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Whistlebritches Offline
#151 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 4:59 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Okay Scrooge, I'll cross you off the list.... Gonz



LOL...................It's just not being able to enjoy my son and daughter with their spouses and children just really tarnishes what used to be my favorite time of the year.

May 2021 be a damn sight better
Whistlebritches Offline
#152 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 5:04 PM EST
Joined: 04-23-2006
Posts: 22,128
8trackdisco wrote:
On the bright side, you are here to see it.

Just sayin'.



True ..............................just less than enjoyable this year
danmdevries Offline
#153 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 5:38 PM EST
Joined: 02-11-2014
Posts: 17,451
Think I slept reasonably well today 9-3 uninterrupted as far as I know.

Back to work.
Mr. Jones Offline
#154 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 5:50 PM EST
Joined: 06-12-2005
Posts: 19,444
Day filled with mindless stupid chores, errands and long put off tasks..

Do you think the Obama's still have MAIDS, BUTLERS, CHEFS, LANDSCAPERS, conTaCt-LeSs shoppers, VALETS AND DRIVERS THAT WE ALL StiLl PAY FoR ?
(I get the free secret service security but not the above for free?)

Carried up 3 baskets of laundry, folded stuff, put it all away,
Seperated metal, weed wacked neighbors yard/ finished for the season , went food shopping on my own !!! NO MILLENIAL LACKEYS PREPICKED MY PURCHASES...ALL MY LIMBS WORK...PICKED TRASH TICKETS AT 8 STOPS (NO WINNERS from 50-60 that I chked but still about 225+
To let dry in the sun to kill the cOViD then scratch off, chk on Monday)...

Beer and cigar now after I fed the two dogs and put a load of laundry in the dryer...
rfenst Offline
#155 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 6:35 PM EST
Joined: 06-23-2007
Posts: 39,366
Whistlebritches wrote:
May 2021 be a damn sight better

Once in a while we definitely agree!
tonygraz Offline
#156 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 9:40 PM EST
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,288
Even a broken watch has the right time once or twice a day.
Whistlebritches Offline
#157 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 9:50 PM EST
Joined: 04-23-2006
Posts: 22,128
tonygraz wrote:
Even a broken watch has the right time once or twice a day.



Yes....yes it does Meathead
8trackdisco Offline
#158 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 10:22 PM EST
Joined: 11-06-2004
Posts: 60,095
Good night, Brothers.
izonfire Offline
#159 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 11:17 PM EST
Joined: 12-09-2013
Posts: 8,658
Mr. Jones wrote:
Day filled with mindless stupid chores, errands and long put off tasks..

Do you think the Obama's still have MAIDS, BUTLERS, CHEFS, LANDSCAPERS, conTaCt-LeSs shoppers, VALETS AND DRIVERS THAT WE ALL StiLl PAY FoR ?
(I get the free secret service security but not the above for free?)

Carried up 3 baskets of laundry, folded stuff, put it all away,
Seperated metal, weed wacked neighbors yard/ finished for the season , went food shopping on my own !!! NO MILLENIAL LACKEYS PREPICKED MY PURCHASES...ALL MY LIMBS WORK...PICKED TRASH TICKETS AT 8 STOPS (NO WINNERS from 50-60 that I chked but still about 225+
To let dry in the sun to kill the cOViD then scratch off, chk on Monday)...

Beer and cigar now after I fed the two dogs and put a load of laundry in the dryer...


The gubment hasn’t given me schitt.
And I don’t need schitt from them.
Workin my way off the plantation.
Gonna take some time, but I’ll get there.

Just finished some wine, whiskey and a cigar for the evening.
Happy Holidays Mr Jones and everyone.

Thankful for all you guys here.
Well, most of ya’s...
Stogie1020 Offline
#160 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 11:22 PM EST
Joined: 12-19-2019
Posts: 5,375
Had a good day today. Got the 3 1/2 year old transitioned from her balance bike to a new pedal bike in under an hour, no falls, and she pedals faster than I can run after her. Ear to ear smile on her face.

Also, I found some old decaf ground coffee in the back of the cupboard and French pressed it. It tasted much better than that freeze dried instant garbage from the other night. With bourbon, of course.
CelticBomber Offline
#161 Posted: Sun, Nov 29 2020, 11:58 PM EST
Joined: 05-03-2012
Posts: 6,786
Mr. Jones wrote:
Day filled with mindless stupid chores, errands and long put off tasks..

Do you think the Obama's still have MAIDS, BUTLERS, CHEFS, LANDSCAPERS, conTaCt-LeSs shoppers, VALETS AND DRIVERS THAT WE ALL StiLl PAY FoR ?
(I get the free secret service security but not the above for free?)

