TTP XVIII Powered by the Legs of Bing

[Shane Martin]

We're thinking of trying a new restaurant this weekend. The restaurant is owned by Harrison Ford's son. He was actually here last week to eat at the restaurant. They had an interview with him on TV about his dad and his acceptance and how he learned to cook at age 14 because his mom had MS(I think). Sorry I slept since I've seen the show ;)

Anyway it is the talk of the town. He opened it up here because his best friend has a sushi place here(in the raw). Ford's place aka Ford's Filling Station prides itself in using fresh herbs and other nice things.

Not cheap(~$20-$25 a plate) but everyone I've talked to about it loves the place.

[aud19]

Morning folks :later:

So how does that Dell look Trev?!?! :P :E :T

Bing, the 6LB one is stupid and disgusting. The other one's ridiculous and vile :throwup: Girl's cute though :lol:

Taz good luck with the construction! :E

Andrew/Ben, my dad has some X10 stuff that works relatively well (now) but ya he had to sacrifice a few chickens, dance with a shaman and do the hokey pokey to get it running :lol: I hope to do a Lutron/Levitron or the like system starting in the family/HT room some point down the line. Then upgrade other parts of the house down the line.

Gord's right Bing, you got more than most would (albiet after a LOT of hassle :evil: ) so take the new shiny one and run :lol:

Hey Kev :later: How far off are you guys from being done? Have a move-in date yet?

Sure Nick.... "herbs" :W :lol:

[taz13]

Jason
It will be herbs, he isn't canadian. When a canuck gets hydroponic growing equipment, you can be sure he is growing herb. :lol:

[aud19]

Jason
It will be herbs, he isn't canadian. When a canuck gets hydroponic growing equipment, you can be sure he is growing herb. :lol:

Especially in my neck of the woods :B :rofl:

[taz13]

Yeah, all the rest of the places in Canada where the growing of herb takes place thanks the media of BC for keeping law enforcements eyes on the left coast. :T





:rofl: :rofl:

[Paul Wu]

Howdy fellas. :later: and ladies if any.

Just one of those weeks. I'm getting tired of doing other peoples jobs, especially when we are paying those said people(contractor) to do a certain job. :roll:

I've got enough to do already.

I'm assuming our local bog fire is now under control. Haven't heard any news about it lately, or I should say it's not an inferno, so it slips off the headline news.

That new hurricane is scary. I remember a stat somewhere that stated that the US is the country with the most natural disasters.

No new toys have caught my eye, but the week is still young.

[aud19]

Last I herad it was pretty much under control Paul :T Ground crews were flooding the peat and generally trying to put out the ground smoldering and prevent it from spreading any further. The cool weather and little bits of rain we got a couple days ago likely helped as well though I'm sure they would have preferred a day or two of downpour ;)

Yeah I can't believe there's a third LARGE hurrican coming now. Remind me to stay here on the left coast... All we have to worry about is the impending giant earthquake! :lol: :confused:

Bing, I was just remembering your wanting to discard all your big gear... On top of the advice from others that it was likely a temporary disillusionment, I wanted to also comment that it has been summer time. We tend to use our gear less when the weather's nice ;) The closer to winter we get, my guess is the happier you'll be with your system as is :T

[Bing Fung]

Bing, I was just remembering your wanting to discard all your big gear... On top of the advice from others that it was likely a temporary disillusionment, I wanted to also comment that it has been summer time. We tend to use our gear less when the weather's nice ;) The closer to winter we get, my guess is the happier you'll be with your system as is :T


Jason, don't get me wrong, i'm very happy with my gear. The sound of Music is still fantastic, DVD's still look very film like, however I was just contemplating a more compact, asthetic set-up. One where function follows form. Although I use the system less, I enjoy it no less. I'm just playing with the idea of an uncluttered room.


So I'm renovating our lower bathroom. Its is a total gut just like our kitchen. Ceramic tiles sure are a drag to get off. It's chewing up the drywall so much that I'll probably end up replacing all the drywall in the room.

[aud19]

So I'm renovating our lower bathroom. Its is a total gut just like our kitchen. Ceramic tiles sure are a drag to get off. It's chewing up the drywall so much that I'll probably end up replacing all the drywall in the room.

Yup. Sledgehammer Bing, sledgehammer ;) Like you said, you're going to end up replacing it anyways. Sledgehammer's quicker and WAY more fun! :twisted: :P

[Nick M]

:rant: :evil: :rant:

Just received my new Shun knife.

What a hunk of junk!
First off, the stand was busted brand new out of the box. This caused the blade to bounce around, scuffing up the handle.

Second, there are gaps between the bolster and blade I can slip the tip of my fingernail into, the handle is poor quality, and the blade is incredibly nose heavy... balanced my @$$.

Just called Metrokitchen and they're sending me a return shipping label via eMail. I guess I'm on the search again...

What a crap day! :|

[aud19]

Sorry to hear Nick... looked pretty in the pic :(

Keep your chin up though, it's just a knife :T

[Bing Fung]

Bummer Nick.... :(

Depressing actually as I know what it feels like to be dissapointed after a lot of anticipation.

[Snap]

sorry Nick :(

[Snap]

oh...

[Snap]

can I get it?????

[Snap]

Flip

Here is what spec ops and our intel boys were able to find out about Bing's New Speakers.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4367

[GregoriusM]

Wo! 8O

[GregoriusM]

I would love to date a girl who looks like that and can put away a six pound burger and smile. My kinda woman! :rofl:

Actually, Nick, the certificate says she ate a NINE pound burger.

I guess you would REALLY love to date her now, huh? :B

[Gordon Moore]

I downloaded Denny's menu....the 6lb bad boy is $24.00 I couldn't even find the 15lb'er on the menu....I guess it hasn't been updated.


Man does that ever remind me of Uncle Buck. (I think that was the movie).

[Bing Fung]

Awesome Speakers Snap :amen: :amen: :amen: :amen:

Downsize my eye, I want to SUPER SIZE now :drool: Who's building those Snap?


I have actually contemplated building a set of these

http://www.creativesound.ca/images/product/AlphaLS_lg.jpg

However seeing as I don't have the room.....

[taz13]

I have heard the Alpha ls, Bing and you would love them, But like you I really don't have the room. I am currently on the hunt for a line source DIY based on the WR125 and the extremis 6.8 and a ribbon. And I want front rear and CCs in an array as well. They are starting to be designed so it may happen.

[Nick M]

HAHAHAHA! Uncle Buck and the pancake scene! Thats going to be me if I ever get nieces and nephews!

http://mysite.verizon.net/nicholasmosher/buck.JPG

Going to do a partial exchange. When I went to the cutlery shop last week, the only knife I halfway liked was the Wusthof Classic CK. It lacked a seamless handle, was a bit heavier than my ideal knife, and had a full bolster that ruined it's ability to slice, but the Wusthof Le Cordon Bleu 8" CK addresses these issues with a half bolster and thinner blade. Still doesn't have a seamless handle, but neither did the Shun I just ordered.

I need something to replace my old CK which has a couple nicks in the blade, and is extremely worn/beat to snot. I guess this knife will have to do... :roll:

http://www.metrokitchen.com/store/images/300/wu-4581-20.jpg

Heading off to sleep... have a good one boys. :tired:

[Bing Fung]

I would not get too hung up on a seamless handle Nick. Most of the Top end Professional knifes don't have a seamless for a reason, FEEL. The classic handles feel the best and in the quality range you're looking at, the gap should be tight, so cleaning is a non issue. The Wushof looks like a much better knife with out the weird handle as the Shun.

Our Henckles and Mac are classic tangs, and we prefer that. The handles are tight to the tang, so tight you can't even feel a separtion with your fingernail :T Here's hoping the Wushof meets your grade.


Taz, I know I would like Line arrays, and I'm like you. I would love to build something based on the WR125 drivers :yesnod:

[Snap]

Bing,
I was doing some research on line array speakers for Pro Audio and and I came accross that picture and it was close to the flip....and well...there you have it. I ahve NO idea who built them. Pretty cool looking speakers that is for sure.

[aud19]

Hey Greg :later: What's happening with the car? You looking at taking cash now and buying something new? (You were asking Bing about his truck and my Sherlock Homes detector went off :lol: )

[Bing Fung]

Bing,
I was doing some research on line array speakers for Pro Audio and and I came accross that picture and it was close to the flip....and well...there you have it. I ahve NO idea who built them. Pretty cool looking speakers that is for sure.

They are cool :T I was telling Christine that functionally those Linarays don't take up anymore floor space than what we have already. The foot print is the same, even if they are 2x the height of my 603's, thats room that isn't used anyway :lol: :B

She wasn't buying it :twisted: She said "no problems if you have the room for them, but you don't"


:rant:


Wazzat with Gregor and our Truck? :huh:

[aud19]

Bing: ;)

Binger..... I was just thinking of your new Nissan over the weekend. Do you and your better half still like it as much as when you first got it?

Just wonderin........

[Bing Fung]

Ahh, I must have missed that.... Sorry Gregor. (thanks Jason :oops: )

Yes Christine and I are still enjoying it very much :T It's proven to be pretty handy and reliable so far. Its a very capable offroader, yet still retains the smooth mannerisms of a compact sedan.

Christine has stated she loves the way it feels while driving home to the farm on the gravel roads. Around town she loves how it gives her a better vantage point to the road, yet it's nimble enough for her to handle in tight situations.

We are all still in love with the Pana Roof Sunroof :yesnod:

[Bing Fung]

Is your Suzzee alright, or is it just not the same since?

