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Waiting in the hospital for my son to be born! No bourbon day for me. Someone have an extra for me and we'll toast later on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is great, like minded people to talk with. I have a pair of here sets that my son uses with a vintage marantz receiver and I have a pair of khorns with a macintosh c26 preamp to a dynaco st70 amp, a very sweet setup. Like all here we love our klipsch, I am listening to some ROber Cray right now and man those khorns sing. Any way, it's good to be here.

Yep, a/c went out again at home last Friday. Compressor and blower not lighting up. Instead of troubleshooting it, I preoceeded to install a 10,000 btu window unit in about 15 minutes. Kept most rooms closed but kept the humidity down enough with the box and ceiling fans until tech arrived Monday AM. Different tech this time and got us going in no time. An ant(?) he said got between contactor points. If I had known that, but was still burntout on a/c sales/techs from last year.to even consider it as, last tech wanted near $700 to put new schrader valve inline and recharge of course. This tech thought it was good enough for an old unit and detected no leak at valve. Tech thought replacing the valve,etc. was a little extreme per same company estimate. Told me we were a bit low on coolant so, he topped it off So thought Freon was too low to engage for me to fool with. Much less than half the $700, and restored my faith in people again. Priceless! Heck, I have done well keeping Nancy's Volvo A/C going w/diy from youtube and other. For a 25 year old unit with a small leak in the inside air closet, amounting to 1 service call per year, I can live with. Thinking of doing a ductless system like my brother did when the inevitable could happen. He did most of the work himself minus an A/C company service call to check his work so warranty. would be valid. Mowed the yard a bit today so a little tuckered. Ya'll stay cool out there. Will try to rest up some before replying to all the cool items here by others. It is sortof fun for me to catch up after a bit of away because of the chores. Like a lady's work, mine is never done! The best to ya's... Edit: Sorry but nothing for it but to elaborate little. First tech could have been inexperienced or driven to make money for company., not necessarily dishonest.

Had a great lunch with Odilia. That is a pastrami beef rib. Soaked in brine for 3 days and smoked for 14 hours. You can pull the meat off the bone with your fork.

One news outlet said there are "no swimming" signs posted. Apparently the toddler was standing close to the edge, maybe in a couple three inches of water when the gator struck. His father went in and struggled to pull him free but lost the battle. Can you imagine? I have two grandsons that very age and can't fathom how you would ever be able to get your head around this. And yes the radicalized comments were stupid; try to put yourself in those parents shoes while cracking wise.

Glad your AC system is up and running without too much stress. I'm sure Florida is warm right now, most of the country is under a heat wave.

I would first suggest loosening and retightening all the screws at the crossover terminal.

Well, that and hanging out on this forum.

The PAW and I are doing final pack out of our Seabrook house, right at 10 years to the day from when we moved in. Thomas is at scout camp in Arkansas. Mixed emotions. This house was never really "me." Too "Pleasantville" and uniform. However, many memories. We lost our daughter here a month after that picture was taken so locking the door the last time will certainly involve tears. Some of our friends will be dropping by tonight and we'll toast. Then, it's home to Texarkana. We are planning to have our building downtown ready by first quarter of '17. It will be my last home. My final journey will be out old US 67 to join my parents and daughter at East Memorial Gardens. My travels are done. OTOH, the Regional Music Heritage Center will need me for quite a while so I don't plan on that trip out 67 anytime soon...though, of course, that isn't my call. Dave

I've met them both, they get the oldtimer seal of approval. OK maybe that doesn't help them.

Yes she is beautiful, but we are just friends.

She is a friend and yes my wife knows about lunch. Besides I'm old enough to be her father. She is a sweet girl.

They still serve "throwed rolls?" Funny you said that just went there for the first time last week with friends, I thought the food was good, and I did catch a very good hot roll,.

Odilia is a beautiful lady. You are a lucky guy! Pastrami Beef Rib doesn't look half bad either.

Well isn't that special...I was the first post on page 900 thus winning my own toaster

They still serve "throwed rolls?"

We just ate at Lamberts here in Ozark, MO. More good home cooking thannone could eat. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Sounds, and looks! Good.

