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1: Vinyl Asylum, The Admiral's Daughter...Naughty, Naughty.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2024-03-23, 12:50:09 (67.0.22.243)
Oh, I have a copy of it also. I haven't played any 78's for several months. Guess I'll break some out tomorrow for a listen. And I hope I don't literally break any, although it's pretty easy to do (do .......
2: Inmate Central, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2024-03-21, 11:55:19 (67.0.22.243)
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3: Jazz Alley, Good one! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2024-03-07, 09:11:51 (67.0.22.243)
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4: Inmate Central, That's really funny; I'm glad you sent it. nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2024-02-15, 15:26:36 (67.0.22.243)
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5: Inmate Central, My wife and I watched it quite a bit during Covid (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2024-02-01, 14:32:34 (67.0.22.243)
The last Raymond Burr episode featured Erle Stanley Gardner as the judge in the case. .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, +2! Nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2024-02-01, 14:27:34 (67.0.22.243)
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7: Inmate Central, 32 Degrees F (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2024-01-11, 20:13:42 (67.0.22.243)
This is pretty cold for us down in Las Cruces NM (about 50 miles north of El Paso, Texas). Nothing like Santa Fe for cold. We even have a light dusting of snow. And when I say light dusting, it .......
8: Inmate Central, I'm a doofus... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-08-29, 11:33:28 (67.0.87.16)
...I left out "in August" when I mentioned 1.85" of rain. .......
9: Inmate Central, And it's a plague down here.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-08-29, 11:31:29 (67.0.87.16)
in Southern New Mexico (Las Cruces) too. Although we've had 1.85 inches at my house on the east side of town, it's really erratic geographically. .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, The Kingston Trio (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-08-04, 19:42:59 (67.0.77.116)
I think I'll listen to "String Along" by the Kingston Trio tomorrow. "When I was Young" (from String Along) is a favorite of mine. It may be a lead-in to "Sold Out". They are two really good Kingston .......
11: Inmate Central, Yep, San Diego (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-07-29, 05:54:28 (67.0.77.116)
Company 413, then off to the Naval Air Testicle Twisting Center, er I mean the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Millington, Tennessee. As I recall from a previous post, you were there also, alth .......
12: Inmate Central, +1 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-07-28, 15:00:48 (67.0.77.116)
Navy Boot Camp Oct. 1970 to Jan. 1971 .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, Fantasy Record Covers (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-07-03, 05:48:58 (67.0.77.116)
I found this website a few years ago; I always liked Roth's work. .......
14: Inmate Central, Nice shot and nice subject! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-05-30, 15:23:49 (75.161.14.98)
My wife would be mighty jealous; she loves hummingbirds. .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, + 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-04-27, 15:08:21 (75.161.14.98)
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16: Vinyl Asylum, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-04-25, 06:15:35 (75.161.14.98)
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17: Vinyl Asylum, Those are really funny.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-03-22, 12:35:07 (67.0.41.185)
....but the bottom cartoon is HILARIOUS. .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, That's really funny (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-03-08, 12:41:13 (67.0.41.185)
Keep 'em comin'! .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, That's really funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-03-05, 13:34:27 (67.0.41.185)
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20: Inmate Central, Very Nice Picture nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-01-30, 15:03:16 (75.161.17.57)
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21: Vinyl Asylum, Now, that's funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-01-17, 18:10:32 (75.161.17.57)
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22: Vinyl Asylum, Thank You! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2023-01-04, 19:07:34 (75.161.17.57)
Keep 'em coming! .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Rodriguez was always funny nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-12-31, 15:33:04 (75.161.17.57)
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24: General Asylum, I Like It! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-11-30, 14:32:22 (75.161.17.57)
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25: Inmate Central, And I'm loving it... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-10-06, 15:06:56 (75.161.17.57)
Down here in Las Cruces! .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, Good Choice Dean ... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-08-27, 13:40:44 (67.0.32.69)
It's my favorite album by The Band. .......
27: Inmate Central, Nicely done! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-08-24, 09:39:04 (67.0.61.226)
The time you spent on them was worth the effort. .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Ya nailed it olddude nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-06-29, 19:27:12 (67.0.51.230)
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29: Vinyl Asylum, Ya know... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-05-20, 20:00:21 (67.0.62.28)
This thread is one of the reasons I like the Audio Asylum. Folks try to help other folks out with astounding amount of knowledge that some of the inmate have. (Although it doesn't always happen over a .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the infomation about Ruth Wallace (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-04-07, 10:01:21 (67.0.71.84)
I'll be on the lookout for the (gasp!) CD. .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, I have "The Admiral's Daughter" on 78 also (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-04-06, 19:41:07 (67.0.71.84)
I play it on an SL-1200 MkII that has Kevin Barret's (KABUSA) circuitry that adds 78 rpm to the machine. I love it! "The Man that Comes Around" is another 78 that is naughty. I have two other 1200's; .......
32: Inmate Central, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-04-01, 11:51:01 (67.0.71.84)
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33: Inmate Central, My wife and I watched "The Producers" last night (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-03-27, 17:10:05 (67.0.71.84)
The original 1974 version. We laughed our butts off. .......
34: Inmate Central, Wow! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-02-27, 19:12:57 (67.0.71.84)
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35: Vinyl Asylum, That's a nice car, Cactus! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-02-27, 19:09:44 (67.0.71.84)
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36: Inmate Central, I've never heard of .... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-02-22, 15:16:31 (67.0.71.84)
....such a thing, but it sounds interesting. We may have to try something like it with Wolf brand chili. .......
37: Inmate Central, Plus 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-02-12, 13:38:42 (67.0.71.84)
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38: Inmate Central, +1!!!!! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-01-21, 18:05:22 (75.161.12.202)
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39: Inmate Central, Now that's funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-01-14, 08:19:00 (75.161.12.202)
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40: Vinyl Asylum, Cannonball Adderley and Milt Jackson... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2022-01-01, 06:29:29 (75.161.12.202)
..Things Are Getting Better in glorious mono. It's a very good album that I listened to last evening. Early in the evening. Then, my wife and I had some pickled herring along with a barley wine style .......
41: Inmate Central, Ya did good, Pilgram! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-11-28, 16:05:52 (75.161.7.124)
As JDK mentioned, there was a lot of patience involved! I certainly don't have that kind of patience. .......
42: Inmate Central, What a maroon...... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-11-26, 19:46:33 (75.161.7.124)
What an ultra-maroon! Bugs Bunny .......
43: General Asylum, + 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-09-15, 12:36:22 (67.0.45.48)
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44: Inmate Central, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-08-18, 11:40:03 (67.0.45.48)
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45: Inmate Central, Hey man, they look terrific! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-08-17, 16:15:09 (67.0.45.48)
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46: Vinyl Asylum, That's one good record... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-07-12, 05:08:51 (67.0.29.58)
....it's been a couple months since I listened to it. I think I'll give it a spin today along with "Equinox". It'll be mighty relaxing after the windstorm we had last night. .......
47: Inmate Central, Monsoon! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-07-07, 06:28:41 (75.161.25.52)
It's 66 degrees with 41% humidity down here in Las Cruces (southern New Mexico, about 50 miles north of El Paso, Texas). The rain gauge at our house showed 0.4" this morning; we've had just short of 3 .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, That's a good record nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-06-11, 17:56:30 (67.0.64.187)
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49: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is that the David Peel of David Peel and the Lower East Side? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-05-17, 10:09:04 (67.0.45.239)
Thanks for the reply Cactus. You're a walking encyclopedia when it comes to LP's. I always look forward to your posts. .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Is that the David Peel of David Peel and the Lower East Side? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-05-16, 17:47:45 (67.0.45.239)
I have a copy of "Have a Marijuana" on the Elektra label. Maybe it's the same guy. Or not. I think there was a guy named David Peel who sang with the Kingston Trio (one of my favorite groups) occasio .......
51: Inmate Central, Nice shots, Man nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-05-15, 19:18:14 (67.0.45.239)
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52: Inmate Central, Yeah, looks like an E-2 Greyhound (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-05-13, 19:58:06 (67.0.45.239)
The E-2C Hawkeye variant is an early warning aircraft used in the fleet. If my memory serves me correctly, which it sometimes doesn't. And it's been a long time ago for me. .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, I'm glad it worked out well, Dean (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-05-01, 17:38:55 (67.0.64.200)
Keep us posted on how well it keeps playing. And as usual, I love your headshell (Orison?) .......
54: General Asylum, Is it an April Fools Joke? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-04-20, 19:20:54 (67.0.87.99)
Or a really warped sense of humor? .......
55: Inmate Central, As usaual from you, terrific pictures (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-04-14, 09:45:24 (67.0.41.163)
I went to boot camp at the first two pictures in 1970. It wasn't that much fun, but it coulda been worse. .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, Nicely done, Cactus! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-04-08, 14:27:35 (67.0.63.172)
Your posts are always a lot of fun to read! .......
57: Inmate Central, I got an email early last week.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-04-05, 21:17:33 (75.161.5.50)
..from the New Mexico Department of Health saying a Moderna vaccine was available. I sign up for April 1st and went in last Thursday and all they had was Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (Walmart). I said su .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, Now that is funny... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-03-24, 09:41:52 (75.161.5.50)
..because it's true. .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, Good Song! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-02-25, 10:48:15 (67.0.69.137)
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60: Vinyl Asylum, I have that one too.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-02-23, 17:22:14 (67.0.69.137)
....So far I have three that are pretty naughty. Who knew? .......
61: Inmate Central, As far as I know, it's appointment only. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-02-23, 15:29:51 (67.0.69.137)
Unless you know someone who works at a pharmacy who calls you at the end of the work day, they have opened vials of vaccine and no more registered people have appointments. They don't want the vaccine .......
62: Inmate Central, RE: Scheduled for me jab.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-02-23, 14:59:32 (67.0.69.137)
My wife pre-registered by internet last after Christmas and before the new year down here in Las Cruces. I thought I did too, but I musta left something out and did get registered until the middle of .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, a night at the Stork Club (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-02-23, 14:41:38 (67.0.69.137)
I've slowed down some, but I still listen to a few 78's most days. a night at the Stork Club (Columbia) is interesting. It has four records: 36395 Stardust If I had You Vocal Chorus by Sunny Sau .......
64: Inmate Central, You're a good photographer (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-02-22, 05:36:51 (67.0.69.137)
Those photos are nicely done. .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Westminster recordings (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-02-20, 15:34:27 (67.0.69.137)
I have a number of Westminster mono recordings and they are by and large very well recorded. .......
66: Inmate Central, One "lucky" guy! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-02-10, 19:11:31 (67.0.7.140)
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67: Tube DIY Asylum, Now that is cool (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-28, 09:46:32 (67.0.7.140)
It's a good idea and well executed. Congratulations! .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, Wonderful Post (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-26, 13:08:36 (75.161.3.42)
And please accept my condolences concerning your recent loss. .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, Savoy Brown---Street Corner Talking That's a good record (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-25, 13:59:27 (75.161.3.42)
Good cover too. The Rhythm Room is a good club for blues bands. I saw (and heard) Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers there in the early to mid nineties. Had a really good time. .......
70: Inmate Central, Holy Moly! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-18, 16:14:07 (75.161.3.42)
Tough minds and tough bodies. Congratulations Gentlemen! .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, Cheesecake Cover (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-18, 16:01:11 (75.161.3.42)
I think I downloaded these pictures from the Vinyl Asylum some time ago. I hope I don't get in trouble for the top one. The bottom one isn't really from an album cover I think. .......