I know you were looking at the Kias before, however you should look at the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitaras, They look really nice from what I've seen of them. I haven't driven one.

http://www.autotriti.gr/jpg/AUTOTRITI/390/themata/2005_14/vitara01.jpg

[aud19]

That does look pretty nice! :yesnod: Bit like a mini-Toureg(sp). Still a silly name though :lol: (Same with the Toureg :rofl: )

[Bing Fung]

They are a hansome looking machine

http://www.06grandvitara.com/

[aud19]

What's this AS3 Paul....? :P :drool: :banana: :driving: ;h There's something for you to drool over this week :B

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/images/abtbar3.jpg
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/images/abtbar4.jpg

http://www.germancarfans.com/tuners/7041210.002/7041210.002.1L.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/tuners/7041210.002/7041210.002.Mini1L.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/tuners/7041210.002/7041210.002.Mini3L.jpg

[Andrew Pratt]

Yeah the toe rag's an weird name :)

[taz13]

Bing
Some reading for you.
http://www.audiodiycentral.com/resource/pdf/nflawp.pdf
Line array design by James Griffin PhD

and by JBL
http://www.jblpro.com/vertec1/VerTec%20WP%202.3.pdf

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys! Just gearing up to watch INXS Rockstar.
It's either going to be Marty, JD or Mig as the new lead singer of the band.

The 2 that don't make it though, will have a great career ahead of them regardless.:yesnod:

[Bing Fung]

Thanks Taz :T

Trev, what is INXS Rockstar?

[Lex]

I liked Suzie, Trev. I thought she rocked the joint her last week. I voted for her.

But they didn't want a girl in the band.

Mig is to weird, Marty isn't it. I think it's JD.

INXS is selecting a new lead singer. where you been Bing? See TVTalk, Brooke Burke as the host, etc...

Lex

[Trevor Schell]

This has been the best show this summer.
Makes the American Idol and Canadian Idol shows look so lame
in comparision.

Sweet Suzie Mcneil from Toronto was great, but not as great as the final 3.

I won't tell who won the lead singer title. Just in case some haven't seen the finale
due to Time Zone differences.

[GregoriusM]

Ooops..... I'll delete who won.

[Bing Fung]

INXS is selecting a new lead singer. where you been Bing? See TVTalk, Brooke Burke as the host, etc...


Sorry guys, I'm not into the "Who Wants to be a singer" shows :lol: I mainly watch the Discovery Channel, Food Network, TLC or the Movie Channels... Thats about it.

[Lex]

Well, see I found her much more appealing than Mig or Marty. JD, I admit, he's pretty darn right for the band. So, I'm not unhappy with their final choice as far as from those 3. But I still loved Suzie.

Mig was right for a young punky type band. Suzie did fit, just female vs male. but you see, I think that plays to a wide audience, and gives them a lot of flexibility.

Marty had totally unimpressed me up until tonight.

He did perform pretty well tonight, I'll give him that.

[Lex]

Bing, ordinarily, I would not be into this type show. But I accidentally turned it on. Brooke turned me on too, so I watched. Then I found myself enjoying it, and getting into seeing the contestants perform. It was a good show, a lot better than some reality crap. Sure, this was staged to a degree. I mean, they had to meet some requirements to get on the show to begin with.

[Bing Fung]

Hey, no need to explain, we all like what we like :)

[Lex]

What's not to like?

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4262

I tuned in weekly just to see what Brooke was wearing or not, LOL.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4262

[Trevor Schell]

It was well done and highly professional in my mind!
These preformers were not Star Search talent.
These performers are all highly skilled.
Each of their singing skills were at very high levels
and the stage performances were usually outstanding.

Marty was my favorite of the group, however deep down I
knew JD was right for the band.
He will do well and I think that it is fitting that Marty KC
was asked to be the opening act during their
World Wide Tour starting in January. It was the fans of the
series who voted him into top contender and a bye into
the finale.

[Bent]

You mean the blindfold, er - miniskirt she had on three weeks ago?

[Trevor Schell]

I remember that Bent..I was drooling!,

Here is a pic of Marty!
http://entimg.msn.com/i/gal/RockStar/Rockstar%20Week%2003-Wednesday%20Elimination/20050727_Episode_103C_1028_273.jpg

[Trevor Schell]

Here is Brooke in that tiny skirt.:E
http://entimg.msn.com/i/gal/RockStar/Rockstar%20Week%2010-Fashion/20050911_Episode_110B_1470_300.jpg

And the Pygamis!
http://entimg.msn.com/i/gal/RockStar/Rockstar%20Week%2009-Fashion/20050904_Episode_109B_1218_300.jpg

Sweet Suzie Mcneil..
http://entimg.msn.com/i/gal/RockStar/Rockstar%20Week%2010-Fashion/20050911_Episode_110B_0029_300.jpg

[Trevor Schell]

The Winner!
JD Fortune from New Glasgow Canada.
http://entimg.msn.com/i/gal/RockStar/Rockstar%20Week%2010-Fashion/20050911_Episode_110B_0062_300.jpg

[Trevor Schell]

one more

[Trevor Schell]

FLIP!!!

ROCKSTAR INXS
http://entimg.msn.com/i/gal/RockStar/Rockstar%20Week%2011-Finale%20Rehearsal/20050919_Episode_111B_0399_300x417.jpg

WEEK #8
Was the best featuring the Violin's section
and the Choir!

Check out this link for some videos..
http://rockstar.msn.com/video/performance/wk08

Marty KC's 'Wish You Were Here' was one of the best period!
Sweet Suzie did a great job with Bohemian Rhapsody!
Migs, Live and Let Die was sonic,
and Suspicious Minds by JD Fortune wa awesome too.

[Chris D]

Hi, guys-

First, an apology for my absence period, which I'll explain. My wife and I are having some rather large marriage difficulties. Things that have been building up for the last 8 years have come to a head, and we can't just keep going on without addressing some major issues. Complicating the situation, I found out that she's been monitoring my posts here on TTP for some time now. This is the only place that I choose to interact with other people and pursue friendships outside of work, so you'll probably understand that was pretty devastating for me--the one place I choose to reach out, really isn't mine.

Well, enough whining. I'm not going anywhere, so I'll be around. I've been flying some, too. I was supposed to be back in my office job, but we suddenly surged even more than our usual combat levels for some practice exercises (don't get me started) and hurricane relief. (now THAT one's actually worthwhile) So they snagged every possible pilot they could find to go fly. I got another combat mission, so I've been doing a lot of flying in Iraq and Afghanistan in the last month or so.

Now that I'm home, I saw that I got some very nice messages from Doug and David, and Jim gave me a call today. Thank you guys so very much! I've got some catching up and messages to return. No worries, boys, life goes on, and I'll be around. Take care!

[Andrew Pratt]

Very sorry to hear about the problems Chris and take care on those missions!

[Trevor Schell]

Good to see you Chris! :later:
Hope things work out for you and your family! :yesnod:

[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Hey guys! :sn :sn :sn

Hey Chris! Welcome back...so can I come over now to see your theater! :D

E

[Bing Fung]

Hey Chris, good to hear from you. Sorry to hear of your personal problems. Boy, it's not enough you are looking after your countries issues, you have your own complex life to look after as well.

Take care.

[taz13]

Chris
Hope things turn out well.

Bing
Interesting reading?

[Bing Fung]

My sister just called, apperently my mom fell outside today. She fractured her cheek bone, broke 2 ribs and required a few stiches in her lip.... Sigh


Haven't had a chance to read it yet Taz

[taz13]

Sorry to hear that Bing hope everything heals quickly and with as little discomfort as possible.

[Trevor Schell]

Ouch Bing!
Geeze I hope she is OK!
Hope she get's better real soon.

[Chris D]

Hey, Bing, sorry to hear about your mom.

[Lex]

Chris, good to see you post. I don't know what to say regarding all that and maybe saying nothing is best. Well, I will say it's not like you were out chasing women when you were here! That's for sure. A man with the pressures you have on you, definitely needs some releases. That's for sure. If that means having some friendly bantor with guy friends about a hobby/passion we share, well?...

I can't profess to understand the intracacies of your marriage, and I wouldn't even try, certainly not via open forum. But I can imagine just from the military demands alone, would be a great deal of stress on any relationship.

It's enough for me personally to know you are "ok". I expected job demands could be up, yes during all the events going on nationally.

Mostly, I'm just glad to see you post, and see that you are ok. Do what you must for your life. If that doesn't involve us, well, we'd deal with it. Doesn't mean we'd like it, but we would understand.

We all are here if you need to talk, on or offline.


Bing, that is a nasty fall your Mom took! They say breaking ribs can be very painful, and there's nothing they can do for them except tape them, pretty much. I wish your Mother a speedy recovery as well. On the bright side, at least it seems she did not break a hip, something that happens with a lot of elder's falls, and those can frequently be devistating.

Doug

[Nick M]

Hey Chris! Howard Hughes has returned!
In case you haven't caught up with posts, I got the wings - Thanks man!
Hope everything smoothes out with the family, and ditto on the being careful over Asia.
-----
Bing - Fractured ribs suck, hurts to breath/laugh/cough/anything. Sorry to hear... :( Are her spirits up?

When I use to have cable I watched Food TV, History Channel, Red Sox Games, and sometimes HBO (great documentaries). I also used to watch Chris Matthews on MSNBC.
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Organizing our annual club party for the hot rod club I'm in. We set aside $500 for food and beer this year for 40 people (usually 30 only show). Have to go order 40lbs of meat and make out a grocery list. Alot of the guys have basic tastes, so I don't get too fancy. They like meat, potatoes, peanuts, grease, and beer. They all piss n' moan when I make a salad, but the past few years it's been gone by the end of the day... :D

MAN FOOD!
1/3lb 90% Lean Burgers
Natural Casing Hot Dogs
Kielbasa, Peppers & Onions
Grilled Potatoes & Onions
Grilled Sweet Corn from "The Valley"
"Rabbit Food" (aka Salad)
Unshelled/Unsalted Double-Roasted Peanuts
Cheese Assortment w/Various Crackers
Chip n' Dip
Beer, Beer, and some more Beer

Also have to ship out the Shun knife. UPS ground... :roll:

[Bing Fung]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Mom seems to be OK, just bruised up very badly. Apparently they can not tape her ribs for fear of pneumonia so she'll just have to suffer with it. I broke a rib playing hockey and I know how much that hurts. Even just breathing hurts. It just pains me to see my mom like this.

