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1: Inmate Central, I had a neat layout once ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-22, 17:50:13 (73.16.159.92)
When I was a kid, too young to play with it, my Dad made a HO gauge layout for me. It had multiple working features, like a bulldozer that pushed barrels onto a flat car and another that dumped "coal" .......
2: Inmate Central, That was great. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-21, 16:30:11 (73.16.159.92)
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3: General Asylum, I've heard this before ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-18, 04:48:46 (67.85.197.26)
I've heard other examples of Tekton's insufficient packing. Cheap packing of expensive products is a sure sign of a vendor that has no respect for their buyers. Sure seems like Eric is a PITA. Not wha .......
4: General Asylum, Personally ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-18, 04:45:03 (67.85.197.26)
I'd have asked for a topless, gorgeous blonde. But, if nose picking caveman are your thing, who am I to judge ! Insert winky thing here. Dean. .......
5: Inmate Central, Have you heard Tesla's new motto ? .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-17, 06:41:41 (67.85.197.26)
We're not happy until you're not happy. Dean. .......
6: General Asylum, Sad news. RIP Dave. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-16, 18:38:52 (73.16.159.92)
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7: Inmate Central, Was he only armed with a phone ? ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-15, 18:11:00 (73.16.159.92)
If so, at least he didn't endanger any lives. Dean. .......
8: Inmate Central, Great pictures Stan ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-14, 14:55:24 (73.16.159.92)
A local took this picture ... .......
9: Inmate Central, Yum ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-14, 14:52:31 (73.16.159.92)
Looks a helluva' lot better than what I'll be having. Dean. .......
10: Inmate Central, "professor Sachs' information" ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-10, 04:48:22 (67.85.197.26)
I think you meant to say "opinion". Just because you found a narrative that agrees with yours, doesn't make it true. Dean. .......
11: Inmate Central, Glad to hear it ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-07, 14:18:23 (73.16.159.92)
Sounds like you are in a good place. Stay active and keep having fun ! Dean. .......
12: Inmate Central, +2 (nt). (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-07, 14:14:40 (73.16.159.92)
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13: Inmate Central, And just had an after shock ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-05, 15:06:12 (73.16.159.92)
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14: Inmate Central, Here too ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-05, 12:56:48 (67.85.197.26)
Was in the office, sitting at the conference table with cohorts when the old and rickety building shook for a good 20ish seconds. Definitely got our attention here in CT ! Dean. .......
15: Inmate Central, I imagine there have been close calls over the years ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-01, 18:29:53 (73.16.159.92)
It's only one lane wide and not very tall. Dean. .......
16: Inmate Central, They practically grow on trees. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-01, 18:27:31 (73.16.159.92)
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17: Inmate Central, Yes, the shadow knows. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-04-01, 05:06:01 (73.16.159.92)
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18: Inmate Central, Seen on today's drive ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-31, 14:50:44 (73.16.159.92)
. This old rail bridge is in the woods of Redding, CT. It's active with passenger trains during the day and freight trains late at night. Dean. .......
19: Inmate Central, Looks like a great place to unwind. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-30, 07:55:34 (73.16.159.92)
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20: General Asylum, The Yamaha CR-3020 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-30, 07:54:07 (73.16.159.92)
...was seriously good, in its day. Unlike the others, it wasn't watts for the sake of watts, it had a great phono section, an excellent tuner and sounded wonderful. At the shop I worked for back then, .......
21: General Asylum, Speakers first and consider buying them used ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-30, 07:48:55 (73.16.159.92)
As others here have suggested, buy the speakers first, and I suggest buying them used as you can save a lot of money. Then get something like a Fosi amp for under $100 so you can listen to them while .......
22: Inmate Central, Agree 100% ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-28, 04:59:34 (67.85.197.26)
If your business model can only succeed if you pay your employees poorly, your model is flawed. As for the snarky Surely, customers will be happy to pay the new higher price, secure in the knowledge t .......
23: Inmate Central, I make "Smash" burgers on occasion ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-27, 10:10:45 (73.16.159.92)
One pound of 80/20 to make 3 burgers. HOT cast iron skillet, press onions into the patties, add cheese. Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside and covered with a gooey mess. Yum ! Dean. ::: TOPIC .......
24: Inmate Central, Speaking of Quarter Pounders .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-27, 09:58:44 (67.85.197.26)
A&W tried marketing a 1/3 pound burger at the same price as Micky D's 1/4 pounder. It didn't sell because folks thought 1/3 was smaller than 1/4. True story. Link below. I think A&W should have sold a .......
25: Inmate Central, Smaller list now ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-24, 09:48:48 (73.16.159.92)
The Mini and the watches are gone. No regrets ...but I wouldn't mind having my Rolex Submariner back. Dean. .......
26: Inmate Central, HBD ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-21, 19:45:09 (73.16.159.92)
Good on you for takin' care of yourself. I hope to do that as soon as I retire. Dean. .......
27: Inmate Central, Everyone should have a hobby, or two, or three ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-21, 17:10:23 (73.16.159.92)
My main hobby is collecting vintage fishing tackle and old fishing related paraphernalia. I've been at it about 45 years now. Through collecting I've made friends all over the states, some are now lik .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Didya' know ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-20, 17:13:39 (73.16.159.92)
...Jeff Baxter is involved with national security ? See link below. Dean. .......
29: General Asylum, Love her ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-20, 17:10:40 (73.16.159.92)
I finally got to see her in 2017 and again in 2022 during the Legacy tour. Both times at a wonderful, smallish, local venue. She sounded great and her range still fabulous. Its a rare listening sessio .......
30: Inmate Central, Group drives sound fun ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-19, 14:36:24 (73.16.159.92)
Will have to try that. The Miata folks seem to really have their act together when it comes to group events. I've passed a few ...lots of smiles from participants and onlookers. Dean. .......
31: General Asylum, Wrensilva ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-19, 11:23:46 (73.16.159.92)
The unit I posted the picture of is a modern and currently available console. Link below ... Dean. .......
32: General Asylum, A bit off topic ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-19, 10:38:57 (73.16.159.92)
. I like the idea of one of these ... When I was growing up, listening to music meant gathering in the living room and listening to Dad's Clairtone console, with a Garrard changer and EMI speakers. .......
33: Inmate Central, I mostly grow older ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-19, 10:26:48 (73.16.159.92)
I suck at growing anything. I even kill succulents. When I was a kid a buddy's family had a fabulous garden, large, maybe 50' by 50'. In the center was a tall pole with a rotating sprinkler on the top .......
34: Radio Road, Never saw one before. Very cool ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-18, 08:13:06 (67.85.197.26)
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35: Inmate Central, Thanks Stan ! (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-18, 06:04:50 (67.85.197.26)
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36: Inmate Central, Thanks Abe.... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-18, 06:03:45 (67.85.197.26)
I'm always looking for interesting photo ops while driving. If you guys are lucky, I won't find too many. Dean. .......
37: Inmate Central, SVSPD ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-17, 14:43:33 (73.16.159.92)
. Side View St. Patrick's Day. Crisp and clear, was a great day for a drive. From here on out I'll be busy on Saturday's and Sunday's when the roads are dry. . . Dean. .......
38: Speaker Asylum, Blech. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-16, 16:48:18 (73.16.159.92)
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39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Glad to see you back ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-16, 07:30:04 (73.16.159.92)
My first thought is ...WTF ! Second thought was, yes, you can do what you propose. These high-level to low-level convertors are mostly used in car audio, but there are some intended for home audio, su .......
40: General Asylum, I still have one in my office system ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-16, 07:14:27 (73.16.159.92)
. Glad I kept it. Use it all the time. . . Dean. .......
41: Films/DVD Asylum, I assumed - Person of color. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-15, 14:50:32 (73.16.159.92)
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42: Inmate Central, RE: Beautiful Woman of the Day ...I'll hope for better tomorrow. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-15, 14:49:35 (73.16.159.92)
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43: Inmate Central, LOL ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-15, 09:40:08 (67.85.197.26)
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44: Vinyl Asylum, Great album ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-15, 09:32:25 (67.85.197.26)
King of the New York Streets and Written On The Subway Wall are faves of mine. Pretty sure Chuck Leavell was on that album too. Dean. .......
45: Inmate Central, Snappy dressers. Baskin Robbins employees ? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-15, 04:50:37 (67.85.197.26)
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46: Inmate Central, Sorta' ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-14, 14:42:52 (73.16.159.92)
"The rocket terminated the flight after judging that the achievement of its mission would be difficult," company president Masakazu Toyoda said, Reuters reported. It was not stated what triggered the .......
47: Inmate Central, Japan's rocket go boom ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-14, 09:20:08 (67.85.197.26)
. This happened yesterday ... Dean. View YouTube Video .......
48: Speaker Asylum, Eh, whatever ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-12, 09:32:12 (67.85.197.26)
It'll do. Close enough for jazz. Dean. .......
49: Speaker Asylum, The 180Hz is the more important spec ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-12, 08:51:35 (67.85.197.26)
...and should work nicely. The sub only needs to go down to 60 or so to make a big difference. Dean. .......
50: Films/DVD Asylum, Maybe next year they will .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-12, 06:33:27 (67.85.197.26)
...contact you to be sure they are awarding performances that are aligned with your preferences. But, I don't think that's how it works. Based on your comment "At least the Academy didn't bend to givi .......
51: General Asylum, Hey-day for the gear ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-10, 08:35:42 (73.16.159.92)
...the hobby is 'bout half past dead. Dean. .......
52: Inmate Central, It is ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-10, 08:00:36 (73.16.159.92)
He reminded me of myself, when buying my first car, a '66 MGB. He asked all the right questions, clearly knew his stuff and could not contain his excitement. The best selling experience I've ever had .......
53: Inmate Central, Cue Hall & Oates .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-09, 08:07:47 (73.16.159.92)
. She's gone, she's gone ... 18 years and 150K miles of smiles. She now belongs to a very happy young man that drove 3 hours to get her. He's been researching these cars for years and new exactly what .......
54: General Asylum, That too, but mostly ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-07, 12:17:23 (67.85.197.26)
...the Sonos home products; small powered speakers and sound bars. Dean. .......
55: Inmate Central, The only way to invest in gold that makes sense ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-07, 11:13:48 (67.85.197.26)
...is to buy used jewelry on the cheap and flip it. Dean. .......
56: Inmate Central, I agree with Warren Buffet ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-07, 10:21:19 (67.85.197.26)
Gold isn't useful enough to be a good investment. Besides, vintage fly reels have a far better return. Dean. .......
57: Inmate Central, What she really needed was ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-07, 09:19:30 (67.85.197.26)
...to live in another country where this rarely or never happens. Dean. .......
58: General Asylum, Sonos ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-07, 09:16:51 (67.85.197.26)
My kids are 29 and 33, both have many friends and know no one with a system. However, most all have Sonos. Dean. .......
59: Inmate Central, Awesome ! ...and thank you. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-06, 16:26:47 (73.16.159.92)
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60: General Asylum, No one, no, no, no and no. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-03-03, 07:57:46 (73.16.159.92)
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61: Inmate Central, See link .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-28, 15:59:09 (73.16.159.92)
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62: Inmate Central, Whereas ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-28, 10:27:19 (67.85.197.26)
Paul Krugman Carlson, like Juan Williams Hannity and Huffington FOX, et al, make a very comfortable living playing to their base. Sadly, their base believes their claptrap. Dean. .......
63: Inmate Central, Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-28, 06:28:23 (67.85.197.26)
I was trying to keep it tame. Its easy to go off the rails in these discussions. Dean. .......
64: Inmate Central, RE: Snooty, urban, arrogant elitist... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-28, 04:49:26 (67.85.197.26)
The other team has Hannity, Tucker, et al. Both sides have more than their share of folks spouting things that aggravates the other side of the aisle. Dean. .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Nice work ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-27, 04:44:02 (73.16.159.92)
Well worth the effort too. What cartridge are you going to use ? Dean. .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, Ah, an AR XC ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-26, 18:09:26 (73.16.159.92)
XC = Xtra Crud. Dean. .......
67: General Asylum, Motorized shades ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-26, 04:38:46 (67.85.197.26)
Down for listening and up for WAF factor. Dean. .......