72: Inmate Central, Looked like a bad snap to me nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-16, 15:09:23 (75.161.3.42)
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73: Inmate Central, That was a very good touchdown by Aaron Rogers nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-16, 14:40:01 (75.161.3.42)
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74: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Beethoven's Fifth on 78 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-15, 20:12:38 (75.161.3.42)
As it turns out, I have two sets of Toscanini's Beethoven cycle on vinyl. One is the 1939 cycle and the other was recorded between 1949 and 1952. The pamphlet in the 1939 box makes mention of a 1944 r .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, As it turns out.. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-15, 20:02:29 (75.161.3.42)
..I'm sorry it took so long to find this; I'm slow at times. OK, all the time! I have the 1939 Toscanini recordings of Beethoven Nine Symphonies on vinyl. I haven't listened to all the records yet; ac .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, +1 on Desoldering wick nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-13, 15:00:18 (75.161.3.42)
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77: Vinyl Asylum, Yup - we're ready to snarl at anything non digital over there! ;-) (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-12, 18:52:20 (75.161.3.42)
I'm just blowing hot air when I say I plan to review classical music performances. I have had no musical training past the eighth grade, except for the ten years (1987-1997) playing electric bass in b .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, Beethoven's Fifth on 78 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-12, 18:43:51 (75.161.3.42)
I performed a MEGA Download but was unable to unzip it because my zip software expired long ago. I suppose I should activate it sometime, but I keep seeing dollar sign references. I suspect I won't. T .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, You've got a good point there, Mike! ny (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-12, 11:41:20 (75.161.3.42)
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80: Vinyl Asylum, Beethoven's Fifth on 78 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-12, 09:59:20 (75.161.3.42)
Last month I posted about listening to Beethoven's Fifth symphony conducted by Bruno Walter on 78. Well, I've been steadily listening to 78's and came across another Beethoven's Fifth, this one con .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, You better believe it! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-12, 05:44:12 (75.161.3.42)
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82: Vinyl Asylum, Muddy Waters "Folk Singer" Classic reissue (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-11, 19:27:43 (75.161.3.42)
I have the Classic reissue that I bought a number of years ago. It has a 2001 date. I can't remember when I bought it. I'll have to take a listen tomorrow. Two of my favorite Muddy Waters records and .......
83: Inmate Central, Well Rod, it's 28 points now (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-10, 17:55:48 (75.161.3.42)
This is just shocking. Old Dude, you were right all along. .......
84: Inmate Central, May be a long night for the Steelers nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2021-01-10, 17:30:59 (75.161.3.42)
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85: Inmate Central, I liked that a lot..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-31, 14:53:45 (75.161.3.42)
.....Thank You! .......
86: Inmate Central, I'm sorry to hear that (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-30, 19:31:08 (75.161.3.42)
I always liked that group. .......
87: Inmate Central, And Merry Christmas to you as well! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-25, 08:38:31 (67.0.63.157)
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88: Vinyl Asylum, Parties in college, but not 78s (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-23, 15:34:15 (67.0.63.157)
I have a couple Oscar Brand albums too. It's been years since I have listened to them. .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, I have "The Admiral's Daughter"; the flip side is "The Sweater Girl" which I may have listened to once; ... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-22, 16:03:08 (67.0.63.157)
That's the same record I have and you're correct, "The Admiral's Daughter" is better. Speaking of better, that new tone arm looks better too. .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, This thread is getting to be ..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-22, 15:59:47 (67.0.63.157)
....A lot fun. .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, Another Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-22, 15:58:41 (67.0.63.157)
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92: Vinyl Asylum, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-22, 15:58:09 (67.0.63.157)
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93: Vinyl Asylum, Dirty Blues 78s (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-22, 09:21:11 (67.0.63.157)
I'm just getting started listening to the 200-300 78's I have acculmulated over the last few years. Two or three weeks ago, I got my dj rescue Technics SL-1200 Mk II back from Kevin Barret in New Jers .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, More filth and smut at 78 RPM (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-22, 09:16:47 (67.0.63.157)
My copy is on the Vocalion label; the flip side is "Honestly". .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, Looks like fun stuff to me! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-22, 09:04:45 (67.0.63.157)
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96: Vinyl Asylum, RE: There's a lot more from where that came from. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-21, 19:55:02 (67.0.63.157)
I looked Ruth Wallis up on wikipedia last week; she kinda specialized in double entendre songs that she wrote, mostly in the late 40's & early 50's. As a matter of fact, this last weekend I went throu .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, More filth and smut at 78 RPM (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-21, 19:29:27 (67.0.63.157)
This is Tommy Tucker with The Man That Comes Around". Down here in Las Cruces, the man that comes around is referred to as Tio Sancho. .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, Filth and Smut at 78 RPM! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-21, 19:25:55 (67.0.63.157)
I've played about 80 78's over the last few weeks and have been having a terrific time. About half a dozen were broken, usually cracked from the edge to the center. And two of 'em are naughty! "The Ma .......
99: Inmate Central, I think it's funny too nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-21, 18:35:06 (67.0.63.157)
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100: Inmate Central, Funny Stuff! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-18, 11:00:56 (67.0.63.157)
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101: Inmate Central, Dang, maybe I should move... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-18, 10:58:22 (67.0.63.157)
....Nah, New Mexico is just fine. .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-17, 10:57:48 (67.0.63.157)
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103: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the tip (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-13, 16:20:46 (67.0.63.157)
I think I'll give it a try. .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, I took the liberty to post under vinyl (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-12, 15:10:35 (67.0.63.157)
because there is no Shellac Asylum. Of course, I can't really remember what they're made of. .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the link (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-12, 05:43:26 (67.0.63.157)
I downloaded that article a few years ago but I still haven't acted on it yet. To tell the truth, I haven't used the SCA-35's for a while. It might be a good time get after it. .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the heads-up Chris ;-) nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-12, 05:38:52 (67.0.63.157)
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107: Vinyl Asylum, RE: +1 Four 12" 78s? That is some heavy music, man! )MT( (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-11, 17:08:30 (67.0.63.157)
Hey Man, good one. They came in just under five pounds on our bathroom scale. .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-11, 15:15:29 (67.0.63.157)
Yesterday I listened Beethoven's Fifth, Bruno Walter conducting the Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York on Columbia Masterworks on four 12" 78 records. I was gonna post this over at the Class .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, I've known that, but... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-11, 15:07:27 (67.0.63.157)
....I'm not far enough down the road to figure out what to do. The learning curve is just beginning. .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, Alright guys, don't get mad, but... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-11, 15:03:48 (67.0.63.157)
I have two of 'em. I'm refurbishing both. I like those push-pull 6BQ5 amps. .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, Let's hear it for Crazy Otto (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-11, 12:51:47 (67.0.63.157)
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112: Vinyl Asylum, Thank You tubav, Interstage & Alaska! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-09, 19:55:10 (67.0.63.157)
You have given me a lot of advice and places to start investigating. I do plan to buy more cartridges of differing sizes and do a lot of experimentation. I have maybe 200-300 78's of various conditio .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the reply.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-09, 15:11:17 (67.0.63.157)
.....I'm new to the 78 game and want to get as much advice as I can. I'll start to poke around the internet some more. .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, All right you 78 folks...... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-12-09, 12:41:58 (67.0.63.157)
About two hours ago I received my Technics SL-1200 MkII dj rescue turntable from Kevin at KABUSA with his 78 speed modification. I also received an Ortofon 78 cartridge that he reommended, which took .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, Holy Moly! I'm not familiar! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-11-25, 19:16:02 (67.0.63.157)
I have maybe 200-300 78's and I can't wait to start listening to them. Joe has me beat by a long way. Again, Holy Moly! .......
116: General Asylum, Chipmunks roasting on an open fire (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-11-25, 10:00:30 (67.0.63.157)
Here's Bob Rivers at his best. .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, SL-1200 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-11-25, 08:58:47 (67.0.63.157)
Last Thursday I shipped a dj rescue turntable to KAB in New Jersey and UPS just sent me an email that they delivered it today. I'm getting the 78 speed modification. I can't wait for Kevin to install .......
118: General Asylum, I see you're familiar with Bob Rivers....nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-11-24, 19:32:34 (67.0.63.157)
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119: Vinyl Asylum, No, I don't have Blues with Friends.. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-11-23, 15:09:39 (67.0.63.157)
.. I be on the lookout for it. Wow, I didn't even know he was still alive. I used blues4ever as a user name at work in the eighties & nineties. I played electric bass in a blues band here in Las Cruc .......
120: Vinyl Asylum, Congratulations! .... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-11-23, 11:19:49 (67.0.63.157)
....for the record and for 50 years. My wife and I celebrated our 50th anniversary last May. We also share some audio equipment. I have three SL-1200 MkII's in various rooms in the house, a Yamaha M .......
121: Inmate Central, I bet you're correct nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-11-09, 16:08:43 (67.0.45.72)
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122: Inmate Central, Hopefully it won't be a big snowfall (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-28, 11:23:08 (67.0.73.117)
Lucky for us, it didn't snow much here. All the snow you see on the ground and on the plants is gone now (about 12:23 MDT). The temperature is just over 40 degrees, so it's melting pretty fast. ::: T .......
123: Inmate Central, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-28, 11:19:29 (67.0.73.117)
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124: Tube DIY Asylum, And why I still think it's pretty funny nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-28, 11:12:24 (67.0.73.117)
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125: Inmate Central, That's an interesting question (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-28, 11:00:31 (67.0.73.117)
I have never thought of that before. I suspect it may be a little of both. The temperature yesterday didn't get above about 32 degrees and a lot of the snow disappeared, suggesting sublimation. It was .......
126: Inmate Central, October in Santa Fe... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-27, 19:35:38 (67.0.73.117)
It appears that you got somewhat more snow than we did in Las Cruces. I expect that by Thursday, our snow will be gone. My subject line should probably have read October in southern New Mexico. ::: T .......
127: Inmate Central, October in New Mexico (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-27, 14:28:22 (67.0.73.117)
Snow doesn't happen this early in the fall very often in southern New Mexico. We've lived in Las Cruces 46 years and this is the first time I remember snow in October. This is my backyard. ::: T .......
128: Tube DIY Asylum, I think it's pretty funny Lee nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-26, 05:08:12 (67.0.73.117)
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129: Vinyl Asylum, I agree.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-23, 04:55:55 (67.0.73.117)
...It's what I use with my SL-1200's. .......
130: General Asylum, Jimmy Thackery is one of my favorite guitar players. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-12, 17:49:09 (67.0.21.119)
And I agree with everyone who is of the opinion that naming a "greatest" player is of little value. .......
131: Inmate Central, Good One..That's really funny nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-10-12, 16:25:55 (67.0.21.119)
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132: Vinyl Asylum, Yikes! Indeed! +2 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-07-27, 19:49:52 (75.161.3.178)
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133: Inmate Central, Ya did it again... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-06-06, 16:15:22 (67.0.34.238)
...Keep 'em coming. .......
134: Inmate Central, Thanks for the photos you post.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-06-06, 15:28:38 (67.0.34.238)
.....Sure beats most of the current post here on Central. .......
135: Inmate Central, There is no such thing as a Stupid Pun nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-06-03, 05:24:22 (67.0.34.238)
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136: Vinyl Asylum, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-06-01, 19:48:51 (67.0.34.238)
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137: Inmate Central, And I wasn't trying to belittle your concerns about the dangers.. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-27, 17:46:53 (67.0.34.238)
... I didn't mean to say you were wrong. The dangers are real. I didn't word things well. It's just that we got by with the way we did things. .......
138: General Asylum, Thank you.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-27, 12:07:13 (67.0.34.238)
..I like your site a lot. .......
139: Inmate Central, Our neightbor's oleanders (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-27, 12:01:04 (67.0.34.238)
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140: Inmate Central, We moved into our previous house in August 1978 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-27, 11:57:12 (67.0.34.238)
and there was an oleander near our front door. Our older son was three at the time. We knew about oleander and watched him closely (without helicoptering) until he was old enough to understand. Same w .......
