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[Trevor Schell]

Andrew,,Not yet. I just to get a board to raise it up in the back.
Previously it was located in the underspace below the TV which really
sucked for sound..Boxy.

Yes it is Bent..Born in October 1995 ,First Generation.
Still works too.




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[Lex]

Bent, thanks for the tip on the Zektor. Hmm, any degredation is to much. But we'll see how this pans out when I get the new equipment settled in. I may need it, not absolutely certain yet. Have to make a few decisions yet about that. One positive, my combo DirecTV/HD decoder has dual component outputs. So, that helps some. My concern is the dual projectors really. Of course, setup for those even remains to be seen. This week. :)

Lex

[Chris D]

Hi guys... back into the hospital we go. Should just be a precaution this time, but you never know.

Very disappointed with sports today. Good game with Seattle and Green Bay, but living here in the area I would have liked to see Seattle win. And then my Broncos played HORRIBLY. Very bummed.

But the biggest thing was the Sugar Bowl post-game stuff. Good game with LSU and Oklahoma, they're both very good teams. But in the post-game, both Sugar bowl officials and some sports commentators made deliberate comments about LSU being the "TRUE" National Champions, that LSU and Oklahoma obviously deserved to be there and anyone else did not, etc. There was a lot of politics, just trying to legitimize the BCS, not focus on the teams and their performance. I don't really care about any of the three teams, but I think based on Bowl game performance USC was the one that showed that they're the best team in the country.




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[Trevor Schell]

Good Morning Guys!

Off today instead of Wednesday.
That means I get to watch the
Gold Medal game between Canada
and the USA World Juniors.
Should be an awesome game..
I sure hope the right team wins. :yesnod:

Chris,,Good Luck! Maybe today is the day!!




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[Trevor Schell]

Good Morning George!! :later:

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[Andrew Pratt]

Morning folks...-34C (29F) this morning and my car decided it was too cold to start. Damn things turning over but not fireing so I hope its not a frozen fuel line. I'm using "winter gas" so its not supposted to freeze but at this temp who knows. So I'm working from home today which as trevor points out means I'll get to watch the hockey game:T




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[Eduardo]

OSIM - well finally back to work (physically not mentally)

Andrew - nice Mars Roover. Finally NASA got it to land with out incident. First on missed Mars due to English-Metric miscalculation. Then second slammed into Mars cause the system mistook the jolt of the chute opening as a landing and release the rover to early.

Lex - check out this swithcher. http://www.audioauthority.com/aacconsumers/1154c.html
It can not be controlled remotely but will automaticlly switch to active video. Input Priorities can also be selected. I'm planning to get this in a few months. Mainly cause my A/V Receiver lack the amount of digital inputs and my new TV will only have 2 compentent.

Did you sign up for XBox Live Yet? If not I have a 2 mo subscription card that I can give you. It came with Prince of Persia and I had already signed up with my XBL Kit.

Trev - enjoy your day off. Your upstairs is very beautiful. Prince of Persia is very addicting. Where are you stuck? I'm have already completed 35% of the game.

Chris - Any news yet??? Best of luck to you and Jen.

Bent - I looked at that video swithcer too. But if I was going to spend that much money, I could easily buy a new receiver.

:later:




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[Trevor Schell]

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Stay Focused!!

Thanks Eduardo!
Prince of Persia is very addicting. Where are you stuck? I'm have already completed 35% of the game.

Eddy!,,Well, I am at 2% ..Looks like you have gotten quite far!




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[Trevor Schell]

Here is my new Avatar..
Just need Lex's approval.
It's of low motion activity if you stay squinted.
Thoughts.. :P

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[Andrew Pratt]

Nice focus pic trevor:T




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[Gordon Moore]

Trev buddy...any chance you can throw Simg tags around those pics PULEEZE!

Thanks pal ;)

Andrew, no surprise you froze up...it's -45C with the wind according to MyWinnipeg.com this morning.

Maybe you vapor locked. A tarp and a little heater in the engine bay should work.




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[Andrew Pratt]

Gord you're a moderator so you should be able to edit any thread you want to add Simg tags as you see fit.




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[Andrew Pratt]

Free flip for anyone that wants it?




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[Lex]

Actually that pic is pretty cool. It's dark enough that the motion isn't over the top really. Try it, if it's annoying, you'll find out. :)

When Trevor's off work, I think he tends to forget many of us "aren't". Trev, please do try to remember that in the future with lady graphics.

Myself, I stayed home today. It's pouring rain here today, and I decided it would be to my benefit to stay out of it. I've still got the crud, and I don't want to be set back.

Got UPS coming to my house for a pickup today. Costs me 5 bucks extra, but well worth that to not have to get out for it with a package that weighs 32 pounds and is 24 X 21 X 15. :)

Lex

[Gordon Moore]

Oh




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[Gordon Moore]

Ah yes 2004 is starting out as the year of bad judgement:

http://www.foxnews.com/images/112109/5_21_300_crochunter1.jpg

WTF?????

http://cache.eonline.com/News/Photos/s/spears.022103.jpg

Britney Spears shatters that landspeed record for being married and annulled in the same weekend. Alcohol was apparently involved, what a loser :roll: You do what you can when you can't really sing I guess.



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[Sonnie Parker]

Good Morning Everyone! (for a few more minutes here)


Cool gator flip Gord.


Nice equipment rack Trev.


We have been on the busy side for first of the year... it's suppose be be slower but what can we say? It's business.


Any of you computer guys know how to change how a picture from the web is saved? When I right click and choose "Save Picture As" it will only allow me to save it as a bitmap (.bmp) image and does not give me the choice of .jpg or .gif.


Okay... Good Afternoon Everyone!




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[Trevor Schell]

Sorry about the lady pics guys.
I thought the sim tags were for only if the girls had no close on. :P

Lex,,I was just kidding on the Matrix Avatar.
I thought it was cool and just wanted to post it.
I think it would drive me crazy as an Avatar.

So Gord, Andrew,,
Is Winnipeg trying for another NHL team?
How big is the rink going to be once built?

Canada up 2-1 in the early stages of the second period.:banana:




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[Gordon Moore]

Cool gator flip Gord.


Yeah,Except... that ain't a doll under Steve Irwins arm. 8O




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[Trevor Schell]

Was he feeding his baby to the crocadile?
What was that all about.

Sounds like Britney is learning the hard way.
Maybe the guy was hoping it was for real.

The world idol was an amazing singer, even though he looked like a Hobbit from the underworld..




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[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Happy New Year! :sn :sn :sn

First full week of 2004! WhooHoo let's make it special indeed!

Let's see...the first TTP baby of 2004 will be a Dotur, the first big TTP purchase will probably come from Lex...he's on a roll! ;) What other first of 2004 are out there fellas?

For me...I'm working on starting my own company...so that would be a first for me! :D More to follow... ;)

Busy week ahead, so here's to great things coming for everyone!!!

E




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[Gordon Moore]

Sounds like Britney is learning the hard way.

Sounds like Britney will be the '04 poster girl for the "drink responsibly" campaign.



Was he feeding his baby to the crocadile?

Whatever gets your picture in the paper I suppose. You can't pick your parents. Granted I make stupid calls and fortunately it hasn't wound up in the paper yet....but feeding a crocodile while holding your infant....when did that seem like a good idea???????

Mind you I've been at the ballpark and I've seen parents hold their kids while the kid stands on the edge of a railing (on the top rail). It was interesting to see the backlash on the MJ thing, but I've seen parents do stuff like that all the time...the difference? The public doesn't hold you (Joe Average) accountable (unless an accident happens). Heck I remember stories of my parents taking us to the lake as infants and we were in their arms...not baby seats.

That said....holding your baby in one hand and feeding a crocodile with the other is WAY over the top. Even by the look on the crocodile hunters face you can see he isn't 100% in control of the situation, he just thinks he is.

[Trevor Schell]

Yes, Gord, That's pretty weird stuff.

Well, Congrats to the team USA as they have won the Gold medal
this year.
They were the favorites coming into the tournament so it was only fitting.
It was unfortunate though, that the Canadian goalie put the puck into his own net for the winning USA goal. Not a great way to lose a tournament in the last few minutes of the deciding game.

Canada will be the favorites for next year with potentially 15 returning players to the team for 2005.
By that time the new Vettes will be out too!! :alol:




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[Lex]

The Croc Hunter got reemed out pretty good by the authorities in Australia for that little stunt with his baby. He's assured them it will never happen again. We all new he was playing with 1 card less than a full deck to tease Crocs like he does. Looks like by this he's now 2 or 3 cards short of a full deck.

Trevor, bad news for you, AVDeals is closed until Jan 12. CES I guess.

Lex

[Andrew Pratt]

So Gord, Andrew,,
Is Winnipeg trying for another NHL team?
How big is the rink going to be once built?

Nope it'll never happen. the new rink is for the Moose and is a part of the mayor's plan to revitalize downtown (regardless of the cost). It should be a very nice rink when its done though...just have to figure out where everyone's going to park :roll:

As for Team Canada's Jr's once again we find a way to blow a lead in the gold medal game :evil: We had our chances but that US goalie sure played amazing to to give credit where credits due the US didn't give up going into the 3rd two goals down. Still I think we had the better team out there but sometimes that just isn't enough to get the job done and regardless of the outcome there were some bonafide stars on both teams that made it a fun game to watch.




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[Trevor Schell]

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Please read!!!

Avdeals / Plasma.com will be closed from DEC 24 until Monday JAN 12th

Any orders placed prior to 12 eastern Dec 24 will be processed and shipped as usual . Please note there will be some delays due to holiday closures of couriers etc.

Any orders after 12 eastern Dec 24 will not be processed until JAN 12th

RMA ( Product returns) and Replacements

Any products that need to be returned under our 30 day policy will be processed on Jan 12th If your 30 days expires during the period of closure we will still honor the RMA request once our staff returns to work.

If your 30 day expires during the period of closure you must REQUEST the RMA prior to Midnight JAN 11th Eastern time Please request a RMA by sending Email to RMA@Avdeals.com Please be sure to include Order number, Name , product name and description of problem.

If you received a Damaged or Faulty product please request a RMA. The 30 day return policy will be extended to take our closure into account.


It's funny you mentioned that Lex..
I was just trying to phone and get the message to phone back during business hours which are between 11am -7pm..So I am thinking what's up with that..
I decide to go to the webpage to have a look and sure enough there is a message to indicate this as I had posted above.
Anyways,,You would think they would have updated the phone answering machine to inform customers of there holiday closure.

I am going to rip them a new one , when I call them on the 12th of January. :M

The bad news is, I was going to take holiday's next week, in hopes of setting up the FPTV. Now I have no idea of the status of my Screen.
It was ordered Dec 21/03.,but i am sure they probably have to order it in them selfs from there distributer. Maybe it even had to be manufactured, who knows. Won't know until next week I guess. :?

