Voltron Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 DIY do die! Beautiful job as expected Mr. DIYer. Pint sized perfect.
Augsburger Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Just returned from a LA Audio Society meeting featuring Paul McGowen demoing his new PS Audio Bridge, the first showing in North America. Paul just returned from Europe where he was touring and showcasing the Bridge to dealers and the public and that is why he could not attend CanJam. The PerfectWave transport and DAC were connected to a EAR Preamp, Monoblocks and Magico M5s, playing a number of 24/174 and redbook files and the system indeed did not suck.
The Monkey Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Yeah, football is an odd game in that it is more fun to watch at the non-professional level. It is at its best in little village vs village rivalry games...... more physical contact, more aggressive offence, at least one big punch up, and if the ref doesn't go home in fear for his life it would be disappointing. I can see how that would be a lot of fun. I saw a hurling match between 2 town teams in Ireland a bunch of years ago. They did not much care for the other side--it was spectacular. Just returned from a LA Audio Society meeting featuring Paul McGowen demoing his new PS Audio Bridge, the first showing in North America. Paul just returned from Europe where he was touring and showcasing the Bridge to dealers and the public and that is why he could not attend CanJam. The PerfectWave transport and DAC were connected to a EAR Preamp, Monoblocks and Magico M5s, playing a number of 24/174 and redbook files and the system indeed did not suck. Greg, did the bridge look close to ready for prime time?
Augsburger Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Can't say about the looks (if that is what you meant) since it is a pcb/sound card type thingy and I couldn't get close enough to view the back of the unit, not that I would know what I was looking at anyway. As for sound, it is very much ready for prime time, with the caveat that this was at a Audio geek event with a fair amount of ambient geek chatter and a lot of bodies in the room messing with the acoustics. Having said that, and the fact that I was not able to get a seat in the sweet spot, the bridge handled the files/music extremely well. Paul ran the PW Transport Dac and Bridge through their paces using his iPad and the PS Audio iPad apps. Paul said the iTouch and iPhone will work as well but with the smaller screens all the track info, album cover graphics and liner note/bio info will not look as cool. This is definitely something to consider if you are looking for a very cool gui, flexible music source playback, and extreme ease of use.
Voltron Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 DIY do die! Beautiful job as expected Mr. DIYer. Pint sized perfect. DIY do or die!
boomana Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Cool looking playhouse, Nate. Love the two levels and the slide!
Craig Sawyers Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 I can see how that would be a lot of fun. I saw a hurling match between 2 town teams in Ireland a bunch of years ago. They did not much care for the other side--it was spectacular. Hurling is one of the most brutal games around, and makes Rugby look tame. Ah - just looked it up to remind myself about this mad game, and they have introduced a number of rules that prevent opponents from maiming the other team, and head guards have to be worn now.
episiarch Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Really impressive, Nate. Thanks for the encouragement, Al. Yep, it should be fine. Rachel the Wonder Nanny has also secured a room at the Art Centre in case of rain, this in the midst of also buying gifts for Chiara's playmate who just acquired a new sister yesterday, and for the new sister herself. She's sure going to be missed when she disappears to NYC for a week in a few days.
n_maher Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Looks great Nate. By the way, that is a huge lawn. Thanks guys and gals, it was a lot of fun and I can't wait to get it finished up. And Shelly, that's just a piece of the lawn. The swingset is just off the back porch and most of what you're seeing in that image is actually my neighbors back yard. This should explain better.
episiarch Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Registered to go see the World Barista Championship next week. May wind up working as a volunteer as well, if they are desperate enough to want me.
Salt Peanuts Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 The first day back at work after my paternity leave. I already want to go home.
Ben Gramain Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Trying to figure out whether the T1 comfort issue is weight or something else by sticking 58g of additional weight on an MMX 300 to take it to the same weight.
The Monkey Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 The first day back at work after my paternity leave. I already want to go home. I remember that feeling well--it's tough. But it's a good reason to want to go home. What helped me during that transition was the thought that my goal at work was to be super efficient and task-oriented during the day so that I could get the hell out of there at a reasonable hour and get back home to my family.
The Monkey Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 I'm home sick again with the nasty bug that the Little Monkey brought home with him last Thursday. I haven't been sick like this in a while. Joy.
grawk Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Drove to gaithersburg for a meeting with the new prime contractor for my contract. Got there, realized meeting is NEXT monday, then drove home.
Aimless1 Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Drove to gaithersburg for a meeting with the new prime contractor for my contract. Got there, realized meeting is NEXT monday, then drove home. Classic. Drove to my trailer two weeks ago and realized I left the keys at home. Made the return trip so I could spend my weekend there.
Craig Sawyers Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Ah - all this talk of little ones! Makes me remember it all so well - and to say enjoy every last minute, because they grow up and become adults with a speed that will take your breath away. My "little one" Lizzie has just phoned from Uganda, where she is doing some voluntary work building schools and wells etc, to tell me she just got her degree results - a 2:1. Those in the UK will understand that terminology. For those not, it is only a few marks short of the highest classification possible. Needless to say, we're all wondering what to do with ourselves, like dogs with two tails, and Lizzie is absolutely delighted! So a pretty great day!
Dusty Chalk Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Trying to figure out whether the T1 comfort issue is weight or something else by sticking 58g of additional weight on an MMX 300 to take it to the same weight.Wouldn't it be more reasonable to tie a blimp helium balloons to the T1 to see if it goes away?
Dusty Chalk Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Drove to gaithersburg for a meeting with the new prime contractor for my contract. Got there, realized meeting is NEXT monday, then drove home.Bummer. You should've driven a little further and picked up your Sierra Nevada...
Salt Peanuts Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Yet again had to talk to my car insurance company regarding the fire damage on my car. Much to my surprise, it has been ruled in my favor so I'll be getting some money for my car (which has been declared a total loss). Now, we get to start looking for economical options for a new car.
Salt Peanuts Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 now that the Italia is out, you should be able to get a great deal on an F430. Do you have $200,000 for me?
n_maher Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Yet again had to talk to my car insurance company regarding the fire damage on my car. Much to my surprise, it has been ruled in my favor so I'll be getting some money for my car (which has been declared a total loss). Now, we get to start looking for economical options for a new car. I'd think in this economy that you could do quite well shopping used and maybe even new depending on what your budget is.
Salt Peanuts Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 I'd think in this economy that you could do quite well shopping used and maybe even new depending on what your budget is. Yeah, that's we're thinking. Our goal is to find something that is economical and safe with good MPG rating - the car will be for my wife (and I'll take her current car) since her commute is a lot longer than mine. Now we just need to finalize the budget after I get home today.
n_maher Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 We've been pretty happy with our '07 Camry although the gas mileage has never quite been as good as it should have be. It also absolutely requires snow tires, but I'd say that about most 2wd cars. If I had it to do over again I would have spent a bit more and got the Camry Hybrid. I'll always hate Honda for the new Civic they came out with in '07 which was vastly inferior compared to the predecessor.
swt61 Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 I know I keep shilling Hyundai, but the new Sonata is a real looker IMO, and is getting excellent reviews. Hyundai Sonata: Safe Family Cars - Better MPG than Camry or Accord | Hyundai
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