Carried up 3 baskets of laundry, folded stuff, put it all away,
Seperated metal, weed wacked neighbors yard/ finished for the season , went food shopping on my own !!! NO MILLENIAL LACKEYS PREPICKED MY PURCHASES...ALL MY LIMBS WORK...PICKED TRASH TICKETS AT 8 STOPS (NO WINNERS from 50-60 that I chked but still about 225+
To let dry in the sun to kill the cOViD then scratch off, chk on Monday)...

Beer and cigar now after I fed the two dogs and put a load of laundry in the dryer...




Dude, call Netflix. There's a 10 million dollar reality TV show in you.
danmdevries Offline
#162 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 1:45 AM EST
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Posts: 17,451
Welcome back to Monday fellas
tonygraz Offline
#163 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 7:16 AM EST
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Posts: 20,288
It's cyber Monday - stay home and buy something.
Notthe1 Offline
#164 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 8:42 AM EST
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Posts: 860
I'm awake, it Monday. F***in' Laundry and then a nap.
corey sellers Offline
#165 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 8:48 AM EST
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Posts: 10,366
Morning gents
deadeyedick Offline
#166 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 8:56 AM EST
Joined: 03-13-2003
Posts: 17,124
Don't see any cyber deals I like.

A quick 4 miler and then we are headed up to the mountain house for one last leaf clean up before winter.
Gene363 Offline
#167 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 9:35 AM EST
Joined: 01-24-2003
Posts: 30,842
Morning! The wind is getting more leaves on the ground and moving out the rain clouds.
Cheno Offline
#168 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 9:43 AM EST
Joined: 06-06-2019
Posts: 1,994
Morning everyone! Hope y'all have a great Monday. Got to the job site and it looks like I might not be able to do anything today with what they are doing here. Should find out in like 20 minutes. If I can't do anything, at least I got a full pot of coffee to keep me awake since they can't send me anywhere else.
rfenst Offline
#169 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 9:50 AM EST
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Good morning everyone.
Ram27 Online
#170 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 10:21 AM EST
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Greetings cbidders.......ram27bat
danmdevries Offline
#171 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 10:35 AM EST
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Time for bed. Maybe off tonight. I'll be sleeping all day so if they throw out some double time I'll go back. If it's just overtime I'll stay home. Done with Christmas shopping, and actually way overdid it because of double time.

Need to double down on me time. Got some videogames that need played, and a couple garage projects that need to be finished for Christmas gifts too. I've got some angle iron, square tube, and a 55g oil drum that I'm gonna make into a firepit for brother in law but right now they're all just pieces. Gotta get chopping and welding. Need to wrap stuff too.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#172 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 11:54 AM EST
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Got my side of the family mostly wrapped up. Still need to work on the in laws. Grown to hate this part of Xmas. Now that the boy's grown, it's not as much fun. I'd rather just have a gathering, share some beers, and call it a holiday
BuckyB93 Offline
#173 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 12:36 PM EST
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Posts: 14,224
I agree SOB. It's not as much fun when the kids grow up. Mine are early teens. My daughter is into clothes and I have no idea on what size or style. I just have her pick out what she wants and I order it.

My son wants a turntable and some vinyl. If I knew that these were going to be a thing again, I would have kept all my old collection. He's into 60's and 70's classic rock. I got sick of storing them and hauling them around when I moved so I sold about 300 albums about 10 years ago at a yard sale for about $1 each. Now I'm buying them back at $23 ea. Not a very good return on investment.
MACS Offline
#174 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 12:43 PM EST
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Mornin' dudes. Workout completed, now I need a shower and shave... might go look and see what the shelter brought in this weekend.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#175 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 12:50 PM EST
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Yeah, the sister and her husband decided they're going to get into vinyl. I asked why not 10yrs ago when you could find almost any album for under $5.

Luckily I procured all of the parents albums for safekeeping. Told dad he could have them back when he gets a functional turntable again
MACS Offline
#176 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 1:20 PM EST
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Not understanding the fascination with vinyl. As I recall, the sound quality was for sh*t.

Disclaimer: I don't much keep up on current events when it comes to audio equipment. Maybe they've improved?
tonygraz Offline
#177 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 1:21 PM EST
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Analog vs Digital is the difference.
BuckyB93 Offline
#178 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 2:15 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Not understanding the fascination with vinyl. As I recall, the sound quality was for sh*t.

Disclaimer: I don't much keep up on current events when it comes to audio equipment. Maybe they've improved?


Diehard audiophiles will insist that analog vinyl is the best medium. I don't get it though. Digital is easier to save, transport and share. It's much more compact and won't degrade over time or from neglect.

The only draw back I see is there's no album artwork or the touchy feely that albums have. It's just a phase for kids going retro.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#179 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 2:22 PM EST
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For me it's the nostalgia. It's the first medium I heard the Beatles, Jimi, Zeppelin, Doors, etc.