141: Inmate Central, Don't worry, we won't! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-27, 11:50:23 (67.0.34.238)
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142: Inmate Central, Nice shot! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-27, 05:51:02 (67.0.34.238)
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143: Inmate Central, NOT boring, thanks for the advice nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-27, 05:50:10 (67.0.34.238)
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144: Inmate Central, We don't water it..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-27, 05:43:06 (67.0.34.238)
..... and we haven't had any rain since mid March. This is in Las Cruces, New Mexico (about 50 miles north of El Paso, Texas). It's pretty difficult kill oleanders, even down here in southern New Mex .......
145: Inmate Central, Oleander in front of the house (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-26, 17:38:44 (67.0.34.238)
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146: Inmate Central, That is one terrific photo! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-23, 16:24:15 (75.161.4.45)
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147: Vinyl Asylum, Denon DL-160 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-14, 06:25:05 (67.0.30.187)
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148: Inmate Central, Funny thing ... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-08, 10:15:03 (67.0.30.187)
My wife says the same thing about me (being a messy eater). .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, Out of Our Heads (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-04, 15:04:48 (67.0.30.187)
I can't get no.... I can't get no..... I can't get no.... Satisfaction.... No Satisfaction... No satisfaction! .......
150: General Asylum, The Kingston Trio (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-05-03, 19:30:18 (67.0.30.187)
I began listening to my older brother's Kingston Trio albums in the late 50's. The first record album I ever bought was in the spring of 1963 and it was a Kingston Trio album ("College Concert"). I've .......
151: General Asylum, 70 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-04-25, 20:19:16 (67.0.29.82)
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152: Inmate Central, Pretty darn funny1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-04-12, 19:44:43 (67.0.54.209)
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153: Vintage Asylum, I have as SL-1710 MkII (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-04-12, 19:38:30 (67.0.54.209)
Darn nice turntable. I bought it for $75 a few years ago off Craig's List. One of my best deals. .......
154: Vintage Asylum, Magnepan MG-1c speakers (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-04-12, 19:34:51 (67.0.54.209)
I bought 'em in 1986 in El Paso, Texas and they are the mainstay of my main stereo system. I have never had any trouble with them, which I attribute to the dry environment here in southern New Mexico. .......
155: Inmate Central, I like the concept! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-04-05, 17:13:49 (67.0.54.209)
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156: Inmate Central, +2 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-31, 19:40:41 (67.0.42.9)
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157: General Asylum, Don't worry about it... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-31, 12:50:38 (67.0.42.9)
... I think you do a fantastic job keeping the site going. .......
158: Inmate Central, That's one cool photo! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-31, 12:46:07 (67.0.42.9)
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159: General Asylum, High School 1964 - 1967 (Mitchell, South Dakota) (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-30, 13:10:18 (67.0.42.9)
The Kingston Trio: "College Concert" This was the first LP I ever bought. The Rolling Stones: "Out of Our Heads" & "December's Children" The Chad Mitchell Trio: "At the Bitter End" The Brothers Four: .......
160: Inmate Central, Looks as if it may be good...... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-25, 15:29:01 (67.0.42.9)
but not over pasta for me. I like Wolf Brand chili served with Town House crackers. With maybe some green chile or jalapenos to zip it up some. Everybody's taste buds are different. .......
161: Inmate Central, Chocolate Chip Cookies (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-19, 20:12:46 (67.0.7.252)
My wife uses the Toll House recipe too. Ya just can't go wrong with it. .......
162: Inmate Central, Hope they smell and taste as good as these... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-19, 20:11:40 (67.0.7.252)
Ours look much the same and I suspect they have similar aroma and flavor. Thanks for the picture. .......
163: Inmate Central, Oh man, that sounds great ! ... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-19, 16:14:11 (67.0.7.252)
Don't worry, Dean, I will enjoy! .......
164: Inmate Central, My son made Chocolate Chip Cookie last night.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-19, 16:13:06 (67.0.7.252)
The waist line-watch is on! Tomorrow is stationary bicycle day and I'm gonna have to keep up with it in the coming months. It's good for me physically and helps to keep my mind off other stuff. ::: TO .......
165: Inmate Central, Chocolate Chip Cookies (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-19, 16:09:36 (67.0.7.252)
Give her a kiss for me, and count your blessings. I've done both; thank you for the advice. .......
166: Inmate Central, Chocolate Chip Cookies (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-19, 13:35:34 (67.0.7.252)
My wife is baking chocolate chip cookies as I write. I just ground some Tanzanian coffee beans and the coffee is brewing. I think it's gonna be a good afternoon. .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the testamonial (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-08, 15:38:18 (67.0.7.252)
I think I may just set up an account at Discogs and give it a whirl. My favorite Leonard Cohen song is "Lady Midnight" from "Songs from a Room", his second album. I doubt that anyone has covered it. .......
168: Inmate Central, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-07, 12:15:05 (67.0.7.252)
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169: Inmate Central, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-07, 12:13:51 (67.0.7.252)
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170: Vinyl Asylum, The Future is one of the few Cohen album I don't on LP... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-07, 11:00:22 (67.0.7.252)
.... I have it on one of those silver things. I have two other CD's of Leonard Cohen's, "Field Commander Cohen" and "Cohen Live" from concerts recorded in 1993 and 1998. They are both good albums. I s .......
171: Inmate Central, I hadn't heard of it either (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-07, 10:53:21 (67.0.7.252)
I'm really sorry to hear of your problem with Meniere's disease and I hope that the hearing loss will be minimal for you. I don't know anyone who has it; I just can be of no help with advice for you. .......
172: Vinyl Asylum, It's been Leonard Cohen this afternoon (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-03-06, 14:36:12 (67.0.7.252)
I like Leonard Cohen's work a lot, particularly on vinyl. .......
173: Vinyl Asylum, Manfred Mann (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-02-28, 17:49:39 (67.0.7.252)
The Manfred Mann Album, in glorious monophonic. The album cover isn't in great shape, but the record looks and plays very well. .......
174: Vinyl Asylum, Big Pink (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-02-25, 16:04:13 (67.0.7.252)
I picked a lime green capitol label copy last year at our used record store in town. It looked to be in pristine condition, but it turned out to be a little noisier than my multi-colored around-the-ed .......
175: Vinyl Asylum, The Band "Music from Big Pink" (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-02-25, 08:27:16 (67.0.7.252)
"I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' 'bout half past dead" "The Weight" is my favorite song by The Band. Matter of fact, I think I'll listen to it on the "Before the Flood" album. .......
176: General Asylum, I have a German pressing of Rock of Ages (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-02-24, 09:05:20 (67.0.7.252)
But it's only a two record set (and it sounds terrific). I didn't know there was a three record set available, but then again I'm sometime behind the times. "Before the Flood" is also a good album. I .......
177: General Asylum, RE: The Kingston Trio (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-02-22, 15:43:03 (67.0.7.252)
Sorry about mixup, I'm gonna listen to both Kingston Trio albums. .......
178: General Asylum, The Kingston Trio (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-02-22, 15:40:09 (67.0.7.252)
And a little later, The Band .......
179: General Asylum, Me too, Dean, me too nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-02-22, 15:24:33 (67.0.7.252)
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180: General Asylum, Robbie Robertson and The Band (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-02-22, 12:05:20 (67.0.7.252)
I just ran across this article about The Band. Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese made a documentary about The Band. Evidently it was released in Canada last year and will be released in the United .......
181: Vintage Asylum, RE: Electrolytic Capacitor Question (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-01-30, 19:26:05 (67.0.87.221)
Thanks a lot; I was pretty darn sure that was the answer but I didn't want to install it backwards. .......
182: Vintage Asylum, Electrolytic Capacitor Question (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-01-30, 17:53:48 (67.0.87.221)
I bought these electrolytic capacitors from TriodeUSA, but I'm not sure the polarity of them. I'm pretty sure the negative lead is the right hand lead because there is what appears to be an arrow p .......
183: General Asylum, Kingston Trio (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-01-28, 08:43:42 (75.161.98.253)
I was ten years old when Tom Dooley was released. My older brother was in high school then, was a Trio fan and bought their albums as they were released. I used to slip up into his bedroom when he was .......
184: Inmate Central, When I was in the Navy in the early 1970's.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-01-28, 08:25:53 (75.161.98.253)
...I was an airborne radio operator in P-3 anti-submarine warfare aircraft. One of my pre-flight duties was to set the clocks on the airplane; we used WWV to set the clocks. The clocks were cheap-jack .......
185: Critic's Corner, Thanks for the wikipedia link (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-01-05, 19:42:49 (67.0.88.193)
I quickly scanned it this evening; I'll take a closer look tomorrow. I took a quick look at popsyke and you're right about the going market price. Too bad I didn't talk my roommate out the record. I h .......
186: Critic's Corner, The Velvet Underground & Nico (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-01-05, 17:33:47 (67.0.88.193)
I attended the University of South Dakota in the late sixties. During the 1968-1968 school year, I lived off campus in a trailer house with two other guys, one of whom owned a copy of Velvet Undergrou .......
187: Inmate Central, Holy Moly! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-01-05, 15:27:36 (67.0.88.193)
Those pictures are terrific! You spoke of software upgrades in an earlier post. That's one thing. Being able to use your hardware and software is another. Ya did really good, Pilgrim! .......
188: Vinyl Asylum, Don't we all? nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2020-01-04, 16:14:26 (67.0.88.193)
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189: Inmate Central, Not that many! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-12-29, 15:54:03 (67.0.88.193)
We have maybe six or seven around the house. Are those all yours? .......
190: Inmate Central, Nice shot Dean (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-12-29, 15:50:57 (67.0.88.193)
And I think we all miss Bruce. .......
191: Inmate Central, Nicely Done! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-12-29, 15:43:26 (67.0.88.193)
I suspect the firmware update was a really good idea. May I ask what camera you use? .......
192: Inmate Central, Love 'em Dean! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-11-24, 19:56:22 (67.0.27.175)
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193: Inmate Central, Good one! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-11-19, 09:43:29 (67.0.27.175)
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194: Inmate Central, Thanks Man! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-11-18, 08:54:28 (67.0.27.175)
Those are terrific; I'll have a lot lot of fun sending them to friends and relatives. .......
195: Vintage Asylum, That makes me the other one nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-11-11, 20:01:30 (67.0.27.175)
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196: General Asylum, Kingston Trio "College Concert" (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-10-27, 11:50:02 (75.161.14.252)
I was 13; I still think it is a terrific album. .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, Here's a few I like a lot (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-10-26, 10:07:16 (75.161.14.252)
The Kingston Trio: eponymous first album, "Here We Go Again", "Sold Out", "String Along", "The Last Month of the Year", "College Concert" (the first LP I ever purchased, I was 13), "Back in Town", "On .......
198: Inmate Central, Latest dance craze? nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-10-18, 15:15:45 (75.161.14.252)
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199: Inmate Central, ++++1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-10-13, 19:08:02 (75.161.14.252)
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200: Vintage Asylum, Thanks and a tip of the hat for info on these (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-10-06, 14:41:41 (75.161.14.252)
These are something I can use; Thanks for the tip. .......
201: Inmate Central, Beautiful pictures! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-10-03, 09:19:23 (75.161.14.252)
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202: Inmate Central, Congratulations! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-10-02, 19:53:09 (75.161.14.252)
I really hope you enjoy it as much as I do. .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, I agree (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-09-24, 17:30:21 (75.161.14.252)
I really like the Phillips recordings from the Netherlands. I probably have a couple dozen of them, most of which I bought at We Buy Music, my favorite used record store in Albquerque. They all sound .......
