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No Instigram/TikyTok or X..... but if anyone can verify that either of these will improve my ability to catch more fish, I will seriously consider joining.
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On 10/22/2023 at 8:24 AM, chassell said:
In 2020 a collection of 16mm film was discovered of Tom Petty, capturing a prolific songwriting streak from 1993-95 making the album "Wildflowers" with producer Rick Rubin. Petty was known for being reclusive about his personal life and creative process. "Somewhere You Feel Free" is a candid and musically rich look into the legendary artist's creative genius.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CJXYVC3N/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Thanks, and talk about gone too soon.....
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On 10/18/2023 at 4:44 PM, Ceptorman said:
Gilbert.....do you still live in Texas? I moved there about 1.5 years ago, and it didn't take long to realize how serious HVAC is down here. AC is as important here as heat is up north. I'm impressed how well everyone's AC works down here. Good luck with your search, might need someone familiar with the systems down here for a complete assessment on what's happening.
Yes, still living in Texas, moved back (from Oklahoma) to live here in 2009; and yes AC is important, and absolutely required if your not accustomed to this kind of weather.
I grew up in Laredo where the typical summer last approx. 4 months and greater than 110 deg. F is common. Decided to purchase the Daikin Fit system, and it's being installed right now. Replacing (2) 4 Ton units and (1) 3 T. I secured 6 estimates (not all Daikin) and the best deal for the Daikin was $35k and the best deal on a Ruud or Trane was about $7k less.
With regards to the Daikin fit, the next best price was $65k and the crazy stupid high price was $75k. The company's that were crazy high included Beyer Boys, and Jon Wayne, respectively. Both are very large companys that offer multiple financing options and some smooth talking estimators. I chose to go with a company called Comfort Air. I can't for the life of me figure out how these other two companies were so far off. I even offered them the estimate from Comfort Air and neither offered a comment/reply.
They installed one of the units already, and currently working on #2.
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On 10/13/2023 at 10:43 PM, dtel said:
Just noticed this thread again
This should clog up an artery.
Shrimp, butter, 1 head of garlic, fine chopped onion, salt and pepper and a tiny bit of Old Bay.
The shrimp made a bunch of that liquid, but I did put to much butter. Made wraps with it with spinach, diced tomatoes with a little lemon.
With cooking like that we (some buddies and myself) need to bring you camping with us in Colorado. Two weeks in western CO, 8k ft. elev. at camp site and not a sole in sight for 25 to 30 miles.
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One of our heat pumps croaked (internal short that kept blowing a 40A breaker), they're all 21 years old. I was told our lasted better than most and I'm going to replace all of them if I can get a good price. Was considering same old single phase but with higher efficiency rating. The old system was Lenox signature series, but after the price I was quoted to replace with same, I decided keep the money I was saving for the next lunar launch on Elon's Space X and go with something less expensive.
I think I found something I like that's reportedly not as efficient as a new Lennox signature series, but carries a better warranty (12 yrs) as opposed to (10 yrs) on the equipment and also a better warrant on the labor... (6 yrs.) vs (1 yr) on the lennox install.
Considering a "Daikin Fit" HVAC system but don't know if they're any good? Based on what I've read, the Daikin Fit is a very good system,.... called an inverter system. Supposedly runs real quite. These systems (inverter tech.) don't need to run at 100% like the typical/traditional single stage heatpump.
Your educated opinions are appreciated, thanks.
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On 9/30/2023 at 2:38 PM, Mighty Favog said:
Wow, she sings her heart out.... and stole mine..... love the way she plays too wow
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On 9/29/2023 at 7:46 PM, Invidiosulus said:
I used to know but I think I forgot.
Well, looks like you already failed the Memory Poll 🙂
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51 minutes ago, Zen Traveler said:
Ha! I wouldn't necessarily call those "action shots." It reminded me it's like that at the airport coming back from international travel as an American. I could enter Foreign countries faster than coming back to my own. 😐 Anyway, thanks for posting and glad you found something that interests you--check out that crazy bike crossing in Amsterdam in the morning. Alot more action. 😎
yea the fast pace of the traffic crossing the bridge can put you to sleep..... especially when you're the unfortunate one stuck in the line. The BP check point just north of Laredo can be a real PITA with waits as long as 1 to 1.5 hours when the truckers revolt and take up all the lanes. One of these day's I'll cross the Atlantic and stay north of the equator. Don't know that Denmark is for me, but plan on Switz, Austria, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Scotland and a side detour to Greece. Going to stock-up with the highlands finest. Hope to retire soon, then it's bye bye.
Cheers!!
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Although not available on YouTube, you can watch the traffic crossing from the Mexican side any of the 4 International Bridges at the City of Laredo.
Here's an action shot of taken at the Colombia bridge off the old mines road. The long line that's double and triple wide include vehicles coming to the US, (usually 99% tractor trailers at this bridge filled with goods, some legal some not so legal)....... And the trains, well let me tell yea, the trains can be as long as a few miles.
For more action shots and videos you can also visit: https://www.cityoflaredo.com/departments/bridge-system/bridge-cameras
If you're lucky, you might get to watch the next rush of illegals that show up at the bridge, rather than cross the wild country and trashing up the barns, ranches and farms along the way.
