colterphoto1 Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I'll not let the cats out of the bag fellas, but IndyKlipschFan and Colterphoto are planning on teaming up for a little drive to Miami Florida. He's got a Golden Voice and I'm an old Rocker, bets on which one(s) of us will make it back to Indy alive after 40 hours together in a van? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Sounds like a fun trip. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 So how'd y'all pick Miami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Yes, it is true.. Will tell you all of our "find" when we return! I pray were still friends after this long haul for sure! LOL Seriously, this is going to be fun. What we do for this hobby is amazing! Say a prayer for us on the road.. See you on here, when we return!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 You guys must have found something real nice to both do that drive together! You certainly have my curiousity peaked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Going down for a Pistons/Heat game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 we're on a mission from PWK, I can say no more! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rplace Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I'm guessing a pair of something to split!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I know the purpose of the road trip, but to reveal that would just be like spoiling a good movie. My hope is that they have a big vehicle with a great stereo, otherwise I can see these two at each others throats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 I have it on good authority that PWK was a Pistons fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shmoe Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Oh Yeah... you know the Pistons will repeat this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 4, 2005 Author Share Posted June 4, 2005 we're baaaaack Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Michael, So -Don't keep us in suspense any more...............What did you GET? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Go for it Michael, you can tell of our "find". Another way the board is a great place to find great gear, if your willing to be patient and work with people. I will say La Scala heaven, and let you write the review! And yes, to those on the board, were still friends after 30+ hrs later driving time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 You mean you both survived judging by the title we were expecting at least some mild carnage ... Anyway Michael do tell what did ya score? OR should I ask how many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Maybe a quick trip to an Opera? It is amazing what we do. Well one of the two has my congrats and maybe the other my sympathy. Hope it was worth the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Roger, You already own more La Scalas than anyone else on the planet. It must've been something particularly unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 4, 2005 Author Share Posted June 4, 2005 Ok gang, we won't keep ya in suspense for any longer. There was a post a few months back from a gentleman in FL who was revamping a sound system in a church. Seems that the LaScalas weren't 'adequate' and he was flying a new horn system (much more directional and lighter). After some price negotiation and lack of contact, Indy contacted the man again last month and he got back with both of us. He may not have known of our friendship or plans to split the purchase, but Indy and I both gave him some pricing info and worked out a fair deal for all involved. After all, no local people (FL) had responded to his ads, we had been the only serious contacts, and were willing to drive for 40 hours round trip to make the haul. As a truly weird aside, this church was off the same exit, within ONE MILE of where I had purchased my 64 Cornwalls back in January! So here's the basics. Can you say SIX LaScala Industrial Bass Bins and FOUR LaScala Industrial Mid/Hi Bins? That's pretty much all that would fit into Indy's Town and Country Van- and we're talking millimeteres here gang! Literally could not fit a deck of cards between them amidships! Pretty much mint cabinet condition and all original drivers, except three tweeters out (good of ya to bring the small stereo for troubleshooting!), which were price adjusted. I'll use two bins to double up my split Industrial LS stack and Indy has plans to incorporate some of the remainder of the haul in his massive HT rig- details to be announced! Pretty splendid trip, we knew each other fairly well prior to this escapade (Indy and my bro were good buddies during High School) , but now know each others musical tastes, food preferences, and snore frequency/duration extraordinarily well. Indy went wild at the local Karaoke store and bought some very nicely mixed tracks, which of course he sang magnificently about half the way home. He even let me do my rock and roll screech to a few. We seemed to duet best on the Chicago Karaoke. I believe that he heard more Led Zep and Deep Purple than he ever has or wants to. But we had some lively discussions, got along famously, ate some yummy food, relaxed a bit and arrived back home no worse for the wear. Oh, one other thing- Indy deserves every Klipsch speaker he owns, this animal was so excited that he drove straight through from Indy to Miami, then over to Naples- wouldn't even give me the wheel- basically drove for 24 hours straight! You're the KING baby! Unfortunately, like in all trips there has to be a rotten side, and spending two days in FL thunderstorms, travel through downpours, fog, past two horrific accidents, and much too much road food did take a bit of toll. Thanks Roger, for a lovely trip and accomodations, thanks also to your lovely wife for the use (abuse) of her van and it's sound system. I belive I have all the Klipsch I'll ever need (I'll recant this later). Couldn't have made the trip with a nicer guy. Thanks to the Forum for all the advice- you guys have cost me a bloody fortune in the past couple of years, but I've got a mountain of great gear to show for it! Michael - photos to follow- c'mon, we're too tired to unload and stack this stuff up today, okay? Yer thoughts, Indy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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