TTP XVIII Powered by the Legs of Bing

[GregoriusM]

I'm numb right now.

I got an email informing me that Mr. John Davis, president of URC (Universal Remote Control) passed away yesterday.

I've worked with him for over 5 years. I believe he was in his early fifties, and I know he had a wife and at least one young son.

I'm in shock right now.

He will really be missed. I can't believe he's gone.

Greg

[jimmyp58]

Somehow Shane, I knew you'd figure it out!

[taz13]

Morning All
For those enjoying the long weekend :T
For those working the long weekend :( :cry:
Have a good day all

[jimmyp58]

That is a shock Gregor....I didn't know you worked with him.

[Lex]

Greg, I am not familiar with URC or him, but I am sorry to hear this none the less.

Trevor, she looks better in those pics than the last ones. Of course her Breasts look like they should be in traction in both shots, but she's much prettier in those pics today.

Doug

[taz13]

They are in traction, look at the number of straps coming over the right shoulder on the bottom pic. :E

[aud19]

Morning guys :later:

Greg, sorry to hear buddy :( Try to do something to keep your mind off of it...

Off to do some yardwork before it gets too hot :later:

[Kevin P]

Looks like they discovered a 10th planet : http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/050729_new_planet.html

[Lex]

Actually there is some argument on whether Pluto is really a planet, along with this new one, so maybe 8 planets and 2 planet like rocks?

[Nick M]

Man am I tired... been up 23Hrs... :tired:

G'night fellas... :Z

[Kevin P]

Yeah but they've been calling Pluto a planet for decades, so they aren't going to change their tune on that now. And this new one is supposedly larger than Pluto, but it has a similarly eccentric orbit, so it is probably as dubious a planet as Pluto is.

[aud19]

Well Crosby's officially a Penguin....shocking!...:lol:

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that Vancouver would be the site of the 2006 entry draft.

The Canucks were 10th in the draft order and grabbed six-foot-two defenceman Luc Bourdon from the Val d'Or QMJHL team. He's the highest-drafted French-Canadian defenceman since Mathieu Biron in 1998. ''We're thrilled to get a big, strong, North American defenceman,'' said GM Dave Nonis. ''In the new NHL you're going to need mobility, and put that with his size, and we believe we got a special player.''

Have a good snooze Nick.

:later: everybody

[Bing Fung]

Hey Gang :later:

Trev is still fronting the girl with the (fake) Big Guns? :lol:
Cool on the lawn Trev, so when can we start practicing our chipshots off of it? :B

Have a good meeting Andrew and Jim :T

[Andrew Pratt]

We're having a lot of fun :yesnod:

Shane....:eating: ;)

Thank you unprotected Wi-Fi :)

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys!!:later:

Bing,,Big guns,,but I will tell you.
They are done right on her. They probably
look better covered up though..;)
Anyways, she is what it is all about!!:yesnod:

Gregor,,Sorry to hear about the loss.
It's always a shock when this happens to somebody you know.
Especially when it is sudden versus a prolonged illness.
Hope you can cope with it in a non-threatening way to your health.
Hang in there buddy!

Jason,,I am going to watch the draft as I had recorded it today.
Good to hear Vancouver got a good player too.
My Penguins are going to rock in the future.
The Flyers are going to be great too, due to the young guys
they were able to sign on. Can't wait for OCT 5 when the new season and new beginning of the NHL era starts.

[Trevor Schell]

Andrew,,What are you doing?
Trip to where with who..Jimmy?

[Trevor Schell]

Bing! :smackbutt: :wedgie:

:frypan:

:laughat:

[jimmyp58]

The gang!

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4014&stc=1

Yeah Shane, check out what we're drinking!!!

[Lex]

looks like your average golfer's convention to me. I mean, you are all in golf shirts. :)

[Shane Martin]

Can't read the photo! Too small. I'm sure Andrew has some high resolution shots though.
Wait,,I don't get MTV,,I might
not get this show then.
No MTV????? :scratchhead:

Speaking of the draft, american hockey players did well I thought.

We bought a new TV cabinet for the bedroom. I'll snag a pic.

[Paul Wu]

Howdy fellas. A quiet weekend.

I just saw an ad for a Sony ES3000, and wouldn't you know it the store was closed when I discovered the ad and won't be open Sunday or Monday.

I'm hoping it will still be there sometime next week, as I don't know when I'll make it there. Oh and the price is right, C$788! I think that's a killer deal, it might be a demo unit, but I need to take a look!