68: Inmate Central, Excellent .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-24, 07:48:45 (73.16.159.92)
I wonder if they can fly it where and when they want or if they need to get permission/clearance from the FAA or local officials. Dean. .......
69: Inmate Central, I barely carry on now. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-23, 12:27:06 (67.85.197.26)
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70: Inmate Central, Good thing she wasn't riding alone ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-21, 05:03:00 (67.85.197.26)
Very scary. I've had a few incidents with dogs while riding. Cougars are a whole 'nuther level of trouble. Dean. .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, Yowza !!! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-20, 05:24:26 (67.85.197.26)
Gorgeous to the eyes ...and I bet even more so to the ears. Enjoy, and Congrats ! Dean. .......
72: Inmate Central, Geezzze. Makes me feel thankful all we have in our office is mice. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-19, 12:40:39 (67.85.197.26)
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73: Inmate Central, Really like that one when I was a kid ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-19, 09:06:21 (67.85.197.26)
But, even way back then, those cannons looked so fake when they fell to the ocean. Dean. .......
74: Inmate Central, Ain't it though ! .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-18, 11:32:18 (73.16.159.92)
Thanks, Sondek . I've been driving it to the grocery store and parking it in a far away spot. I end up turning around a few times and smiling as I walk away. And then I get to enjoy a long gaze on th .......
75: Inmate Central, I bet its all BS ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-18, 11:27:41 (73.16.159.92)
My local flea market is often used to film the buying portion of Flea Market Flip and I've been there several times to see it all go down. First thing they do is find a few dealers who are willing to .......
76: General Asylum, And for bass nuts ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-18, 08:35:37 (73.16.159.92)
...we make one with a bass base for improved bass. Dean. .......
77: Inmate Central, SSVS ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-17, 09:16:24 (73.16.159.92)
. Snowy Side View Saturday ... We had a few fresh inches overnight, so I cleared the drive, cleaned off the Cooper and warmed up the Cayman. No fun drive today, roads too sloppy. Last weekend the road .......
78: Inmate Central, That was my dilemma last year ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-17, 07:28:38 (73.16.159.92)
I'd been a Honda fan since 1984, when I bought my Civic S. After that I had three Accords and an Acura. All great cars. When searching for a new daily driver last year, to replace my '08 Accord, I set .......
79: Inmate Central, Steven Wright-ish (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-15, 18:11:33 (73.16.159.92)
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80: Inmate Central, Passion ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-15, 17:23:25 (73.16.159.92)
Jags are John's life, since a little kid. At the age of 16 he bought an XKE coupe smashed in the rear and a roadster smashed in the front. I think he got the pair for about a grand. The E is monocoqu .......
81: Inmate Central, I learned to drive in a '62 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-14, 16:59:59 (73.16.159.92)
A good friend rebuilt his first XKE at the age of 17. He taught me to drive in it. He still loves Jags. See the link below to his (John Schimenti) site. Dean. .......
82: Inmate Central, Basil was a hoot ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-14, 09:29:47 (67.85.197.26)
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83: Inmate Central, Robin Williams ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-14, 08:37:37 (67.85.197.26)
On tour in Germany, part of Robin's act was a bit about him being asked by Germans why there were no funny Germans. To which he replied, maybe you killed them all. Dean. .......
84: Inmate Central, Me too ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-14, 04:51:03 (67.85.197.26)
But, we might be talking about different likely candidates. Nobody's right if everybody's wrong. Dean. .......
85: General Asylum, LOL. Perfect ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-13, 06:28:13 (73.16.159.92)
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86: Inmate Central, Nice Bonefish ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-11, 16:54:08 (73.16.159.92)
It didn't occur to me your initial question was fish related. duh. Yes, the Norwalk has trout. The Norwalk was in decline for years, but a great effort from the a nearby Trout Unlimted chapter (Mianus .......
87: Inmate Central, Here you go ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-11, 14:07:06 (73.16.159.92)
. The top arrow at the bottom of the picture is the waterfall and the lower arrow is the hole in the fence. I'd really like to see the falls from the inside the house, . Dean. .......
88: Inmate Central, I think I'll root for the niners as well ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-11, 13:10:42 (73.16.159.92)
Went for walk and ran into a few neighbors who think the niners are the true underdogs, and some just want the Chiefs to lose because they are tired of the attention Taylor Swift gets at the game. Dea .......
89: Inmate Central, Funky ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-11, 11:24:03 (73.16.159.92)
It belongs to my neighbor, who just got it. He's wanted one since he was a kid. He has a couple models of it. Dean. .......
90: Inmate Central, '33 Ford Pickup ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-11, 11:15:33 (73.16.159.92)
. . Not Ford ! Oppsss. Neighbor recently bought this '33 Chevy pickup. That's a good lookin' truck ! . . Dean. .......
91: Inmate Central, I bought all the fixins, so I guess I should watch ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-11, 10:01:05 (73.16.159.92)
. Thanks to a Paramount + free trial, I'll be watching. Guess I'll root for the Chiefs, since they are underdogs. It's really just an excuse to make a Philly cheese steak. Dean. .......
92: Inmate Central, Waterfall ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-11, 09:07:14 (73.16.159.92)
. The owner of this home was nice enough to let passersbys enjoy a nice view. The fence is right at the road, so picture taken from car. The house is in my home town (Ridgefield, CT). . . Dean. ::: .......
93: Inmate Central, Its insane ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-09, 05:12:22 (67.85.197.26)
The smallish city I work in (Norwalk, CT, sixth largest in CT, 20 square miles) has 2400 apartments/townhouses in the 2024 pipeline with similar numbers annually over the last 5 years. Its nutz. Dean. .......
94: Inmate Central, Way to go !! .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-09, 04:50:46 (67.85.197.26)
Good on you ! While healing an ulcer I lost 55 pounds, got in shape and felt great, so know what you are going through. Its tough, but feels SO good. Keep up the good work ! I've fallen off that horse .......
95: General Asylum, Most all who got famous after about 1980 or so ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-08, 09:19:51 (67.85.197.26)
Everyone I like to listen to is either quite old or dead. Dean. .......
96: Inmate Central, One of my faves ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-08, 09:15:54 (67.85.197.26)
Looks delicious. I make mine pounded thin and with crispy edges. Yum ! Dean. .......
97: Inmate Central, Somebody's Got To Go Back And Get A ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-07, 16:20:30 (73.16.159.92)
...Shit-Load Of Dimes. Lots of great lines in that flick. Dean. .......
98: Inmate Central, Good lookin' pups ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-07, 08:44:17 (67.85.197.26)
One of the things I am most looking forward to when I retire, is getting a dog. Dean. .......
99: General Asylum, I've watched it multiple times now ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-06, 04:57:44 (67.85.197.26)
I spin her first few LPs fairly regularly, so it was great to see her perform again. Was pleased she sang lead. Dean. .......
100: Inmate Central, Hang in there ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-05, 04:56:16 (67.85.197.26)
Here's to hoping that's the worst of it ! Dean. .......
101: Inmate Central, Looking forward to it ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-04, 15:34:26 (73.16.159.92)
I'm looking forward to driving it to tackle collecting events in the Catskills, Boston and Manchester, VT. Dean. .......
102: Inmate Central, Problem is ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-04, 08:58:56 (73.16.159.92)
...stupid people read that and chuckle, thinking they are the intelligent ones. Dean. .......
103: Inmate Central, BIG step up ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-04, 08:54:04 (73.16.159.92)
The Cayman is worlds better in every way, as it should be since it cost nearly three times as much as the Mini, when both were new. Of course its much quicker and handles better, its also far better b .......
104: Inmate Central, 2010 Cayman ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-04, 07:41:37 (73.16.159.92)
Yes, I did not see it in person, but had a PPI done and had ample pictures and videos. It is everything I hoped for. Still trying to wrap my head around the fact it is mine. Dean. .......
105: Inmate Central, Ridgefield, CT ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-03, 16:32:16 (73.16.159.92)
It's the "Lounsbury House", a National Historic Site, built in 1896 by then Connecticut Governor Phineas C. Lounsbury. At one time it was the Community Center. It is now used for town events and weddi .......
106: Inmate Central, Side View Saturday ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-03, 14:49:37 (73.16.159.92)
. Finally a nice day and dry roads. So I went for a two hour drive. Happy, happy, happy. Dean. .......
107: Inmate Central, Hope he doesn't "fall" out of a window. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-02, 12:51:43 (67.85.197.26)
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108: Inmate Central, "upholding global security and stability" ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-02, 04:45:47 (67.85.197.26)
Upholding ??? More like undermining. Dean. .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, +1 !! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-01, 12:18:17 (67.85.197.26)
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110: Vinyl Asylum, ...in drag. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-02-01, 10:05:24 (67.85.197.26)
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111: Inmate Central, Yikes ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-31, 18:46:10 (73.16.159.92)
That's quite a picture. What a mess. An insurance nightmare. Dean. .......
112: Inmate Central, Depends ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-31, 05:06:24 (67.85.197.26)
Depends on the thickness of the slate. Most slate roof tiles are tapered from 3/8" to 1/4". I worked in a home with what the builder referred to as a 200-year roof. The tiles were tapered 1" to 5/8". .......
113: Inmate Central, Owner has good taste in cars too ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-31, 04:52:22 (67.85.197.26)
Dean. .......
114: Speaker Asylum, A spectacular fail of their mission statement .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-31, 04:39:04 (67.85.197.26)
To create, in all respects, the most beautiful and best engineered loudspeakers on Earth. Dean. .......
115: Inmate Central, Not him ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-31, 04:34:41 (67.85.197.26)
I was, however, on the chess team in high school. In the world of chess, that amounts to zilch. Dean. .......
116: Inmate Central, Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-31, 04:33:27 (67.85.197.26)
My dream home is stone or brick, slate roof and copper gutters. Pretty much maintenance free for a lifetime. Dean. .......
117: Inmate Central, Qg7, Qe7, Rg7, Kf6 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-30, 11:43:50 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-29, 17:00:39 (73.16.159.92)
That's a handsome table and Denon has a long history of making good tables and arms. I look forward to your long term impressions. Enjoy it ! Dean. .......
119: Inmate Central, He's the real deal ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-29, 16:55:37 (73.16.159.92)
Just to see one of his builds in the flesh would be very exciting. Dean. .......
120: Inmate Central, An armorers job is to ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-25, 04:43:53 (67.85.197.26)
...ensure "the prop given to him actually contained the kinds of rounds it was suppose to contain". Actors have no clue, so you hire a professional who's responsibility is to ensure the prop only con .......
121: Inmate Central, +1. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-25, 04:37:08 (67.85.197.26)
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122: Inmate Central, As much as I dislike him ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-24, 18:53:18 (73.16.159.92)
...I don't see how its his fault. If they were rehearsing a scene that called for him to pull the pin on a fake hand grenade and toss it into a crowd and he was handed a "fake" hand grenade, he pulled .......
123: Inmate Central, No thanks ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-24, 06:28:57 (67.85.197.26)
Undercover cops should give it go. Dean. .......
124: Inmate Central, I see this every time I fly to Florida ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-24, 04:54:03 (67.85.197.26)
Long line of wheelchairs getting on and miraculously the flight cures all ills and everyone walks off. Its not unlike the "handicap" tags some folks hang on their rear view because they are fat and la .......
125: Inmate Central, Sounds like they need some vigilantes... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-24, 04:45:23 (67.85.197.26)
If a few of those cars in line had passengers that hopped out and beat the livin' shit out of the perps, that might help. Dean. .......
126: Inmate Central, "Well, duh!" ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-23, 10:48:14 (67.85.197.26)
Years ago the front page of the local paper had two articles. One was about the increased sighting of bobcats around town. The other was about the sudden mysterious disappearance of a number of small .......
127: Inmate Central, Once upon a time there was ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-23, 10:42:53 (67.85.197.26)
..the DX, which was lower then LX. It had steel wheels, cloth seats, and just the basics, no frills. Now, everything has frills. Dean. .......
128: Inmate Central, If he'd had done that here in CT ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-21, 15:37:26 (73.16.159.92)
...his tongue would have stuck. Fun pictures ! Dean. .......