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[Eduardo]

Hey guys. I was going to write a bunch of cools stuff buy my manager came in and took all my excitement away with few simple words - "Salary and Commision will not change" This will be 3+ years since I had a raise. :evil:

E - What's the business? Best of luck in what ever ventures you take.

Gordon - the croc guy is a jackass - he was on the TV trying to justify his action. "I'm was in complete control of the situation" I'm sure thats what Roy thought too before his tiger attacked. :crazy:

Sonnie - you have to first save the JPG. Then from a photo editor open the JPG and do a save as to BMP.

Trev - you switched up Goerge pics too.

Maybe the guy was hoping it was for real.
The guy was her long time high school friend. Both were drunk. Dumb asses.

It was unfortunate though, that the Canadian goalie put the puck into his own net for the winning USA goal.
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[Andrew Pratt]

The guy was her long time high school friend. Both were drunk. Dumb asses.

Dumb Ass? I'd say more like lucky SOB :lovestory: She's setting quite the example for todays teens isn't she. First she's basically dressing and acting like slut, then you hear she gets drunk quite often to the point of throwing up in bathrooms and now she makes a mockery of weddings...I can't wait to see what she does next (hopefully its playboy:yesnod:)




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[efarstad]

EJ & Everyone...ok, I'll share. As we all do, I love all things audio/video and since I built my theater and subsequent website documenting the process...I've been flooded with literally hundreds of e-mails asking questions, how-to, what to buy, where to go, help me design this, that...you name it. For the past year or so, I've helped many for free....

Eva Design & Consulting, www.eva-design.com (not functional yet), is my attempt to break into this crazy market for those that desire assistance with theater/room design, construction, consulting for equipment purchases, and a whole list of other services. EVA was my mom's name and also stands for Erik's Audio Video....so it's Erik's Audio Video Design & Consulting.

I'm looking to stay local, Washington, but hey if folks over the Internet want help, as I've seen over the last year....ya never know where it might go. I'm not claiming to be a "professional" like those other HT designers out there, but an outfit that can help the DIY guy get started, but will also be ready for full blown jobs where I'd act as the general contractor, etc. In short, I'm cheaper than the professionals...but over time I plan on taking the accoustic classes and all the other garb if this thing gets real serious....right now it's a fun side job! And yes, Catcables, Lex willing, will be my cable of choice!

When I have the business plan and website up and running I'll be sure to share it with you guys! :D

I'm working on my first bid for a 5-10K theater right now...so we'll see how it goes! 8)

Plus...there could be some more exciting news in the future for Eva Design & Consulting that could help launch this pet project of mine...but until that happens, I'll keep you guys guessing! :twisted:

E




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[Sonnie Parker]

I just realized he had a baby in his arms. I had to look twice as I missed it at first glance. WOW! 8O I can hardly believe he pulled an MJ stunt like that. Shame on him!


Eduardo... I got it fixed... thanks though. I actually only had to delete my TIF's and that cleared it up to save as the format it is.


Congrats E! This is kinda what I'm doing with First Troy AV. I've got the 2 local jobs going right now. One kinda small but the other is a fairly nice system. I haven't done any Internet yet... don't even have a web page designed. Heck, I haven't sold anything on the net yet anyway (okay... not that I've made any profit on). Helping for free is what it's been for me. I put up the BFD page and have probably gotten over 1000 e-mails for info on the BFD.




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[Andrew Pratt]

Cool news E! I'd love to do the same if there was enough business around here to warrent it. If you ever need a consultant to do something let me know I'll work cheap :)




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[efarstad]

Thanks Sonnie...I'm looking to stay local as well...but in this Internet world, a website is a nice marketing tool...and like I said, who knows, maybe folks in other areas will want to pay a small consulting fee for stuff...most folks on HT forums wouldn't, they're more like DIY folks who do their own research but there are MANY out there who don't and would rather hire someone...walk into any BestBuy or local store and you'll know what I'm talking about...and it kills me what the sales people tell them sometimes! :roll:

Andrew: Heck, who knows, it could be a pipe dream...but most dreams start out skeptical anyway....but with HT coming on so strong since the introduction of the DVD...it's become VERY common in most homes. Plus comparing what I'd charge vs. those HT folks...saving money talks! Ganted they may have the fancy "titles' but I think saving money would talk louder than those...plus I've seen home theaters in Street of Dream homes and want to PUKE!!!! 10's of thousands spent and IMHO they're horrid...looking and sounding!!!

I'm just a guy with a passion, a bit of knowledge (and looking to grow more in that category every day), and a desire to help folks out...while making a few $$$ here and there on the side.

But Andrew...if somone contacted me from your neck of the woods...you got it! ;)

E




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[Trevor Schell]

Hey E! Could you come over and hook up my SVS's,,
They came undone! .. :P jk
Congrats on your new Venture! That is awesome!! :banana:

Guys,,I would marry Britney..:yesnod:
However, whe doesn't need a husband, she needs a father
to give her guidence. :x




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[efarstad]

Erik :smackbutt: Trevor...any questions? :P :twisted:

Seriously though...thanks.

If anything, it's a fun way to bring in some spending money...perhaps like Andrew's Pronto biz! Am I right Andrew...that basically your Pronto work helps fund your HT hobby?

E




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[Pat]

'sup boys

Andrew and Gord...you guys need to keep that cold air up north...it's getting cold down here ;)

Eduardo, sorry to hear about your wage freeze...at least you have a new toy on the way :T

Erik, cool idea...hope it turns into your pot 'o gold :D

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[Trevor Schell]

Hi Pat!! :later:




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Eduardo!
I am now at 5% on PofP
Found the Dagger!
Took a while to get used to the jumping.
Easy though once you figure it out.
The girls just love watching me play.
They give me direction and coaching.. :LOL:




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Andrew...that basically your Pronto work helps fund your HT hobby?

Exactly...well it has up until this point as my HT desires were strong. Now that i'm getting some pretty nice gear in there I hope to start diverting some of the funds into other areas....like a new shed and holidays etc. Of course I need that new Denon 2900 universal transport and I'm sure Rotels coming out with something I'll need as well :twisted:




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[Lex]

E, it's a great idea and I wish you the best luck! Who knows, someday we may here E! with the finest designers around.

Lex

[Trevor Schell]

someday we may here E!

What you talking aboot?
:rofl:




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[efarstad]

Andrew..that's my fear...whatever I would earn would go towards other HT/gear stuff! :oops: :P

Thanks guys...I just hope to have fun..actually pull off a few jobs and maybe share the joys of HT and life with other folks...that's why I'm here at TTP...to do just the same! So thanks for being such a support, especially for a guy like me!

Heck...here's the funny thing, the proposal I'm putting together right now for this guy will be even nicer than my theater! I look at mine now and think it's rather plain, at least compared to the ideas I've come up with recently. Especially design wise, in the detail work, layout, etc. But then again, I didn't have a 10K budget like this guy has...so it's all relative I guess. I just hope he likes what I propose!

Hey Lex...since you like to play around with Graphic Ideas for Logo's...wann work me one? ;)

E




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[Lex]

Trev, I was talking about Erik mentioned among the finest designers. You know, E! :)

Erik, so your saying you want to talk to Matrix Graphics Inc President, right? As luck would have it, that would be me. We are a fee based service that specialize in graphical logo designs. Our rates are whatever the market will bear. So, how much is it worth to ya? ;)

But seriously, the first thing you need to do is think about colors. What colors you want to work with. Next, you need to decide if some sort of progressive text is enough, or if you want some sort of icon, or other graphic bit in the mix. The first thing I would remind you is that your name really doesn't say what you do specifically, so you need to work home theater design specialists, or something into the mix close by.

Mats is as good or better than me with this stuff, maybe he could offer suggestions as well if you get some basic direction established. Pat has an artistic mind. Patrick Sun is artistic, if you could get him involved as well.

Just offering initial suggestions. While a professional service could do much more for you than I could, it is true I can come up with something, as time allows.

I can do text lettering, work "props" into the mix, if you locate them, that sort of thing. Maybe a triangle square, speaker, projector hammer or such into the graphic. Just raw ideas. Now you need to think, brainstorm, that sort of thing! :)

Lex

[efarstad]

Thanks Lex...I'm actually thinking of EVA Home Theater Design & Consulting...and droping the spelling out of EVA altogether...still tossing around a lot of ideas, etc....thanks buddy!

E




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[efarstad]

Actually...since I've been playing around with "temporary" website designs...the more I think my "idea" to name it after my mother, albeit how much it means to me, is not a good idea....leaning towards something more appropriate and 'telling' as you sad Lex! :D

E




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[efarstad]

How does Custom Home Theater Design sound?

E




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[Chris D]

Hi, Pat! http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/a/wavey.gif

Wow, E, sounds cool. I told all you guys a while ago, that we should all quit our jobs and just form one big theater design, construction, and consulting business. With all our experiences and knowledge, we'd be unstoppable. And heck, I could fly all us around to our various jobs.

E, I'll send you a PM when I get a minute too.

Cool stuff reading about the Jr. hockey championships. Disappointing that the winning goal had to happen like that, though. Wish I could have watched it.

BIG snowstorm supposed to hit Tacoma tonight. We'll see!

Trev, just so you know, that possible new avatar of yours took a LONG time to download on my dial-up connection. I don't think anyone needs to cater to us dial-up cretins just because we don't have access to high-speed, but it might be something worth keeping in mind.




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[Chris D]

Setting someone up for the flip http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/f/jump.gif




CHRIS
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[Chris D]

Anyone want it? http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/f/2jump.gif




CHRIS
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[Chris D]

Anyone? http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/9971/hurra.gif




CHRIS
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[Chris D]

No? http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/9971/deepsleep.gif




CHRIS
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[Pat]

Chris,
Thanks for the free flip :)
http://pat.home.mchsi.com/images/911turbo.jpg

Using an old photo that I took at a car show last year.




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[Gordon Moore]

E's not working for "the man" anymore. Very cool! I hope it works out for you. IF you are working out of your home, get in touch with a tax consultant so that you can start writing things off, like your your work area, gas, lunches...etc...


Interesting exhaust tips on on that 911.

Well I still work for "the man" so it's off to work I go :)




"A RONSTER!"

[Eduardo]

OSIT - I had a lousy night of sleep and can barely keep awake at my desk.




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[Andrew Pratt]

I'm good at critizing other peoples designs too :)

Morning guys...wake up Eduardo :LOL:




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[Eduardo]

Thank you Andrew, I needed that. :tired:




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[George Bellefontaine]

Morning guys.