[Nick M]

Refreshed! Slept from 6pm yesterday until 5am this morning. I feel like a new man! :B
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Jimmy - Did you guys have a top-secret meeting on the international expansion of your business? You guys must have exchanged business cards, played golf, talked about your secretaries hind-ends, smoked some cubans, and discussed quarterly profits. Next year you can move up to the box-seats and private-booths at major sporting events once Andrew takes over a 50% market share in Canada. Then comes the NL A/V Mercedes fleet of company cars. :T See, I can get a job for one of those Psychic telephone lines...:lol:
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10 Planets... now we're going to have to add another word onto that acronym 3rd graders learn them by.
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Have a flight lesson today and another tomorrow (that I rescheduled from yesterday due to my 12hr work shift). Can't wait to get up in the air today.

Yesterday I made a couple weeks worth of meals ahead and froze them, kinda like high quality TV dinners (not nearly as good as fresh though). I also make a few salads up along with a dessert. So all I have to do all week for work meals is grab a dinner from the freezer, grab a salad container, grab a dessert container, piece of fruit, bottle of seltzer & dressing, and hit the road. Over the past couple years it has really saved time during the week, especially when I'm working overtime.

Haven't had time to hit the Berkshire Range lately, so I've been climbing stairs at work when everything is done and running smoothly. It really works your quads when you keep a good pace for 30-45mins.

Had some people over yesterday and I was like a complete Zombie from no sleep... :gah: :lol:

Still waiting for the 2910 to replace my 2900. With no optical player the only sounds in my apartment are my A/C, me working on the guitar, and me doing dishes. 8O I can't bring myself to use my PC speakers after being used to my main setup... :B

T Minus 4 days until my new PJ arrives!

[jimmyp58]

Unfortunately Shane, my daughter took the picture and this is the only one (of this) we have. I think you know what those brown bottles with the cream/green label are....

[aud19]

Alright when do we see a fuzzy picture of you guys on the news about "some crazies, trying to take over the world"?... :lol:

Hope I didn't spoil anything for you Trev....?

Good luck with the Sony Paul ;)

Nick, all the voices in your head should keep you entertained for the time being :B

:later: everybody

[Andrew Pratt]

Morning Gents :T

We're having fun down here...though who wouldn't have fun when you are with several other hardcore HT nuts drinking good beer and wolfing down Jim's BBQ specials and demo rooms full of high end Krell, VMPS, Sherwood Newcastle and Arcam gear :D Bing speaking of Sherwood you'd love their titantium colour finish. I generally don't like non black gear but this titanium finish is sure sweet :yesnod: Kevin when are you getting yours and are you also getting one of their universal players?

[Nick M]

Andrew - Sounds like you guys are having a blast!
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Jason - I try to keep those voices locked up. If I let them out I turn into the Hulk, but without the green skin and super-human strength. I guess that leaves the rage and stupid look on my face... 8O
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Couldn't fly today, so we sat around and talked. He decided to quiz me, and gave me a practice "written" test on his PC. Got a 94, which is pretty good but I need to study more on things I haven't read since last fall. Rescheduled, so if the weather gets better this week I'll get to fly four times! :-y

[Shane Martin]

Apparantly sneaky Chevrolet is thinking of making a special Z06 called the Blue Devil. Take an existing Z06 and kick it up a notch with a supercharger and such and you get this 600hp Monster

If they release it, expect it to be in the $100k range.

http://www.autoweek.com/images/news/102690
http://www.autoweek.com/files/weekart/2005/0704/bluedevil_rear.jpg

The weight has been reduced to 2900lbs to go with it using carbon fiber parts.

[Trevor Schell]

Good Morning Guys! :later:

Gee Nicholas,,You sure keep busy. :E
No wonder you have no time for sleep.

Andrew,,Jimmy..So who is in the photo?
I can only identify Andrew, since we had met before.

Shane, 61 USA players were drafted. That's pretty good!

Jason,,No worries,,I have watched half of it so far, but already know all the players
that were selected.
Good to see a Saskatoon Blade product go 8th overall to the San Jose Sharks!
In fact I think he was the the second WHl player to go.
Price from Tricities would have been the first.