After years of abuse and neglect on my deck I gave my trusty old Pioneer pl530 a facelift and new Cartridge/Stylus. It's now finished in Cherry veneer, and sporting a pickering V15 and Stanton 681eee Stylus

I think it's rewarding when we bring an item back to life, or remodel and update an older item. It can be as rewarding as buying something new.

30 years behind Yamaha

I've been using an H5 for about 20 years, the older ones had metal bearings. https://www.safetyspeed.com/ They claim a basic .005" accuracy, but it is more dependent on the blade you use. They also have scoring saw options, adjustable stops, mid-level fences, etc. Bought two to get a good price, the other one went to a sign shop. The H series is what you see at most cabinet shops and lumber yards. The C series used to start out under $1000, had one of those in our car stereo install area.

Prior owner history shows that those were once owned by Charles Manson...

You should see my son now. Six feet at 14. Trombone, viola, and piano. And wants to be an architect. Closing in on Eagle. Very proud and grateful. Dave

She was sweet, had a great life, influenced a lot of people, and went almost instantly with no pain. I can grieve, but I can't complain. Given her 100% mortality prediction within 10 days at birth we had a great blessing for 13 years. With that knowledge, I said always that I was prepared, but not ready. Dave

What? I thought this was my job....

Beats the heck out of work, that's for sure.

Skipped the coffee, but having a great time on flag and bourbon day with the smoker smoking and the tunes going and the puns a flowing. And the soccer game is on too.

Well MKP whoever worked on that Honda must have done a good job, oil doesn't look that dirty at all. You two have fun on your day off.

1990 All Original Stands Included Better pics will be uploaded this evening to include sides, tops, AL-3 Crossovers, etc. $1600 Located in Annapolis, MD 21409

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Last night, just time for the base and side. I had a good morning until the heat drove me indoors, lol. Hopefully later today or tomorrow I will cut the subwoofer opening and get the baffle and top onl I found a little bargin at Homedepot, a nice top piece.

Be careful. Lars

I did not hear "They pulled 4 gators out of the pond" If that's the case, maybe there should have been more than a "No Swimming" sign?? ?? ?? I mean , even though gators travel, isn't this "lagoon" like totally within public frequented Disney property? Maybe he was "radicalized" Lars

Absolutely NO, NO, NO, on Murphy's Wood Soap. I believe there is no Murphy's Wood Oil which is why you can't find it probably. We've had a couple of go-arounds on this. One of our members did great damage to his lacquered speakers with the stuff. You should read the label closely. It is only for cleaning a floor with a very thick finish on it. And I wouldn't recommend that. Read closely and see that it is not recommended for bare wood and our speakers are just oiled wood in most cases. You can read the MSDS and see that it is a type of soap made with potassium hydroxide and oil. These are stand ins for other soaps which are made with fats and sodium hydroxide (lye). But pretty much the same. Also, it is mixed with water. Water is terrible for any fine wood. Using Murphy's is like lathering up a bar of Ivory and slathering it on. There is lots of advice on the forum. Ordinary "lemon" oil furniture polish will be okay. It is just a little lemon perfume and a lot of mineral oil (motor oil is mineral oil too but that sort of overstated the case and people took me to task on that, but you get the picture.) Other people like Watco oils including Rejuvenating Oil but there can be fire hazards. So read the labels. Again. NO Murphy's EVER. WMcD.

Well hell, if you are seventy, balls to the wall! You've earned it, who cares.

Here ya go.

Quite a few years ago my wife's great aunt Kathleen visited their old home in Donegal. It was about 10AM, and the old female relative that greeted them at the door of the crofter's stone cottage immediately pulled out a bottle of whisky and glasses. Kathleen said "Isn't it a bit early?" The old lady glared at her suspiciously and stated "If you aren't a boozer, you aren't a Duffy." Kathleen had a drink. Dave

I like the Type A and AA. If you like to jack on the volume a bit, go with the AA. The Type A sounds better to me overall - but you really can't get carried away with the volume. I built an A/4500, and there was too much tweeter for my tastes. Realize that this is a very individualized kind of thing - there is really no way to predict what you'll like. I always tell people to do the networks first. The K-400 isn't as bad as some make it out to be. Cleaning up the network really improves the sound. You should still do the horns though - definitely.

