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1: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Same here... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2024-03-30, 13:01:47 (156.44.157.148)
Soundsmith retipped my Koetsu Urushi a few years back. Not cheap, but certainly less expensive than buying a new unit. Joseph Long would be another option. He does incredible work. *Link at bottom of .......
2: Inmate Central, RE: He was 89 FFS! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2024-03-01, 10:31:52 (156.44.157.148)
Something was bound to finish him off. .......
3: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm spinning Max Webster (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2024-02-28, 13:34:46 (156.44.157.148)
"High Class in Borrowed Shoes"...might be a little obscure for all those who aren't Canucks. .......
4: Inmate Central, RE: Super sweet... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2024-02-17, 13:10:21 (156.44.157.148)
Quickley becoming the Jay Leno of your neighborhood. ;-) .......
5: Inmate Central, RE: I've gone from slight jealousy... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2024-02-04, 08:32:25 (156.44.157.148)
...to full on envy! Great pic...classic lines on that car. A real beauty. I imagine a pretty big step up from the Mini? .......
6: Inmate Central, RE: Good for you! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2024-01-13, 14:16:15 (50.66.49.102)
Seriously! Good for you and I approve in every way! I'm jealous...but in a good way. .......
7: Inmate Central, RE: I don't want to blow it up! LOL! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-12-22, 15:06:16 (156.44.157.148)
It's a very common mod to either turbo-charge or super-charge the Toyota / Subaru twins. I had considered it when I first purchased the car, but now with 120,000 km on the odometer, I'll suffer anothe .......
8: Inmate Central, RE: Don't blow it up ;-) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-12-21, 12:23:39 (156.44.157.148)
The tune used is fairly conservative. Subaru puts a turbo on the same 2.0 liter engine in the WRX, and it puts out 40% more horspower. I'm just squeezing out an additional 10%. But the game changer fo .......
9: Inmate Central, Engine Tuning - Open Flash Tablet (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-12-21, 09:11:58 (156.44.157.148)
Showing off toys, old and new. I had new headers installed in my Scion FRS last summer, and then purchased an Open Flash Tablet to allow engine tuning. The tablet price includes access to several .......
10: Inmate Central, RE: Not bad... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-12-08, 15:07:42 (96.53.175.81)
...but a little off-key .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks, can you tell my why they like such a heavy head shell? nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-28, 13:19:37 (156.44.157.148)
The 103 series of Denon cartridges are very low compliance, and a heavier headshell will help them as far as tracking is concerned. Resonant frequency and all that jazz...see chart below. ::: TOPIC .......
12: Whiner's Woad, RE: FFS Waxxy... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-27, 12:32:48 (156.44.157.148)
See link. What d'you think of them fuckin' apples? .......
13: Whiner's Woad, RE: Can you keep this crap on Rocky Road? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-27, 12:09:34 (156.44.157.148)
If you don't want to read Luminator's posts...don't open the fuckin thread! Jesus! .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Audio Technica AT-LH18/OCC. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-27, 12:07:50 (156.44.157.148)
Audio Technica AT-LH18/OCC is nice and heavy...18 grams...just how the 103 series likes it .......
15: Inmate Central, RE: does it come with a gas mask? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-27, 08:04:16 (156.44.157.148)
...and that's why I used that particular word. If the weather wasn't so cold, there would be barely any visible emissions at all. Key word: Barely .......
16: Inmate Central, RE: No donuts... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-27, 06:21:13 (156.44.157.148)
...I'm far too sophisticated for donuts. .......
17: Inmate Central, RE: does it come with a gas mask? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-27, 06:19:01 (156.44.157.148)
The "exhaust" you see in the background is mostly steam. .......
18: Inmate Central, RE: I'll see your side view and raise you a three-quarter view. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-27, 04:53:20 (156.44.157.148)
The newer headlights look good. Update the style a bit. .......
19: Inmate Central, RE: Something Else... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-27, 04:50:12 (156.44.157.148)
...Scion FRS. .......
20: Inmate Central, Side-view Sunday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-26, 18:06:53 (207.228.78.82)
. .......
21: General Asylum, RE: Symmetrical Speakers setup... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-12, 06:02:07 (156.44.152.238)
....asymmetrical system. .......
22: Inmate Central, RE: Lifted truck (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-11-11, 19:18:11 (96.53.175.81)
Sounds like an awesome dude. We should all be so cool at 83! .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Southern Culture on the Skids - Plastic Seat Sweat (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-10-30, 07:02:58 (156.44.152.238)
Dirt Track Date is awesome...probably my favorite SCOTS album, if I was forced to choose. .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Southern Culture on the Skids - Plastic Seat Sweat (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-10-29, 17:54:30 (142.59.71.96)
. .......
25: Inmate Central, Ford's EV division lost 1.3 billion in the past quarter... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-10-29, 07:18:15 (156.44.152.238)
...which equates to $36,000 for every electric vehicle Ford sold during that period. I wouldn't expect much near term investment with losses like that. .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I can't imagine... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-09-26, 08:28:42 (50.66.41.92)
...adding an extra 38 grams to the 6.2 kg platter + 234 gram clamp (6,434 grams total) of the Woodpecker will cause any added bearing wear. Well, maybe a teeny little bit, but you'd get more bearing w .......
27: Inmate Central, RE: Patches Willow (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-09-06, 11:12:03 (156.44.152.234)
...I kinda like it. .......
28: Inmate Central, RE: Don't the Pilot Sports have stiffer sidewalls? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-08-12, 19:54:39 (50.65.58.81)
Probably. Even the all season Pilot Sport is going to be performance oriented, so stiffer sidewalls are in order. I just went through the opposite problem. Transitioning from Bridgestone Potenza RE-71 .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge slanted in the headshell, incorrect azimuth (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-07-31, 12:15:05 (156.44.152.239)
"I don't see how as long as the vertical bearings are offset to match the headshell offset angle and you are using the alignment that the tonearm was built for so the cartridge is straight in the head .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge slanted in the headshell, incorrect azimuth (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-07-30, 14:28:50 (156.44.152.239)
Try lowering the VTA. Although rarely discussed, adjusting VTA also effects azimuth, just to a lesser degree. .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Steve Earle - Guitar Town (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-07-15, 05:41:09 (156.44.152.245)
It had been a few years. Incredible album. .......
32: Inmate Central, RE: Nicely done. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-07-11, 06:26:33 (184.64.56.76)
Subaru runs unequal length headers on lots of their engines. It gives them a distinctive rumble. My Scion FRS has a 2.0L Subaru boxer engine. .......
33: Inmate Central, RE: Yup, stainless. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-07-11, 06:13:57 (184.64.56.76)
And it's heavy. .......
34: Inmate Central, New Headers (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-07-10, 10:02:49 (184.64.56.76)
Purchased some unequal length headers for my Scion FRS. Should improve midrange power (after a tune) and add a boxer "rumble" to the exhaust note. Far too pretty to be hidden under a car! ::: T .......
35: Inmate Central, Car Show Season has begun... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-05-14, 08:47:06 (50.66.49.44)
...and as an automotive enthusiast / photo hobbyist, I'm in my glory. The last photo is a type of selfie...note the blue Asylum cap! .......
36: Inmate Central, RE: Network News Reshuffle (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-24, 19:16:12 (50.65.58.81)
. .......
37: Inmate Central, RE: New Wheels .. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-23, 13:20:43 (156.44.157.164)
I'm just glad it wasn't the Mini that got replaced by...gulp...an SUV! Not many cars suitable to drive after the Mini...but Mazda does make one of those too. Enjoy! .......
38: Inmate Central, RE: That's actually what he recommends... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-19, 16:48:04 (156.44.157.164)
...but thanks for your input. .......
39: Inmate Central, RE: Lifters for power cables (cheap!) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-11, 19:40:56 (50.65.58.81)
Happy ending to a trigged up situation. I've seen my sharif close calls in industry too. Only a few year left for me...still have all my fingers and toes. .......
40: Inmate Central, RE: Lifters for power cables (cheap!) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-11, 09:50:40 (156.44.157.149)
These shovels can move 100 T per scoop. "Why were you there?" I'm a telecom contractor. I was working in the area. .......
41: Inmate Central, RE: Lifters for power cables (cheap!) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-10, 18:31:22 (50.65.58.81)
That is actually just the power. I'm not silly enough to believe lifters can improve speaker cables! .......
42: Inmate Central, RE: Lifters for power cables (cheap!) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-10, 18:29:55 (50.65.58.81)
Correctomundo. .......
43: Inmate Central, RE: Lifters for power cables (cheap!) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-10, 18:29:31 (50.65.58.81)
The speakers, amps and turntable are all out of frame. Yep and yep. .......
44: Inmate Central, Lifters for power cables (cheap!) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-10, 15:25:40 (156.44.157.149)
These orange cones are cheap at roughly $60 a piece. Great for power cables...even really heavy ones. The sound we are getting since we placed these under the cables has to be heard to be believed. I .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mobile Fidelity Ultra Deck (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-10, 08:48:03 (156.44.157.149)
As a former Scout owner and current Aries owner, I'd be interested in hearing more about the mo-fi deck and why you prefer it to the VPI. Thanks in advance. .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mobile Fidelity Ultra Deck (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-09, 19:48:46 (50.65.58.81)
...go on. .......
47: Inmate Central, RE: Looking at those numbers... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-09, 15:41:24 (156.44.157.149)
I'ts a bit of an eye opener when you consider the average lifespan in the US was 77 years in 2019. It appears the vast majority of covid deaths happened to folks already past their "expiry date". ::: .......
48: Inmate Central, RE: Fake News....nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-08, 15:54:36 (156.44.157.149)
nt .......
49: Inmate Central, RE: excelent musical video about a beaver (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-08, 15:48:43 (207.228.78.73)
"Seriously they have them here too" That might be so, but the beavers you have all identify as Canadians. Fact. .......
50: Inmate Central, RE: Nothing International about it... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-04-08, 07:56:09 (156.44.157.149)
Beavers are a strictly Canadian animal. They ALL belong to Canada. Celebrate all you want, but the beavers belong to us! .......
51: Inmate Central, RE: Works for me in Canuckistan.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-03-13, 09:18:45 (165.225.210.155)
....yummy mommy. .......
52: Inmate Central, RE: Excellent example of a logical fallacy. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-03-11, 08:28:45 (165.225.210.155)
"just glide down the hill"... Obviously you've never been skiing. Ask Mike Schumacher about skiing. .......
53: General Asylum, RE: Got it... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-02-11, 19:02:55 (207.228.78.214)
Yup...set to no access. Thanks Rod! .......
54: General Asylum, RE: Downtime Today 11AM (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-02-11, 14:18:29 (165.225.210.171)
Rod...several photos in my gallery are no longer 'available'? .......
55: Inmate Central, Great News Again! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-29, 17:29:43 (50.65.58.81)
So glad for her, you and your entire family. .......
56: Inmate Central, RE: GREAT NEWS!! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-27, 20:25:27 (50.65.58.81)
I can only imagine your anticipation. .......
57: Inmate Central, RE: Was he holding a cocktail in his hand? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-27, 16:15:30 (165.225.210.174)
What the hell was going on there? The way he answered the door smiling at the cops while holding (one half of) the hammer and a drink? The police also seemed very casual until the attack. ::: TOPIC:: .......
58: Inmate Central, RE: California wants to ban the toxic chemical that gives chrome its classic shine (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-27, 13:18:32 (165.225.210.174)
That's exactly what's happening...folks are fleeing Cali and NY en masse. .......
59: Inmate Central, RE: General Altimax Arctic ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-25, 19:39:40 (50.65.58.81)
Duly noted. Another brand to add to the list. A couple of winters back, looking at new winter tires during the height of the pandemic, I was in a situation where I had to take what I could get...no op .......
60: Inmate Central, RE: Is this a Mazda? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-23, 11:25:57 (50.66.42.69)
Toyota / Subaru. Mostly Subaru. It is very small. Just a hair larger than a Miata. It's been amazing so far. It's reliable and cheap to operate. Really fun. I look forward to every drive. .......
61: Inmate Central, RE: Glad to be seen back at it... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-23, 09:59:37 (50.66.42.69)
Thanks Dean. And thanks for sharing a pic. What brand of winter tire you running? .......
62: Inmate Central, RE: Side View Sunday (Warning: pic of my car...) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-23, 09:57:51 (50.66.42.69)
precisely. .......
63: Inmate Central, RE: Side View Sunday (Warning: pic of my car...) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-23, 09:57:18 (50.66.42.69)
You have mail. .......
64: Inmate Central, RE: Car looks the business - but the view beyond is scary (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-23, 09:56:50 (50.66.42.69)
Car IS the business...especially playful in the winter. The view beyond is hundreds (thousands?) of kms of unforgiving tundra. More scary and dangerous than one can imagine! .......
65: Inmate Central, RE: Side View Sunday (Warning: pic of my car...) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-23, 09:51:49 (50.66.42.69)
Now we're talking! Elegant beast. .......
66: Inmate Central, RE: Side View Sunday (Warning: pic of my car...) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-23, 09:50:50 (50.66.42.69)
Drive on... .......
67: Inmate Central, Side View Sunday (Warning: pic of my car...) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-22, 15:47:07 (50.66.42.69)
(...for all those who are tired of seeing it.) .......