129: Inmate Central, That's a good lookin' car ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-19, 06:06:14 (67.85.197.26)
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130: Vinyl Asylum, I hope I'm wrong ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-19, 06:05:11 (67.85.197.26)
...but I think there is a good chance the cartridge is the problem. If the clip is on the post when soldering, in order for the clip to get hot enough to accept the solder, the post will get hot as we .......
131: Speaker Asylum, That's true ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-18, 04:37:18 (67.85.197.26)
Reps generally get 5%. Dean. .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, +1 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-17, 17:19:17 (73.16.159.92)
Pat does a great job on that song. Tom and Pat are my favorite rock & roll front men. Dean. .......
133: Inmate Central, I like that one ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-17, 05:10:32 (67.85.197.26)
Looks like the kind of car you'd see gangsters driving in old films. Great lines. Love the split window in back. Dean. .......
134: General Asylum, Where do I stand ? ...in line, mostly ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-16, 05:06:05 (67.85.197.26)
65 here, still working, no end in sight. Big money gear was never something I considered, unless it was old and at least 50% down in value. I listen to my main rig only occasionally, while daily spend .......
135: Inmate Central, Is your crawlspace accessible ? ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-15, 12:41:49 (67.85.197.26)
Could you get a couple small electric room heaters in the crawl to warm it up ? I have a crawlspace under part of my kitchen and I've found putting a small electric heater down there keeps the temp ab .......
136: Inmate Central, Caymans are built in Germany and Finland. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-15, 05:29:09 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
137: Inmate Central, If I had a bigger garage, I'd keep it ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-15, 04:59:25 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
138: Inmate Central, I have ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-15, 04:58:23 (67.85.197.26)
Searching the Rennlist archives helped a lot in determining what I was looking for. I also joined PCA, Planet9, and two 987 Cayman groups on Facebook. Dean. .......
139: Inmate Central, Silly me ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-15, 04:55:51 (67.85.197.26)
I had no idea chicks were magnetic. I've been chasing them all wrong ! Dean. .......
140: Inmate Central, lol ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-14, 16:13:41 (73.16.159.92)
Yes, driving thru town today everyone seemed to be in my way. As you said, I'll adjust. Dean. .......
141: Inmate Central, Thanks, Waxxy ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-14, 16:12:16 (73.16.159.92)
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142: Inmate Central, I still have the Cooper ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-14, 13:30:30 (73.16.159.92)
...but will most likely sell it soon. I have a Mazda CX-5 for a daily driver. At 18 years old and with 150K miles, the Mini isn't worth much, but it's a ton of fun and in great shape. I will miss it. .......
143: Inmate Central, Thank you ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-14, 12:53:22 (73.16.159.92)
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144: Inmate Central, 2010 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-14, 12:52:55 (73.16.159.92)
Yep, it's mine. The first Cayman's (987.1) were '06-'08, mine is a 987.2 ('09-'12). One previous owner, 21K miles, manual trans. Dean. .......
145: Inmate Central, Side View Sunday ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-14, 11:30:43 (73.16.159.92)
. You had to have known another picture was coming. Got rained out yesterday, but roads are dry today and I had a blast. Lazing up to 4000 RPM (where the power curve starts) in second gear, then stomp .......
146: Inmate Central, Thanks ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:47:38 (73.16.159.92)
I now have two silver cars. Maybe I should change my moniker to silversmith Dean. .......
147: Inmate Central, Ha ! Thanks, but I think I'll keep it ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:46:26 (73.16.159.92)
I was a wreck waiting for the inspection report and thankfully it confirmed everything the seller had said. Niche Motors in Tennesse. The owner is Evan Lomas. My experience, needless to say, was excel .......
148: Inmate Central, Thanks Stan ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:41:50 (73.16.159.92)
The searching was nationwide and rather intense. I'd look every morning before work, then again during lunch break, again when home from the office and again before bed. I found mine on Car Gurus. It .......
149: Inmate Central, I've had a few daily drivers that were automatic ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:23:48 (73.16.159.92)
...but, for me, this car needed to be a stick. Heck, even my first two Accords were manual. I only bought automatics when there was no option. Dean. .......
150: Inmate Central, Thanks Jim ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:21:36 (73.16.159.92)
It was my first choice color. Second was gray. It seems the most common colors are black, red, and white. I drove three Cayman "S" models, and only one base. Even in my most spirited driving, the bas .......
151: Inmate Central, Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:12:06 (73.16.159.92)
The Cobras are a ton of fun, but just too impractical. Dean. .......
152: Inmate Central, Correct, as E said ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:09:42 (73.16.159.92)
...just two seats, which 95% of the time is one more than I need. Having the engine right behind you adds another layer of fun-factor to spirited driving. Dean. .......
153: Inmate Central, Thanks ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:04:51 (73.16.159.92)
Not pulling your leg, but seems unreal to me too. It's been a long time coming ! Dean. .......
154: Inmate Central, Thanks John ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:03:16 (73.16.159.92)
Its clean as a whistle and sounds really sweet. I love the lines, especially the side and rear. Dean. .......
155: Inmate Central, Thanks ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 09:00:27 (73.16.159.92)
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156: Inmate Central, I will ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 08:59:59 (73.16.159.92)
And as they say, never exceed posted speed limits... That reminded me of my favorite line in the original Gumball Rally, when one of the drivers hops in his car, rips the rear view mirror off, tosse .......
157: Inmate Central, Thank you ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 08:55:20 (73.16.159.92)
I joined PCA a while back and met up with two members to drive their cars. Both were passionate about Porsche and generous with their time and knowledge. Dean. .......
158: Inmate Central, Three pedals ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-13, 08:52:48 (73.16.159.92)
I drove an automatic (PDK) and while it is wonderful, its not for me. I like more driver involvement. I don't want my left leg to get bored. Dean. .......
159: Inmate Central, Looks slick ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-12, 17:45:02 (73.16.159.92)
Ride it in good health. Enjoy ! Dean. .......
160: Inmate Central, A fatty ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-12, 17:37:33 (73.16.159.92)
Looks like it recently ate another snake. Great coloring. When I was a kid I sometimes hunted for Garter snakes. I liked handling them ...and terrifying my sisters with them. Dean. .......
161: Inmate Central, Speaking of Porsche ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-12, 17:33:30 (73.16.159.92)
...mine arrived today. I had to work from home to be able to receive it and then drove it to the office. The only picture I've taken so far was when I stopped for pizza on the way home. I found this c .......
162: General Asylum, That's the ticket ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-11, 06:26:33 (67.85.197.26)
I always enjoy shows for the introductions and conversations. I found many designers to be regular folk with no pretentiousness. In particular, Richard Vandersteen and Nelson Pass are very welcoming .......
163: Inmate Central, We did that prank in college .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-10, 04:44:33 (67.85.197.26)
A buddy of ours had a Datsun 510 wagon, which was very light in the rear. Four of us could lift the back and slide it sideways. Dean. .......
164: Inmate Central, You know a team really sucks when ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-08, 09:55:35 (67.85.197.26)
...they suck more than the Jets. Dean. .......
165: Inmate Central, Good luck fitting wipers to that windshield. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-07, 07:16:45 (73.16.159.92)
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166: Inmate Central, Early one. '66 or so. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-05, 14:51:05 (73.16.159.92)
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167: Inmate Central, When my nipples bleed, I just use Band-Aids. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-05, 05:25:02 (67.85.197.26)
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168: Inmate Central, I love old, ma & pa hardware stores ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-04, 11:28:55 (67.85.197.26)
We have two in my town. Often I'll be in search of a creative fix for something broken, unsure of what I'm looking for, but will know it when I see it. I just go poke around until I see something I c .......
169: Films/DVD Asylum, Then my hunch was right ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-03, 15:02:45 (73.16.159.92)
My daughter wanted us to watch it. I figured if the trailer was that boring the full film would be nap worthy. We watched Flower Moon instead, which was mostly okay, given I have a hard time liking an .......
170: Inmate Central, I like it ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-03, 14:56:51 (73.16.159.92)
. .......
171: General Asylum, Thanks to the name tags ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-02, 12:47:48 (67.85.197.26)
...I recognize them both. I bet your SL-1200 sounded sweet with that cartridge. Dean. .......
172: General Asylum, I miss Henry ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-02, 12:46:10 (67.85.197.26)
Did a deal or two with him and I remember him liking the Soundsmithed 160. Nice guy. We seemed to be on the same analog wavelength. The Denon 110 now costs as much as the 103. That's nutz. ::: TOPIC .......
173: General Asylum, My Denon DL-160 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-02, 11:20:17 (67.85.197.26)
I'm considering the "sapphire" rebuild, which at $300 seems a decent deal. I really like the DL-160 a lot and it gets along well with my table. I think a re-tip is a safer bet then trying something n .......
174: General Asylum, Might get a Soundsmith Re-Tip ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-02, 10:13:19 (67.85.197.26)
Anything else "new" would be used. Hoping to find a pair of Audio Physic Virgo II near by at a good price. Dean. .......
175: Inmate Central, A Diablo from another mother ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2024-01-01, 07:08:06 (73.16.159.92)
Dean. .......
176: Inmate Central, Excellent pictures ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-30, 19:36:15 (73.16.159.92)
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177: Inmate Central, Great shots, as always ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-23, 19:18:21 (73.16.159.92)
I especially like the last one. Keep 'em coming ! Dean. .......
178: Inmate Central, Nice choice for Eddie Munster. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-22, 05:33:50 (67.85.197.26)
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179: Inmate Central, My thoughts exactly. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-22, 05:20:21 (67.85.197.26)
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180: Inmate Central, Fun stuff ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-13, 09:56:05 (67.85.197.26)
Gifts I got my ex that she loved included tix to a Broadway show, tix to see Paul McCartney, a weekend on Nantucket island, a gorgeous dress (picked it myself), a spa day, silk pj's and jewelry, She d .......
181: Inmate Central, One Day ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-11, 17:57:03 (24.147.60.114)
Retirement. Looking forward to it ...one day. Congrats E. I'm happy for you. Make the most of it ...and stay healthy. Dean. .......
182: General Asylum, It's a term used by manufacturers, wholesalers, etc ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-09, 16:38:41 (24.147.60.114)
...for older discontinued products that had never been sold. Once sold they are referred to as "new in box". Dean. .......
183: Inmate Central, Holy Duck, them's some nice pictures ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-08, 11:19:17 (67.85.197.26)
You never cease to amaze and entertain. Thanks, Stan ! Dean. .......
184: Inmate Central, Why then do we put criminals in jail ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-08, 11:12:08 (67.85.197.26)
I think all perpetrators of mass shootings are either in jail or dead. Yet mass shootings keep happening ...because the guilty accomplices remain at large, and they keep making more ! Dean. ::: TOPIC .......
185: Inmate Central, Nor does it deter/reduce future gun crimes. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-08, 06:44:14 (67.85.197.26)
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186: Inmate Central, Thanks, Unc' (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-07, 16:45:10 (24.147.60.114)
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187: Inmate Central, It's quite normal for accomplices to be found guilty ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-07, 11:35:16 (67.85.197.26)
If you can't wrap your head around a gun killing anyone, think of the gun as a guilty accomplice. Dean. .......
188: General Asylum, True ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-07, 08:06:18 (67.85.197.26)
The components of my home office system were current products my first year in the biz and sold at the shop I worked for. The system was about $1250 in '78. Like you, I have an affinity for Yamaha ... .......
189: General Asylum, Audio Cheapskate ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-06, 04:58:36 (67.85.197.26)
Here's my vintage cheapo set up - Yamaha CA-410II Yamaha CT-410II Nakamichi 480 ADS L-300 I recently added a cheapo Amazon Bluetooth receiver. I've had it so long I can't remember what it cost, but I .......
190: Inmate Central, We can argue endlessly about which PB is best ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-01, 16:32:32 (24.147.60.114)
...but think most will agree, it ain't Jif ! Dean. .......
191: Inmate Central, CR and PB ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-01, 08:59:54 (67.85.197.26)
When CR said Jif was the best tasting peanut butter they lost all credibility. Dean. .......