The doctors said she'll be stiff for quite some time. They noticed a slight blockage in her sinuses during a scan and will need to look further into this.

[Lex]

Bing, I had not thought about the taping could cause that. But it is certainly true with the elderly, special rules apply. Is she staying with your Sister while she heals? I hope she's not to sore within a day or two, so she can stay mobile.

Hey everybody, Nick's available to chef your Hot Rod party!!! Outstanding!

[Andrew Pratt]

Sorry about your mum Bing. Luckily I've never had to suffer though a broken rib.

[taz13]

From my last hockey collision(play noncontact) they don't tape ribs anymore. My doctor just sorta said you will have to suffer. By the way from personel experience, I would rather break ribs than bruise them. Breaks heal faster.

Morning all :later:

[David Meek]

Morning gang,

Bing, that's tough about your mom. The ribs are painful (cracked my sternum racing dirt bikes way back when) certainly, but I hope her cheek/sinus turns out not to be serious.

Chris, glad you're back and safe bud! I'm really sorry to hear about the marital issues - I've been right there fella. The good thing is that even though it may feel like it can't get better, if you both want it there is NOTHING that you can't overcome. Take care.

[Snap]

Glad to hear that you are safe Chris! :yesnod:

Hope that all goes well with the Home Front.

[Bing Fung]

Thanks again guys,

Lex Mom is at home now and I'll be looking after her.


That is a bit bizzaro about Chris's wife checking his posts here on the HTG. I was a little freaked out by that. Sorry Chris.

[Lex]

Taz, if you bruise any ribs, I'd be glad to go ahead and break them for you. I'd do that for a friend, lol.

Bing, glad you can take care of Mom now. :)

[Snap]

Taz, if you bruise any ribs, I'd be glad to go ahead and break them for you. I'd do that for a friend, lol.


:laughat: Lex you could be a Marine. We are all that close of friends! :roflmao:

And ofcourse if you need...I am sure TAZ will give you a :smackbutt:

:roflmao:

[Snap]

David- are you guys in the line of fire for the storm?? Are you going to ride it out?? This is freaking crazy! You have a couple of hundred thou that are there...plus a storm comming yourself? :nonod:

[Snap]

Hey I just a cool pix of my little girl. I guess she got ahold of Grandma's hat!
This picture quaility sucks, Monster-in-law sent them via Kodak Share or something. :cry:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4375

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4374

[Shane Martin]

The storm will plow into us on Monday they are saying. I suspect we'll get alot of rain, wind and tornados out of it.

Regarding Rockstar, my wife liked the other girl that got knocked out late(forgot her name). I do agree that JD was right for their band but I preferred Marty. I think Marty will turn up on an alternative band somewhere.
I mainly watch the Discovery Channel, Food Network, TLC or the Movie Channels... Thats about it
Did you forget about We, Lifetime, HGTV, Oprah and Dr Phil ? :B

[Snap]

what about the HISTORY Chan?? That is the best one out there.

Oprah is of the Devil! :evil: :roflmao:if there was a way to block that show from my TV I would do it! My wife watches her every day! :( :nonod:

[Bing Fung]

Did you forget about We, Lifetime, HGTV, Oprah and Dr Phil ? :B

Yes, Life Network, OLN, HGTV, TSN. No Dr, Phil, Oprah or any of those talk shows.

I have G4/Tech TV, but haven't watched that lately. I liked it more when it was just Tech TV.

[taz13]

Taz, if you bruise any ribs, I'd be glad to go ahead and break them for you. I'd do that for a friend, lol.
Thanks, I'll take you up on that if I ever bruise them again. :T
Marine hell, thats a good Airborne buddy (he jumps 1st and checks the wind too) :rofl:

[Trevor Schell]

Morning Guys! :later:

Bing,Hope your Mom has a speedy recovery.
You and Christine will certainly take good
care of her. Katherine too.!

Shane, I agree, Marty will have his own band.
He will do well and have a large fan following.
I will definately buy his music. His stage presence was pretty
cool throughout the show and he is very much down to earth.

Bing, Shane, We watch the same programming pretty much..
But also watch a lot of shows on Global and CTV.

Snap! Very Sweet pictures of your Daughter!:T

Well, I feel like I am enjoying my new DeLL monitor.
I got the color settings adjusted to my liking.
This thing is huge but that is good.
Thanks again Paul, for the heads up on the DeLL deal of the
day or I would still be looking to see if they have the 10%off
special on.
Saving $410 on this was a super great deal! :yesnod:

[Trevor Schell]

Canon has unloaded a large line-up of new product.
Here is the new Canon EOS 5D which is a 12 megapixel camera.

http://www.canon.ca/product_images/EOS-5D_240x240.gif

[Shane Martin]

Apparantly Bing didn't get my little light hearted jab at his "women" TV programs he watches :)

History is a man channel.

[Kevin P]

12 megapixel? Sheesh.. what's that, 1 GB per photo? 8O I guess if you wanted to print billboards that would be great.

Bing, hope your mother recovers fully and quickly. Lex, hope your mother is hanging in there. Note to self: avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks. :E

I'm going through hell trying to get insurance for the house. What a scam these companies have going. One freakin' claim, and next thing you know, no one wants your money anymore. If any other business tried to do what insurance companies get away with everyday, they would either go out of business or go to jail. We need some serious reform here.

[Paul Wu]

Moving it along.

[Paul Wu]

I'll leave it for someone to post something and then have it flipped.

Got a meeting right now.

[efarstad]

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

My thoughts and prayers are with Lex's mom, Bing's Mom, and now our buddy Chris!

And here's wishing everyone a super Wednesday! :T

E

[efarstad]

A Flippin' Sack!

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2005/09/20/2002508941.jpg

We have Notre Dame at home this Saturday...I love college football! Have a great day fellas!

E

[Trevor Schell]

Looks like Andrews Blue Bombers (which sux this year BTW) are playing in the USA now.

[Bing Fung]

So Trev, when are you going to upgrade to the 5D so I can buy your 20D for a song? ;)


Did you notice the 20Da as well?

20Da Digital SLR Camera Body

Canon has announced that its specialized EOS 20Da which was at first introduced as a Japan Only model will now be available in the rest of the world. The EOS 20Da is identical to the EOS 20D except for a modification to the low-pass filter. This camera is best suited to astrophotography.
Japanese consumers have had the EOS-20Da for months now and have utilized its ability to take images of astronomical features with much more color detail, especially in hydrogen based reds.

The enhanced red colors, found in some astronomical formations, are achieved through the modification of the camera’s infrared blocking filter, which normally reduces reddish tones in the standard EOS 20D. The resulting images have higher contrast and yield sharper images that would normally be diffused.

Canon has also modified the camera’s mirror and opened the shutter to provide a live image view on the EOS 20Da’s 1.8-inch LCD.

Price: $2,795.00 CDN


If I had the Cash, my camera would be the Nikon D2X, I hope they provide a trickle down tech camera soon.... :mad:


Good to hear on the monitor Trev :yesnod:

Thanks Kevin, Lex, Trev, E :T


Shane, I might have got it, however I never thought of it as gender specific :p:

[taz13]

Looks like Andrews Blue Bombers
I can live with that ownership until they start winning again on a regular basis.
And at one time the teams used the same uniforms, cut down on costs for both or something I guess!!

Bing I have played with the Nikon D2x and am not sure how long I can wait for the features to trickle down Body only prices are under $6,000.00 cdn and I have decieded not to buy a summer cruiser, so I have some extra cash. All my lenses will fit and the features :drool:

[Trevor Schell]

Bing!
If I was going to get the 5D I would give my 20D to my Dad since
he loves photography as much as you do. :yesnod:

The 20Da, Well when I plan my trip to the Moon, then I will
upgrade to that one.:B

[Snap]

well we just ordered the digital phone from Time Warner Cable. We got it cause it is the same price we are paying now with Sprint, and we get Caller ID and free calls to Canada....so my wife can call her sister any time she wants! :T

So Bing, Jason and the rest of you all give me your numbers and I will start calling you all! :roflmao:

[Bing Fung]

Bing!
If I was going to get the 5D I would give my 20D to my Dad since
he loves photography as much as you do. :yesnod:

The 20Da, Well when I plan my trip to the Moon, then I will
upgrade to that one. :D



DOH :rant:

You're a good son Trev :T In fact you're Good Guy in general ;x(

You never know with you Trev, you could find a good deal on a trip to the moon :lol:


Snap, We have a similar Sasktel Plan, no charge LD in NA.

I had priced out a D2X kit With

D2X Body

http://www.vistek.ca/prodimg/217764.jpg


Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

http://www.vistek.ca/prodimg/161526.jpg

Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G VR IF-ED Zoom-Nikkor

http://www.vistek.ca/prodimg/210020.jpg

$10,000 before taxes. I had better be earning money using that camera before I could justify that. A person could buy cheaper lenses, but why would you as those are required to match the level of the D2X :B

I have a small collection of Nikon lenses that would fit as well, however none are of the Auto Focus or ED glass variety :(

[Andrew Pratt]

Looks like Andrews Blue Bombers (which sux this year BTW) are playing in the USA now.

good riddance :)

[Snap]

Back in the day......11 years ago..... I used this for the High School Year Book and Newspaper!.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4376

I had 2 dark rooms and I got to develop all my own stuff. It was lots of fun. Cut lots of class that is for sure! :T

[Snap]

Had this 400MM lens witha mono pod

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4377

[Bing Fung]

The F4 is a great camera, almost as legendary as the F2 Photomic

http://auction-team.de/new_highlights/2002_09/0399_b.jpg

[Bing Fung]

Had this 400MM lens witha mono pod

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4377

1:2.8 is Kick ass for a 400mm lens, That puppy sold for about $6,000 if I remember correctly

[Snap]

I saw an old dude with one of those once. Or at least it looked like it. I was asking him why he did not spring for the new F4 and he just laughed at me and said when I got older and knew more I would understand...:confused: I just thought he could not affourd the F4. :nonod: what a young idiot I was!

[Snap]

I did not pay for it! The School hooked me up!