Joe, we don't know each other, but please know how delighted I am--for you and for your wife. And the good thing you have done for your relationship! Just last night I was watching 'The Intern', a movie starring Robert DeNiro. One line I remember (closely, not exactly) is something like, "It is never wrong to do the right thing." P.S. I'll bet those speakers will sing especially sweetly now!

I especially like this part. This forum HELPS people. And that will keep me here. I didn't take any comments personally, just as help. I think we should all do the same. As a follow up, the wife knows everything at this point. The cash, the speakers, the intent, she's good with it all. She realizes that I like what I like. And if it makes me happy, she's happy. And vice-versa. I bought RF-7IIs - they are being shipped later this week and I am giddy with anticipation. Thanks all for your input.

A few pics of the fishing trip....

Morning all..... Just started the coffee.....was up late watching a movie... "Deadpool" didn't finish it yet..... so far it's ahhhhhhh Much cooler today ......... might cut my weeds today...... do something in the yard..... We have a big toad that lives under our front steeps in a hole. He's cool..... when we come home he's usually on the steps.... The BOSS and I call him Mr.Toad ...... I saved a Box Turtle last week at the shop... He was behind the shop trying get through the fence..... his head was through but his shell was stuck. So I save him... took him in the shop and stuck him in the sink for a cooling off..... then took him back behind the shop on the other side of the fence the way he was heading..... got a pic of him..... I'll see if I ca load it up. Yea Chuck....... Holy Mackerel !!!! that's what I was thinking lol lol.... I went Mackerel fishing one time..... man what a blast.... pulling 4 and 5 fish on one jig..... that was back in my drinking day......... drinking, fishing, smoking weed.... what a day it was ............ He!! I don't even fish any more..... I'm old ..... Have a fun time Chuck.... Nick.... enjoy your coffee with the trees..... I also find it relaxing..... Neil...... enjoy your new coffee...... I'll be having the same DD....... It's what The BOSS buys and likes.... Mike.... stay cool..... hope you get the A/C taken care of.... Yea JL ..... We did that with our daughter Emma (the one in the bass bin of the LaScala) When I met The BOSS she had two kids that were over one. So when Emma turned one The BOSS said this is what we do........ I'm like ok...... yea it was fun to watch what a mess... Everyone else...... have a great Sunday......... MKP :-)

Holy Mackerel!! Chuck's going fishing. Let us know if you have any luck. Good day yesterday ... we went to a downtown art fair where Better Half Unit's dad was exhibiting. He's a successful western artist and usually sells out at these shows, even though he's getting up in years. The only downside was the heat but glad we went. Have a good Sunday folks and cheers...............

Good morning, The LAVAZZA Gran Selezione Dark Roast was used up this morning. It did the BUNN proud. Next we'll try Perfetto Espresso Roast. I expect it to be strong. Today's forecast is 77. That's a big improvement over the 93 of yesterday. We'll be driving ~1.5 hours to East Lansing to attend the 1st birthday of a nephew's baby daughter. Everyone stay cool and safe.

Tuesday is my step mom's bday. So my dad paid for a trip for all of us ( my family and two step sister families) ti Branson. Got in last night and this morning i get to enjoy my coffee on yhe deck with a wonderful scene. I know it probably just looks like a bunch of trees. However it is very relaxing. I dont have any mature trees in my yard, so it is nice to be around some for a couple days. Have a good one folks. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I guess we should give away another toaster at page 900 Going a little off shore with some friends around 1:00 today to see about catching some Spanish Mackerel. Mid 90s today so I will probably be red when I get back Wonder if the mackerel hablo espanol? Have a good Sunday Gents. All for now.

Well, the false wall in my home theater is no more. But in 1 short week, I will be headed to Alabama to load up my new cabinet! Here is a timelapse video of the tear down.

Clean usable watts ....excellent! exactly why I use higher powered tube amps...I have more sweet clean usable watts.