192: Inmate Central, My favorite Ferrari ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-01, 06:10:08 (67.85.197.26)
I saw two on a recent visit to F40 Motorsports, Wayne Carini's shop. The one below, a '73, is "POR". He also had a yellow '72, which is $375K. Both under 30K miles. Why don't folks drive them more ! L .......
193: Inmate Central, POTD ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-01, 04:52:33 (67.85.197.26)
In my ever widening search for a Porsche Cayman, I stumbled across this gorgeous Pantera in Victor's favorite color. For sale now, at auction in link below. Looks like a beast from the rear. ::: TOP .......
194: Vinyl Asylum, +1 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-12-01, 04:39:02 (67.85.197.26)
I've always liked Orsonic shells. Dean. .......
195: Inmate Central, Around here those 7 acres are worth ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-29, 09:41:36 (67.85.197.26)
...about $5M, without the house, assuming an in-land property. A former client's home is in the link below. Half as much land, 26X the $. Dean. .......
196: Inmate Central, MMMM: Miniscule Mulitple Mazda Monday ;) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-27, 09:18:47 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
197: Inmate Central, Nice lines on that car ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-27, 05:00:19 (67.85.197.26)
Fun picture too. The background suits the cars need for a clean up. Were you doing donuts in that lot ? Dean. .......
198: Inmate Central, Can't beat that. Best possible therapy. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-25, 19:49:26 (24.147.60.114)
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199: Inmate Central, I had the 1999 version of that engine ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-22, 12:10:19 (67.85.197.26)
3.0L I sold it with 225K miles on it. Never an issue and it didn't burn oil. Dean. .......
200: Inmate Central, The Cayman sold for $28K ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-22, 12:00:12 (67.85.197.26)
...which was low. I bid $26,500 because if it sold for less than that I'd have second guessed myself. But, add tax and shipping to CT and $28K becomes $32K. Still a good deal, if no issues. Dean. ::: .......
201: Inmate Central, The STD capitol of the USA. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-22, 09:09:59 (67.85.197.26)
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202: Inmate Central, Another Car Auction .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-22, 08:47:58 (67.85.197.26)
An auction for an '09 Porsche Cayman is ending today. Link at bottom of page. Worth looking at for the pictures, which are outstanding. Its the year and color combination I want. Condition seems to be .......
203: Inmate Central, I'll take the Ford GT ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-22, 07:32:10 (67.85.197.26)
Hard to imagine George fitting in that one ! Dean. .......
204: Inmate Central, Yes, please ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-22, 07:31:29 (67.85.197.26)
Too simple for the US. We excel at overcomplicated. Dean. .......
205: Inmate Central, They can't handle the work they have now ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-21, 17:06:47 (24.147.60.114)
I've been trying to clear up an IRS mess for three years. The year I transferred all of my investments from UBS to Morgan Stanley, the IRS dinged me twice ! They cannot be gotten hold of. My accountan .......
206: Inmate Central, Congrats. Nice car. I hope it serves you well. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-20, 07:00:19 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
207: Inmate Central, Very cool cars ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-19, 07:31:20 (24.147.60.114)
I've seen good looking builds for as little as $35K, by FFR, Back Draft, Shell Valley and others. There is a Cars & Caffeine event in nearby Greenwich, CT, one of the wealthiest towns in the country. .......
208: Inmate Central, Seems another difference is ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-18, 17:48:59 (24.147.60.114)
...Boxsters are more plentiful, at least in the years that align with my budget. I drove a 987.1 base today, so now I know how it differs from an S. It had the Tiptonic transmission, which is not for .......
209: Inmate Central, FFR ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-18, 17:34:45 (24.147.60.114)
As much as I love the FFR Cobras, here in the East the weather window for driving them is just too small. Yes, I could try to find one with heat and AC (very hard) and put the top up (very ugly). I ha .......
210: Inmate Central, Nice ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-18, 17:27:15 (24.147.60.114)
What are your thoughts on the risk of bore scoring on the 987.1 S cars? Dean. .......
211: Inmate Central, The MX-5 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-18, 17:23:25 (24.147.60.114)
I drove one today. I now understand why these cars receive so much praise. Everything you've heard about how well they handle is true and it felt quicker than I had imagined. But, it's a PITA to get .......
212: Inmate Central, Speaking of Cars ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-18, 08:06:34 (24.147.60.114)
I mentioned quite a while back that I was considering getting a Factory Five Racing Cobra, a dream that was fun to pursue, but in the end, well, I woke up. While I'm not a "car guy" to the extent ghos .......
213: Inmate Central, Fly Fisherman ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-17, 09:03:30 (67.85.197.26)
Some fly fisherman post "found" tackle on various forums in hopes of finding the owner. That's what I do if I find something nice streamside, in addition to leaving a note at the spot. I could just l .......
214: General Asylum, +1 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-17, 05:18:46 (67.85.197.26)
My music lives in a cabinet next to my system ...the black licorice pizza cabinet. The only suitable backup would be the same collection stored offsite in a bomb shelter. I'll take my chances. Dean. : .......
215: Inmate Central, Exactly ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-11, 06:46:37 (24.147.60.114)
Mine is an '06, the last year before the bloating began. Given how much I love mine, it pains me to say I really dislike what they've become. They were once a true enthusiasts car. Dean. .......
216: Inmate Central, Those early ones are minuscule ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-11, 06:34:37 (24.147.60.114)
I'm a fan. But, you knew that. Dean. .......
217: Inmate Central, This fellow did quite well with his ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-11, 06:30:20 (24.147.60.114)
A former client of mine. Dean. .......
218: Inmate Central, Door #3 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-10, 15:08:26 (24.147.60.114)
I'd skip it. I don't buy stock in companies that make products I wouldn't own. Dean. .......
219: Inmate Central, That's my kind of corral ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-10, 05:12:38 (67.85.197.26)
Fun cars on a budget. I drove a friend's 510 a few times back in college. Ton's of fun and practical at the same time. Dean. .......
220: Tape Trail, Correct ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-06, 07:50:54 (67.85.197.26)
Not cheap. They are the guys for high-end Nak repair. For a CR-1a, I'd use Approved Audio, also in CT. Larry does fantastic work. Dean. .......
221: Inmate Central, As a kid I called those ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-05, 05:52:25 (24.147.60.114)
...smokers windows. They seemed most used to flick ashes. Dean. .......
222: General Asylum, They made three models ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-04, 07:22:01 (24.147.60.114)
...L200, L300 and L400. Mine are the L300, which are my favorites of the three. Fabulous mini speakers. Dean. .......
223: General Asylum, Symmetrical, small and tidy ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-04, 06:25:08 (24.147.60.114)
System in my home office. Yamaha, ADS and Linn. Sorry for the poor picture. Dean. .......
224: Inmate Central, Yard machines ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-02, 12:48:33 (67.85.197.26)
I only have three: push mower, leaf blower and a snow thrower. I've never changed oil on any of them, but I do check it and add as needed. The leaf blower is on its 24th season and starts first pull. .......
225: Inmate Central, I'd rather shovel snow ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-02, 10:20:11 (67.85.197.26)
I'm fed up with taking care of the leaves. I've already hauled eight 12' by 12' tarp loads into the woods and only one tree has dropped its leaves ! This time of year I can only see my grass for one o .......
226: Inmate Central, I generally like those .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-02, 09:38:11 (67.85.197.26)
...but not that one. I prefer an authentic looking dash and interior. The center portion of that dash is just ugly. There are more attractive/stealth ways to get heat/ac into a Cobra. Dean. ::: T .......
227: Films/DVD Asylum, His autobiography ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-01, 14:58:45 (24.147.60.114)
My daughter is a fan, read the book and went to see him speak at a book signing in Brooklyn. She learned that as young kid, whenever sick the family doctor prescribed barbiturates, which basically pri .......
228: Inmate Central, Fabulous ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-11-01, 08:35:28 (67.85.197.26)
Wonderful shot. I'm sure there are photographic terms that describe why its wonderful, but I'm not fluent in that terminology. Keep 'em coming. They just get better and better. Dean. .......
229: Inmate Central, LOL ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-30, 10:16:44 (67.85.197.26)
If he thinks "driverless flying cars" will reduce driving deaths, I think its him who will be surprised. Dean. .......
230: Inmate Central, Only sluggish where I am because ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-26, 08:06:40 (67.85.197.26)
...of lack of inventory. My home town (Ridgefield, CT) normally has around 250 residences for sale at any time. Today there are 47 offerings, which is up from a recent low of 22. House are selling qui .......
231: Inmate Central, Never thought I'd really like ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-25, 17:25:10 (24.147.60.114)
...any car in orange, but I dig that one ! Would love to take it for a spin. Preferably on a track. Dean. .......
232: Inmate Central, Good point ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-24, 05:22:01 (24.147.60.114)
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233: Inmate Central, Such a drama queen ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-24, 05:21:08 (24.147.60.114)
Why can't he just fall out of a window like the rest of the lot. Dean. .......
234: Inmate Central, Looking for something to watch ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-20, 08:56:27 (67.85.197.26)
If you have MAX, try Naked Attraction. I guess some may consider certain aspects scary though. I found it interesting, occasionally mildly titillating and just as often off-putting. It certainly is .......
235: Inmate Central, Exactly. Maybe Facebook. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-20, 06:44:41 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
236: Inmate Central, A few more ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-20, 05:48:07 (67.85.197.26)
A few not seen in the museum in the link below ... Dean. .......
237: Tape Trail, Well done. Looks great ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-19, 05:06:05 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
238: Inmate Central, What a face ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-17, 16:10:56 (24.147.60.114)
...and those eyes. A cutie for sure. Happy Birthday Haily ! Dean. .......
239: Inmate Central, Tiny House ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-17, 16:09:30 (24.147.60.114)
I need to downsize and Taylor does nothing for me, so, I'll take the house. Please plant it on the shore of Lake George in NY, near Bolton's Landing. Thanks. I owe you one. Dean. .......
240: Inmate Central, It's Paddy ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-16, 09:23:14 (67.85.197.26)
He was a big enough deal to get a Wikipedia page. Link below. Dean. .......
241: Inmate Central, Looks nice and tidy ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-16, 08:41:57 (67.85.197.26)
I like the flares too. There's a shop near me that specializes in MGBs and other British cars. They have quite an inventory. Link below. Dean. .......
242: Inmate Central, Typo ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-16, 08:39:26 (67.85.197.26)
Paddy Ryan, not Patty. I can't image an 87 round fight. Maybe that's a typo too ?? Dean. .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, Nicely Done ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-13, 16:33:28 (24.147.60.114)
. .......
244: Inmate Central, Not a fan, but ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-13, 12:04:56 (67.85.197.26)
The year Disco hit big I worked the summer with a landscaper. Driving to the next job meant listening to Disco and him singing along. He loved that music. It made him very happy and fun to be around. .......
245: Inmate Central, Keens in NYC ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-13, 05:17:55 (67.85.197.26)
Expensive ...and worth every penny. Always a special experience, beyond the fabulous food. Great atmosphere and service second to none. Dean. .......
246: Inmate Central, Turn indicators look like an afterthought. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-13, 05:07:26 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
247: Speaker Asylum, Yes they are ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-13, 05:02:48 (67.85.197.26)
Many Mission speakers from that era are excellent and can now be picked up very inexpensively because just like back in the day, few seem to know how good they are. For schitts-and-giggles, I once st .......
248: Inmate Central, Sounds good to me. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-12, 04:57:39 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
249: Speaker Asylum, Fondly remember ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-10, 06:32:15 (67.85.197.26)
Back in the late 80s my favorite budget speaker carried by the shop I was working in was the Mission 700LE. The 700LE was normally sold with an NAD receiver or integrated and the combination was surp .......
250: Vinyl Asylum, No auto-lift ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-08, 14:05:17 (24.61.48.83)
I've seen the auto-lift and am not sure if it was an accessory that you could add later or if it was an option added at the factory. Dean. .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, Jelco SA-750 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-08, 09:05:11 (24.61.48.83)
I've had a few Jelco SA-750 arms and found them to be very solid arms with tight tolerances. Has adjustable VTA and sounds excellent. One was on a Luxman PD-121, pictured below. The 750 reminds me a .......