204: Vintage Asylum, I love seeing a two turntable household! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-09-13, 09:10:14 (75.161.7.121)
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205: Inmate Central, That's funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-09-08, 17:13:44 (75.161.7.121)
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206: Inmate Central, Nicely done Dean nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-09-05, 19:51:44 (75.161.104.24)
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207: Amp/Preamp Asylum, And by the way.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-09-01, 19:06:23 (75.161.104.24)
...the preamp this thread is about looks beautiful and from what I've read about Don Sachs electronics here at the asylum, I bet it sounds terrific. .......
208: Amp/Preamp Asylum, NATTC (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-09-01, 16:09:40 (75.161.104.24)
Naval Air Testicle Twisting Center, oh, I mean Technical Training Center; my bad. I still have two text books: "Radio Fundamentals" and "Radar and Timing Circuits". Mostly tube circuits, some transist .......
209: Inmate Central, My wife & I like Wolf brand chili without beans (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-09-01, 15:52:26 (75.161.104.24)
We've been eating it for about 45 years. We really like it on hot dogs. .......
210: Inmate Central, Chevette (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-09-01, 15:48:54 (75.161.104.24)
In the 1970's, my mother and father in law bought their first new car, a Chevette. They had nothing but trouble with it. I don't know the details, they lived 1,100 miles away. But it was a maintenance .......
211: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I was an AT also (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-31, 16:20:26 (75.161.104.24)
I went to Avionics A school in the early part of 1971. Most everyone in the class wanted to be selected for TD school. One guy in the class was selected and it wasn't me. The guy chosen had experience .......
212: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I was an AT also (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-31, 15:37:28 (75.161.104.24)
I was a staff member of Patrol Squadron 30, the P-3 training squadron on the east coast, home stationed at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in the early 1970's. .......
213: Inmate Central, Inrteresting site (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-28, 19:48:17 (75.161.104.24)
I briefly scrolled through the list; a few movies jumped at me that I think I've seen. The most interesting to me after a quick look were the Flash Gorden serial films. I loved 'm as a kid and I still .......
214: Inmate Central, Beast from Haunted Cave (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-26, 19:28:40 (75.161.104.24)
I have about 40 DVD's of bad and good science fiction movies that I've recorded over the last several years, mostly from Turner Classic Movies. Today I got them out to take a look at what I have and r .......
215: Inmate Central, John Waters (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-26, 11:55:12 (75.161.104.24)
I've only seen two John Waters films that I remember: Hairspray and Serial Mom. I'll have to be on the lookout for Pink Flamingos. .......
216: Inmate Central, Looks like a good read (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-26, 09:02:48 (75.161.104.24)
I suspect I'll order it. Thanks for the heads-up. We have "The Golden Turkey Awards", "Son of Golden Turkey Awards" by Harry and Michael Medved and "The Fifty Worse Film of All Times", by Harry Medved .......
217: Inmate Central, RE: Roger Corman was good, but can you stomach..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-25, 19:47:42 (75.161.104.24)
The documentary DVD in the box set I have is entitled "The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood", but I suspect it's the same documentary/bio that's in your VHS box set. And the Depp/Landau BioPic was a re .......
218: Inmate Central, Roger Corman was good, but can you stomach..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-25, 15:41:28 (75.161.104.24)
.....Ed Wood? "Plan Nine from Outer Space" is bad/good and has something of a cult following, but "Bride of the Monster" and "Glen or Glenda" really stink. But in a good way of course. I have The Ed .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, I Like it.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-16, 08:34:58 (75.161.104.24)
....Think I'll show it to my wife; my birthday is in two weeks. .......
220: Inmate Central, Now that's really funny nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-15, 12:26:12 (75.161.104.24)
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221: Inmate Central, I had a nip a couple hours ago... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-08-04, 16:54:21 (75.161.104.24)
...Makers Mark. But no reels such as these. Dean, have a good weekend too. .......
222: Jazz Alley, Dave Brubeck nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-07-11, 19:11:52 (75.161.19.104)
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223: Inmate Central, Thanks, had no idea of these. Seems like carrying a dog tag in the wallet. nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-07-07, 19:19:27 (75.161.19.104)
Not a bad characterization. Maybe a little better because it'll have a picture. I heard about them a couple months ago but wasn't too interested. The thread here in inmate central a few weeks ago got .......
224: Inmate Central, Veterans' ID Card (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-07-06, 14:15:22 (75.161.19.104)
Several weeks ago, one of the inmates here asked about the benefits and procedures of a Veterans' ID Card. I did a little digging and found out a few things. I copied and pasted the following from the .......
225: Inmate Central, I sure do! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-06-24, 14:10:27 (75.161.19.104)
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226: Inmate Central, +1 All nice, but I really like the last one ... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-06-19, 14:13:21 (75.161.19.104)
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227: Inmate Central, I don't know.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-06-14, 10:02:50 (75.161.19.104)
....but I'll ask around some. The church I attend has quite a few veterans and I'll check. I served in the Navy 1970-1974. I used Veteran's Benefits to go to college, which I found very helpful. I di .......
228: Inmate Central, Tim Conway and Art Carney ...... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-05-15, 09:24:12 (75.161.10.3)
..... were two of the funniest men in the United States. There were quite a few more, but they were right up there at the top. .......
229: Inmate Central, Nicely done Dean! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-05-06, 09:10:04 (75.161.108.64)
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230: Vinyl Asylum, C'mon Folks, the only things we like about Stereo Review.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-05-01, 11:25:11 (75.161.108.64)
....are the Rodrigues cartoons. .......
231: Inmate Central, Make sure he does... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-21, 17:48:33 (75.161.108.64)
... the endoscopy first. .......
232: Inmate Central, Chrysler Thunderbolt OFD (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-20, 09:42:24 (75.161.108.64)
I took this picture in January, 1999 at the Barrett Jackson auction. I didn't know much about it at the time. The enclosed link has some information. Kinda neat looking car, although it's not my cu .......
233: Vintage Asylum, Oh, and I forgot... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-19, 15:48:19 (75.161.108.64)
...to tell you I called Digikey. I spent about half and hour on the phone with a tech rep and sales rep. The tech rep did a lot of searching to find replacements for the transistors and diode that I f .......
234: Vintage Asylum, Thanks for your reply... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-19, 15:43:26 (75.161.108.64)
....and I'm sorry I took so long to reply. It's been a little hectic here. I called Digikey, talked to a tech support guy who was VERY helpful. I placed an order for replacement transistors and diodes .......
235: Vintage Asylum, Thanks for the probe advice (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-19, 12:42:44 (75.161.108.64)
That sounds faintly obscene, but it's advice I can use. I had my cataracts removed about 2 1/2 years ago and had trouble with floaters in my left eye. They were pretty irritating (in the optical sense .......
236: Vintage Asylum, Thank you for all the advice! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-15, 08:02:30 (75.161.108.64)
I really appreciate the help you've given me with your advice. I'll give Digikey a call, probably tomorrow. I'm gonna make a list; I need some other stuff. I'm kicking myself in the rear for fouling .......
237: Inmate Central, Good One Abe! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-14, 15:30:16 (75.161.108.64)
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238: Inmate Central, Beautiful photography nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-14, 14:14:29 (75.161.108.64)
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239: Vintage Asylum, RE: originaltransistors dot com (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-14, 14:09:29 (75.161.108.64)
Thanks for the reply. I'm looking for the four transistors (two of which are the same) for the negative voltage regulator on the predriver board. I may need others, but I want to try these first. The .......
240: Inmate Central, I like a lot of Bob Seeger & The Silver Bullet Band (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-13, 19:21:08 (75.161.108.64)
I like saxophone in Rock & Roll bands. Adds a lot to the music. .......
241: Vintage Asylum, originaltransistors dot com (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-13, 19:10:18 (75.161.108.64)
Has anyone purchased parts from originaltansistors.com before? They have three transistors I need for the repair of a Yamaha M-4 power amp in my care. Their website doesn't have too much in the line o .......
242: Inmate Central, Way Cool Dean! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-04-07, 15:56:53 (75.161.108.64)
Go ahead and gloat; you deserve it. Sometime in the distant past I remember reading that Hoagy Carmichael made bamboo fly rods. This confirms my suspicions. Looks like an interesting book even though .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, Words of wisdom.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-03-26, 17:10:17 (75.161.108.64)
...and likely experience. .......
244: Inmate Central, Beautiful bunches of Mexican gold poppies. Aquire Springs to the White Sands main gate is a prime area. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-03-25, 20:02:25 (75.161.108.64)
Thanks for the information abut the opium content; it's something I didn't know. Several years ago, there was an article about the poppies in the AAA New Mexico Magazine. They had pictures of them on .......
245: Inmate Central, The poppies are blooming in southern New Mexico (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-03-25, 17:22:07 (75.161.108.64)
Every few years here in southern New Mexico, the rain and temperature are such that poppies bloom on the foothills of some of our mountains. I took these pictures yesterday on the east side of the San .......
246: Inmate Central, Now That's Funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-03-24, 14:44:49 (75.161.7.130)
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247: Inmate Central, RE: Same here. Although looking back now... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-03-18, 14:43:31 (75.161.7.130)
I liked Steve Martin a lot better back in the 70's than I do now. As you wrote, times change. .......
248: Inmate Central, I stopped watching in the 70's also (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-03-18, 11:20:49 (75.161.7.130)
The first couple of years of SNL were usually pretty funny and sometimes were really funny. Dan Akroyd in particular was hilarious; he did a fair amount of the writing then if I remember correctly, wh .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, It Sure Is! +2 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-03-17, 19:07:53 (75.161.7.130)
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250: Inmate Central, Thanks for the links! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-03-08, 11:35:06 (67.0.1.191)
I'm having a dandy time looking at the photos. .......
251: Inmate Central, Now that's Funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-02-25, 05:38:11 (67.0.1.191)
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252: Inmate Central, I dunno Dean..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-02-06, 15:16:36 (75.161.26.174)
... Maybe Gold Clubs would be more appropriate for those guys :-) .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, Hold on, I'm Comin' (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-02-06, 14:45:16 (75.161.26.174)
My favorite Sam and Dave song. That's a good album; really good to listen to. "Rugs of Wood and Flowers" is my favorite song from the Turtles "Happy Together" album. But it may not be anyone else's cu .......
254: Inmate Central, I was being a bit hyperbolic.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-01-15, 12:00:32 (97.123.63.77)
....But I just don't like Brussels sprouts. In fact, I would rather eat lutefisk than Brussels sprouts and I don't like lutefisk either. Even though I'm of Norwegian descent on my dad's side of the fa .......
255: Inmate Central, You are absolutely correct! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-01-14, 16:14:10 (67.0.23.21)
They are evil, evil and more evil! .......
256: Rocky Road, The Band nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-01-09, 09:05:44 (67.0.23.21)
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257: Vinyl Asylum, I'll be on the lookout for..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2019-01-03, 09:56:49 (67.0.23.21)
....The Mono Men. Is Tom's Strip-n-Bowl still open for business? .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, And Merry Christmas to you too Ed! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-12-24, 14:43:38 (75.161.30.13)
I hope you have blessed Christmas also. .......
259: General Asylum, Ya left out pretentious and pompous (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-12-11, 18:32:46 (75.161.19.222)
I cringe whenever it comes on the radio and then I leave the room. .......
260: General Asylum, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-11-20, 18:25:15 (75.161.19.222)
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261: Inmate Central, Holy Moly Dean! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-10-17, 20:35:35 (67.0.70.180)
My jaw is on the floor and is likely to stay there for quite a while. .......
262: Vinyl Asylum, The Band "Rock of Ages" nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-10-13, 10:13:29 (67.0.70.180)
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263: Inmate Central, Way Cool Pictures Dean.. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-09-13, 15:22:21 (67.0.70.180)
....looks as if you had a great time. Makes me envious. .......
