And now what did you do TODAY?

[shellylh]

Sorry about the speakers Chris.

[skullguise]

I missed that, sorry to hear about the speakers, too....

[aardvark baguette]

7 hours ago, Dusty Chalk said:

Just out of curiosity -- which studio?  They obviously have good taste...

Also, did you make them come out and get them themselves (I hope)?

Me:  I paid US$2.179/gallon for gas today.  Super (93 octane).

Complete-USA 

they drove down from NY. We were able to get the stands and speakers in a rented van. 

Much easier with three people than two...wow.

i like that they will be put to good use making music.

i was able to avoid eBay and their absurd 15% fee, which helped both of us.

my credit rating just  jumped 62 points, back into 'excellent'. lol.

Also, I have been window shopping Rockville condos closer to my office, and it may be nice not to have so much stuff if I get serious about it.

[n_maher]

Bummer Chris, but like you I'm glad to hear that they'll be put to good use.

[Dreadhead]

Bummer Chris as a person that sold all my audio stuff for other priorities I totally get it.

[Hopstretch]

Sad about the speakers. Those were monsters. Do you still have the Pinnacle?

[n_maher]

^^ If memory serves the Pinnacle was sold a while ago as part of the DAC acquisition.

[aardvark baguette]

Pinnacle was sold on HF.  I don't really use full size phones anymore, and found that the high spl environment caused some sort of tube ringing. Once I noticed it it became impossible to ignore. Not a fault of the amp, in my opinion.  Just the physics of exposed glass.  Along the way I became a fervent believer in passive preamps.

 

 

i'm already day dreaming about getting some magnepan mmgs.  That was quick.

[shellylh]

Glad you're feeling better and good luck with the interview!

[Dusty Chalk]

Bugger all -- stayed home, irrigated and blew my nose all day.  And sniffled.

[cetoole]

You think about outfits more than I do, Jacob!

I chose to go into the office today in exchange for a floating holiday, and had a nice, quiet, and reasonably productive day. Then started re-arranging my apartment with the end goal of using my living room more and having an actual guest bedroom (shared with the diy rig, but something has to give).  The computer is moved, which was the priority.  Curtains, which were acquired over the weekend, get hung tomorrow when Mr. Planning goes to the hardware store before starting work. 

 

Edited January 19, 2016 by cetoole

[aardvark baguette]

I'm at work as I type this, wearing jeans, sneakers, and a hoodie.

I'm not an adult.

[crappyjones123]

I have had the same one suit since 11th grade in high schools that I purchased From JCP I think. Can probably count the number of times I've worn it on my fingers and toes. Pretty sure my choice of residency will likely take attire into account as well  

"Let your resume do the talking. If some place doesn't hire you or admit you because of the clothes you are wearing regardless of your academic accomplishments, then you don't want to be there anyways." - grandma. 

[grawk]

I'm at work in a sweatshirt, jeans, and boots, am in management, and my mom was always impeccably dressed as an advertising executive.  Also, I went to boarding school where I had to wear a coat and tie every day.  It would have to be my dream job, or a 50% raise, to get me to wear a tie and polished shoes more than 3-4x a year.

[n_maher]

11 minutes ago, grawk said:

 It would have to be my dream job, or a 50% raise, to get me to wear a tie and polished shoes more than 3-4x a year.

This.  I'm in khakis and a button down shirt and that's standard fare.  On rare occasions a tie is required, but never a suit.  I hate ties and suits, probably because most have been ill-fitting and uncomfortable to wear.   

[skullguise]

I actually admire you Jacob, it's rare to have someone that cares so much about looking good and professional, even if not a C-level exec.  Even our CIO here hardly wears a tie.

That said....I'm pretty much a slob.  Khaki's and collared shirts similar to Nate, but in jeans today because of snow and salt and what it can do to my pants.  Saves me money as well....

[skullguise]

Yeah....that would be GREAT.....

[Dusty Chalk]

I don't feel comfortable under-dressing for work.  I don't go tie and jacket formal, but I always wear a collared shirt.  Lately it's been polo shirts so that I can wear synthetics, but that's because of allergies.

[aardvark baguette]

 I do wear polo shirts actually.  
There have been times in the winter in between laundry sessions where I just kept my coat on all day over a tshirt though.

 

In general, the way I look at it is this: I majored in graphic design and they knew that when they hired me.

[TMoney]

13 hours ago, cetoole said:

You think about outfits more than I do, Jacob!

I chose to go into the office today in exchange for a floating holiday, and had a nice, quiet, and reasonably productive day. Then started re-arranging my apartment with the end goal of using my living room more and having an actual guest bedroom (shared with the diy rig, but something has to give).  The computer is moved, which was the priority.  Curtains, which were acquired over the weekend, get hung tomorrow when Mr. Planning goes to the hardware store before starting work. 

 

Goddammit, Colin. I don't see a racing wheel in that picture. What gives?

[VPI]

13 hours ago, cetoole said:

You think about outfits more than I do, Jacob!

I chose to go into the office today in exchange for a floating holiday, and had a nice, quiet, and reasonably productive day. Then started re-arranging my apartment with the end goal of using my living room more and having an actual guest bedroom (shared with the diy rig, but something has to give).  The computer is moved, which was the priority.  Curtains, which were acquired over the weekend, get hung tomorrow when Mr. Planning goes to the hardware store before starting work. 

 

Your house looks much less crappy than I expected Colin.  Where are the ninja swords?

[TMoney]

Got W-2s at work today. An early birthday present from President Obama. Punched it in to turbotax and it looks like I owe close to two grand. Thats less than I budgeted for, but it leaves an unwanted dent in my savings for a house down-payment. 

Edited January 19, 2016 by TMoney

[MexicanDragon]

Or, it leaves wiggle room for a Fanatec setup!

**BRENT**

[TMoney]

Thats probably what my $2k is going to pay for. A Project Cars rig for the Obama girls.

[Sherwood]

I'm jacket and tie formal 6 days a week, though you should expect this from your public servants.  I am also always in need of new suits.