252: Vinyl Asylum, New Table Coming From Denon ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-05, 05:47:11 (67.85.197.26)
Looks like the real deal. $2500, direct drive, 33-45-78, 40 pounds. The arm looks much like their designs from the 70s. Note the off center logo on the platter ring, as done back in the day when contr .......
253: Inmate Central, I'll take this one ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-04, 11:21:55 (67.85.197.26)
The XJ13 ... Story of the car in the link below. Dean. .......
254: Inmate Central, There's a lot to be said for that ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-03, 13:55:15 (24.61.48.83)
Living life as you please is indeed fortunate. I hope to give it a shot. Dean. .......
255: Inmate Central, Pinto ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-03, 13:51:52 (24.61.48.83)
One day in 1974 my Dad took my Mom's Mercury Montego wagon to work. He told her it needed an oil change. When he came home with a yellow Pinto wagon she assumed it was a loaner while they fixed someth .......
256: Inmate Central, Excellent news .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-10-01, 16:08:18 (24.61.48.83)
Glad to hear you are better. Did you take Paxlovid ? I did a full course of Paxlovid and still have some symptoms and am still testing positive. I've been told I am non-infectious since I started the .......
257: Inmate Central, Great shots all ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-26, 16:13:55 (24.61.48.83)
For some reason I like the phone booth picture best. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed them all. Dean. .......
258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, They are more alike than different ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-25, 17:29:28 (24.61.48.83)
I worked in NAD shops for enough years to have heard/sold all iterations of the 3020, which to my ears and those of others I worked with, all sound the same. The difference in these units is described .......
259: Inmate Central, Its inexcuseable ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-25, 15:35:41 (24.61.48.83)
As ghost said in the previous thread on this subject (paraphrasing) a bike is a simple machine that should outlive its owner. I doubt the bonded crank set was born out of pursuit of something better, .......
260: Inmate Central, Fun at Lake George ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-25, 15:25:51 (24.61.48.83)
. The ORCA (Old Reel Collectors Association) had our annual show at a beautiful facility on Lake George. In the picture below, the patio on top of the wall is dining and the one above is the bar. Gorg .......
261: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Have someone do it for you ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-25, 09:15:44 (24.61.48.83)
Don't worry so much about exceeding the units value. If you buy a new piece of gear it'll lose about 40% of its value the moment you open the box. If you can find a competent tech who could not just r .......
262: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Completely restore and upgrade the 3020. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-23, 19:41:45 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
263: Inmate Central, Impressive ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-23, 18:20:40 (24.61.48.83)
I bet anyone that can master those dishes could make one helluva' smash burger ! Dean. .......
264: Inmate Central, Shimano Recall (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-23, 07:33:38 (24.61.48.83)
The recalled bonded cranksets... Bonded? Seriously? Dean. .......
265: Inmate Central, Average ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-16, 07:20:42 (24.61.48.83)
Top-tier workers - meaning anyone who joined the company in 2007 or earlier - make roughly $33 an hour on average, contract summaries for the Big Three show. Those hired after 2007 are part of the lo .......
266: Inmate Central, Did you read your links ? ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-15, 14:34:35 (24.61.48.83)
From your CBS link ... Top-tier workers - meaning anyone who joined the company in 2007 or earlier - make roughly $33 an hour on average, contract summaries for the Big Three show. Those hired after .......
267: Inmate Central, $60K ? (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-15, 12:44:07 (67.85.197.26)
Those who started after 2017 are making up to $17/hr. That's $35K annually, and quite a bit less actually in their paychecks. I agree, the pension ask is stupid, but give folks a real wage. Dean. :: .......
268: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-13, 07:46:00 (67.85.197.26)
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269: Inmate Central, More different then one would think ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-11, 08:13:08 (67.85.197.26)
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270: Inmate Central, Thanks. Had a great time ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-11, 08:11:26 (67.85.197.26)
...and a great travelling companion. As much as I enjoyed vacations with my daughter when she was little, I prefer the grown-up version. Dean. .......
271: Inmate Central, Thank you. Its a very photogenic subject. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-11, 08:08:38 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
272: Inmate Central, I stayed there in '86 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-11, 08:07:47 (67.85.197.26)
It was on my honeymoon. Back then it was dumpy, badly in need of renovation. It's glorious now, with frightening rates. Dean. .......
273: Inmate Central, We did. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-11, 08:06:11 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
274: Inmate Central, The cleanliness really stands out ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-11, 08:05:35 (67.85.197.26)
I'm so used to seeing trash strewn everywhere in the states that the lack of it was immediately noticed. Dean. .......
275: Inmate Central, Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-11, 08:00:12 (67.85.197.26)
A little slice of Europe, just across the US border. Dean. .......
276: Inmate Central, The fall-cool off in CT ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-10, 07:57:46 (24.61.48.83)
...began with the hottest temps and highest humidity of the year. I broke a sweat checking the mail. Dean. .......
277: Inmate Central, Old Quebec ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-10, 07:46:13 (24.61.48.83)
I finally got a week off and took a vacation with my daughter. I'd been to Old Quebec about 40 years ago and she'd been about 15 years ago. We'd both loved it and often spoke of going back, so we fin .......
278: Inmate Central, Keep the C1 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-09-04, 16:34:47 (24.61.48.83)
...and add a Roku streamer. If you'd rather a new TV, consider the latest Sony Mini-LED sets ...and then add a Roku streamer. "Smart-TV" is an oxymoron. Dean. .......
279: Inmate Central, Also, every hard to .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-24, 11:47:15 (67.85.197.26)
...wipe your ass. Dean. .......
280: General Asylum, Yep. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-23, 08:47:03 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
281: General Asylum, Asylum moderator gleefully deletes a post. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-23, 05:32:45 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
282: Inmate Central, No idea on the guy or the bike ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-22, 15:10:49 (24.61.48.83)
...the only thing that matters is she is Britt Ekland. Dean. .......
283: Inmate Central, Fingers crossed. Best of Luck. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-19, 20:04:38 (24.61.48.83)
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284: Inmate Central, Works for me ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-19, 12:20:16 (24.61.48.83)
I'm single and I don't cook either. I like her already. Dean. .......
285: Inmate Central, I wonder ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-19, 08:10:45 (24.61.48.83)
I wonder if the bidder inspected the "car". I mean ...what questions are worth asking ??? How many miles on it ? Is the front left quarter original to the car ? Can you show me the CarFax report ? Wha .......
286: Inmate Central, $1.875 Million Dollar Ferrari ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-19, 06:54:12 (24.61.48.83)
Needs a bit of work. I'd have used the money differently. Story in the link. Dean. .......
287: Inmate Central, Excellent ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-18, 05:29:49 (67.85.197.26)
I'm sure that made his day, and then some. Dean. .......
288: Speaker Asylum, Remove the amps from the speakers for servicing. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-17, 07:29:49 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
289: General Asylum, Swing and a miss ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-17, 06:16:45 (67.85.197.26)
The cost of the warranty, as with any cost of doing business, is built into the price. Always has, always will. Dean. .......
290: Inmate Central, Factory wipers ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-15, 06:02:19 (67.85.197.26)
I always though factory wipers were like "factory" tires, and are just whatever they like (hopefully) and can get a deal on (surely). Hard to imagine any car maker making wipers or having wipers made .......
291: Inmate Central, The Band. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-10, 05:01:49 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
292: General Asylum, Whoville ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-07, 18:07:23 (24.61.48.83)
They'll blow their floo-floobers, they'll bang their tah-tinkers. They'll blow their hoo-hoobers, they'll bang their gah-ginkers. They'll beat their trum-tookers, they'll slam their sloo-slonkers. The .......
293: Vinyl Asylum, Carlos ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-06, 06:43:33 (24.61.48.83)
Dean. .......
294: Speaker Asylum, Too many ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-02, 18:31:25 (24.61.48.83)
Back in the days when Audio magazine would publish their Annual Equipment Directory I was always taken by the sheer thickness of the speaker section. How could they all stay in business? Many didn't. .......
295: General Asylum, The only thing more wretchedly excessive than ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-02, 09:46:48 (67.85.197.26)
...recommended tonearms over $10K would be arms over $10K that aren't recommended ! If you can't make a truly fabulous arm for $10K you have no business being in the business. Dean. .......
296: Inmate Central, That's Drew Barrymore. Carson was talking to Dolly. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-02, 08:00:31 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
297: Inmate Central, He also once said ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-08-02, 07:38:31 (67.85.197.26)
...he'd give a year's salary to look under her blouse. Couldn't get away with saying that today, unfortunately. Dean. .......
298: Inmate Central, Avatar had a plot ? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-25, 05:04:41 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
299: Inmate Central, I wish her safe and happy motoring ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-25, 05:03:59 (67.85.197.26)
Your first car is a big deal. She looks excited and has every reason to be. Mazel tov. Dean. .......
300: General Asylum, Wonderful. Thank you. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-16, 08:23:57 (24.61.48.83)
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301: General Asylum, Glad to hear Dave Gordon is sticking around. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-13, 17:24:14 (24.61.48.83)
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302: General Asylum, Nice touch ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-13, 04:55:27 (67.85.197.26)
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303: General Asylum, Nothing has changed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-13, 04:53:42 (67.85.197.26)
...more fun when audio systems were not perceived as prestige show off luxury items. That element has always existed. I fondly remember the dorm stereo wars back in college during the mid-70s. On my .......
304: General Asylum, and all of said work should be performed by ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-12, 05:37:47 (67.85.197.26)
...a Tibetan monk, in a pyramid, under a full moon. Dean. .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, Yikes ! .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-11, 04:57:50 (67.85.197.26)
That's a ton of records. I had over 4,000 at one time and am under 500 now, which is much more manageable. I'm always surprised at how many I've gotten rid of because I had no desire to listen to them .......
306: Inmate Central, Battery ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-10, 08:38:02 (67.85.197.26)
Seiko says to expect it to last ten years. Some folks on watch forums have experienced more than twice that. I'd imagine luck is a factor. Its not new for Seiko. They launched solar in the 70s. Dean. .......
307: Inmate Central, I received a Seiko 5 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-10, 06:33:23 (67.85.197.26)
...mechanical watch for my high school graduation in '76. It still runs great ! Time will tell (no pun intended) if the solar watch will be as trouble free. So far, so good. Dean. .......
308: Inmate Central, Seiko solar ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-10, 05:46:41 (67.85.197.26)
Just leave it where it will get some natural or artificial light and it will run forever. Mine is about ten years old and running well. No winding, no battery changes. I'm sure the battery will eventu .......
309: Amp/Preamp Asylum, In my experience TMR ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-09, 09:37:12 (24.61.48.83)
...is true to their word. I bought a pair of Platinum Audio "Solo" from them and one had a rubbing voice coil. They took them back and paid shipping in both directions, which was likely not cheap from .......
310: Films/DVD Asylum, I enjoyed it ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-06, 04:52:27 (67.85.197.26)
I thought it was entertaining, as I did all the others. Waller-Bridge was miscast. Dean. .......
311: Inmate Central, +1 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-05, 11:55:56 (67.85.197.26)
Induction cooktops are faster, safer, cleaner, cooler, more efficient and are far easier to clean up. They have one downside, they are more expensive. The need for special pots is a non-issue as they .......
312: Inmate Central, These ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-05, 11:22:12 (67.85.197.26)
A friend who builds cabinets says these are the real deal. Link below. Dean. .......
313: Inmate Central, Speaking of road raging morons ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-05, 09:30:16 (67.85.197.26)
I was driving my Mini and was almost hit by a moron in a very large Benz. It was 100% his fault. Since we had to stop fully, I got out of my car and went over to his window to explain what he did wron .......
314: General Asylum, No louder than eleven ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-05, 05:23:21 (67.85.197.26)
When appropriate, I listen very loud. But, I've never measured it. Dean. .......
315: General Asylum, Vintage ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-03, 11:20:56 (24.61.48.83)
I've always wanted to open a vintage shop that sold refurbished gear, new and used records and had a service shop. Brands sold would of course depend on my ability to buy them, but I would think elect .......