68: Inmate Central, RE: Free Greta (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-17, 21:41:18 (50.65.58.81)
. .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Argh-my first broken cantilever (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-15, 07:05:02 (165.225.210.174)
I'll second the recommendation for Joe Long. He does great work. You can see the results on his instagram page. .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Maybe a side gig? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-14, 17:46:17 (50.65.58.81)
I've got a few styli that could use inspecting. Very cool story Dean and a very cool piece of equipment. And good on the guy who gave it away! .......
71: Inmate Central, RE: Answer to a question no one is asking. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-12, 16:32:05 (165.225.210.170)
I think the point of self driving cars is to help reduce the number of deaths caused by HUMAN drivers. In the U.S. 43,000 people killed in 2021 alone. Won't take much technology to improve on those nu .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, ECM Records (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2023-01-11, 13:55:58 (165.225.210.170)
Just a quick note to say that ECM can still do their thing! I just bought two new records from their production house...Bill Frisell / Thomas Morgan - Small Town, and John Scofield (solo guitar). Both .......
73: Inmate Central, RE: Simply put, Ukraine did nothing to deserve a Russian invasion /nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-12-23, 06:59:01 (50.66.60.151)
Don't be so naive. This is not a one-sided affair. .......
74: Inmate Central, RE: TIME couldn't have picked a better person (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-12-07, 07:23:37 (207.228.78.168)
. .......
75: Inmate Central, RE: reality check, glaciers... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-11-07, 16:35:49 (165.225.210.156)
So without human produced co2, the glaciers wouldn't be shrinking / retreating? .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A better Jelco? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-11-07, 12:30:36 (165.225.210.156)
The Jelco TK-850 and TK-950 are apparently very good tonearms. No longer being made but I'm sure there are some NOS examples available. Another option is a Sorane...I've got the 13 inch version of the .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Gorgeous design... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-10-10, 14:29:22 (165.225.210.183)
...at one point in my life I had considered industrial design as a career. I doubt I could have designed something that pretty though. Thanks for sharing. .......
78: Inmate Central, RE: This is strange - clearly the occupant sensor is already there. nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-10-09, 10:47:39 (165.225.210.183)
Some folks (especially those who live up north!) will start their vehicles and let them run for a bit to warm up before getting in and driving off. Turning on the seat heaters in advance will provide .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tannoy from? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-10-09, 09:51:03 (165.225.210.183)
Not really sure to be honest, but it certainly does appear to be one of the Japanese Jazz Bars that tend to have this type of equipment. .......
80: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Strange.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-10-08, 15:26:16 (165.225.210.183)
Quote "I don't believe it is a grounding issue as the problem only occurs when the stylus touches the record surface. You can have the stylus hover just over the rotating record surface and have silen .......
81: Inmate Central, RE: "Rich people buy stuff. Lots of stuff" (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-10-08, 10:10:45 (165.225.210.183)
...actually most ultra rich folks only spend a small percentage of their money on "stuff". A much larger percentage gets invested. Poor folks on the other hand, spend every single penny they have on .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Motors are torquey... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-10-08, 08:56:36 (165.225.210.183)
...but noisy. I have a VPI Aries II which uses an outboard motor pod. I had to change the feet under the pod because too much motor noise was migrating through the feet and back into the deck and arm. .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, That's a good one... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-10-08, 07:28:56 (165.225.210.183)
I'm spinning Warren Zevon - Excitable Boy .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-10-08, 07:28:01 (165.225.210.183)
. .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks for posting this (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-09-11, 11:31:35 (165.225.210.150)
Yes I purchased a few based on Fremer's recommendation. Great tunes and amazing recordings. .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, Night Dreamer Records (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-09-05, 09:44:07 (50.66.61.24)
. .......
87: Inmate Central, RE: Reasons I wanted a Wrangler... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-27, 09:17:26 (165.225.210.183)
I never did buy a Wrangler but I was tempted some 20 years ago. Reasons listed... -4WD (true 4WD with locking diffs) -The two door is a relatively small vehicle -Manual transmission -Rag top -Durable .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Condolences (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-25, 14:24:29 (207.228.78.179)
Hope you find some solace here and elsewhere, but I can only imagine the pain you are experiencing. .......
89: Inmate Central, RE: Both beauties! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-15, 10:13:22 (165.225.210.174)
I really dig the shape of the cases too. .......
90: Inmate Central, RE: Have two (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-15, 09:46:56 (165.225.210.154)
The Omega on the top left is a classy looking unit. .......
91: Inmate Central, RE: no batteries to replace... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-14, 17:52:15 (207.228.78.64)
...it's an automatic. It should still outlive me. .......
92: Inmate Central, RE: That's a classic look Dean... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-13, 18:36:59 (96.53.210.186)
...and worthy of daily wear. Ever tried a NATO strap with it? The brown Seiko is called the Manhattan. I saw this pic online and ordered one instantly. It's gorgeous. .......
93: Inmate Central, RE: Chunk Wannabe Dive Watches... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-13, 13:46:17 (165.225.210.154)
I've got one of them too! And I'm a total wannabe. I'm not even sure this dive watch has been wet. .......
94: Inmate Central, RE: Very glad you are happy with it! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-13, 13:41:20 (165.225.210.174)
Thanks Victor. There may not be one perfect watch for everybody, but Seiko has such a wide variety, that most folks could be happy with one of their line. .......
95: Inmate Central, RE: Nice! Me, too (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-13, 13:38:05 (165.225.210.174)
Very generous of you to get one for your pet gorilla too! I've never seen the Arabic numeral dial...very cool! I'm a Seiko fan...4 of them now. All automatic. My only other watch is a G-Shock. ::: TOP .......
96: Inmate Central, My most recent watch purchase (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-08-13, 12:11:39 (165.225.210.154)
I was looking to get something a little dressier, and this certainly fits the bill. Rose gold finished case, brown sunburst face, faux-croc strap. From Seiko's "Cocktail Time" series. That's marketing .......
97: Inmate Central, News? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-07-04, 12:23:36 (156.44.152.244)
Why is this particular shooting newsworthy / postworthy? This past weekend, in Chicago alone 57 people were shot, with 7 deaths. Yet the focus is always on the "mass shootings". Scarier to the average .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nagra BPS... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-07-02, 12:25:33 (156.44.152.244)
"Is there any current battery operated phono pre out there?" The Nagra is no longer in production, but they do pop up secondhand fairly regularly. .......
99: Inmate Central, RE: More fun than a box of monkeys !!! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-30, 10:56:28 (207.228.78.254)
"Masturbate together at a distance of at least 6 feet, without touching each other and without touching any rash or sores" WTF? .......
100: Inmate Central, Wide Angle Wednesday (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-29, 08:06:07 (156.44.152.244)
Actually the photo was taken on Monday. Mountainous Mondays? Rundle Monday? .......
101: Inmate Central, RE: Being vaccinated and getting sick... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-21, 11:48:29 (156.44.152.248)
"very different being unvaccinated and dying or almost dying with it. This ought to be quite clear." The vast majority of the unvaxxed who do contract Covid don't end up hospitalized or dead either. T .......
102: Inmate Central, RE: Man... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-19, 14:12:04 (156.44.152.248)
"Guess I'm lucky - I've had flus that were far worse than this, assuming the first 48 hours is he worse of it." That was my impression of Delta, and I wasn't vaxxed. Guess I'm lucky too. .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-19, 13:31:38 (156.44.152.248)
I haven't had Joe retip anything for me, but I did purchase a vintage Grado he rebuilt and it's a wonderful cartridge. He also posts on Instagram and you can see the quality of his work there. ::: TOP .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Have you tried... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-18, 16:36:26 (156.44.152.248)
...putting the belt back on? Silly! .......
105: Inmate Central, Hope? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-15, 11:28:00 (156.44.152.248)
Hope! That's the line now? We hoped? .......
106: Inmate Central, RE: Imo, the biggest problem with vaccines is that people thought they were home free with them. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-15, 11:19:33 (156.44.152.248)
...I wonder where they may have got that idea? .......
107: Inmate Central, RE: Elon Musk Questions Why Jeffrey Epstein's Client List Hasn't Been Released (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-06, 21:01:56 (96.53.210.186)
. .......
108: Inmate Central, RE: You are a... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-06, 20:56:37 (96.53.210.186)
...big softy. And so am I. But I do have a nasty sense of humour. .......
109: Inmate Central, RE: No photo? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-06-06, 11:39:58 (156.44.152.251)
lol! .......
110: Inmate Central, RE: Not my car (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-22, 06:00:40 (156.44.152.251)
...and neither is the photo you posted of the interior. And while we're at it, the photos of the yellow Diablo weren't yours either. .......
111: Inmate Central, RE: I never said it was your car... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-22, 05:49:34 (156.44.152.251)
...you did! Why did you post pictures of a car that doesn't belong to you? You claimed they were "A couple pics next to one of the hangars (nasty cell-phone pics)" from your day of zipping around the .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, RE: OK. Tip o' the hat to Waxxy. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-21, 19:31:08 (96.53.210.186)
To be truthful, the car collection didn't ring any alarm bells for me until the post today. Some guys do have wicked car collections! But my eyebrows did raise at the war refugee story. But his commen .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Story of my life. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-21, 15:40:01 (156.44.152.251)
It's pretty hard to bullshit a bullshitter! Dave seems to have taken his leave. We will see if he addresses the comment once he's had time to mull it over. .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Not at the same time...I beat you by 12 seconds! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-21, 15:31:04 (156.44.152.251)
Dave has also posted pics of a "his" yellow Lambo that were not his photos...taken from the web. I've encountered a few perpetual story-tellers in my time. .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Crackpot vitamin E theories, imaginary Ferraris...- (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-21, 15:22:05 (156.44.152.251)
The truth revealed! .......
116: Inmate Central, RE: Brave man, or pathological narcissist? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-21, 15:01:51 (156.44.152.251)
Brave enough to start up a car company based on technology that few were interested in at the time, and to compete with well established brands. Brave enough to risk his fortune and good health to kee .......
117: Inmate Central, RE: Nice photos... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-21, 13:25:01 (156.44.152.251)
But unfortunately you didn't take them. Starting to wonder about you Dave. .......
118: Inmate Central, RE: It's highly questionable that we ARE dealing with a "brave man" here. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-21, 05:53:46 (156.44.152.245)
. .......
119: Inmate Central, RE: worth repeating... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-20, 18:51:44 (96.53.210.186)
nothing feels better to a coward, than to watch a brave man fail" -someone .......
120: Inmate Central, RE: Tesla down 50% (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-20, 12:36:54 (156.44.152.251)
"nothing feels better to a coward, than to watch a brave man fail" -someone .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I would say yes... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-05-04, 07:45:35 (156.44.152.232)
...but have somewhat limited experience so hopefully others will chime in. I've used an Aries II as my main deck for almost exactly 10 years, and recently purchased another "mid-priced" deck and arm. .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Last night's vinyl spins (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-04-11, 16:42:14 (156.44.152.247)
Holy cassette deck collection! A man after my own heart. Beauty Oracle too...hope you are enjoying the hell out of it! .......
123: Inmate Central, RE: Didn't care who Joe Rogan was a week ago or a month ago... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-02-01, 17:24:20 (207.228.78.230)
...and yet, you took time out of your busy day to post in this thread. Thanks so much for your input. .......
124: Inmate Central, RE: B. S. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-02-01, 16:48:27 (156.44.152.249)
So we both agree to trust only the experts we WANT to trust. .......
125: Inmate Central, RE: In one month, Covid has killed more Americans than. the flu in three YEARS. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-02-01, 16:06:17 (156.44.152.249)
The mRNA injections are not vaccines in the traditional sense. Why is that so hard to understand? .......
126: Inmate Central, RE: In one month, Covid has killed more Americans than. the flu in three YEARS. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-02-01, 16:03:46 (156.44.152.249)
go with the doctors... "Analyzing medical death rate data over an eight-year period, Johns Hopkins patient safety experts have calculated that more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical erro .......
127: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cloth masks DO help decrease disease transmission FROM an infected person,... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-02-01, 15:57:13 (156.44.152.249)
Oh reeeeallly.... .......
128: Inmate Central, RE: So he's only a dangerous source of misinformation 10% of the time. Whew! Nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-02-01, 12:22:07 (156.44.152.249)
again...go away. .......
129: Inmate Central, The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-02-01, 08:28:45 (156.44.152.249)
I feel like this post is probably "White Knighting" for Rogan, something I am loathe to do, but in light of the organized smear campaign, and how quickly some Inmates have adopted an overall negative .......
130: Inmate Central, RE: Changing Rogan's behavior without censorship . nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 18:08:17 (207.228.78.39)
LOL. Changing his behaviour. Give your head a shake. .......
131: Inmate Central, RE: Vaccines Work -- Mostly (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 16:48:22 (156.44.152.249)
Twitter: The Mother of all Covid Montages (humorous!!) .......
132: Inmate Central, RE: Empty, childish post (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 10:51:17 (207.228.78.39)
I'll pile on and agree. Most folks who have a problem with Rogan, have never once watched a podcast. .......
133: Inmate Central, RE: Who knows. If he was vaxxed why would he need cow paste? nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 10:46:13 (207.228.78.39)
. .......
134: Inmate Central, RE: He said so publicly? And you believe him? Nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 10:34:40 (207.228.78.39)
Go away. .......
135: Inmate Central, RE: In more Spotify news... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 09:22:10 (156.44.152.249)
. .......
136: Inmate Central, RE: Yep, guessing like all the folks at Fox News.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 09:19:30 (156.44.152.249)
He has said so publicly...he normally does comedy tours through Canada but now cannot because of not being vaxxed. .......
137: Inmate Central, RE: I bet he's quadruple vaccinated. Nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 08:29:53 (156.44.152.249)
I'll take that bet. See my response to Ivan below. .......
138: Inmate Central, RE: Yep, guessing like all the folks at Fox News.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-31, 08:29:04 (156.44.152.249)
You'd be guessing wrong. He's not vaxxed (he's said so publicly) but does have natural immunity because he did contract the virus. .......
139: Inmate Central, RE: Good for them ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-30, 09:55:21 (156.44.152.249)
...except they aren't being outspoken against the "Man", the two of them are now mouthpieces for the "Man". But then of course we must intervene and save the mindless masses from themselves. We need a .......
140: Inmate Central, RE: What? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-30, 09:51:58 (156.44.152.249)
"What's the difference between with Covid or for Covid?" You must be the head of Covid Statistical Analysis for the CDC. .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Congrats! And I dig the arm! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-17, 18:54:34 (96.53.210.186)
The Grahams have always appealed. So has the HW19 for that matter. And your sample looks minty! I have a theory about the VPI "sound". A big part of the signature "big" sound that seems to run through .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Forum website down (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-04, 06:45:18 (50.66.33.201)
I doubt you will see the VPI forum again. It started as a fun place to share our pride & joys and quickly became a repository for all the glitches and problems with VPIs. There was almost zero partic .......
143: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The platter on the scout is either acrylic... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-03, 09:38:15 (50.66.33.201)
...or aluminum. It's never been POM. Perhaps he was alluding to the Mo-fi? .......
144: Inmate Central, No worries... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2022-01-02, 11:57:04 (50.66.33.201)
...there is little chance of influencing any "young and impressionables" as nobody under 70 watches CNN anyway. .......
145: Inmate Central, RE: I've posted this CDC link before... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-21, 11:48:24 (156.44.152.232)
...but I'm sure most folks here would rather be scared than know the truth. Link to a peer reviewed study of over 500,000 adults hospitalized with Covid-19 (March 2020 - March 2021). Quoted from the s .......
146: Inmate Central, RE: Yes, there is a conspiracy between medical/scientific experts worldwide and Big Pharma. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 15:20:51 (156.44.152.232)
You assume I think there is a conspiracy. I actually think it has more to do with complete incompetency. 10% increase in hospitalizations is "overwhelming" the system. Canada has spent $300 billion so .......
147: Inmate Central, RE:You're almost there! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 14:48:36 (156.44.152.232)
holy drama! .......
148: Inmate Central, RE:You're almost there! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 14:40:44 (156.44.152.232)
...at least you have a sense of humor. .......
149: Inmate Central, "it grates" (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 14:39:59 (156.44.152.232)
...so does all the fear mongering, here and elsewhere. .......
150: Inmate Central, RE: You're really enjoying this aren't you? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 14:25:35 (156.44.152.232)
Enjoying what in particular? The virus and lock-downs? Or trolling the Covid doomsday soothsayers here on the Asylum? .......
151: Inmate Central, RE:You're almost there! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 14:23:44 (156.44.152.232)
Why don't you tell me where YOU think I got my opinion from Carnac? .......
152: Inmate Central, RE:You're almost there! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 14:11:42 (156.44.152.232)
. .......
153: Inmate Central, RE: Really? You don't get the concept that... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 14:01:26 (156.44.152.232)
I had Covid at the end of October. I have natural immunity. No booster necessary. I'm golden. .......
154: Inmate Central, RE: Today's big Headline in Canada... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 13:59:24 (156.44.152.232)
"Quebec shutting down schools, bars, gyms tonight as COVID-19 cases soar" Notice the word "cases". Tens of thousands of cases. 21 people hospitalized according to the same article. 21 is not a big sca .......
155: Inmate Central, RE: Really? You don't get the concept that... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 13:38:58 (156.44.152.232)
This fellow is out and about living his life, while you worry yourself into the grave. Stay scared. 1 in 100 Americans will die in a car accident. Better not ever get in an automobile again! ::: TOPIC .......
156: Inmate Central, RE: Really? You don't get the concept that... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 13:20:24 (156.44.152.232)
Of course I know that! But right now the media is pushing Omicron case counts because the hospitalization and death numbers aren't high enough to mention. Stay scared. .......
157: Inmate Central, RE: If Americans were 100% fully vaxxed... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 13:00:15 (207.228.78.102)
100% of "breakthrough" cases are always among the vaxxed. How bout that math for ya? It's not a breakthrough otherwise. I'm assuming Denmark has a roughly 80% vax rate, and so one can also assume that .......
158: Inmate Central, Omicron in Denmark...over 80% of cases are fully vaxxed (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 12:11:48 (207.228.78.102)
Just wanting to make sure you folks get your daily allowance of fear ... "As per 9 December 2021, 785 cases of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron have been registered in Denmark. ... ... The age of cases ranged betwe .......
159: Inmate Central, RE: Vaccinated and then infected folks may be immortal! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-20, 11:43:05 (156.44.152.232)
...fixed that for you. .......
160: Inmate Central, RE: I made up the part about the diabetics... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-09, 07:46:03 (50.66.33.201)
...but only 1 in 10 beds having a covid patient data comes from this peer reviewed study from July 2021, and posted on the CDC's website. The meat of it... "A study of 4,899,447 hospitalized adults, 5 .......
161: Inmate Central, RE: We Can??? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-07, 20:42:31 (207.228.78.222)
"especially if you don't believe in science" lol!! Especially if you don't trust giant greedy corporations and the government they fund. My Covid infection experience cemented my earlier impressions. .......
162: Inmate Central, RE: What I don't understand is the people that don't believe in Vaxing, Believe in ICUs............... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-07, 06:33:19 (156.44.152.249)
"Why don't they stay the Fuck home and Recover on their own?" The vast majority do. Most covid cases are mild or asymptomatic and never require any type of medical intervention. And only 1 in 10 hosp .......
163: Inmate Central, RE: We Can??? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-04, 16:34:20 (156.44.152.249)
"What kind of warped planet do you inhabit?" Aprox 1 in 500 Americans have died 'with' Covid. Mostly very old or very sick. In fact you could say all were very old or very sick. Chances of dying in a .......
164: Inmate Central, RE: We Can??? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-04, 15:02:38 (156.44.152.249)
"Traditional media" are TV / Radio / Newspaper. Not articles published in scientific journals. The vast majority of folks consume their news from traditional media and will never even consider other s .......
165: Inmate Central, RE: We Can??? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-04, 14:26:09 (156.44.152.249)
Too bad? Not really. I continued to live my life as normally as possible from the beginning of the pandemic. I expected I would eventually catch Covid but I've never been that worried about it. Probab .......
166: Inmate Central, RE: We Can??? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-04, 13:43:41 (156.44.152.249)
"I've read that more severe cases result in a far more robust immune response" Source? If you are getting all your Covid information from traditional media, then you are not getting the whole story. .......
167: Inmate Central, RE: We Can??? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-12-04, 13:09:32 (156.44.152.249)
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine observing over 350,000 individuals with PCR confirmed Covid-19 infection. "Reinfections had 90% lower odds of resulting in hospitalization or .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ingenious! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-11-22, 16:28:27 (156.44.152.245)
...and I will try the same. Thanks Mel. .......
169: Inmate Central, RE: 72 hours bed rest... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-11-21, 08:35:29 (156.44.152.245)
I "finally" caught a case of Covid about 3 weeks ago. 72 hours of bed rest for me too. Well, some time was spent on the couch watching sports. Slight fever, some muscle aches and restless sleep for ab .......
170: Inmate Central, RE: Won't Someone think of the Children? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-16, 08:01:30 (156.44.152.243)
1% die! I call bullshit. Show me the source. .......
171: Inmate Central, RE: Won't Someone think of the Children? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-15, 06:03:48 (156.44.152.243)
The data I'm looking at from Canada shows the vast majority of Covid CASES are among young folks. That's nothing new. Kids spread all sorts of viruses in school. But the vast majority also show no sym .......
172: Inmate Central, RE: I'll take a third, thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-14, 19:45:51 (96.53.200.11)
I chose Thalidomide as it is one example we can all remember, and most folks have seen an obvious victim in person. Pharmaceutical companies are like any other corporation...profit is the singular re .......
173: Inmate Central, RE: Possible downside to NOT getting vaccine? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-14, 09:00:43 (156.44.152.243)
Photos make for dramatic arguments. But the numbers show that the vast majority of hospitalized Covid patients are already unwell. Extremely unwell. Folks under 60 who are healthy are very rarely put .......
174: Inmate Central, RE: I'll take a third, thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-14, 08:55:08 (156.44.152.243)
There would be a point. But the photo could be considered tactless so I refrained. The point being that we have historical examples of approved drugs causing serious harm. Sometimes the "science" is w .......
175: Inmate Central, RE: I'll take a third, thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-14, 07:59:46 (156.44.152.243)
I'm glad you are suffering from no ill-effects Dave. And I'll be glad if it's proven that nobody suffers any ill-effects from these various vaccines. I'm OK with being wrong...it's happened once or tw .......
176: Inmate Central, RE: I'll take a third, thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-14, 07:19:28 (156.44.152.243)
I was tempted to post of picture of child affected by Thalidomide, but I thought better. You folks are all old enough to know and shouldn't need reminding. .......
177: Inmate Central, RE: I'll take a third, thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-13, 20:35:46 (96.53.200.11)
DDT & Thalidomide were both safe and effective too! Scientifically approved! It's not wrong to question the narrative. It does however, make some folks uncomfortable. .......
178: Inmate Central, RE: Possible downside to vaccines ?? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-13, 09:48:08 (156.44.152.243)
Duck 'n cover! Tweaker's link requires a subscription. The link below has Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche's essay in it's entirety. "1. Summary: The WHO's mass vaccination program has been installed in respo .......
179: Inmate Central, RE: Both parties... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 20:51:44 (96.53.213.31)
...have played a part. Before the election 50% of Americans were unsure of the vaccine. Kamala Harris on the Covid vaccine... "If Donald Trump tells us we should take it, I'm not taking it". See the l .......
180: Inmate Central, RE: Not trying to ruffle any feathers... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 20:39:04 (96.53.213.31)
"It's doubtful those costs were factored into your numbers" Not my numbers. Just presenting a view that shows a differing opinion. And you could be right...maybe allowing the virus to run unabated wou .......
181: Inmate Central, RE: Not trying to ruffle any feathers... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 18:55:33 (207.228.78.241)
...but here's a opinion on Covid vs the economy from Australia. Some folks would argue that every life is invaluable...but the discussion is still worthy. "Each life saved by the Sydney lockdown costs .......
182: Inmate Central, RE: Unfortunate about musicians, too. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 18:10:52 (207.228.78.241)
They're have been plenty of comments lately about how we'd be "better off" if the unvaxxed get sick and die. I could search and find a few, but I'mm sure you've seen them too. .......
183: Inmate Central, RE: "People prefer to despise than discuss." (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 18:07:44 (207.228.78.241)
I've had my moments ...but usually after a few gins, when my civility goes out the window! .......
184: Inmate Central, RE: I can commiserate. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 17:50:12 (207.228.78.241)
I've been though ups and downs myself, but have always been able to relocate and find new work. We (Alberta) have come out of our lockdown and are removing all mandates...I'm happy about that, but ple .......
185: Inmate Central, RE: What we've been doing previously hasn't been even close to a REAL, truly enforced lockdown. nt. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 17:36:23 (207.228.78.241)
Well you could shop at Walmart, but couldn't visit friends or family who happened to reside in seperate households. That could get you fined or arrested. A single person was allowed 2 cohorts. ALLOWE .......
186: Inmate Central, RE: Better we never need find out, and if the uncooperative might just be... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 16:58:56 (207.228.78.241)
What happened to rejoicing in their demise? Suddenly you seem so agreeable. .......
187: Inmate Central, RE: I don't remember the economy ever shutting down. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 16:17:22 (96.53.213.31)
My wife works for Air Canada. The Calgary airport employs 20,000 people, most of whom were layed off or paid to stay home. That's ONE airport. Tourism in general accounts for nearly 7 % of Canada's G .......
188: Inmate Central, RE: please point out where I mentioned "no mask mandates"... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 16:05:15 (96.53.213.31)
If you would be so kind. .......
189: Inmate Central, Interesting website...thanks! nt. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 15:06:11 (156.44.152.243)
nt. .......
190: Inmate Central, RE: I'm thinking about the children (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 14:59:52 (156.44.152.243)
...soooo we shut down the economy and keep printing money? .......
191: Inmate Central, RE: This new variant is much more contagious, and affecting younger... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 14:44:43 (156.44.152.243)
I'm not willfully being "limited in my perspective". I'm analyzing the available data, and considering the necessary balance required to maintain both a healthy populace, AND a functioning economy. I' .......
192: Inmate Central, RE: Are you willfully neglecting that all these young people are going to be... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 14:21:29 (156.44.152.243)
So far, the variants are less and less deadly...show stats to back up your argument. Edit: The vast majority of cases have been among the young, so they "should" have a degree of immunity going forwar .......