[Trevor Schell]

Shane,,I sure hope they do the Blue Devil.
That has been talked about for some time now.
I love the wide rubber on the Z06..:T

[Trevor Schell]

Flip time

[Trevor Schell]

FLIP!!!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/clayfoushee/C6_Z06007.jpg

[Trevor Schell]

For a couple years I 've been blaming it on lack of sleep and too much pressure from my job, but now I found out the real reason: I'm tired because I'm overworked. The population of this country is 237 million. 104 million are retired. That leaves 133 million to do the work. There are 85 million in school, which leaves 48 million to do the work. Of this there are 29 million employed by the federal government, leaving 19 million to do the work. 2.8 million are in the Armed Forces, which leaves 16.2 million to do the work. Take from the total the 14,800,000 people who work for State and City Governments and that leaves 1.4 million to do the work. At any given time there are 188,000 people in hospitals, leaving 1,212,000 to do the work. Now, there are 1,211,998 people in prisons. That leaves just two people to do the work. You and me. And you're sitting at your computer reading jokes.

:lol:

[Nick M]

:laughat:

Trevor - I still love the looks of the C5 'Vert the best. Yours looks hella-cool. If I get a 'Vette, (including a ~$10k downpayment) I'd rather pay $800/mo for 2yrs for a mint '02 'Vert than $950/mo 4yrs for an '05. Then throw headers/exhaust and a blower on it for ~500bhp. You'd stomp pretty much everything, including the new Vettes (and look better doing it...). Use the leftover cash for home theater and other projects... :T
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Whoa, it's 2pm here. Today pretty much vanished. I thought it was like 10 or 11am! :lol:

[Lex]

posted from hp ipiq over my wireless network...

[Trevor Schell]

:laughat:

Trevor - I still love the looks of the C5 'Vert the best. Yours looks hella-cool. If I get a 'Vette, (including a ~$10k downpayment) I'd rather pay $800/mo for 2yrs for a mint '02 'Vert than $950/mo 4yrs for an '05. Then throw headers/exhaust and a blower on it for ~500bhp. You'd stomp pretty much everything, including the new Vettes (and look better doing it...). Use the leftover cash for home theater and other projects... :T
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Whoa, it's 2pm here. Today pretty much vanished. I thought it was like 10 or 11am! :lol:

Thank You! :T

The more I see the new ones driving around the more I appreciate mine.
I desire the C5 over the C6..
Now i want to add more power and upgrade my wheels to forged chrome..Maybe next year.
Based on my colors and the magnesium wheel rims , I have mine broken down to a 1 in 47 possible made. If I start disecting down other options it would likely go lower.

[Trevor Schell]

Way to pimp up your wireless Lex! :T

[Trevor Schell]

Looks like Denise has some friends that she 'hangs' out with!

http://www.thetechzone.com/photo/data//510/1951annie_cora_denise.jpg?2331

http://www.thetechzone.com/photo/data//510/1951annie_cora_denise4.jpg?2487

[Andrew Pratt]

Trevor that photo would be Jim (JimmyP), a friend of his (Kevin), Myself and Tyler.

[Lex]

Thanks Trev. Actually, it's a new IPAQ, and a new wireless router. I was having trouble with my other wireless access point which was stacked on and linked to my router, so I just replaced them with a single box solution. Also added a wireless card to replace one that broke for my picturebook PC. The picturebook is the base station for the IPAQ. Why? Because that little PC is ultra portable, and whenever I want, I can take it to the office too and can link up there to download stuff, whatever.

Nice pics of the girls. :)

[tmueller]

Gentleman,

With the most unsophisticated yet critical tools to date (our ears)-Andrew, Jimmy and I just spent the last 4-5 hours tuning my new Halo gear with some lovely Dynaudio Contours. Much time and effort was spent (as well as several local Micro-Brews) and I am smiling ear to ear. Thanks for the help boys--enjoy the new tunes I burnt for you. Andrew-Jim and I will have to make a road trip up by you ASAP.

Tyler T. Mueller

[Andrew Pratt]

You're welcome Tyler.

Doug which company did you go with for your wi-fi needs? I've been pretty happy with my D-Link that I got to replace the Netgear I had previously.

[Lex]

I stuck with Linksys. Overall, I'd had good luck with Linksys, so I got the same style unit, but this time with integrated wireless and router. I got the router last time before they'd really done much wireless, and got the access point because it was designed to work with my existing router. Now, I just run 1 box.

