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Michael... Hold up.....
Christy just contacted me & asked if I could host the photos, just like I did for the Corns.... Contact me & we will work it out.
Cyclone, thank you so much. How do you like the pics so far? I just want to make sure you guys put the thread where as many members as possible get the chance to see them.
YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATEST!!!!!
Michael, you could post two or three more pics for us?????
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As long as you feel up to it. You are killing us here, we are missing you more and more each time we look at a pic. You are the man!!!!
Please don't wear yourself out with this project. Pace yourself, as long as you feel like posting we will keep looking.
BTW, how many pics did you take in total during your weeks stay here? We know there are also other pics from sightseeing, Katrina, etc. We were just wondering how your "trigger" finger is feeling after pushing that button so many times.[
]You should be glad you are doing these pics at home, because you know all nine of us would be looking over your shoulder with anticipation.
Joni said to tell you, "You haven't been gone twenty four hours and we are left with eating pizza for dinner." No one wanted to cook, imagine that.
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For those you that have not read the thread "Colterphoto in Nawlins" under 2 channel, please take a look at the thread, especially the last few pages.
Colter has posted a couple of photographs from the triple wedding. This man is not only a "genius" when it comes to photography, more importantly he is one of the best friends anyone could ask for.
Michael, thanks for everything and you will always be a part of the dtel family.
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Michael,
We are glued to the computer screen. All the dtel women are squealing with joy. I know you are familiar with that sound![
] Absolutely beautiful pictures Michael.Michael you have won our hearts forever with that pic of Buddy. You know how "special" he is to all of us and you captured our little man perfectly. You captured the heart and soul of Buddy.
Michael, we love you, don't ever forget that.
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I found the email address, thanks anyway.
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Hey, Cyclone if you are around I sent you a pm. Does anyone have cyclone's email addy? I had it around the time of the Piligramage, but it appears that it is no longer in my email contacts. Thanks.
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We wanted to let everyone know how much it meant to share our home, family and special day with Michael.
He is one of the most caring and loving people we have ever met. We asked him to photograph the wedding because we knew he was a good photographer. More importantly over the last two years Michael had become a good friend through our contact with him on the forum, even though we had never met him in person.
From the moment dtel and I picked him up at the airport we knew this would be a really wonderful week.
Initially, Michael was a little nervous, not knowing what we expected or what he should expect. I had sent numerous emails telling Michael we wanted him to visit and get to know us, just as much as we wanted him to photograph the big day. I told him we were a very "laid back" family and didn't stand on formality I tried to tell him a little bit about each person in the family so he would have a "good read" on what to expect upon his arrival. I guess no amount of emails can adequately prepare someone that lives alone to handle living with nine people for a week. It turns out the last two nights of his stay we had twenty one (21) people as overnight guests. (Michael and Elden's math was a little off, 2500 square feet for 21 people, sharing two bathrooms!!!)
Upon our arrival at our home Michael was greeted by all the other family members with hugs and kisses. I think at that point he began to realize how big of a role he has played in our family, without ever meeting any of us. Colterphoto had been a household "word" for a couple of years, although no one in our family really knew what that word meant. Michael began to understand our family dynamics and accepted each of us for who we were, just as we knew he would.
This triple wedding was extremely stressful on everyone, including Michael. Michael took the "bull by the horns" and walked us through each step, allowing each of us to take baby steps until he got us to the point we needed to be. He personally took charge of the rehearsal and it was like a walk in the park. He led the wedding day with such proficiency even a wedding coordinator could not have achieved. This meant so much to each of us. I would think dealing with one bride would be extremely stressful, Michael dealt with three brides and did it with love and patience. Each bride had "issues" that most people could never understand and should not have to deal with. However, Michael made each of us feel very special. On the wedding day he remained with the grooms and calmed their nerves, while we (the brides) attended hair appointments and met at the venue to get dressed. The event went like clockwork. The ceremony was delayed by about fifteen minutes, however we were waiting for a great grandmother of one of the grooms to arrive.
