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« Reply #320 on: July 09, 2008, 04:50:27 PM » |
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« Reply #321 on: July 15, 2008, 03:51:35 PM » |
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Finally got my turntable system together.
Technics SL-D3 (at the Salvation Army $25)
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« Reply #322 on: July 21, 2008, 07:24:21 AM » |
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How does it sound? And what cartridge did you buy?
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« Reply #323 on: July 21, 2008, 07:41:13 AM » |
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I didn't have the chance to compare it with anything other than my old player, but it absolutely kills it (as should be expected). I kept the old player around, though, since it plays tapes and has a radio (not to mention it would probably be best to reduce wear on the better stylus by playing records that aren't in great shape on the older one). Shure M97xE |
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« Reply #324 on: July 21, 2008, 07:51:38 AM » |
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I was looking at cartridges a few weeks ago, and that was the one I determined I would buy if I upgraded.
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« Reply #325 on: July 21, 2008, 07:19:48 PM » |
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A wall hanging from my aunt as a housewarming gift:  Nicely covers up a hole I had to put in the drywall for running ethernet. The kitty is made out of a very soft material (possibly felt, though I'm not a textile fancier so I can't say for sure) and begs to be petted  |
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« Reply #326 on: July 21, 2008, 07:44:03 PM » |
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cute! I like the humorous touches, like the mice playing while the cat sleeps and the random Sponge Bob half-face.
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« Reply #327 on: July 22, 2008, 08:55:27 AM » |
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Yeah, the Sponge Bob face is priceless.
I just ordered Guitar Hero 3 (game only). I read too many negative reviews of the wireless guitar, so I'll just stick with the GH2 guitar.
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« Reply #328 on: July 29, 2008, 02:55:06 PM » |
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Four pounds of Gorilla Coffee beans. I'm absolutely hooked on it - the best cup of coffee I've ever had.
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« Reply #329 on: August 01, 2008, 09:41:26 PM » |
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I just noticed I had a 1930 wheat penny in my wallet. I don't really collect coins, but I do save wheat pennies and drummer boy quarters and state quarters and foreign coins when I come across them. I don't think I've ever randomly found such an old coin.
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« Reply #330 on: August 04, 2008, 09:17:02 PM » |
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« Reply #331 on: August 09, 2008, 08:11:44 PM » |
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« Reply #332 on: August 09, 2008, 08:47:08 PM » |
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The Boondocks S1. Need to pick up S2 when I have the cash.
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« Reply #333 on: September 26, 2008, 12:37:38 PM » |
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« Reply #334 on: December 18, 2008, 09:38:10 PM » |
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Acquired a new pair of glasses. I needed to get new lenses to correct a progressively worsening astigmatism in my left eye, and my insurance covers a yearly allowance for frames as well, so why not. I prefer having peripheral vision over style, so my nerd goggles are on the large side.
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« Reply #335 on: December 18, 2008, 10:46:49 PM » |
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« Reply #336 on: December 19, 2008, 08:09:55 AM » |
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« Reply #337 on: December 19, 2008, 10:58:35 AM » |
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 it's like something out of the X-Files... it turns out that chocolate malted milk powder is very sensitive to humidity. and Folgers Aromaseal cannisters don't have a very tight seal. |
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« Reply #338 on: March 10, 2009, 08:44:13 AM » |
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The screen on my iPod video 30G broke, and I've been wanting an iPod big enough for my whole library, so I bought an 120G Classic. Also bought a book called The Art of the Video Game... hoping to be a game artist someday |
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« Reply #339 on: March 10, 2009, 03:29:23 PM » |
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The screen on my iPod video 30G broke, and I've been wanting an iPod big enough for my whole library, so I bought an 120G Classic.
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« Reply #340 on: March 25, 2009, 04:20:16 PM » |
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« Reply #341 on: April 16, 2009, 03:44:25 PM » |
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Styrofoam Turntable anyone? (No, I don't have one. I just thought it's amusing)
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« Reply #342 on: April 20, 2009, 11:20:41 AM » |
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V for Vendetta by Alan Moore(graphic novel), Blankets by Craig Thompson, Good-bye, Chunky Rice also by Thompson, along with several books on photoshop, digital painting and fantasy art. Also 24 season 4 (now I'm only missing S6, and pretty soon I guess S7).