On the downside, it's also how I was first subjected to Gene Pitney, ABBA, and the Alabama Christmas album. I did not include those in my safekeeping collection
opelmanta1900 Offline
#180 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 2:24 PM EST
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There's no comparison to the sound of a well played vinyl...
delta1 Offline
#181 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 2:31 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
I agree SOB. It's not as much fun when the kids grow up. Mine are early teens. My daughter is into clothes and I have no idea on what size or style. I just have her pick out what she wants and I order it.

My son wants a turntable and some vinyl. If I knew that these were going to be a thing again, I would have kept all my old collection. He's into 60's and 70's classic rock. I got sick of storing them and hauling them around when I moved so I sold about 300 albums about 10 years ago at a yard sale for about $1 each. Now I'm buying them back at $23 ea. Not a very good return on investment.

d'oh!

I have some 60's and 70's albums for which I bought a Project turntable to replace the old Panasonic when it wore out...only play them occasionally cuz CD's and Pandora are so much easier




agree with you and SOB about Xmas not being as fun...the tradition of stringing up lights and putting up the tree has become tiresome, especially since my wife likes the icicle style outdoor lights...PITA every year, replacing those burned out lights...

our kids are now adults with their own families, so we've recently downsized our gifting...gifts only for grandkids, none for the adults...

gathering for X-mas dinner is still the highlight for me, but this year it will be a smaller group.
Palama Offline
#182 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 2:40 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Not understanding the fascination with vinyl. As I recall, the sound quality was for sh*t.

Disclaimer: I don't much keep up on current events when it comes to audio equipment. Maybe they've improved?


Totally with ya there...and I grew up on vinyl.

At its peak, my record collection was easily at 3,000, probably closer to 3,500+. Hell, it coulda been 4,000 but I stopped counting / caring after my boxes and boxes of records took almost every square feet of free space in my room. And, because of wear and tear every time you play an album, I either listened to music mostly at work (...part-time sales clerk in the music / record department or store for 9 years after high school...) or taped the “good” songs and played the tape rather than the record. The little things about vinyl - clicks & pops, rumble, signal-to-noise ratio, acoustic feedback, pitch and tracking, just drove me mad. And not even talking abut the care, cleaning and proper storage needed to maintain them. Bought better and better turntables and cartridges to mitigate some of the issues but some could never be overcome.

Fast forward to 1984. Sales rep at Sony Hawaii. For our Dealer Pre-Show that year, we received a prototype of the first commercial CD player (CDP-101) and set it up in our Demo room. Put on Beethoven’s 5th, pressed “Play” and out of the total silence came the opening blare, “Ta-ta-ta DUH!” I was instantly sold! No pops, no clicks, no careful handing and cleaning of the media before playing. From that day forward, I knew I would be getting CDs and replacing my vinyl.

Haven’t looked back since. Sure, I’ve bought multiple versions of CDs of my favorite albums - original release, remastered, remastered and expanded, etc. but no real regrets about that. I have, from time to time, thought about buying a turntable for my remaining albums (...best guesstimate is 500-750...) but after awhile I snap back to reality and forego that idea. I find so many more advantages to the digital format than analog but for those that prefer vinyl, I salute you!
Palama Offline
#183 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 2:45 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Diehard audiophiles will insist that analog vinyl is the best medium. I don't get it though. Digital is easier to save, transport and share. It's much more compact and won't degrade over time or from neglect.

The only draw back I see is there's no album artwork or the touchy feely that albums have. It's just a phase for kids going retro.


Yah, hate it when I have to bust out a magnifying glass to read the text. For that reason, I’ve kept some of my old records ‘cause I enjoy the artwork or creativity of the album cover. fog
Gene363 Offline
#184 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 2:46 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Not understanding the fascination with vinyl. As I recall, the sound quality was for sh*t.

Disclaimer: I don't much keep up on current events when it comes to audio equipment. Maybe they've improved?


People like warm sound of vinyl... the the noise and distortion.

Early on, older recordings did not sound good when reproduced digitally. They were mastered with extra high end sound because vinyl doesn't reproduce the high end as well, so they sounded shrill. Current digital recordings are much better.
bgz Offline
#185 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 2:47 PM EST
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Ya, I don't see how pops and clicks are better. Don't make sense to me.
benja123 Offline
#186 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 3:21 PM EST
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Talking about the old days/equipment, we bought an old VCR last weekend through Offerup so I could play the tapes I found from 30 years ago. Wow, I don't remember being that young. Now I have to figure out how to use this tape to digital converter and get them onto my computer.
delta1 Offline
#187 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 3:27 PM EST
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aren't the VHS tapes too fuzzy looking compared to the HD we're used to seeing today?

haven't played one in awhile, but that's what I remember from watching one a few years ago...
Smooth light Offline
#188 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 3:43 PM EST
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Old LP's are like time in a bottle.
tunes/covers/nostalgia.
CD's the sound/convenience can beat it.