Last night after the wedding Elden, Jamie (our daughter), Johnny (Jamie's husband) Michael and I went to Bourbon Street and saw the sights. Elden and I then took Michael to the airport, we parked and went it to see Michael off.
I have to tell you folks, there wasn't a dry eye among the three of us at the airport. Dtel is not a "softy" by any stretch of the imagination, however even he let a few tears fall when it was time to tell Michael goodbye. It felt like we were telling a favorite family member goodbye with the promise to visit them in six months in Indy.
We tried to tell Michael how much we appreciated what he had done for us and our family, but as usual Michael didn't fully understand how important he was to us. His photography skills have taken second place to his friendship, caring, advice and most of all his unconditional love for each of us. I can't even write this post without tears flowing. I am so envious of those of you who have the opportunity to spend time with Michael on a regular basis. My hope is that each of you realize how good a friend you have in Michael. Maybe one day as a collective group we can make Michael see how much he means to us and how special he really is.
I am sitting here crying like a baby and dtel says, "The plane never crashed, we will see him again soon.". I guess that's dtel's way of handling his emotions over Michael going home. The house is a little short on laughter since Michael has gone home. The nine of us leave on our cruise tomorrow and have promised to bring laptops to keep us with the forum and to keep in contact with Michael over the next six days.
Since I am getting the keyboard all wet with tears and I really don't want to be "electrocuted" I will close by saying, "Michael we all love you and thank for you everything you have done for us as a family." Even if the Pilgramage is cancelled we will be in Indy in June to see you and to meet Roger's family. We are very much looking forward to spending time with all of you again.
Michael your love, laughter and support will be sadly missed until you are able to visit with us again. We love you.
I did not check spelling or grammar in this post, as it was difficult enough to write through the tears.
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Too many good choices; so little time.
That sums up our feelings exactly.
The big day is here. If Michael isn't totally exhausted when this is over we are heading to the French Quarter tonight. It will be his first taste of Bourbon Street's night life. Should we bring the defibrilator?
Our thanks to all of you for supporting us this week.
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Michael said.... "Today is for tux fitting, manicures and pedicures."
Some how a manicure and pedicure for Michael just seems funny.... I can just see some 1/2 crazy woman working on him too. hahahahahaahaha Gimmie those tootsies....
Michael skip the clear finish. hahahahaha
I went out with the girls today and let the very attractive Asian woman do my nails- just a manicure and buff. No clear please. First time ever. Felt great to be pampered and looks great. I'd do it again.
Never had a manicure but have had plenty of pedicures. Very relaxing in the vibrating chair while the feet are soaking in the hot spa water. After the feet get scraped your feet have never felt softer. I recommend them for everyone.
Mike
Way to go Mike. Today was my first pedicure and it was very relaxing.
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Michael,
Hope you have a nice warm winter coat! It's Freezing up here![st]
It's freezing down here too!!!!
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hehheeh going well... good to hear....
Hi Christy!!!!!
Hi, Indy...it's good to hear from you again.
I have to tell you, I am jealous that you live close enough to Michael to be able to see him all the time. He is a wonderful person and the kind of friend everyone needs.
BTW, dtel and I fully intend to take you up on the invitation to visit your home and meet the family when we come to Indy.
I am really going to miss him when he leaves. Looks like we might have to visit Indianapolis more often. We will be there in June even if they cancel the Piligramage.
I think Michael is really enjoying his vacation, although it has been non stop sightseeing since he arrived. Guess what....????? He has slept all through the night, both nights he has been here. He didn't wake up even once. Have you noticed he hasn't been making any middle of the night posts? It's not because he doesn't have a computer at his disposal, he's actually been sleeping through the night!!!!! Isn't that cool?[H] He seems to be very comfortable here, if not he is a very good actor.
I am sure I will be crying when we take him to the airport on Sunday. I hate to see him leave.[
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No apology necessary Dtel.
I just wanted to make sure it arrived at the right place.
Enjoy!