264: Vinyl Asylum, It is a good record (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-06-26, 08:58:25 (67.0.40.49)
I have a copy of that record that I bought as a cutout, probably back in the seventies. Mine has a hole punched in the album cover but not the record itself. I have at least one record, which I don't .......
265: Inmate Central, Nice Shot! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-06-25, 19:14:32 (67.0.40.49)
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266: Inmate Central, Very nice shot! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-04-28, 18:15:30 (75.161.27.5)
Dean, you are, in my opinion, the most thoughtful Asylum member. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of thoughtful folks who post here on the Asylum (and plenty of not-so-thoughtful folks), but you'r .......
267: Inmate Central, Just hang around high class bars..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-03-18, 19:17:43 (75.161.108.58)
licking your eyebrows. The ladies will notice. .......
268: Inmate Central, Congratulations! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-03-18, 19:12:04 (75.161.108.58)
I retired in 2003; I've been having fun ever since. And you're not gonna get tired of listening to good music. .......
269: Vinyl Asylum, "Ring of Fire" Johnny Cash (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2018-03-04, 14:22:21 (75.161.108.58)
But I don't have it anymore. Mom sold my 45's at a garage sale some time after I moved out. Too bad, because my older brother's copy of "Mule Skinner Blues" by the Fendermen was in the lot. I understa .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, I like the DL-160 a lot also (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-12-30, 18:16:24 (67.0.40.235)
I have not ever dealt with Peter, but everything I have read here at the Asylum speaks well of him. One of the three DL-160's I own doesn't sound quite right. I suspect I'll be getting in touch with P .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, I hope you have a good time in Albuquerque..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-10-05, 14:21:48 (75.161.18.83)
I don't know if you've been to New Mexico before, but October is generally a good time to visit. Based on the date of your original post, you'll be there around the 15th. I'm gettin' a new right knee .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, We Buy Music (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-10-03, 09:47:14 (97.123.210.65)
We Buy Music, 526 Washington NE is my favorite used record store in Albuquerque. It's on Washington St. NE about half a block south of Lomas on the east side of town. Use Google Maps to print out a ma .......
273: Inmate Central, My wife & I love 'em! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-09-29, 09:53:16 (67.0.25.31)
We've been married 47 years and have been watching them whenever we get the chance. I'm no fan of Ted Turner, but Turner Classic Movies is good place to find 'em. I quite often record bad movies on ou .......
274: Inmate Central, Phenomenal Picture! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-08-23, 08:52:00 (67.0.61.37)
Thanks for the picture Dean. It's the best one I've seen yet. .......
275: Vinyl Asylum, Here's MyTop Ten (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-07-29, 13:42:47 (67.0.98.188)
The Fugs "Tenderness Junction" George Thorogood & The Destroyers "Maverick" ZZ Top "Tres Hombres" The Mothers "Fillmore East June 1971" The Jimi Hendrix Exp .......
276: Inmate Central, "Time Enough At Last" ... One of the best! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-07-04, 20:32:41 (67.0.73.84)
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277: Inmate Central, Well answered! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-05-10, 19:50:14 (75.161.24.141)
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278: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yes... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-04-27, 08:42:47 (75.161.24.141)
I do value/want/use Rec Out on my preamps. I use an Alesis Masterlink 9600 in one of my systems and some sort of pretty modest Sony CD player/recorder that I picked up for $37.50 at a thrift store in .......
279: Vinyl Asylum, Yamaha FT-2000 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-04-22, 09:51:41 (75.161.24.141)
As you say Dean, it's no contest. I would choose it for the same reason: simplicity. Fits my simple mind. .......
280: Rocky Road, Sorry to That (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-04-14, 13:13:59 (67.0.27.32)
This is the only David Peel album I have: .......
281: Inmate Central, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-04-13, 18:47:54 (67.0.27.32)
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282: Inmate Central, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-04-02, 14:48:21 (67.0.27.32)
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283: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Everyone.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-02-22, 16:03:11 (67.0.31.92)
....That's all the information I was looking for. Think I'll clean a batch of records tonight. .......
284: Vinyl Asylum, Cleaning white vinyl (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-02-22, 10:20:38 (67.0.31.92)
I recently received Leonard Cohen's "You want it Darker" on white vinyl. Are there any pitfalls cleaning white vinyl? I use Disc Doctor brushes and cleaning fluid and am wondering if I should use some .......
285: Vintage Asylum, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-02-15, 15:21:54 (67.0.31.92)
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286: Inmate Central, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-01-16, 13:50:01 (67.0.43.60)
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287: Vinyl Asylum, The Kingston Trio "College Concert" (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2017-01-01, 20:00:45 (67.0.43.60)
I bought it in the spring of 1963; I was 13 years old. I played the grooves out of it. This one pictured is a replacement I bought a lot of years later. .......
288: Inmate Central, Good one! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-12-28, 13:49:28 (67.0.43.60)
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289: Inmate Central, + 1 ..... nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-12-02, 17:31:20 (75.161.71.122)
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290: Inmate Central, That's interesting, Dean (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-11-11, 15:14:53 (174.28.148.230)
I watched The Man from U.N.C.L.E. when I was in high school. I thought Napolean Solo was so cool he defecated ice cubes. .......
291: Inmate Central, Thanks for your post Geezer (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-11-11, 15:10:09 (174.28.148.230)
It hits the spot. .......
292: Vinyl Asylum, All the recommendations so far are good, but favorite is... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-11-11, 15:02:23 (174.28.148.230)
.."Songs from a Room", Leonard's second album. My favorite song from that album is "Lady Midnight". I bought Cohen's his first album ("Songs of Leonard Cohen") in the summer of 1968; I think it had b .......
293: Vintage Asylum, Good eye and good advice Dean! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-10-27, 08:03:17 (75.161.69.225)
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294: Vintage Asylum, Guess I'll eat more celery....... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-10-27, 08:02:31 (75.161.69.225)
....and skip my colonoscopy this year. .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Man! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-10-16, 20:33:58 (67.0.67.75)
I've always liked George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Saxophone is a terrific instrument in a blues or rock band. .......
296: Vinyl Asylum, Oooouuuuucccchhhhh! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-09-24, 14:32:43 (75.161.120.148)
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297: Inmate Central, A vertical smile? nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-09-12, 06:45:38 (67.0.43.116)
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298: Tube DIY Asylum, It's not from Hendrix's Electric Ladyland (NSFW) (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-09-11, 15:41:18 (97.123.226.113)
Yep, the capacitor ad used something else. I sure kick myself for not buying the album when I had a chance; I could have made a comparison. .......
299: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: The photo is from an album jacket (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-09-11, 13:13:23 (97.123.226.113)
I think the album was "Electric Ladyland" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. I had a chance to buy with the naked lady album cover about 25 years ago or so, but I though $30.00 was too much. Wish I bough .......
300: Vintage Asylum, Hey, thanks, man............... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-08-12, 16:53:42 (174.28.159.166)
...........I bookmarked the site and downloaded the first issue. Looks like a lot of fun. I'll download and save the rest at my leisure. .......
301: Inmate Central, That's really funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-07-20, 18:14:49 (97.123.200.34)
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302: Inmate Central, Really good one! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-07-14, 19:26:10 (97.123.200.34)
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303: Vintage Asylum, Way Cool! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-06-23, 09:47:17 (174.28.150.226)
My first name is Eric. .......
304: Vinyl Asylum, Plus 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-06-23, 09:44:06 (174.28.150.226)
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305: Music Lane, Well, it didn't work nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-06-04, 13:54:31 (67.0.75.62)
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306: Music Lane, Here's a link (I hope) (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-06-04, 13:52:49 (67.0.75.62)
This is the first time I've tried this; hope it works. .......
307: Inmate Central, Pretty much the way I feel! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-06-03, 18:36:38 (67.0.75.62)
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308: Inmate Central, Did you hear about the guy who circumcised elephants for a living?... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-05-27, 16:46:17 (67.0.75.62)
......It didn't pay much but the tips were big. .......
309: Inmate Central, Now that's Funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-05-27, 16:44:52 (67.0.75.62)
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310: Rocky Road, An old favorite of mine. nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-05-22, 13:53:01 (67.0.75.62)
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311: Inmate Central, Nice shot! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-05-21, 18:03:46 (67.0.75.62)
I've never seen one in New Mexico; my Audubon Society book says they're rare in Rocky Mountain states but widespread in the East. But I don't remember seeing one in southern Maryland when I lived ther .......
312: Inmate Central, Nice Photo (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-04-27, 19:43:37 (67.0.75.62)
I spent just over 1100 hours in the air in P-3's as an airborne radio operator in the early 70's. Good airplanes. .......
313: General Asylum, Good Evening (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-04-27, 19:39:19 (67.0.75.62)
Greetings from New Mexico. I hope you like it here at the Asylum. .......
314: Vinyl Asylum, Good one nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-04-17, 15:27:37 (75.161.76.218)
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315: Inmate Central, Nice One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-03-27, 19:29:16 (67.0.61.233)
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316: Inmate Central, Good One! That's really funny nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-03-22, 07:43:32 (75.161.2.114)
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317: General Asylum, Here ya go... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2016-02-17, 08:07:18 (75.161.114.186)
Herman's Hermits and The Animals, summer of 1966 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It was the summer between my junior and senior years of high school. Don't laugh, both bands were terrific. Bob Dylan and .......
318: Vinyl Asylum, + 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-12-21, 17:05:34 (67.0.53.227)
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319: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the link (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-12-21, 11:59:11 (67.0.53.227)
I bought that album (a nice six-eye mono copy) at a yard sale a number of years ago. I had not heard of it before, but once I played it, I was shocked at how good the music was/is. A terrific record. .......
320: Vinyl Asylum, Dave Brubeck (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-12-11, 19:17:04 (97.123.205.235)
Jazz Impressions of Japan .......
321: Vinyl Asylum, Sleeve City USA has 'em (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-12-09, 13:48:45 (97.123.205.235)
I bought some from them a couple months ago. .......
322: Vintage Asylum, H. H. Scott LK-72-B Integrated Amp & Klipsch Heresy speakers (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-11-27, 14:47:42 (97.123.205.235)
Is the Technics SL-1200 Mk2 turntable I use for vinyl input considered vintage? Probably not and the Alesis Masterlink 9600 is definitely not vintage. .......
323: Vintage Asylum, Hang in there, Mike (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-10-15, 08:57:07 (75.161.65.171)
I noticed you used the plural; I'm having trouble imagining how difficult this is for you. I got to have one kidney stone ten years ago and I was pretty miserable. It was not only painful, but it caus .......
324: General Asylum, Leonard Cohen nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-07-30, 08:18:13 (71.228.111.115)
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325: Vinyl Asylum, I'll probably get drummed out of the Vinyl Asylum for this (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-07-24, 13:29:42 (75.161.108.130)
I'll spring for the Air Force One. I have three SL-1200 MK2's already, I have about 2,000 records and I'm gettin' old. I've always wanted something really fancy in the line of a turntable and it appea .......
326: Vinyl Asylum, Can I have Bo Derek? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-07-24, 13:14:47 (75.161.108.130)
Did you see her in Sharknado 3 Wednesday night? She still looks pretty good! .......
327: Vinyl Asylum, Me too! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-06-28, 20:04:19 (75.161.96.100)
Here's some of my favorites: The Kingston Trio. The first LP I ever bought was in in 1963 when I was in the eighth grade. "College Concert". I've been a fan ever since. In 1995 or 1996 I went to one o .......