E, that is great news. I wish you and your company much success. After I retired from the publishing business I thought about setting up a HT consulting service but requests from small publishing companies for my services take enough of my time as it is. Gord offered good advice. I don't know what the tax laws are in WA, but I suggest you get some advice from an accountant. The money you save in taxes will be worth the accountant's fee.

Now as for Steve Irwin, the croc hunter, well somebody should tell him he isn't Tarzan, and even if he was, Tarzan wouldn't put BOY in jeopardy.

As for Britney, well she just needs a good spanking, and I'm the guy who can do it. :twisted:




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[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Good Morning! :sn :sn :sn

Thanks on the tax advice guys...yes WA does allow for a variety of write-offs, etc...and since I'll be doing this out of my home, I'll take full advantage of them all...and I do have an accountant as well.

I'll still be "workin' for the man' since this will be a part time/side gig...but one can dream! :D

Andrew said
I'm good at critizing other peoples designs too

LOL...I know...I tell all my friends that I've turned into a HT Snob...heck I even criticize my own theater/design and wish I could change little things here or there...but that's why I'm starting this little biz...so in a way, I can do it all over again, and again, and again! :P

It's dumping snow by the truck loads right now....not sure I'll be having my interview today...have a call into the place right now to even see if they're there or not!

Well off to go make some coffee...have a great day fellas.

E




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[Lex]

Yes, I did forget that Andrew, and even Gord can be pita's when it comes to critiques and opinions. But then they can offer some good ideas as well as well as some of the others here.

I wasn't really trying to get you to change your name E, I was just trying to make a point that your name does not say what you are about. Even though, that is sort of a basic marketing rule, it's not a deal breaker.

For example, you can get the business license as that name, then list a DBA Erik's Home Theater Design Extravaganza, or whatever. :) Then you could even have 2 web sites, one under each name. :) Just food for thought.

Lex

[Lex]

George, LOL on Brittany. I do think your the man for the job though. :T

Chris, is it baby yet?

Pat, I remember the Porsche pic, nice car and pic.

lex

[Bent]

Erik, Best of luck on the new home based venture,
I would very much love to do the same thing, I install/move satellite dishes for friends and neighbors, and seem to be the go-to guy in this neck of the woods for HT info and advice.
I have really enjoyed my home automation work as well, and would like to integrate that into somewhat of a business, but due to legal reasons, I am not allowed to use my electrician's liscence for residential work (but there are legal ways around this little snag...). Everyone who see's me press a button on my remote control and have the various lights all respond in sequence to a preferred lighting scene are all taken quite aback.

Best of luck.

[Gordon Moore]

Yes, I did forget that Andrew, and even Gord can be pita's when it comes to critiques and opinions

:)




"A RONSTER!"

[Paul Wu]

Hey Happy New Year to the TTP Gang!

Yeah, I'm a few days late, but I'm here. :)

We are having some snow and it's supposed to be pretty bad for us here in Vancouver. Now in the best of weather, our fair city has it's share of bad drivers, and then some, but with snow, you are seriously taking your own life in your hands.

I'm not one to complain about snow, as I like the stuff, and happen to know how to dress for cold weather. I can hear people snickering out in the 'Peg and Toon town. :) I know we don't know cold, and I'd like to keep it that way.

I'm going to have some fun watching the news tonight and seeing some bonehead in an SUV in the side of the road. Never fails.

Erik: Congrats on staring the new biz! I know you'll do well. Say hi to the family from me and Sarah. Good luck on the job interview and safe driving. I've seen the weather for you guys and it's not looking pretty.

Chris: What's the word on the baby watch?

George: Hope you're enjoying your movies. Get some excercise with that spanking hand.

Trev: Too bad about the screen that really sucks. Love the pics on your entertainment unit.

Bing; Brother, funny email. :) Keep the faith, whatever that means.

Gordon: Hi, I miss the old avatar. Nice pics of you and Pr@ at New Years.

Pr@: That's a lot of snow to shovel. I like your avatar, she's a cutie.

Pat: Ahh I like that but shot! That reminds me, I have to plan a day trip with my cousin's 911 in the spring.

Eduardo: Hey, congrats on the Hitachi! Looking forward to reading the diary.

Sonnie: I'm embarassed to say that I haven't even setup my BFD yet. :(

Lex: You da man! Wow you really did a lot of upgrading last year, and you're off to a great start this year.

Everybody: Hi to those that I missed. I noticed a couple of new names, please do stick around, this is a great crowd and a wonderful place to post.

So what's up with me? Well I finally got my car fixed, it was a couple of faulty sensors, the MAF and coolant temp sensors. Taken care of with the warranty. I've been a bit down on power, but it was not significant and my gas mileage was still the same. But I had promissed myself that I'd get it done before the start of the new year. Check, completed Dec 30. I like to drag things out. :)

I've put together a small HT for the bedroom. I'll do a full review in the proper forum. So keep an eye out for it. I got a 20" flat screen from Costco and a HTIB setup. I've been looking at them for a couple of weeks, and had resigned myself on getting one with a passive sub, speakers and built in amp and DVD player. Well I walked into a local big furniture chain, The Brick, and saw an all in one system with a powered sub and the speaker construction was pretty hefty. So far I'm very happy with my purchase. One unknown feature was that it is a region selectable DVD player, I don't have any DVDs from other regions, yet, but I'm just itching to try it. Oh, eventhough it's got a decent sub, with adjustable levels, I've already swapped that out and am using my Energy xl-8 sub. :)

[efarstad]

Lex: No worries buddy! The name change was MY idea....you just confirmed what I was thinking. The "official" name will be:

Custom Home Theater Design

I've bought www.customhtdesign.com which will be my dedicated site but also got www.customhtdesigns.com that will link directly there and may look at registering more...

It's underway fellas...when I have my "very brief" site up and running I'll share it with you all.

No interview today due to snow...rescheduled for Thursday at 2pm.

Hi Paul...I'll pass along the well wishes...come visit soon!

Off to go work a bit....bye!

E




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[Lex]

Paul, nice post, thanks a lot. Good to see you come through, please do more often. Bing, I believe is mad at me over the avatar stuff. Come on Bing, group hug. Whoa, that's enough, I'm not that kind of guy. :LOL:

E, now your thinking, and acting I might add. I think it's a great domain name, and frankly I am surprised it was still open. It says exactly what your about, and even describes your service as very versatile. Excellent.

Lex

[efarstad]

Hey Paul...what Lex said, come around more often buddy!

Thanks Lex...I was SOOOOO surprised when that name was available too...I jumped on both of them RIGHT away..was up til 1am doing all that stuff...right now I'm working on a quick "introduction" page for the new website.

Oh, yea...gotta do "workin' for the man" work too! ;)

E




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[Paul Wu]

Whew. Finally got my review up. So go check it out and let me know what you think of my bedroom system.

Erik: There's a lot of people locally, so I'm sure we will be visiting this year. I just have to plan it.

I forgot to mentiong that I also played a bit of Prince of Persia over at a friends. This is a really cool game. I may have to pick it up.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Chris D]

Nope, still no baby. It's to the point where I just can't be stressed out anymore, so I might as well just go with the flow.

To paraphrase an old 80's movie (was it Breakfast Club?) Sometimes you just gotta say, "Screw it".

I still love the 911 Turbo, Paul. A true dual exhaust, and nice styling at the tips, too. If I could afford one, that might be my car of choice. I don't know, as I may never be at the point where that is really a feasible option.




CHRIS
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[efarstad]

Hi Chris! Look outside...I bet it's WHITE! 8O

E




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[Chris D]

Oh, and good luck with your interview, E! We'll be praying for you.

Erik, I think you should name the company Erik's Audio, Theaters, Movies, Etc. That way your website could be http://www.eatme.com

Going to work on the theater today with the massive snowstorm and day at home.




CHRIS
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[efarstad]

8O 8O 8O 8O 8O

Chris: Something tells me that just "might" bring the wrong kind of traffic too the site! LOL...that was quick on your feet though! ;)

Thanks for your prayers and have fun on the theater today!

E




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[Bent]

Hey Chris,
are ya feeling better yet?

[Lex]

Chris, I laughed out loud. really. :) :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

I still owe you an email too. I better get busy on that soon. They are just so involved, lol.

Bent, I am starting to feel human again now. I may even work tomorrow. so far, I haven't this week. Thanks for asking. :LOL: Chris, you on the mend now too?

Lex

[Bent]

oops, Sorry Lex, Cris, Erik.

It seems I can't keep it straight who's sick, who has hykas phalookus, and who has Dutch Elm Disease these days ... :D

I hope everyone is healthy and feeling good!

Chris, the movie was Risky Business, wasn't it?

L8er.

[Pat]

...who has hykas phalookus...


:rofl: That really did make me laugh out loud :alol:

Glad everyone enjoyed the "old" pic.




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[Doug]

signature test





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[Lex]

wrong profile, that's older than dinasaur stuff.

I changed my email for Lex and the system screwed up my password. MATS? I logged back in as Doug to fix my PW back. Others are not so fortunate as me to have admin and dual accounts setup as admin.

lex




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[Chris D]

Thanks, guys, I am feeling mostly better. Some lingering junk in my nose, which trickles down into my throat at night. Blech... http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/n/pukeface.gif But I'm mostly okay. Good to hear others are getting better too.

Ben, I think you're right... when Tom Cruise gets denied entrance to Columbia or wherever he is that he wants to go, I think that's his line, with the obvious word changed.

Sometimes, you gotta just say, "F@#$@# It"




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[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys!!

Poor Trevor stayed home today in bed.
I just actually crawled out and don't look to good.

Chris,,I clicked on your link and got lots of dirty stuff.
Forgot I had not turned on my pop-up blocker. :E

Congrats again to E!!

Paul ,,good to see you.




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[Trevor Schell]

George wants to spank Britney!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Go for it big guy!!




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Sometimes you just gotta say, "Screw it".

Well given your tired of waiting for the big arrival that's being known to work ;)




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[efarstad]

Hi gang! Night time now..and the roads are TERRIBLE! Cars crashing into each other all over the state...guess who's glad he didn't go to work today....might not even make it in tomorrow!

Who wants the flip? It's coming soon...

E




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[Andrew Pratt]

I'll help push it along then...the flip run that is:)




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[Trevor Schell]

Just watched the building of Fords new Cobra Shelby!
Cool stuff.
It's supposed to be unveiled at the Auto show happening
right now in Detroit..




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[Trevor Schell]

Who lives close to Detroit?

Kevin , I think.




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[Trevor Schell]

Setting up a Flip for somebody!




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[Lex]

What's it look like? The Cobra Shelby?

well, I backed into this flip, wasn't really trying.

Rack I am thinking about in a few months maybe:

Billy Bags:

http://www.billybags.com/images/pro3468comp2.jpg

#PRO-4068 COMPONENT CENTER
40” W x 21” D x 68” H

Shown with 27” TV Set & 4” Locking Casters
List: $1,450

I'd probably add a couple of more shelves. Still need to find out more details on it.

lex

[Trevor Schell]

Maybe me!!




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[Trevor Schell]

Nope!




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[Trevor Schell]

Lex,,Go here to see the new Cobra..
It's listed under a prototype, however this car is drivable
in every aspect. Ford plans to produce it along with the Ford GT.

http://autoshow.edmunds.com/news/autoshow/articles/100916/page055.html?tid=edmunds.e.autoshow..leftnav.56.*

Note if the video or pictures don't show up , you will have to download the flash player,like I had to.




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[Trevor Schell]

Nice Rack Lex..
Not the kind of Rack I was expecting from you, but nice none the less.




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[Chris D]

'night, all. Got some good work done today. It's amazing how "little" jobs around the theater really add up in time, just running one wire here, making your own video cable there, installing this little piece or that.

Trev, I can't believe that you actually clicked on eatme.com ... that's too funny! I won't even ask what was on that website.




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[Pat]

Trev,
I watched that show too...very cool

I liked the part at the end where they showed 81 year old Carroll Shelby is doing doughnuts in the original 1962 cobra and then a 1 of a kind 2004 prototype 8)




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[Gordon Moore]

Man I don't like that Shelby prototype at all. Rather ugly exterior and a very sterile interior. It looks like they ripped off a stainless steel kitchen tray and used it for the dash and trim. Would it have killed them to add some curves?

Speaking of curves...The Saturn Curve looked interesting.

The Pontiac Solstice caught my eye as well.
The Dodge Magnum....waddya know...the wagon is back...and it looks mean 8)

That Aston Martin Volante is sweet. That would be a fun, stlyish car for at least 1/2 the year up here.

[Andrew Pratt]

Here's a site with pics of most of the new cars...

http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars_trucks/2004/1/04_detroit_preview/

The Saturn Curve is a nice looking car..and that's saying something considering I usually don't like Saturn styling

The new dodge sling shot looks like a mazda RX8 to mee though (not that that's a bad thing)




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[Gordon Moore]

The funniest pic has to be the models writhing all over Chryslers fold-downable seats:

http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars_trucks/2004/1/04_detroit_live_2/images/lg_seats_and_chicks.jpg




"A RONSTER!"

[Lex]

Sometimes I hate all these flash players, this player that player. Just show me the freekin picture for cripes sake! He wants to reboot me just to see the picture. Nope, I've got to many windows open to reboot.

thanks anyway Trev.

What were you expecting from me in a rack? That's one of the nicest racks around. Or you speaking on the dirty side here?

Lex

[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Good Morning! :sn :sn :sn

Made it to work today...snow turned to slush, thank heavens. Still see some crazies who think it's better so break through snow/ice/slush then just keep a constant speed...and yes, those are the one's you see slaming into the barriers or other cars! :roll:

Perhaps by tonight...my new website www.customhtdesigns.com and the beginning of my business venture will begin. My new email already works though, info@customhtdesign.com so that's cool! :T

When I get the "introduction" website up and running I'll be asking for your opinions on the layout, colors, etc...

Then next step I'm working on is trying to create some "partnerships" to expand the services/offerings of the company...very fun indeed! :D

Those are some nice cars on that page Andrew! 8)

Gord...wow...that picture...uh, sells cars, seats, lap dances? What? 8O

Hey Lex!

Chris, when are you going to start mudding that theater of yours? Or is it riser/stage time first?

Time to go work for the man...have a great day everyone!

E




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[Andrew Pratt]

Hey guys fighting with some web code that works well just not consistently. The problem is the javascript files that aren't being downloaded properly each time and I have no idea why not...other then maybe the size since one is pretty big (for a js file anyway)

Nice seats Gord...you rethinking that Venture purchase now that you've seen what Dodge's seats make women do? :LOL:




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[Bent]

Gord, thinking Venture?

Have the dealer start one up in the lot that wasn't plugged in, check out how the heater works during your test drive...

you might want that Dodge after all.

I have a Olds Sillhouette, (3.4 litre), it has two heaters and they both suck!
(and I'm on my second thermostat...)

Good on gas though. and comfy.

[Chris D]

Hey, dudes. I don't know about that new Shelby Cobra. The original was beautiful, with the sexy bulbous curves and cigar-tubed body. This one looks awkward to me. Now the new Chrysler ME Four-Twelve prototype, that's some amazing stuff.
850 Hp and 850 ft/lb torque
QUAD turbos
7 speed transmission
2.9 sec 0-60 time
10.6 sec 1/4 mile time
top speed 248 mph
20 inch wheels
1 hp/3.4lb thrust to weight ratio

Amazing stats for a heavily modified car, much less a stock supercar.

E, doesn't your wife do graphical design? She could design a good logo for you.




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[Chris D]

Some interesting pics were just send to me. This rock in Rural Iowa apparently got painted suddenly...

http://www.ticz.com/homes/users/bob/On-A-Rock/Photo-1.jpg

http://www.ticz.com/homes/users/bob/On-A-Rock/Photo-4.jpg

Some more pics at the website:
http://www.ticz.com/homes/users/bob/On-A-Rock/On-A-Rock.htm




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[Lex]

I admit to salivating over that Dodge. 8O Wow, talk about a super car. :) That's some ride.

I thought the Shelby looked pretty good. It could grow on you, if you want a 2 seat rocket. I mean the original was never what you'd call a beautiful car. It's about raw torque and power. I think this is a car that would look better in a better color, and in person.

Lex

[Andrew Pratt]

Yeah I grew up with fords and currently own one but I'm not fond of the new shelby's looks either :cry:

Ben Gord already owns the venture...seems like a nice van too. My parents have the montana and they like it too.

I think when we look for a new car it'll likely end up being some sort of cross over type car/truck or a station wagonish like thing. But we're likely looking at a lease return and will need a new one in the not so distant future so that means I'm likely going to be looking at something that's already out in the market place. So the suburu's look nice but will likely still be too much coin unless I want to go older then I'd like. There's the small SUV's like the Rav4 and CRV etc but again could be a little much. Ford excape/Mazda tribute is nice too but see above:) So that leaves me with a station wagon of some sort...yippee can't wait:) Oh well we'll see what's out there and with a little luck I'll get my standard back. :driving:




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[efarstad]

Chris....yea, Nicole does do graphic work...I was just messin' with Lex about the logo stuff! :P

E




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[Trevor Schell]

Hey Guys!!

I had my doubt's on the Cobra as well.
Seeing in action on the program Rides was another story.
It was/is a pretty hot when you see it driving around the track.

I like the Dodge Magnum, however the version they show here is not as nice as the original that was shown last year. The tires and rims are skinnier. Maybe the Hemi version will have more agressive rubber.
The Magnum replaces the Intrepid BTW...

Lex,,Your always welcome!! :P

Chris,,The Chrysler ME12-4 or whatever is definately hotter than Hot!!
That car has Chris written all over it..Blows away the Ford GT-40 that it is to compare to.

Gord,,The new Mustang GT has you written all over it.

Andrew,, that Saturn has YOU written all over it! Nice Car!

Pat,,The Ford Cobra has you written all over it.

E!,,the Pontiac Solstice has you written all over it

LEX,,The Toyota Prius has you written all over it....
:rofl: :rofl:

http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars_trucks/2004/1/car_truck_of_the_year/images/tb_toyota_prius_sm.jpg
Toyota Prius ..Car of the Year!!




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[Trevor Schell]

OK!!
While I have Lex on my mind, I have to ask the question..
Anybody play the new video game staring Lex?

:rofl:

You just have to figure it out!!

Eduardo,,Keep Quiet. ;)




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[Gordon Moore]

Have the dealer start one up in the lot that wasn't plugged in, check out how the heater works during your test drive...


No complaints on the Venture. It starts in the coldest of cold and the heater is just fine...it's rather boring looking and uninspired but it's reliable and gets the fam damily from A to B safely...that's all I was looking for :)

There are worse things to drive.

Prius is car of the year????? Must be for something other than looks. Man and I thought the Aztek was butt ugly.

[Lex]

I ain't drivin' no penis Trevor. Sorry. That's yo' ride, :LOL:

Lex

[Trevor Schell]

Prius is car of the year????? Must be for something other than looks. Man and I thought the Aztek was butt ugly.



:nono:
Gord, not a nice thing to say about Lex's dream car.
You may end up in the big guy's dog house for that comment! :E




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I ain't drivin' no penis

So Lex, Is that why you like to RUB the fenders on your new cars!!

:rofl:




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[Trevor Schell]

Now that we are on the topic of Penis!
I have a question about DVI cables.
I just realized the 2 HD has DVI inputs.
The Denon 5900 DVD player has DVI outputs.
So what is the advantage of using this connection
VS component?
Sorry , I just haven't been keeping up with these
new technologies. I just usually accidently buy them when they come out.
That's all!

Now back to Lex!!
What's UP guy!! :P
Anything new in the House today!?




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Trevor when you get the 5900 you'll be able to connect it to the projector via the DVI connection...what this means is that like digital coax for the audio side of the movie the image will also be transmitted digitally to the projector to be displayed. Technically I believe DVI has a higher bandwidth potential then component and should look better then component...but as with everything should and will are often very different beasts :)

Yikes that prius is fugly...

And I highly doubt you'll see me driving a Saturn...at least not a new one...I just couldn't see paying list price on a car without haggleing...its just not right:)




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[efarstad]

Trev: DVI is a pure digital connection from the DVD Player to the projector/monitor...no analogue conversions going on like for component cables. Essentiall the dvd reads digital, is converted to analogue to go through the component cables, and then is converted back to digital to be projected on the screen.

If I missed a step someone chime in....in short though...it's supposed to be a more prestine picture with less artifacts, etc.

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[Bent]

Well Gord, if your heater works good then all the more power to ya.

I for one am almost completely satisfied with my Olds, 'cept for the piss poor heater performance. (and it's 200 bucks + change to do a thermostat 'cause the intake plenum has to be removed to get at the thermostat housing. :blah: ) The goofballs at Penner Chev and also at Brookdale Pontiac here in Steinbach (the van is still on warranty) handed me some sort of line that the t-stat is so close to the exhaust manifold that it winds up taking on conductive heat and gets fooled into thinking the engine is at the right temperature...
It's a good thing that we are gonna be able to get booze here, cause these mechanics are gonna drive me to drink. :boozer:

Oh, for the record, I have been in Transports/Ventures/Sillhouettes that have good heaters, just that there might be a quality control problem in one of either the product, or the connection between the driver's seat and the diagnostic code reader (I'm hinting that it could be likely the dumb-ass service tech.) I hope I'm not conveying the impression that I have a problem with the GM dealers here in Steinbach, (I truly do have a problem with them, but I hope I'm not conveying it, LOL).