Yes, an apology was necessary. There was no excuse for not stopping momentarily to tell you that the receiver was here and in one piece. Although for dtel to make a post saying "it arrived" would have taken about thirty minutes. He still "hunts and pecks" when it comes to typing.
Michael has kept us hopping, or vice versa. We have tried to show him as much of the area as we can without overwhelming him, or totally exhausting him. I think we have managed to do both.
Prior to Michael's visit he asked if there was still any "photograph opportunities" remaining from Hurricane Katrina. We tried to explain that the "photographic opportunites" would be here for years to come.
Even with that reassurance he was emotionally overwhelmed when he toured the areas of New Orleans and St. Bernard hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. He was emotionally drained after seeing dtel's family home of forty years, which lies in ruin and the lower Ninth Ward, where houses were completely washed away by the levee break. I think the most difficult thing for Michael to comprehend was the devastation that still remains more than a year later. Even more difficult is the question of "why" it still lies in ruins. His thoughts, "The rest of the country has no clue that this area still looks like this". There were times that he could not hold back the tears after seeing some of the sights left by Hurricane Katrina.
We had planned to take him to the Gulf Coast in Mississippi to see the difference in the damage caused by Katrina in that area, but the trip to New Orleans proved to be more than he bargained for.
He was emotionally exhausted after a whirlwind tour of the "outskirts" of the French Quarter. We haven't made it to Bourbon Street yet, after two days of sightseeing in New Orleans. He toured and photographed the St. Louis Cathedral which is the oldest cathedral in the United States. We visited a few photograph galleries. He photographed a series of doors in the French Quarter as well as wrought iron railings and ornaments. He had the opportunity to see Canal Street, which was actually canals at one time in New Orleans history. I think he really enjoyed the beignets and coffee at Cafe Du Monde. We were fortunate, Cafe Du Monde was relatively empty and he was able to just sit and relax after a rather difficult day.
But, the real reason I posted here. Arf, I am totally overwhelmed by your generosity. Elden and I have been treated like family since we became members of this forum and your gift is more than we could have hoped for at this time. We are both music lovers, probably me more so than dtel. The HK 930 has improved the quality of the sound from the Cornwall III's to a level that I never dreamed possible. We were trying to get past the "triple wedding", the "honeymoon cruise", Christmas (which is also my birthday) and into the New Year, at which time we intended to buy "something" for our Cornwall III's.
The emotions associated with a wedding are overwhelming enough, couple that with "the holidays" and you end up with a "ball of confusion" at times. Michael's visit here and photographing the wedding is a blessing in itself. Michael has a way of making the "darkest side of things" look so much brighter.
Your gift to us is a realization of friendships that exist between people who have never met before, but share a common thread. I have said this before and I will say it again...it is a pleasure knowing each of you and being part of this family. I have never seen a group of people more bonded in love, in life and in joy. We laugh together, cry together, share together and most importantly grow together each day we meet here.
This all started with a simple question about amplifiers. Elden and Michael were talking about all the great people on this forum and Michael said, "Aint it cool."[H] For those of you that have not met Michael in person, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Having Michael as a guest in our home is more important than any photographs he will take for us.
I hope to one day have the opportunity to meet you and thank you in person for the gift you have given us. That goes for each of you, not just arfand bark.
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I think Michael is in heaven right now.. In Nawlins... And being put to good use too.
We all want to be appreciated, and feel we have something to give back that we as a individual know we have a talent for.
Michael
Your an amazing Photographer.
You also have the ability to take something complex, and make it understandable.
Your also a great friend to those of us that know you, that does care about people.
Great things to have Michael..
It has been wonderful having Michael here. He is one of the funniest, most loving people I have ever met. He is one of the best friends a person could have. I am going to miss him terribly when he leaves on Sunday.
He has taken a considerable number of photographs, primarily sightseeing/landscape type photos. I am so impressed with his photography skills, I can't wait to see the pictures from the wedding.
Michael, Klipsh is lucky to have a person with your integrity and talent join their family.
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Could it be Fortes?