[Snap]

It made shooting football games and basketball games a LOT better that is for sure.

I think I was able to get 1/250 and some times even higher for shutter speeds with NO Flash!

[Snap]

I am trying to remember the flash I had.......something 283? :scratchhead: darn it Bing...I can't remeber.

[Lex]

nice disposable cameras and lens.

The girl before Suzy cut was Jordis. She was pretty good as well, agree.

It also seems to have made your posts run on and on and on snap, lol.

Lex

[Bing Fung]

I saw an old dude with one of those once. Or at least it looked like it. I was asking him why he did not spring for the new F4 and he just laughed at me and said when I got older and knew more I would understand...:confused: I just thought he could not affourd the F4. :nonod: what a young idiot I was!

:laughat: True Dat

This is still one of the most revered film cameras to this day.

http://www.lausch.com/wm6ttl.jpg

I bet a lot of amatures think the user can't afford a SLR :lol:

[Snap]

oh yeah...sorry.

Edit: As to not make another Post! :lol:

Bing what about the 2 inch stuff? Haselblad or something like that. There is another brand that was big too? :confused:

[Bing Fung]

I am trying to remember the flash I had.......something 283? :scratchhead: darn it Bing...I can't remeber.

Most F4's were mated with the SB24 flash.

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf4/flash/SB24/SB24itfavoritesA.JPG

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf4/flash/SB24/SB24itfavoritesC.JPG

[Snap]

Yeah but I told the school they did not have to spend the money on that flash cause I owned a flash with a belt pack charger. It did not work as good as that one probably did, but it was the Vivitar 283 Pro with belt pack batt.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4378

This allowed us to have the 400mm, 80-200 (or 70-210?) 28-80, 28mm and 135mm lens

The fixed lens had the 2.8 aps and the zooms I think were 4.5 or something like that.
Good times! :yesnod:

[Bing Fung]

Bing what about the 2 inch stuff? Haselblad or something like that. There is another brand that was big too? :confused:

You Know it :drool:

Hasselblad CM501.

http://www.thecamerastore.com/ProductImages/hasselblad_501cm.jpg

Poor soul had to use a view finder camera :lol:

http://www.apollo-hoax.me.uk/clipart/camera/Hass2.gif
This is the modified CM500EL that when to the moon

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/moon/apollo12.jpg

The other big names in the medium and large format were Mamiya, Bronica, Linhof.

[Snap]

a buddy of mine his parents did wedding and stuff. They had 2 of them. We went to the "wildlife park" in Dallas and he did not even use his light meter! 8O I asked him what he was doing...he said I say.....F6.5 and 1/250 shutter speed, what's your fancy camera say? :thanku: Dang it if he was not dead on every darn time. :confused: I tried to get him to mess up...the dude was a GOD! Right on every time.

:amen: :amen: :amen:

EDIT: Yeah Bing Mamiya, that is one that I looked at. But even that one was to much LOOT

[Bing Fung]

Yeah Bing Mamiya, that is one that I looked at. But even that one was to much LOOT

Any you had better be sure you weren't just snap shooting with those large format cameras, film and processing costs were/are outrageous as well :twisted:

Say, did I just make a correlation here....? Is "Snap" your Alis because you like to snap pictures? :scratchhead:

[taz13]

Not all pixels are created equal and nobody demonstrates this better than Phase One. Using Phase One’s software with their family of backs takes image quality to the next level. Capture 16-bit images with the H20 and H25 backs. Combining high quality CCDs with Phase One Capture One software achieves results that surpass those from film while providing the photographer with a productivity- and creativity-enhancing workflow.

Surprisingly, with the popularity of 11, 16 and 22 megapixel options, hundreds of 6 megapixel Phase One backs remain in active use in Canada and 6 megapixel popularity continues to hold. Proof positive that quality of photography and quality for the client stem from much more than just megapixels.

PHASE ONE H25
•22 megapixel CCD
http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4381&stc=1

The new world standard in capture quality. The H25 achieves near full-frame 645 performance with a 40x50mm capture area.
Phase One H25 with
1-year Classic Warranty
$30,995
Phase One H25 with
3-year Uptime Warranty
$33,995

PHASE ONE H20
•16 megapixel CCD
http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4382&stc=1
For those who love the classic square capture format, the H20 is the perfect solution.
Phase One H20 with
1-year Classic Warranty
$18,995
Phase One H20 with
3-year Uptime Warranty
$21,495

[Paul Wu]

Nice Camera's.

[RANT]

I hate TD Canada Trust! Do NOT DO ANY BANKING WITH THIS INSTITUTION!!!!

This is coming from a long time customer of this 'financial' RIP OFF Bank.

We are finalizing a refinancing of a rental property in Alberta. We have signed a power of attorney as the documents have to be filed in Alberta. Notice we don't live in Alberta. Well the bank has told us that we need to sign these documents in person in BC then send them to Alberta. I'm thinking that's more cost to me and we've done this before, so what's the problem??

I'm pretty much at the end of my rope with these guys. Banks, they are a great business to own as they know how to screw with their customers.

I don't think TD realizes how much bad customer relations can have on thier reputation and business. I'm am now going to actively look to switch to another institution. Before I was passive, I had moved all my money out, but kept the account as it was easier. Now I am PISSED!

What is really cool is that I can actively affect TD's bottom line. So if you have any RRSP's at TD I would recommend moving it from them. I can do that for you if you are in BC, or I can put you intouch with someone that can do it for you anywhere in Canada!

I am now on a mission to transfer as much money out of TD as I can and with the team that I am building that is going to be a lot of money leaving TD!!

Like I said, I won't hesitate in owning a piece of TD, as they can make money, but they won't be making money off of me!!!
[Rant]

[Snap]

Any you had better be sure you weren't just snap shooting with those large format cameras, film and processing costs were/are outrageous as well :twisted:

Say, did I just make a correlation here....? Is "Snap" your Alis because you like to snap pictures? :scratchhead:

No I got the nick name cause of my last name. It just so happens that "SNAP" fits with a TON of stuff. That only added to people using it.

Things get done in a "snap" when I do them, I "Snapped" and yelled at a guy, and the list goes on. :roflmao: I was joking with a new pilot once and he asked, "How did you get the call sign "Snap"?" I told him some young co-pilot much like yourself did not do what I said, and well sir.....the rest is history!" :roflmao: He did not say a thing for over an hour till the Aircraft comander told him I was joking. We all got a BIG laugh on that one! :roflmao:

[Snap]

.


PHASE ONE H25
•22 megapixel CCD
http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4381&stc=1

The new world standard in capture quality. The H25 achieves near full-frame 645 performance with a 40x50mm capture area.
Phase One H25 with
1-year Classic Warranty
$30,995
Phase One H25 with
3-year Uptime Warranty
$33,995

PHASE ONE H20
•16 megapixel CCD
http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4382&stc=1
For those who love the classic square capture format, the H20 is the perfect solution.
Phase One H20 with
1-year Classic Warranty
$18,995
Phase One H20 with
3-year Uptime Warranty
$21,495

:thud: oh my Lord, you can buy a BMW for those prices! :thud:

[Lex]

not a real bmw. Think Z8, Alpenia.

[Shane Martin]

well we just ordered the digital phone from Time Warner Cable. We got it cause it is the same price we are paying now with Sprint,
Snap, we have a similar plan thru Cox Cable here. $100 a month for digital cable + 4mb down cable modem + phone. Not a bad deal.

Speaking of cameras, the guy that took our wedding photos used a Russian made camera. I forgot the name but he's big into cameras and such. He did an amazing job.

[Snap]

Shane do you like the Phone service??

[Kevin P]

Man, TTP has gone from hot cars, to fast women, to sharp knives, and now cameras I'd have to sell my house to afford! 8O

22 Megapixels. Dang, do they stuff a 160 GB hard drive in there too?

[David Meek]

Run...

[David Meek]

From...

[David Meek]

33?...

[David Meek]

Flip?

As hurricane Rita is barrelling down on us, here's a nice shot from hurricane Isabel.

http://blog.lewrockwell.com/lewrw/archives/Hurricane%20Isabel2.jpg

[Stoney]

:storm: :storm: :storm: That picture is amazing! Must be a weird feeling to see something like that heading your way. :storm: :storm: :storm:

[Bing Fung]

Powerful, scary, yet awesome :E

[Shane Martin]

Shane do you like the Phone service??
Yes. Zero complaints.

[aud19]

Chris! Glad to hear from you... too bad not under better conditions. Take care out there ;)

Bing, best wishes for your mom, you better go check on her ;)

All that stuff kinda makes my blown CV joint look pretty minor :confused: Just another expense I didn't need though.... :(

WAAAY too much to comment on otherwise... so I'll just say :later:

[Andrew Pratt]

Interesting that you don't like TD Paul. We've banked with them for eons and have been extremely happy with them.

[taz13]

Man, TTP has gone from hot cars, to fast women, to sharp knives, and now cameras I'd have to sell my house to afford!
NO not camera, camera back, you still need the Hasslebad or Mayamia camera @ $5k and up. The H models tether you to a computer of sometype, laptop for field, desktop for studio, the P models are about 30% more and let you use compact flash and give as much portability as a medium format ever gives you.

[taz13]

Paul
I agree and it is also why I use a Credit Union.

[Bing Fung]

Thanks Jason, I just took my Mom for a light massage to maybe help with the aches and pains. It's close to my Grandma's so she'll head over there after.

Christine banks at the TD, I bank at the Royal :D

My Cousin, who is a Professional photographer uses digital backs for his Hasselblads. He has one of those 22 mp backs as well as some custom made 36mp camera that requires a lot of set-up to use. I think he stated it was worth somewhere +$50K

[Andrew Pratt]

Our family used to bank at the local Credit Union in the small town I grew up in but we got tired of the whole town knowing our financial business so we switched to the Bank of Montreal...which I now dispise for their arcane views towards farming and students :)

[Bent]

Are there any on-line only banks around?
or is ING Direct a bank?