[Andrew Pratt]

:LOL:




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Thanks guys on the DVI explanations..
next question is I bet these cables are very hard to find or really expensive.




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Just had to sneak this in before bedtime!!
Thoughts on these rims?

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/ssr/cars/03_corvette_gt3_2.jpg
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OR THESE

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Flip?

E




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Flip?

E




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[efarstad]

Flip?

E




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[efarstad]

What Washington looked like yesterday flip!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2001830815.jpg

Anyone know the name of that needle? ;)

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Erik: That's the Space Needle.

Trev: I like that, "I just happen to buy stuff with these new connections at the back."

We got a bit of snow Tuesday, but not as much as I had expected. Now it's raining and we got slush pools forming.

Now my big beef is that we haven't had a garbage pickup for like 3 weeks! Normally, that wouldn't be a problem as we live in a small apartment, but we had somebody move out and filledup half the dumpster.




Paul

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[Pat]

Trev, I like the rims on the maroon vette




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[Sonnie Parker]

Good Morning Everyone!


That flip pic sure is snowy lookin' E... maybe you should get a better antenna. :P


Good to hear from you Paul... you gotta get busy with the BFD before it starts growing mold. Congrats on the HTIB set up. Been watching 24 or Alias? Of course Alias hasn't been on for a couple of weeks but 24 started back this week. I don't get as excited about them as I used to but I still like them both. I picked up another new show I really like, Line of Fire. And I can't wait until the new season of The Shield starts up in March. I don't know why I like such shows as those last two but I do... it's the :twisted: in me I guess.


Chris... are we going to celebrate a birthday anytime soon?



Welp... went to our ole trusted carpet outlet yesterday and they just happened to have 23 feet of our carpet that we have in our home left in their warehouse. Couldn't believe it! Anyway... got it and some 8lb padding and my carpet guy came over yesterday afternoon and it's all installed. So... the baseboard trim and a little touch up from the carpet scuffs and it's time to move the equipment in.

YA-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!




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[Eduardo]

Can't believe its Thursday. I've been busy but feel I haven't accomplished didley.

Sonnie - :dance: alright. Your almost done. :T Funny static comment :rofl:

Trev - I promise not to say a word. ;)

E - I wish we could get some of that snow. Stay warm.

Dang I started this message almost 2 hrs ago and still haven't finished. :roll: I'm going to a customer's site this afternoon and not looking forward to the drive.

Have a great day everyone.




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[George Bellefontaine]

Hi, Guys.
No snow here but cold as... well it's C O L D .

Trevor: Are DVI cables expensive ? Yep.

Wonder if Chris is off to the hospital with his wifey ?




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[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Happy Thursday! :sn :sn :sn

Today at 2pm PST is my interview! :banana: I'm lookinig forward to hearing more about this potential job...especially since my work is getting VERY close to ending here at my current job! :?

Cool beans on the carpet Sonnie....can't wait to see it all completed...you've really rocked and rolled on that room, completing it VERY quickly! 8)

EJ: Here's hoping the drive to your customer's is an enjoyable one...bring some good tunes or just use that as a time to think about more enjoyable things...that's what I did on my 2 hour commute this morning! :T

Stay warm George and Paul...we're in slushy-ville too! ;)

Have a great day fellas...including Lex, Trev, and even Andrew! :P And of course everyone else I forgot!

E




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[Sonnie Parker]

Yeah my commute is either my quiet time or my loud time. Either I have the radio off and have a quiet time or I jam. :D Sometimes both.


Looks and feels like we are getting some of that nasty weather down here. It's really trying to sleet outside now and it's bone chillin' cold.

Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrcitis!




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[Lex]

Yeah, we been in the deep freeze for 2 days here at least. Went down to 10ish farenheit night before last, and cold enough last night. Been bitter cold here all day really. Spit a little sleet and snow on the way home from work.

Exciting day around K-town. President Bush came for a fundraiser actually right across the street from my work place. Cops everywhere. They set up a perimeter of buses all the way around the new convention center at least in the open spots to avoid a potential car bomber or such. Security was tight. I think it was a 1000.00 a plate lunchen. Probably cost the city 100 grand just to setup for it.

Lex

[Lex]

DVD player is in Chatanooga. Gonna have to hurry for tomorrow delivery. 1Z 362 X54 03 3948 561 5


PJ is on the truck for delivery. I expect UPS within 1 hour or so.
1Z 332 3X0 03 0183 321 8

New Sonus faber Amati Hommage are due in on Monday tracking number. 1I 330 wi 00 sh 00 it 09 was. Ok, I am kidding! :LOL:

Lex

[Lex]

twiddling thumbs... waiting...




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[Lex]

I'll only give you one word on the pj here, rest saved for fp section soon.

Impressive. Trevor, and Sonnie, your in for a treat. :)

lex

[Andrew Pratt]

Congrat's on the new PJ Doug. So are you keeping the screen you have now?

I like those rims Trev!

Way to go on the job interview E!

Any news chris?

Wow Sonnie you're really coming along fast!




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[efarstad]

Thanks guys...the interview went ok. Not sure if either one of us thinks I'm a fit there...have some thinking to do. Not totally sure I want to work for a large develper...might not have enough of what I'm looking for offered there. We're going to e-mail each other to continue some of our conversation so I'll keep you posted. That other job from my previous interviews a month or so ago...is still my number one choice!

E




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[Lex]

you gotta wade through the crap to get to the good stuff E. Sad but true.

Watched the Apprentice tonight. It was ok, but I wasn't overly thrilled with it. Maybe it will get better.

Thanks on the PJ Andrew. No plans to change screens at this point. I may do some masking at some point but no plans to ditch the 4:3 yet. In reality, the screen is not that much to large anyway, when playing 4:3 material on the 16:9 pj.

Lex

[Sonnie Parker]

Congrats Lex! Yeah my 2HD has been sittin' in the box behind me here for a while now.

But it won't be long! :D :D :D

That's great news Lex that you are so impressed with it. Is this straight out of the box or have you already tweaked it a little?

Looking forward to your review too Lex.

Dadnabbit... I gotta get mine mounted this weekend. :yesnod:


Yeah Andrew... I've devoted some evening time to the HT room lately. It's all finishing work and equipment set up from here on out. The small things add up though. I still have to paint the surrounds, build a console/cabinet/center speaker stand combo doo hickey, install baseboard (which I don't even have yet), frame the screen, touch up paint... and several other little things. But I love it! It's all in the fun!


E... at least this will give you another option to consider anyway, albeit not the best option. Better yet, we'll just keep praying that your #1 choice comes through.




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[Lex]

:LOL: I think we got a curious cat on our hands, oh wait, I'm the cat. ;) I'm watching a bit more here Sonnie, try to get something on paper soon.

Lex

[Andrew Pratt]

Boy I'm ready for bed...spent the day programming, then came home to feed lauren, programmed a bit on prontos, put lauren to bed, programmed more pronto's, lauren woke up....gave up and handed off to glenda..back to programming....ah i'm getting there but its time to get some shut eye....of course I think lauren's still awake and doing her best to convince us she's not really tired :roll:




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[Trevor Schell]

Hey Guys!!

Just got home and are going to go to bed.
One more day of work , then Vacation time!!

Lex,,Congrats on the 2 HD..Good to hear you think it is impressive!
:banana:

Pat, I agree on the wheels.
Andrew, whcih ones did you like better.?

Go with the Gut E!!

BTW Andrew,,What's with the Mug shot?
I don't think it is motion sensitive enough. :P




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Police Officer O'Leary is cruising around in his patrol car one night. He is on the lookout for trouble. He sees two little old ladies in the front seat of a Chevrolet convertible, parked in a used car lot.

The car lot is closed so O'Leary drives up alongside the Chevy and asks, "Are you two ladies trying to steal this car?"

"Certainly not," says one of the ladies, "we purchased the car this afternoon."

"Well," says the cop, "why don't you start it up and drive out of here?"

"We don't drive," replies the other little old lady. "And besides we are waiting. We were told that if we bought a car here we would get screwed













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This is the rim I prefer.
How about you guys!?
Erik, Lex, Sonnie, Chris, Gordon, Eduardo, Bing ......and so on.




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Trev - I promise not to say a word.


Thanks Eduardo..Don't tell Lex anything. He'll figure it out one day..

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So my cheapy raid card showed up today. $30 CDN shipped/taxes in from ebay. Crap, the shipping was more than the card. Guess I'll be raid 0'ing some drives this weekend. Hope it all works...we will see with some bench's I guess. It uses the Silicon Image chip (Sil0680) which works, supposedly, pretty well (when you can get it to work;) ).

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Tuner/Capture is next....

DVD burner will be after that...

Then a crap load of home movies to convert to DVD :evil:

I caught part of the apprentice...I like the concept. Someone should tell the Donald that his dreaded combover is a little obvious. Geez, get a rug already and be done with it, or shave it, or go to the Bosley clinic, hell I'd settle for GLH :P . With this money you'd think he'd do something better than that!


Picked up this tonight...will have to sit down and watch this weekend:

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and this

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/upcomingdvdart/0106/aliens2discdvd.jpg

The only worthwhile ones in that series. Good movies, both.

Hey I finally got some time to play with the new work pc...I'll have to run Super Pi on it and resurrect the old stats....see if I can climb a notch or two. Maybe Hyperthreading is all that they say it is???? Stay tuned.




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[efarstad]

I like them rims Trev! 8)

Well my website, at least my "introduction" page is active! :D Follow the link below and I'd love any comments you have...just shoot me an e-mail (that's new too and on my website). Still working on making all the pages active and have info as well as perhaps getting a "logo" up at some point. Thank for any feedback you fellas wanna give! :D

E




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[Mats]

Morning Everybody!
This is how it all started :)
http://www.singingman.us/Beginning.htm




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[Chris D]

E: Have no fear, my kindly Viking friend! I'm making progress continually on the theater. Already looks different than a few days ago when you were here. I think drywall finishing might be different than you're envisioning.

Well, guess what, guys? We got a call...




YIKES! While I was typing this, Jen's water literally just broke. I'm outta here!




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[Bent]

SURF'S UP!!!

Best of luck to the both of you!

(I say 7 lbs, 9-1/2 oz), anyone else?

[Sonnie Parker]

Good Morning Everyone!


Good Luck Chris! Hope all goes well!


E... the site is lookin' pretty good. I know you are just beginning but as Andrew pointed out to me on my pics... your pics have a lot of jagged edges. It happened to me when I decreased my images with my image software. I was using bilinear resizing and changed to smart resizing with PSP and it improved my images. I also noticed the visited links turn to black and they are hard to read. I really like the red/white colors (obviously a BAMA fan here).


