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One of those days when you went to swap out some speaker cables and discovered that you accidentally ordered 6' cables to replace 10' cables?
One of those days when you were so hell bent on installing the new cables that, while attempting to execute the "cables suspended in air" installation technique you knocked a monitor off the stand and it crashed into your sub?
One of those days where you went to go fix that mess, and accidentally kneeled down on the jewel case for a brand new CD you wanted to play?
One of those days where you got so pissed off about all of the above you gathered the new speaker cables and threw them with all of your might, creating several divots in the drywall?
One of those days where you finished installing the old speaker cables, poured a glass of wine, and pressed play on the CDP only to discover you hated the CD you had loaded up? Then, after deciding to open up a new CD and discovering that the pull tab on the wrapper didn't work, you stabbed yourself in the thumb with a steak knife trying to open it and got blood all over your clothes and the carpet?
One of those days where you became so pissed off you gulped down your wine and decided to put on an LP instead, only to have Fluffy (your cat) jump aboard your turntable and sit there, spinning at 33-1/3?
One of those days where you decided to remove Fluffy using the sideways sweep technique instead or the direct lift technique, only to find your expensive cartridge bouncing up and down upon your freshly destroyed LP?
One of those days when you then became so enraged you grabbed your open bottle of wine, went to the shower and jumped in fully clothed just to cleanse yourself of the day's audio adventures?
Me neither, but it sure would make for some great reality TV.
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Hope all is well.
No offense, Enophile, but I have a hard time believing that your good days are worse than that. But just in case you are telling the truth, we need to install cameras and microphones in your listening room. We're going to pitch this programming idea and make a fortune I tell ya! We need to set something up for Europe as well, because I want some video of audiophiles accidentally sticking dual banana plugs into electrical outlets! ;~) Oh wait, didn't they ban dual banana plugs over there?
Reality TV, that is.
Ergo grex, ergo sum.
What do you think? ;~)
With all of your screw-ups and attempts to impose the cost of you hauling your sorry ass out here on me, you've got your comeuppance due, pal. Hell, I'll bet I can't count on YOU taking me out to dinner at some high-falutin' place as was done for you in LV, so count your blessings and don't push your luck!"Blame Bruce" has a great ring to it!
Brian WalshP.S. :-)
But I'm all for it, especially after reading about how he's so protective of his precious living room! Sheesh. You think you know a guy...
So, you're seriously considering a trip to Chicago? I try to bring this up with Todd when I think of it, but with his new job the best I can get is a "maybe". Heck, who am I kidding...right now I'm a definite "maybe" myself.
(However, that could easily be changed to an "almost certainly" with the promise of a vinyl give-away!)
Ergo grex, ergo sum.
from a vinyl collector, who dropped in to the sale this past week-end, is true, then Chicago is a vinyl heaven.
Tim the collector/audiophile and his lovely wife mentioned they were in Chicago not too long ago and said there were so many record stores there that they actually got to the point where they walked past a few of them without entering. Said it was amazing.
But then, compared to here, most anything would be amazing. He did highly recommend going to the Windy just for the records.
I'm sure Brian would verify that story. Tim sure was impressed.
jac - desperaudio
[horde]
No, it's all lies. There's hardly any vinyl to be found.
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There's a used vinyl shop not 200 yards from my house.
Brian Walsh
Hell, I'd just rent out an upstairs closet so that I'd be going past the racks on my way to work every morning...
why would Bruce and Rob venture across the country like that?
I've been known to do more for much less.
Ergo grex, ergo sum.
Why no, we'd never thought of that! We were pleased with the possibility of ringing a doorbell while everyone else snickered so we wouldn't come in and touch stereo systems and stuff! If no one answered, we could just amble down the street knocking on doors and trying our "Aunt Jennie?" schtick. Sheesh, we've pulled off four day weekends that way.
Heck, that beats the Jessica Alba thing in my book! You guys are my heros!
Ergo grex, ergo sum.
But only if for the shower scene Jessica Alba or Angelina Jolie were used as body doubles for you. No offense, I'm sure you're a real buff and handsome fellow, but we do want to protect your modesty now, don't we?
Oh, and rename the cat anything but Fluffy.
So now let's snort tonnes of coke and call the Hollywood production houses to pitch the deal...
I stick the straw up my nose and almost drown every damned time!
Dave
Later Gator,
Crank up your talking machine, grab a jar of your favorite "kick-back", sit down, relax, and let the good times roll.
