yes Mark I do need a break from vacation, got up at 10 and still having coffee at 1140. But about to go unload all the tools from the car and start cutting grass, that's going to be about it for today and not sure how far I will get on the grass ? I have missed so may taco Tuesdays I can't remember the last time I had a taco.

Why didn't you say so ?

Good "Hot" afternoon gang went in for a short nap and came out to the cave, 95, i will not be here long. 26% humid i like, im finding if i dont move i dont sweat. sitting next to a fan on high. Two trips to the Depot today, im finding it easy to reinvent Mr Crow, of course "My Way". Wife just ask me this morning where i have in mind to place him, told her "right on the coffee table in the living room dear" She just said Great! i like that.

You win, I don't want to have anything to do with a working contest, but I would like to meet you, try to get to the next gathering, you won't be sorry.

Remind me not to get in your way billybob

Thanks , Same area different day . Morris Island lighthouse

For anyone that grew up in an alcoholic home the cost of damage to everyone, including everybody is not even calculable. It is beyond money, it's a world changer, period. That said I got plenty friends that drink a brew, wine or their shine and go on with their life. I have dead friends ,work and school mates etc..that had to have the ultimate buzz everyday, nothing to do with pain in my estimation, just a buzz. I believe if ya want to kill yourself it's up to your family and friends to help ya. If your determined who am I to stop ya. I think Doc should do medicine, law do lawing, people do the living or dying. Why should anyone tell anyone you don't need that, it's not their right. I always hated that rule where one person messed it up for everyone. That said, I take no pain meds but occasional ibuprofen and have severe back pain for 25 years. I was told I would be unable to walk by 50, several years ago. 1Deteriorated disc, bulging and unable to walk a few days every now and then. I took Norco several times after surgery and they give ya a great buzz, did next to nothing for pain. If ya ain't robbing the me,the neighbors I could care less what ya do. I'm into freedom, even to self desruct. If ya break the law by damaging others, funs over, no more silly pills or cold brew, just a cage.

Been walking the beach a few times a week for the past several months . Heading into the storm yesterday east end of Folly Beach , SC . Iphone 6 Looks kinda like a tsunami .

100 degree classic summer day here.

Midmorning Monday Just in from the Depot, more stock for Mr Crow, fabricating dam near everything to make him Beefy. Most any available parts for Bots is cheap crap @exorbent prices. Keep in mind these are built as "Puppets" and quality parts aint happening, so i build them, Mr Crow will be around awile. Tarheel has now made me hungry, no more coffee

Oh man, I'm LOVIN' BLT's lately on lightly toasted sour dough bread. Had 2 on Saturday and only a half (last heel) before hittin' the sack last night. New loaf of sour dough in the fridge. I just can't seem to get enough BLT's. We don't have the tomato plants we had last year, just a couple small ones, In fact they are still in their pots because of all the rain & mosquitos. We need to get them in the ground and hope for a mid-September small crop.

Just wondering.....is this rain getting to the drought stricken areas.

Yep Mark in the Fine Food thread. To answer your question I had two yesterday and one today....so far....but todays early Well the LF wants exercise so I guess its a bike ride Time to get off this damn lap top for a bit.

I was considering upgrading to the Darbee edition, but there are no plans for HDMI 2.0 until 2016 or even later. For now, I'm happy with the regular 103, mainly because I thought the main benefit with the Darbee (the additional VDP modes) was when using larger 100"+ screens. But according to gadgtfreek... the Marvell Chip (QDEO) with the 103 is always on & can effect the picture sharpness. The103D does not have that issue. Something to consider with the possible upgrade to the 103D. It mioght be worth checking out, I could be tempted to move to the Darbee edition. Full thread link here: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/157394-oppo-decision/ From Oppo:

I have traded a few emails with Cornman (Joe) and he is a tough guy. At times like this you have to be and you don't have to do it alone. Continued best wishes my friend and you have my number. Chuck

Thanks everyone. Just for awareness, I purchased these speakers from a forum member here in 2011, before the site migration. He was the second owner, and we both have only used McIntosh equipment to drive them. Hopefully I too can pass them on to someone else here.