I like those rims too Trev. Nice car! Is it yours now?




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[Lex]

hey all. slept in this morning due to snow.

Chris, all the best to you and Jen, and the new one! I think my wife was in labor for like 9 hours when Kimberly was born. I hope it don't take that long for you all. :)

Trev, nice wheels. Don't tell Lex what? Watched a little HDTV on the 2HD last night. It was fun, over in Australia with that crock guy. He was on a little boat exploration around Australia, swimming with this, doing that.

Lex

lex

[Gordon Moore]

Go Chris go...

Bent :rofl:




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[Eduardo]

Mmm my guess is that the baby will weigh 8 lbs 3 oz. Thanks E for sending the snow our way. We should get 3 inches of snow. I know that not much compared to most but that a lot for around here. Your website looks good. I'll leave the criticing to the professionals ;) . Unlike Lex, I came into work today. Congrats on getting the new PJ. That was a funny story Mats :rofl:. Well I'm getting very excited about my TV showing up on Sunday. Only problem is that I haven't been told at what time.

Cya guys later. :later:




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[Gordon Moore]

Trev, rims are such an individual thing...that'll I simply say they look nice and if you like 'em that's all that matters.

Erik, it's too early to start commenting on your site one way or the other. Maybe when you think it's closer to say 90% would it be better for people to give feedback. It's a nice start...that's all I'll say. Let's see some more pages up to get a better sense of look, feel, load times, flow etc...

Later G8rs




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[Gordon Moore]

creeping....closer




"A RONSTER!"

[Pat]

Ok...




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[Pat]

I'll run for it...




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[Pat]

Flip!
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Mine just arrived yesterday :T 8)




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[Pat]

Whoa, horsey...flip overrun 8O ;)
Got a couple of server errors




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[Pat]

A couple of the features:

40x total seamless zoom (10x optical/4x digital)
4.0-megapixel CCD
ED Glass Lens Elements for sharp, detailed images
Exclusive TruePicTM technology for smoother images
Auto-Connect USB for hassle-free downloading of files from camera to computer
QuickTime movie mode w/sound
12 shooting modes
TTL Hot Shoe
Optimum Image Enlargement mode
Four customizable My Modes let you choose and save preferred settings
Panorama (w/included xD-Picture Card)
Built-in flash
Compact, metal body

Here is a quick shot out my window
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[Sonnie Parker]

Nice photo Pat! Very nice!

My batteries don't last squat in my Kodak DX3600. I've tried Energizer and Kodak rechargeables but they are about the same.

What batteries are you guys using?




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[George Bellefontaine]

Way to go poppa Chris. Hope all goes well for you and wifey.




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[Paul Wu]

Way to go Chris!

My guess is 8lb 10oz.




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[Lex]

7 lb 6 oz for girl, 7 lb 8 oz for boy, my guesses. See, I got 2 guesses in for the price of one. :)

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[Pat]

Congrats Chris!

Sonnie, I am using the original 1700mAh Ni-MH batteries that came with the camera right now, I also have a set of Ray-O-Vac 1800mAh Ni-MH as a backup




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[Eduardo]

Excellent Flip, love the new camera.

Well -I'm heading to get an antenna to put in my attic. My tv will be here on Sunday and I can't wait to start playing with OTA HDTV.

b




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Thanks Pat... I think mine are 1100mAh Ni-MH. I may have to look for some higher mAh batteries. Either my camera loves them or they are not the best available.


I never guessed at the weight so I'll guess what I was when I was born... 8lbs 14ozs. It better be a boy cause I don't think He makes too many girls that size.

I suppose they are probably still in labor right now.

Okay... what time will the baby be born.... I'll say 4:07pm CST.




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[Lex]

3:01 CST

Houston, we have a problem. My DVD player shows as "delivered", but it's not on my doorstep. :( I see tracks where someone walked up the porch. (in snowy slush), but I don't have a package. I asked my Daughter to stay here for me today, I'm gone 4 hours and it comes while I am gone to work. Either he's still got it on the truck, or someone stole it between 1:15 and 3:30. I'm beside myself right now worrying. I requested UPS contact the local center for them to call me re the status of my package. I know the local center can contact the driver, though UPS would tell you otherwise at the 1-800-pick-ups number. The procedure is, they have to send the info to the local center via a special real time email system. The local center is to call me within 1 hour.

I spoke with him yesterday when the PJ was delivered and asked him to shoot for a late delivery today, he said he'd see what he could do. He expected he'd be the driver for today as well. I'm hopeful that he wanted it delivered before 3 for "on time" delivery status, but kept it on the truck to drop it here tonight. I hope...

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[Lex]

Red alert over, I repeat the alert is over, box here. :T

I told you the local centers could contact hte drivers. Remember, to get message sent to local center, you will likely have to ask for a supervisor. :)

Getting ready to open it, preparing for countdown. T - 10, 9, 8, 7, ...

Box open, sitting in the floor now. This is one HEAVY freekin DVD player! It's actually quite beautiful, exuding quality from the top stainless steel panel, to the side gold panels. It even still has the clear protector plastic on the front panel. :B

Lex




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[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Hey there! :sn :sn :sn

Guys...I won't bug you for input on my website until I think it's close to 100% done...so sorry for wasting anyone's time..but thanks for your feedback.

Chris...can't wait to hear the good news!

Lex...phew...that was a scary one!

Hi Pat, Sonnie, Trev, EJ, Gord and everyone else...time to go grab a late lunch now that Andrew is sleeping! :D

Have a great rest of the day fellas!

E




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[Lex]

E, what do you think we do here every day? We waste time by the bountiful bushel baskets full. :) Well, we also bond I guess too, but mostly, waisting time, ;)

I'm glad to provide feedback anytime. It won't always be right, it won't always be what you choose. It's just an alternate view, pure and simple. There's no real right way or wrong way, it's just what works for you, and your business. :)

Lex

[efarstad]

Thanks Lex...perhaps I'll just ask you all to tell me if it makes you wanna puke...if it does, then I know I'm in trouble! :P You're all a great bunch of guys...that's why I waste my time here! LOL....

E




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[Andrew Pratt]

Congrat's Doug:T

Congrat's Gord:T

Congrat's Chris..."we" were in labour for nearly 24 hours so hang in there! My guess is 6 lbs 9 oz :baby:




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[Trevor Schell]

Hey Guys! and ladies!

So, knowing Chris, were likely going to see a 12 LB boy packing at least 70 HP and a jet pack with parachute. It will be a quick delivery. :P
Best of luck with the delivery!! Truely I hope you guys have a nice healthy 6 lb 10 oz girl.

Lex,,Glad you got your package..:T
You had me worried for a minute. I was going to say it was OK , it's in good hands and that I had it here in Toon-Town , just hooking her up as Bing and I were going to give her a test drive before sending it back your way!
No need to say that now though , since you got it!! :P

Pat,,Awesome picture and camera!!
Amazing of the 10x optical zoom.
Now when you say a seemless zoom, does that mean your digital zoom is clear as optical?
BTW,,What zoom magnification did you use on the Bird picture!!

LEX is outa control!! More new stuff for the big guy!! :E

Thanks guys for the comments on the SSR wheels..
I am drooling over them and they will likely be coming home soon!!
:banana:...:tomato:
Oops! ..Accidentally going to buy them!! :x




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[Trevor Schell]

So LEx,,How much does your new baby weigh in at! :P

We already know she's a female.. ;)




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[Trevor Schell]

Lex,,Once I get your attention, I have a question.

Do the Catcable components come in larger than 5 meters.
I will have to run mine along the floor so I may need 7 meters or more.
I will have to measure it to be sure.
Although , I may loose picture quality with too long of video cables right?.




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[Lex]

Which one Trev? I had twins you know. The "bright" one, weighed in around 14 pounds. The new "blockhead" with a versatile disc complex weighed in at a whopping 40 pounds!

Father and children are doing well. We are playing now. :LOL:

Smart kids I think!

Lex

[Trevor Schell]

What the heck did you get Lex!.?




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[Andrew Pratt]

Doug got a Samsung DVD player and the Studieo Experience 2HD projector

Just finished watching Underworld...not a bad movie and damn if Kate doesn't look smoking in that leather outfit:yesnod:

Trevor my video cables are very long as well and mine are fine. i'm sure georges are quite long as well.




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[Trevor Schell]

I figured Doug was getting a Samsung from the Denon DvD player Thread,
I just didn't realize that it was a 40 LB unit.
I thought the Denon 5900 was beefy at 27 LBS ,,My current SD-9200 is at 23LBS..
But 40 LBS ..That thing is a Monster..:E:E

Lex is my inspiration..He's out of Control!! :yesnod:

;x( ;x( ;x(




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[Lex]

lol Trevor. More tomorrow, I'm tired now. These movies are exhausting! ;)

Watched Bad Boys II tonight and Proof of Life again.

1080i looks PDG, I tell ya.

40 pounds? Yes, it has a solid copper chassis for one thing. It's basically bullet proof.

l8er all,
Lex

[Chris D]

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It's a girl!

WOW, what an experience. God is so good, and this has been amazing. Since this has been a high-risk pregnancy with Jen on narcotics with her severe back problems, we were preparing for some possible hard times. Since the baby just kept waiting and hadn't come yet, it was looking like there'd be some issues there, too. But EVERYTHING has been different than expected, and pretty much all for the better!
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What I was actually going to post in my last message is that the doctors called us Thursday afternoon, saying that they wanted us to come in Friday morning at 5:30 AM to induce labor. Even though the official due date was this Sunday, they didn't want things to go any farther. WELL... suddenly at 1:30 in the morning, as we're up getting ready, Jen tells me that her water just broke. Baby girl just decided to come 4 hours early! :roll:

So we get there at 2:30, we're admitted, do the standard paperwork and junk, and when they get around to checking Jen, she's only at 2cm and 75% effaced, so they say that we've got a long day ahead and it will be a while. Then just a few hours later, Jen's contractions had progressively gotten stronger, and she was in some serious pain. They started an epidural, but it wasn't giving any pain relief, and they were thinking that her back problems may be making it ineffective. Suddenly Jen tells the doctor that it's super strong and she's feeling the urge to push. They didn't want to keep checking her cervix since apparently it can cause infection if the water has already broken. But they finally decided to.

The doc checks and says, "wow, good thing I checked... the baby's coming"! He rushes out, and comes back in scrubs and a mask. Suddenly, people just start flooding into the room, bringing all sorts of equipment, especially since she was high-risk and things were about to get dicey. There were 10 people there, not including Jen and I.

Well, thank goodness, the epidural suddenly kicked in, helping Jen out, and out came the baby!