I have lots of previous experience on those days. Have I told you I like to try to fix things myself.
in the bathroom episode! That'll take a whole case of wine!
...I got to the part where the cat was named Fluffy.
No one names their cat Fluffy. Especially not the Kendalls. The Kendalls would have interesting cat names - Like Iwo and Jima, Or Pete and Repeat, or Gangsta and Rap, or Shaken and Stirred, or suchlike.
that has the potential of getting you in deep doo-doo with Mrs. Grover, so here goes!
You see, I was talking with Brian this weekend and the topic of CentFest came up, which just so happens to coincide with the Chicago Jazz Festival. Anyway, Brian said if we could make it he would pay our airfare and room and board! Okay, okay, Brian said no such thing, but he did say we could stand in his house eating sausages. He said he would get us comp tickets to the Jazz Festival, though! Okay, okay, he really said it was happening and we could go there if we wanted. Then he said that if we showed up the entire neighborhood would have a parade, and that we would be the guests of honor and be presented the keys to the city! Alright, he didn't say that either. But in light of all of the accomodations Brian was offering, I couldn't help but say we'd give it our most favorable thought and see what we could do.
You're right, though. That Fluffy part was a bit over the top, wasn't it?
I'm leaving Thursday this week for a State adjacent to Illinois. We're heading to Indiana for a long weekend to soak up the humidity, wring out our underwear, and wait for mosquitos to fill up so we can swat their fat red asses.
I assume there'll be more of the same at the Jazz Fest? We wouldn't want to miss out on the whole Mid-west experience.
When exactly has Brian offered to put us up and pay for our plane fares?
has thus far been willing to do is let us stand in his living room and eat sausages; however, I am reasonably confident I can use my extraordinary negotiating skills to get us some mustard and napkins. Who knows, I might even shoot for some potato salad on plates.
But I figure two old seasoned pros like us know how to get our own airfare, create our own parade, award ourselves keys to the city and maybe.......just maybe......we can find a way to take a bus or cab about five miles away from the Jazz Fesitval and then walk the rest of the way!
He said really early September. As in like the first.
There will be no consumption of sausages and the like allowed in the living room. We can't have sausage drippings and condiments landing on audio gear! There will be ample seating in the kitchen, dining room, and outdoors for all to partake of the (burnt?) offerings cooked by the grillmeister. Locals will be asked to bring a dish (salad, side dish, dessert), and beverages of all kinds will be available (attendees are invited to bring their own, to help defray costs). I'll try to keep the cost down, and depending upon attendance I may rent a small tent or some such to make sure it doesn't rain. :-)Information on the Chicago Jazz Festival, which will be held from August 30th through September 2nd, can be found at the following sites:
Official site
Full schedule listing on the Jazz Institute of Chicago site
Opening Night Concert Thurs., Aug. 30:
"An Evening with Herbie Hancock", 7:30 PM, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue. This is a paid event. To purchase tickets call 312-294-3000 or www.cso.org
All other events are free.
City of Chicago description
Metromix coverage, including lineup
Centerstage description, including directions, map, and public transportation infoNo, Bruce, I won't be paying airfares, hotel bills, etc. But you're welcome to fantasize about it :-)
Central Fest will be held on Saturday, September 1st. All are welcome to attend the weekly "Audiophiles Anonymous" breakfast get together at Kappy's Restaurant in Morton Grove on Saturday morning. We arrive around 8 AM and place our orders around 8:30. Muzikmike and Penguin showed up for breakfast last year and had a good time. The more the merrier!
Brian Walsh
That would preclude us from touching your speakers and other components with icky fingers. I dunno, Brian. Those restrictions could be a show stopper, as we say in the contract biz. ;~)
If you don't like the terms, you don't have to attend. That just means all the more Andouille, brats, corn on the cob, etc. for meeeeee!
Brian Walsh
Which means, among other things, that I read the fine print in the contract language. ;~)
So I'm aware that air fare was not promised, there are no express or implied warranties and the sausage offer does not include excise and sales taxes.
and there could be substantial interest penalties for early withdrawal
- which if you're talking about a girlfriend -
is a really bad deal to have happen.
Not that I would know
We'll See is my response right now.
I'm out of practice on sperm of the moment decisions like this.
My idea of long-term planning right now is figuring out what I am going to put on the grill tonight. And I haven't even done that yet.
True enough - but most of us here wouldn't watch. "Been there - done that" might be our hue and cry.
jac - desperaudio
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