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Just heard from Michael. He's at the airport in Indy, so it looks like he is overcoming some of the anxiety associated with flying.
He said to let everybody know he is back on his "Diet Rock Star" and he hopes none of you are the lucky ones that get to sit by him on the airplane.[
] I have never tried "Rock Star" so I am not sure what effect it may have on someone????
Michael will have his own bedroom here and six acres to get "lost" on, so I don't think alone time will be too difficult to achieve.
Dtel says he wishes he knew where a "brothel" was located because he might consider dropping Michael off for a few hours. On the other hand, I think we may never see him again if we do that. So, we better wait till the last day of his visit for the "brothel" deal.[
] Amy, if Michael doesn't show up for work at Klipsch on the 12th let everyone know what happened.[]I think he will be fine once he realizes that we are all just as insane as he is.[*-)]
We are scheduled to pick Michael up at MSY (Louis Armstrong Airport) in New Orleans at 2:45 p.m., so I am sure he will be suffering serious "jet lag".
Thanks for the kind words.
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see ya soon Christy- please don't cough on me.
I love you too Michael. [
]I promise not to cough on you. Hey, why don't you pick up some of that "airborne" stuff. It is supposed to work pretty good at preventing you from catching stuff on planes, close quarters, etc.?
Please don't miss your plane like some folks have done on this forum.[
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Homemadeheresy,
Thank you. They are beautiful speakers and we are very proud to own them. It's hard to find real quality workmanship these days.
BTW, where is Mechen, WV. We have been to Winterplace Ski Resort and Canaan Valley. It is near either of those?
We sure hope you can make it to Indy this year, we missed you in Hope.
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I think I'll be going. Will have to see what husband's schedule is. But may make the trip even if he can't - tho' I'm not fond of driving longish distances. I'm anxious to see who's going and who's bringing what, but either way - sounds like fun.
Amy - any inkling what might be there from Klipsch to listen to, etc. yet?
Meagain,
Whatever and whoever is there will make it worth you while to come to the Pilgramage. Experiencing all the different equipment and speakers is only part of the Pilgramage. IMO, the people and employees that make the journey are truly the icing on the cake. I listened to everything available, (including the "drum roll" that could be heard seven miles away), but the people are what made the trip.
I think our drive time will probably be in excess of twelve hours.
I am sure you will not be disappointed if you attend. Besides, we definitely need to increase the number of females in attendance.[Y]
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How weird is this? I'm flying south on the anniversary of Tommy Bolin's death. See RIP Tommy Bolin in the 2ch forum.
ok I lied about signing off- you all know I'm always up at 4 am, right?
I NEED SOME SUGGESTIONS PLEASE........... I talked to Michael last night and he is experiencing some serious anxiety over this trip. He even told me he is not good at "vacations". He said, "Okay I will tell you the truth, I am not really that "laid back" guy people think I am. I'm really high strung."
Any suggestions on what we can do to get him to relax and enjoy his time down here?
Maybe he should drink the "Kool Aid".
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You have email.
btw, given enough computer time (middle of the night)- I'll probably break 13K posts while down at the Dtels!
Michael,
I did not receive your email?????
BTW, you will have round the clock access to a laptop computer that has wireless internet, as well as the "family" computer in the kitchen area. So...you will probably break 13,000 without even trying.
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Christy- you up tonight? Wanting to get some final thoughts on weather for the week so I can pack tomorrow.
Truth be told, I'm always pretty nervous about flying. I don't mind the travel and the airports, but liftoff always scares the fertilizer out of me!
M
Hey Michael. I'm up tonight, barely. I'm having a serious upper respiratory attack, although it is probably stress related. I have been sick for the last three days, working outside in the cold and basically have very little of my voice left at this point. In case anyone else reads this...I'm not whining, just stating the facts.
We have about two hours of work tomorrow to complete this irrigation project for one of our clients and then we will have two weeks off to play.
The weather should be in the mid 50's to 60's during the day and mid 20's to mid 30's at night. I would still pack a few hot weather items just in case.