So I am pleased to announce that Abigail Paige Dotur was born at 9:45 AM, PST, weighing 7 lbs, 13 oz, 21.5 inches long!
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Right away, the docs gave her perfect scores on the Apgar scales. (how healthy and responsive the baby is) She started crying her little head off as soon as she came out, without any help. We were really worried that she might have drug effects from the beginning, so this all was great. We got a minute with her, and then we wisked Abby off to the ICU. She'll be there for several days, as they watch her for possible drug withdrawl symptoms. But so far, they say that she's just fine. Praise God!

She's got a little conehead that should go away pretty quick, but a full head of brown hair. Big hands, and she's a tall one like her daddy. Already breastfeeding well.

I'm headed back to the hospital, so I'll check in when I can!




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[Trevor Schell]

:party: :party: :baby: IT'S A GIRL!! :baby: :party: :party:

:party:CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS AND JEN!!:party:




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Congrat's Chris:T Sounds like it went better then could be expected given the circumstances. Savor the moments as it seems like a blur since Lauren was born and that was only 9 months ago 8O




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[Trevor Schell]

Andrew,,My Girls are 17 months apart and that is the best age seperation between siblings that one could ask for. ;)

Hint Hint!!




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Lex,,Do your Tigress components come in larger lengths that 5 meters?




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Trevor very subtle :) My brother and I are 16 months apart...of course given Lauren's already 9 months and it takes 9 months to pop one out we're already past those marks...and honestly it'll be awhile yet before #2 comes along.

So I'm considering selling my MF Dac and buying a boat instead. I've always wanted a boat and love to fish and it would give us an excuss to get out on weekends. Not really sure I want to sell the MF but I think I'll put out some feelers and see who bites. There' been a few sell on audiogon for $750 as of late so there's a market for them (not surprising though considering its a Class A product and reviewers liked it better then the Rega Jupiter but costs a lot less)




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[Trevor Schell]

Andrew,,Don't wait to long though!
Kids are great. Cool that most are having girls here except for E!
He's going to have to have a large family before he gets there! :P

So where is Doug and Slugs today!?
Bench pressing his DVD player perhaps! :P




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Well the DAC's on Audiogon so we'll see what happens...




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[Bent]

Congrast to Chris and Jen.

It sounds like in spite of all that you guys had to worry about, the little princess knew what to do anyway.

Terrific news, and God bless all of you.

(Hey, my guess was pretty close on the weight, huh?)

[Lex]

Outstanding Chris!!! Congrats to JEN and YOU! Happy that the baby is doing well, even remarkedly well! :B

I know your both so relieved, given the circumstances.

This is a nice thing, a real nice thing.

Lex

[Lex]

Yes Trevor, we will do more than 5 meters:) Ideally, I like to stop at 25 feet, though I would push that out a bit more if necessary.

I was a bit more than 25 feet from this guy. Caught him in the back yard and shot this through my patio door. I was zoomed in a LONG way really. I didn't have time to get a tri pod. So, I shot a few shots as steady as I could. That's tough, as Pat can attest. :) Nice bird shot over there too Pat!

Note the house entrance, remodeled by wood peckers. Darn peckerheads. :LOL:

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He says "Hey Sam, this looks like a grat place to slice into this nut".

I actually had 5 of them in the back yard at once this week. They were looking for hickory nuts!

lex




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got a bunch of new members today:T




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Well I audiogon and dun it...even had an offer already :LOL:




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[Bent]

Andrew, when you Audiogo and do something... Do you need an account set up like e-bay?
Do you get "seller points" to help develop a rep?

I'm considering selling my PSB 12" sub (to fund my upcoming DIY sub), but I don't know of a decent way to do it, (nor do I know what to ask for it...)

(I am also toying with the idea of selling my modded x-box, but that's gonna break my little black heart if I do...) :boohoo:

[Andrew Pratt]

Yes you do need an account but its easy to set up and unlike eBay you only pay $3 upfront for an ad (ie they don't take a percentage of the selling price)




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[Bent]

Thanks for the info, Andrew.

I checked out the products at Audiogon... (I think I should save face and try the local Buy & Sell). :LOL:

[Lex]

subwoofers haven't seem to have sold real well here on the used side. But I'd say give it a few days here, but be sure and mark it off market if it goes to auction. It is certainly ok to have it listed at Agon in the classifieds while still for sale here. Just be sure to mark it sold here even if it sells on agon. I've had moderate success on Agon, but usually brings less than I'd hoped. I guess the nature of used.

I have had a few sour deals on Agon. Attempts at fraud which I now immediately recognize, but the first one actually sent me a cashier's check, then I recognized the deal was sour. A guy agreed to sell to me then renigged on a second pair of Extremas. Another guy agreed to buy my Parasound amp, said check was coming not once but twice and still stiffed me on the sale. 3 days before Christmas no less. I was gentlemanly all the way, but let him know how disappointed I was in how I was treated. This from a business owner! In the end told him sellers deserve the same respect buyers demand. Period. He didn't even have the courtesy to say he was sorry for stiffing me.

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Ben I've sold subs on Agon before and it wasn't a problem. Actually I've had very good results from Agon ads in past so I guess either I'm lucky or just price items well:)




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[Bent]

Well, I guess I have nothing to lose, I'll put it on the block here at HTGuide for a week (or so), then I'll try Audionog.

I'll get a camera first and snap a couple of pics of it first.

Thanks.

[Trevor Schell]

Bet Audiogong doesn't have this!! :E

http://home.comcast.net/~dragonbreathe/Girls/HootersFl.JPG




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[Lex]

Hmm, I never knew a corvette was 5 butts and a hand wide. My guess would have been five butts only. Of course, that does beat 2 butts wide. That would not be a pretty picture, lol.

Andrew, I meant here on subs not seeming to sell. I have no clue about Agon.

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Man those aren't the best looking Hooters chicks....(maybe the blond 2nd from the end is sorta cute, I must be getting picky these days :LOL: ).

I'll take door#2...

Oh wait, you were really showing us the car! Well, that's a damn nice car ;)

Darn I was ready to plunk down for the MSI TVAnywhere Master and the guys mastercard unit was pooched. Ah well, maybe next week.

I have the honor of being at work, yet another weekend....lucky me :( . Too bad we don't bank hours at this joint. I could take all next month off I think :cry:


Oh and congrats Chris to you and your wife. You must be on cloud nine. I'm glad everyone's safe.

[Gordon Moore]

Andrew,

Bummer that the DAC ain't doing it for you. Boat and fishing motor (I'm guessing a little trolling motor and a little aluminium is what you're after or are you thinking a Bass Master type runabout?)

Where do you go fishing? I'm guessing where you like to fish will dictate what you get. Nice idea though. Good change of pace from audio gear.




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[Andrew Pratt]

Gord I fish lockport, whiteshell lakes and the wpg river system so yeah a 14 foot alumimun with some sort of put put motor will do the ticket I think...There's a few on the Buy and Sell at the moment that I might have to take a look at. Of course my Car isn't the best thing in the world to tow with so we'll have to upgrade that as well :)




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[Sonnie Parker]

Hello Everyone!


Congrats Chris and Jen! Great news! Glad all went fairly well.


Nice photo flip Lex.


Got a pretty good bit done today on the HT room. Still doing little piddly things. Hope to get some equipment moved into the room tomorrow afternoon.


We're headed out to the Goshen Diner to eat a steak so you guys have a great evening... I know we will... hmmmm hmmm.




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I'll trade you a boat paddle and a life jacket for that old DAC Andrew. That POS really is about wore out. You should make the trade. :LOL:

Thank you Sonnie! At least someone recognized my efforts :roll

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I think I'll pass doug:)




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[Trevor Schell]

Nice Photo Flip Lex!
I meant to say that but didn't accidentaly.

Gordon,,I am sorry.
I came across that Pic and posted it.
Your right, the second from the end is cute, however the rest are
not that great as far as looks are concerned.
Maybe they got the job because of their hooters.
Who knows? :roll:

Good Night all!!

Stuck on PoP again.. :(




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Don't apologize Trev....it's an "eye of the beholder" thing.

It was a nice car though ;)

can't sleep...but I'm gonna try now.

I'd have to agree with Andrew about Underworld, Kate is pretty cute! The movie was so-so I thought. Not a buy for me.

[Andrew Pratt]

Gord you should have called I was up with lauren too :)

Busy working on pronto's today and I really really need a hair cut so maybe I'll get over to the mall later on.




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[Lex]

Yeah, I missed my last hair cut appointment being sick. I need one as well. However, I feel I need to find me a new place to go, as going across town to the shop where my Barber was, just doesn't seem to make sense if I don't like the new girl's cut on me. Since loosing my barber, I've not been happy with my cuts. So, maybe it's time to move on.

Watched Sea Bisquit, The Italian Job, and MI II last night. Quite a movie night! :T

Lex

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Congrats! Chris & Jen
Glad to hear everyone is doing OK

Trev, the bird shot was at 10x
Seamless zoom means you can set up the camera to automatically go into digital zoom when you have reached the optical limit. I haven't used the digital zoom and probably won't.

Doug, ya the longer the zoom the harder it is to hold steady...nice shot of the tree rat ;)

Andrew, getting rid of the DAC so soon???...always on the upgrade path :D

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[Trevor Schell]

Good Morning my Freinds!
Day two of holidays.
Had my Parents over for a steak supper last night.
It was a nice evening. Also went for a walk and enjoyed
a nice light snowfall.
I will have to go and sweep the side walk, driveway
today.

Lex, the Italian Job was an awesome Movie!!:T

As for haircuts! Tracey always cut's mine. She also cut's my parents hair as well , does my Mom's perms etc..
She's pretty good at it and has never taken hairstyle courses
or anything like that!




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Pat!! I only have a 4x optical and wish I had more.
As soon as you get into the Digital it's all grainy.
I have no idea as to why they even have that feature..
Rediculious! :M
As for the seamless. My Canon G4 is the same. I can set it to go seemless right into digital or stop at optical. Of course, I have it set to stop at optical.




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http://members.shaw.ca/corvette98/ssr1.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/corvette98/ssr2.jpg

Could I get one you experts out there to do me a favor
and Photoshop or Corell draw the above photo's of the
two Corvette's into the color of my Corvette. Here is a
sample below of mine.
Thanks a much!

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[Lex]

Whew, cutting in law's hair, that's dangerous territory, lol.

Pat, thanks on the tree rat. :LOL: I was on digital zoom on that shot. When you get to the end of the optical zoom there's a delay, then it keeps going in small stepups. So, you always know when your there.

Enjoy the time off Trevor.

