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Gary give Bob a hearty handshake for me…and give yourselves a toast…I would if i was there. Hopefully some Rick Wakeman is on the music menu. You would give yourself a toast ? Good Thursday Morning folks, Post Office and store run today after the boys get on the bus, Got some smiles when Homey D Clown bopped them awake Jake gnawing on his grape jelly english muffin, and Joey primping for school. Joey was invited to a girls birthday party yesterday He does not want to go she told him it was all girls and he was the only boy invited...................I think she has a crush on him she gave him her phone number and asked for his What the hell can two 8 year old kids talk about on the phone ? my previous wife had teenage daughters one of them would hang on the phone for hours if you let her, dont want to start a precedence like that again....................

You say that like he's much older

Good deal. Glad we didn't have to organize flowers to send to the hospital.

Try not to fall off. I've never fallen off a house (knock on wood) but have fallen out of a tree. It's true what they say, it's not the fall that gets you, it's the sudden stop. Carl I have to climb up at 3 different points....the front is the most dangerous and since LF was here I had her hold the bottom of the ladder so the feet didn't kick out. My 70 year old neighbor was walking by and suggested I wait till fall is over and the leaves have stopped falling. It's done and looks much better. Another project arose last night. Jake wanted to camp out by himself so I agreed as long as he wore a 30' tether. He has a cool pad, as well as a huge pillow that I put on the porch for him. At some point last night he decided that he wanted to sleep in the bushes so he went to the end of the tether.....did some pulling....and pulled out the picket from the porch railing and broke the 1x6 trim board

Holler if you have a question or problem. My consultation fees are VERY reasonable. Don't forget to take the drain plug out of the side of the disposal before you hook the waste pipe up. Yep….got it. It was pretty simple, the new one was exactly the same size, so it all lined up well. I guess plumbing always seems harder because of trying to fix something inside of a cabinet. I'm a lifetime member of the 200lb club, so crawling inside there isn't fun. Thanks for the consultation offer

Holler if you have a question or problem. My consultation fees are VERY reasonable. Don't forget to take the drain plug out of the side of the disposal before you hook the waste pipe up.

I'm in the middle of replacing a bad garbage disposal. Why is it that ANYTHING to do with plumbing is always a bigger job than anticipated? Too bad our resident plumber (Carl) is so far away

Good morning. Things are easing up on the web building front. Time to take a breath and reflect on the meaning of life.

Morning Gang Up a tad early, second cup of Duggans enhanced java going well. Thursday eh? Nothing planned, maybe work on the second McM stack componets. Another batch of Upole bed liner on the way. i either did some pertty good coverage spraying the first completed stack or im a amature at estimating Sq footage. Used 5 quarts, they look outstanding, guess for $114 per box they better

Gary give Bob a hearty handshake for me…and give yourselves a toast…I would if i was there. Hopefully some Rick Wakeman is on the music menu.

Good afternoon all... Coffee all done and on to H2O for the rest of the day.....had a few soda's last night with dinner....or pop's....that's what you guys call em out west.....lol lol Gary...good luck with your new tubes... Chuck carefull on the roof...... and it's "ok" if Jake wants to sleep under a bush....I've sleept under a few back in my drinking days..... Looks like my pre-amp is broken...swaped it out and I'm good to go....got tunes today... A good day to all... MKP :-)

Wow he really wanted to sleep in the bushes bad, good thing you never tied him to the mirror of the car or something worse.

Try not to fall off. I've never fallen off a house (knock on wood) but have fallen out of a tree. It's true what they say, it's not the fall that gets you, it's the sudden stop.