BTW, I would be more nervous about coming to stay in this house with nine "psychos". You will go home at the end of your visit here and feel "way normal".
On a more serious note, I do not like to fly. I do not "take-off", "in flight" or "landing", therefore we will be driving to Indy in June of 07. I don't think there is anywhere I want to visit bad enough to fly.
I need you to send me your cell phone number, if you have one, so we can find you once you get to the airport. There are two different levels to exit the airport and I need to know which one you will be exiting.
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Yes I have all my kitties 'fixed'. We've adopted enough strays to not want to add to the population problem.
Mommy Cat has been fixed too. When I took her to the vet to get her fixed (at about six weeks old) he asked, "What's her name?". I said we just call her Mommy Cat, she doesn't really have a name. He wrote Mommy Cat on her chart and that's been her name ever since. She is almost twelve years old.
She is a wonderful cat. She sits by the door and waits for us to let her outside to do her "business". We have never had a litter box.
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I know, I know no comparison, at least at first blush. I've had Khorns for nearly 25 years, so I'm quite familiar with their sound. I ebayed a pair of WO Heresys as a Christmas present for #1 son. A few observations:
Nice balance. These speakers sound good. In some ways the top end sounds smoother or less in your face than the Khorns.
Where's the bass? However, the upper & mid bass are satisfying enough.
Dang, the cabinets are nice with a fine grade of veneer.
On paper, sensitivity of 99 vs. 104db doesn't seem that great a difference. I mean, they're both way efficient, right? But in practice, it's a big difference...equating to a big 1/3 of the knob travel on my amp to get reasonably equivalent volume.
Yeah, by comparison to anything, Khorns sound huge. Or in my case, by comparison anything else sounds so small...
Dtel and I were impressed with every pair of Heresys we heard while in Hope. IMO, they offer the biggest bang for the buck.
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It used to be so festive "spanking" a newbie for writing something absurd. Does political correctness eventually ruin everything?
Ok... Lets go for it; "Git 'er done": Solid State amps are the best; Tubes suck and those little "glowing: things burn my fingers anyways... The best way to use all your Klipsch stuff is to put them in a really, really, huge big pile facing you at about 3 feet away (you need that 1 watt at 1 meter thing anyways); turn everything up to volume nine, sit in the middle with all your rowdy friends, and put the keg at stereo center (very important as to not alter your "sweet spot" when trying to get a refill, throw on Lynerd Skynerd's "Sweet Home Alabama"; and make sure everyone's got them blow-up air guitars. If it don't sound right, turn it up some more....... [H][<
)]So... Spank me,..... Beat me, bite me, burn me, talk dirty, chain me to a tree, but.. respect me in the morning (and don't take that last piece of pizza, and while you're up, get that keg out of the pool... I paid a deposit on that bad boy, fer' goodness sakes!!!). Politically correct version - I'm talking to a non-gender challenged female (my wife with a rolling pin in her hands...) who just walked in on this post gave me the really "that ain't funny, don't even think about it" look...[6]
Oh well.....
Hey Groomlake,
Let us know when you guys decide what night you will be staying in "our neck of the woods". I probably need to make reservations for you and the family within the next week or so. I don't know what the "demand" for rooms will be in Picayune, MS for January 1 or 2.[
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Colterphoto1 in Nawlins...
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So, Indy how did we do? I think our "good side" rubbed off on him a bit! I know Buddy stole Michael's heart. Buddy has been stealing our hearts for six years now and it's like Michael says, "How can this 6 yr old not steal your heart."
Michael captures the soul of a person on camera like no one I have ever seen. I guess it's because he also captured our hearts. I knew Michael was a good photographer, but damn this guy is really really good.
We have at 100 professional photographs of Buddy beginning with his birth. All of the photographs were excellent, however none have captured the true heart and soul of this child like the two Michael has posted.
Michael, you are teasing the heck out of me with these pictures, I am so excited. I am so glad you spent the week with us, but like I said before, it's hard not having you here with us.
We miss you too Michael.