328: Vinyl Asylum, Not a turntable, but a receiver (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-06-20, 20:12:02 (75.161.96.100)
The first decent (at least in my mind) piece of audio equipment I bought was Marantz 2220 receiver. I bought it in 1972 or 1973 when I was in the Navy. I sold it to a coworker sometime in the 1980's t .......
329: Vinyl Asylum, I still have 'em Dean (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-06-17, 17:52:34 (75.161.109.169)
I still have the SL-1200 and DL-160 Dean and I love 'em. I use them in my reloading and electronics repair room. They feed a pretty heavily modified and upgraded Bottlehead Seduction phono preamp, an .......
330: Inmate Central, I bet that really hurts........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-06-12, 16:48:37 (75.161.72.204)
......... and I don't ever plan to find for sure! .......
331: Vinyl Asylum, WTF ? ... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-06-12, 12:51:27 (75.161.72.204)
I would jump on the Thorens TD-124 Mk II, Technics EPA-100 tonearm and the Dynavector 17D3 in a New York minute. I've read a lot of good things about the 17D3 here at the Asylum, The EPA tone looks re .......
332: Vintage Asylum, You nailed it! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-06-01, 19:29:33 (75.161.72.204)
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333: Vinyl Asylum, Nice Score! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-05-05, 06:54:52 (69.254.141.39)
I've never had a PL-12D but I did have a PL-112D that I scored for ten bucks from Craigs List. It needed a headshell. I gave it to a young guy a few years ago who was getting into vinyl. I wasn't a ba .......
334: Inmate Central, Hang in there, man............... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-04-26, 18:30:34 (75.161.17.166)
It's the preparation that's miserable. I don't get another one for another couple years. Mmmmmboy, I just can't wait. .......
335: Vinyl Asylum, Lenco (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-04-25, 15:24:11 (75.161.17.166)
I like them both, but I like the looks of the Lenco plinth better. .......
336: Vintage Asylum, Looks cool Man........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-04-21, 15:59:52 (75.161.17.166)
.....Hope it sounds good too! .......
337: Inmate Central, Thanks Man.............. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-04-18, 20:29:20 (75.161.17.166)
..........those were really cool. I've seen the Blues Angels a coupla time and the Thunderbirds once. I like the Blue Angels better because I was in the Navy, but rest assured the Thunderbirds are goo .......
338: Vinyl Asylum, VPI (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-04-03, 20:23:41 (97.123.211.84)
I'm using four, count 'em, four direct drive turntables in the house right now(two SL-1200's, one SL-1710 and one Pioneer PL-L800), so maybe I should give a belt drive turntable a shot. Plus, I have .......
339: Vinyl Asylum, Braun (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-27, 15:20:48 (97.123.211.84)
I like the looks of both of them, simple and elegant. But the Braun turntable has four, count 'em, four speeds and as mark111 noticed, a damped tonearm. I would take the Braun turntable. .......
340: Vinyl Asylum, I think you hit that right on the nailhead nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-27, 15:09:13 (97.123.211.84)
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341: Vinyl Asylum, It's particularly refreshing..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-27, 09:27:57 (97.123.211.84)
....to hear from someone whose "system plays music that draws you in an puts a smile on your face". That's why we listen. Don't get me wrong, I have my share of fits of "upgradeitis". But I try to kee .......
342: Inmate Central, You're correct, another good one nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-25, 13:14:27 (97.123.211.84)
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343: Inmate Central, A couple from "Casablanca".............. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-25, 11:06:23 (97.123.211.84)
"Major Strasse has been shot! Round up all the usual suspects." "Ya know Louie, I think this may be the beginning of a beautiful friendship." And then from "Star Wars": "Dont get cocky, kid." ::: TO .......
344: Inmate Central, You are preaching to the choir! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-20, 17:17:51 (97.123.211.84)
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345: Vinyl Asylum, Technics SP-1015 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-20, 17:12:07 (97.123.211.84)
I have never heard a Rega and I want to at some time in the future. But the future isn't here yet. The SP-1015 has too many goodies I like. Three speeds, removable headshell, adjustable VTA, good moto .......
346: Inmate Central, Sounds like a good idea to me nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-13, 20:38:46 (97.123.211.84)
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347: Vinyl Asylum, Montegiro Legno.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-13, 20:29:50 (97.123.211.84)
...I don't particularly like the design of the Montegiro (I don't like the rounded corners much) but I like the tone arm. .......
348: General Asylum, "Time has Come Today" ........ (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-06, 13:10:19 (97.123.211.84)
......The Chambers Brothers Or: "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" Iron Butterfly Or: "Dead Flowers" The Rolling Stones .......
349: Vinyl Asylum, Opus 3 Continuo (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-03-06, 12:59:27 (97.123.211.84)
I don't know anything about either turntable either, but I'm a sucker for a good linear tracking tonearm. I have a Pioneer PL-L800 with a linear tracking arm that I bought through the Asylum Trader a .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, Good idea... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-28, 10:26:03 (97.123.211.84)
... and nicely done. I just may have to steal that idea. .......
351: Vinyl Asylum, Yamaha this week........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-20, 14:18:32 (97.123.211.84)
.... Any turntable with the availability of an "air-sucking turntable mat" gets my vote. .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, I'll buck the tide: Sony for me (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-13, 14:44:23 (97.123.211.84)
Nakamichi has a tremendous reputation and they do things well. However, the automatic compensation for off-center records may not (or it may) work all that well. However, the Sony turntable offers se .......
353: Vinyl Asylum, Leonard Cohen (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-10, 16:42:12 (97.123.211.84)
Those two Leonard Cohen albums are his first and second albums. They are both terrific. I can't say that I like one better than the other; it just kinda depends on the mood I'm in when I pick one of ' .......
354: General Asylum, Nick Reynolds (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-10, 16:28:56 (97.123.211.84)
I remember reading that post. I saw The Kingston Trio in 1995 or 1996 at Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. Nick and Bob Shane were still with the group, along with George Grove .......
355: General Asylum, Good choice! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-10, 10:41:26 (97.123.211.84)
I still like that song. .......
356: General Asylum, "Fast Freight" The Kingston Trio (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-10, 10:39:16 (97.123.211.84)
From The Kingston Trio's first album. My older brother was in high school and had several Kingston Trio albums in the last 50's and early 60's. This was my favorite and my first favorite to the best o .......
357: Vinyl Asylum, Well, I watched and listened to the whole thing........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-06, 14:23:58 (97.123.211.84)
...............sure am glad that's over! .......
358: Vinyl Asylum, B&O (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-06, 13:01:56 (97.123.211.84)
I like the looks of both these turntables. Most the turntables I have owned have been regular tonearm turntables but I have owned a couple of Technics in-the-lid tables (which don't sound as bad as a .......
359: Inmate Central, + 1 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-01, 20:10:53 (97.123.211.84)
I don't find Katie Perry entertaining at all. Maybe I'm too old. Or maybe I have better taste than I thought. .......
360: Vinyl Asylum, Two of my favorites there........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-02-01, 13:19:24 (97.123.211.84)
,,,,"music from Big Pink" and "Songs of Love and Hate". They're both dynamite albums. .......
361: Vinyl Asylum, I'm goin' for Lego (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-30, 16:49:05 (97.123.211.84)
I don't like Kiss and its tonearm doesn't look so good. The VW bus doesn't have wide enugh tires to properly hold tangency. No room under the dashes of our cars for the 45 player. That leaves the Lego .......
362: Vinyl Asylum, Muddy Waters' "Hard Again"........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-30, 10:19:29 (97.123.211.84)
........is a terrific album. "Bus Driver" is my favorite song on the record. From 1987 through 1997, I played electric bass in a local (Las Cruces, New Mexico) blues band. "Mannish Boy" was on our pla .......
363: Vinyl Asylum, Sansui SR-838 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-23, 15:32:32 (97.123.211.84)
Quartz based servo control of motor speed is generaly a better scheme than non-quartz based. The Marntz turntable doesn't seem to use a quartz crystal oscillator in its servo control. I suspect speed .......
364: Inmate Central, I shouldn't laugh.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-17, 20:47:57 (97.123.211.84)
...some of those apply to me already! .......
365: Vintage Asylum, Sweet! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-17, 17:47:37 (97.123.211.84)
Have a blast, Dean. Looks as if you're in for some GOOD listening. .......
366: General Asylum, + 1 although ....... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-16, 13:34:29 (97.123.211.84)
...my imagination isn't quite so vivid as it once was. .......
367: Vinyl Asylum, Sony TS-X9 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-16, 13:13:19 (97.123.211.84)
I agree with you, the Denon turntable is kinda ugly. That leaves the Pioneer and Sony turntables. So I made my decision based on based on probably the wrong reason. It has more switches and stuff to a .......
368: Inmate Central, Whew! I thought the post was gonna be about something else. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-14, 12:25:24 (97.123.211.84)
Guess I should get out of the gutter! .......
369: Inmate Central, Hi, wanna watch Ru Paul's Drag Race with me? nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-09, 06:39:37 (69.254.141.39)
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370: SET Asylum, Three questions, if you will, please (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-03, 07:25:47 (67.0.25.225)
1. The only SET I've ever heard is a Bottlehead Stereomour, bone stock. 2. Same as 1. My wife gave it to me for Christmas 2013. I had a great time building. 3. I'm not gonna get anything different but .......
371: Inmate Central, I forgot this morning's picture (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-03, 07:14:25 (67.0.25.225)
Sorry about the long shadows; the sun is still pretty low. .......
372: Inmate Central, Cool! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-03, 07:08:50 (67.0.25.225)
I worked at WSMR for 25 1/2 years (1977-2013). What did you teach? .......
373: Inmate Central, Dandruff (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-03, 07:06:54 (67.0.25.225)
It's good for us to get our yearly round of snow. The bad part is that Las Crucens don't have much of a clue how to drive in the snow. I'm originally from South Dakota but I haven't lived there since .......
374: Inmate Central, I guess my feeble attempt at sarcasm has failed. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-02, 20:09:14 (67.0.25.225)
Say, we got snow this afternoon down in Las Cruces. .......
375: Inmate Central, I'm 65 years old.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-02, 14:52:39 (67.0.25.225)
... and I have NEVER made a new year's resolution. I plan to keep it that way. Happy New Year to everyone at the Asylum! .......
376: Vinyl Asylum, I'll spring for the Linn... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-02, 14:45:50 (67.0.25.225)
...I have n ot heard either of the choices today and I would love to try both of 'em. I'm just more curious about the Linn turntable. Plus, I'm a sucker for single malt scotch. Happy New Year to you .......
377: Vintage Asylum, RE: "...she puts up with a pair of Klipsch La Scalas in our bedroom" ... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2015-01-01, 10:15:43 (67.0.25.225)
Happy New Year to you as well Dean. Best wishes, Eric .......
378: Vintage Asylum, Way cool! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-31, 13:21:43 (67.0.25.225)
Those are really nice looking. I've never stacked speakers myself, but the idea intrigues me. My wife, however, may not be that thrilled with the concept. Don't get me wrong, she's a good gal; she put .......
379: Vinyl Asylum, I would spring for the VPI turntable... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-26, 17:26:02 (67.0.25.225)
... I've wanted a VPI for some time now and the Classic Direct Drive would certainly fit the bill. Don't get me wrong, I love Technics turntables (I have several), but this would give me a chance to t .......
380: General Asylum, Go ahead and clean 'em (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-26, 07:41:08 (69.254.141.39)
I clean mine twice a year. Now, I'm in a different situation than most folks here in the Asylum. I live in southern New Mexico, 50 miles north of the Mexican border. The wind blows a LOT down here and .......
381: Vinyl Asylum, Ya Sure, You Betcha (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-26, 07:09:16 (69.254.141.39)
My wife gave me "Popular Problems" by Leonard Cohen. I'm gonna listen to it later today after I get home from work early in the afternoon. Semi-retired is really good; I put in three-four hours in the .......