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« Reply #343 on: April 20, 2009, 11:33:52 AM » |
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« Reply #344 on: June 28, 2009, 06:08:50 PM » |
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« Reply #345 on: June 28, 2009, 09:01:56 PM » |
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Interesting that it has an external cord. I have a similar floor lamp with an internal cord. On one hand, I think it looks more appealing, but on the other it makes it more of a pain to disassemble if the switch assembly breaks, which they have a distressing habit of doing.
Fortunately, this type of lamp sprouts like weeds around dumpsters at college campuses at move-out time, so if yours breaks you can probably nab a replacement for free come next May.
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« Reply #346 on: June 28, 2009, 10:30:16 PM » |
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I don't mind the switch and cord being external. I thought it was interesting that the stem is made of four or five foot-long tubes screwed together. I shortened it by one tube since I want the lamp by the bed. that makes the switch lower and within easier reach while lying down. not a big deal, but an unexpected plus. anyway, the diffused light from above is much better than my previous makeshift setup of having a clip lamp pointed at me.
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« Reply #347 on: June 28, 2009, 10:53:36 PM » |
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I don't mind the switch and cord being external. I thought it was interesting that the stem is made of four or five foot-long tubes screwed together.
I totally read that as "four five-foot-long tubes" and was like o_O I shortened it by one tube since I want the lamp by the bed.
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« Reply #348 on: June 28, 2009, 11:02:25 PM » |
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if enough college students throw out these lamps, I could collect the foot-long tubes and have a 20-ft tall (or taller!) lamp that would make everyone who saw it go o_O ! the external cord means I could attach an extension cord or two or ten! my cheap lamp is made of so much win. and I'd better stop talking about it now lest it give out.
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« Reply #349 on: July 25, 2009, 08:24:28 AM » |
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A pair of cleats.
About a month ago I found through a friend a group that plays ultimate frisbee on Saturday mornings. The first time I showed up, the leader, who was trying to divide up the teams evenly, asked:
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Me: "I'm decent, but I haven't played in a while"
Him: "Well, you're wearing sandals, so..."
I look around, and everyone else is wearing running shoes or soccer cleats.
I think this is the first pair of closed-toed shoes I've bought myself ever and, other than my hiking boots, the only pair of lace-up shoes I own.
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
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« Reply #350 on: August 24, 2009, 11:05:32 AM » |
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Finally got my replacement headphones from Sennheiser, so I now officially have too many sets.
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« Reply #351 on: August 24, 2009, 02:20:13 PM » |
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« Reply #352 on: August 24, 2009, 02:38:58 PM » |
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« Reply #353 on: August 24, 2009, 02:40:23 PM » |
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Hm...my sister-in-law, a co-worker, a church friend, the wife of a frisbee buddy, and a Phorumer are all pregnant. Someone from all the things that I do. I don't really have a point to that. I'm just sayin, man. I need somewhere to go to get away from the pregnant women  |
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« Reply #355 on: August 24, 2009, 02:53:59 PM » |
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She's been hanging out in there for 18 weeks, so I don't know if she's "recently acquired," but I have a daughter wiggling around inside me. That's awesome, bethany. As a father of two girls, I can tell you that you're in for an awesome experience. |
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Hm...my sister-in-law, a co-worker, a church friend, the wife of a frisbee buddy, and a Phorumer are all pregnant. Someone from all the things that I do. I don't really have a point to that. I'm just sayin, man. I need somewhere to go to get away from the pregnant women There seems to be a rash of it lately...I can easily think of at least 10 other women I know personally who are pregnant right now and due within a month or so of me. Kind of crazy. |
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« Reply #357 on: August 24, 2009, 02:58:40 PM » |
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She's been hanging out in there for 18 weeks, so I don't know if she's "recently acquired," but I have a daughter wiggling around inside me.
Congrats! As the father of a 6-month old, I can say it is one of the hardest, but most rewarding things in the world. |
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