[aud19]

I'm a RBC fan as well Bing. Always had great service from them :T My only complaint is the same I have of all banks, which is that they make TOO MUCH F'ING MONEY! :evil: :F There really should be no such thing as service charges and we should get real interest (See: ING) However ING wouldn't give us as good of a mortgage rate etc so....

[Paul Wu]

Trev: Glad you like the monitor. I was itching to buy the 20" one, but didn't. Here's a place to download a utility to check if there are any dead pixels. http://www.laptopshowcase.co.uk/downloads.php?id=1

Bing: Hope your mom feels better soon.

Pr@: Well my dislike of TD has been brewing for quite a while.

[Long Story Follows]
I have been a long term client with TD for well over 20 years. In that time I've had savings and chequing account, car loans, RRSP's and mortgages. So this is not a simple I hate a bank flavour of the month. TD has steadily been providing poor service to me since 1998 and they have been going down hill and hit pretty much rock bottom as of Sept of 2001. You see in Aug of 2001 I completed the sale of my condo, but come Sept 4, the fist business day of the month, my mortgage payment from TD comes out of my account.

As I'm refinancing my rental unit, I'm going through a mortgage broker, we settle on TD as offering the best product. I had a bit of reservation, but decided, I'll go with what he has worked out. It's going good, and TD is starting to redeem themselves. There are some items in the terms that I have to adjust and didn't get everything I wanted, but that's how comprimises work, right? You get something and I get something.

Well now we are in the final stages and then this lawyer and signing thing comes up. That was the last straw for me. Truely the straw that broke this camels back. My wife feels the same way.

As much as I don't like any of the other institutions, I will take my business somewhere else. I have a credit union in mind and have existing dealings with them.

I really wanted this to work out, but maybe it's just not going to happen.

I called my branch that will be servicing the mortgage, and they say they can't do anything because it's through a mortgage broker. I got a contact number for the TD person that is supposed to handle these things and called and the phone just went on ringing. Like have you heard of voice mail??

The funny thing is, if TD did not have this policy in place, everything would be fine, I would not have felt one way or the other, etc. But I am still mad!
[long story finished]

[Coles notes]
The bank screwed me once. Now their policy is nickle and diming me again and I'm just fed up. Going to look to move my money out and have begun the process.
[end]

Chris: Glad to see you posting. I wish you and your family well.

Erik: Hi. :later:

Bent: I'm not aware of any on-line only banks. I think PC Financial was the closest, but I heard that was closing down. I think Citizen's bank is a branchless bank, but I've heard some bad service stories.

I've got a nice ING savings account.

Jason: Like I said Banks are a great business to own cause they know how to screw the average consumer over with all those fees.

How a bank used to work is they kept your money and paid you a small interest rate and then turned around and lent that money to other people and charged a higher interest rate. The difference is how the bank made all their money and paid for everything.

Now the bank does the above, but now charges for basically everything you do with the bank. So the old profit is still there from the spread, but they are cost recovering everyting. In fact internet banking is the worst! You maintain your computer, you pay for your connection, and you do all the data entry! The bank charges you for that service. Sure you may have a 'free' service but you pay for it somewhere and the bank discounts it for you. I've seen the phrase they use on my statements.

So the last time I got a loan for a car at TD. I told them they better not charge me the $40 to put a lean on my car. The lady said why? Well because I'm going to make my payments and if I don't that's the cost of you doing business with me! And they didn't charge me. How I knew about that $40 charge was they did that to me the very first time.

Kev: I hope you can find an insurance company for your home. That really sucks how you are getting screwed over.

[Paul Wu]

Thanks for those S3 pics! I thought that might be a few years away!

[aud19]

Thanks for those S3 pics! I thought that might be a few years away!

It's a custom job.... ;)

[Lex]

RITA IS NOW CAT 5 HURRICAINE.


Hurricane Rita becomes third most intense storm on record, according to National Hurricane Center figures.

If I was anywhere near the Texas coast, I'd be moving north NOW.

Doug

[aud19]

Good luck David and any other Texans.... :confused:

[Andrew Pratt]

Are there any on-line only banks around?

Well you could deposit the money into my paypal account. I promise to only take half of it each month in fee's which should be improvement over what you have now:) If you need to withdraw funds fire me an email and I'll take my cut and pay you back. Sound fair?

[Trevor Schell]

Read this!


Subject: true or false

> Can you guess which of the following are true and which are false?
>
> Read each carefully and decide which are true and which are false:
>
> 1. Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the
morning.
> 2. Alfred Hitchcock didn't have a belly button.
> 3. A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately 2 teeth every 10 years.
> 4. People do not get sick from cold weather; it's from being indoors a lot
> more.
> 5. When you sneeze, all bodily functions stop, even your heart!
> 6. Only 7 per cent of the population are lefties.
> 7. Forty people are sent to the hospital for dog bites every minute.
> 8. Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until they are 2-6
> years old.
> 9. The average person over 50 will have spent 5 years waiting in lines.
> 10. The toothbrush was invented in 1498.
> 11. The average housefly lives for one month.
> 12. 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year.
> 13. A coat hanger is 44 inches long when straightened.
> 14 The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute.
> 15. Your feet are bigger in the afternoon than any other time of day.
> 16. Most of us have eaten a spider in our sleep.
> 17. The REAL reason ostriches stick their head in the sand is to search
for
> water.
> 18. The only two animals that can see behind themselves without turning
> their heads are the rabbit and the parrot.
> 19. John Travolta turned down the starring roles in "An Officer and a
> Gentleman" and "Tootsie."
> 20. Michael Jackson owns the rights to the South Carolina State anthem.
> 21. In most television commercials advertising milk, a mixture of white
> paint and a little thinner is used in place of the milk.
> 22. Prince Charles and Prince William NEVER travel on the same airplane,
> just in case there is a crash.
> 23. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle built in 1903 used a tomato can
for
> a carburetor.
> 24. Most hospitals make money by selling the umbilical cords cut from
women
> who give birth. They are used in vein transplant surgery.
> 25. Humphrey Bogart was related to Princess Diana. They were 7th cousins.
> 26. If coloring weren't added to Coca-Cola, it would be green.
>
> See answers below
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> They are all true!!!!!!
>
> Now go back and think about #16

[Andrew Pratt]

Actually the egyptians had toothbrushes...

http://www.asme.org/mechanicaladvantage/March2001/toothbrush.html

[Trevor Schell]

Nice antique cameras on the other page guys! :yesnod:
My Dad had a Minolta 35mm , actaully still does with many additional lenses.
He only uses his Canon G5 though right now.

Well, I used to Bank at ScotiaBank but have since switched
to TD and they have been great to us.
My RRSP's are also with TD now and I have made a nice gain on them in the last 4
months.
Couldn't be happier.:B

[Trevor Schell]

Paul, I checked and no dead pixels on this display!
Well, for $989 this is certainly an awesome DeLL deal.
This is one awesome screen
I am loving it! :hump:

[Trevor Schell]

Andrew, According to your link..
The First Toothbrush
In the seventeenth century, Europeans often used rags or sponges dipped in sulfur oil or a salt solution to rub their teeth clean. Sometimes these rags were attached to a stick to help reach the back teeth, but the teeth were essentially being mopped, rather than brushed. From this practice evolved the first toothbrush, invented in 1780 by William Addis of Clerkenwall, England.

[Andrew Pratt]

I guess it must depend on just what you define as a toothbrush...and you'd have to think sulfer oil can't be fun!

[Chris D]

That is a bit bizzaro about Chris's wife checking his posts here on the HTG. I was a little freaked out by that. Sorry Chris.

And that's exactly why it bothered me so much, too. Not just because it affects me, but all of us enjoy TTP as a place where we can just talk freely. I debated not telling you guys, but... whatever. Hopefully it'll stop and be a moot point.

Nick, I'm glad you got the wings. I realize you're not going to wear big silver Air Force wings on your T-shirt the next time you fly or anything, but hey... it's the best I've got. :)

All you Gulf/plains people, stay safe over the next week.

[Gordon Moore]

HSBC is supposed to be pretty good for an independant bank. I've heard good things about them:

http://www.hsbc.ca/hsbc

We use a credit union....I was with TD for years and I agree with Paul.....poor customer service....high bank fees.....and an overall lack of empathy soured my outlook. I pulled everything I had from TD.

Many other people I know have stated similar stories as Paul. Especially the ones with business accounts. They got so frustrated, they yanked everything. I will never deal with TD as long as I breathe.

[Bing Fung]

Morning Gang :later:

Chris, no doubt that would bother you, its like something out of a movie. Be well!


David hope you are safe and secure too.

[Lex]

The Bank of Lex is secure. You guys up there just send me your money, I'll watch it fer' ya'. I could especially use watching it fer' ya' during my construct phase if I do my addition.

Lex

[Gordon Moore]

I'm not offended by it. Marriages should be an open door. What's so secretive that needs to be hidden? If it's a big secret then it's probably something, someone shouldn't do or say. If you have to hide the fact you post girly pics or say stuff you normally wouldn't say around your spouse (not singling out anyone, just presenting an example), then you and your spouse have internal problems. Plus when you keep secrets and you eventually get "busted" (and you will) it's a thousand fold worse.

We don't know the whole story of why she felt the necessity to check in on what's said on the guide. There's obviously a communication issue and 2 sides to every story.

I'm not saying one's more right than the other, but we don't know any of their issues (and personally between you me and the wall-paint, I don't wanna know, it's none of my business) and really marital distress would be better served with a marriage councillor, clergy or off-line since it's really a personal matter between the couple

In My Humblest Opinion.

All that said, Chris, I hope you two work through your problems....every couple experiences stuff. I'm sure the travel plays a big part. So for you, your wife and daughter's sake I hope you all get past this (whatever it is)

:)

Later guys

[Shane Martin]

There's obviously a communication issue and 2 sides to every story
Or a trust issue.

[Lex]

Ok, I have to disagree on some of what you said Gordon.

I will make my comments available via email or PM and not air them here.

