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At this point I will not be making the meet either. However, if the above were to occur, I wouldn't miss it for the world.

You can also add me to that list. I have pretty much given up on the possibility of a viable third party however. Nothing in this election changes my mind on that. I too thought getting rid of the electoral college would be a good idea early on. However, that view gradually changed when I realized how most people decide on a candidate. It then was scary to think of no electoral college to act as a buffer. The 2000 election also solidified my opinion that getting rid of the EC would be a bad idea.

But unfortunately, policy-wise, McCain/Palin was more a clone of Bush/Cheney than I was comfortable with. So whether he was a candidate or not, his past eight years certainly had a huge effect on how I voted. In reality, the main cause of the Republican demise in 2008 is Bush 2000-2008. I was really saddened by McCains decisions in this election. As far as I'm concerned this was not the John McCain of 2000. This was someone who sold his reputation, integrity and ideals for his party's nomination. Palin I will not even comment on as she is beneath notice.

Eight years ago I looked at the TV screen and turned to my wife and said, "George W. Bush is evil". Nothing in the last eight years has made me rethink that assessment. Today is like the sun coming up on a new day. I am very, very happy and I do not care who knows it. My guess is a lot of other people feel the same way.

Maybe they are just happy that the majority of people decided that replacing one moron and old cynical fart in the white house with another old cynical fart and moron was not a good idea.

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^^^ But how else can you hear all the essence?

Did anybody spend any time with the Shanling? IMO it is a very underappreciated amplifier since it lacks the bling and doesn't have a cult fanboy following.

Is that an audiophile term?

Yes, but the universe is constantly in flux as am I.

Ah my mistake. I bow to Jp#'s previous dibs. But I call dibs on the KGSS when JP11801 puts it up for sale.

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Damn, you don't do anything half-assed do you? Well since no one has followed the correct protocol, I call dibs on the KGSS Those are just my two favorite models. I didn't see a model 17 in there anywhere. I do have a new model one and seventeen on order as future birthday gifts for my son

Wow, very noice. I've have always really liked Randall knives. I am particularly fond of the the #1 and #17. I also like the song, "Randall Knife" by Guy Clark. Good Stuff.

Well Switcheasy came through and my black CapsuleTouch arrived today. The construction on this and the attention to detail with the included accessories is very nice. It is a fully enclosed case (including a screen cover) so it is very different than the Body Glove case i was using. It will take a while to get used to it, but so far, two thumbs up. If you have a first generation touch, I have a clear (crystal) CapsuleTouch as seen HERE that I can send to the first person that PM's me they want it.

Way back (when I had a lot more time than brains) I mostly used a straight razor. I did use my Ulu (not as nice as the one in the picture) as well as my Buck special a few times during that period, mostly for shits and grins. Haven't done that in quite a while though (not because I have more brains now, just less time).

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I have a few projects in the queue that will need a fair bit of capacity so I need to be able to accomodate at least 5" stock. I am thinking of building a new plinth for my Dual turntable, but that is so far back that it's not even in the queue to get into the queue I have several clip-on work lights that I use across the shop where necessary so a built-in work-light while nice is not a necessity. Yeah but you don't care for stepped attenuators either . I don't see the twelve discrete speeds as being a significant detriment. The variable speed models are significantly more expensive.

I am considering purchasing THIS model drill press from Wilton. Anybody have any comments yeah or neah?

Yep, if it walks like an and talks like an and smells (poetic license) like an then its probably an Sometimes we all need to channel our inner Black and as usual Reksy has hit the asshat on the head. The second one is perfect. Thank you good sir. OK now you just made me spit my tea all over my desk

Do a little more research and then get back to us. Thanks and have a nice day.

Actually it's an Asshat Mark 1 ... Oh sorry, that would be the OP. (You know we really do need an asshat smiley)