There are those that swear cables make a big difference and those that think it is a big waste of money. In the end, you will have to decide for yourself. We even have people that use light cord cable. The proper guage to deliver the frequency spectrum will do a great job. You have some nice speakers, so dress them up with some nice looking cables. The speaker, proper setup, +/- room treatmeants and amp will make the most difference in getting good SQ, IMHO.

You will get a bunch of disparate responses to your question. The cable 'debate' is a longstanding issue here. Go in the direction which makes the most sense to you. Welcome to the forum!!

I stand corrected. After sleeping on it, and praying about it, I went through and removed a post and modified some others with the inflammatory comments. This is starting to escalate in a really unhealthy way. I shouldn't be second guessing your motives. With that said, the situation with the listing really upset me because the only time I list anything is when we need extra money. We really got hammered last month with medical bills, and I have to come up with all of the money for the dental work before they'll do it. Seems everyone these days wants whatever insurance doesn't cover up front before they'll do any procedures. So, yeah, I probably overreacted. The article that the Travis posted, written by Dr. fields, is very good.

I like black speakers, as I think they should heard and not seen. That being said... do not paint those speakers black! They have a beautiful grain, and you did a great job stripping them. I'm thinking the closest color to the original Klipsch was Minwax Golden Oak, 2 coats. Then put at least two and maybe three coats of satin polyurethane, letting it dry three days between coats, hand sanding with 220 between coats. I think you wait a week after the third poly coat to sand, and the third might not be needed. The satin is not shiny and it looks the most like the stock Klipsch finish. +++ If you've already made your decisions and have stained, please disregard this post. It won't hurt my feelings. Much.

I'd get Khorns made after c1987, so that the newer fiberglass mid horn would be included (although some say it makes no difference) and the K77 tweeters would be front mounted. I believe La Scalas also made those two improvements after 1987. Be sure you look at the mid drivers and tweeters to make sure they are marked "Klipsch" ... unless you are getting some that have been upgraded by one of the several people mentioned on the forum who do that. Khorns will have less FM distortion in the bass than Cornwalls or Cornscalas, although some people like the Cornwall bass punch. If you like your jazz clear, go Khorns or La Scalas (or II). If you also want good Bach organ sound, go Khorns, and as Chris said, later get a horn-loaded sub. to go with them.

I would say yes and no. Yes the dry areas are getting wet, in fact so much rain so fast it causes flooding. And no because where we really get our water here in So Cal is from snow melt in the Sierra Nevada mountains and I don't think we got any snow from this.

Yeah, see that's the thing, i dont want anything to do with florida, like to take a plane to Cuba ship me some cigars, LIq and fly home.

Is it just me or is anyone else excited about the prospects of being able to visit Cuba. Old cars, Rum, cigars, senoritas. I don't actually smoke cigars but I enjoy the other three Hey Sancho what's the secret handshake like?

Good morning, y'all. Don't drink scotch; got a bottle of high dollar single malt for Christmas one year. It turned my stomach, so I gave it to someone who would enjoy... Cuban Rum is my preference...not strictly legal, yet... I've looked at some of the No BS threads... I prefer this thread.

Im sure he will be stopping by and seeing to it his Minions are keeping the threads flowing. Taking a break, makin my Depot list, time for a fresh pot, heading for 90+ yet again today so by 11 im nappin.

Won't be seeing Sancho here anymore. He is over in NO BS smoking cigars and sipping expensive scotch, solving the worlds problems.

Alright, two cups and two hour break, back to the "Other" bench and Mr Crow again.

Yeah the wife is just on month three of her retirement, she is still trying to figure out things to do. She refers to me as the Family Cat now, same hours, pretty much same energy, by the time i get some coffee in me im good for a 10hr stretch of shop work, and of course.....here.

Yep