[Bing Fung]

Could we refrain from debating about Chris's situation unless Chris tells us it's oK to do otherwise?

Chris, Sorry, if you would like us to stop talking about it, just let us know. It is none or our business and we (I think I can speak for most of the gang) are only interested from a Brotherly standpoint. We worry about you and your problems too. We are here for you should you need to air it out or require a different perspective.



Trev, seen these at Canadian Tire

http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/images/Assortments/PrimaryAssortments/Recreation/SkateboardsScooters/0279890_450_CC_4896d.jpg

33cc Single cylinder, air cooled, 2-stroke engine
Centrifugal clutch with chain drive
Speeds up to 20km/hr
1.5 L Fuel Capacity with fuel consuption of 2.2L/100km
Maximum rider capacity: 198 lbs.
Rated Power : 0.6kw/6500 rpm, Torque : 0.9Nm/3800 rpm
990mm Tires, 35psi
Exclusive to Canadian Tire


What cha think? If I got one we could have scooter drags :roflmao:

[Bent]

Maximum rider capacity: 198 lbs.

oh well, that excludes me...

[Kevin P]

Hey guys, for what seems like the first time in ages, I actually received some GOOD news for a change! 8O My insurance company finally gave in and is going to rescind the negligence charge and they're not going to cancel our homeowner's policy now! This is a MAJOR load off my back. I was having major issues trying to get new insurance lined up before the old policy was to run out end of October, while at the same time dealing with the still open claims due to the house not being finished yet, replacement items not bought yet, etc.

I am *SO* relieved! I think this just added 5 more years to my lifespan! :yeah:

So, how are you guys doing?

[Andrew Pratt]

Great news Kevin.

I'd fit that scooter....hmm I might just have found my new ride to work ;)

[Lex]

Kevin, that is a huge load off. I was thinking about some of that offline myself yesterday, what a predicament you must have been in, telling prospective insurers you just had a major claim, or they see it on a common report maybe. I mean unless you could pay a house off, then the finance company would put their own expensive insurance on it!

And that's an accidental flip, purely accidental.
The garage company I may talk to

http://www.gbtinc.com/pic1.jpg

[taz13]

Maximum rider capacity: 198 lbs.
I'm out

I can tell where my eavestrough is leaking this morning as there are icicles hanging from the areas that leak :cry: :cry: Goodbye summer see you again in 9 or 10 months. :cry: :cry:

At least there is good to great snowmobiling up here and it should start in 6 or 7 weeks.

[Lex]

We may be snowboarding here today as well, at 92 deg F. lol.

[Gordon Moore]

Great news Kevin.

I'd fit that scooter....hmm I might just have found my new ride to work ;)

It'd only take you half a day to get there
:B

Yeah, I more than meet the weight requirements. :rofl:

[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Hey gang! :sn :sn :sn

Congrats Kev! That's great news...

Have a wonderful day everyone!

E

[taz13]

Lex
If you are taking votes, I would vote for the barn style and if I could get away with it and the setting was right, I would use traditional area barn colours.

[GregoriusM]

[b]Chris, Sorry, if you would like us to stop talking about it, just let us know. It is none or our business and we (I think I can speak for most of the gang) are only interested from a Brotherly standpoint. We worry about you and your problems too. We are here for you should you need to air it out or require a different perspective.


You speak for me. We're here for you Chris. :T

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:later: y'all!

[taz13]

We may be snowboarding here today as well, at 92 deg F. lol.
8)
Out at the driving range for a short while, can you get about 10 compression balls. With the current AM temps that would probably give me a ball I can hit, without feeling like I just hit the tee marker. We use paving stones for markers.

[Lex]

Taz:
Well, the only place I have the setting for a barn really would be if I could buy some of the property behind me. The other thing that can get you on the existing lot is, you can't go above the roofline of the existing house without a variance. "could" be an issue.

Frankly, from the front of my house, as long as I am below roofline, you won't even know about this project as it will all be behind my house. What I do will be in plain sight of a couple of some neighbors, and free standing buildings are a violation of restrictions. Even though I have a free standing 10 X 12 barn now. But that is not on a true foundation. It is right at the back of my property line, tucked in with the trees so it blends really well with the surroundings.

I could definitely attach a barn style building to my house, but the question is, asthetically, how that will look. Probably not to good.

If I attach to my house, other than the roofline specification, and no exposed block, the only other restriction is staying 25 feet from rear property line without a variance. With a variance, I could go however close I propose, maybe 10-15 feet would be fine.

But a couple of things,

1. I don't want to totally piss off all my neighbors, and
2. I hate for it to mess up my entire back yard flow as far as pushing things back.

I may see about buying some land from the farm behind me, and who knows, might catch them at a time where I could do that. Then again, might not, and they probably wouldn't want to destroy the squareness of the property lines. (1 corner is against my corner. Then again, not sure how their property is deeded, or if they could sell me a portion of it.

It probably makes the most sense to go up with my project over a back bedroom, then over a garage. But I didn't get much response from the first contractor about that idea. They felt it better to stay on the ground, even though done correctly, I still think that could work to solve some issues of going further and further back into the rear of the property.

The fact is, an open faced barn against the rear of my house probably makes the most sense of all space wise and cost wise. But again, the asthetics of that...

Doug

[Bing Fung]

Pick number 6 Ma-Lord :lol:

I like the bottom Right :yesnod: Provided it gives you at added living space you wer after.

[taz13]

It'd only take you half a day to get there
and a 1/2 day to get home, whats wrong with that, oh right he isn't a regions hydro worker so he doesn't get paid to drive around!

[Bent]

OUch!

[Lex]

1 Number 6 with a side of raised roof it is. lol.

But seriously Bing, it's not really a matter of 1-6 pick. this outfit takes a basic 2 car garage, then gives you a price range for adding cars, 3 car, 4 car, then once they get to the site, and you get real specific as in get me a building with 3 car garage, living space 1 end, roof pitch 38 degrees (whatever), siding cedar, doors metal insulated, now how much? So, the bottom right is priced as a 4 car garage. just happens they put windows on one end, not a door.

that's sort of how they do it. They will not attach to house though, that part is up to you, if it has to be attached to meet restrictions. I have seen 3 foot strips of roofline tied to buildings to meet the requirement of no separate buildings.

[David Meek]

Goodbye summer? 8O Sheesh, not only do we have a little squall out in the Gulf coming our way, it's supposed to hit a record high today - 100 d Farenheit. Taz, I'm just a bit jealous. :)

Kevin, that's awesome about the insurance! Getting some good news after so long a time of indecision has GOT to feel good.

Bing, thanks for the thoughts. It sounds like your mom is doing a bit better and that's great.

I'm not even going to "weigh in" on the scooter weight limit thingy. Let me get back on the island for another few months and then we can talk.

Lex ol' man, I like number 2, the blue-gray two-story. Just call me the contrarian.

[aud19]

Hey everybody :later:

Well there's not much that's posted here that's offensive, especially from Chris that I can recall , mostly just us and our toys and talking about our lives :B Anyhoo... I agree, not really any of our business but if Chris needs to talk to any of us I'm sure we'd be more than willing via PM's/emails ;) Best of luck getting through this with your family Chris :T

Nice scooter :B How well would it work in the snow though for you prairie dwellers? :lol: I'm within weight specs.... but I think I'd rather ride my bike :lol:

Doug I think you'd be happiest with a proper addition. Also don't let the contracter tell you what you want, he's there to tell you how he can do what you want best. If he can't do it, find someone else ;)

[aud19]

Oh yeah... sorry Kev... Congrats on the insurance :T I BET that's a relief!!

[taz13]

Just the occasional link from the left coast.


Glad you liked it Ben, but I was sorta thinking of the Gillam guys who have to repeat the same loop 10 times a day to kill a 9 hr day minus 2 coffee breaks of unknown length and lunch of the same duration, etc. But I am an equals rights kind of guy, I'll pick on the south just as I do the north. :B :P :P

[Bent]

Oh yeah I have broad shoulders, I can handle it...

But you just wait... As soon as this most recent "Thompson" storm passes, I'll be right back on your case.

For now though, I can't throw any crap in the air, 'cause it would probably wind up landing on me.

[Lex]

Again, you guys don't get to pick a number, or building, lol. These are example projects.

Jason, you are right, I know that, I should determine, but they did make some valid points about staying below the roof tip. It would limit space in the upper level as far as a 2 story addition going over the existing bedroom. I probabaly screwed up and should have put my house up another block or two when I built it. But, part of my objectives were to minimize steps and height of things like decks. I may have went to the extreme, as I did wind up 1 block to low at the top side of house and wound up putting vent boxes in the ground.

[Bing Fung]

That scooter is at Canucktire for $299 :T

Trev has an electric scooter that he use to go exersizing on :lol: It would be great to have Scooter drags :lol:


Good to hear you are alright David. Mom is doing fine. She hurts, but generally is in good spirits :)


Hey Doug, pick number 6!


:laughat: :roflmao: :rofl:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4384&stc=1


Understood Lexi, What ever you come up with will be a nice addition to your place. I showed Christine those pictures of you, Chris and the BMWs once. She said "it looked like you live in a beautiful area!" I said yes you probably do because it looks just like North Carolina and the areas I have been there.

[Lex]

exercise scooter. :rofl:

haha on # 6 Bing.

I'll shoot some pics of the Back and show you all some mockups soon. Thanks on the area, it is a nice area, and I admit it's peaceful looking out my bathroom window in the morning looking at the ridgeline (nice toronado catcher), and except for a new house going on spoiling the right side a bit, it's about as clean a view as you get in a subdivision.

[Nick M]

Scooter - I'm out.
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Kevin - Congrats! As said above, that must be a huge relief!
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Doug - I like the middle left unit. Having one huge door is nice. My mother has a two car garage, and whenever I go to visit her she usually has me bringing something in/out. It would be so much nice to have a single double-width door.

That pisses me off with all the town regulations too regarding building rules on your property. Around here we have a crap load of town laws regarding the modification of houses built in the 1700s. You have to have town approval before painting/modifying anything, and some neighborhoods restrict parking cars in your driveway... they have to be in the garage to preserve an "olde-tyme country atmosphere" :roll: Please...