193: Inmate Central, Won't Someone think of the Children? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-11, 13:57:33 (156.44.152.243)
I'm not sure how Florida compares, but here are two charts showing the most recent Covid case counts and death counts, since the beginning of the pandemic in Ontario. (Canada's most populated province .......
194: Inmate Central, RE: C'mon now!! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-06, 10:55:04 (184.64.53.77)
Stop being so reasonable. This thread is all about gloom & doom. Your lack of fear is not welcome here. (winky face) .......
195: Inmate Central, RE: Will Lambda variant wipe out civilization? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-05, 16:29:29 (207.228.78.213)
. .......
196: Inmate Central, RE: ...and no "quick paperwork" (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-05, 10:54:14 (184.64.53.77)
Quote from his original response... "but if I caught you in my house, I'd have dropped you with the 0.44 mag in the nightstand or the 12 ga in the closet. Fill out the paperwork and call it a day." So .......
197: Inmate Central, RE: "What fantasy land do you live in?"... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-05, 08:19:15 (184.64.53.77)
Quote..."I'd have splattered her all over the walls, and then called my attorney and insurance company. Is there "justification" for being a criminal?" I'm not saying there is justification for being .......
198: Inmate Central, RE: You and she got lucky... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-05, 06:38:36 (184.64.53.77)
"Fill out the paperwork and call it a day" What fantasy land do you live in? .......
199: Inmate Central, RE: Covid anecdote I felt I should pass along (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-03, 22:50:48 (96.53.213.31)
Link to the Wall Street Journal...for those who don't subscribe, there is an audio clip of the article available at the link. I'll try to find a free link and post later. .......
200: Inmate Central, RE: OK--it looks like I'll live... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-03, 20:50:14 (96.53.213.31)
Quoted from the link attached (National Library of Medicine) "Abstract Aims of the study: Patient comprehension is a critical part of meeting medical ethics standards of informed consent in study desi .......
201: Inmate Central, Covid - Who dies? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-03, 14:18:44 (156.44.152.240)
Link to a peer reviewed study of over 500,000 adults hospitalized with Covid-19 (March 2020 - March 2021). Quoted from the study... "Summary What is already known about this topic? Severe COVID-19 ill .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Jim is incorrect... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-03, 06:10:54 (156.44.152.240)
...about the tubes in the Tube Box DS being used as a buffer. This is a common misconception. The original Tube Box used tubes in the amplification stage and the latest does also...quote from a review .......
203: Inmate Central, RE: A link to an archive of the original Wall Street Journal article... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-08-01, 06:48:05 (96.53.213.31)
...for those who don't subscribe. Quote from the attached..."Ivermectin is a promising Covid treatment and prophylaxis, but the agency is denigrating it" I'm still licking my wounds from the last time .......
204: Inmate Central, RE: Yikes... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 16:19:35 (156.44.152.249)
I accidentally posted this in response to another inmate...but it was meant for you. From The American Journal of Therapeutics - "The findings indicate with moderate certainty that ivermectin treatmen .......
205: Inmate Central, RE: Yikes... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 16:14:44 (156.44.152.249)
Why is it silly to discuss? If you aren't interested in the discussion, don't enter the thread. Half the problem is that if someone brings up this kind of info, they are automatically labeled as anti .......
206: Inmate Central, Unlike yourself... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 16:04:48 (156.44.152.249)
...I'm not closed minded to varying opinions... From The American Journal of Therapeutics - "The findings indicate with moderate certainty that ivermectin treatment in COVID-19 provides a significant .......
207: Inmate Central, RE: But, see you don't verify your crappy sources ................. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 15:51:04 (156.44.152.249)
The inventor of the technology used to produce this vaccine is a "crappy source"? Who fact checks the fact checkers? .......
208: Inmate Central, A quote from the inventor of mRNA vaccines... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 15:33:26 (156.44.152.249)
I posted this below, but I'm sure you will not read this entire thread as it leaves a bad taste in your mouth, so I reposting here for your thoughts... Quoting Dr. Robert Malone - Inventor of mRNA vac .......
209: Inmate Central, RE: Oh No! .... You have bought this crap, Hook, Line and Sinker ............. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 15:29:16 (156.44.152.249)
Quoting Dr. Robert Malone - Inventor of mRNA vaccines "In conclusion, I hope that you will join me; stop to take a moment and consider for yourself what is going on. The logic seems clear to me. 1) An .......
210: Inmate Central, RE: Sometimes one needs to go against ones better judgement and say what a load even if folks aren't listening (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 14:24:05 (156.44.152.249)
Thanks for your thoughtful response and thanks for avoiding personal attacks. I will ask you to watch the video linked below. It contains a conversation between three individuals, two of whom are Doct .......
211: Inmate Central, RE: Oh No! .... You have bought this crap, Hook, Line and Sinker ............. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 14:14:24 (156.44.152.249)
Ad hominem...I do not visit Qanon sites. The information I'm sharing comes from accredited professionals. I'm not posting this to piss everybody off...I'm sharing information. If you don't agree, that .......
212: Inmate Central, RE: Suit yourself regarding covid vaccines but please don't push that ivermectin BS... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 13:57:42 (156.44.152.249)
Invermectin BS? It's only BS to those too busy to do their own research. Ivermectin has been shown over and over to be a highly effective treatment for Covid 19. .......
213: Inmate Central, RE: Don't get vaccinated Waxxy... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 13:48:31 (156.44.152.249)
That's my plan. I don't plan on reporting as ordered though. .......
214: Inmate Central, RE: Oh No! .... You have bought this crap, Hook, Line and Sinker ............. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 13:42:39 (156.44.152.249)
Are you aware of the fact that this is an experimental vaccine being administered under the FDA's "emergency use authorization"? And that this vaccine is using a mNRA technology never before used or t .......
215: Inmate Central, RE: Say that's true... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 13:33:01 (156.44.152.249)
Covid 19 is deadly virus, but only for a few, mostly elderly or previously unhealthy people. Most folks test positive with no symptoms whatsoever. Vaccinating the entire planet to rid ourselves of it .......
216: Inmate Central, RE: When our corporate media has lied to us so many times, it's hard to trust them (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 13:00:13 (156.44.152.249)
"Nevertheless, my take on the vaccine situation is that it's substantially better to have (and use!) the vaccine than not to have it and use it." But what if there was a better & safer solution that e .......
217: Inmate Central, "Should You Get Vaccinated?" (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 12:22:01 (156.44.152.249)
Quote from the author of the article linked... "I always get vaccinated. I have been fully vaccinated with the Moderna COVID vaccine. My three daughters have all been vaccinated. I recently learned th .......
218: Inmate Central, RE: Ivermectin (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 11:48:58 (156.44.152.249)
"The Indian Bar Association served a legal notice to chief scientist at the World Health Organization, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, for "influencing the public against" and "running a disinformation campaig .......
219: Inmate Central, RE: Lies, damn lies and statistics (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-07-02, 06:09:27 (156.44.152.249)
" According to CDC, through June 28 324 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the United States. During this time, they received 5,718 reports of death" Only 5000 reported deaths in .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Beer budget with champagne taste. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-30, 18:40:59 (96.53.213.31)
I'm looking forward to comparing the files! Thanks in advance for putting in the effort to post them. Are the tonearm / headshell in the photo fabricated from stainless steel? .......
221: Inmate Central, I think the important point is... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-30, 14:36:50 (156.44.152.251)
...that this discussion was deleted from YouTube because it differs from the narrative. Why would a conversation between three professionals discussing the possibility of vaccine side-effects, warrant .......
222: Inmate Central, RE: What a jackass... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-25, 19:42:09 (96.53.213.31)
I am posting a link to a video / podcast containing a conversation between two doctors and one engineer (for those of us who are impressed by titles) conversing about the very real and serious side ef .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tremendous Home-brew! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-22, 19:37:58 (96.53.213.31)
I fantasize about designing & building my own TT, but you have outdone yourself. The carbon top plate turns my crank. Same with the woodwork. Beautiful. .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, The Bryston Turntable is Made By... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-22, 05:58:25 (156.44.152.244)
...Gold Note in Italy. .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, RE: the most interesting photo from the article... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-21, 16:16:28 (96.53.213.31)
Quote - "It has designed compliance into the deck's 47-ply plinth core to provide a degree of mechanical decoupling of the main bearing and arm from the rest of the turntable structure. Aluminium top .......
226: Inmate Central, Holy Moses! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-19, 17:01:09 (156.44.152.251)
Is that unit still actually in service? .......
227: Inmate Central, RE: Just guessing... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-19, 13:06:16 (156.44.152.251)
...but adjusted for inflation, prolly around a 100 million. .......
228: Inmate Central, Side View Saturday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-19, 11:53:13 (156.44.152.251)
. .......
229: General Asylum, RE: Spikes and pads serve opposite purposes (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-17, 08:25:24 (156.44.152.251)
No. The floor protecting discs are protecting the floor, but not isolating the speakers from the floor. You require a spring /lossy material to accomplish that. .......
230: Inmate Central, RE: I'll recommend he steer (har!) clear... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-07, 19:30:04 (96.53.213.31)
...you and your gang look like trouble. .......
231: General Asylum, Hand Held Radios? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-07, 16:29:01 (96.53.213.31)
...you a collector? .......
232: Inmate Central, RE: I don't think anybody modeled the NC unfortunately. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-07, 15:14:08 (156.44.152.249)
...and again in 2008. My Dad has a 2008 MX5 / Miata green and tan as pictured below....except his is a convertible hard-top. Dad's in his mid 80's now, but he still likse to take it out for a rip. I'v .......
233: Inmate Central, "family income..." (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-07, 14:58:12 (156.44.152.249)
In the 1950's most family income would have been provided by a single bread winner. In 2014, the family income would almost certainly be brought in by two individuals. That changes the math significan .......
234: Inmate Central, RE: Does Canada have much of an anti-vaxxer crowd? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-03, 18:38:11 (96.53.213.31)
"Calgary and Edmonton are likely to have more liberal-minded people. People who have an education. Higher education teaches critical thinking skills in subjects such as history, English, Liberal Arts, .......
235: Inmate Central, RE: Does Canada have much of an anti-vaxxer crowd? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-06-03, 14:28:42 (156.44.152.249)
"Alberta is known as the Texas of Canada. Yeehaw let me shoot someone who is different from me types. The kinds of people I don't want to get vaccinated - with luck the virus will take them out before .......
236: Inmate Central, RE: External Catholic Protection... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-05-11, 12:02:52 (156.44.152.249)
...I wonder how they protect against Protestants. Or Agnostics?? .......
237: Inmate Central, That's the first time I've ever heard... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-05-06, 05:30:48 (156.44.152.249)
...a black plastic watch described as "glitzy", but everybody has different standards. I've already had the watch for 9 years, and I would be highly disappointed if I had to replace the capacitor in m .......
238: Inmate Central, "laying pipe"... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-05-03, 15:17:33 (156.44.152.249)
My daddy worked construction My brother too He got me in the union I'm payin' my dues Oh but the woman I love Has expensive taste She's never satisfied The latest things A diamond ring A car with an u .......
239: Inmate Central, Solar G-Shock... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-05-03, 14:24:05 (156.44.152.249)
...is my everyday go-to watch. Rugged beyond measure and no batteries to change ever. It uses GPS for time accuracy. I also have an automatic Seiko for dressier occasions. .......
240: Speaker Asylum, RE: How about "Triple Tweeter Tuesday"? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-28, 13:12:33 (156.44.152.249)
"Love the LRS What you need: Amp with good power stable to 4 ohms - Check! JVC AX-Z1010 A good for music sealed sub (Rythmic, REL, SVS..)- Check! Velodyne Optimum 8 (sealed and DSP) A 70 HZ FMOD to ro .......
241: Speaker Asylum, RE: How about "Triple Tweeter Tuesday"? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-28, 09:31:45 (156.44.152.249)
Thanks! The Sonys are jewel-like in their build and sound good enough that I'm done shopping for box speakers. I've always wanted to try panels though, and the low price of Magnepans always makes th .......
242: Speaker Asylum, How about "Triple Tweeter Tuesday"? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-27, 07:35:58 (156.44.152.249)
Please accept my apologies in advance, for both my tardiness and lame sense of humor. My speakers are 300% better (above 2500 cycles) than all the others posted here because I have three times as many .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Very nice! Is it direct-drive? /nt\ (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-27, 06:56:19 (156.44.152.249)
Hey John...I believe the power supply below the deck is an Origin Live unit, and if I'm right it's a DC belt drive. .......
244: Inmate Central, RE: Gremlins 3? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-26, 19:03:57 (96.53.213.31)
I guess Gremlins 1 & 2 have already been remade? I bet they skipping right to 3 because it was universally recognized as the best of the series; critic's choice. .......
245: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Awesome stuff! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-23, 19:47:16 (96.53.213.31)
As always, thanks for sharing your collection. I'd say it's enviable, but I'm overwhelmed by 3000 records and would like to get rid of some lol! .......
246: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning... Warren Zevon - Excitable Boy (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-23, 19:44:29 (96.53.213.31)
An album my older brother had in high school and then gave to me when he converted to CDs in the early 90's. It's been played dozens of times and still sounds great! .......