316: General Asylum, Bespoke Artisanal Faceplates Inspired by Tiffany & Co. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-07-01, 07:04:45 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
317: General Asylum, Pot, meet kettle. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-30, 12:40:19 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
318: General Asylum, Have you called him ? ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-29, 08:22:59 (67.85.197.26)
A phone call will usually sort out if someone can be trusted. When I was collecting watches I sent wires all over the world with no issues. But, I did my due diligence and walked away from many deals. .......
319: General Asylum, On behalf of good audio sales people everywhere ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-29, 08:19:50 (67.85.197.26)
...I'm sorry for your experience. I was in retail audio for many years, in multiple shops, and never witnessed anything like your encounters. As for 1 and 2, in the right context they are appropriate. .......
320: Inmate Central, Mini drivers did that too ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-28, 04:40:14 (67.85.197.26)
But, then the car became ubiquitous and that was the end of that. MGB drivers greeted one another with a flash as well. Dean. .......
321: General Asylum, Your levity is much appreciated. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-27, 18:23:56 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
322: Inmate Central, Clever. I like it ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-27, 18:22:40 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
323: General Asylum, RE: Here's IMHO why McIntosh is DIFFERENT (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-26, 17:44:40 (24.61.48.83)
I never said ARC was *like" Mc. Only pointed out that like Mc, ARC has a noteworthy legacy. Regarding McIntosh has made fits-and-starts gestures toward Car Audio. ARC never had that level of engineeri .......
324: General Asylum, Legacy ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-25, 17:47:05 (24.61.48.83)
What about Mc ? They are all about legacy. I cannot think of a high-end audio company less innovative than Mc, unless putting meters on turntables is considered innovative. They just do what they do. .......
325: General Asylum, lol. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-21, 04:39:49 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
326: Inmate Central, I stand corrected ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-18, 12:21:31 (24.61.48.83)
Thankfully, I'll never need another pair, but may get new lace hooks for mine. They'll long out last me. I have no idea how many thousands of miles they have taken me. I can't imagine wearing them ou .......
327: General Asylum, I'd have skipped that room ...... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-18, 08:01:22 (24.61.48.83)
Mega-buck systems more often disappoint than impress. For that kind of $ I expect to be musically transported to another place, which is yet to happen. But, an under $10K system that floats my boat, t .......
328: Inmate Central, Danner ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-18, 07:55:20 (24.61.48.83)
The Danners look very much like Raichle boots, which are no longer made. The Danners look so much like the Raichle that I imagine there is either a connection there or they just copied them. I bought .......
329: Inmate Central, Whatever it takes ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-15, 05:29:33 (67.85.197.26)
I agree, Victor. And, unfortunately, sometimes people are assholes, to get noticed. Dean. .......
330: Inmate Central, I guess my plan is to die ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-15, 05:25:19 (67.85.197.26)
My dad died with dementia as did one of his brothers. His other brother died of a heart attack and both of his sons died of cancer. His father died young, of alcoholism, and his mom (Polly) lived to b .......
331: General Asylum, RE: silly photos .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-14, 07:41:14 (67.85.197.26)
Silly would be pictures of the crowd, not the gear. Dean. .......
332: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sonos AMP ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-12, 09:37:46 (67.85.197.26)
No need for the Wiim with the Sonos amp, which is small footprint and user friendly. Dean. .......
333: Inmate Central, Mac can pac .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-09, 06:36:42 (67.85.197.26)
Having unpacked and repacked McIntosh gear over the years I've taken some cues from Mc. They understand packing. Packing tables and tube amps correctly takes time and a ton of materials. But, when don .......
334: Inmate Central, Wow, that's a sweat-dream for sure ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-09, 06:28:34 (67.85.197.26)
I have several recurring dreams that have tormented me for years. In one, which I've endured since a kid, someone is chasing me, presumably to cause me harm. I always wake up from that one short of br .......
335: Inmate Central, Very uplifting ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-09, 06:22:02 (67.85.197.26)
As a reader in a country where servers sometimes get shot for forgetting the fries, that story was uplifting and heartwarming. Thanks for sharing it. Feel-good stories always appreciated ! Dean. ::: .......
336: General Asylum, And get back to their roots ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-09, 06:19:11 (67.85.197.26)
They need to get back to providing gear for a wider audience. When I was working in an ARC shop the bottom and mid-line products outsold the TOTL products at least 20:1 and the folks buying the TOTL u .......
337: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-06, 05:58:10 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
338: General Asylum, Stipulation ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-05, 10:06:34 (67.85.197.26)
That single sale had better be a darn good one. Dean. .......
339: General Asylum, There are many audiophile hifi brands ...but main brands ??? .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-04, 14:19:43 (24.61.48.83)
While there are a lot of "audiophile' brands, how many are considered "main"? I'd say less than ten and maybe only 5 or 6. I guess it all hinges on the definition of "main" and personal opinion. Dean. .......
340: General Asylum, "Find someone who appreciates that you are passionate about your interests." ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-06-01, 05:00:06 (67.85.197.26)
Goes both ways. Dean. .......
341: General Asylum, Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-31, 10:05:09 (67.85.197.26)
Habits evolve ...they come and go. While I listen to music daily in the car and my home office, sitting in front of the main system and spinning records is another thing entirely. Sometimes casual lis .......
342: Inmate Central, Reality is often dumber than comedy ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-26, 06:24:16 (24.61.48.83)
We seem to strive for stupid. Dean. .......
343: Inmate Central, A bunch of overpaid 2 year old's ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-25, 08:20:58 (67.85.197.26)
Like spoiled little brats having a sandbox tiff. They need to be slapped around. Dean. .......
344: Inmate Central, Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-24, 04:54:21 (24.61.48.83)
Blue Marlin is a gamey tasting fish and generally not eaten. A waste of a beautiful creature. Dean. .......
345: General Asylum, Roughly $414,500.00 less than you spent ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-23, 04:43:01 (67.85.197.26)
...and change. I'm not denying the potential of room treatments, but I'd rather spend the money on vinyl or gear ...or bourbon, or collectible fly fishing tackle, or .... Dean. .......
346: Inmate Central, Gorgeous ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-21, 15:57:51 (24.61.48.83)
Awesome lug work and killer paint ! Can't wait to see the build. Thanks for sharing. Dean. .......
347: Inmate Central, Very cool ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-17, 04:59:54 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
348: Inmate Central, Excellent news ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-17, 04:59:08 (67.85.197.26)
Glad to hear you are on the mend. Sounds like you'll be back in the saddle soon enough. I've been walking at a 70yo pace since I was 50. I figured it would be good practice. Dean. .......
349: Inmate Central, Nice ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-11, 04:49:20 (67.85.197.26)
I love mine ! Enjoy ! Dean. .......
350: Inmate Central, One size fits all ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-09, 10:02:01 (67.85.197.26)
No tailors in Russia. They all perished in a careless smoking incident. Dean. .......
351: Amp/Preamp Asylum, No Joke ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-09, 07:23:13 (67.85.197.26)
Some of the old-timers sound fine, McCartney for example. While not in their 80's, I've recently see the Doobie Brothers, Little Feat and Tower of Power. These guys are all well into their 70s and are .......
352: Inmate Central, Yum ! Love me some pie ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-09, 05:35:17 (67.85.197.26)
My daughter is quite the baker and pies are a specialty. She made these for Thanksgiving. Dean. .......
353: Inmate Central, Very nice, great colors ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-09, 05:25:24 (67.85.197.26)
Only color in my yard is green. I need to work on that. Dean. .......
354: Vinyl Asylum, He was on "Speakers" earlier today. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-08, 11:55:16 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
355: Inmate Central, Get well soon ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-06, 14:21:25 (24.61.48.83)
I don't need drugs for bad dreams, I have them all the time. Some are terrifying. Been going on as long as I can remember. The mind is a dangerous thing. I hope you are on the mend and back to normal .......
356: Inmate Central, "balance turned rational" ????? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-05, 08:41:56 (67.85.197.26)
lol .......
357: Inmate Central, Yes ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-02, 14:51:58 (24.61.48.83)
I watch Kimmel, on hulu, a day later. He loves to poke fun of a certain past president. I need a good laugh after work, and that's just the ticket. I watched Carson for about 20 years, then some Lette .......
358: Vinyl Asylum, I listen to him often ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-02, 04:52:53 (67.85.197.26)
Cold On The Shoulder has been in steady rotation since it was released. Great singer, wonderful song writer. RIP. Dean. .......
359: Inmate Central, Interesting ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-01, 04:59:22 (67.85.197.26)
...but I'll pass. I like the bitterness. Dean. .......
360: Inmate Central, Keep the faith ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-01, 04:57:38 (67.85.197.26)
So sorry to hear that news. Dean. .......
361: Inmate Central, Update ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-05-01, 04:50:45 (67.85.197.26)
The batter is okay. Took his base and finished out the game. Dean. .......
362: Inmate Central, Ouch ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-30, 07:20:17 (24.61.48.83)
My sister's son is a sports photographer. He caught this shot a few days ago ... Dean. .......
363: Inmate Central, Only bad beer need apply. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-27, 09:02:29 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
364: Inmate Central, Dueling iPads fill the bill. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-27, 06:54:18 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
365: Inmate Central, The answer can be found at any NASCAR event. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-27, 06:53:24 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
366: General Asylum, I have no idea ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-27, 04:46:19 (67.85.197.26)
Source off first, so don't know. Dean. .......
367: General Asylum, The Genesis Physics 1 was my first speaker ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-26, 17:21:31 (24.61.48.83)
I had them with a Harman/Kardon 330C and a Pioneer PL-12DII table with an Audio Technica AT-13ea cartridge. 400 bucks went a long way back then. I could happily live with that system today. Dean. : .......
368: Inmate Central, Saw a new Subaru in what I call "monkey doo brown". (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 18:33:45 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
369: General Asylum, Many years ago ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 14:56:34 (24.61.48.83)
...I accompanied a client on a trip to Sound by Singer. Singer had something he wanted and the shop I worked for couldn't get it. My client asked if I'd come along and lend my opinion. As we were list .......
370: Inmate Central, That's a stellar combination ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 14:48:59 (24.61.48.83)
The Rhodium White with the Parchment leather interior looks great. The only reason I didn't consider it is because around here it is a very popular combination, if not the most popular combination. It .......
371: Inmate Central, Thanks Dave ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 14:43:43 (24.61.48.83)
I agree on all ...and bet you already knew that. Dean. .......
372: Inmate Central, I've always told my clients ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 14:38:18 (24.61.48.83)
Writing a check for more than you wanted to spend only hurts for a bit. Buying something less than what you wanted stings for as long as you own it. Dean. .......
373: Inmate Central, Thanks Stan. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 14:34:41 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
374: Inmate Central, You sound like a friend of mine ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 14:33:49 (24.61.48.83)
A pal of mine has long praised Mazda. He has owned many. When I told him I was looking, he said to start with Mazda, and predicted I'd end there. I didn't want or need the CX-5 to have any level of fu .......
375: Vinyl Asylum, I like it ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 14:29:22 (24.61.48.83)
Having spent many years selling audio, that one cracks me up. Thanks for sharing it ...and all the others ! Dean. .......
376: Inmate Central, He's havin' fun ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 09:13:40 (67.85.197.26)
See link. Dean. .......
377: General Asylum, Why not just take a break instead ? ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-25, 04:57:30 (67.85.197.26)
Consider it. Thanks. Dean. .......
378: Inmate Central, Looks good ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-24, 05:20:17 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
379: Inmate Central, Congrats on the new car ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-24, 04:46:12 (67.85.197.26)
I hope it serves you well. The Bose system really is good. It'll be welcome on trips. Dean. .......
380: Inmate Central, Thanks Abe. Yes, still have the Mini ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-24, 04:44:32 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
381: Inmate Central, Thanks ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-24, 04:39:45 (67.85.197.26)
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382: Inmate Central, Agreed. I'm pleased. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 19:01:58 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
383: Inmate Central, I was okay with the deal ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 19:01:35 (24.61.48.83)
There were several used ones on the lot and I could have gotten one under $30K. Just not enough of a difference for me, this time around. It would have been in the past, though. I wanted to be the fir .......