Lex

[Trevor Schell]

Whew, cutting in law's hair, that's dangerous territory, lol.
Ha!, I know what you mean. That could be scary. However, I am proud to say that my parents have adopted Tracey as one of there own. The inlaw status does not apply in this relationship which I am happy for.
However, With Tracey's parents and me, well the perception of INLAWS is very true. They are a different couple for sureand Tracey does realize that as well. However at the end of the day , they are still her parents and I respect that 100%..
Still they are inlaws though!! :P

Thanks Doug!! I will be enjoying my holidays!
Tomorrow I will know the status of my screen for the FPTV.




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[Lex]

Yes, I thought about that right as I posted my comments, that tomorrow is the day of the screen! Well, finding out about it anyway. I'd be sure to let them know you were not happy being hung out ot dry for weeks on this deal. They should have told you when you ordered about the delay.

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Trevor why are you looking at new rims? To me the ones on the maroon car and the ones you have now are very similar?

Well I haven't been feeling all the great today having been up late with Lauren both Friday and Saturday nights but I hauled my butt out into the cold and drove to the mall only to have to drive around and around to find a parking spot and then walk in though the doors....only to discover I'd forgotten my wallet at home :roll: Boy I was pissed at my stuppidity...oh well I guess it'll wait till tomorrow.




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[Trevor Schell]

Andrew,,I hate when that happens!! Forgetting the wallet.
I have done simlilar in the past. :M

As for the rims,,Trust me that are different, very diferent. :yesnod:

Check out this CORVETTE VIDEO!!

CORVETTE VIDEO (http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/Vette%20Dragging%20Eclipse.wmv)

That's what happens when you get a couple of kids with a Camcorder and they come across a Corvette. The first run was astonishing!!:E




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[Lex]

Trev, you have to be a member to see the pictures there.

Assembled a little side table today, working on finishing it tonight. It was going to be a projector table, but now it's to small with 2 pjs. I'll have to keep using my other table called a cocktail table. I have mission style coffee and end tables, the cocktail table matches those. the new side table is also mission. So, it's going to be a side table for my computer desk now. Right now, I have a cheap TV tray sitting there I put my mouse on and a various pile of junk. lol.

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I fixed the link LEX ,,Try it out now!! Should work!




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late try




CHRIS
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[Chris D]

at




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[Chris D]

the




CHRIS
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[Chris D]

http://i.cnn.net/si/2004/hockey/nhl/01/11/bc.hkn.thrashers.coyotes.ap/p1_boucher_ap.jpg

Ah, crap... I don't have my digital camera with me. I just dropped by my house to take care of my dog, and I'm headed back to the hospital. going to have to wait on baby pics.

This guy, Brian Boucher, just SHATTERED the all-time record of consecutive minutes shutting out scores. 330!!! Wow... that's going for 5.5 straight hours with people shooting pucks at you, not letting a single one by!




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[Trevor Schell]

Senior Citizen Bus Tour

On a senior citizen bus tour, the driver was surprised. While the passengers were unloading, to do some sightseeing, one elderly lady stopped and whispered in his ear, "Driver, I believe that I was sexually harassed!"

The driver didn't think much of this complaint, but promised he would check into it soon.

Later, that very same day, as the passengers were unloading again, a second little old lady bent down and whispered in his ear, "Sir, I believe I was sexually harassed!"

This time, he knew it had to be taken care of soon. A few passengers had remained on the bus, and he decided to go back and question them, to see if they had any knowledge of what was going on.

He found one little old man crawling along the bus floor underneath the seats and stooped down to question him. "Excuse me, sir, could I help you?"

The elderly man looked up and said, "Well, sonny, you sure can. I've lost my toupee and I'm trying to find it. I thought I'd located it twice, but they were parted in the middle, and mine's parted on the side!"





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Chris!! Thats 5 and a half games.
I wonder how many shot's he has had
in that time frame. What League is that?




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REPOST

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Doug!
Is a 9 Meter Tigress possible?
I have decided to only use Tigress
as the one I have now gives me the best possible
picture I can get with Component.
Let me know, anyways..




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Good Night guys!!
Getting Tired!

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Trev, that's the big leagues... NHL. Pheonix Coyotes. Previous record was just over 300 minutes, back in 1949. Amazing stuff, and that's not even by the "greats" of current or recent times, like Roy, CuJo, Roy, Brodeur, and of course, Patrick Roy!

Well, they officially discharged Jen today. Problem is, baby Abby is staying in the Neonatal ICU for several more days. They'll only let Jen stay in the hospital so that she can breastfeed every few hours. Since my breasts are useless :?: I have to come home to sleep at night.




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[Pat]

Trev, fun video

Chris, better get some sleep while you can ;)

Here are a couple of shots I took this weekend.
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These were taken by one of the lock & dam systems on the Mississippi River.
They are Bald Eagles in case you didn't know ;)




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[Andrew Pratt]

Nice photo's pat. I saw a bald eagle on friday too (which is very rare for this time of year)

Woke up with a cold so I'm now tired and feeling rotten...yippee a great start to the week. Lauren's teething so she (and us) aren't sleeping...




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[Gordon Moore]

Ah yes....if you're lucky the interrupted sleep will only continue up to the end of teething. Add a 2nd kiddie to the mix and you get to do it all over again. That feeling of getting 8 hours of rest....it will come back some some day....just not for a while. Get used to it :)

Course not just teething, they also get you up because:

Nightmares,
They wet the bed,
They just can't sleep (and would rather you didn't either),
They 're sick and puking everywhere (and later make us sick)


It's all good fun ;)


Off to the bump and grind.

Where's Bada-Bing been?

[Bent]

Or they don't like their bedroom anymore, they heard a noise, they heard the dog bark, or they have "missapartyphobia" when company comes over. :roll:

[Sonnie Parker]

Good Morning Everyone!

Good lookin' shots Pat!


Chris... I was expecting a baby shot on the flip but I can see that pic doesn't fit what I was expecting.



The 2HD is installed and I can say without hesitation or reservation:

AWESOME!

And that's straight out of the box... only adj was switching to cinema mode, focus, and lens shift to center the image. It's hard to believe this PJ would even need AVIA.

I never imagined it would look so good and I've only demoed 2 DVD's thus far... we watched a little of Finding Nemo and David Gilmour in Concert last night. I can't wait to see HD from the satellite.

The room is pretty much complete except for a few minor things. I plan to frame the screen Wednesday and finish up the odds and ends stuff.

I set all the speakers last night although I didn't set up my BFD yet. It sounds pretty good as is.

I'm picking up the other 2 recliners today and will put together the other 2 black glider recliners tonight.

Here's a couple of shots (this screen image is not a good one with the lights on and the camera flash):

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Finish front shot before the equipment:

http://www.snapbug.ws/images/htpaint3.jpg


Finished rear shot (the Pink Floyd pic won't be staying):

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Side shot of Boulevard of Broken Dreams:

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Rear corner shot to see the light sconces and side surrounds better:

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Like Lex... it's hard to stay steady when taking a shot in the dark with no flash but I took a couple of screen shots.

I'll get my tripod out and see if that helps and maybe pause the image too.

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[Gordon Moore]

Sonnie that's Fan-diddly-tastic (as Flanders would say).

"missapartyphobia"

Oh I totally forgot that one... :LOL:

[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Good Monday Gents! :sn :sn :sn

We have a new TTP Baby! Congrats again Chris!

New FP's, new HT rooms, new digital camera's and beautiful pictures of God's glorious nature and creation...exciting stuff all around I'd say! :D

Have a great week everyone!!!

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[efarstad]

Two good news items to share...first, I just got a call from another job I sent my resume to...so it's nice to get another bite. Second, my new business has landed it's first "Paying" client! :T So things are starting out pretty good this week...hope they are for everyone else too!

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[Trevor Schell]

Awesome room Sonnie!
The screen shots do look great.
Just wondering though, if you and the wife Annibug don't like sitting close together.?
I noticed the chairs are spread apart in a strange pattern.

..Came across this!
Thought it was funny in a weird kind of way!
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[Andrew Pratt]

Felling really rotten today with this sinus cold digging in...seems to be going around too as there's a few of us coughing at work today. Oh well I'll just hide in the server room away from the others.

Being fighting with some code that just won't work and from what I can see there's no work around either...damn Mickysoft and their DLL's :cry:




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[Trevor Schell]

I got ahold of AVDeals today and ripped a new one in the guy!
First for not indicating to anybody that they were going to be closed
up until January 12th. Secondly for not placing my order yet.
Be as it may, they only place the orders to vendors usually once per week.
Well, the order date for Dalite is on Thursday..
When I placed my order on Sunday December 21/03 , it would have not been finalized until Thursday. Thursday happened to be Christmas Day.
They haven't been open since. So my Screen order will not actually be processed until this Thursday and there will be a 7-10 business day turnaround after that.

In the end, I am looking for a delivery date of around January 30th.
5 weeks after I place my order. Not good customer service as far as I am concerned.
On the positive side , the biggest challenge is getting the room made for the screen. Relocating my speakers , subs and Audio rack . That's a huge task. That's what I will get done this week.
Installing the screen won't be such a project , I think.

Anyways, I'll take pictures of my progress.




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[Sonnie Parker]

Thanks Gordon!

E... good news indeed. Congrats on the first paying client.

Where is everyone else today? Slow day on TTP.




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[efarstad]

Thanks Sonnie! Had a quick phone interview and it looks like this recent opportunity will come down to salary...I appear to be too expensive for them...but they're "discussing" it and will get back to me. Why is it always about money! :roll: :P :D ;) It's all good...something will "pop" eventually...patience I must have, patience I must live...

That's lame Trevor...hope it all works out...any freebies for them putting you through that?

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[Pat]

Thanks guys!

Sonnie, nice job on your new room :T

Erik, you're just full of good news...glad to hear things are going in the right direction for you.

Andrew, hope you are feeling better soon.

Trev, your screen deal is really messed up, I hope they come through for you.




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[Lex]

I think I would have cancelled my order Trev. I told you you should have got in touch with Carada, great people to work with.

Andrew, feel better.

Sonnie, great job on the room, and man that was fast too, really! So, no screen though? You just using the wall for now? Temporary solution?

Lex

[Trevor Schell]

Well, As long as I get a screen I will be happy!

I hooked up my HDTV satelite to the TV upstairs, Different cables ETC..
and still the same results as I had downstairs.
I am thinking maybe the HDTV reciever is defective on the HD part of it.
Regular satelite from this receiver looks great. Just the HD stuff doesn't,,Soft and lacking in color.
Something is not right.

Sonnie, I like the idea of the Plasma at the side of you dedicated Theater room.




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[Trevor Schell]

Pat,,Nice pics of the Bald Eagles!
I love outdoor animal photo's.
I am going to have to try and take some this week.
The other day we seen a white Jack Rabbit running down the street.
Man , I wish I had my camera for that one. The thing was huge!

Lex,,Any word on the 9 meter Tigress? Is it ready yet?




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