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11 hours ago, billybob said:
Dang, sounds good...
When I lived in FL I use to look for street vendors in and around Ebor City (which is surrounded by Tampa) where they make some of the best dang smoked mullet ever. But down here in S. Texas they don't eat mullet. I guess it's a different kind but I don't really know sure. They sure look the same though.
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On 9/26/2023 at 5:23 AM, jjptkd said:
Not counting some sardines the other day went small mouth bass fishing labor day weekend with some friends in Montana- filet up and beer battered pretty damn tasty!
You're my hero dude. Love the sardines and the "beer batter bass" ... say that 3x really fast.
I had canned tuna fixed a la "Barbie Tuna Salad", wife is pushing me to lose a little weight.
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On 9/13/2023 at 5:54 PM, oldtimer said:
I order my food at Thai restaurants "Thai hot."
Resturants are exactly consistent either.... but I'm the same way.... and every once in a while I'll get that chef who wants to see someone cry out for ice cream.
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3 hours ago, oldtimer said:
the little dog whistles
Is that former moderator with the goats and chickens still around? Can't think of his name.
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On 9/24/2023 at 2:16 PM, RealMarkDeneen said:
In the business of "educating children," the goal is to get kids to pass government-constructed "standard tests" as profitably as possible.
LMAO..... Your use of the term "business" was missed guided and spot-on at the same time... but profitable for who? Certainly not the taxpayer and most definitely not the teachers. When it comes to just about anything politics or business, you're always good for a laugh.
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On 9/10/2023 at 11:08 AM, Zen Traveler said:
We've discussed Facebook algorithms before and I'm curious how much YouTube influences your life? 🤔
Way, way, waaaaaay less than 6 hours/wk. More in-line with 30 to 60min. a month.
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On 9/2/2023 at 12:24 PM, dtel said:
It's the way it goes, never ends, no one gets out alive.
Excuse me?
On 9/2/2023 at 2:29 PM, Ceptorman said:Some people say there's a woman to blame...RIP Sir
Always and forever, amen.
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On 7/1/2023 at 2:04 PM, Flevoman said:
Which CDs/songs do you use to test your set?
Specific songs to test the bass, or to test if all instruments and vocals are properly positioned, etc.I don't mean to just give you a list of songs that sound good on your setup, but rather songs that you specifically use to test a particular aspect of the sound in your setup and for what are you using this song.
Personally, I use the song "Too Much Rope," track number 8 from the album "Amused to Death," as a guideline for speaker placement.
You can hear a sleigh moving from completely outside the left speaker to completely outside the right speaker.
By adjusting the rotation and placement of the speakers, I try to achieve the smoothest possible transition of the sleigh from the left to the right speaker.Oh where to begin....... A few of my fav's in no particular order:
Tears For Fears -- "Woman In Chains"
Steve Miller -- "Threshold"
Queen -- "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Alan Parsons Project -- "I Wouldn't Want To Be LIke You"
Rush -- "Tom Sawyer"
Lorde -- "Royals"
Moby -- "Porcelain"
Gary Numan -- "M. E."
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8 hours ago, CCG said:
Very nice pictures. Have you been there before? If you haven't and your'e planning to go, you can visit Adelphi and you're in for a treat on Hi Fidelity.
Now that's interesting,.... unfortunately when my daughter vists stores she gets consumed with taking pictures of purses and shoes from high-end retailers, I had to tell her to stay away from Tiffany's and the Louis Vuitton store...... sheeeze, as if she couldn't get enought that stuff over here. Well, I guess it's time to go buy some more fishing gear and highfi audio equipment.
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Being a structural engineer I've got plenty of cool pic's but not as cool as some of the stuff my daughter (who's studying abroad) in Singapore. She sends me picks all the time, some of the buildings are quite different.
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On 7/24/2019 at 6:37 PM, BigStewMan said:
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I dub thee "dot"
My name is shown above my avatar. My nick name to friends and family since I was very young, is BB, after my dad.
When I worked at a rather large firm I was called either ****** and Bubba, depending upon what floor I was visiting. I was affectionally anointed with the nickname "******" because I can speak spanish, but before anyone figured that out I was called Bubba because for the first 3 years that I worked there I didn't talk much to anyone and always wore cowboy boots.
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My retirement gift to myself. 2 years ago I dropped a deposit to get on a waiting list. My build finally came-up at the end of April 2023. As of last week 6/23/23 this is where it's at, and it's starting to look like a boat. Should be done on or before mid July. Static draft is 5" and will jump up in just 10", fully loaded. Yammyhaha with TRP lower unit.... 4wheeldrive for the shallow water. Al is getting powerder coated and bimini top is being fab'ed.
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On 5/28/2023 at 5:18 AM, Shakeydeal said:
I’ve seen SCOTS three times live. They put on a helluva show. Highly recommended.
I saw them in Tulsa, and you're right, it was a helluva show, simply awsome. Fell in love them at first site, had too good of time at the Cane's Ballroom, and the wife had to drive me back home. wild show.
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Man am I getting Old, The Latest Stones Tour is...
in Lounge
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I recall seeing them during their "Tattoo You" tour back in the early 80's. T-Birds and ZZ Top opened the show. I imgain there will be some fans using walkers to get into the show nowadays.