384: Inmate Central, Drive the standard model ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 18:56:46 (24.61.48.83)
The standard engine is impressive. Personally, I don't see the need for the turbo. But, I've got a supercharged Mini to scratch that itch. Dean. .......
385: Inmate Central, Yes ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 18:54:41 (24.61.48.83)
...it has all the bells and whistles. The owners manual is as thick as an old Yellow Pages. Thankfully, my daughter is reading it and giving me the highlights. Dean. .......
386: Inmate Central, Thank you ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 18:52:31 (24.61.48.83)
My daughter spent the better part of the afternoon showing me how to make playlists on my phone and Bluetooth them in the car. Cassettes would be easier. Dean. .......
387: Inmate Central, Thanks. The Mini ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 18:50:35 (24.61.48.83)
...will be around for as long as it holds together. It's 17 years old and worth next to nothing ...so best to just keep enjoying it. Dean. .......
388: Inmate Central, Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 18:48:31 (24.61.48.83)
...but there is no choice. The lower level models have the same wheel, but in all silver, which I think looks better. I asked if they could be swapped, a question met with a complete lack of enthusias .......
389: Inmate Central, Dealer in Danbury, CT, Colonial Mazda ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 11:06:45 (24.61.48.83)
It was a great experience. Dean. .......
390: Inmate Central, Hard to believe they aren't prohibited ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 10:06:45 (24.61.48.83)
Accidents happen ...and with gun accidents the result is often tragic. Dean. .......
391: Inmate Central, Thank you ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 10:04:29 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
392: Inmate Central, New Wheels .. (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-23, 08:34:20 (24.61.48.83)
Picked up a Mazda CX-5 yesterday. Got there early for a 2:00 appointment and left at 5:00 !! They were selling cars like crazy. Place was hopping ! It has the "Premium" package ...electric heated seat .......
393: Inmate Central, Thank you ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-22, 09:59:36 (24.61.48.83)
Are real guns prohibited on movie sets, or is that up to the film makers? Dean. .......
394: Inmate Central, Ok, then ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-22, 07:42:37 (24.61.48.83)
I haven't followed this case, so sorry if I am asking things already common knowledge. Do all movies use prop guns, or is it a choice and sometimes real guns are used? If it was supposed to be a prop, .......
395: Inmate Central, Please 'splain ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-22, 07:10:39 (24.61.48.83)
What is the difference between a gun and a prop that fires live rounds ? Dean. .......
396: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-22, 07:03:34 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
397: Inmate Central, '06 and '08 here... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-21, 10:47:30 (67.85.197.26)
Tomorrow afternoon it will be '06 and '23. I'm selling the '08 Accord and picking up a Mazda CX-5. I was going to just trade the Accord in, but got an extra grand out of it selling it privately. I'll .......
398: Inmate Central, If his desk is on a high floor near a window, he's a goner. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-20, 14:15:47 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
399: Inmate Central, No thanks ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-19, 12:03:51 (67.85.197.26)
Seems you have the mistaken impression I think the ACA is wonderful. I much prefer Bernie's plan. You love your Medicare, but hate socialism. Pick a lane. Dean. .......
400: Inmate Central, Let me guess ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-19, 10:59:24 (67.85.197.26)
...it went up. I'm sure you put sole blame on Obama, but my guess is there is plenty of blame to go around. Did you know the average cost of one night in the hospital has increased 98% in 20 years? I .......
401: Inmate Central, Lots of folks do ...at Home Depot and Lowes. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-19, 10:32:34 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
402: Inmate Central, You bet ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-19, 08:32:23 (67.85.197.26)
...and I'd do it again. Romneycare was going to happen regardless of which party was in the oval office. If you prefer to blame Obama, have at it. Dean. .......
403: Inmate Central, Sounds good to me ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-19, 08:17:13 (67.85.197.26)
I had back surgery awhile back. Total cost was around $25K. My $1200/month insurance kicks in zero until I hit my annual deductible of $15K. Thankfully the insurance company negotiated the bill down t .......
404: Inmate Central, About 2 bucks a lie. Cheap. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-19, 04:59:34 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
405: Vinyl Asylum, That's a favorite ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-18, 16:49:02 (24.61.48.83)
That one and Native Sons get spun often here. Dean. .......
406: Inmate Central, Therein lies the problem ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-17, 08:57:53 (67.85.197.26)
...as it used to be. Few things are as they used to be, which is why the 2nd needs amending. Dean. .......
407: Inmate Central, Curious ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-17, 08:35:21 (67.85.197.26)
What term would you find more accurate than "gun violence"? BTW, I've read the 2nd. It needs amending. Dean. .......
408: Inmate Central, Nice try .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-17, 06:12:25 (67.85.197.26)
It's not a "desire" to link guns to violence. It's called "gun violence" for a reason. Guns at the scene of violence = gun violence. Cars at scene of a crash = car crash. It really is that simple. Th .......
409: Inmate Central, Goes both ways ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-17, 05:20:00 (67.85.197.26)
Your statement is as true as "more guns mean more violence" So, more guns means less violence? In that case, more cigarettes means less cancer and more cars means fewer crashes. Right? There has al .......
410: Speaker Asylum, Ah, yes ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-14, 07:10:07 (67.85.197.26)
I had a pair of 801s, the original 80-Series, and struggled to feed them properly on my very limited budget. The best I could do was a Parasound HCA-2200 MKII. It was quite a beast, especially for th .......
411: General Asylum, One thing is for sure ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-14, 07:00:25 (67.85.197.26)
...its been a lot of fun. I can especially relate to your comment on listening to the radio in the car with buddies. That is pure enjoyment of music at its core. The excitement of being surprised by t .......
412: Inmate Central, Because ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-13, 06:13:56 (67.85.197.26)
Why are so many people resorting to harming strangers as a last act of suicide by police? Because they can ...and because it is so easily done. Guns are a great tool for killing and they are readily .......
413: Inmate Central, ...or that "good guy with a gun" nonsense. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-12, 05:14:09 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
414: Vinyl Asylum, +2 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-11, 08:59:37 (67.85.197.26)
I have several records that have been played almost monthly since the 1970s and still sound great. That's why I keep playing them ! Dean. .......
415: Speaker Asylum, Me too, several pairs ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-11, 08:56:37 (67.85.197.26)
I bought my first pair from Tom Gillet (aka: Sam Tellig). He lived nearby and was changing to Quads. I agree with your observations. I kept ditching them for dynamics and returning to them for just ho .......
416: Speaker Asylum, I forgot about that one ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-10, 16:27:43 (24.61.48.83)
I was only thinking of dynamic drivers. Did any maker put a dome or cone tweeter on top, earlier than '78 ? Dean. .......
417: Speaker Asylum, I *think* it all started with the B&W DM-7 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-10, 14:14:47 (24.61.48.83)
...about 1978. Review from '78 in link ... Dean. .......
418: General Asylum, Both Yamaha ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-04-07, 11:35:21 (24.61.48.83)
Yamaha GT-1000 turntable - 1981 Yamaha A-S1100 integrated - 2015 Dean. .......
419: General Asylum, Not necessarily ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-31, 05:34:15 (67.85.197.26)
Not - "I Can't Have It So It's Bad". For me - "If I could have it, I wouldn't want it". But, that's just me. I'd love to have the money though, and as you said, probably a wonderful experience for the .......
420: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-31, 04:59:29 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
421: General Asylum, That room looks like the dogs breakfast. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-31, 04:44:34 (67.85.197.26)
.......
422: Inmate Central, What are the stats on mass strangling's ? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-30, 10:49:16 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
423: Inmate Central, The need ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-30, 04:48:48 (67.85.197.26)
...to defend the weapon. It's sad. Dean. .......
424: General Asylum, RE: You must have a humorous audio story (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-29, 18:27:31 (24.61.48.83)
This story is Circa 1980. A customer called the shop in hopes of troubleshooting his system, which had no sound. Him - I've checked all the wires, I've tried both a record and the FM and I get no soun .......
425: General Asylum, My favorite ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-29, 06:43:07 (67.85.197.26)
When I first got into the business one of the salesman I worked with had a saying ... Half the world is looking for Jesus, and the other half is looking for more bass. Gives me a chuckle every time .......
426: Inmate Central, Nice ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-29, 05:07:30 (67.85.197.26)
Nice to have that wildlife and those scenes around. Great stress relief. As always, splendid shots. Keep 'em coming ! Dean. .......
427: Vinyl Asylum, +1. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-28, 08:39:09 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
428: Vinyl Asylum, Denon DL-160 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-25, 05:50:00 (24.61.48.83)
I wish I had bought a few before they were discontinued. Great bang-for-the-buck and works very well in my system. Dean. .......
429: Vinyl Asylum, Spinning ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-24, 19:30:02 (24.61.48.83)
I wish I'd bought this record sooner. Dean. .......
430: Inmate Central, +2 ...squarely on the head. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-24, 17:14:30 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
431: Inmate Central, There's talk about a new sedan ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-22, 18:22:43 (24.61.48.83)
...a step-up from the MX6 and with rear wheel drive. My dealer says he can sell every Miata he can get his hands on and all are spoken for before they hit the port. I want to drive an RF. Its one of t .......
432: Inmate Central, Good advice ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-22, 12:32:18 (67.85.197.26)
92K on a Honda is just getting started. I've had five Hondas and put over 200K miles on four of them and am sure my current one (180K) has years left in it. Dean. .......
433: Inmate Central, Just bought one ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-22, 05:02:38 (67.85.197.26)
My daughter and I recently drove the CX-5 and really liked it ...a lot. We don't care for the way the new CX-50 looks, so it wasn't considered. We ended up with the "Preferred" model. She wanted leath .......
434: General Asylum, Magnavox FD1040 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-19, 14:26:19 (24.61.48.83)
The Magnavox FD1040 was the base unit for the Mission DAD7000, which added a mystery bit of parts sealed in a solid block of plastic which added a lot to the price and little to the sound. I think my .......
435: Inmate Central, RE: Charge it ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-17, 06:10:11 (24.61.48.83)
The lume on my Silberstein was better than many I've had. Crazy lookin' beast. Dean. .......
436: Inmate Central, Charge it ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-17, 05:32:49 (24.61.48.83)
Hold it close to a bright light for a few seconds. Incandescent works best. Lume on watches vary greatly, some are like torches and others very dim. Dean. .......
437: Inmate Central, Do bears sh*t in the woods ? ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-15, 07:10:32 (67.85.197.26)
Yes ...it saves water. Dean. .......
438: Vinyl Asylum, This one is all too true ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-11, 08:02:38 (24.61.48.83)
Back when I was in retail a client came in, with his wife, and was looking to upgrade his speakers. He told me to tell her they were $500. They were actually $1,000. We had a trade-up program where if .......
439: Vinyl Asylum, I love that one ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-11, 07:57:06 (24.61.48.83)
...and have felt that way myself, once or twice. Dean. .......
440: General Asylum, I've done the same ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-10, 12:03:28 (67.85.197.26)
I started in the garage, then the attic, every closet, the laundry room and the pantry. I love getting rid of things. But some things are sacred. The records, tapes and CDs stay. Although, my LP coll .......
441: General Asylum, I like "stuff" ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-10, 11:46:14 (67.85.197.26)
I'm on a computer all day at the office, too much when I am home and fill the space in between on my phone. The last thing I want to do is look at yet another screen to find something to listen to. Pl .......
442: General Asylum, Yes ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-10, 08:56:47 (67.85.197.26)
As a kid I listened to Cousin Brucie and Harry Harrison all the time, especially late at night, when I was supposed to be asleep because it was a school night. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was a favorit .......
443: Inmate Central, Agreed ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-09, 05:30:07 (67.85.197.26)
Horologists call those boys "posers". Kind of like the guy who buys a McLaren so he can look good when he drives to pick up his cigars. Interesting article linked below. Short version - when Seiko mo .......
444: Speaker Asylum, The stands look the part, for sure ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-09, 04:42:58 (67.85.197.26)
I had the Heritage Lintons for a bit, and while good and without glaring faults, they never got my toes tapping. Dean. .......