382: Vinyl Asylum, I got it too! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-25, 20:46:40 (67.0.25.225)
My wife sent away for it . I'll listen to it tomorrow. .......
383: Vinyl Asylum, A Merry Christmas to you as well........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-24, 15:50:44 (67.0.25.225)
.......... and a happy and prosperous new year. .......
384: Vinyl Asylum, SL-1600 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-19, 12:04:17 (67.0.25.225)
An audio buddy of mine in town has an Sl-1600 and it's a pretty nice turntable. A fully automatic turntable for a newcomer is a plus (although a semi-automatic comes in a close second). I think an Aud .......
385: Vintage Asylum, KLH Six (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-16, 20:37:06 (67.0.25.225)
Mine aren't the sealed version. I picked them up for about $45.00. After I bought them, I did some research and found out about the early sealed speakers. Thankfully, mine aren't that variety. An audi .......
386: Radio Road, RE: Can you suggest a decent used tuner for $100 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-16, 20:30:41 (67.0.25.225)
The Kenwood KT-7500 tuner is a very good also. I picked one up through the Asylum Trdaer a couple years ago for a bit over $100.00. Check the Asylum Trader often; if you see something interesting, ch .......
387: Vintage Asylum, Marantz 2220 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-16, 20:10:14 (67.0.25.225)
I bought This Marantz 2220 in 1972 or 1973 when I was in the Navy. I sold it to a coworker in the eighties sometime and he gave it back to me about five years ago. I used in my computer room unti abou .......
388: Vinyl Asylum, VYGER Baltic M (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-12, 14:49:40 (67.0.25.225)
I like the looks of the SME arm. I can have a plexiglass cover made for the Baltic M. And as you mention, a finger lift would be a good thing. You have a good weekend too, Dean. My wife, grandaughter .......
389: Vinyl Asylum, TD-150 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-05, 11:23:11 (67.0.25.225)
I haven't owned or heard either one. Thorens has been around for a long time and still makes turntables, so I'm gonna go with a TD-150. .......
390: Inmate Central, Good ones! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-03, 13:21:48 (67.42.207.60)
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391: General Asylum, Maybe "The HD800's huge 2.2" transducer" ... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-03, 09:28:26 (67.42.207.60)
...has something to do with the lady's facial expresion. .......
392: General Asylum, The Kingston Trio nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-12-01, 14:26:46 (67.42.207.60)
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393: Inmate Central, Good one! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-27, 15:19:41 (67.42.207.60)
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394: Vintage Asylum, Brian, Happy Thanksgiving... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-27, 11:51:43 (67.42.207.60)
...to you as well. Most of our fammily is here and we're loving it. Good comic book cover by the way. .......
395: Vinyl Asylum, Viva Dances of Port Said... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-27, 11:45:23 (67.42.207.60)
..You really found a winner with that album! Oh, by they way, how's the music? .......
396: Vintage Asylum, Sweet... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-25, 14:02:29 (67.42.207.60)
Hi Brian, If you would like, I can get my A 245 back and loan that guy who has it another amp. I'm willing to send it to you and you can made a comparison. Shoot me an email: ericatflc@yahoo.com. ::: .......
397: Vintage Asylum, Sweet... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-24, 20:07:22 (67.42.207.60)
..I have a Superscope A245 integrated amp with a matching Superscope AM/FM tuner and a pair of Radio Shack small speakers (don't remember the model number). I loaned to an audio buddy of mine for use .......
398: Inmate Central, Nighthawks is ............ (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-22, 20:55:18 (67.42.207.60)
.....one of my favorite Edward Hopper's works. And that cartoon is funny because it's true. .......
399: Vinyl Asylum, My choice too... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-21, 20:17:28 (67.42.207.60)
.... I own four of 'em at the present time. I bought two of them through the Asylum Trader a few years back; they are non-DJ tables purchased from completely reliable Asylum members. The other two are .......
400: Vinyl Asylum, All right Dean, I would take the Yamaha........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-14, 15:11:51 (67.42.207.60)
......for two reasons. I would take your word that it sounds better and I agree with Slapshot that it just just looks a lot better. I'm not a fan of goofy headshells, but I would go with the PF-800. H .......
401: Tube DIY Asylum, OK, I'm drooling! Looks great nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-12, 19:12:02 (67.42.207.60)
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402: Inmate Central, Once (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-11, 13:02:05 (67.42.207.60)
But it's been a good one (marriage that is). We've been married 44 years; we married May 29th, 1970. Don't get me wrong, we've had our ups and downs, but we've stuck with each other. Somethng must be .......
403: Inmate Central, Gas check. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-04, 20:36:12 (67.0.111.59)
$2.589 for regular down here in Las Cruces yesterday. Cheapest in quite a while. .......
404: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How about the Music Hall mmf-5.1 or mmf-5.1se? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-02, 18:50:12 (67.0.111.59)
The MMf-5.1 oughta be a much better turntable than the MMF-2.1. You might perform a search on the MMF-5.1 and see what people were talking about a few years ago. As with the MMF-2.1, a cartridge upgra .......
405: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry to take so long to reply (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-02, 12:03:00 (67.0.111.59)
I didn't get back on the internet yesterday after I posted. I haven't heard any other new production turntables; there aren't many audio dealers in southern New Mexico. A lot of inmates like Rega qui .......
406: Vinyl Asylum, I would pass on the MMF2.2 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-11-01, 17:31:38 (67.0.111.59)
I own an MMF2.1; I've had it for several years (5-10 years). I found it difficult to set the vertical tracking force following the instruction s in the owner's manual. I finally got it set decently wh .......
407: Vinyl Asylum, Dynavector for me (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-10-24, 16:54:24 (67.0.111.59)
An audio buddy of mine who lives in a Detroit suburb has one and loves the heck out of it. Looks like a chore to set up, but I'll take my chances. Hope all ya'll have a terrific weekend! .......
408: Vinyl Asylum, Rockport (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-10-17, 19:38:31 (174.28.151.242)
Drool. Slurp. Slobber. You are one mean guy Dean. Those are really pretty turntables, but the Rockport looks so, well, majestic, I wouldn't be able to pass it up. Drool. Slurp. Slobber. .......
409: Inmate Central, Not only no, but............. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-10-15, 07:20:08 (69.254.141.39)
.............#^%$& NO! You are correct about being incredibly annoying and no, you are not alone. .......
410: Vintage Asylum, Nice (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-10-08, 11:22:26 (97.123.130.85)
Have fun with it; a little tlc and you'll have yourself a dandy receiver! .......
411: Vinyl Asylum, I'm sorry to hear that (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-10-05, 16:03:24 (97.123.130.85)
When I was in high school, I watched "Where the Action Is" as often as I could after school; The Raiders were on quite often. I particularly liked "Steppin' Out" and "Just Like Me". .......
412: Vinyl Asylum, I'll go with the Rega (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-10-03, 21:02:55 (97.123.130.85)
I had a Technics non-quartz direct drive turntable and didn't like it much; I think it was an SL-2000. Speed stability wasn't too good. It's on permanant loan to an audio buddy. I've never owned or e .......
413: Vinyl Asylum, Congatulations! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-10-01, 14:44:58 (97.123.130.85)
That really looks nice. .......
414: Vinyl Asylum, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-10-01, 09:48:42 (97.123.130.85)
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415: Vinyl Asylum, Oracle Alexandria (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-09-06, 19:52:08 (75.161.111.43)
I like the looks of the record clamp and the three feet for leveling. Arm looks good too. As is usually the case with the WTF choices, I have heard neither of these turntable; either one of them would .......
416: Vintage Asylum, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-09-02, 15:12:58 (75.161.126.90)
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417: Vinyl Asylum, Ariston RD40 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-30, 09:00:50 (75.161.126.90)
Hi Dean, The Ariston just looks to be of beefier construction and looks better too. The cylindrical base holding the tone arm up appears to be much meatier. I haven't heard either one of them either b .......
418: Vinyl Asylum, I haven't heard of either one of them before tonight (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-22, 18:40:37 (75.161.126.90)
Well Dean, you really pulled out the stops for obscure turntables (at least to me). It has been a learning session for me tonight. OK, butt ugly does it for me. Audionics of Oregon LK-1. And the arm .......
419: Inmate Central, So, what does the "victim" do? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-20, 14:11:07 (75.161.126.90)
Sit around in his cell all day licking his eyebrows and then spend the nights licking, well, you know what? .......
420: Vinyl Asylum, + 3 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-20, 10:43:45 (75.161.126.90)
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421: Inmate Central, You'll need 35 pounds of antacids if you eat all that. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-16, 10:47:44 (75.161.126.90)
I takes two years for my wife and I to eat that much. Unfortuneately, we got a new refigerator this year with a somewhat smaller freezer. But I'll keep most of it in the freezer where I work and just .......
422: Inmate Central, I love the aroma of green being roasted! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-16, 07:40:25 (75.161.126.90)
I'll be buying a 35 pound sack down here in Las Cruces in the next week or two. That is, unless the recent rain slows down harvest. .......
423: Vinyl Asylum, Kuzma (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-15, 17:51:53 (75.161.126.90)
I'm just a wild and crazy guy! .......
424: Vinyl Asylum, I'd try the Transcriptors with the Vestigal arm (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-08, 12:46:26 (75.161.126.90)
It looks pretty darn interesting and the price is right. .......
425: Inmate Central, Good Photo! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-04, 20:09:16 (75.161.126.90)
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426: Vinyl Asylum, + 1 (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-08-02, 12:03:46 (75.161.77.120)
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427: Vinyl Asylum, In September of 1995............ (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-19, 15:42:18 (75.161.77.120)
..........I saw the Trio in concert at Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico when Nick was still playing with them. It was one of the best and most fun concerts I ever attended. I t .......
428: Vinyl Asylum, No leg pulling here (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-19, 14:22:31 (75.161.77.120)
The first album I ever bought was "College Concert"; it was the second album of the second iteration of The Kingston Trio. It was the spring of 1962 when I was 13 years old. I have a ton of Kingston T .......
429: Vinyl Asylum, The Kingston Trio nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-19, 13:19:44 (75.161.77.120)
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430: Vinyl Asylum, SP-10 MK III for me as well (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-18, 16:35:50 (75.161.77.120)
I've always kinda wanted one and, as with several other responders, I'm gettin' too old (only 64 but it's old enough) to move 175 pounds of turntable around. .......
431: Vinyl Asylum, Look like LP's to me (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-17, 19:57:26 (75.161.77.120)
No turntable, but there's a few LP's. What more could we ask for? .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, Me too...nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-17, 06:19:47 (69.254.141.39)
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433: Vinyl Asylum, No nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-17, 06:18:19 (69.254.141.39)
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434: Vintage Asylum, If you like the way it sounds............ (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-11, 15:13:25 (174.28.150.90)
...........go for it. But give the switches more several more shots of Deoxit; sometimes it takes several tries. .......
435: Vinyl Asylum, Call me a masochist....... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-11, 15:10:16 (174.28.150.90)
........but I'd give the Marantz a shot. I don't particularly care for its looks, but from a DIY upgrade point of view, it could be a lot of fun. Or I may end up pulling my hair out in frustration, an .......
436: Vinyl Asylum, Ya can't miss with: (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-05, 11:25:01 (174.28.150.90)
Andy Griffith "Just for Laughs" Musically Mad National Lampoon "Radio Dinner" Homer & Jethro "At the Country Club" Early Bill Cosby, especially the album with "Buck Buck" Just about any Weird Al Yanko .......
437: Vinyl Asylum, Blues for Dracula? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-04, 13:44:34 (174.28.150.90)
Never hear that album, but I would really like to give it a spin. .......
