MexicanDragon

I finally took the hardtail out to get some miles on road/path/whatnot. No idea how far I went, as I went to a park with a mixed surface walking track, and wound my way through there a bit, and back on the road home. 1) I hate riding on the road by myself. 2) If I do have to ride on the road, I want a road bike. Sure, a mtn bike with fast (on dirt) tires will be OK, but it's still 50% heavier than middle weight road bikes, and 2.2" knobbies, even jacked up and the fork locked out... not ideal. 3) It was the first solo ride in a while, since Xavier is at a friend's house. I'm not quite sure if my 7 year old riding partner is faster than me or not, but I'm sure he will be at age 8. 4) I just rode about 35 minutes, but I'm not thrilled with riding in the 40s. Low 60s seems about perfect riding weather. 5) I'm out of shape, bad, and I need to fix it. 6) As much as I want a road bike, I'm wondering how much my back can take, mileage/hours wise. 7) I can't wait for it to warm up a little, b/c now that I'm in and relaxed a little, I feel rather good. My ankle also felt pretty strong during the ride, so I'm hoping that I can ride my limp away... it's promising at the moment. Gonna try to get a ride in with a buddy tomorrow, I think. If only there was that HC Cycling Team contingent like SoFla and DC have right now... **BRENT**

Since we seem to have a date in mind now, I just shot off an e-mail to the head of the A-VCOA (Audio-Visual Club Of Atlanta), who has helped with an AXPONA and held two headphone specific meets of their own, one of which they even brought in our good buddy Tyll for a presentation. While most of these guys and gals are "speaker people", there are some people with some nice headphone rigs as well. **BRENT**

I think it'd be fun, and I've been wanting to get down there. I have friends who've run the big track a few times and really like it (just opened this past year), and the karts are all 50+mph. If there's interest, I'll contact the owners and I have racing buddies in the area who are usually game for this kinda thing. I already know a couple of them are game. **BRENT**

Talked to Trav, I think we're going to try to nail down May 4. Does that work for the out of towners? In Atlanta, we typically do the one-day thing, but if we're going to have out of town guests, we'll definitely try to entertain. Now, I'm 2 hours out, so not necessarily my "hometown", but Antico Pizza (perhaps Saturday night), maybe we can find some music to get into. Perhaps JP can lead us on a pub crawl? Oh... it's a bit out of the way, but does this sound fun to anyone, for maybe Sunday? http://www.atlantamotorsportspark.com/our-services/karting/ It's the only F1 spec kart track in America, and it's 20$/session (8 minutes, 12-20 laps, I think). **BRENT**

Note, or iPad? **BRENT**

Thanks TomB! We'll let you know when it's a little closer So, earlier the better, but after 4/20. Trav, can you check on April 27th and May 4th availability? Mike, JP, luvdunhill, dinni, those dates good for you? I'm sure Purk and fitz will be in here shortly as well. For the out-of-towners, maybe you can bring some small/portable rigs? Trav, can you get in touch with JHAudio about 13 and 16 demos, and does anyone know about demos for UE Capitols? I think this could be a good meet (lots of people still into the hobby there) and hopefully we can have a fun gathering too! **BRENT**

Dinny, you're in! Great! Shelly, what about April 27th, or May 4th (both Saturdays)? **BRENT**

Well, I have a Note II, and after a couple months, it just feels "normal." On FB, there's a pic of me using an iPad (non-mini) as a phone (with a screenshot of a phone call). That's about as big as I'd want to go. Well, maybe an 11" MBA. **BRENT**

Sweet. Let us know a time frame that's good for you and I'll try to see how it works with GaTech and other Atlanta schools. I'd imagine it's close. Trav (some of you know him) is going to be handling the Head-Fi part, I think, but we've been talking about putting together another meet for a while now. **BRENT**

Update: CanLanta 2013 May 4th, 2013 Time: TBA Marriott Century Center http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlne-atlanta-marriott-century-center-emory-area/ Link for Hotel at discounted rate Original: Hey guys and gals, Some of the Atlanta crew is looking to throw together a shindig in the spring. We usually have a decent turnout locally, and we sometimes partner with a big audio club in the area which gets some of the speaker guys out to play, but this year we're wanting to see if some of you guys would be interested in heading out to check out Atlanta for a few days (with a meet in the middle.) We have a venue that would probably be able to house a CanJam style meet if there was interest in a non-RMAF version, so let me know if anyone would be interested. The idea is to plan around finals for the college set, but if anyone has a date in mind, post up. **BRENT**

Yeah, the bike looks good too! **BRENT**

Thats hot, V! **BRENT**

I've ALWAYS loved this picture. That horn is the tenor version of my alto, but probably a little older, judging from wear. I've gotta listen to some of this guy's stuff. **BRENT**

You would double my lap time? Man, I'm pretty slow, and I'm sure you're faster than me a bit of the time. LMK when you want to have a "falling off the mountain" contest. I'll tear you apart on that one for sure! **BRENT**

I think most people would, on a mountain bike from the 70s. **BRENT**

Vicki, 114-116mph? SUPER proud! Glad you're getting back out on the bike, I'm jealous. **BRENT**

If they weren't gone, probably... if you're talking about the cases. If you're talking about the coupon (and that Smart Dock), yes, it SHOULD work. **BRENT**

It does, and it properly handles landscape mode without root-only apps. **BRENT**

So if you have a Note II (and supposedly a GSIII as well), the Smart Dock, if used smartly, will do some pretty cool stuff. It has 3 USB ports, HDMI out, 3.5mm out, and even though it's backordered, you can get a 50% off coupon from the link I posted in the Deals thread. I'm thinking USB DAC + portable HDD. **BRENT**

http://www.tmonews.com/2012/12/galaxy-s-iii-galaxy-note-ii-owners-can-score-a-free-flip-cover-by-registering-on-samsungs-facebook-page/ Free Galaxy Note II cases and TecTiles. The Galaxy SIII ones are already out, I believe, but you should still be able to get a 50% off coupon (I believe anyone can get this, for the case, you must register your device.) **BRENT** Edit: It looks like you coupon will work for up to ten mobile accessories per shipping address.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_018W002313637001P?sid=KAx20050801x13xSlickdeals&PID=1225267&aff=Y Koss Porta Pro for 24.99$. Free shipping for orders over 49$ (so buy two), or free in-store pick-up. **BRENT**

O Portal tree, o Portal tree... **BRENT**

Thanks DP... you should still buy a bike, though. **BRENT**

Awesome, Dinny! The kids woke up just before 7. They got a lot of cool presents, even though Santa was a bit lighter than in previous years. Xavier got a football, basketball, and what grahame would call a football, a Rubik's cube, and a pretty baller Nerf gun. Zoe got some Monster High stuff and Santa brought her 25 "Rainbow Magic" books (4 box sets) and the Kindle App on her phone. Maybe Dad will have to get her the little Kindle soon, as much as she likes to read. Zoe saved up some points they get at the aftercare program she's in. She saved up over 200$ in "Camp Bucks" and bought gifts for the whole family, including my Mom and her husband. She got them a candle a piece (my mom loves candles), and when she found out Zoe had saved up $$$ she could have spent on herself to buy her a gift, she almost cried Zoe got her brother a book, Xavier got Zoe a stuffed animal through the same program, and they got me a little camera case for my Point n Shoot! A very cool gift I got from my mom was a framed newspaper article from when my brother and I were in the paper for the dedication of the building my Dad worked at (as superintendent of schools) after he passed away when I was 10. I've gotta find a good place to hang it amongst the art projects of the recent past. **BRENT**

Tweet at each of them. Public stuff tends to get taken care of. **BRENT**