445: Inmate Central, Its the movement ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-09, 04:39:02 (67.85.197.26)
In horological circles the Grand Seiko movements are very highly regarded and the fit and finish of the watches are on par with the best available. They lack the mystique, but many watchmakers conside .......
446: Inmate Central, He sure looks happy ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-08, 05:24:45 (67.85.197.26)
...and young. He'll chill out as he gets older, or so I've been told. My sister has always had dogs. She says they are puppies until they are three. Dean. .......
447: Inmate Central, Thanks ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-08, 05:00:19 (67.85.197.26)
I guess I'd long forgotten. Dean. .......
448: Inmate Central, Its a good move ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-08, 04:59:01 (67.85.197.26)
Sony's forte is processing. They take a great LG panel and make it better. ...and their projectors are fantastic. Dean. .......
449: Inmate Central, Ah, that was the 212 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-07, 14:58:47 (24.61.48.83)
I had one returned once because the customer could not get the table to work unless he licked his finger. The guy was dry as a desert. As you said though, well made tables. Dean. .......
450: Speaker Asylum, Bingo .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-07, 06:10:33 (67.85.197.26)
The original Snell E/III will get you a nice chunk of that sound for around $300. Dean. .......
451: Inmate Central, GA-312 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-07, 06:00:55 (67.85.197.26)
The shop I worked for back then probably sold ten of them in a slow week and thirty when we were cookin'. I must have set up hundreds of them. Excellent tables for short money. Dean. .......
452: Inmate Central, Apizza ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-06, 10:36:41 (67.85.197.26)
Connecticut, specifically New Haven, pizza. My vote for the best pie goes to Modern Appiza. Dean. .......
453: Inmate Central, BTW ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-06, 07:21:09 (67.85.197.26)
I'm the Easter Bunny. Dean. .......
454: Films/DVD Asylum, Like this: Crap, Poor, Fair, Tolerable, Good, Better, Best. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-04, 13:38:50 (24.61.48.83)
;-) Dean. .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, Better pic ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-03, 11:32:31 (67.85.197.26)
I assume this is what he is asking about, a lateral weight. Seems we are more interested in figuring out what he's asking about than he is 'splaining it. Dean. .......
456: Inmate Central, F-I-A-T ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-03, 09:27:27 (67.85.197.26)
Fit it again Tony. Dean. .......
457: Inmate Central, Only once ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-03, 09:24:42 (67.85.197.26)
I financed my first car (1982). After that, no cash = no new car. Dean. .......
458: Vinyl Asylum, How about a clue ??? (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-03, 09:10:48 (67.85.197.26)
Which tonearm/s ? Dean. .......
459: Inmate Central, Not here ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-03-01, 05:07:06 (67.85.197.26)
In CT we just got our first snow. Most of the winter has been unseasonably warm with temps in the 40s to low 50s. That's not normal. I was in FL last week ...it was 96 ! That's nuts for February, even .......
460: General Asylum, RE: Gotta disagree with you here (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-28, 06:34:47 (67.85.197.26)
Standards of excellence in art are created by "experts" of like minds. It is still an opinion, albeit one widely agreed with. Experts can break down what makes Mozart a great composer any way they wis .......
461: General Asylum, I'll take that opportunity ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-28, 05:34:20 (67.85.197.26)
Ages ago I wanted to sell my ARC SP-9II. There were several for sale on Audiogon and Audio Mart that weren't moving. I priced mine $100 less than the least expensive one and it sold the first day. For .......
462: General Asylum, RE: folks cant deal with the truth .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-28, 05:29:50 (67.85.197.26)
All I can say is try getting a major exhibit with no talent. So, you've never seen a highly regarded work of art and thought to yourself - WTF is that ?? The fact is that there is outstanding music .......
463: General Asylum, Exactly ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-27, 05:29:12 (67.85.197.26)
One can fully understand and appreciate a great piece of music and not care for it in the least. Dean. .......
464: General Asylum, Misnomer ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-26, 16:41:07 (24.61.48.83)
No such things as great taste in music. Like what you like and screw anyone who argues with you. Likewise with systems. Dean. .......
465: Inmate Central, Back in the saddle. Excellent ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-26, 14:02:21 (24.61.48.83)
Must feel good to be riding again. Dean. .......
466: General Asylum, Almost monthly since its release. (nt0 (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-23, 04:59:45 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
467: Inmate Central, Yep ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-22, 12:28:31 (67.85.197.26)
When I had my first cup of coffee (ever) a buddy told me to drink it black, it would make life easier. I've never tried it with sweetener ...except a dash of Sambuca a few times. Dean. .......
468: General Asylum, Take a step back ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-22, 08:38:10 (67.85.197.26)
Budget comes first. Then, new or used. Then the specifics. Dean. .......
469: Speaker Asylum, Lurking ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-22, 05:02:09 (67.85.197.26)
That's how I got my job at WC&S ...I was hanging around all the time ! I was a sophomore at Bentley College and had made friends with most of the audio sales guys. Just before the big Presidents Day S .......
470: Inmate Central, Looks like a Porsche with a longer snout. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-21, 17:06:40 (24.61.48.83)
. .......
471: Inmate Central, I sold mine too soon ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-21, 17:05:53 (24.61.48.83)
When I got divorced and was strapped for cash, I sold my Submariner. I had bought it used for $2750 and sold it for $4500. That was almost ten years ago. Can't touch one now for that price. Regret sel .......
472: Inmate Central, Mine has been great ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-21, 12:30:40 (67.85.197.26)
It works fine with All-Clad. It heats quick and evenly. Hot handles are only an issue when using cast iron. My daughter, the chef of the family, likes it better than her gas cooktop. Dean. ::: TOPI .......
473: Inmate Central, Easy fix ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-21, 09:12:56 (67.85.197.26)
Just ream out the tunnels with the train. Dean. .......
474: Inmate Central, So instead of wasting your time ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-21, 04:59:08 (67.85.197.26)
So instead of wasting your time trying to figure out what weapons they are going to use... What's to figure out? Bang, bang. Shoot, shoot. Dean. .......
475: Inmate Central, Those are great, well worth preserving. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-18, 06:47:32 (24.61.48.83)
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476: Speaker Asylum, Different take ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-17, 19:44:43 (24.61.48.83)
I'm not quite so sure the best bargain speaker under $20K is one that needs a discount to be under $20K. I think any number of $2K - $5K speakers would be far more deserving of the title. The P2 can c .......
477: Inmate Central, Thanks ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-17, 12:13:48 (67.85.197.26)
Reliability is key and Mazda seems to have that going for them. It'll be a daily driver and will go on occasional 3 to 4 hour trips. Nothing terribly challenging, other than New England winters, and i .......
478: Inmate Central, Yes ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-17, 11:35:36 (67.85.197.26)
Thanks for the link, which cleared up a few questions. Neither of us care for the new styling and our budget is better aligned with a used (certified) CX-5. Dean. .......
479: Inmate Central, How do you like the CX-5 ? ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-17, 11:18:26 (67.85.197.26)
My daughter is looking to replace her (our) '08 Accord. The CX-5 is tops on our list, based only on walk arounds, reviews and our budget. I like that it doesn't have a CVT. Dean. .......
480: Speaker Asylum, Some, yes ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-17, 09:29:24 (67.85.197.26)
At WC&S we were dealers for ADS, Allison and Genesis Physics. We also sold Boston Acoustics full line and a few models from JBL and Yamaha. The Missions were from my time at Take 5 Audio in CT and the .......
481: Inmate Central, The Prince was a turd ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-17, 05:53:33 (67.85.197.26)
I had pre-ordered an '07 Mini, the first with the Prince engine. When it finally came in and I drove it, I got my money back and bought an '06 with a supercharged TriTek engine. Like your daughter's c .......
482: Speaker Asylum, All oldies ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-17, 05:46:28 (67.85.197.26)
My top five bang-for-the-buck, true bookshelf speakers (no rear ports). ADS L300 Allison 4 Mission 700LE Genesis Physics Model One Snell CLS.5 I still use the ADS in my home office. A spry 45 years ol .......
483: General Asylum, The Croz ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-16, 17:43:01 (24.61.48.83)
It was an outdoor concert at Babson College (Wellesley Hills, MA) in the Fall of 1981. The event is detailed in Crosby's book "Long Time Gone" with the location referred to by his manager as "some col .......
484: Inmate Central, +1 ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-16, 12:09:00 (67.85.197.26)
I have a client that bricked his Tesla when trying to do an update. It had to be towed to the shop for resuscitation. Ain't technology grand? Dean. .......
485: Inmate Central, Oh, that was tuff ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-16, 11:31:16 (67.85.197.26)
My dad had dimentia as well. He insisted his driving was fine and would not entertain the idea that he should stop. Getting tough with him was ...um ...tough. One day I noticed a big dent and scratch .......
486: Inmate Central, Keep score at home .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-16, 06:41:31 (24.61.48.83)
Dean. .......
487: General Asylum, Yes ! ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-16, 05:04:13 (24.61.48.83)
Herb is a good friend. How do you know Herb? I first met Herb when I managed Audiotronics in Norwalk. Herb's "Stereo Doctor" was our service department. Years later, when I moved on to Take 5, Herb wo .......
488: General Asylum, Sorry to hear ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-15, 14:30:39 (24.61.48.83)
I know there are shops in NYC with reputations of having a bad attitude. I guess they are all over. I learned early on not to judge a customer by his appearance, or who they were. One of the down and .......
489: General Asylum, New owner ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-15, 14:18:10 (24.61.48.83)
One of the founders of the company (Ralph) had owned the shop on his own for years, recently retired and sold the business. The new owner already had a facility, so moved it out of New Haven. The cra .......
490: General Asylum, Sorry to hear that .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-15, 13:06:05 (67.85.197.26)
I've experienced many great dealers and had the good fortune to work for a few. But, that was long ago. I've also experienced crap dealers, and thankfully never worked for one. If ever in CT, stop b .......
491: General Asylum, There is no substitute ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-15, 10:46:29 (67.85.197.26)
...for a great dealer. Remember when they were commonplace? I miss those days. Dean. .......
492: General Asylum, Nah ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-15, 06:03:25 (67.85.197.26)
Factory direct will be more viable when they pay for shipping in both directions and it costs the buyer zero dollars to try a component. Until then, buying factory direct is like throwing expensive da .......
493: General Asylum, Quickest way to a million in the audio biz is to .... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-15, 05:20:46 (67.85.197.26)
...start with two million. Dean. .......
494: Inmate Central, Nice work ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-15, 05:08:48 (67.85.197.26)
Looks a great place to unwind while perusing the asylum. Dean. .......
495: Inmate Central, Yes, this was great ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-15, 05:07:44 (67.85.197.26)
I stumbled onto it and really enjoyed it. I'd long been a fan and now have a deeper appreciation of the man. Dean. .......
496: Inmate Central, Wife ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-14, 07:37:38 (67.85.197.26)
A neighbor of mine cuts his lawn with a tractor, in its lowest gear and he overlaps the previous cut by at least 50%. I once asked why he didn't speed up the process. His reply: Have you ever met my w .......
497: Inmate Central, Thanks for the additional info ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-12, 12:49:15 (24.61.48.83)
In this case, the parent is complicit. Book 'em, Danno. Good parenting does not guarantee good kids. Bad parenting doesn't guarantee bad kids either. Each case stands on its own. Dean. .......
498: Inmate Central, No patience for that ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-12, 07:56:53 (24.61.48.83)
I give a situation like that about 15 to 20 seconds and if it looks like a stalemate I get out of the car and do my best to look displeased and menacing. Words are rarely needed. They move along. Dea .......
499: Inmate Central, 0-60 seems key around here ... (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-09, 05:33:04 (67.85.197.26)
I've seen Teslas and EV Mustangs and/or big KIAs draggin' from one light to the next. Lots of EV drivers seem to get off on leaving ICE cars at the light while they fly down the road. While 0-60 may n .......
500: Inmate Central, -1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2023-02-08, 07:56:12 (67.85.197.26)
. .......
Found total of 500 records, Query: , Author: reelsmith. in All Forums, Time: 3 sec.