If it wasn't for Autumn in New England, the Red Sox, and Unions I'd be out of this part of the country! :lol:

I see myself moving homebase to the north-left coast in a few years (I'm 23, so definetly before I'm 30). Maybe I should move to rural montana, then nobody would mess with me!
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Mother Nature screwed me again! Four lessons in a row! Clear skies, but 25kt gusts rule out todays proposed flight into Manchester, NH. I swear, she (Mother Nature) has something against me! Going to try for the trip again tomorrow at 10:30am (1430Z... gotta' practice my Zulu times).

Had a nice grilled chicken w/veggies grinder for lunch. Deli Mustard instead of the usual Oil & Vinegar... a bit lighter. Just ordered 20lbs of 90% burger and a 10lb box of natural casing deli-style hot dogs for the hot rod party. Last night at the weekly meeting the guys increased the budget because they want more food! :lol: One of the other guys is going to pick up some Turkeys to deep fry, along with 20lbs of sirloin tips! MAN FOOD! ;x(

Lets see... figuring 30 out of the 40 members will show up, that works out to 40oz of meat per person! :roflmao: It's a long drawn out eating process over the span of 8hrs. I'm breaking my diet for just that one day. :B

[taz13]

NYY -
BOS 0.5

:P :P

Whats autumn? We have white and not white ;)

I can't throw any crap in the air, 'cause it would probably wind up landing on me.
So, I should stock up on the black crap then. Amber and white are always in stock. :rofl: :^x

[Nick M]

NYY -
BOS 0.5:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:

[taz13]

I have a nosey neighbour who is totally screwed right now. She has been watching me today and called my sister to try and find out what I am doing. She saw me fire up the grill and put a big pan in it and then pour in a 40 lb bag of washed sand, close the lid and walk away. It is driving her crazy. I am just drying the sand out so I can use it to weight the base of some new towers and 2 surround stands. Still have to dry the sand for those. :rofl: :rofl:

[David Meek]

Taz, now you need to walk up and down the sidewalk in front of her house going "Here kitty, kitty". :B

[Bent]

Taz, get a opaque drink cup, and carry it around staggering down the sidewalk screaming curses at people who aren't really there.

Then pretend to take a cell phone call and explain very loudly that you think you are more than capable of disposing of such waste, and to hell with what the Center for Comunicable Diseases says. :LOL

[taz13]

Not a chance, that might put her over the edge.
With her on alert, I don't need a security system. If you are old enough, think Aunt Bea in The Andy Griffith Show. :lol:

[taz13]

Taz, get a opaque drink cup, and carry it around staggering down the sidewalk screaming curses at people who aren't really there.
And the difference between that and a normal day around here is? :rofl:

[Lex]

Well, in a way it's for my protection too Nick. I do realize some restrictions can be over the top, that's for sure, my neighborhood is not so much like that. Mostly, it's pretty reasonable. I don't agree with 35 and 25 feet front and rear setbacks, I think that's to much on a lot the size I have here. It leaves you little flexibility to add on to much.

Hey, if they want an old time feel, everyone should park in the road. Around here, people didn't even have drive ways in the old time houses, they parked on the freekin road out front!

[Lex]

examples of our restrictions are, no more than 4 cars sitting outside. No detached buildings. (ok, we fudge on this), but then someone will abuse this, there's a building someone put in down the road, and the heatherns didn't even put foundation covers on, so you see the blocks that level it. THAT is not right. At least they can cover up the block with proper edging. Me, I used riverrock to create my own foundation look. My next door neighbor commented out great it looked. Unfortunately, I ran out on the low side, that nobody see's much, and need some stone to finish that area.

[Snap]

:later:
Hi guys....was busy all day...did not even have a chance to look today at the TTP. So no comment from Snappy. Lots or stuff going on work related.
Going to sit down and watch some TV!
:)

See you all tomorrow

[David Meek]

Jim started it...

[David Meek]

Let's finish it...

[David Meek]

How 'bout...

[David Meek]

A flip. Here's a current shot of our "evacuation". :p:

http://images.chron.com/content/news/photos/05/09/22/day3/12.jpg

[aud19]

Work = busy :(

Stay Safe David!

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys! :later:

Cool Scooter Bing! :T
Scooter racing sounds good to me.
We could chase rabbits and stuff.
Actually the exercise comes from
starting the motor with the pull cord.
By the time you get it started , your too tired to ride it
since you have to stand. Now if you could lay down on it, that would be a
different story! :alol:

[Trevor Schell]

David!,,
How close is the storm coming to you.
Are you going to evacuate too?
Scary that storm is from what I have heard! :E

[Bing Fung]

For some reason or another I just feel like.....

http://www.urbanharem.co.uk/prodpics/badges/misc/freakout.jpg


Tell us again how you loved exercising on your motorized scooter Trev :roflmao:


BTW Trev, don't forget to vote for which garage number you think Lex should build :lol:

[Chris D]

Chris... (snip) ...Be well!


Hmmm... isn't the "Be well" salutation directly out of the anal-future of the movie "Demolition Man"? :)

No worries, guys, I appreciate the thoughts. I've always felt that it would be inappropriate for me to air marital gripes to co-workers or in any sort of public forum, so that one thing I mentioned to you guys was just to explain why I hadn't been posting for a little bit here in TTP. Definitely not even CLOSE to the main issues that Jen and I are working through. She and I are going to be doing some work together for a while to see if we can work things out. Although I need to be respectful of her and not air out dirty laundry details, I'll at least let you guys know if all is alright. You guys are friends, and we share things with each other. There's just some things sometimes that have to trump that to put a marriage first--if nothing else, than at least out of respect and honor.

Kev, I'm glad to hear the good news! Catch me up--how's the progress going on the house!

Kev, Nick, and others-- I'm probably going to be in Atlantic City, Boston, and Foxwoods, CT next weekend. Anybody want to get together there?

[David Meek]

David!,,
How close is the storm coming to you.
Are you going to evacuate too?
Scary that storm is from what I have heard! :E
We're going to stay and ride it out. Rita is jinking around right now so we're not sure how far away the eye will pass. It was moving more to the northeast than originally thought which was good for us, but the last position at 10:00 PM CDT supposedly has it bending back more westward - boo, hiss. Best case for us is that she drops to a Cat 3 or 2 before landfall and doesn't come straight up the Ship Channel from Galveston Bay. Right now she's supposed to come in late tomorrow (Friday) night or early Saturday morning.

[Chris D]

Taz, now you need to walk up and down the sidewalk in front of her house going "Here kitty, kitty". :B

:rofl: Taz, I just laugh at people like that. Why in the world would she call your sister? If you're not bothering her, not defacing your property or the neighborhood, not making drugs, why does she care what you're doing with your grill? I agree, I would be SO tempted to mess with a person like that, doing innocent but odd things just to throw her for a loop.

David, I'm very interested in your plans and how life goes for you. If there's absolutely any way I can help (okay, go ahead and insert joke about bringing a C-17) please let me know.

[David Meek]

Chris, who's joking? :) West Houston airport (http://www.airnav.com/airport/KIWS) is only a quarter of a mile down the street from us. It's a nice little suburban airport with a 3,953' runway you can use. The Globemaster is short-field capable, right? When can we expect you? :B

P.S. check your e-mail...

[Trevor Schell]

Well David!, Do take care..Be careful!

Chris,,Hope things work out for you!
I am pretty sure they will.:yesnod:

Bing!!
Funny stuff on the scooters..:rofl:
As for Lex's Garage..I would say #6 looks like
a winner.
http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4384&stc=1

[taz13]

My neighbour just left, another guitarist, which brings me to the problem. 2 amps running at 30w plus who knows what effects screaming at any given time. Anyone know where I can get quality earplugs that don't affect the sound quality just the level.
Because the neighbour is going on nights I ordered his new guitar for him so it is delivered here and not wake him up during the day. Not quite sure of his choice in colour :throwup:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4392&stc=1

[Chris D]

Yes, I can land (and have!) with less runway than that, with multiple Humvee's and cargo pallets in the back. We train for it constantly.

[Bent]

I'd bet Chris can get that Globemaster stopped in 800' of clear runway.
I remember you posting how fast you can make it desend with it all hanging out and thrust divertors engaged (in mid-flight), I think it was the equivalent of 60 knots vertical?

[Lex]

Strange, post got drubbed, and went to a page that said invalid link, weird.

That's the new word of the day "Drubbed".

Chris, that's balls of steel man, really. Flying that monstrous thing.

Lastly, I said, I sort of like the baby blue Guitar.

[Lex]

More realistic David, would be Nick flying a 2 man open bi-plane in there to pick you up, and dusting some crops along the way. :)

You guys got the hatches battened down? Worried about you all David, really am.

[Bing Fung]

Morning Gang :later:

Chris, sonnofagun it is too, however it should be "Be Well, Chris Dotur" <circular hand wave jesture> :lol:

David, either your really brave, or you have a strong feeling it will not affect you as badly, and staying put could be the smart thing. They were showing on the news last night the mass exodus on the interstates. People were runing out of gas due to the length of time in traffic it was taking to get out of Dodge :confused:

[Snap]

The Balls Chris has to pull the throttles to max reverse while FLYING takes BIG BALLS! 8O And NO I am not JOKING they do that crap on the C-17. :nonod: Sweet plane, I like the fact that they can call home on the darn plane! All we can do is a phone patch via HF radios! :nonod:

That C-17 is SWEET! I wish the Marines would buy a bunch of them! :T the only problem is the Marines need a plane that we can treat like a $2 Whore! We are...shal we say..."less than gentle" with our gear! Like when some buddies of mine landed on a Freeway in Bagdad! 8O Who needs a stinking run way? NOT us baby! :T

Chris glad to hear from you man. If you ever get gas in at the pit, shoot me an email first I got your lunch!

David- Be safe bro. Good luck!