Morning folks. Second cup. Sounds as if everyone is staying busy. Sorry about the amp MKP. Congrats on the new tubes Gary. I also use EH but in 6550s in my horn monos. They are self biasing and can use a variety of tubes.....6550s, KT-88s, 90s, EL-34s. No complaints. Full day on tap after the storm and a full day of drying out. Must get up on the roof and blow off debris, same with porches, patio, drive way, and the road in front of my house. First I need to wash the car before the sun comes out to the part of the drive. Then to get to work mowing the grass. Cheers Ladies and Gents

Good morning Coffee lovers Ok Steve on the playing of some Rick Wakeman... We have quite a few things to listen to, and even though we try to keep things moving, some recordings we never get to.... But, we WILL have at least TWO recordings from an ELP member... The newly acquired Keith Emerson band live from Moscow DVD and the Three Fates Project which is music composed by Emerson for symphony orchestra which is really impressive music/arrangements! Also on the list: a CD of Holst's Planets that demonstrates distant miking from the orchestra and the 'sister' Naxos BluRay audio disc to the Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue. Pezz and I have already played on RTM a number of times. This one also with Jo Ann Falletta conductor and features Gershwin Rhapsody #2 and 'I Got Rhythm' variations and Concerto in F ... Should be a nice time Acoustic panels are IN TOWN according to the tracking sched. and will be here today... Can't wait to hear the changes. Keep you all informed Enjoy the day .............Gary

Good evening my RTM and CC&C friends ! Just went through the posts of the day and enjoyed the banter, videos and all MKP, sorry to hear about the amp going down.....as you may or may not know, I had a similar 'event' this past weekend right during a forum listening session over in RTM..... Here is what will be happening over the next few days and will be cross posted to RTM as well... #1 The brand new acoustic panels for Music Hall will arrive tomorrow and I will make quality recordings with program material recorded with my trusty Shure MS mic and Zoom H4n recorder BEFORE room treatment and AFTER panels installed... #2 NEW Matched 'quad' of KT-88's ordered and on they way! I read some reviews on power tubes of various brands from China and Russia. The beautiful New Sensor 'Gold Lions' I was going to order (again) seem to have a short life span by some of the reviews I read. And I guess my experience having one 'go down' last Friday night proved another casualty on that failure list ! (mine were new in 2009) So, I decided on Electro Harmonix brand, (made in Russia) and their Platinum EH series. Price was good and the first review was by a customer running the same amps as here (Dynaco Mark 3's) and very happy with the sound, and that sold me right there! These have been 'burned in' from the company for 24 hours, ready to go. I ordered them 2nd day air, so they will be up and running for FRIDAY evening's listening session over in RTM. With that and the NEW room treatments, it will be a whole new experience for this guy to hear !! #3 Saturday, I will be heading back to Pezz's place in Rhode Island for an M.A.D. (Music Appreciation Day) session. He has the food and wine already for consumption, and I will provide some NEW Blu Ray audio discs and a video or two along with a peek at the Berlin Philharmonic Symphony orchestra VIA an app. in his Oppo. I bought a YEAR LONG pass, so that will be enjoyed as well, quality is first rate! There you have my report...........everything starts around 8:00pm. eastern Friday evening = reports and photos... M.A.D. on Saturday around 12:30pm. eastern from RI.. Reports and photos to follow.... .....enjoy your evening and improving weather my friends... ...........Gary

I sleep Under bush all the time, well as much as I am allowed HAVANA is BACK IN THE HOUSE TO STAY anyone need a bifrost uber at a great deal Anyone here on triple c looking for a DAC upgrade https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/159620-schiit-bifrost-uber-dac-wusb-2-upgrade-27500-shipping/#entry1930942

Gotta have this!! https://youtu.be/UjjYT90yFxE

So all that is up this month is stocking up with a boatload of candy, i think. Every year we buy about $60 bucks worth, last year every piece gone Year before not one dam kid Year before that cleaned out before dark Will continue to buy $60+, however it is now the stuff we like to eat, just in case we get stood up......again

New receiver to power my Klipsch 7.1.4. Cannot wait to get this hooked up!

I do run into an ex-girlfriend occasionally, I get the same feeling.

And all the eyewitnesses that saw planes fly into the buildings were paid off, and the videos doctored??? I’m certainly not a government apologist; but, I ain’t buying what you’re selling. There’s a whole lot of logic missing from your premise.

It doesn't matter if there are worse people, this sub-human needs to be put down. Sorry I feel that way but I would have rather the unborn child survive then her. This actually makes me sick to my stomach, it's just horrible.

I was at Lowes today and almost took a picture to post on the forum. Lowes is loaded with those huge Christmas lawn decorations. It seems a bit ridiculous to have all that stuff out this early. +++ Official Thread Drift: The reason I was at Lowes is because I am looking for a solution to ground moles which have destroyed my front lawn. For two weeks now I've been trying to drive them away with Castor oil based products but they are just digging further down deep. I've failed so completely, using dynamite right now doesn't sound crazy. Any recommendations?

Thanks - it is still a work in progress. A couple weeks and it will all be dialed in. Just had to get away from vBulletin bloatware.

After months of sitting in my basement, and dreading moving the clone bins that weight well over 200lbs, two gentlemen are coming over to help me move them upstairs. I cant wait to hear these beasts!!!! Should be interesting......

No affiliation. I don't know much about these, but they look pretty sweet. If I had the room I'd give em a try. Looks like a good price. https://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/ele/5255690771.html

Kids are still doing the same things or worse, but now they're forced into more private venues. I don't really see that as a win. There is nothing for kids 10-17 to do anymore. Malls are dying due to online sales. They wonder why kids get in trouble. If they or their families can't afford to spend on Dave & Busters or some fun place, kids find something. Hey, I was a dumb teen once. We broke EVERYTHING and we were stupid. But we had options. Now kids don't. Scary world we live in.Not quite sure why it is the requirement of the public, or merchants, or the government to provide or give kids "something to do"?? How about parents or family stepping up and figuring it out. How about participating in organized sports, or volunteering in their neighborhoods, or other outdoor activities. NO options? Really? Yep, every 17 year old wants to hang out at the food bank on Saturday nights. I think I accidentally upset Ceptorman. Sorry. Just an opinion. But, opinion only, communities do have some responsibility to provide safe, clean environments. Part of that safety would be controlled venues for young people. I remember arcades. They may have smelled a bit funny, but I never saw violence and had something my low middle class family could afford to pay for. We didn't have money for organized sports e.g. football pads and gear needed to be purchased from the school or a certified supplier and we couldn't afford it. I don't blame my parents. Malls - though expensive, offered a public gathering place indoors for those kids who are allergic to sunlight and activity. And on the sugar soda note - why is our country so against natural ingredients? Or, when we do get 'natural' or organic, it costs more? Cane sugar = win No….it wasn't me, you must have me mistaken for someone else. Plus….it takes a lot to make me mad

The "Pig Trough" at Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour. I understand that after being gone for a long time, recently a new group has resurrected the name in SoCal & Hawaii. But they have not been in my area for decades. I wonder how the new enterprise stacks up to the original.

.38 stubnoses... the longest and hardest trigger pull, most uncontrollable recoil, shortest sight radius, lowest capacity, and otherwise hardest to shoot normal sized pistol available. And we give them to our women, who typically never practice, thinking they are somehow most appropriate. At least they often come with pink grips. Not mine, its a retired NYC police issue with wooden grips stainless Smith & Wesson, it is for close quarters if someone wanted to breach the locked door, And I have shown the wife how to shoot, as well as it is a dual action trigger so cock it with the thumb and it is a breeze (I like the reliability of the revolver as well)

Not switching anything one (gun control) leads to the other (gon seizure) unless you are blind or delusional .....................Name one thing the federal government has stuck its nose in that is better and that they will leave well enough alone ?? No 200 congressmen are not the government but they are also not a small insignificant threat to our rights, taking a look at the tally tells me there is a 55 or 60 vote swing and the outcome could be very different, they say they want reform then the president goes out and makes statements like "we need to be more like Australia and the UK" I get the distinct impression you enjoy the debate not because you care one way or the other but because you enjoy the banter and poking the stick in an attempt to get a rise......................From what I can see you have drawn no line in the sand. I live in a completely different way I dont believe in the gray area's I choose a side and reside there

Fascinating subject and opinions. Thanks for keeping it civil all.

Blu Ray vs DVD or digital HD? Yes absolutely can tell. On my 138" screen. On my 50" eh harder but still yes.

I miss the radio/tv repair shops of years past. The attached pictures are not of my shop, although it was similar. Maynard

Democracy,meaning the popular will of the people? As you are well aware we live in a republic, so in what way more democratic? I agree with you 100% My direction on that would be campaign finance reform, curtail special interests and PACs and start becoming a country of ideas again, not a campaign money merry go round. Hard to be very democratic when you have 30% voter turnout. That means 16% are making the election decision. What if you made it a crime not to vote, or provide a tax credit of some amount as a carrot rather than a stick. Of course seniors are going to be dead set against that.

whenever i’m riding my horse in the bathtub everything seems to make sense.

OK, so go ahead and tell me that this forum is going to allow someone to accuse our government of being terrorists and complicit of the mass murder of thousands of our citizens on 9-11? Obviously this poster didn't have a family member, friend or co-worker murdered on that day, nor apparently have they ever served in our military or have anyone close that currently serves. Disgusting low life loser.

Prep and sanding complete, polyurethane applied (2 coats) Next stop, custom fab port tubes and dampening. Scurried around all morning trying to figure out how to get these right. Original plan out the window. Plan B in place and ready to proceed

Mark, that’s why you just bought the dentist a new boat. Better cut back to $55 bucks worth of candy.

I'm relaxing with a nice cup of Eight-O-Clock Coffee--That's my poison.

Afternoon Gang Ebay ordering my China goodies for the coming month. Farmers are all good, assisted in loading the Boat i re-worked into the Big Barn and batt/tender attached, covered boat for winter. Came home with bucket(s) peaches, plums, couple mellons (they looked too good to shoot). Welp, looks like i better make an attic trip for the portch light pumpkin covers, Do not wish to get egged, happened seven years ago, quite messy.

I'm the same way with dental procedures, a couple Advils and I'm fine. Glad you got some sleep. I dont get that much gooood sleep, my problem is Naps whenever the hell i feel like it, that is my undoing. Well rested never the less. You will feel truly Retired when you achive that point.

hcnelly, I love your problems !!

Long haired hippie girls with peasant skirts and no undies.

Real? Really? Keep suckin down you're corn sugar youngins.......

Rubbed and refrigerated overnight. Cook it low and slow. Has to get the faux cambro treatment. The most important part of the process is choosing a good cut to start with. Pick it up and wiggle it. The loosest brisket wins. So much depends on the actual piece of meat itself. I prefer oak but any combo of hardwoods will work, but the traditional Texas brisket is done with oak. Why? Because there is more oak here than anything else, and mesquite burns too hot and fast. I have had good success with a mustard coating then adding spices before placing in the smoker. Personally, I think brisket is the hardest cut to master. One additional side note, Texans don't do burnt ends.

It's Officially Pilsner Urquell Time.... Took tomorrow off, Got Monday Off because it's Columbus Day "Have to laugh at this one" Soooooo It's a 4 day weekend.... What are my plans you may be asking yourself????? Other than making the first batch of the best flipping Chili you have ever tasted, Not A Damn Thing.... Cheers to all here at this awesome forum.

How did you figure that out? There were no pics of the drivers and I didn't see any S/N's listed. If those are v1's and end up selling anywhere close to the $299 mark somebody will have gotten a great deal. Arrow through the pics, the s/n's are there.

Let the moles alone? Why??? What are you, some kind of mole lover? They aren't leaving me alone! You couldn't do more damage to my front yard if you plowed it completely under.

Nope. Past, present, and future...all at the same time. MUCH more fun that way! Dave +2