438: Vinyl Asylum, Holy Moly! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-07-04, 13:40:37 (174.28.150.90)
Living in southern New Mexico, I suspect I've never been within 500 miles of either of those two turntables. I have really poor hearing response (from about 1000 hz to about 5000 Hz, my hearing respon .......
439: Vintage Asylum, Looks terrific! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-30, 19:34:32 (174.28.150.90)
But better yet, you tell us it sounds good. Happy listening! .......
440: Inmate Central, Good Photos! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-29, 19:23:45 (174.28.150.90)
Keep up the good photography. You pictures are always interesting and well done. .......
441: Vinyl Asylum, She's a Beaut! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-29, 19:19:30 (174.28.150.90)
I don't have any leads on where to get it fixed, but I sure can admire it. Keep us updated on the restoration. It certainly ended up in the right hands. .......
442: Vinyl Asylum, For Free? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-27, 17:12:00 (174.28.150.90)
Well, I have several direct drive turntables right now, so I'd go ahead and spring for the Thorens. And I think it looks way cool to boot! .......
443: Vinyl Asylum, I have that record set (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-26, 11:08:14 (174.28.150.90)
And you're correct; it's excellent. I picked mine up at an estate sale for next to nothing. When I want to hear a little Wagner, it's my go-to record set. .......
444: Vinyl Asylum, Pioneer PL-12D (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-20, 20:48:41 (174.28.153.169)
I once owned a Pioneer PL-112D that I picked up for ten bucks off Craig's List. I think it was a cheapened PL-12D (I certainly could be wrong on that). It wasn't a bad turntable. And I thought the ton .......
445: Vinyl Asylum, Gaaaahhhhhh I'm Blind! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-16, 07:03:21 (69.254.141.39)
Get my digitalis! I'm think I'm having a heart attack! And the oldies station I listen to in the morning says it's his birthday today. Hope he doesn't go ahead and write the songs any more. ::: TOPI .......
446: Radio Road, Nice Score (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-09, 10:04:27 (75.161.24.165)
I'va had one for years, although I paid more than $12.00. I keep it by my bedside and listen to jazz while I read and then drift off into the arms of Morpheus. It's a pretty good little radio. ::: TOP .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, A tough decision between the these two................ (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-06, 19:22:37 (75.161.24.165)
............. but I have a TD-124 that needs to be reconditioned. So based on that, a free Luxman would really trip my trigger. Have a good weekend Dean! .......
448: General Asylum, It was a pretty big deal for......... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-01, 19:48:22 (75.161.24.165)
....a small town South Dakota boy. I was in the Navy stationed about 60 miles from DC (Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland). It was the first big-time concert I attended. .......
449: General Asylum, Three Best Concerts I've Seen (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-01, 12:46:47 (75.161.24.165)
Bob Dylan and the Band January 1974 at the Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland The Rolling Stones at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Voodoo Lounge Tour Leonard Cohen at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Ne .......
450: Inmate Central, Same when I was there in 1971... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-01, 12:30:56 (75.161.24.165)
... attending Avionics "A" School. Couldn't go to Beale Street, but one Sunday afternoon my wife and I went to a Blues concert in Overton Park. Can't remember who played, but it was a lot of fun. ::: .......
451: Vintage Asylum, Especially Mary Ann! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-06-01, 12:24:15 (75.161.24.165)
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452: Vinyl Asylum, Music from Big Pink (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-30, 16:50:14 (75.161.24.165)
In my opinion, the Band's first album was their best until "Rock of Ages" was released. "The Weight", "Chest Fever" and "Long Black Veil" are my favorite songs from Big Pink and I would just love to h .......
453: Vinyl Asylum, Not me nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-21, 06:27:17 (69.254.141.39)
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454: Vinyl Asylum, As a matter of fact... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-18, 20:10:33 (67.0.99.214)
...I have a copy of "Report from Hoople: P.D.Q. Back on the Air" plus about half a dozen other Peter Schickele albums. I also have a copy of Prof. Peter Schickele's book "The Definitive Biography of P .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, I like "Ma Vlast" a lot nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-17, 20:30:47 (67.0.99.214)
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456: Vinyl Asylum, I agree with you (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-17, 20:24:45 (67.0.99.214)
Ed Sanders, Tuli Kupferberg and the guys were pretty avant-garde with an odd sense of humor. I bought "Tenderness Junction" at the University of South Dakota bookstore in 1968 or 1969. .......
457: Vinyl Asylum, You can't miss with The Nighthawks nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-17, 20:19:54 (67.0.99.214)
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458: Vinyl Asylum, Some are a little obscure (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-17, 20:19:02 (67.0.99.214)
The Kingston Trio got the folk movement popular in the late 50's & early 60's; they sold a ton of albums. The Fraternity of Man is best known for the song "Don't Bogart Me" which was used in the movie .......
459: Vinyl Asylum, "It's a Beautiful Day"....... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-17, 09:39:58 (67.0.99.214)
............is a terrific album. .......
460: Vinyl Asylum, Here's mine..... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-17, 09:38:51 (67.0.99.214)
The Kingston Trio: "Here We Go Again" or most any of the original KT Leonard Cohen: "Recent Songs" or "Songs from a Room" The Fugs: "Tenderness Junction" The Nighthawks: "Ten Years Live" Terrific blue .......
461: General Asylum, + 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-13, 09:59:10 (67.0.99.214)
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462: Inmate Central, Terrific photos! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-09, 13:07:20 (67.0.99.214)
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463: Vinyl Asylum, Nice find, Man! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-05-04, 15:24:31 (67.0.99.214)
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464: Vinyl Asylum, That is mighty pretty! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-04-27, 15:22:34 (67.0.99.214)
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465: Inmate Central, Way Cool! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-04-24, 15:34:32 (67.0.99.214)
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466: Inmate Central, My Dad served in the US Navy during the war.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-04-20, 19:22:25 (67.0.99.214)
..... as a SeaBee. He was 36 years old with a wife (my Mom) and three children (my older sisters and older brother)when the war broke out. He had served seven years in the Army in the late 20's & earl .......
467: Inmate Central, Good One! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-04-20, 19:06:49 (67.0.99.214)
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468: Inmate Central, Ya know how Cap'n Hook Died? (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-04-08, 20:10:35 (67.0.99.214)
He wiped with the wrong hand. .......
469: Vinyl Asylum, I dunno.......... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-03-26, 11:14:08 (67.0.99.214)
.........I liked it; I guess I have the sense of humor to appreciate it. Of course (I'm smiling as I write this), people who listen to vinyl are better than people who don't. .......
470: Inmate Central, Good one! Keep 'em comin'! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-03-17, 14:54:09 (75.161.2.68)
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471: Vinyl Asylum, Don't worry about it too much......... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-03-06, 17:21:22 (97.123.147.4)
.........while I haven't specifically done that, I've done plenty enuogh other stuff to be in the same boat. Course, it's happeningto me more often as I continue in my "Golden Years". At least I'm abo .......
472: Vintage Asylum, Holy Moly! Thanks Man! n t (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-02-23, 14:08:27 (97.123.147.4)
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473: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, And never fry bacon in the n ude. nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-02-19, 19:04:37 (97.123.147.4)
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474: Inmate Central, Good photo, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-02-05, 08:28:19 (69.254.141.39)
And I agree about the attention paid to normal winter weather. Although my wife and I have lived in southern New Mexico for nearly 40 years, when we were youngsters, we both expected snow in the winte .......
475: Inmate Central, Sounds a lot like LaslCruces, NM and (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-01-19, 16:24:48 (67.0.109.175)
El Paso, TX .......
476: Inmate Central, Good one! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-01-19, 16:22:57 (67.0.109.175)
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477: Vintage Asylum, Thanks Mike and Happy New Year to you as well! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2014-01-01, 11:02:57 (67.0.109.175)
I'll certainly be on the lookout for a Citation I and a Citation II, as well as a Sherwood S5000 (is that the correct model number?). You and quite a few knowledgable inmates speak highly of them quit .......
478: Vinyl Asylum, Caravanserai is my favorite.......... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-12-25, 20:54:05 (67.0.109.175)
........Santana record! I'm not surprised you've played it that much. Hope the Speakers Corner release is good. Let us know if you like it Dean. .......
479: Vinyl Asylum, That's one I left off my list.......... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-12-19, 19:27:12 (67.0.109.175)
......... "Last Month of the Year". Good Kingston Trio album. .......
480: Vinyl Asylum, Here's some I like: (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-12-19, 19:02:35 (67.0.109.175)
"The Christmas Song" Nat King Cole What a singer! "Firestone presents Your Favorite Christmas Carols" Volume 5. It features Julie Andrews with Andre Previn Conducting the Firestone Orchestra and Choru .......
481: Vinyl Asylum, Ya did good, pilgrim! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-12-08, 09:14:25 (67.0.109.175)
Happy listening! .......
482: Vinyl Asylum, + 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-12-05, 16:20:10 (67.0.109.175)
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483: Inmate Central, I travelled to Woburn.... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-12-04, 14:39:00 (67.0.109.175)
...two or three time a year during the mid 80's for my job. I learned pronunciation quickly, particularly Woburn & Gloucester. But what I really liked about traveling to the northereast was the seafoo .......
484: Tubes Asylum, Plus 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-11-26, 09:17:59 (67.0.109.175)
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485: Inmate Central, Reminds me of........... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-11-13, 09:30:04 (67.0.109.175)
the elderly couple in church one Sunday morning. Midway through the sermon, the wife leaned over and whipsered in her husband's ear, "I just silently passed gas. What should I do?" He leaned over and .......
486: Vinyl Asylum, Nice score, Man! (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-11-03, 16:15:50 (67.0.109.175)
That's why we go to thrift stores, estate sales and yard sales. Congratulations! .......
487: Vinyl Asylum, Way cool Cactus! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-11-01, 18:52:48 (67.0.109.175)
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488: Vinyl Asylum, Paul Klipsch (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-10-14, 16:18:19 (97.123.132.205)
Paul Klipsch graduated New Mexico State University in the mid 1920's with a BS in Electrical Engineering. I managed to meet Mr. Klipsch the fall of 1975 or 1976 when I was an undergraduate student at .......
489: General Asylum, Just a healthy hobby! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-09-28, 08:07:48 (75.161.12.22)
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490: Vinyl Asylum, No nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-09-27, 20:38:52 (75.161.12.22)
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491: Inmate Central, Thanks Tim (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-09-10, 17:25:47 (97.123.224.233)
Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. God bless you. .......
492: Inmate Central, Mary Ann! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-09-10, 11:55:10 (97.123.224.233)
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493: Vinyl Asylum, Plus 1 nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-09-09, 17:32:02 (75.161.6.229)
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494: Vinyl Asylum, Nice! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-09-07, 08:48:54 (97.123.130.52)
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495: Inmate Central, That is one BIG boulder! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-09-04, 06:33:23 (69.254.141.39)
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496: Vinyl Asylum, I gotta go with Dread Zeppelin's version. (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-09-03, 11:09:50 (174.28.149.3)
I agree with you. I like Dread Zeppelin quite a bit. .......
497: Vinyl Asylum, "Songs of Leonard Cohen"... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-08-28, 11:59:20 (75.161.15.240)
...and long-time favorite of mine. I bought my first copy of that album in 1968. .......
498: Inmate Central, Exactly...... (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-08-27, 14:03:01 (75.161.15.240)
...... I mentioned the same thing to my wife this morning. You hit it right on the nail-head. .......
499: Inmate Central, I love hump day! nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-08-21, 06:41:12 (69.254.141.39)
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500: Inmate Central, Not me nt (0.00)
Posted by blues4ever on 2013-08-19, 13:53:39 (75.161.15.217)
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