[Lex]

The scary part may be Snap, they were aiming for the runway, lol. After all, they are Marines, not pilots, right? ;)

If Nick was a marine, he'd pin those wings Chris gave him right to his chest, I mean through the skin. So, wearing them or not would not be an issue.

[Lex]

Fuel shot up 30 cents a gallon since yesterday, here we go again, and likely worse this time. They've rumored 5.00 a gallon and lines to get any gas at all.

[Andrew Pratt]

They're talking that our gas is about to jump as well. I'm sitting on nearly a full tank so hopefully we can ride this latest gouge out.

Keep safe David.

[Bent]

he Marines need a plane that we can treat like a $2 Whore!

funny, I need a two dollar whore that I can treat like an airplane, LOL.

[Snap]

The scary part may be Snap, they were aiming for the runway, lol. After all, they are Marines, not pilots, right? ;)

If Nick was a marine, he'd pin those wings Chris gave him right to his chest, I mean through the skin. So, wearing them or not would not be an issue.

:poke: hey that was a good poke there Lex!

But you are not allowed to "PIN" the wings on people any more. Its a :nono: You can get into BIG trouble :smackbutt:

And they were not aiming for the run way lex! :roflmao: It was actually pretty cool. It was on the news durring the invasion. US forces had not got the airport yet, so they landed on the interstate!

Just to clarify some things.....The Marines are a part of the Department of the Navy......The MEN"S Department! :roflmao:

[Lex]

Sorry Jim, I couldn't resist a good joke opp. :) You got to admit, that was funny.

[Nick M]

Mornin' fellers. http://mysite.verizon.net/nicholasmosher/morning.gif

Chris - Sorry man, I have a very hectic schedule between now and the end of October. Have to cover 3wks of vacation (70hr workweeks... :java: ), fit in flight lessons, study for my FAA written, and study for my Grade 6 wastewater license. Oh, and sleep too! Are you flying into Logan or are you taking a C-17 into Westover?
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It would probably take me a good 2 days to make my way down to Texas in an open cockpit biplane (If I had my ticket and a tailwheel endorsement that is). Even inland Texas has some pretty good winds right now with gusts in the 50kt range. I think Chris should bring in the C-17 too!

Just finished checking out the satellite/doppler scans of the NorthEast along with the weather outlooks and my flight this morning doesn't look too hot. Winds are supposed to be pretty strong here today too with gusts in the 25kt range. Waiting for my instructor to call me... Damn! That will make five ina row! :M My instructor is leaving for a week again to bring an ailing friend out to South Dakota to see Rushmore, so if today is a no-go I won't be flying until October 3rd! :rant: :(
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How is everything going David (fixed:D)? Whats the inside scoop on the situation down there?

[taz13]

But you are not allowed to "PIN" the wings on people any more. Its a You can get into BIG trouble
Yeah, They de-commision your regiment because you are not politically correct :evil:
Just to clarify some things.....The Marines are a part of the Department of the Navy......
You don't really want any pokes on "THAT" one do you? :P
The MEN"S Department!
Thats because untill recently they didn't allow women on ship. So they.... :rofl:

Morning all :later:

[Nick M]

no flying... *sulk*

[taz13]

Beautiful flying weather here, cool, crisp, frosty, calm. Winds are dead for once.
Only reason it is like this is because I am not flying anywhere. Wish I could send you some of this Nick, But if I could, the nonflyers, might get upset about temps that are close to as cold as you get in the winter. ;)

[Shane Martin]

If the Red Sox blow it this year, are they going to start another "curse" to blame stuff on? I hear Bill Buckner is a good target :)

[taz13]

:laughat: :laughat: :roflmao: :roflmao: Sorry Nick, but I like shots like that. :T

[taz13]

Well Should we move this along before Jason comes on line and tries for the flip??

[taz13]

That was 30 and this is 31.

[taz13]

And here is 32 so whoever wants can move this along.

[Shane Martin]

Moving on

[Shane Martin]

trying to

[Shane Martin]

avoid

[Shane Martin]

a snipe. but i get a flip anyway
here comes Rita. We expect to see reminants of it this weekend and monday. We need the rain but not because of this thing!

http://image.weather.com/images/maps/tropical/map_spectrop06_ltst_6nh_enus_600x405.jpg

[Lex]

ok, here's a tidbit of information for those that may want to know, David, as he's called here at the forum, doesn't like to be called Dave any more than I like to be called Dou.

[Shane Martin]

Aston Martin's "affordable" car. Only 100k. Even with me being a diehard Porsche fan, I'd buy this car.

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2006/aston.martin.v8.vantage/astonmartin.vantagev8.340.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2006/aston.martin.v8.vantage/astonmartin.vantagev8.act.f34.500.jpg

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2006/aston.martin.v8.vantage/astonmartin.vantagev8.int.500.jpg

[Andrew Pratt]

:drool: I love the looks of that car :yesnod:

[Nick M]

Shane - I've reached complete happiness with last seasons epic comeback over the Yanks and sweep of the World Series. No matter what I can die happy now... :rofl:

[taz13]

Nick
It could be worse, you could be a White Soxs fan as the W/Soxs go :toilet:

[Nick M]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4275484.stm

Oh man, terrible... :(

[Andrew Pratt]

More Aston pics :drool:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_Summary.asp?RT=216917

[Gordon Moore]

TGIF :T :party: 'course 2day was supposed to be my day off....good thing I moved it considering the black sky.

Hey Andrew, I'll try to pick up that clip this weekend. Maybe Saturday....you around? Or maybe I should take you up on your offer to have that buddy drop it off. I'm guessing the clip is at home.

[Bing Fung]

I think the Bo Sox story was the saddest sack one ever. Now that the ledgendary curse is broken, Sox fans can just be just like regular fans :lol:

[Snap]

Fox News did a documentary on the Marines. If you get the chance to watch it do it. "Company of Hero's" is the name. Pretty darn good. It does have a lot of live combat footage. Pretty amazing stuff.

Baseball SUCKS! :poke: @ nick! :lol:

[Andrew Pratt]

Gord yes its now back home. If I'm not around Glenda will be on Sat.

[aud19]

Howdy guys :later:

Still busy at work :confused:

Nice car! :P

Stay safe Gulf dwellers :T

[Paul Wu]

Have a great weekend everybody!

Busy here as well, didn't get some of the things that I wanted to today, but it has been pretty productive otherwise.

BMO is going to try and approve me for their mortgage. We'll see what happens. I should find out Monday.

I'm going to look at a new Palm Z2 with the GPS package at Costco. I hear it is on special for like $300.

Going to get ready to teach my class tonight and the rest of the weekend. Should be lots of fun. We're covering the investments module and retirement module tomorrow. Exam on Sunday. :) Well for me anyway, we'll see how much people studied this week.

[aud19]

Almost the weekend! :banana:

[taz13]

Whats a weekend? Oh right some people actually work only 5 days a week and get whats called weekends off. I prefer working 7 to get 7 off. or as now taking 7 days vacation to have 20 days off. ;)

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys! :later:

The Balls Chris has to pull the throttles to max reverse while FLYING takes BIG BALLS! And NO I am not JOKING they do that crap on the C-17.

I agree! , but are they this Big! :B
http://www.thetechzone.com/photo/data//510/1951alex_denise62.jpg?1893

:amen::amen::amen:

[taz13]

Do they come with their own air pumps?



:rofl: :rofl:

[Bent]

I've got a pump that might work... :yesnod:

[Chris D]

Chris, sonnofagun it is too, however it should be "Be Well, Chris Dotur" <circular hand wave jesture> :lol:

David, either your really brave, or you have a strong feeling it will not affect you as badly, and staying put could be the smart thing. They were showing on the news last night the mass exodus on the interstates. People were runing out of gas due to the length of time in traffic it was taking to get out of Dodge :confused:

And I just don't get that. Who the heck sits in bumper-to-bumper traffic and leaves their engine idling while they sit at dead stop for 30 minutes? Stupid.

Be Well, Bing Fung! You inspire Joy-Joy feelings in everyone around you. :)

As for my C-17, yes, if we deploy the thrust reversers in flight, we can achieve a maximum descent rate of 20,000 feet per minute. I guess I haven't done the math, but lets see... 6,000 feet is 1 NM, so you're going 3.33 NM/min, which is 200 NM/hour (200 knots) just in the vertical plane down towards the ground! That would be probably the equivalent of Nick flying one of the planes he's getting his license in, shutting off the engine, pointing it straight down towards the ground, and accelerating to maximum aircraft speed. :)

As for calling home, well obviously we have to use everything for official business only, but yes, we do have satellite telephone capabilities. Mostly we use it for command and control capabilities, calling back to headquarters in the states while we're around the world.

[Andrew Pratt]

As for my C-17, yes, if we deploy the thrust reversers in flight, we can achieve a maximum descent rate of 20,000 feet per minute.

Descent! I'd call that falling...and quickly! Amazing plane you fly Chris.

Watched Blade III tonight.

[GregoriusM]

Enjoy your weekend, kids! :later:

[Gordon Moore]

Be Well, Bing Fung! You inspire Joy-Joy feelings in everyone around you.

Demolition Man.
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Made my Mom's mint chocolate chip zucchini cake last night.....had some for breakfast :drool: :eating:

[Lex]

morning all, looks like things are bad, but could be worse from the storm.

[Bing Fung]

Morning Gang :later:


Be Well, Bing Fung! You inspire Joy-Joy feelings in everyone around you. :)



:laughat: Too funny, OK, I hav to pop that movie in now :lol:


As for my C-17, yes,....... <snip, whole buncha stuff mere mortals have no time to think about while it's happening> ....That would be probably the equivalent of Nick flying one of the planes he's getting his license in, shutting off the engine, pointing it straight down towards the ground, and accelerating to maximum aircraft speed. :)

Except this sucka is about 100 time bigger and a whole lot heavier with full payload. :E :E Bigg Balls

http://www.global-defence.com/2000/images/airlft2.jpg



Trev, you sure are in to those big Gunns :lol: :lol: