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Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:27 AM EST Monday, February 6, 2012 Superbowl Welp my Pats lost... Congrats To the Giants! Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 1:17 AM EST Monday, February 6, 2012 Good win for the Giants, reminded me of the run we had last year. I just hope your defense doesn't become fat and lazy like our team did in the off season. ;) Kind of a boring game till about 5 mins left. Bagman ( 68.112.24.53 ) at 11:15 AM EST Saturday, February 4, 2012 I'm sorry N.E. fans I'll be pulling for the Patriots,so if that is the case... congrats to the Giants. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:23 AM EST Friday, February 3, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 11:09 PM EST Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Byork: Yup!  Byork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 7:22 PM EST Wednesday, February 1, 2012YOUNG??? 
Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 6:16 PM EST Wednesday, February 1, 2012 2012 payment rebates Byork: Yup! Forgo young man. Byork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 3:31 PM EST Wednesday, February 1, 20122012 payment rebates So, based on everyone's response to my offer, I'm going to forgo taking the effort to divvy up the additional funds. If anyone that contributed who hasn't responded objects...feel free to let me know! Byork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 3:29 PM EST Wednesday, February 1, 2012Happy birthday, bouncey (you lurking out there....??) 
BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 2:36 PM EST Wednesday, February 1, 2012 skynet? http://www.shellypalmer.com/2012/01/google-skynet-yikes/ Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:59 PM EST Wednesday, February 1, 2012 2012 payment rebates BYork: There has been at least one year (maybe Two) where i was not posting or lurking here when payments were due. And you guys had to cover for me. At the very least i just want to thank all of you and absolutely NO Rebates for me... 
Bagman ( 68.112.24.53 ) at 1:13 PM EST Wednesday, February 1, 2012 2012 payment rebates BYork: No rebate here please. BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 3:28 PM EST Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Tony C; The website looks great, and you guys sound good together. All the audio samples worked fine, but I couldn't open any of the video in Chrome, IE7, or IE8. I can play mp4 video on other sites, but not all. BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 3:00 PM EST Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Tony C; "see if I can drum up some gigs" I thought you played guitar? 
Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 9:52 AM EST Tuesday, January 31, 2012 OK, I think I got it Was trying to get this laptop that's hooked up to my plasma TV going on the forum and kept forgetting my password. OK, here's a web site I just almost finished getting set up. www.dougandtony.com Made some promo discs biz cards and song lists. Time to hit the streets this week and see if I can drum up some gigs. b;Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 9:50 AM EST Tuesday, January 31, 2012 More testing Joelc: b;Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 9:48 AM EST Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Testing testing Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 8:36 AM EST Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Good morning gang, I hope that everyone has a great day... Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 9:20 PM EST Monday, January 30, 2012 BYork: I agree with both Gar and Geo as i must have been sleep deprived...keep the extra money... GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 5:45 PM EST Monday, January 30, 2012 2012 payment rebates BYork: Please don't send me anything. At the very least, pay yourself back for last year. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 6:08 PM EST Sunday, January 29, 2012 Byork: You do enough to keep this site going so no need to send me a refund back. On another note, looking for a good price and decent TV 46"-55" for a lake house. I was going to look at Vizio and just slap on the 5 year Warr at Costco since they are pretty nicely priced. Looking for a LCD or LED as the Lake House will have ample amount of light coming into the one room we will be having a TV. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:01 PM EST Sunday, January 29, 2012 Byork: You should have my e-mail address through the PayPal payment that I sent you...to the extent that you do not let me know... BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 5:47 PM EST Sunday, January 29, 2012Happy birthday RB and ScottV ! 
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 5:46 PM EST Sunday, January 29, 20122012 payment rebates All - Since cai sent funds after we already calculated and paid for the 2012 invoices, I'm planning on using that additional amount to send rebates out to anyone who paid more than $35. It won't drop everyone down to only $35 paid, but it will be CLOSER. Please send me an email with either your Paypal account or with your home address so I can send you back a small refund. Thanks! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 2:24 PM EST Sunday, January 29, 2012 Afternoon everyone...apologies for being absent the last few days but had a wicked travel schedule... Happy birthday to AVB, RB, Scott and anybody else that I missed over the last 4 to 5 days... BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 1:52 AM EST Saturday, January 28, 2012 AVB; Happy Birthday !!! BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 8:23 PM EST Friday, January 27, 2012Happy Birthday AVB! 
Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:04 PM EST Friday, January 27, 2012 Happy Birthday AVB!! Have a Wonderful Day!! And hope to see You in here!
Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 12:18 PM EST Friday, January 27, 2012 Happy Burfday AVB! Hop0e all is well! BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 10:41 PM EST Thursday, January 26, 2012 Robert; My dad was a mechanic, parts salesman and then a parts counter guy. My mom did payroll for a construction company for about 15 years. Raised 3 kids, and sent 2 to college. Both in their 8o's now and living on 65 acres, with a new car, motor home, house, etc... all paid for. Living on no pension, just social security and interest/dividends from investments. They never made more than $30,000 a year between them. He didn't pass that gene down to me. BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 10:30 PM EST Thursday, January 26, 2012 GEO; It's even better for Romney. He has so much money, he doesn't pay any income tax. All his income is capitol gains. GEO: ( 71.39.74.113 ) at 5:51 PM EST Thursday, January 26, 2012 Robert: I am thankful every day that I don't have so much money that I have to worry about whether to pay capital gains tax or income tax. Lol Anyone who criticizes people who pay only as much tax as they're legally obligated to pay is FOS. Everyone does exactly the same thing. Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 12:53 PM EST Thursday, January 26, 2012
Yes, and No. Oled, 4K, cheaper JL Subwoofer, headphones ALL OVER THE PLACE, Panasonic still delivering a KILLER plasma set, the Venetian crowd of 2 channel awesomeness made you think there was no more recession, LG showing off passive 3d as they handing everyone passive glasses (if i were into 3d, i would have made several trips here to get more glasse), but 3d just plain sucks! Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 12:46 PM EST Thursday, January 26, 2012 That's EXACTLY the way it is, I'd rather pay the lower taxes on capital gains and dividends than a higher rate on income. My mom didn't understand that and didn't solicite advice and or listen to me and squandered a fortune paying more in taxes than here parents did with the same amount of money. GEO: ( 71.39.74.113 ) at 12:01 PM EST Thursday, January 26, 2012 BIG AL: Giving the federal government additional revenue--such as by raising taxes--for the purpose of paying off debt, or paying down the deficit is like giving the shopaholic cash to pay off the credit cards. It's guaranteed that neither will pay off the debt; both will just use the money to spend some more. BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 12:32 AM EST Thursday, January 26, 2012 GEO; They think taxing the rich will solve this country's problems? "How much money could be raised by hiking taxes on the super rich? Without specifics, it's hard to say. But it's possible to get a ballpark idea if one assumes nothing else changes about the current tax structure. If lawmakers added a new 50% tax rate to taxable income over $1 million, that could raise an additional $34 billion, according to the Tax Policy Center. So adding that new top rate might raise at least an additional $340 billion over 10 years. And if lawmakers opt to tax carried interest as ordinary income, the change could raise an additional $21 billion over 10 years, according to Joint Committee on Taxation estimates. If Capitol Gains taxes were raised to 20% for individuals making more than $200,000 (and couples making more than $250,000) that could raise roughly $107 billion over a decade, the Treasury Department estimated last year. The rate increase would raise less if it were limited to just those making more than $1 million. All told, if one combines the three changes -- setting aside the economic effects if they were all implemented -- it's possible that Treasury could pull in more than $450 billion over a decade. In the context of deficit reduction, $450 billion is less than 5% of the new debt the country is on track to accrue over the next decade." Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 9:34 AM EST Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Good gang, heading to Michigan in a few hours, good morning Joelc. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 9:33 AM EST Wednesday, January 25, 2012 GEO:: I agree with you but I am sure there are a lot of people who didn't do it legally, just look at our banking system. I don't see too many people who went to jail yet. What congress and the president need to do, is pass the stuff that they do agree on before the primary to show they can work together, the problem is Republicans and Democrats dislike each other so much, instead of putting the American public first they will once again try to screw each other just to get elected/re-elected. :( The problem is there is resentment because of the influence the rich have on our government. Enough from me on politics, anyone go the the CES this year and if so, any cool stuff that is worthy of our forum? GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 7:47 AM EST Wednesday, January 25, 2012 BIG AL: I think every kid in this country grows up wanting and hoping to be rich when they grow up. To me, the key is that although it's far from perfect, there is no other country in the world which provides greater opportunity to it's citizens, across the full spectrum of society, to achieve that dream. At this point in my life, I know I'll never be rich, but I don't resent those who hit the jackpot, so long as they did it legally. This whole damn Occupy movement completely overlooks the concepts of "opportunity" and "earning" and focuses on resentment of and anger toward those who have achieved the dream. It's really a profound shift in this country's economic values. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 5:58 AM EST Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day...I am back on the road again for the rest of the week... BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 12:22 AM EST Wednesday, January 25, 2012 GEO; I have since read that his money is in Bain funds, which is a Cayman investment company that he started. I understand it's all legal, and he pays the capital gain taxes due. I also have nothing against the rich getting richer, I just wish the media would quit rubbing it in. GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 12:51 PM EST Tuesday, January 24, 2012 BIG AL:. As I understand it, the money Romney has offshore is all after-tax money. By putting it in a foreign bank it is shielded from potential creditors and civil liabilities. I think, however, he pays the appropriate taxes on the gains. A lot of people with his kind of money do it. GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 12:40 PM EST Tuesday, January 24, 2012 BIG AL:. As I understand it, the money Romney has offshore is all after-tax money. By putting it in a foreign bank it is shielded from potential creditors and civil liabilities. I think, however, he pays the appropriate taxes on the gains. A lot of people with his kind of money do it. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 4:42 AM EST Tuesday, January 24, 2012 GEO: Economic disparity has gotten worse in North America, you can not keep on farming jobs out overseas, sure there is a global economy, but there is no fair playing field. Now if China had all the environment rules in place or some type of governing law that says they can't steal technology then maybe we might have a fighting chance. That is a tough one, as no one wants to see stores or companies go under, but if you keep on moving jobs overseas, who in this country are going to be able to afford even the cheap stuff anymore. ;) Big Al, I was being sarcastic with my comment of course, if you look at certain devices they have caused a big wave of things to change and not for the better. Rich, that receiver was Lee Evans from University of Wisconsin. ;) But your player still stripped the ball out, I however do agree with you! :) BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 12:56 AM EST Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Gar; " Our love for digital devices is driving us to socialism." I don't see that. It's competition. So the automobile putting the buggy whip manufacturers out of business was socialism? Western Union crapped out because of "the internet", but when was the last time you sent a telegram? Times change and you have to adapt or die. By the way, Best Buy sells online too you know.  As far as customer service, I do my shopping online not only because of lower prices and convenience, but because of the lack of customer service in stores. Why bother?
BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 12:47 AM EST Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Using taxes as a punishment, that's a tough one. However, hearing that Romney has hundreds of millions invested in offshore funds thereby avoiding the higher U.S. taxes doesn't seem right. If that's correct, another reason for a flat tax with no loopholes/deductions. GEO ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 3:24 PM EST Monday, January 23, 2012 Gar: Should those companies who are taxed higher, or hit with an import tariff then be allowed to pass those costs on to the consumer, thus raising the prices of the goods you buy? Are you saying you wouldn't, then, complain about the higher cost? Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:06 PM EST Monday, January 23, 2012 Pats - Ravens Gar/Joel, Yes i think the Pats may have been lucky, but imo it was not on the missed field goal that would have tied the game and not won it. It was on the previous play in the end zone when the reciever caught the ball pulled it in and imo held on to it long enough to be a touchdown... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 10:17 AM EST Monday, January 23, 2012 Morning guys, I was hoping for another out come for the Super Bowl, like the Ravens and 49ers. But since the Giants beat my team I will be cheering for them. As far as the debate, I totally agree with both of you guys. Just funny to see candidates spewing how they are going to create jobs and they don't have a clue. You can't survive to make money in the long run if you keep on farming out jobs overseas. I think companies that cost jobs should be taxed higher, or companies that ship jobs overseas from the US should be hit with a tariff tax. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:26 AM EST Monday, January 23, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Gar: Well the 49ers lost more than the Giants won as those two muffed punt returns were inexcusable for such a well coached team... Gar: What you are referring to is the great debate of our time...everyone wants the cheapest prices for all that buy EXCEPT for in the industry where they work...it is time for all societies to decide what they want to do in agreement because otherwise we will all gravitate towards the lowest common multiple... BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 12:37 AM EST Monday, January 23, 2012 Gar; We need to bring the manufacturing plants back. Make income taxes equal across the board. More government projects that make sense to employ people. Policing the handouts that the government loves to make to look good, but end up in someone's pocket, get used for something else, or are just abused. Quit padding every single bill with costly favors, and then blaming the other side when it doesn't pass. Stop spending money we don't have on things we don't need! Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 12:11 AM EST Monday, January 23, 2012 This is kind of a hypothetical question, but how is any president going to create more jobs, when the internet is clearly taking millions of jobs away. On top of cheap labor we can't seem to compete with. Our love for digital devices is driving us to socialism. ;) Sorry got into a big debate with my brother-in-law, the drive to stay away from paper products is costing millions of jobs, going full digital to everything has cost USPS/Barnes and Noble and many business to go south. Now Best Buy is in trouble, it sucks, because I don't want to do my shopping online, where customer services is next to nothing. Sorry Rant... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 12:06 AM EST Monday, January 23, 2012 Joelc: That pass wasn't dropped, it was defended well, as Evans clearly had the ball but had it more or less punched out. I think the Giants will get the best of the Pats, the Giants are like the Packers of last year, clearly on a roll. This year for my team, there defense never showed up, plus they decided to play there worst game in the playoffs. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 9:52 PM EST Sunday, January 22, 2012 Gar: I think it is worse than that...the Ravens should have won as the winning touchdown catch was dropped in the end zone...was very upset to see that I do not like the Patriots... Will be interesting to see what happens in the 49ers vs Giants...now 17 17 with 2:00 left... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 6:14 PM EST Sunday, January 22, 2012 BIG AL: Well I try to enjoy both, hence taking the driving factor out of my situation and taking the train. Enjoying Chicago restaurants etc, hanging out with good friends and plenty of stuff to do. I do however enjoy the country setting as well, that's why I am building a Lake House. On another note! WTF, New England just got very lucky! A Pro Bowl kicker misses a 32 yarder.... I was hoping to see the Ravens! Go 49ers all the way! ;) BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 4:06 PM EST Sunday, January 22, 2012 Gar; I'm a country boy. I would rather see trees than buildings. I've been to Chicago many times, and never really had any fun. Too many people, and traffic, noise, stench, it's too much for me. I used to force myself to go to the Shedd, or the art museum, or Science and Industry, and by the time I'd get there I was so stressed I couldn't enjoy myself. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 1:58 PM EST Sunday, January 22, 2012 BIG AL: Chicago is a fun city, plenty to see etc.. But I rarely dive it anymore, so I can appreciate it more. The Train has been a very useful mode of transportation so far, just wish the idiots in office would pass a bill to rebuild it, using our own technology. Joelc: I will have to try to hook up with you and Tony next month, let me know when your going to be down again. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 12:21 PM EST Sunday, January 22, 2012 Gar: Congrats, well done... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 4:34 PM EST Saturday, January 21, 2012 Tony C: No problem, as I will be down more often. I just landed Northwestern as an account this week so it was a good trip over all! :) Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 12:12 PM EST Saturday, January 21, 2012 Good afternoon gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Gasser ( 71.106.227.140 ) at 11:38 AM EST Saturday, January 21, 2012 BIG AL: Ain't that the truth! You've either got it or you don't! Etta had it, and through all of her issues, she kept it. The last time I saw her was before her weight loss surgery. They brought her out on a scooter, and she sang from a chair. The voice, the spark and the 'tude was still there. I listened to her all day yesterday, and maybe all day today. From "Mystery Lady: Songs of Billie Holiday", Right Time, Stickin' to my Guns, to "At Last" and "I'd Rather Be Blind". She could do it all. Jazz, Blues, Soul, Rock. Didn't matter. She influenced everyone from Janis Joplin to Joss Stone. I don't think many young women are going to be influenced by anyone coming out of any of those ridiculous TV talent contests. The LA Times had a beautiful front page obit today, as well as another article in the Calendar (entertainment) section. In case you can't tell, I'm a huge fan. The "Band in Heaven" just got a whole lot better. BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 5:34 PM EST Friday, January 20, 2012 Gasser; Very sad. Even sadder is the music industry looking for her replacement on American Idle. BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 5:33 PM EST Friday, January 20, 2012 Tony C; Even though I REALLY appreciate the thought. I avoid Chicago like the plague, and I haven't driven outside my tri-county area in 15 years. Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 1:21 PM EST Friday, January 20, 2012 RIP Etta If you haven't heard, Etta James lost her long battle with leukemia, kidney disease and dementia. One of the greatest voices in music has died. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:30 PM EST Thursday, January 19, 2012 Good evening gang... Tony C: No worries as Gar and I never connected as we both had to work...I am skipping next week but will be back the following week...will let both you and Gar know exactly when... BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 1:31 PM EST Thursday, January 19, 2012cai - got your email. reply on it's way back to you. CAI ( 71.126.156.239 ) at 9:21 PM EST Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Payment I want to pay by check and slow mail. Please send me an e-mail with the address of whomever is collecting. My e-mail is somewhere in this forum under my name. Thank you. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 8:32 PM EST Wednesday, January 18, 2012Payment CAI: - I'm both Webmaster and Treasurer now, so am the one who has collected funds to pay the "rent" the last two years...send it to me. You can email me at the address linked to my alias...I'll send you my snailmail address. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 7:01 PM EST Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Joelc: So sorry I missed this. I actually had dinner with Robert last night at my favorite Mexican place, I think he really enjoyed it as well. And to add some irony, I will be having dinner at Carlucci's Thursday night (yes, the one right in front of your offices). Gar: Sorry I keep missing you as well. Getting into the city as you know is pretty tough, but I do get there. I was there last Friday night. So keep trying guys. Maybe, just maybe, we can try to get Big Al to join us somewhere. CAI ( 71.126.156.239 ) at 6:27 PM EST Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Payment I want to pay by check and slow mail. Please send me an e-mail with the address of whomever is collecting. My e-mail is somewhere in this forum under my name. Thank you. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 9:50 AM EST Wednesday, January 18, 2012All - Sorry for dropping off the past few days. I caught a cold that laid me O-U-T. Thanks to everyone who contributed this year.....the "rent" is all paid for 2012, and we're good to go. cai - Big Al is right. My email is linked to my alias in every post. If you still want to send funds, I will split it among those who overpaid to cover our costs for 2012. Joelc ( 50.95.188.230 ) at 5:49 AM EST Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... BIG AL ( 75.49.219.167 ) at 11:08 PM EST Tuesday, January 17, 2012 CAI; I haven't seen BYork jump in so ... How are you paying? BYork's paypal is his email here (linked to his alias). If it's snail mail, Rich or Bagman can email it to you since they paid that way. CAI ( 71.126.156.239 ) at 10:27 PM EST Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Payment Saw the payment post, $35.00, just let me know to whom to send it. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 9:22 PM EST Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Lets try that again, from my computer and not my iPhone. LOL Joelc: I will be staying in Chicago Wens-Friday at the Talbott Hotel on East Delaware, near a ton of good restaurants. I sent an e-mail to you via your e-mail on our members page, give me a call if you want to get together for dinner or a drink. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 9:03 PM EST Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Joelc: You give me a call I am leaving tomorrow and will be staying Wens through Friday, I usually stay a really nice hotel near everything. Talbott Hotel, pretty cool place and everything is within walking distance to eat, Rush Street is right around the corner! I would love to grab a bite as well with both you and Tony if available. https://talbotthotel.reachlocal.net/ Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:26 AM EST Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Tony C; I ma heading back to Chicago this afternoon but will be staying downtown both Tuesday and Wednesday night...any restaurant suggestions other than Gibsons which I already know about...thanks... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 11:57 PM EST Monday, January 16, 2012 NFL Gar: Even without using an ISF Tech Brady looks Great!! LOL! No bleeding edges, no dot crawl, Nothing! LOL
Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 2:48 PM EST Monday, January 16, 2012 Joelc: I been on the 49ers bandwagon since the Montana days. The problem since 94" there hasn't been much too cheer about. A lot of Giants fans are acting like they won the Super Bowl already, they need to get past the 49ers first and then Pats or Ravens. It would be kind of cool to see both brothers going at it in the Super Bowl. CAI ( 71.126.156.239 ) at 10:15 AM EST Monday, January 16, 2012 Payment Sorry, I have not been at the forum lately. It must be time to pay. Please let me know how much and to whom and where to send the money. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:41 AM EST Monday, January 16, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Gar: Good to hear that you are jumping on the bandwagon... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 10:51 PM EST Sunday, January 15, 2012 Joelc: I am with you as I stated before my team has no defense which doesn't make any sense considering they had one of the better defenses last year. But my offense and defense didn't show up, such is life. People are sore winners on Yahoo Threads bashing GB, people short term memory, they have won a lot of titles over the years and they are not owned by some Rich prick with a Axe to grind. LOL I will re-kindle my Joe Montana days and be routing for the 49ers as well. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 4:21 PM EST Sunday, January 15, 2012 Gar: On this one I am pulling for the 49ers as I have been suffering for a loooooooooooooong time... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 11:49 AM EST Sunday, January 15, 2012 Joelc: I want my Packers to win again, but I think it will be the Pats/Ravens verses 49ers. My Packers have given up way too many points on defense to stay in it for the long haul. Of course I hope I am wrong! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:12 AM EST Sunday, January 15, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone is having a great weekend... NFL: Woohoo, after 10+ years of uselessness my 49ers are in the thick of it...and, agree with Gar, the 49ers versus Saints, was a fantastic game...also, feel good for Alex Smith who was almost run out of town for now fault of his own... Tony C: No problem, happy to help out! Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 8:13 PM EST Saturday, January 14, 2012 NFL Rich: Well the 49ers verses the Saints is better than any Super Bowl we are going to get this year! :) Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 6:45 PM EST Saturday, January 14, 2012 Packers look good but ultimately a better defense if it shows up will beat the Packers or Pats. This year has been a year of offensives, but look at College Ball and the two best defenses where number 1&2 in the country, if a great defense shows up during the playoffs that team will win. Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:51 AM EST Saturday, January 14, 2012 NFL Tonight!! Tebow vs. Brady!! So what do ya think Gar? Maybe a Pacs vs. Pats Superbowl?...
Joelc ( 12.189.117.2 ) at 3:55 AM EST Friday, January 13, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Joelc ( 12.189.117.2 ) at 9:23 PM EST Thursday, January 12, 2012 Tony C: Big thanks to Tony for finding the time to spend with a visitor and grabbing a bite to eat...hopefully next time we will be able to a dinner so we will have more time to chat..really good to catch up with good friends... And to state the obvious, it is times like these that make it absolutely necessary that we keep this place going...can not emphasize how great it was to see Tony... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 6:40 PM EST Thursday, January 12, 2012 Joelc: Thanks again Joel for the nice lunch. It's great to catch up with good friends. Looking forward to our next visit. We'll have to drive to a place you haven't been to yet. :) Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 2:30 PM EST Thursday, January 12, 2012 Joel/Tony, Have a Great day guys!!
Joelc ( 12.189.117.2 ) at 8:22 AM EST Thursday, January 12, 2012 Good morning gang...hope that everyone has a great day...will be having lunch with Tony C today as I am in Chicago and near his house... GEO: ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 12:56 PM EST Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Well, after a flurry of activity, I, for one, am glad to see that everything is back to normal. 
Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 3:35 AM EST Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Tony C: I was hoping to do dinner on Thursday evening as I was planning on being free but a colleague of mine is now staying over for a meeting on Thursday morning so that will not work...this leaves Friday lunch as I otherwise have people for our Montreal and Toronto office with me who I can / should not bail on...what time works best for you noting we can catch a dinner sometime within the next 2 to 3 weeks as it looks as though I will be in Chicago a fair amount during the coming months... All: Good morning, hope everyone has a great day... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 11:30 PM EST Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Joelc: That should be fine. Ealier is better. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 9:32 PM EST Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Tony C: I can do Friday lunch should that suit you... BYork ( 151.151.16.20 ) at 12:39 PM EST Tuesday, January 10, 2012GAG?  All - Just a quick note on where we are with paying the "rent"...I have all but two of the member contributions in hand, and am waiting for those in order to pay our ISP. The domain name has already been paid-up for 2012. I'll let everyone know when we're 100% paid-up for 2012. Thanks again to everyone who is helping fund our existence in 2012. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:17 AM EST Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Good morning gag, hope that everyone has a great day... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 12:50 AM EST Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Sharp 60" LCD My brother invited me over to his place to see his new remolded family room. He did a good job the room was really nice and it included a new Sharp 60" lcd tv. He told me he wasn't happy with the new set, he said the flesh tones were off a bit, i said lets take a look. Well i didn't know he purchased a new set so i did not bring my calibration disks. All i had was my eyes and knowledge from you guys. I also didn't have a lot of time, i had to be somewhere else. The only sources i had were cable tv and dvd (no blu-ray) As soon as i turned it on it looked like crap! There was a red push, all the faces looked pink. Went right into the pic menu and brought the red down a bit, Then switched from "vivid" to "movie" mode. On this set i did not like movie mode it was too dark and it lost background detail. I am already not liking this set! So i switched to normal mode and it looked better. Sure enough the contrast was 100% so i turned it down until the pic looked just a little too dark and brought the brightness up a bit to compensate. The color & tint was set at 50%, i left that alone. The sharpness was at 80%! I said that has to come way down! He said No i already did that and it makes the picture look blurry. I said it dosen't make it look blurry, it will soften the picture and make it look film like instead of this cartoon you're looking at, it will look less edgy. He said go for it. As i'm turning the sharpness down i couldn't believe my eyes, instead of the pic getting softer & softer it was getting blurry and out of focus! I said this set is screwed up! Either retun it or get it calibrated! I had to turn the sharpness up to about 50%. Next i wanted to adjust the color temp. Well instead of warm 1 warm 2 normal cool 1 cool 2 the set had red, blue, and normal! i shook my head and said WTF lol. So i tried all 3 and left it on red. Now i'm scrolling through the pic menu trying to find and disable all the pic enhancements DNR ect. For the life of me i could not find them and i was really pressed for time. But my brother was thrilled the set really did look a lot better! He has more patience than me, i would have returned it...But he was happy and thats all that counts, and obviously he's not exactly a videofile I just want to say if there are any Sharp tv owners in here, this is not a knock on Sharp! This is a knock on this paticular model and i did not bother to look behind the set to see the model # because i could care less lol.
Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:52 AM EST Monday, January 9, 2012 Good morning Rich....apologies for being a bit late but I had to get a client deliverable out by 6:30 AM... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 11:56 PM EST Sunday, January 8, 2012 Joelc: Good Morning Joel!
Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:46 AM EST Sunday, January 8, 2012 Good morning, hope that everyone has a great day...good to be back home... Bagman ( 68.112.24.53 ) at 4:49 PM EST Friday, January 6, 2012 HTOC Pledge Drive BYork: Money on the way. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 11:31 AM EST Friday, January 6, 2012 GEO: OK, same story I saw on National News. Hard to determine, if you have no witnesses. I mean if he was running from a fight keep on running or at least knock on some ones door or call the police. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 11:25 AM EST Friday, January 6, 2012 Geo. : Just had some info on National news about a women and her 18th Month old living in Oklahoma. 2 guys were trying to break in, one guy had been stalking her for some time after her husbands death, she called 911 but lived way outside of town and asked if she could use her shotgun to defend herself, the 911 operator said you need to do what it takes to defend yourself, she shot and killed the guy, and the other guy ran off. Bottom line, you do have the right to defend yourself and your property, so people need to use common sense, if they have any these days, and most of these people trying to steal or rob people have none. Geo. ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 8:53 AM EST Friday, January 6, 2012 Thought I'd post this FYI. http://www.kgun9.com/news/local/136777393.html Joelc ( 12.189.117.2 ) at 7:53 AM EST Friday, January 6, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day...I am looking forward to returning home later tonight even though it will be well after midnight...have a good one... Rich: thanks, much appreciated... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 12:10 AM EST Friday, January 6, 2012 Congratulations Joel!! Joelc: AAA+ Home Theater!! Just Awesome!!
Joelc ( 12.189.117.2 ) at 11:10 PM EST Thursday, January 5, 2012 Gasser: Oops, did not mean to exclude you...thanks so much... Tony C: We need to speak...have had a shake up in our Chicago Office...will be here on a near weekly basis for awhile...would very much like to get together for dinner one night...what is the best way for me to get in touch with you... Joelc ( 12.189.117.2 ) at 11:06 PM EST Thursday, January 5, 2012 Robert: Thanks for the link and the kudos...next time you know in advance please drop me a line as I would have loved to picked up a hard copy... Geo and Gar: Thanks as well, much appreciated... All: As always everyone is invited over for a evening of fun and movies and is more than welcome to stay the night as we have lots of room...truth be told, the hours are way underestimated as I personally must have spent 1,500+ hours of my own time on the room and, though I love the finished product, no way I would do it this way again... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 8:06 PM EST Thursday, January 5, 2012 Nice System Joel! I have the equipment, but do not have a room like that yet. Lake House first then kids off to college, then I will build one. LOL Great looking place! Byork: I just got back from Vacation and will Paypal you the funds soon. GEO: ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 3:18 PM EST Thursday, January 5, 2012 "Gold" in the details Robert: That is, indeed, a stunning home theater. Mine also has speakers, electronics, a screen, a projector and seating. It looks nothing like that, though. Congratulations, Joel! Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 1:20 PM EST Thursday, January 5, 2012 Robert: By the way, Happy New Year, sir. Been a long time. Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 1:19 PM EST Thursday, January 5, 2012 Nice Robert; JoelC: I've seen it before, but I'm more impresed everytime I see it. Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 12:01 PM EST Thursday, January 5, 2012 this link might work to JoelC's theater. http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=94240 Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 12:00 PM EST Thursday, January 5, 2012 "Gold" in the details Our very own JoelC's theater featured in a fine publication, Page 34-35 of electronic lifestyles winter 2012 edition(I did know it would be in there), the one with the awards. Good job! GEO: ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 3:48 PM EST Wednesday, January 4, 2012 BIG AL: Did he get implants??!! BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 3:27 PM EST Wednesday, January 4, 2012 GEO; at least he wasn't wearing a speedo!
Bagman ( 68.112.24.53 ) at 10:43 AM EST Wednesday, January 4, 2012 HTOC Pledge Drive BYork: Confirmed. Thankyou ! Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 11:54 PM EST Tuesday, January 3, 2012 HTOC Pledge Drive BYork: $ is on the way!
Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 6:19 PM EST Tuesday, January 3, 2012 That's Nasty! Jeez Steven. Please! GEO: ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 2:52 PM EST Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Could somebody please get Steven a shirt?! http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/01/03/article-2081537-0F530C9200000578-72_468x784.jpg Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 12:44 PM EST Tuesday, January 3, 2012 HTOC Pledge Drive BYork: Good. Brian, please let us know if there is a short fall, so we can pitch in. Please don't just pay it yourself. Thanks again for all of your work over the years. It's much appreciated. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 11:27 AM EST Tuesday, January 3, 2012HTOC Pledge Drive Big Al, Gasser, Geo, JoelC, TonyC...PayPal received. THX! Rich - Email should be in your inbox with my snailmail address. Bagman - I've lived the same place for 10+ years, so the address should be the same. Just so you can confirm, the street number is 1681.... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 3:51 PM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 BIG AL; As soon as I get the offshore account going I will send you the monthly check...and, as I have said here many times before, I am grateful for my job notwithstanding the extremely long hours given today's economy... BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 1:49 PM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 Joelc; I don't get charged that fee, so Paypal doesn't bother me as much. As much as you wish you had an offshore account, I wish I had that semi-monthly check.
Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:45 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 BIG AL: If I only had a Cayman, Swiss or other offshore account...alas, I am, like everyone else here a working stiff who needs their semi-monthly paycheck... As far as comparing the credit cards to PayPal are concerned I think you are missing one important point namely that the credit cards do ding you on the f/x but they do NOT also charge the purchaser a processing fee...PayPa; does both and should be called PayEnemy... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 3:43 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 BYork: Brian i want to send a check to you Today!! Please send me your snail mail addy asap. Rich5600@verizon.net BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 2:37 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 Joelc; credit cards aren't much better. Charging up to 3% + machine rental at the retail end, and ridiculous interest at the consumer end. BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 2:32 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 BYork; payment sent through paypal yesterday. BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 2:32 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 BYork; payment sent through paypal yesterday. BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 2:32 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 If we were on Linkedin I could delete that. Mouse is starting to go, and double clicking randomly. I should probably take care of that before I do any internet shopping BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 2:30 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 GEO; We always try, but Brian always refuses. I suppose with the economic downturn, I should have computed another option. As long as everyone pays at least what they promised, I'm sure Brian will be happy. 
BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 2:30 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 GEO; We always try, but Brian always refuses. I suppose with the economic downturn, I should have computed another option. As long as everyone pays at least what they promised, I'm sure Brian will be happy.
BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 2:27 AM EST Monday, January 2, 2012 Joelc; can't you transfer some funds from your Cayman, or Swiss accounts in to a dummy US account? GEO ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 11:19 AM EST Sunday, January 1, 2012 Happy New Years Eve to me Gasser: That sucks. I'm assuming your insurance carrier will want you to file a police report, so don't forget to do that. Probably not much chance of finding the culprit, but you can start by notifying all local U-Haul places to be looking out for a truck return with damage consistent with where he hit the Jag. I just used a U-Haul truck in October and they inspect them very thoroughly when you take them and when you return them. If they can find the damaged truck, they ought to be able to tie it to the Jag with paint transfers. Good luck. GEO ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 11:15 AM EST Sunday, January 1, 2012 Happy New Year, everyone. I echo Joel's thoughts completely. Also, Brian, like Gasser said, please don't absorb any extra cost yourself. If we fall short, please let us know. Frankly, given the admin work you do, it shouldn't cost you anything out-of-pocket. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:54 AM EST Sunday, January 1, 2012 Payment Brian, I sent payment through Paypal using my djsomerset address. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 8:55 AM EST Sunday, January 1, 2012 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day and a fantastic year...and, what a great way to start the year knowing that we are staying here! Gasser: That sucks...that said, Rich is right in that you should have no deductible though, admittedly, you still have the inconvenience of having to get the car fixed.... Gasser ( 71.106.227.140 ) at 3:22 AM EST Sunday, January 1, 2012 Happy New Years Eve to me Rich:Thanks Rich. Happy New Year! Glad things are better for you. Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 2:24 AM EST Sunday, January 1, 2012 Happy New Year!! Wishing All of You and Yours a Very Happy New Year!! 
Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 2:19 AM EST Sunday, January 1, 2012 Happy New Years Eve to me
Gasser, Very sorry to hear about that. What a jerk for driving off! Well if it will make ya feel any better late last August (Hurricane Irene) 3 trees came crashing down on my house and a 4th damaged my fence and my son's BMW! All is well now everything is as good as new, actually a little lol. But i had to hire an independent adjuster to battle the insurance adjuster. And it was Very Well worth it! He got me thousands more!! btw, i believe a parked car should have a zero deductable, hope i'm right! Good Luck & Happy New Year!! Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 7:49 PM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Happy New Years Eve to me So I'm driving home from doing a favor for a friend. I'm talking on the phone with my wife when she says, "Some guy just hit my car (Jaguar)." It was parked on the street, and some moron in a U-Haul truck pulls wide to make a U-turn, and drives down the side of my Jag S. Knocks off the mirror, and does minor damage to all the doors and quarter panels. To make matters worse, he slows down, looks at it, and just drives off. She wasn't able to get anything except the first two letters of the license plate, and apparently, they are all a generic AD. Oh well. Happy New Year to us. Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 7:45 PM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Money sent BYork Joelc: Thanks Buddy. Money has been sent Brian. Happy New Year. This year if there are problems, let us know, and we'll cover the differences. Do not pay it yourself. OK? Bagman ( 68.112.24.53 ) at 5:20 PM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 BYork: If I had an addy from 1-8-2011 to send you a check, would it be the same? Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 3:14 PM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Need an address Brian, I need your snail mail addy, I'll send you a bank check straight away. Rich5600@verizon.net Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 1:24 PM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Gasser: The account is bayork@yahoo.com Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 12:11 PM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Pay Pay account? I can't find the account we used last year. Am I missing where it was posted? Can someone please point me toward it. Thanks Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 8:40 AM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Geo: Agreed...I need to open a US dollar bank account in the US but so far have been unsuccessful in so doing as I do not live in the US...I have a big problem with this considering that I am a dual citizen...any ideas on a work-around... And yes, every time I use PayPal I gripe as I believe that they are just raping me but to get funds to Brian in a reasonable time there is no other option...and, yes, PayPal knows it...BUT, and this is a big one, I just paid my annual AVS subscription fee through PayPal as the processing centre and, guess what, no additional fee ... GEO ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 8:21 AM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Joelc: This is the first time you've mentioned hating PayPal...today. I'm not crazy about them either and rarely use them. I think they're so convenient, though, that people are willing to trade off the crap for the convenience.
GEO ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 8:18 AM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 BYork: Payment has been sent. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:52 AM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Did I mention that I hate PayPal...not only is their service fee ridiculous but the total screwing I got on the f/x rate is criminal...someone in teh US should challenge these guys in the courts regarding their f/x policy... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:41 AM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Good morning gang... All: I am very happy that we are staying here for another and, like Rich said, after 10+ years here this place is like family...HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL hoping for a great 2012 for EVERYONE!!! BYork Money sent inclusive of the PayPal fee meaning that you should receive USD 58.00 net...should you have any problems please let me know... BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 2:40 AM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 GEO; I am NOT re-figuring! My head hurts. If you want to give extra, it can go toward paypal charges. Anything above that can go for BYork buying himself something pretty. 8-D Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 1:01 AM EST Saturday, December 31, 2011 Need an address Good to go here. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 9:09 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 (Had to figure out why the first fancy-version didn't work....)
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 9:05 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 YUCK! ok, using the formating failed dismally. Let's try low-tech... Big Al: $35 Bagman: $40 BYork: $40(this deadbeat NEVER pays....) Gar: $40 Gasser: $40 Geo: $40 JoelC: $58 Rich: $58 TonyC: $35 BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 9:01 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 Let's go with Big Al's proposal. It seems a logical and reasonable choice. That means here are the funds I need from each of you(hope this formats correctly!): Big Al
{Bagman} {BYork} {Gar} {Gasser} {Geo} {JoelC} {Rich} {TonyC};
My paypal account is my email address, which is always linked to my alias in each post I make...if you need to snailmail me the funds, let me know and I'll send me you my home address. Whew....! This was like pulling teeth!
Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 8:14 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 I am ready to make my PayPal contribution...I just need BYork to let me know how much... GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 6:30 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 BIG AL:. I'm sending $50. And don't worry about my son. Our wedding gift is the honeymoon in Jamaica. Bagman ( 68.112.24.53 ) at 5:49 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 Dues BYork: What do you need? I'm in for an other year. You guys have become sorta like family. Whatever happened to Cajun Mike, BC and the rest of them? I wouldn't mind another go at that swamp person (CM),that was a classic! BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 4:56 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 I vote for #4, and if any of the $40 contributors don't want to pay that much, then Joel and Rich can split the shortage, since they are still well below their max. Fair? BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 4:51 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 (1) If Joel and Rich still gave $75 each, that would bring everyone else's payment to $34....OR...(2) Tony and I gave our $38 each, that would raise everyone else to $45 (including Joel and Rich)...OR...(3) Everyone else stayed the same, 2 x $38, 5 x 40, that would lower Joel and Rich to $55 each.....OR...(4) Tony and I drop to $35 each, Joel and Rich drop to $58 each, and the remaining 5 guys pay $40 each. Then if anyone can toss in a few extra bucks it covers paypal charges. BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 4:25 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 BYork; Don't take the mistake too hard. It just shows how much stress you're under with this. BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 4:21 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 BYork; I added it 3 times, and got 3 different totals. Threw my calculator away, did it the old fashioned way, in my head, twice, and then on paper, twice, and got the same total every time. Technology!
BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 4:16 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 GEO; Kids are spoiled too much these days anyway. Joelc; What's a blu-ray? Gasser; Oh sure! Jump in at the last second to throw a monkey wrench...er..I mean... save the day!
Gasser ( 71.106.227.140 ) at 12:38 PM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 I haven't checked in here lately I haven't been checking in since the Linkedin thing. Sorry, Am I too late to contribute? Let me know how much and where to send, and I'll Pay Pal it immediately. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 10:10 AM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 Geo: I have moved / shifted money...I have reduced my blu-ray budget to keep this place going... GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 6:46 AM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 BYork:. Pretty good. I had sort of thought $50 would be my upper limit. Hey, I'm no Joel or Rich--I still drive a four year old G35. Lol. Let us know when your ready to take the funds and I'll PayPal the payment to you. Got a wedding at the end of January. My son is getting married. I'll just spend $50 less on his wedding gift.
Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 4:41 AM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... BYork: I confirm the $75 contribution... BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 3:00 AM EST Friday, December 30, 2011 ...believe it or not, I even had MS Excel calculate the total. Bagman, Gar, Geo...I made a swag at what you would want to contribute.... Everyone who stepped up, please confirm that I have the figures right(even if I'm incapable of ADD them together...). As soon as we're certain it's covered, I'll send out the high sign to start sending me the funds. BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 10:25 PM EST Thursday, December 29, 2011 BYork; I will bump my contribution to $38 to cover the last $3. BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 10:22 PM EST Thursday, December 29, 2011 Joelc; I haven't had one contact from Linkedin. I shut off all e-mail, and haven't had a single one. Of course my profile screams "contact me!"
BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 10:16 PM EST Thursday, December 29, 2011 BYork; I come up with $383 for a total. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 9:25 PM EST Thursday, December 29, 2011Funding HTOC website status EVEN with Rich and JoelC going above and beyond, we're short... Here's what I believe the breakdown is for current contributors and what I believe they've said is what they are able to pay(or a BLIND guess...correct me if wrong): Big Al: $35 Bagman: $40(?) BYork: $40 Gar: $40(?) Geo: $40(?) JoelC: $75 Rich: $75 TonyC: $38 ====== Total: $343 Short: $43 We have 2 days before I have to make the call. Otherwise, there isn't enough time for the funds to reach me in time to pay our bills... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 5:37 AM EST Thursday, December 29, 2011 Good morning everyone, hope that everyone has a great day... Winter, love the change of seasons, love the cool weather and love skiing...but, I hate snow in the city...we had our first snow two nights ago and I must say what a PITA, keeping the car clean is impossible and the salt that they use on the streets here gets everywhere... LinkedIn; I am with Rich, way too much work...so, should you move there please let me know if and when you move on as I will not make the jump there...plus, the LinkedIn marketing team are bugging the crap out of me... Rich: Good morning to you...I will definitely let you know when I am next in the Boston area...and, likewise, when you are next in Toronto , let me know... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:53 AM EST Thursday, December 29, 2011 Good Morning Joel! Please let me know when your travels take you to Boston...
Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:51 AM EST Thursday, December 29, 2011 BYork: I will match Joel @ $75.00, and if we're close but not quite there i'll send a little more. I don't like anything about the Linkeln format, so if this dosen't work out chances are i will not be there... My current e-mail addy is listed in my members bio, can somebody please mark it down and let me know if you move on from Linkeln, Thanx! Hopefully we can work this out and stay here! Happy New Year Guys!!
Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 8:10 AM EST Wednesday, December 28, 2011 BYork: I am will contribute up to $75.00... BIG AL ( 75.57.217.207 ) at 1:09 AM EST Wednesday, December 28, 2011 BYork; I asked a couple guys that admin other forums, and they thought our costs were reasonable for our format. They did say there are cheaper alternatives, but we would most likely sacrifice speed and/or reliability. A couple guys did say they would pay extra to cover, but without knowing their limits, it would be hard to calculate how low the other's payments would be. I would suggest they email you their limits, and see what can be figured out. BYork ( 151.151.109.15 ) at 9:06 PM EST Tuesday, December 27, 2011Here's where we are... 8 people will contribute. 2 have indicated they will not/cannot pay the amount each would have to pay if it's split 8-ways. Frankly....$48 is really more than I can afford. (not to mention the addition of partial-payments makes the process an even greater nightmare than usual...ask Big Al about how painful it is...) I'm making the command decision...if no additional people step up to help contribute by 12/31, we will be defaulting to LinkeIn. If that happens and we decide to pick up after that and move to another ISP and re-generate the site, I'm going to be opting out from managing things. I just don't have the time to devote to it any further. Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 12:51 PM EST Tuesday, December 27, 2011 HTOC - Dues BYork: As soon as you give the green light i will send a bank check to you straight away
Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 12:22 PM EST Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Joelc: Hope you had at least some time to enjoy Chanukah or at least have plans for New Years Eve. I'm playing New Years. Frist time in a dozen years. But it will put some money in the pocket. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 12:18 PM EST Tuesday, December 27, 2011Update: Current list of contributors: Bagman BigAL BYork Gar Geo JoelC Rich TonyC Cost now per contributor: $48.25
Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 12:18 PM EST Tuesday, December 27, 2011 The Fate of HTOC BYork: I will contribute to the site for the $38.00. I'm sorry guys, but even that is pushing the responsible level for me at this time when I'm struggling. GEO: ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 11:50 AM EST Tuesday, December 27, 2011 I'm in. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 10:20 PM EST Monday, December 26, 2011 I am in for another year... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 9:54 PM EST Monday, December 26, 2011 Count me in for another year.... We need to invite more people, hell I don't even care if we talk politics. LOL ;) BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 2:11 PM EST Monday, December 26, 2011Given the majority is choosing to retain the site, here's where we are right now... The fees are $3 more from last year... $38 instead of $35 for domain name, and $348(again) for hosting the site. The total is $386. The list of those who have agreed to help pay in some form or other is currently: BYork JoelC TonyC BigAL Rich Geo Bagman If nobody else steps up to assist, the current cost-per-contributor would be $55 each. The payments are due January 18th and 19th, so I need to know by the 31st:
Depending on how this plays out by the 31st, I'll have everyone go into the "send contribution in" mode so I will be able to get the funds and make the payments. (at this point, if the effort to fund this site for 2012 fails, we'll default to the LinkedIn group) Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 12:17 PM EST Monday, December 26, 2011 GEO:: Thanks, looking at LG/Samsung/Sony etc.. I might even bite on a Panasonic Plasma if prices stay this low. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 11:01 AM EST Monday, December 26, 2011 Rich: Good morning...never stopped working...not complaining, especially in this economy... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 3:35 AM EST Monday, December 26, 2011 Good Morning Joel! Back to work... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:44 AM EST Sunday, December 25, 2011 All: Good morning and Merry Christmas to all...I hope that everyone has a great day with their families... GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 7:18 AM EST Sunday, December 25, 2011 MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!. Hope everyone has a great and safe day. GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 7:17 AM EST Sunday, December 25, 2011 Gar:. For what it's worth, I've been very happy with my LG 55LH40 for the past few years. No LED lighting, and it's 120Hz refresh, but a very competent performer. GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 7:14 AM EST Sunday, December 25, 2011 MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!. Hope everyone has a great and safe day. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 8:15 PM EST Saturday, December 24, 2011 BAGMAN, I rented Cowboy's & Aliens and thought it was a decent rental. Just a FYI, can some one chime in on TV's, via my post below. Looking at a decent inexpensive LG/Sony/Panasonic Plasma and or Vizio,. Bagman ( 68.112.24.53 ) at 5:06 PM EST Saturday, December 24, 2011 Dues/existence Everyone, I don't often chime in because there isn't much for me to say,but I am interested in what is going on in all of your goings on. This is the first place I look at in the morning. If the price is right, count me in. On a HT note, I'm hoping to see a BR version of Cowbows & Aliens under the tree in the morning. Merry Christmas!! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 1:20 PM EST Saturday, December 24, 2011 Happily there seems to be a groundswell to stay here and, as others have said, I too will chip in extra funds to keep us breathing... And, of course, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 12:23 PM EST Saturday, December 24, 2011 Merry Christmas!! A Very Merry Christmas To All Of You & Yours!! 
Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 12:20 PM EST Saturday, December 24, 2011 I don't like the other site, i wanna stay here...And i wiil pay extra to avoid Brian or anyone else having any out of pocket expenses. I'm in. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 6:06 PM EST Friday, December 23, 2011 On another note, looking at LCD/LED/Plasma TV options for a Lake House, 47-55" range, inexpensive but decent picture if there is such a thing. Looked at LG/Sony LCD options and Vizio. I actually liked the looks for the LG and Vizio I saw at Costco and if I go that rote I will be buying an extended service plan. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 6:02 PM EST Friday, December 23, 2011 The Fate of HTOC GEO:: I am with you, Linkedln is too much a pain in the ass. ;) Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 8:01 AM EST Friday, December 23, 2011 BYork: As well as how much more we need to top up... BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 11:02 PM EST Thursday, December 22, 2011 BYork; I asked on Linkedin, but just in case.... do you have a tally for donation size? GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 8:17 PM EST Thursday, December 22, 2011 The Fate of HTOC BYork:. I have a feeling that if we leave this site and move permanently to LinkedIn, we won't be around much longer. I'm in if we want to keep this site. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 7:59 PM EST Thursday, December 22, 2011 I assume that you do NOT need me ti chime in again... BYork ( 151.151.16.18 ) at 4:17 PM EST Thursday, December 22, 2011The Fate of HTOC All - Please remember that we have a decision to be made no later than 12/31....do we move to LinkeIn or stay here... and IF we stay here, payment for 2012 is due on January 18th...so also please chime in by the 31st if you are willing to help fund the site this year...
BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 12:19 AM EST Wednesday, December 21, 2011 I didn't see the announcement, but if it's true... Happy Birthday Chris!!! BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 12:18 AM EST Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Joelc; Not much more action at Linkedin. Maybe we need a sweepstakes! Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 7:30 PM EST Tuesday, December 20, 2011 All: Good evening gents....looks as though the migration to LinkedIn has sucked all the life out of this place... Chris: If you are lurking, happy birthday...hope you have a great year... GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 6:42 AM EST Saturday, December 17, 2011 BIG AL:. Lol. About a million comments come to mind but I don't say anything I don't want to see on the front page of the paper.
BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 11:50 PM EST Friday, December 16, 2011 GEO; I am resisting comments for fear of offending someone.
GEO ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 3:14 PM EST Friday, December 16, 2011 BIG AL: It certainly makes more sense to leave off the "g". That way, at least they know you're a guy. BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 1:11 PM EST Friday, December 16, 2011 Joelc; brought back memories of Scott's chatroom. I went by bigal, till somebody pointed out that they always thought it was bi gal. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 7:13 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011 BIG AL: I did apologize.... :) BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 7:09 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011 Joelc; there goes my self esteem again.
Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 6:59 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011 errr, obviously "BI" should be "BIG"...apologies... Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 6:59 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011 BYork, BI AL: Thanks for the feedback...must be a browser setting issue at my end...again, thanks.. BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 5:08 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011 Joelc; I see your name under your "pic". BYork ( 151.151.16.8 ) at 4:57 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011...or are you referring to the fact that the discussion you started doesn't have your name(it has your profile picture instead, and if you mouse over it, you get a small profile synopsis pop-up) BYork ( 151.151.16.8 ) at 4:52 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011Joelc - Did you edit your profile and add your name in there....? Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 4:00 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011 LinkedIn Question... Help please... how do I get LinkedIn to show my name beside my posts because at present there is no name at all...thanks... Though I am 1 voice I vote for staying here as LinkedIn is much harder to follow though I realize that costs are an issue... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 12:36 PM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011 China to impose duties BIG AL: If we imposed Duties on all of the Chinese products coming into the US, we would be out of our financial crisis in a matter of weeks. LOL BYork ( 151.151.16.8 ) at 10:10 AM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011The Fate of HTOC
For anyone who hasn't picked up on what's going on....the group decided to investigate if LinkeIn is an alternative we can move to instead of paying for and maintaining this site. Membership is free for a basic LinkedIn account, and once you join, you can check out our new group there, at the link included in this post. We're going to decide by Dec 31 if we move there, pay for this site to continue into 2012, or just quietly fade into history .....so check the LinkedIn group and lend your opinion to the decision! BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 1:22 AM EST Thursday, December 15, 2011 China to impose duties The new duties on American-made large cars and SUVs range from a 2 percent levy on BMW models to 15 percent for Chrysler and almost 22 percent for GM. Ford Motor Co does not export U.S.-built vehicles to China. "Clearly, the intention was to inflict pain on the Americans above all," said Georges Dieng, a Paris-based analyst with Natixis Securities. U.S.-China trade tension has been increasing in recent months, particularly in the solar industry, where tit-for-tat investigations into accusations of unfair practices have underscored leaders' warnings of rising protectionism amid gloomy global economic forecasts. Mercedes builds its M-Class, R-Class and GL-Class SUVs for the U.S. market and export at a factory in Alabama. About 10 percent of that plant's output - or 16,000 vehicles - is shipped to China. "We hope that we can find a quick solution," said Daimler spokesman Han Tjan. BMW, which exports the X3, X5 and X6 sport utility vehicle from South Carolina, said it did not expect the new tariff to have a "significant impact" on its business in China. "We are less affected than other manufacturers, and we are not unprepared for the measure," a BMW spokeswoman told Reuters. BMW sells about 70 percent of the SUVs made in South Carolina to markets outside the United States, said spokesman Kenn Sparks. CHINA: MORE TRADE ISSUES AHEAD GM, the U.S. automaker with the largest presence in China, said it would work with representatives of both the U.S. and Chinese governments to try to find a solution "consistent with a constructive global trade environment." GM expects to sell about 11,000 SUVs and large cars built in the United States to China this year. Those models include the Buick Enclave and the Cadillac CTS and Escalade. Chrysler said it was reviewing the decision to determine what impact it could have on its business. Chrysler, controlled by Italy's Fiat, said in June that it was on track to sell 40,000 vehicles in China this year. The Jeep Grand Cherokee went on sale in China this year and Chrysler had been looking to export its 300 model large sedan. Honda Motor Co Ltd exports Acura TL sedans built in Ohio to China. Those cars would also be subject to an additional 4.4 percent tariff. As of November, Honda had sold 362 TL models in China. In 2009, China eclipsed the United States as the world's largest auto market, but its national car industry remains weak and fragmented, leaving 70 percent of the market to U.S., European, Japanese and South Korean makers. Sales of passenger cars in China rose more than 30 percent in 2010, but the pace has slowed sharply in 2011 and sales gains are expected to be closer to 5 percent this year. U.S. vehicle exports to China were valued at $3.5 billion in 2010 and $4.2 billion through October of this year, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 9:15 AM EST Wednesday, December 14, 2011 BIG AL: Thanks, I am linked with other people, as I haven't updated this account in years. It paid off by updating it as I got 3 calls from recruiters about jobs. Not really looking, but it is good to know this is another good resource. It's also another place where scam artists hang out as well. ;( BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 1:52 AM EST Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Gar; I make sure I uncheck the "send e-mail" box next to the comment space. I've only been getting one e-mail a day telling me how many new conversations or comments on the HTOC page. But then I'm not linked with anything else on Linkedin. BYork ( 151.151.16.21 ) at 5:34 PM EST Tuesday, December 13, 2011Gar - On the ribbon above the discussions "Discussions...Members..Promotions..." click on More, and select "Your Settings" You should be able to stop the email deluge hitting you from there. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 4:22 PM EST Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Only issue about LinkedIn I hate is how to turn off e-mails, fricking getting spammed to death now. LOL BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 12:30 AM EST Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Joelc; if this breaks the forum, it's your fault. Here's the linkhttp://www.linkedin.com/groups/Home-Theater-Online-Community-4210526?home=&gid=4210526&trk=anet_ug_hm&goback=%2Egde_4210526_member_84751522%2Egmp_4210526 BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 12:29 AM EST Tuesday, December 13, 2011 BYork; fixed now. I had to restart my computer, and that fixed the problem. Or you did, either way... Thanks for setting this up! Linkedin is a little more complicated, and for someone that doesn't check in regularly, it will be hard to catch up. The e-mail notifications will help, and it sure is cheaper. Still hard to get used to people's names and pics. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 11:40 PM EST Monday, December 12, 2011 What is the group name / URL as I have not been there yet... BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 6:51 PM EST Monday, December 12, 2011anyone STILL having problems posting at LinkedIn? ...fyi, you have to JOIN the group before you can post without submissions being first approved. I figure that way, we have some control over what gets in there. (once you join, though, the intent is for all posts to go in from members without having to be approved...) Gasser ( 161.209.206.1 ) at 4:45 PM EST Monday, December 12, 2011 I'm in, but have no idea what I'm doing. Oh well! Nothing new here. BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 2:58 PM EST Monday, December 12, 2011 GEO; I guess that's better than rejected.
GEO. ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 12:07 PM EST Monday, December 12, 2011 BIG AL: When you weren't looking, everyone else agreed that your comments should be reviewed.
BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 12:42 AM EST Monday, December 12, 2011 I should have said "my new comment". BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 12:41 AM EST Monday, December 12, 2011 BYork; my comment still says up for review. GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 8:08 PM EST Sunday, December 11, 2011 b s +2 c darkred f "comic sans ms" e bayork@yahoo.com;BYork:]. Success! Hooray for Brian" {b s +2 c darkred f "comic sans ms" e bayork@yahoo.com;BYork] ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 4:56 PM EST Sunday, December 11, 2011OK...so I've turned off MORE settings on the LinkedIn group... ..turned off require moderation for new members ..turned off require moderation for members with few or no connections MAYBE (!) that was what was still making it necessary for me to review and post everyone's attempts to post. BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 3:40 PM EST Saturday, December 10, 2011 also gar's thread options cover his name, so I don't know who posted unless I click on his post. Not a huge deal once I get to know what everyone looks like.
BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 3:36 PM EST Saturday, December 10, 2011 BYork; I tried "start a discussion", and I tried to comment on your original thread, and both are up for review. GEO ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 10:28 AM EST Saturday, December 10, 2011 It's still submitting posts for review, but once that is ironed out, I think this might just work. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 9:36 AM EST Saturday, December 10, 2011 BYork: Just joined and left a comment/discussion. GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 9:28 PM EST Friday, December 9, 2011 BYork:. I just posted something and the message said it has been submit for review, so I don't think it's allowing posts yet. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 7:56 PM EST Friday, December 9, 2011Still trying to figure out if I have linkedin set p so members of our group can submit comments and start new discussions. IF you notice that your posts aren't displaying, and you're already a member....let me know. (my theory is that members should be able to do both without my approving their entries...but that may not YET be the case) BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 3:23 PM EST Friday, December 9, 2011Big Al - You should be "in" now. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 3:22 PM EST Friday, December 9, 2011Geo, Robert...had a setting at linkedin wrong, forcing me to approve all comments. That's been turned off for all members of the group now. BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 2:52 PM EST Friday, December 9, 2011 BYork; request sent BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 12:48 PM EST Friday, December 9, 2011at first glance, it actually may be a viable place for us to chat. GEO ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 12:14 PM EST Friday, December 9, 2011 BYork:I have joined the group. Thanks, Brian, once again, for all of your effort on our behalf. BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 11:12 AM EST Friday, December 9, 2011I created the LinkedIn group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=4210526 GEO: ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 7:25 AM EST Friday, December 9, 2011 Site Fees for 2012 -simsons02- BYork:I'm in too, but if the rent keeps going up every year and, consequently, more people drop out (which makes the rent go up even more), then we're just delaying the inevitable. Personally, I'm fine with fb but if others are more comfortable with, say, LinkedIn, let's do what Tony suggested and set something up for a trial run. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 12:41 AM EST Friday, December 9, 2011 Site Fees for 2012 -simsons02- BYork: I can go $35 I guess, but a quick tally shows us way short of the total needed. It's not fair for you pay more. I still think that Linkedin would be a good alternative. What if we set up a Linkedin group now, so people can see it and use it - and then we can vote just before January 18th. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 8:44 PM EST Thursday, December 8, 2011 Annual Dues... I am in with BIG AL and Rich... BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 12:50 AM EST Thursday, December 8, 2011 BYork; I'm in, but I can't go any higher than $35. Rich ( 174.63.6.163 ) at 5:37 PM EST Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Annual Dues BYork, I will contribute, i would rather pay to stay here than move to facebook for free. I will send more than what you ask for to cover any shortages... Guess i'm not a facebook type guy lol. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 3:32 PM EST Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Site Fees for 2012... I am fine with whatever we do including staying here so me count me in for my fair share... BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 10:31 AM EST Wednesday, December 7, 2011I'm open to exploring other avenues. We should also probably consider linkedin, like TonyC suggested. It sounds at first-blush like we might have more control there. Lets try and make the call by Jan.1st..... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 10:13 AM EST Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Site Fees for 2012 -simsons02- BYork: Even though I am not a fan of Facebook I use it, I say we use that site for free. I would like to keep this place running, but we don't have very many users, using it. I have always paid and some times late, but if you look at the amount of traffic, it has been at a all time low, maybe with FB we can attract more users, but the problem there is wackos as there are plenty of them. At least with this place even though we have had some heated discussions we keep things pretty civil. :) -simsons02- BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 10:06 AM EST Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Site Fees for 2012 I know that posting has slowed greatly over the past few years, so am not surprised my previous post about possibly making 2011 the last year for the site didn't generate more input. However, I have now officially received all of the invoices for re-upping for 2012. They're due on January 18(domain name: $38) and January 19(hosting: $348). The net is $386, which is $3 more than last year. (BTW, everyone who contributed last year paid $37 each. The only person who paid anywhere near $80 was me...) So....I need to know who wants to contribute to "the cause" this year. PLEASE do not tell me you will contribute if you do not plan to do so. I ended up having to cover for non-contributions last year, and don't want that to happen again. If there are sufficient numbers who volunteer to contribute by January 1st, I'll make the calculations, let everyone know what each of us needs to contribute, etc. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 6, 2011 HT Update Robert: Oh man, those are sweet! GEO: ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 5:39 PM EST Tuesday, December 6, 2011 cai: Are you out there? Need to talk to you. I don't know if the e-mail address on the members' page is good. Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 10:04 AM EST Monday, December 5, 2011 HTOC If we were on Facebook, I'd might sign up for Facebook ;) at least my local coffee house doesn't block Facebook. Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 10:00 AM EST Monday, December 5, 2011 HT Update Tony C: B&W, easy choice, given our two companies are friends. I feel like the cobbler in the story though...It's been 7 years since I had a surround sound system. was it Rich who had all his gear in boxes, that was/is me. CWM7.3's across the front http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Speakers/Custom_Installation/CI_Series/CWM7.3.html CCM7.4's for surround http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Speakers/Custom_Installation/CI_Series/CCM7.4.html Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 11:27 PM EST Saturday, December 3, 2011 Re: TV via internet Gar: I was thinking about what i wrote before and I thought that paying $150 is still a lot cheaper than buying a lap top with a blu ray player and hooking that up. The Chinese buy them because for some reason they get around the internet restrictions. I don't know...I can't understand a thing they say. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 11:23 PM EST Saturday, December 3, 2011 HT Update Robert: Really happy for ya. Hope you enjoy the HT as much as the anticipation. :) We're probably going to move and if so, I won't do another dedicated HT or for that matter even finish the basement. B&W eh? Totally envious. BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 2:34 AM EST Saturday, December 3, 2011 I am on facebook, but just to see pics my brother posts. I don't have any experience with any other social site. BIG AL ( 99.41.242.93 ) at 2:31 AM EST Saturday, December 3, 2011 BYork; I'd like to say I'm in, but not if it's going to be $80! I'd be willing to jump on a social networking page if it's secure, and invite only. It would be less work, and we could post pics. We'd still need someone to be in charge to monitor the riff raff and handle invites though. What would you prefer? Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 12:23 PM EST Friday, December 2, 2011 HT Update So now the basement is about complete (90%), I can focus on the HT portion, Ordered my B&W speakers, the Vivitek 5080 PJ is hung and in the process of securing my Screen Innovation screen. I have the Pioneer SC-25 currently and everything SHOULD be hooked up before Christmas. I'm excited to have it all hooked up, and my Battlefield3/MW3 playing son is too. Somehow the headphones don't have the same impact as a fully functional HT. To quote the lame song,,,"I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it!" Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 10:59 AM EST Friday, December 2, 2011 Re: TV via internet Tony C: Ironically I have a Google TV, the interface is what was holding it back. They have since updated the interface and now it looks like everything else, easy to use but the only reason I got it was for the Blu-Ray and to have internet on our bedroom TV. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:33 AM EST Friday, December 2, 2011 Re: TV via internet Gar: Since selling at Sony, I've sold a lot of the Google powered TVs and BR players. For the players, I think it's silly because you can simply hook up your lap top or PC. For that matter, the TVs too. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:32 AM EST Friday, December 2, 2011 Joelc & Gar: What about a group on Linkedin? Same premise, it's invite only and we can get updates or comments emailed to use Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 3:50 PM EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 Re: TV via internet Robert: I hear you, the problem is with Digital content, if you buy the rights is it really yours? That has been a debate for many years, I still like the concept of "Free TV" I hope the Net does make some in-roads because Sat. Companies are ripping people off. Why should I have to pay for tons of channels I hate, the companies that offer specific channels you can pick and pay for will do very well if this ever happens. Every 3 months, I call DirecTV and I tell them I am thinking of switching and they lower my bill, but I am still paying out the nose. Hell at this rate I would rather have physical media, at least then I can buy what I like. Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 3:09 PM EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 Re: TV via internet GEO: same applies in our household. The issue is that not no one has all the content, and even "all" the content is not available to everyone. Did you know therights for digital content is more expensive than the rights for physical media, its more expensive to process/distribute physical media, look no further than Netflix. Three years ago, Netflix wanted to be all digital in 5 years. problem is they don;t have access to much digial content. there are two shows I like to watch, and neither are available on Hulu, etc. The google tv experiment at BBY failed miserably and they had the best chance of uniting things, but they too failed to secure enough content to make it the one stop shop for everyone. We dropped satellite two pushing three years ago, I do miss MNF and baseball playoffs and now the rose bowl this new year, but so far, I don't miss the $100+ month bill...... GEO: ( 65.19.42.132 ) at 8:33 AM EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 Wow, how did that happen!? GEO: ( 65.19.42.132 ) at 8:23 AM EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 In a strange way, I feel a little better that I'm not the only one who's a little out in the cold on this. I'm starting to think that TV streaming is not ready for primetime yet. I'm going to keep looking at it. GEO: ( 65.19.42.132 ) at 8:23 AM EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 I'm in Sante Fe this week training Mexican prosecutors for their country's transition from a paper, non-confrontational, presumption of guilt system to an oral, confrontational, presumption of innocence system. Their constitution was amended in 2008, mandating the changes within 8 years and some of their 34 jurisdictions have made the changes and some are still in the process. I'm extremely impressed with their commitment and their enthusiasm to make these fundamental changes. It's been an interesting week. GEO: ( 65.19.42.132 ) at 8:15 AM EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 In a strange way, I feel a little better that I'm not the only one who's a little out in the cold on this. I'm starting to think that TV streaming is not ready for primetime yet. I'm going to keep looking at it. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 5:43 AM EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 10:51 PM EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 I like Tony's thinking as it would be easy to use, but I agree with Joelc, I hate Facebook and I am a member. After good old Zuckerberg stated in a interview that he thinks everyone information should be made public made me very edgy about using Facebook and if it wasn't for keeping in touch with just a few friends I would have erased it, and I still might. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 9:42 PM EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Gar: Go for the NAS...congrats on the SONOS system as you will really enjoy it... :) Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 9:41 PM EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 HTOC...2012.. I do not want to start a debate but after the negative press re: Facebook I will not use their site given their acknowledged practice of "scanning" your computer... I understand should the economics force such a move but that move will be made without me...again, no problem, but thought you should know... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 7:10 PM EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 HTOC....2012? BYork: I'm in for what my contribution was last year. But I still think that we can do the same thing on Facebook. We can create a group and just post there using an exclusive membership. And it's free Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 7:09 PM EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 GEO:: I'm with Gar in that I think cable/sat is too expensive, but paying for streaming is kind of a drag too. I cancelled Comcast cable a while ago and kept the high speed internet. That also gives you basic cable which is really just the network channels and some fluff - also great if you speak Spanish. Then I decided to stream Netflix to catch up on TV shows that I never watched, like Weeds, Mad Men and Breaking Bad. However, once you blow through the couple seasons Netflix has (included in your monthly subscription) you will have to pay for the new episodes which is what I'm doing using Amazon. I use Apple TV and love the display, interface and picture quality. I also use VieraCast on my Panasonic TV which gets me lots of apps. I have not used Hulo + but I hear good things about it. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 12:23 PM EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 GEO:: I am in a similar dilemma, I really like DirecTV but there getting way too expensive, the problem with streaming devices and services there not as reliable yet. They are getting better, but over simplifying things cost jobs, I mean look at what the MP3 player did to music, I see some thing similar going the way of movies. :( I don't want to have to pay for TV shows that are free, I mean if I miss them and I really like the show I will do VOD on DirecTV and in most cases they are free, but other services charge for them. I want a service where I can watch free TV, and then have the ability to watch movies, rent/download and or buy them. The good thing about iTunes so far has been if your HD crashes Apple/iTunes keeps a record of what you have purchased, this comes in very handy, especially if you have a hard drive crash, which I have just recently. Let me know what you find as well, as I am trying to decide myself. I wish Sonos did video, as they are so far the best wireless system I have used on the Audio end. With Apple TV, you can download a ton of movies and burn movies you have over to the system, and I can stream from my house in Madison, to my Lake House an hour way, which is some thing I am looking into doing as well. Joelc: I am doing in-wall speakers and Sonos system at the Lake house using the Sonos Amp and a couple of Zone Player 90's. I will be using a NAS Hard Drive or a Macmini, not sure on this yet. GEO: ( 65.19.42.132 ) at 7:49 AM EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Thanks, Gar and Joel, but I'm trying to decide on which streaming provider to subscribe to. I was looking at Hulu Plus, but it's hard to make direct comparisons. I'm not concerned about having to buy a box since they seem to be pretty cheap. I'm in for another year. GEO: ( 65.19.42.132 ) at 7:49 AM EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Thanks, Gar and Joel, but I'm trying to decide on which streaming provider to subscribe to. I was looking at Hulu Plus, but it's hard to make direct comparisons. I'm not concerned about having to buy a box since they seem to be pretty cheap. I'm in for another year. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:14 PM EST Tuesday, November 29, 2011 BYork: I am in for another year... Gar: To each their own but with the last upgrade there are now 3 or 4 streaming services that are now available...need to go to the basement to check... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 3:08 PM EST Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Joelc: I have the Oppo 93 and to me it doesn't have enough streaming services available. Great machine, but light on the streaming end, and the two services they offer, I am not really keen on. http://wiki.oppodigital.com/index.php?title=BDP-93_Streaming_FAQ#What_streaming_services_are_available_on_the_BDP-93.3F BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 2:15 PM EST Tuesday, November 29, 2011HTOC....2012? All - Renewal of our site will be coming up the 2nd week of January. LAST year, we had considerable discussion about whether we wanted to continue the site, and the funding for continuing into 2011 partially came from my pocket...not all of those who indicated they would contribute actually came forward with their part of the funds. So......We need to start that process again. I'd like to know how many people want to continue this site into 2012, AND how many will promise to help with paying our "rent". PLEASE don't tell me you will help pay if you do not intend to. I haven't received both invoices yet, but it's always been $348 for hosting the site, and ~$38 for our domain name (~$386 total) Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 10:49 PM EST Monday, November 28, 2011 Geo: I would take a look at the Oppo BDP-93 as it has a number of streaming services that are available in teh USA and it will save you one box... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 10:45 PM EST Monday, November 28, 2011 GEO:: Highly debatable as I am looking for some thing as well, Roku seems like it offers the most, then you have Hulu and other devices as well Apple TV, PS3, XBox etc.. GEO: ( 206.169.66.45 ) at 8:53 AM EST Monday, November 28, 2011 Guys, what do you think is the best TV streaming service right now? Mainly interested in current and recent programming. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:05 AM EST Sunday, November 27, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day...off to work for a few hours... Gasser ( 71.106.227.140 ) at 11:07 AM EST Saturday, November 26, 2011 Happy Belated Thanksgiving Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and have a wonderful, relaxing weekend. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:31 AM EST Saturday, November 26, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone is doing well...have a great weekend... Chris L. ( 75.67.219.228 ) at 4:34 PM EST Friday, November 25, 2011 Happy belated Thanksgiving guys! Hope you all had a good one! simm ( 174.99.58.18 ) at 9:14 AM EST Thursday, November 24, 2011 Happy Thanksgiving everyone GEO: ( 174.30.141.38 ) at 7:36 AM EST Thursday, November 24, 2011 Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Hard to believe another year is almost gone. As for tomorrow, let's be careful out there. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 5:50 AM EST Thursday, November 24, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that all my friends south of the border have a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 3:03 AM EST Thursday, November 24, 2011 Happy Thanksgiving!! Happy ThanksGiving to all of You & Yours!! Have a Great day Guys!! 
BIG AL ( 99.29.140.170 ) at 12:13 AM EST Thursday, November 24, 2011 Tony C; that's what I did. It runs about half the house. We couldn't afford a big enough one to run the whole house, the generator, or the amount of gas it uses. It kicks in after 15 seconds without power, and it's fairly quiet. It took 2 guys 2 days to install it. They said it's the 6th one they've installed in my subdivision, and about the 12th this year. Apparently a lot of people around here are fed up with the power outages. ComEd should be paying for part of these generators considering how much we pay them for DEPENDABLE power. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 9:45 PM EST Wednesday, November 23, 2011 BIG AL: Like Robert, I always wanted one too, but we never have outages here. My cousin who lives in Park Ridge has them frequently. So he got one that's powered by natural gas. It kicks in and gets right into power panel to runs the whole house like nothing happened. BIG AL ( 75.49.217.228 ) at 10:08 PM EST Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Robert; I looked at the water powered backups. Some new designs are really nice, and efficient. After the 17 hr outage at less than 20 degrees, we decided it would be better to be able to power up a few more things. Just the essentials, like the internet modem, my computer, TV and satellite dish. I still like the idea of the sump backup, in case of pump failure, but that can wait now. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 3:23 PM EST Tuesday, November 22, 2011 I just picked up a foosball table used for our Lake House and the guy tried to sell me a brand new Generator. He lived in Texas and during one of the Hurricanes he used it for one summer on and off, he said he paid 2K for it and was selling it for $700 bucks. If we had more outages here I would have boughten it, but we are lucky and only get about 2 a year that usually last only minutes. Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 9:17 AM EST Tuesday, November 22, 2011 BIG AL: I'm officially jealous. We don;t get any power outages but that doesn't stop me from wanting a generator..... Zombie apocalypse and all. Everytime I walk into Costco, I eye their offerings..... Regarding sump pump, research water powered sump. They are expensive, but they work. Mine was about $700 installed., but it runs off city water, not a battery..... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 11:27 PM EST Sunday, November 20, 2011 Trav: Yeah, I've been thinking about it Trav. But let me go another week just to be sure. Trav ( 50.53.111.16 ) at 6:06 PM EST Saturday, November 19, 2011 Tony C: If you think you want to sell the tablet let me know. As crazy as it sounds, i've been wanting a tablet for the little one.... BIG AL ( 99.41.241.193 ) at 3:20 PM EST Saturday, November 19, 2011 Generator finally got delivered. It'll be nice to have the peace of mind. We've had about 16 power outages this year. The average was over an hour, so it will get used. I know an hour doesn't seem long, but they usually happen during a rainstorm. It only takes an hour or so for the sump to start overflowing if it's raining hard, and my battery backup only runs about 30 min. at a third the normal pump output. Every time it starts raining my blood pressure goes up. Now I just have to get it installed, and pay for it of course.
BIG AL ( 99.36.28.15 ) at 1:03 PM EST Thursday, November 17, 2011 Stuck waiting for a delivery truck with my generator. They were supposed to show between 8-10 am. They called at 8:45, and said I was bumped to 10-12. They called at 11, and said I was bumped to 12-2 pm. Bastards are worse than the cable co. To make matters worse, I have to call the installer as soon as they get here so he can get it in the back yard. He's not happy about the delay either. Now the neighbors let their dog out to roam the countryside, and my dog will be barking for hours out of jealousy. So much for my early warning system. Joelc ( 65.42.208.133 ) at 5:56 AM EST Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day...about to get on a plane to head back to Toronto... Joelc ( 72.0.210.226 ) at 6:29 AM EST Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Morning gang. hope that everyone has a great day...I am on the road again with a quick in/out trip to Chicago...Tony C, will catch on my next jaunt as I have no time on this one... BIG AL ( 99.36.28.15 ) at 12:10 AM EST Sunday, November 13, 2011 Tony C; I don't need anything that fancy. I never watch extras, I don't network movies/music, don't want 3D, and I have a network switch to hardwire my HT components. I doubt I'll even watch much blu-ray. I just don't want to wear out my DVD recorder watching movies, and want upconversion out the components. That means an older player. Unfortunately, everybody loads the latest firmware, and that negates the component upconvert. So used is tricky, and new ( old) stock date of manufacture is unreliable. BIG AL ( 99.36.28.15 ) at 12:02 AM EST Sunday, November 13, 2011 Tony C; sell the tablet on ebay, and buy a laptop. BIG AL ( 99.36.28.15 ) at 12:02 AM EST Sunday, November 13, 2011 Joelc, Tony C; I'll have to do some experimenting, since there's nothing in the instructions. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 11:21 AM EST Saturday, November 12, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great weekend Tony C: Keeping the positive attitude as I am confident you will walk out with one some day... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:37 PM EST Friday, November 11, 2011 Sony Tablet Long story, but i won a Sony Tablet in a drawing. I guess it's cool, but would have rather won a new lap top. THOSE are cool. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:36 PM EST Friday, November 11, 2011 BIG AL: Congrats on the player. I know that on my Oppo, I can only choose one of the outputs. I also have a Pioneer DVD-A and SACD player but it only has the analog outs for the multi-channel audio and it only has component for video. There's a 3-D Blu Ray player at the store for only $99.00. It's a great deal because it also does DLNA and has Wi-Fi built in. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 12:03 AM EST Friday, November 11, 2011 Good morning everyone, hope that everyone has a good day and a great weekend.. BIG AL: I would say that the chances are pretty good.. BIG AL ( 99.36.28.15 ) at 2:57 AM EST Thursday, November 10, 2011 Good morning guys, you too Joelc!
BIG AL ( 99.36.28.15 ) at 2:41 AM EST Thursday, November 10, 2011 I picked up a used Pioneer dvd/sacd/dvd-a player. It plays perfect over component, but as soon as I find a cheap, old, blu-ray player, I'll be switching it over to HDMI.....maybe. I'm not sure if I can set it up for HDMI on component, or composite. It has the analog outs, I just figured one HDMI cable would be easier. What are the odds that the composite and HDMI out are live together? I'll be using it for audio only anyway. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 7:13 AM EST Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Good morning gang, I hope that everyone has a great day... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 5:59 AM EST Monday, November 7, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:13 PM EST Saturday, November 5, 2011 Gar: The outlet mall is only ten minutes from my house in Aurora, IL. You're here all week? I have Thursday and Friday off. I'd be happy to take a ride down town. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 1:31 PM EST Saturday, November 5, 2011 Tony, Where is the store located? Is it in WI, or in IL? I know there is an Outlet right on the boarder down hear Kenosha. Best of luck to you! I will be in Chicago Tuesday - Saturday next week. Call me. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 4:20 AM EST Saturday, November 5, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Tony C: Happy to hear that the new gig is going well... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 8:26 PM EST Friday, November 4, 2011 My first day at the Sony Outlet store today. Pretty easy so far but also similar to Guitar Center. Too bad that manager was such a jerk. All the people here seem pretty nice - so far. Saw a 3D BR player for $99 that I want. I'm too new to ask what my cost might be - it may not be that much better anyway. All the LED TVs look pretty nice but all you're looking at are Sonys. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 8:22 PM EST Friday, November 4, 2011 Happy Birthday Big Al and Bagman! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 5:45 AM EST Friday, November 4, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day...sure is quiet around here... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 3:23 AM EST Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Good morning gang...I hope that everyone has a great day... GEO: ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 12:57 PM EST Monday, October 31, 2011 Haven't been in much lately, just been really busy. Belated happy birthdays to Kieran, NJMike and Rich. Best of luck with the new job, Tony. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:24 AM EST Sunday, October 30, 2011 Rich: Good morning... All: Hope that everyone has a great day... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:57 AM EST Sunday, October 30, 2011 Good Morning Joel
Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:57 AM EST Sunday, October 30, 2011 Big Al/Bagman, Thanx Guys!! BIG AL ( 99.36.28.15 ) at 12:15 AM EST Sunday, October 30, 2011 Rich; Happy Birthday !!! Bagman ( 71.12.88.151 ) at 8:04 PM EST Saturday, October 29, 2011 Rich Happy B'Day ! This place is turning into a bunch of coots. MYSELF INCLUDED, DAMN IT! LOL Rich ( 174.63.6.163 ) at 5:18 PM EST Saturday, October 29, 2011 Birthday Wishes Thanx Guys!! Scott "popcorn" ( 99.114.166.151 ) at 2:25 PM EST Saturday, October 29, 2011 Happy birthday Rich! and to all the others I've missed! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:38 AM EST Saturday, October 29, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Rich: happy birthday my friend...have a great day and an even better year... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 8:15 AM EST Friday, October 28, 2011 Happy Birthday Mike and Kieran! Best wishes from your old buds here. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:01 AM EST Friday, October 28, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Kieran, NJMike: Happy birthday guys, hope that you have great years... BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 1:29 AM EST Friday, October 28, 2011 Kieran; Happy Birthday !!! NJ Mike; Happy Birthday !!! BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 1:28 AM EST Friday, October 28, 2011 Just saw the press conference. Formula 1 race in New Jersey 2013! BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 10:40 PM EST Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Rich, Gar; I never have any luck with insurance. Some people get windfalls, like my in-laws. My bro-in-law had a roof that leaked for years. Too cheap to fix it. They get a small hail storm, and he gets a whole new roof. Does it matter that all the wood under the shingles is rotten? Nope, hail damage. Sister-in-law has a small tornado blow through. Her trampoline flies up to the rickety old collapsing chimney, on her rickety old collapsing house. She gets a new chimney, siding, windows, trampoline, and garage roof. Both of them are with State Farm. When I was with State Farm, they made me pay almost double for 6 months to cover my house till it sold, because they mistakenly dropped the coverage on it. Good Luck! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 9:23 PM EST Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Tony C: And to think that I was only joking... :) Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 6:12 PM EST Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Sony discount Belive it or not, they told me that I'm eligible for "very good" employee discounts. That scares me a little. :). I'm not sure but it might only be stuff in the store. I'll let you guys know. Gar: Do email me when you're in town next and if I'm not working, I'll get down there. Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 9:46 AM EST Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Rich: Sorry to hear about that, we had hail damage last April, and my lame ass insurance company we have been with is not screwing us, by not paying out. State Farm, "Like a good neighbor" is there slogan, if I had neighbors like this I would move! :) Tony: congrats on job, if your ever hungry and want to venture into Chicago let me know as I am down there 2 twice a month. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:29 AM EST Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Good morning Rich and everyone else...hope that everyone has a great day... Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 12:25 AM EST Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Good Morning Joel!!
Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 12:25 AM EST Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Hey Big Al!! Everything is good on my end. I had some property damage back in late august from hurricane irene, would you believe i'm still battling the ins company! I had to hire an independent adjuster to avoid a lot of out of pocket expense. I have a meeting with him tomorrow at 3pm. So in a few hours i'll know where i stand. Everything else (wife, kids,ect) is fine. So glad to see You in here!!
BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 11:27 PM EST Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Joelc; lol! That's what I was thinking when Tony was at guitar center. I've always wanted to replace the Martin classical my sister stole. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 8:38 PM EST Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Tony C: Congrats...now, tell me about the employee discounts that we can sahre in... :) BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 5:17 PM EST Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Rich; About time you stopped in! What's new? BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 5:15 PM EST Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Tony C; When I started working at RatShack, the manager treated me the same way. Turns out she thought the owner was planning on giving me her job. Once I convinced her I wanted no part of management, she was a great boss. Still, it sounds like you made the right decision. Congrats! Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:24 PM EST Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Tony C, Huge Congrats on your new job!! Without a doubt you made the right move! Rich ( 108.7.237.237 ) at 1:20 PM EST Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Scottpop & Simm, Happy Belated Birthday Guys!! Sorry i'm late... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 11:43 AM EST Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Another small job So yesterday, I was offered a job at the local Sony outlet store. Again, I applied on a fluke (like I did Guitar Center) and they were happy to have me. More money than Guitar Center and way better place to work and nice people too. I don't know if I told you guys about the manager at G.C. He never looks me in the eye, never talks to me - unless he's repremanding me. I was always on edge when he was in the store. Nonetheless, I was really not sure about making the move to another retail job. I told myself, that I'll see how it goes today. As usual, he opened the door for me, without looking at me or saying a word. And as usual, I greeted him with a cheerful 'Good Morning". Then it just hit me that this guy was just too much of a jerk. So I told him, before we walked into the store that I was offered a position and I was going to take it. He didn't look at me, he just took out his keys, unlocked the front door, opened it and said, "Go ahead." I walked out knowing that I did the right thing. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 11:37 AM EST Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Happy Belated Birthdays To Robert and Scott! So sorry I missed the day... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 5:59 AM EST Monday, October 24, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone had a great weekend and has a great day... Rich F: Happy Birthday, have a great year! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 7:54 AM EST Saturday, October 22, 2011 Good morning gang...hope that everyone has a great day... BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 3:32 PM EST Friday, October 21, 2011 simm; Happy Birthday !!! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 5:17 AM EST Friday, October 21, 2011 Good morning gang...hope that everyone has a great day... simm Happy Birthday... Scott "popcorn" ( 99.31.26.226 ) at 12:31 AM EST Friday, October 21, 2011 Thanks for all the birthday wishes! And happy birthday simm! Geo. ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 3:11 PM EST Thursday, October 20, 2011 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT AND ROBERT! AND MANY MORE!! BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 2:28 PM EST Thursday, October 20, 2011 Scott, Robert; Happy Birthday guys !!! Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 11:24 AM EST Thursday, October 20, 2011 Happy Birthday Scott and Robert! Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 10:57 AM EST Thursday, October 20, 2011 Be well Guys! A couple of days off here,,ironically, my controller sent me a note yesterday asking if I took days off this year because there was no record at work....I took off three days in June and that's it. But business is up 65%..... Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 10:54 AM EST Thursday, October 20, 2011 Jeez, I have to learn how to spell check HAPPY Birthday! But you know what I meant! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:45 AM EST Thursday, October 20, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Scott and Robert: Happy birthday guys, hope you have a great day and a wonderful year... Scott "popcorn" ( 76.242.188.88 ) at 5:23 AM EST Thursday, October 20, 2011 Robert: Happy Birthday to you too! Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 11:46 PM EST Wednesday, October 19, 2011 http://www.castleatthebay.com/marina/marina Just across the Lake :) Love there Tiki Bar Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 11:40 PM EST Wednesday, October 19, 2011 CEDIA Awards... Robert: Will be up there on Friday to sign the papers. Ironically the place your at is on the East side of the Lake, we are on the West side. Ironically Northern Bay Golf Resort I been to several times in the last 5 years, hence why we bought property up there, as it is only an hour drive for us. Great place! Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 7:39 PM EST Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Jeez, I have to learn how to spell check HAPPY Birthday! But you know what I meant! Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 7:38 PM EST Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Happt Birthday Scott! Enjoy your Birthday! Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 7:32 PM EST Wednesday, October 19, 2011 CEDIA Awards...
Why don;t you come check out the building this weekend Gar! The Keeler family will be at Castle at the Bay this weekend. I'll be playing golf at the replica course Fri or sat and just chilling the rest of the time. They closed the pool and the Tiki Bar is closed for the season, but we'll be fine....... Joelc ( 70.151.3.1 ) at 4:56 PM EST Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Afternoon gang...just finished meeting in Miami and will be heading our for dinner shortly...hope that everyone is having a good day... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 9:05 PM EST Monday, October 17, 2011 Robert: I am the poster child for the "anti pack rat"...I chuck just about everything that I do not need so for me it is more a way of life...that said, it is painful when you are faced with ditching something that was expensive... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 7:18 PM EST Monday, October 17, 2011 RIP Dan Wheldon Robert: I was watching that race live when it happen. I was thinking OMG. Tony Kanaan was good friends with him, and my friend is very good friends with him. BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 3:48 PM EST Monday, October 17, 2011 MOVING Even worse when you have something expensive that needs to go, and all you can get are garage sale prices. The wife wants to move to a smaller house in a few years. I'm going to need a storage building. Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 10:39 AM EST Monday, October 17, 2011 Joelc: Nature hates a vacuum..... and yes, getting rid of the crap/extra stuff is a blessing, but also a headache to figure out what goes (sometimes that's easy) and a real headache when you want to get rid of something but there is no other home.... 5 years ago we went from 4500 sq ft to 2500 sq ft and it took quite a few garage sales...... I still have a room or two worth of stuff I'd like to get rid of but haven't for one reason or another..... Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 10:35 AM EST Monday, October 17, 2011 RIP Dan Wheldon Such a tragedy.... A good friend is the B&W race director and was so excited to have Dan for next year.Reminded me on when Alex Zinardi had his accident while on the Pioneer team, just plain sucks. All the B&W guys were out there too. My father in law sent us note last night telling us that Wheldon was a far distant relative too......way far, but would have been cool to connect with him next year at the races.... Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 8:35 AM EST Monday, October 17, 2011 Tony C: As much as I hate moving and think that it is one of the worst "life experiences" as it takes so long to get the new place setup exactly how you like the one benefit is getting rid of all the crap that we tend to accumulate... Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 8:34 AM EST Monday, October 17, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 12:13 AM EST Monday, October 17, 2011 Moving Tony C: Anything I can do to help out let me know, shoot me an e-mail. Also your welcome to come up to go fishing anytime on me as I finally have a place to fish that is good. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:36 PM EST Sunday, October 16, 2011 Moving And I'm reminded that I have to get rid of stuff. I have Tannoy and Mission speakers I'll be getting rid of. I also have a pair of classic Advents. I'll put a list together and get it on here. Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:34 PM EST Sunday, October 16, 2011 Blu Ray BIG AL: I've heard good things about the PS3 as a BR player. I owned one for a while but really wanted to use it as a media player - that didn't work out. Currently, I use a Pioneer (165A, I think) for SACD/DVDA and I have a cheap Sony BR player hooked up as well. So maybe you can just spend $200 and get that done. PS: If I bring home another guitar, my wife will kill me. Bisides, soon I won't have the space. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:01 AM EST Saturday, October 15, 2011 Good morning gang, I hope that everyone has a great day... Gar: +1, especially as it relates to work ethics... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 1:53 AM EST Saturday, October 15, 2011 Tony C: I hope all works out for you, as I am in my mid-40s now, and if I don't go back into management I can see the exact same thing happening. Most of the US companies could give a rat's ass about the employees they hire, sad thing as most older adults have a much better work ethic then most of the younger ones. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 5:59 PM EST Friday, October 14, 2011 Good evening gang, hope that everyone is doing well... BIG AL: Good to see that your dog is on the mend...and I hear you about travelling and all as it can get tiring but, in this economy, it is a well paying job so no complaints here... Tony C: Sorry to hear about the house as I know, sinc eI have been there, how nice it is and how much you love it...good luck on the sale...great attitude that you have... BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 5:59 PM EST Friday, October 14, 2011 I'm going to give up on the current blu-ray player. No matter what I try, it locks up the video output of the Onkyo. I will move the blu-ray to a different tv. I'm basically looking for a player to take the strain off my dvd recorder. I figured I might as well go blu-ray so I had that option. I would like to play SACD/DVD-A, but not a necessity. So used OPPO $279, new PS3 $249, cheap blu-ray $100, or a DVD player with SACD/DVD-A capability $110. I like the option of games on PS3, but not sure how well a DVD player it would make for daily use (and wife use). I don't have any blu-ray discs, and my TV is only component 1080i, so the blu-ray player is overkill, for now. The dvd player with sacd/dvd-a is the sensible way to go, BUT the best one I can find is a Pioneer DV-610AV-K. The player looks great, but it's designed for overseas market, and has no warranty in US. I'm leaning toward the PS3, but I can't find much current info on using it as a DVD movie player, and I don't have any PS3 games. Anyone have experience, or suggestions? BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 3:38 PM EST Friday, October 14, 2011 Tony C; And you get the big discount on guitars! Good luck on the sale. Tons of houses for sale around here. A lot are doing just what you plan, on the market for a couple months then off. Are you using a realtor?
Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 10:31 AM EST Friday, October 14, 2011 Hi guys. A neighnor had me over to talk about building an HT in his basement as well as multiple TVs in the bar area. He's also talking about a new Crestron system that's controlable from your iPhone or iPad. Pretty cool. The wife and I decided that we'll put the house up for sale. With my new Guitar Center income, it would be irresponsible to stay. We'll put it on the market for 45 days or so, until the leaves are gone, then we'll take it off the market and wait for the leaves to come back. When I built the house, it was meant to be an investment...live here ten years, sell and really downsize with more cash. I knew that I wouldn't have a job long, but I didn't expect all this...I thought I'd find something easily for half the Sony money and things would work out. Oh well, at least we are healthy and so are all the kids. BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 4:22 PM EST Thursday, October 13, 2011 anybody have a 3-4 year old Sony TV? http://www.hdtvetc.com/hdtv/sony-issues-non-recall-of-hdtvs.php BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 4:00 PM EST Thursday, October 13, 2011 Joelc; I don't even like going into town to eat dinner, and you fly to Barbados. I wish I had more to post, but it all sounds too boring. The wife took the dog in today to get his stitches out, and the cone off. He hardly ever barked, has some Akita in him, but with the cone on, he was barking constantly. I think that satellite dish was bringing in sounds from the next county. Or maybe it was like singing in the shower, he just liked the acoustics. Joelc ( 65.166.240.162 ) at 8:26 AM EST Thursday, October 13, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day...crap, where is everybody, this place continues to die... Joelc ( 72.0.209.209 ) at 6:23 AM EST Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day...I am back on the road again, heading to Barbados for dinner and then back home...well, at least I will be able to catch up on my sleep... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 8:43 AM EST Monday, October 10, 2011 Good morning gang, hope everyone has a great day and a good day off... Gar ( 69.130.243.199 ) at 1:08 PM EST Saturday, October 8, 2011 Joelc:Well the only good thing is they have a club house with a pool and a water-park, but it would have been nice to enjoy it now. The good thing is I need a good chunk of change to stick down on the house, and we tried the refinance on this house but got screwed over on our appraisal. Bottom line, if you want to be safe, do a H.A.R.P. loan, as you don't need an appraisal done. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:24 AM EST Saturday, October 8, 2011 Gar: That sucks, you have to get those guys going so that you can at least enjoy the new house this summer... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:24 AM EST Saturday, October 8, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Tony C ( 76.29.102.203 ) at 1:34 AM EST Friday, October 7, 2011 Hey guys, Thanks for the B-day wishes. Gar and Joel, sorry I couldn't respond to you guys. I'm working retail and it's weird hours. Furthermore, I had to cancel my data plan on my phone so I don't get mobile email. I have to remember to check when I'm home. Text me if you like: six three zero, eight four two, nine, nime, three nine. I don't even like texting on this old phone. Hope dogs are ok, glad to hear about new toys and all the other news. Gasser ( 174.254.64.219 ) at 11:52 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Happy Birthday Tony Have a great day my friend. BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 11:16 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Bagman; thanks. Dog has been barking for an hour now. I usually stop him after 10-15 min., but I'm letting him have his dog fun. The neighbors can deal with it. BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 11:13 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Tony C; Happy Birthday !!! Gar ( 69.131.204.60 ) at 8:48 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Happy Birthday: Tony C! Bagman, well we are playing the waiting game and I am starting to get pissed. As the developer has my money, but bank is dragging there feet on this. The cool thing is I put together a very inexpensive Martin Logan HT system, that sounds good. Sony replaced my XBR2 with a new LED set and I get to keep the old one. Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 4:35 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 BAGMAN: Thanks, much appreciated... Bagman ( 71.12.92.212 ) at 3:22 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Congrats Joelc: Your theater came out awsome. I'm sure the picture and sound equals the great look. Bagman ( 71.12.92.212 ) at 3:20 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Gar Lake house = cool. Congrats. Bagman ( 71.12.92.212 ) at 3:19 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Dog BIG AL: I'm sorry to hear that news. I lost my best girl in January and I'm not over it yet. Think of the good times. Bagman ( 71.12.92.212 ) at 3:14 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Tony C Happy B'Day ! GEO. ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 1:29 PM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tony!! and many more!! Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:41 AM EST Thursday, October 6, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day.... Tony C: Happy birthday friend, I hope that you have a great day... Gar ( 69.131.204.60 ) at 9:30 PM EST Wednesday, October 5, 2011 RIP http://www.apple.com/ Big Al, very sorry to hear about your dog, been through that already. :( Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 6:50 PM EST Wednesday, October 5, 2011 BIG AL: Sorry to hear that...best wishes... BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 11:32 PM EST Tuesday, October 4, 2011 thanks guys, but I'm afraid I'll be dealing with a blind dog in a few weeks. Tougher because he's an outside dog. Hates being inside, hard slippery floors are like ice to him. Hopefully he'll do better without the cone in a couple weeks. Geo. ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 7:45 PM EST Tuesday, October 4, 2011 BIG AL: Let me add my best wishes that everything turns our okay with your dog. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:00 AM EST Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... BIG AL: Sorry to hear that...hope that your dogs takes a turn for the better... BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 8:32 PM EST Monday, October 3, 2011 One of my dogs is falling apart. He blew his acl in January. Before that he was extremely healthy for a 14 yr old dog. Ran constantly, would play fetch for hours, never tired, slept in the snow, always happy. Very quick even at 90 lbs. he could jump and catch birds mid flight. 3 weeks after the surgery to fix his leg, he started losing weight and getting very wobbly. Turns out his pancreas shut down, and his blood sugar was over 600. Started him on insulin, but he had already lost 20 lbs. of muscle, he had no fat to lose. After a couple weeks getting his blood sugar stabilized, he started getting a cataract in one eye. Vet said nothing we can do because of the diabetes. A week later he can't open his eye, can barely walk, won't eat, so he goes back in. Vet says he has glaucoma, and needs emergency surgery because he's in really bad pain. They take the eyeball out, and sew his eyelid shut. Put him in the cone collar for 2 weeks. Every time he starts getting back to his old self, trying to run around, acting like a pup again, something else goes wrong. Noticed last night he's getting a cataract in the other eye. Strange how things snowball out of control so fast. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 8:55 AM EST Sunday, October 2, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 8:28 AM EST Saturday, October 1, 2011 Gar: I missed you as I am already back in Toronto... Gar ( 69.131.204.60 ) at 1:27 AM EST Saturday, October 1, 2011 Joelc: I go to Chicago about 3 times a month now, one of my main accounts in Rush Hospital as they do a lot of Genetic research in my field of work, which deals with Blood disorders. I am a big fan of the Windy City! Anyone ever down that way, let me know, dinner on me! :) Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 7:08 PM EST Thursday, September 29, 2011 Gar and Tiny C: In Chicago tomorrow...either of you guys around... Gar ( 166.137.140.28 ) at 4:00 PM EST Thursday, September 29, 2011 Tony, Check your e-mail heading to Chicago, dinner on me if you can make it! Gar ( 69.131.204.60 ) at 8:28 PM EST Wednesday, September 28, 2011 New Tablet http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&identifier=S_tablet_landing&mid=&rid=&clid=&cid=48318943&lid=&XID=E:98382:HEROIMAGE The remote feature would be cool, if it works well. Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 5:08 PM EST Monday, September 26, 2011 Well, I got this set and just have to pay the tax and shipping costs and I get to keep the XBR2 which isn't that bad quite yet. Moving this puppy up North and putting this set, in it's place. http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666327041 Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 2:45 PM EST Monday, September 26, 2011 Speaking of TVs... Doh!!!! ;) I guess I will be a Sony Fanboy for some time... As many remember I had a XBR1 the famous TV that Cajun called had the green haze issue. Mine seemed to be fine but I decided to check it out to be sure and it had the issue. Sony tried to fix it twice, but replacing the Optical Block, both times it failed. So they replaced it with my Trusty XBR2, which I have had for 7 years and 7000 hours on first bulb, well now they are offering me a replacement and I still get to keep the set, and I still have an extra bulb replacement. Now I am finding out what model and what I have to pay out of pocket, which I hope isn't much..... Geo: Happy belated Birthday wishes! Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 2:44 PM EST Monday, September 26, 2011 Speaker of TVs... I guess I will be a Sony Fanboy for some time... As many remember I had a XBR1 the famous TV that Cajun called had the green haze issue. Mine seemed to be fine but I decided to check it out to be sure and it had the issue. Sony tried to fix it twice, but replacing the Optical Block, both times it failed. So they replaced it with my Trusty XBR2, which I have had for 7 years and 7000 hours on first bulb, well now they are offering me a replacement and I still get to keep the set, and I still have an extra bulb replacement. Now I am finding out what model and what I have to pay out of pocket, which I hope isn't much..... Geo: Happy belated Birthday wishes! BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 1:08 PM EST Monday, September 26, 2011 Geo; LOL! We're gonna need to replace Air Force 1 after all these separate vacations. Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 10:41 AM EST Monday, September 26, 2011 New Toy Added a Samsung 46D6000 to the arsenal..... Very nice picture, hated hanging in the grout about the fireplace and mantle. it sits WAY TOO HIGH, but perhaps tolerable since I can't remove the mantel or rockwork..... Now I have to find a way to "pull" a rock out so I can run a tube through the cavity to run cabling. 3 HDMI, 2 USB, Antenna, Network, and Power...... Thats a future project,,,we'll go whiskey tango for a while. Wish it was easy to put pics here..... Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 10:00 AM EST Monday, September 26, 2011 New Toy Added a Samsung 46D6000 to the arsenal..... Very nice picture, hated hanging in the grout about the fireplace and mantle. it sits WAY TOO HIGH, but perhaps tolerable since I can't remove the mantel or rockwork..... Now I have to find a way to "pull" a rock out so I can run a tube through the cavity to run cabling. 3 HDMI, 2 USB, Antenna, Network, and Power...... Thats a future project,,,we'll go whiskey tango for a while. Wish it was easy to put pics here..... Robert ( 75.72.117.174 ) at 9:57 AM EST Monday, September 26, 2011 That was funny!
Geo. ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 9:23 AM EST Monday, September 26, 2011 BIG AL: He's going to announce his plan to get them back together right after he returns from vacation. In the meantime, he's blaming the Tea Party for making them unwilling to compromise with each other. BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 10:31 PM EST Sunday, September 25, 2011 Geo; Wait, what? Jesse and Kat broke up??!! Oh my gawd! Has Obama said what he's going to do about it? Maybe if he gives them each a few million bucks they'll reconsider. Geo. ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 9:54 PM EST Sunday, September 25, 2011 The day after my birthday and I broke it. Geo. ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 12:27 PM EST Sunday, September 25, 2011 You know what's wrong with this country? I go to the USA Today website and on the front page I read, "Jesse James and Kat Von D call it quits again." Why am I reading that in a freakin' newspaper??!! If I'm sitting here wondering how Jesse James and Kat Von D are getting along I'll go to their own self-centered, self-possessed websites and find out. GEO ( 72.201.5.10 ) at 9:46 AM EST Sunday, September 25, 2011 Thank You! Thanks for the birthday wishes, guys. My son came in from Texas for the weekend and all for of us were together for a very nice lunch. Then we did the final walk-through on the retirement house we are buying even though it will be a little while before retirement. The market is just too good to ignore, though, and an interest rate of 3 5/8% on a 7/1 ARM. All-in-all, a good day. Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:59 AM EST Sunday, September 25, 2011 Good morning gang, I hope that everyone has a great day... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 6:15 AM EST Saturday, September 24, 2011 Good morning gang, back home after 6 days of a whirlwind European business trip...not complaining as I am thrilled to have a job in this economy but need sleep... Geo: Happy birthday my friend, hope you have a great day and afantastic year... BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 12:49 AM EST Saturday, September 24, 2011 Geo; Happy Birthday !!! Gasser ( 71.106.227.140 ) at 12:02 AM EST Saturday, September 24, 2011 Happy Birthday GEO Have a great day old boy! Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 1:20 AM EST Thursday, September 22, 2011 BIG AL: Just bring a lot of Alcohol! :) BIG AL ( 99.73.105.255 ) at 12:11 AM EST Thursday, September 22, 2011 Gar; Well, since we know where the house is, it's just a matter of making sure you're working and it's an HTOC party! We won't steal anything, but you know how wild a nerd party can get, and stuff just gets broken.
Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 9:19 PM EST Tuesday, September 20, 2011 BIG AL: They are very comparable to some of the bookshelves I have heard, I didn't believe it when I read the reviews but when I heard them I was floored. I was more floored by these speakers which are bookshelves and not very big, but a huge sound! I will be going with these up front with a matching center and then rear in-walls. Or, I will just use my Martin Logan's and find a matching center and go with some rear in-walls they make, the problem is I don't want anything really expensive, as this is a Lake House and I don't want stuff wrecked or stolen. http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/imagine/Imagine-Mini BIG AL ( 99.73.106.123 ) at 11:53 PM EST Monday, September 19, 2011 Gar; when you compared them to the bookshelfs you got me worried.
Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 8:49 PM EST Monday, September 19, 2011 BIG AL: I agree, hence the PSB actually sound pretty darn good and are much bigger. BIG AL ( 99.73.106.123 ) at 4:33 PM EST Monday, September 19, 2011 Gar; I prefer an outdoor speaker with a much higher bass output than an indoor speaker. The bass just disappears outside. Joelc ( 212.135.90.98 ) at 2:42 AM EST Monday, September 19, 2011 Good morning gang, hope that everyone has a great day... Gasser ( 71.106.227.140 ) at 1:29 PM EST Sunday, September 18, 2011 Maybe time for an archive? The forum is acting up again. Delay in seeing the typing. I believe that it goes back to normal after an archive. Thanks guys. Gasser ( 71.106.227.140 ) at 1:27 PM EST Sunday, September 18, 2011 Gar:PSB's are on my veryshort listed of favorite affordable bookshelf speakers now. I recommend them to anyone that's looking for something small. If these are even close to the indoor models, it's a no brainer. I have had good luck with the Sonance and Niles outdoor speakers that I have installed for various clients over the years. I have installed them here in CA as well as Washington state, Oregon and AZ. Some of them have been working for 10 years without being covered or taken in during the winter. The only problem I ever had was one of the covers of one of the Niles was blown off by a Columbia River winter storm, never to be seen again. Niles actually sent us two replacement covers for free. Screwed them to the speakers, and good as new. Joelc ( 212.135.90.98 ) at 8:13 AM EST Sunday, September 18, 2011 Good morning gang...I am on the road again and am now in London, England... Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 12:15 AM EST Sunday, September 18, 2011 Joelc: No problem I had a chance to listen to a ton of outdoor speakers over the last few days at different dealers and I must say the PSB CS1000 sounds as good as any great bookshelf speaker that I have heard so far! http://www.psbspeakers.com/articles/Soundstage-Reviews-CS1000-Universal-In-Outdoor-Speaker Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 1:03 PM EST Saturday, September 17, 2011 Good morning gang...I hope that everyone has a great day... Joelc ( 99.226.200.29 ) at 9:50 PM EST Thursday, September 15, 2011 Gar: Apologies for taking so long to get this information to you but theses are the speakers that I am using outdoors...they are very durable and survive the winters well... http://www.sonance.com/products/speakers/detail/137 Joelc ( 38.99.144.35 ) at 9:09 PM EST Wednesday, September 14, 2011 BIG AL: Thanks for the kind words, you and everyone else here is always welcome...as far as the decor I like clean, no clutter and simple with a warm feeling which I believe we achieved...and, the only thing that I would have done differently is order chocolate brown chairs but, not a big deal as the wife is happy... The money thing is still a problem as the costs -- because of the design problems -- got completely out of control so I am hoping to recoup a large portion of it...again, thanks for the kind wishes... Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 12:20 PM EST Wednesday, September 14, 2011 GEO.: For $220 bucks I can get the front 3 and then do 4 in-walls for sides and rears. The in-walls will cost me more most likely. Done deal, as I have a pair of Martin Logan speakers I will sell to pay for the whole thing. After hearing them I was pleasantly surprised and at a loss for words as they were very good. Any suggestions on a good decent inexpensive sub 10-12inch? GEO. ( 209.180.126.10 ) at 12:12 PM EST Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Gar: Those Pioneers also received a very favorable review in Home Theater magazine a month or two ago. Gar ( 184.60.97.220 ) at 9:36 AM EST Wednesday, September 14, 2011 BIG AL: Wow, that Leopoldi Stingray sure is cool looking. I had mostly a assortment of African Ciclids. Then I had one 100 gal tank and one 2 50 gal tanks. Only thing I have now is a 5gal tank with a very active Beta fish in my suns room. LOL The good news is salt is much easier to manage these days. Joelc: Thanks as the Yamaha's were horrible sounding, so I am not going that route. I am however going this route for a Lake House HT, very inexpensive and for the money $349 for 5 speakers and a sub, remarkably very good sounding, but then again they used a very smart speaker designer. http://hometheater.about.com/od/loudspeakerreviews/fr/Pioneer-Bookshelf-Home-Theater-Speaker-System_2.htm I will most likely go with Pioneer in-wall for the rear of the HT and a tower version of these sp |