247: Inmate Central, Bicycle Illusion (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-18, 14:51:07 (184.64.52.213)
Not one, but two new folding bikes! A friend bought these second hand a few years ago for half of the suggested retail price. They were unused at that point and they have sat unused in my friend's .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl Pic of the Day.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-04-03, 07:14:34 (96.53.213.31)
. .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looks Minty! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-03-07, 17:24:26 (50.66.51.122)
Beauty deck Dean. Oozes class. I dig the oversized platter. Hope it brings you many years of lovely music! .......
250: Inmate Central, RE: Alright (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-02-25, 07:36:19 (209.82.26.253)
Agreed...let's shake. .......
251: Inmate Central, RE: Alright (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-02-25, 07:19:11 (209.82.26.253)
Must have caught you before the morning coffee? I'm not upset at all. Just having a bit of fun. I'll move along now. Enjoy the rest of your day. .......
252: Inmate Central, ...and another! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-02-25, 06:39:24 (209.82.26.251)
Keep it up mister... there's plenty more where that came from. .......
253: Inmate Central, RE: Uh, OK (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-02-24, 22:06:22 (207.228.78.241)
It's all good. I guess. Maybe not? .......
254: Inmate Central, ...annnd one for you (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-02-24, 21:33:46 (207.228.78.241)
. .......
255: Inmate Central, ...one for you (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-02-24, 21:32:20 (207.228.78.241)
. .......
256: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Koetsu magic (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-01-28, 21:30:46 (96.53.205.135)
That is a thing of beauty! Not a shrinking violet in appearance or performance. Congrats and enjoy! .......
257: Inmate Central, RE: US manufacturing: boom or bust? Well, that depends on whether or not (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-01-15, 20:48:00 (96.53.205.135)
"The guys who worked in the plant pouring metal - these guys were easily making more than double my salary - close to $100k per year - and remember back in the middle 1990s. These were the lunkheads i .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning...Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-01-14, 07:57:13 (209.82.26.247)
I grew up with two older brothers who had a huge influence on my musical tastes. The middle brother was a bit of a Punk and he was the one who turned me on to the Stranglers. We will still play one of .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning...Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2021-01-12, 00:49:55 (50.66.51.122)
. .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Holden & Fisher (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-30, 10:54:52 (209.82.26.254)
I've never heard one, although I have had Cyrus 8vs and XPd integrated amps through my system. I'm a fan of the Cyrus sound. I will try one of the originals someday, just out of curiosity. The main t .......
261: Inmate Central, not so impressive.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-29, 09:13:43 (209.82.26.254)
...the wreath size I mean. Otherwise it's quite a shack!! Widow's Walk too. .......
262: Inmate Central, No link? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-21, 19:51:36 (96.53.205.135)
...c'mon! .......
263: Inmate Central, WOW! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-20, 20:28:02 (96.53.205.135)
Couple serious wreaths there! .......
264: Inmate Central, RE: I always thought... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-20, 09:09:21 (209.82.26.251)
It's pronounced more like Chrissmas, so buddy can really just leave the "T" out. As far as the clean car...light fluffy snow on the east side of the Rockies doesn't stick to cars as much as the heavie .......
265: Inmate Central, RE: Hubba hubba! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-20, 09:03:53 (209.82.26.251)
Nice units! And weather! Pretty lady too! .......
266: Inmate Central, Side View Saturday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-19, 09:22:59 (96.53.205.135)
Merry Chris mas! .......
267: Inmate Central, VERY nice! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-06, 14:33:53 (209.82.26.243)
I really dig the stove too. Great job... beauty home! .......
268: Inmate Central, RE: subway?? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-05, 18:12:39 (198.166.190.58)
...spell correct!!?? Driveway!! .......
269: Inmate Central, RE: 0 - 60 ? Cornering G's ? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-05, 17:49:19 (207.228.78.33)
400 ton payload is the only pertinent stat I'm aware of...but ya, your subway would need some reinforcement!! .......
270: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-12-05, 10:58:18 (207.228.78.133)
. .......
271: Inmate Central, Thanks!! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-24, 08:55:16 (209.82.26.247)
nt .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A few months back... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-23, 14:57:31 (209.82.26.247)
...I spoke to the top Canadian Jelco dealer and he had a blurb on his website about Jelco closing it's doors. When we spoke on the phone, he mentioned that many of Jelco's technicians were somewhat el .......
273: Inmate Central, RE: Yes, two weeks ago... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-23, 14:21:44 (209.82.26.247)
Prima eh? I've never heard of them but will check them out. Thanks. .......
274: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Trying to understand Jelco SA-750 line (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-23, 14:10:56 (209.82.26.247)
I think the rumors of Jelco's demise may have been premature. They are not shipping any new product currently, but the website remains active and they mention nothing about closing their doors. ::: T .......
275: Inmate Central, RE: Moose pic, last night in Anchorage AK (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-23, 06:54:32 (209.82.26.247)
Wow!...he looks like a big one. We get them down in Southern Alberta, but they get bigger as you go further north. Anchorage is pretty far north!! .......
276: Inmate Central, RE: Freshly washed? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-22, 13:47:34 (198.166.190.58)
Looks good Dean. Nice pic! .......
277: Inmate Central, WOW! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-21, 11:06:42 (209.82.26.247)
Amazing captures. I couldn't choose a favorite because they are all so good. Thanks for sharing. .......
278: Inmate Central, RE: Pretty big day for affordable sports car enthusiasts... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-20, 07:41:25 (209.82.26.247)
It' still a very small car. It is just about an inch longer, and it only weighs about 20 more pounds than its predecessors. Not enough to really "eat into the potential benefits of added power". I, l .......
279: Inmate Central, RE: Guess who's second in the country in cases per million population... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 22:48:58 (207.228.78.250)
To the folks in charge of presenting these new case numbers to Joe and Jane Public, it would be helpful to know what the ratio of tests to cases is. I would imagine California is testing many more peo .......
280: Inmate Central, RE: Pretty big day for affordable sports car enthusiasts... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 20:30:05 (207.228.78.250)
Regarding manual transmissions. I love driving manual, and litteraly every vehicle I've owned until my latest purchase has been a manual. It seems that all the ultra exotic cars have gone to automati .......
281: Inmate Central, RE: Regarding the convertible.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 18:00:06 (207.228.78.250)
... "Fuji Heavy Industries President Yasuyuki Yoshinaga dismissed rumors of such a car, claiming that the "engineering department told me that losing the entire roof requires a complete redesign of th .......
282: Inmate Central, RE: i'd have to go for the (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 15:51:06 (209.82.26.247)
If only driving on pavement, the Honda's a good way to go. It's the fastest feeling of the bunch by a pretty good margin, and drives like a good car. My Frontier on the other hand drives like a truck! .......
283: Inmate Central, Done and Done... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 15:34:56 (209.82.26.247)
Does the article mention anything about Gin? .......
284: Inmate Central, RE: A 2019 Nissan Frontier... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 13:27:02 (207.228.78.250)
Dave! You got me all defensive about my truck! Just posting a link to a video. I watch TFL (The Fast Lane) on YouTube quite frequently. A few years back they compared Nissan, Toyota, Honda and a Chev .......
285: Inmate Central, Actually... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 13:07:13 (207.228.78.250)
...it's a 15 year old truck. The 2005 model is virtually identical save for the navigation / touchscreen gizmos. Nissan did it right in 2005 and sold more Frontiers last year than they ever have. In c .......
286: Inmate Central, RE: c'omon, you can get 3-4 for what a decent pickup will cost ya nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 11:31:08 (209.82.26.247)
Depends on your standards, but I was able to pick up a brand new 2019 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X (fully loaded - leather, sunroof, the worx!)for $33,000 CAD ($25,000 USD) all in! But the Frontier is an an .......
287: Inmate Central, RE: Agreed... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 11:25:44 (209.82.26.247)
...but I think most folks now have a higher tolerance for debt load than they did a decade or three ago. I literally know zero people who would go out and pay cash for a new car. Low low low interest .......
288: Inmate Central, RE: Hyundai Veloster Turbo (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 09:14:00 (209.82.26.247)
Ha! My brother just purchased the Veloster N to replace his 10 plus year old Miata. I think he'll keep the Miata though. I haven't had a chance to drive the Veloster yet. He say's its a hoot! ::: TOPI .......
289: Inmate Central, RE: Looks like a Nissan Z nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 07:23:02 (209.82.26.247)
There is a new Z on the way...the 400. I like the design, but it's a bigger more expensive car. .......
290: Inmate Central, RE: Pretty big day for affordable sports car enthusiasts... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 07:20:24 (209.82.26.247)
How many girls? Groceries!!?? Actually it does have a back seat, although it's a very tight space, meant more for children than adults. The back seats also fold down flat and create a sizable trunk sp .......
291: Inmate Central, RE: I don't consider $30K to be affordable. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 07:13:37 (209.82.26.247)
By modern sports car standards, $30K is cheap!! But I'm with you...I'm tight with my money, and have mostly driven affordable hatchbacks. The used market for the Toyobaru twins is remarkably affordabl .......
292: Inmate Central, RE: Nice, but... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 07:05:03 (209.82.26.247)
I doubt there will be a drop-top as it's never been part of the design ethos. My Dad and brother both have an MX-5(Miata)so I understand your want for a convertible...I love driving them too. It's to .......
293: Inmate Central, RE: The biggest difference... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-19, 07:02:05 (209.82.26.247)
The dreaded torque dip! Yes, being able to access that torque earlier on in the RPM range should be a significant improvement. Another big improvement is that the torsional stiffness has increased 50% .......
294: Inmate Central, Pretty big day for affordable sports car enthusiasts... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-18, 19:11:40 (207.228.78.250)
... pretty exciting for this enthusiast anyway. The next gen Subaru BRZ revealed. I'm kinda meh on the looks, but the increase in torque to 185 ft/lbs is appealing. I drive the Scion/Toyota twin, a .......
295: Inmate Central, RE: Very poor (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-09, 02:44:18 (198.166.190.58)
I would think that the vast majority of non-voters are "uninformed" and therefor should not be voting anyway. But then I would also think that the vast majority of voters are uninformed, and so they t .......
296: Inmate Central, RE: Has anybody tried the keto diet? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-08, 19:58:01 (198.166.190.58)
I would imagine green tea is fine...I used to drink black coffee and it seemed compatible with the diet, but now I'm just doing hot water. If you haven't already checked into him, you should check out .......
297: Inmate Central, Car Interior Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-08, 16:21:07 (207.228.78.228)
Renault R5 Turbo... .......
298: Inmate Central, RE: A beautiful car I never knew existed ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-08, 09:06:29 (209.82.26.248)
It's almost erotic looking! Maybe I have a problem? .......
299: Inmate Central, RE: RIP Sue Kraft... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-08, 09:05:10 (209.82.26.248)
Very shocking...Sue will be missed around here. Rest in peace. .......
300: Inmate Central, RE: Has anybody tried the keto diet? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-05, 15:35:52 (198.166.190.58)
Hey Violinist. I think eating earlier in the day might be even better, because you can load up on enough calories to keep you energetic through the day, and then sleep through the "hungriest" part of .......
301: Inmate Central, RE: Car Interior Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-03, 17:49:17 (207.228.78.139)
Skills. The amount of time and effort that goes into custom cars/bikes demands respect, even if the final product is not to one's taste. .......
302: Inmate Central, RE: Taco Bell Hates Vegans! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-03, 14:30:11 (209.82.26.247)
Not all vegans do it for the health aspect. Some just don't like the idea of eating animals or animal products. I work with a guy who's vegan and he eats junk food all day and has a huge pot-belly. :: .......
303: Inmate Central, RE: Car Interior Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-03, 14:28:03 (209.82.26.247)
Pretty good chance! .......
304: Inmate Central, RE: Has anybody tried the keto diet? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-03, 14:03:47 (209.82.26.247)
Keto is not a "diet" meant for losing weight, although that is one of the effects. It was originally developed to treat childhood epilepsy...see the link. Keto will change the metabolic system to run .......
305: Inmate Central, RE: Car Interior Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-03, 12:39:20 (209.82.26.247)
Unfortunately not Dave. I subscribe to a magazine called Gnarly...in fact the only mag that I still do subscribe to...mostly about custom car / bike culture. I stole this image from their Instagram .......
306: Inmate Central, Car Interior Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-11-02, 17:59:12 (207.228.78.212)
. .......
307: Inmate Central, RE: Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-10-24, 20:54:20 (198.166.190.58)
Abe...that battery powered snow blower still working for you? .......
308: General Asylum, My new favorite amplifier... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-10-24, 11:02:46 (209.82.26.248)
.......
309: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-10-24, 10:47:17 (209.82.26.248)
Photo is from last weekend...the roads were clear enough to take the FRS for a rip later that day...fun stuff. The car feels extra zippy in cold weather. Winter tires needed soon though. ::: TOPIC: .......
310: Inmate Central, RE: Best Budget car for audio...Mazda (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-10-24, 10:41:06 (209.82.26.248)
I'm not sure to be honest. I purchased the vehicle used, so it came with what it came with. Also, I don't really need a good sound system in that car...There's enough entertainment value in just drivi .......
311: Inmate Central, RE: Front View Friday ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-10-24, 10:02:52 (209.82.26.248)
Sweet! I need to get out for one last rip before the winter tires go on. D'you put winter tires on the Mini Dean? .......
312: Inmate Central, RE: Best Budget car for audio...Mazda (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-10-24, 10:00:55 (209.82.26.248)
My Nissan Frontier came with the upgraded Rockford-Fosgate stereo system and I think it sounds great! I can plug in my hi-rez portable digital unit or stream over Bluetooth (which I do for books-on-ta .......
313: Inmate Central, RE: the slate roof should last 3 lifetimes... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-09-23, 19:39:38 (198.166.190.58)
...and I'm sure I would dig the old fireplaces. The rest could become a hobby / albatross depending on your personality. 12 years ago I bought a WWII era house...lovely sturdy unit, best acoustic spac .......
314: Inmate Central, RE: Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-28, 20:08:54 (207.228.78.71)
It's supposed to rain HARD this weekend...will wash the remainder after the deluge. .......
315: Inmate Central, RE: Flat Tire Friday ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-28, 17:15:07 (207.228.78.71)
The front one is flat...not sure what to say about the rear one. You trade the Mini in for an Audi Dean? .......
316: Inmate Central, Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-28, 15:37:06 (209.82.26.252)
...could have saved it for Muddy Monday. .......
317: Inmate Central, RE: 2020 is a polka dot swan..... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-28, 10:18:36 (209.82.26.252)
"Companies like McDonald's simply replaced those workers with automated kiosks" McDonalds was heading in that direction anyway...as are any large company with thousands of employees...automate...elimi .......
318: Inmate Central, RE: You can be a Vegetarian/Vegan on Atkins (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-28, 09:54:14 (209.82.26.252)
"Other diets like the Keto diet is basically an Atkins Rippoff " Quote.... "The classic therapeutic ketogenic diet was developed for treatment of paediatric epilepsy in the 1920s and was widely used i .......
319: Inmate Central, RE: North SF Bay fires (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-19, 20:09:58 (207.228.78.65)
Great advice...don't wait for an official order, get things ready to move and pronto! Be well! .......
320: Inmate Central, Re: Sweet! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-19, 20:07:37 (207.228.78.65)
I think you'll love it Abe. I've got the original e-m1 and it's more camera than I'll ever need. Very weather resistant too! I use a 4/3 adapter to run all my full size Olympus lenses. Works great! :: .......
321: Inmate Central, RE: Holy Frick! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-14, 20:50:23 (207.228.78.126)
The list/combination of ingredients has my mouth watering...more photos please! .......
322: Inmate Central, RE: How many hospitalized? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-14, 20:47:57 (207.228.78.126)
600,000 is a big scary number, but how many were actually sick? Or sick enough to go to a hospital? .......
323: Inmate Central, Front End Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-14, 06:07:33 (209.82.26.252)
STOP! .......
324: Inmate Central, RE: a couple more Colorado pix (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-12, 15:58:13 (209.82.26.252)
Awesome...thanks for sharing! Once the borders open back up, I'll be road tripping through that area! You're beautiful photos have reinvigorated my vigor! .......
325: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I think you'll dig it... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-08, 07:42:48 (50.66.51.122)
As far as I am aware there is no difference between what I have, and the SE. That designation was added after the second lower priced Tube Box was released, perhaps to differentiate between the two. I .......
326: Vinyl Asylum, RE: OK--so I ordered a phono-stage and cart... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-08, 07:30:10 (50.66.51.122)
"Tubes have a large impact even though they are only used in the output stage"... This is a common misconception, that the tubes in the Tube Box are used as simple buffers, to add a bit of tubey sound .......
327: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You are correct! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-06, 18:32:02 (50.66.51.122)
" those concrete blocks really have to go." Beautiful workmanship. Thanks for documenting the process and sharing. Now get to work on some speaker stands! .......
328: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I think you'll dig it... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-06, 09:13:02 (50.66.51.122)
The Tube Boxes have always been under-appreciated by hifi hoi polloi because of the brand name and the lowish price. I have the original Tube Box and I still think its one of the better phono stages I .......
329: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-08-01, 11:33:00 (207.228.78.12)
. .......
330: Speaker Asylum, "no thanks, I'm trying to cut back...." (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-19, 08:15:00 (209.82.26.252)
The big thing keeping me from buying another dozen sets of speakers "to try" is divorce. My wife has been very patient over the years, but if I was to cave in to my every whim, I'd have 30 pairs of sp .......
331: Speaker Asylum, I own a variation... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-18, 14:28:46 (209.82.26.248)
...and would say that your memories are correct. It's certainly one of the best tweeter implementations that I've heard. ELAC 310ce .......
332: Inmate Central, RE: You ALWAYS get those SKIES!... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-18, 11:20:45 (209.82.26.248)
Thanks. I don't "wait all day"...I drive around all day burning up fuel and rubber and the photo opportunities present themselves. Plus I took at least a dozen photos that day which would not be worth .......
333: Inmate Central, RE: Very nice. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-18, 11:16:09 (209.82.26.248)
Thanks. R.E. the crazy weather; the same weather patterns that create such beautiful clouds / skies also bring a month or so of thunderstorms which can produce skull-cracking hail. We had a storm .......
334: Inmate Central, RE: Very dramatic ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-18, 11:08:25 (209.82.26.248)
Thanks Dean. I'm still having fun just driving the damned thing. The photo opportunities come easy when I'm always in car! The line on the road...they don't look that long when you are whipping by the .......
335: Inmate Central, Side View Saturday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-18, 08:03:11 (209.82.26.248)
. .......
336: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm calling horse doo-doo! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-10, 09:01:40 (50.66.51.122)
I have no idea why so many manufactures have incompetent engineers? Maybe it's just a whole bunch cheaper. I bought one, in 1991. A Kenwood KD-990. It was my first turntable so I was ignorant. ::: TO .......
337: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm calling horse doo-doo! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-09, 10:41:24 (50.66.51.122)
"I'm just not aware of "many modern tonearms with no bearing offset." Therefore, I'm calling "horse doo doo" on that one. ;-)" A quick scan of tonearm images on Google brought up these examples. If I .......
338: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'm calling horse doo-doo! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-07, 16:00:38 (209.82.26.252)
" and most of my LPs are perfectly flat" I realize that your statement is hyperbolic John, but I would think that NONE of your records are PERFECTLY flat. Most probably aren't even virtually flat. And .......
339: Inmate Central, Car Show Pic of the Day....(Covid) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-07-01, 21:10:51 (198.166.190.58)
Since the bat-virus messed up my car show circuit this year, I thought I'd post a photo I took 3 years ago during this same time of year. Looking at this BMW, Pontiac and Mooney combination, I'd sa .......
340: Inmate Central, RE; That's a doozy! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-06-22, 13:49:25 (209.82.26.248)
nt .......
341: Inmate Central, RE: That image... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-06-20, 20:19:59 (207.228.78.227)
...is terrifying! I can't imagine what you must be feeling but please play it safe! .......
342: Inmate Central, RE: That your Fit in the background? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-06-20, 20:17:49 (207.228.78.227)
Those are fun little cars. I dig yer rims. And I like the look of a dropped SUV. .......
343: Inmate Central, RE: Spent most of last Friday in the ER. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-06-20, 15:12:26 (198.166.190.58)
I can't imagine the feeling...yikes. Glad the heart is good and agree about the Star Wars series. Keep on trucking'! .......
344: Inmate Central, RE: Toyobaru... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-06-20, 14:53:16 (209.82.26.248)
I'm not sure why Toyota dissolved the brand, but I'm guessing accountants had a big say in it. The car isn't much Scion or Toyota. The engine, transmission and the vast majority of the rest of the car .......
345: Inmate Central, RE: Toyobaru... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-06-20, 10:34:55 (209.82.26.248)
Thanks! Mine is a Scion FRS, but since the demise of the Scion brand, the current one's are called Toyota 86. Oh and they are manufactured by Subaru. And there is a twin called the Subaru BRZ. It's ki .......
346: Inmate Central, Side View Saturday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-06-20, 06:00:23 (198.166.190.58)
. .......
347: Inmate Central, RE: I turned 49 a few days ago... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-06-18, 10:26:33 (209.82.26.248)
...still just a kid! .......
348: Vinyl Asylum, "2 years to develop"... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-05-19, 07:16:41 (50.66.51.122)
...LOL! .......
349: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ok fellas. I pulled the trigger on AT33 MONO... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-05-17, 22:25:43 (50.66.51.122)
A few Aro tops eh? Those must have been tough to find. Having extra armwands really is the quickest and most convenient way to swap cartridges. It is more expensive though. I run the original 10 inch .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Love to try a stone-bodied Koetsu in my system someday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-05-16, 10:16:26 (50.66.51.122)
I'd not considered any other mono carts. My list of mono records is short...about 5% of my total collection. I really don't need anything better than the Quintet at this point. Of course I didn't "nee .......
351: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dyna Karat, 47 Labs and Koetsu... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-05-15, 14:53:13 (50.66.51.122)
...in no particular order. I really dig the Ortofon Mono. I had an AT33 mono too and they are both great cartridges, but no need for two mono carts so I ended up selling the Audio Technica. The AT33 i .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, 47 Labs MC Bee... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-05-15, 09:51:17 (50.66.51.122)
...along with a few others. Dyna Karat MK3 Koetsu Urushi Platinum Paradox Pulse / Denon 103r Lyra Kleos Audio Technica 150sa Audio Technica AT33ev Nagaoka MP200 Ortofon Quintet Mono .......
353: Inmate Central, RE: Tires... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-04-28, 09:48:14 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks for the response...I just placed an order for the Bridgstone RE-71r. The stock tires on the FRS are some budget, low rolling resistance Michelins. Here's a quote from an article describing the .......
354: Inmate Central, RE: How do you always come up with those cool weather shots. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-04-25, 13:00:09 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks! I live in southern Alberta. It's basically prairie except for the west edge of the province where it becomes mountainous. The long prairie views (big sky!) combined with the turbulent weather .......
355: Inmate Central, RE: I'm a masochist... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-04-25, 12:51:27 (50.66.51.122)
...I like a punishing ride. The FRS had Potenzas on it when I bought it. Great tire. .......
356: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-04-25, 10:01:43 (50.66.51.122)
Coming up on a year of ownership....still no speeding tickets! Time to swap out the winter tires. I'm planning on purchasing a set of high performance summer tires for the Silver Sled and have so f .......
357: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-02-29, 09:03:36 (207.228.78.41)
C-19 can't catch me...moving too quick. .......
358: Inmate Central, RE: Looks real peaceful and COLD out there! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-02-16, 11:35:03 (209.82.26.248)
It is both peaceful and cold...and no, not too much traffic on most days. Lots of farmhouses scattered through the area though, so help is available in case of breakdown. .......
359: Inmate Central, Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-02-14, 15:06:42 (207.228.78.214)
. .......
360: Inmate Central, RE: Just like my Colorado drive home today !! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-02-12, 12:04:00 (50.65.57.70)
Thanks Abe! It's the first brand new vehicle I've ever purchased. It's 2 months old and I'm loving it more everyday. 13,000 kms on it so far. The Scion FRS is still my favorite ride though. (Still no .......
361: Inmate Central, RE: Side View Sunday ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-02-12, 11:58:55 (50.65.57.70)
Nice Dean! Micro-car, macro-shack! .......
362: Inmate Central, RE: That looks like North Dakota on a sunny day. Do you have survival (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-02-07, 14:43:29 (207.228.78.57)
Yes Mom I do have a survival kit. (Winky face!) Ive got a heavy jacket, down vest, boots, mitts, toque, and a sleeping bag. I also have a hatchet, shovel, and a few cans of sardines. I like being pre .......
363: Inmate Central, Front-end Friday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-02-07, 08:58:56 (207.228.78.57)
. .......
364: Inmate Central, RE: Much cleaner than my car ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-18, 15:21:23 (207.228.78.6)
My truck would look like that too Dean, if the temperature was about 20 degrees Celsius warmer. It's so cold that nothing sticks to it. The roads have a bit of snow on them, but otherwise are bone dry .......
365: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-18, 08:19:42 (209.82.26.252)
-30c is not so bad when you have heated seats! BTW...the Goodyear Duratracs are performing admirably under these extreme conditions. .......
366: Inmate Central, RE: This is what our downtown looks like today... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-15, 16:09:00 (207.228.78.224)
Yesterday I drove from just north of Calgary to Fort Mac. -31c when I left and -31c when I arrived in the 'Mac. The coldest spot was Red Deer at -36c. .......
367: Inmate Central, RE: Why not? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-12, 15:29:25 (50.66.51.122)
Exactly! Seems like you have all your ducks in a row. Savor the one 'go round' you get. Believe me, if I could own an exotic, I would. I'm still under 50, so maybe one day. Enjoy!! .......
368: Inmate Central, RE: Yes, now I remember your thread about the Fort GT... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-12, 12:59:10 (50.66.51.122)
...and you've also got a Ferrari? You won't get much sympathy from me when you have to buy new tires!! ;-) I've got a sporty little car...and because it's extremely affordable (by sports car stand .......
369: Inmate Central, RE: OK now you've got me curious... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-12, 11:52:56 (50.66.51.122)
...Let's hear bout these two vehicles!! .......
370: Inmate Central, RE: 225/55-19!! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-12, 09:15:16 (50.66.51.122)
19 inch rims! The unfortunate part of big rims, the tire price goes up exponentially. I've got 265/75 -16 and the price of tires is quite reasonable - for the actual amount of rubber you're getting. .......
371: Inmate Central, Side-view Sunday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-12, 08:15:12 (207.228.78.253)
-25c here this morning, the equivalent of -13f for those south of the 49th parallel. It's supposed to get colder yet this week. Winter is most definitely here. Put some new shoes on the Frontier... .......
372: Inmate Central, RE: My Ego is to big for a car, hence the SUV (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-06, 21:44:08 (24.244.29.182)
I love the color scheme, and to me that's a top feature...but surely gas powered snow blowers are the way to go! (I work in the industry!) (Winky face) Keep us posted as to the performance... please a .......
373: Inmate Central, RE: more birds. Getting the hang of it (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-06, 13:39:49 (209.82.26.249)
Beautiful shots!! I'm a bit of a bird nerd myself. I also run an Oly...EM1 mk1. Please keep sharing the photos...they are inspiring me to pick up my camera again. .......
374: Inmate Central, RE: Different but okay by me. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-04, 17:44:24 (24.244.29.211)
You haven't tried my chili! (winky face) Chili was the most portable hot food I could manage....eaten from thermoses around a campfire. I've had plenty of traditional xmas meals and will have plenty m .......
375: Inmate Central, RE: That would be one of the safety requirements.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-04, 17:01:07 (207.228.78.92)
That's the kind of escort that would be worth breaking the rules for! .......
376: Inmate Central, RE: Beautiful landscape ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-04, 16:30:08 (207.228.78.92)
Thanks Dean. NYC has its own appeal...at least it did when I was young and energetic! The days prior to xmas we were socked in with fog. I was very happy to wake xmas morning to crystal clear skies.. .......
377: Inmate Central, RE: and another... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-04, 16:25:36 (207.228.78.92)
...taken by my brother on the drive out of the area. Testing the traction! .......
378: Inmate Central, RE: I thought you were a day early but.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-04, 15:30:09 (24.244.29.211)
The mountains are part of the Kananaskis Range in southern Alberta's Rockies. The fire extinguisher is mandatory for any vehicle entering the oil & gas site where I work, as are the amber beacon and t .......
379: Inmate Central, RE: Today is the day that things will escalate down here! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-04, 12:46:40 (207.228.78.92)
We've had some major forest fires in our area of the world, but NOTHING like what's happening now in Australia! It's truly unfathomable. There really seems like nothing can be done to stop them at thi .......
380: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2020-01-04, 12:42:25 (207.228.78.92)
Took this photo on Christmas day. I spent the day with my brother driving some mountain roads. Stopped and had a campfire... and dinner was my homemade chili. .......
381: Inmate Central, RE: How many flashlights do you have? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-12-29, 15:25:36 (50.66.51.122)
That person...most likely a guy...is my hero! Not really and truly, but I have a bit of a flashlight fetish. I have probably twenty. When I was a kid, it was impossible to find a working flashlight in .......
382: Inmate Central, RE: It was a fattening Christmas ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-12-26, 21:58:29 (50.66.51.122)
I scrolled through the photos before I read what you had written...and assumed it was all one meal!! Either way, looks like a wonderful series of meals. Drool worthy! .......
383: Inmate Central, RE: 110's not so bad... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-12-24, 19:35:47 (50.66.51.122)
...once you've had a taste of 220!! Subjectively more than twice as painful. .......
384: Inmate Central, RE: Close! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-12-22, 17:44:20 (50.66.51.122)
It's actually highway 63 and I'm parked at a rest stop just north of Wandering River. There's not that much snow so far this year. I always drive carefully this stretch of road -thanks- and I'm home s .......
385: Inmate Central, RE: Northern Alberta ...nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-12-22, 17:40:49 (50.66.51.122)
Yup, it's a Frontier, or as I like to call it, a poor man's Tacoma! .......
386: Inmate Central, RE: Northern Alberta ...nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-12-22, 10:24:19 (207.228.78.64)
Nt .......
387: Inmate Central, Side-view Sunday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-12-22, 08:49:32 (207.228.78.64)
On the road home to spend some holiday time with the family. Hope all you crazies have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! .......
388: Inmate Central, RE: It sure is!! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-29, 10:13:35 (50.66.51.122)
Try this on for size... Open the google search page and type these two words into the search bar... "men can" and tell me what pops up in the "suggested" topics. .......
389: Inmate Central, RE: Wide brown land - Western Australia (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-28, 06:33:45 (207.228.78.74)
I was born & raised in an area of dense forest and rolling hills. For 20 odd years now ive lived in an area of open plains much like the landscape in your photo...though not quite that dry. I still lo .......
390: Inmate Central, RE: The article... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-26, 07:07:44 (50.66.51.122)
...the article is from The Onion. Sheesh! .......
391: Inmate Central, RE: What could you mine on Mars.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-25, 11:55:50 (50.66.51.122)
Inmate51...Yer such a fun person to be around! .......
392: Inmate Central, RE: What could you mine on Mars.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-25, 11:22:49 (50.66.51.122)
I don't think the plan is to bring anything back...as you mention, not economically viable. But if you want to start a colony there, some of the natural resources will need to be exploited. Apparently .......
393: Inmate Central, RE: Old tackle ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-24, 07:49:19 (207.228.78.133)
Awesome Dean! Fun collection! I'm a fan of vintage graphic design and there's plenty to enjoy there. I also like all the tins and bottles...look beyond vintage. Great photos too, allowing plenty of "e .......
394: Inmate Central, RE: Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-23, 12:41:21 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks Abe...I was willing to risk the ticket for the sake of art. Actually it was a quiet morning in our sleepy little town. Not a soul to be seen. .......
395: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-23, 10:19:16 (207.228.78.124)
Winter mode engaged.. still no speeding tickets! .......
396: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Fabiano Nascimento (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-20, 13:31:18 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks! I love Bossa Nova so will check this out. .......
397: Inmate Central, RE: I'm a softy for animals... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-20, 06:42:32 (50.66.51.122)
...and that video makes me cringe...to think of all the wildlife that couldn't escape the fires. .......
398: Inmate Central, RE: Fun Fact!! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-20, 06:26:04 (50.66.51.122)
There is currently over 5 times as many US Dollars in circulation as there was in the year 2000!! Great for the stock market! But really no point in saving money for average folk...cash is losing val .......
399: Inmate Central, RE: Again? Seriously? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-19, 22:33:17 (207.228.78.103)
With the Fed printing money at seemingly ever increasing rates, and none of it "trickling down" to the little people, where else but the markets would the 1 percenters put it all? .......
400: Inmate Central, RE: Got a flu shot this morning. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-19, 18:35:13 (50.66.51.122)
I'm not sure where you got your data....but 67% efficacy seems high...really high. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/flu-vaccine-paradox-adds-to-public-health-debate-1.2912790 Above is a link to 4 year o .......
401: Inmate Central, RE: Attn Rod and other inmates (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-16, 11:46:33 (50.66.51.122)
Yikes! Not what I had pictured in my head. I was imagining something more like hot commie chicks in fur hats (and nothing else) spanking some poor American fella within an inch of his life! ::: TOPIC .......
402: Inmate Central, RE: Attn Rod and other inmates (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-15, 12:45:55 (50.66.51.122)
"stalking me and sending me anti-American themed porn." I'd be interested in seeing that...sparks the imagination! .......
403: Inmate Central, Kids in our neighbourhood ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-11, 11:58:19 (207.228.78.128)
...would be puffing on candy cigarettes, and chasing each other with 'cap guns'. It's been years (decades!) since I've seen a cap gun. If you didn't have a cap gun, you could buy a roll of caps and sm .......
404: Inmate Central, RE: My favourite.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-11, 10:04:08 (50.66.51.122)
...too funny. .......
405: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Odd yet valid question - Audiophile Lo-Fi? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-11, 09:58:20 (50.66.51.122)
I would imagine that the F.P. unit does not spin at 33 1/3 rpm....and would take a fair bit of work to make it do so. .......
406: Vinyl Asylum, RE: At least that jazz lover took his shoes off. And using gloves and a mask is (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-09, 04:55:28 (50.66.51.122)
As my mother would say..."a day late and a dollar short". This was going to be my Halloween Pic of the Day, but you know how it goes. .......
407: Vinyl Asylum, RE: gotta love it (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-09, 04:53:31 (50.66.51.122)
Ding ding ding...we have a winner! ;-) .......
408: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-11-08, 14:44:32 (50.66.51.122)
. .......
409: Inmate Central, RE: California Coming Attractions: (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-31, 21:43:47 (209.171.88.237)
Sidewalk washing?!? Get a broom. .......
410: Inmate Central, RE: Small cars.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-28, 06:54:08 (208.49.194.165)
I dig little cars....although maybe not quite that small. (winky face) British Racing Green...it's a suitable color. .......
411: Inmate Central, RE: Beach please (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-28, 06:14:24 (208.49.194.165)
USVI....yesterday. .......
412: Inmate Central, RE: Alberta.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-18, 18:01:21 (50.66.51.122)
...has the best asphalt in the country. No question. I'm less than an hour from the Rockies with some of the best driving imaginable. I like the curvy stuff too. .......
413: Inmate Central, RE: Gray Hair... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-18, 16:48:29 (50.66.51.122)
...nope! But I'm cheap, so I'm light on the pedal in most situations to reduce fuel consumption. I also know the 'safe' areas around these parts to open it up once in a while. I also like to do on / o .......
414: Inmate Central, Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-18, 09:41:50 (207.228.78.101)
Still no speeding tickets!! .......
415: Inmate Central, RE: Funky Bug ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-18, 09:40:15 (207.228.78.101)
Very funky! We don't get those this far north....at least as far as I know. I'll have to do a little reading. .......
416: Inmate Central, RE: Magic seed (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-18, 09:33:32 (50.66.51.122)
That's half the fun! .......
417: Inmate Central, RE: Magic seed (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-17, 09:22:12 (50.66.51.122)
I've always been truly amazed at the variety of seeding 'methods' developed by Mother Nature. I'd not seen that one yet. Whenever I travel, I collect seeds from various trees and 'smuggle' them back h .......
418: Inmate Central, RE: HA! I feel just the opposite... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-16, 16:17:33 (50.66.51.122)
...my studded winter tires feel like a mistake. My car came pre-loaded with some great Bridgestone Potenza tires...my first high performance car and certainly my first high performance tires. Swappin .......
419: Inmate Central, RE: Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-13, 09:21:19 (207.228.78.196)
My intent is not to cause frustration, but to have fun driving. The photos are secondary. I've mentioned it before that most of the photos are taken with a below average cell phone camera. The photos .......
420: Inmate Central, RE: awe c'mon Dean... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-12, 15:52:27 (207.228.78.14)
Go for a rip, park & click. It's fun! And you've got a fun car! .......
421: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-12, 10:27:02 (207.228.78.14)
. .......
422: Inmate Central, RE: Beautiful Photo (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-11, 15:57:27 (50.66.51.122)
It is beautiful! The cats are lions. Look to be white lions. .......
423: Inmate Central, RE: From cars and coffee in the rich neighbor (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-06, 16:09:01 (50.66.51.122)
Gad the red interior is hot. Porsche silver is not such a bad non-colour. .......
424: Inmate Central, RE: Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-06, 16:07:00 (50.66.51.122)
Wow! That's a true beauty. Classic lines and I love the colour too. Did you take the photograph? .......
425: General Asylum, RE: Yes! Star Tracks (Telarc) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-05, 08:06:33 (50.66.51.122)
I was in my early teens when my Dad bought our first CD player. He came home with an entire new hifi and speakers too...I thought he must have lost his mind! He also purchased a handful of CDs and gav .......
426: Inmate Central, Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-04, 11:21:11 (207.228.78.231)
More of a front-corner view ...same difference. .......
427: Inmate Central, RE: Recent trip to Katmai National Park, AK (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-10-03, 18:29:27 (50.66.51.122)
Awesome photos! That second one from the bottom is other-worldly. .......
428: Inmate Central, Front-end Fridays... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-27, 13:39:37 (50.66.51.122)
Still no speeding tickets!! Time to start shopping for winter tires... .......
429: Inmate Central, RE: Outie... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-25, 07:56:55 (50.66.51.122)
. .......
430: Inmate Central, RE: And here I was, ready for your front end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-21, 08:13:34 (50.66.51.122)
Lookin' shiny! Coincidentally, that's about how far I park away from a curb too. .......
431: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-21, 07:52:31 (207.228.78.9)
. .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looks Interesting... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-20, 08:35:38 (50.66.51.122)
I like both the AT-33ev and the AT-150sa...It's hard to imagine that not being anything but a very fine cartridge. Looking forward to your impressions. .......
433: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-20, 06:46:32 (50.66.51.122)
. .......
434: Inmate Central, RE: Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 17:16:11 (207.228.78.136)
My 'big rig' is a mirrorless Olympus. It's pretty small for a DSLR. I have a small selection of lenses but most of the time I have a Zuiko pancake lens mounted... quality taking a back seat to comp .......
435: Inmate Central, RE: Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 10:10:18 (50.66.51.122)
Cell phone photo...auto exposure (auto everything!) and some cropping / manipulation done on the phone. Then posted it to the Asylum from my phone too! I could get rid of my fancy SLR and expensive la .......
436: Inmate Central, RE: YES it's not a Ferrari... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 10:07:21 (50.66.51.122)
...but it's about as close as I'll ever get to one. It's a Scion FRS. Ferrari-lite. Real lite. .......
437: Inmate Central, RE: Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 10:03:19 (50.66.51.122)
As Abe pointed out, I'm using a Sonim rugged phone. The camera in it is considered below average compared to the best phone cameras out now. I find the quality of the photos acceptable, but the auto f .......
438: Inmate Central, RE: There are no secrets anymore... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 09:59:43 (50.66.51.122)
...yup, that's my phone. .......
439: Inmate Central, RE: Nicely composed shot! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 09:58:50 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks Abe. Yes just a cell phone. But I used a photo editor (built into the phone) to crop and add some drama to the photo. Nothing too high tech that's for sure! .......
440: Inmate Central, RE: Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 09:57:08 (50.66.51.122)
"Why the hell are they driving the car through a field. " For a cool photo! .......
441: Inmate Central, RE: You're good (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 09:56:22 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks...I take plenty of stinker photos too. But if you take tons of photos, some are bound to turn out. .......
442: Inmate Central, RE: Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 09:54:40 (50.66.51.122)
No...I took the photo from the main road (asphalt) which is elevated slightly. I also took the photo with my arms raised fully above my head for a different angle. Turned out pretty good. .......
443: Inmate Central, RE: Beautiful! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 09:52:21 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks...I'm lucky to live in a spot with some of the most beautiful skies imaginable... viewable on a daily basis. .......
444: Inmate Central, RE: Nice ! ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 09:50:06 (50.66.51.122)
"You certainly raised the bar with that one !" The next pic is sure to disappoint then! Thanks Dean. .......
445: Inmate Central, RE: Beautiful compostion! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-15, 09:49:02 (50.66.51.122)
Sometimes you get lucky! Thanks! .......
446: Inmate Central, Front-end Friday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-13, 15:00:42 (207.228.78.136)
. .......
447: Inmate Central, RE: Don't be sorry... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-09, 16:14:32 (50.66.51.122)
...just make sure it never happens again! (winky face) You posted that photo a month or two too early. I'm still clinging on to the remnants of summer. The leaves are starting to turn a bit here alrea .......
448: Vinyl Asylum, RE: There was a pretty long thread about this TT a few months ago. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-07, 12:39:25 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks Ghost! I'll check it out. Shoulda done a search. .......
449: Vinyl Asylum, New Yamaha GT-5000 turntable.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-07, 10:45:35 (50.66.51.122)
Yamaha is releasing a high-end TT. It's a belt drive. Looks like the Yamahas of old, but the interesting part to me is that they've chosen to go with a short arm (8.5 inch) with no headshell offset. C .......
450: Inmate Central, RE: Waxxy - you listen to Everyday Driver podcast? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-05, 11:07:42 (50.66.51.122)
I have watched some of their YouTube videos, but have not listened to the podcast yet...will give it a shot. Thanks! .......
451: Inmate Central, RE: Side-view Sunday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-04, 17:42:20 (50.66.51.122)
The lower light is aftermarket. It's a running light that doubles as signal light....LED. White for running and amber for signals, both colours on the same "bulb". .......
452: Inmate Central, RE: Got pulled over (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-04, 17:36:33 (50.66.51.122)
Good taste in vehicles at your house! One can't have enough convertibles. .......
453: Inmate Central, RE: Speeding tickets. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-04, 17:33:03 (50.66.51.122)
Briskly is my preferred driving style too. I don't need to go everywhere at 100 mph, but I do like to be "quick". .......
454: Inmate Central, RE: You're ahead of (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-04, 17:30:57 (50.66.51.122)
I'm also probably 25 years older than the average FRS driver too...that helps. I'm gaining years but reverting maturity-wise. .......
455: Inmate Central, RE: Rainbow Wednesday! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-04, 17:19:31 (207.228.78.187)
. .......
456: Inmate Central, RE: To WAXXY: (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-04, 16:03:49 (50.66.51.122)
"I see you don't accept unsolicited emails...." Of course not! ;-) Thanks for the photo tips. To be honest, most of the photos of the car are taken and edited on my phone. I do have a quality Olymp .......
457: Inmate Central, Side-view Sunday... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-09-01, 15:40:31 (207.228.78.23)
12 weeks, 13,000km, no speeding tickets. .......
458: Inmate Central, RE: Is that a new Supra? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-28, 21:10:22 (50.66.51.122)
The new Supra? No. The Supra's not even a Japanese car, so I wouldn't consider it. (wink) I'm way below that price range. This car cost me the equivalent of about $15,000 USD for a lightly used model .......
459: Inmate Central, RE: Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-28, 20:51:24 (50.66.51.122)
Awesome and helpful post...thanks! The photo was taken with my cel phone so I can't imagine the flash helping much. I really have to start carrying around my DSLR. .......
460: Inmate Central, RE: Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-28, 20:49:06 (50.66.51.122)
I keep it really clean. But I hear ya. .......
461: Inmate Central, RE: Sweet !! ... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-28, 20:47:59 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks Dean. I took the photo with my phone and it actually looks much crisper on both it and my computer. Uploading it to the Asylum seems to have diminished some of the drama, but I think it looks p .......
462: Inmate Central, RE: Nice! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-28, 20:44:36 (50.66.51.122)
Thanks! I am lucky enough to live in an area where the skies are a constantly changing highlight of the landscape. I could take dramatic photos of the sky literally every day of the year. I promise n .......
463: Inmate Central, RE: The human in the loop tends to be the weak link. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-28, 20:41:02 (50.66.51.122)
"The FRS is a great car right out of the box, if you love driving. Enjoy and keep the pics coming." It is, I do, I certainly am and certainly will. Thanks!! .......
464: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It is a beauty...congrats! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-28, 09:01:08 (50.66.51.122)
I'm a big fan of gold! That is certainly the fluid damping well. The purpose of the optional fluid is to help damp the motion of the arm around the cartridge / arm resonant frequency. Some cartri .......
465: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It is a beauty...congrats! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-28, 08:23:46 (50.66.51.122)
And welcome to the Aries club. Secret handshake will be revealed soon. The squeaking belt is not a problem and also very common with VPI turntables. Its a sign that the motor used is relatively high i .......
466: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-24, 22:06:22 (207.228.78.90)
The FRS is now also known as Stormchaser 1. (winky face) .......
467: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Does the Aries I come with inverted bearings or the well bearings? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-22, 07:51:42 (50.66.51.122)
The Aries 1 is a well bearing design. The inverted bearing came along with the acrylic platter on the Aries 2. What platter is on your Aries? The are quite a few Aries 1 that have had the platter / b .......
468: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Purple Lego Block... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-14, 07:42:16 (50.66.51.122)
...I'm a fan too. Overall goodness, and very quiet "in the groove performance". .......
469: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Jamiroquai is perfect music for... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-08, 09:10:50 (184.64.58.91)
...driving! I keep a couple of Jamiroquai CDs in my car at all times. .......
470: Inmate Central, RE: Thanks Dean! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 22:58:49 (184.64.58.91)
I'm really digging' it! .......
471: Inmate Central, RE: Beautiful photo and car. Nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 22:57:34 (184.64.58.91)
I am! The 240 and 280 were two of my favourite cars -design wise- from that era. Always liked the long front end. I can get some old school louvers and add a vintage touch to the FRS...might look .......
472: Inmate Central, RE: Sweet! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 22:51:17 (184.64.58.91)
Love that colour! Anything else special about them? .......
473: Inmate Central, RE: Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 17:19:01 (184.64.58.91)
It is fun. It's not really fast. The consistent complaint with this car is the lack of torque down low. A Mustang it ain't. But it handles like it's on rails and stays very flat in the corners. The st .......
474: Inmate Central, RE: Sweet! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 17:00:56 (184.64.58.91)
Must be fun to be able to share your passion. Looks like there's an RX8 mixed in the bunch. .......
475: Inmate Central, RE: Beautiful photo and car. Nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 13:00:01 (207.228.78.78)
Thanks! It's my first "real" car, and I'm in love. I can't stop driving it, or stop taking pictures of it! .......
476: Inmate Central, RE: Yessir! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 11:49:49 (184.64.58.91)
Although in reality it bears little resemblance to any other Scion product. The car was called a Toyota 86 everywhere in the world but North America, where it was badged as a Scion. Now that Scion is .......
477: Inmate Central, RE: I'd love to drive one of those. (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 10:34:05 (184.64.58.91)
"...cause it would hard to get back into my own car afterward". It really would. My prior car was a Chevy Sonic turbo. I called it my RS...Relatively Sporty...and it was a fun drive. Lightweight, 6 sp .......
478: Inmate Central, Side-view Saturday.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-03, 09:01:59 (207.228.78.78)
10,000 km in just over six weeks. No speeding tickets. .......
479: Inmate Central, RE: Well Hello Mr. Snickles... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-01, 20:56:38 (184.64.58.91)
...pleased to meet you. .......
480: Inmate Central, RE: Great bass, no subwoofer needed (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-01, 16:35:59 (207.228.78.161)
Mmmm...Rainbow Trout. My Dad would BBQ Rainbow a few times a year and it was by far my favorite meal. I like your Bass. .......
481: Inmate Central, Mr. Pickles is over for a visit... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-08-01, 16:32:00 (207.228.78.161)
...and looking mighty relaxed. .......
482: Inmate Central, RE: One near us has a great look... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-24, 17:31:54 (184.64.58.91)
Sounds like an interesting look. Mine is somewhat de-badged, having only the Scion company logo on the nose and tail. It seems to be one of the more popular cars for young folks to supe-up. Probably .......
483: Inmate Central, RE: Meet Mr. Pickles... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-23, 21:16:57 (184.64.58.91)
Handsome, charming and loud! Very talkative. .......
484: Inmate Central, RE: He's a noble looking beast, isn't he? ... N/T (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-23, 21:15:30 (184.64.58.91)
nt. .......
485: Inmate Central, RE: It's not the new Supra. What is it? - nt (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-21, 20:16:23 (207.228.78.47)
Scion FRS. AKA Toyota 86. Twin to the Subaru BRZ. .......
486: Inmate Central, Meet Mr. Pickles... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-21, 17:16:22 (207.228.78.173)
He lives two doors down and shares his residence with a small family and a Great Dane. I'm pretty sure the Dane's name is Zippit. Mr. Pickles is very friendly and as you can see, very handsome too. .......
487: Inmate Central, Side-view Sundays... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-21, 05:57:51 (184.64.58.91)
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488: Inmate Central, RE: Nice Photo... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-06, 11:10:52 (184.64.58.91)
...and nice rims too. Are they aftermarket? .......
489: Inmate Central, RE: Front-end Fridays... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-06, 09:12:35 (184.64.58.91)
I purchased the car second hand and it came with a few bonuses. The stock tires were replaced with Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 and most fun of all, the aftermarket exhaust with zero muffler! I never wou .......
490: Inmate Central, RE: 215 on the stock rims of my FRS (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-05, 18:23:36 (184.64.58.91)
Narrow by modern performance standards, but apparently designed that way. The stock tires are also el-cheapo rubber. The combination cheap / narrow would allow the car to "break loose" more easily. .......
491: Inmate Central, Front-end Fridays... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-07-05, 16:45:28 (184.64.58.91)
. I've driven over 3800 miles in under 6 weeks. I've found my new addiction / obsession and audio gear holds little interest for the time being. .......
492: Vinyl Asylum, RE: This is my nuts'n'bolts box.... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-30, 14:37:25 (184.64.58.91)
Someone is very organized... ;-) Mine are in one small container that I dump out on the dining room table, invariably hearing something hit the floor but NEVER actually finding whatever it was that fe .......
493: Vinyl Asylum, Cartridge Swap Sundays (Lotsa Screws, but not Much Nuts) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-30, 12:50:01 (184.64.58.91)
Summer Sundays. Mow the lawn, wash the car, prep some food for the BBQ later, swap a cartridge and crack open a beer. Very productive day. Swap from Paradox/Denon 103r to Audio Technica AT150sa. I .......
494: Inmate Central, Front-end Fridays... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-29, 07:30:51 (207.228.78.24)
As my Mom would always say... "a day late and a dollar short" .......
495: Inmate Central, RE: Keto exploring (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-28, 09:49:55 (184.64.58.91)
"At least you seem smart enough to know that a real keto diet is very specific and not just a buzz word for high protein low carb" It's actually a high fat, low protein, low carb diet. You can be a ve .......
496: Inmate Central, WHAT THE FRICK IS WRONG WITH SILVER?! (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-28, 09:05:16 (184.64.58.91)
The newest love of my life is silver! But yes you are 100% correct...the vast majority of cars on the road are silver, white, grey or black. Recently I'd been lusting after a Subaru WRX, and I wanted .......
497: Inmate Central, Front-end Fridays... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-21, 22:56:06 (184.64.58.91)
The honeymoon continues... .......
498: Inmate Central, RE: Where's all these supposed photos of tacky listening rooms? (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-15, 08:52:16 (184.64.58.91)
I for one, love to ogle audio porn....no matter how tasteless the listening environment decor may be. Link please! .......
499: Inmate Central, RE: Thanks!(nt) (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-14, 18:20:48 (184.64.58.91)
nt .......
500: Tape Trail, RE: Tapes are getting so expensive..... (0.00)
Posted by Waxxy on 2019-06-14, 09:59:37 (207.228.78.232)
Unfortunately the link has expired....I'm just reading your message today. You bring up the price of tapes...allow me to show off my retirement savings plan. Complete with handcuff for secure tra .......
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