Use both, can't get them all on CD
MACS Offline
#189 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 3:48 PM EST
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Made a trip to the shelter. Saw the volunteer coordinator when I walked in and told her I'd be looking around for a pup to take with me. Never even got outside... saw a young pup, probably 8 months old, grey and white pitbull mixed with something... looks like a pit, though. He was dropped off this weekend and didn't even have a kennel card yet.

Good... I'm first in line to adopt him, then. He's super happy, so happy in fact he has a whiplike tail with a bloody stump because he wacks it against everything. Probably going to have that cropped off for his own good and likely mine if he broke stuff in the house with it.

He is really dirty. Super friendly. Hope he doesn't try to kill the cat. The shelter said they'd test him with cats since I have one. If he has a chip... I gotta wait 11 days. If he doesn't, I can pick him up Saturday. Already put an application and a deposit.
Ram27 Online
#190 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 4:28 PM EST
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And so begins the doggy adventure for MACS . Enjoy and good luck.
danmdevries Offline
#191 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 4:31 PM EST
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Puppy dogs!
danmdevries Offline
#192 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 4:33 PM EST
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Work offered double time.

I said no...

Not sure how I feel about this yet, but I got a few more days off I can pickup. Right this moment I feel like not being at work.
Speyside Offline
#193 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 4:34 PM EST
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Sound is not digital, it is analog. A high quality analog recording with high quality equipment is a better recording. The problem is you also need a very specific type of room. There isn't enough of a difference for me. A high quality digital recording with high quality equipment is just fine for me. If you listen to Jeff Beck analog vs Jeff Beck digital you can hear a difference.
delta1 Offline
#194 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 4:44 PM EST
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my aural senses have declined sharply over the years...at one time I could tell the rich quality of vinyl compared to the somewhat flat sound of digital...those days are long gone
delta1 Offline
#195 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 4:45 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Made a trip to the shelter. Saw the volunteer coordinator when I walked in and told her I'd be looking around for a pup to take with me. Never even got outside... saw a young pup, probably 8 months old, grey and white pitbull mixed with something... looks like a pit, though. He was dropped off this weekend and didn't even have a kennel card yet.

Good... I'm first in line to adopt him, then. He's super happy, so happy in fact he has a whiplike tail with a bloody stump because he wacks it against everything. Probably going to have that cropped off for his own good and likely mine if he broke stuff in the house with it.

He is really dirty. Super friendly. Hope he doesn't try to kill the cat. The shelter said they'd test him with cats since I have one. If he has a chip... I gotta wait 11 days. If he doesn't, I can pick him up Saturday. Already put an application and a deposit.



Gonz

d'oh!
MACS Offline
#196 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 4:59 PM EST
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Meh... she's 20 years old. Prolly close to it anyway. (Lord I apologize for that... and be with the pygmies down in New Guinea)
xibbumbero Offline
#197 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 5:18 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Made a trip to the shelter. Saw the volunteer coordinator when I walked in and told her I'd be looking around for a pup to take with me. Never even got outside... saw a young pup, probably 8 months old, grey and white pitbull mixed with something... looks like a pit, though. He was dropped off this weekend and didn't even have a kennel card yet.

Good... I'm first in line to adopt him, then. He's super happy, so happy in fact he has a whiplike tail with a bloody stump because he wacks it against everything. Probably going to have that cropped off for his own good and likely mine if he broke stuff in the house with it.

He is really dirty. Super friendly. Hope he doesn't try to kill the cat. The shelter said they'd test him with cats since I have one. If he has a chip... I gotta wait 11 days. If he doesn't, I can pick him up Saturday. Already put an application and a deposit.


Nice. That's one lucky little puppy. X ThumpUp
MACS Offline
#198 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 5:51 PM EST
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xibbumbero wrote:
Nice. That's one lucky little puppy. X ThumpUp


Hopefully it all works out. Got my work cut out for me because he's real high energy. Needs a lot of training.

Probably have to visit with him a few more times before Saturday so he gets used to me. I'm gonna bring treats.
Smooth light Offline
#199 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 6:25 PM EST
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Play my LP's on'quadrophonic mode'
Makes a real upgrade, don't know if you can get it anymore.

For convenience CD's, all the way.
frankj1 Offline
#200 Posted: Mon, Nov 30 2020, 6:30 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Hopefully it all works out. Got my work cut out for me because he's real high energy. Needs a lot of training.

Probably have to visit with him a few more times before Saturday so he gets used to me. I'm gonna bring treats.

bring something for the dog too.
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