[Trevor Schell]

Cool Lex!
I run the Lynksys Wireless G Router (WRT54GS) with SpeedBoost.
Works well here.
They have a new version out which is a small Silver unit
identical to the VOIP unit that they make. I have the VOIP
but de-subscribed due to not being able to set up
a phone # with the Saskatchewan Area code.
Not really a problem , however, I wanted to use Vonage as my only
phone account, But with out a local area code, then anybody in the city calling
me would result in long distance charges..:huh:
I will reactivate once they get Saskatchewan set up in there system.

[Trevor Schell]

Nice system Tyler and welcome to TTP! :T

[Lex]

My new pocket PC.

http://hpshopping.speedera.net/www.shopping.hp.com/shopping/images/products/fa281a_400.jpg

If you're a musician, photographer, or storyteller—as well as a person frequently on the go—the powerful HP iPAQ rx3715 Mobile Media Companion is your dream tool. Start enjoying music, photos, and video wherever you roam, whether into the backyard or across the continent.



• Never miss a memory: Capture and share your best moments in sharp, 4 x 6" snapshots that are ready to print wirelessly using the integrated HP Photosmart camera and HP Instant Share™
• Ensure that your system runs smoothly with Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 2003 (Second Edition) for Pocket PC-Professional Edition
• Organize, edit, share and wirelessly print photos and video clips with HP Image Zone , HP Instant Share and HP Mobile Printing
• Enjoy music and video in MP3, MotionJPEG, MPEG1, H.263, MPEG4, WMA, or WMV formats, transferred from your PC
• Store music, photos, and video on memory cards (sold separately)
• Listen privately in stereo via headphones
• Stream content over your Wi-Fi home network and view on your iPAQ while moving around the house
• Present content on your PC, TV, and stereo by teaming your iPAQ and Wi-Fi home network
• Challenge yourself to Pocket PC games, including Solitaire and Jawbreaker

*Wireless cards and options are available at additional costs. Not all Web content available.
A standard WLAN infrastructure, other Bluetooth®-enabled devices, separately purchased equipment, and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless communication. Wireless Internet use requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with service provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all Web content available.

A media receiver, Media Center PC, or other desktop or notebook PC must be connected to the TV .



Basic warranty

One-year limited warranty

What's in the box?

• HP iPAQ rx3715 Mobile Media Companion
• AC adapter
• Desktop cradle
• Carrying case
• Stylus
• Stereo headphones
• Getting started guide
• Special features guide
• "How do I" guide
• HP Companion CD
• HP Image Zone for the desktop on CD


Specifications:

Integrated wireless 1

WLAN 802.11b
Bluetooth® 1.1
IrDA


Operating system

Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 2003 Second Edition
Pocket versions of Microsoft software are included (Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer for Pocket PC)


Processor

400MHz Samsung S3C 2440 processor

Memory

152MB user available memory (includes 96MB of iPAQ File Store)

Display

Type: Transflective type QVGA TFT
Modes: Portrait and Landscape
Number of colors: 64KB color (65,536 colors) 16-bit
Touch screen: Yes
Resolution (W x H): 240 x 320
Size: 3.5 in (89 mm)


Photosmart camera

Resolution: 1.3 megapixel
Image quality: 1280 x 960 pixels
Digital zoom: 4x
Minimum illumination: 5 lux
File format for captured images: JPEG
Video recording: H.263, MotionJPEG
Video playback: MPEG4, MotionJPEG, MPEG1
Special features: Self-portrait mirror


Dimensions
(H x W x D)

4.5 x 2.8 x 0.64 in (114.3 x 71.2 x 16.3 mm)

Weight

5.6 oz (158.1 g) including the 1440 mAh battery and stylus

Indicators

Charge and Notify:
Blinking green – notification
Blinking amber – charging
Solid amber – full charge
Bluetooth and WLAN:
Solid blue LED – wireless radio ON


Interfaces

IrDA: Supported (Serial IR/Consumer IR)
USB client: Supported via cradle interface
Serial: RS-232 supported via cradle interface
Sync/Data connector: USB 1.1 client
Universal connector: 22-pin connector for synchronization and charging (on the cradle)


Power

Battery2:
Removable/Rechargeable 1440 mAh Lithium-Ion user replaceable battery
Optional extended 2880 mAh Lithium-Ion battery available for purchase
Estimated usage time of fully charged battery is up to 12 hours; charging time up to 1.5 hours
AC Power
AC Input: 100~240 VAC, 50/60Hz
AC Input current: 0.2 Aac max
Output Voltage: 5 VDC (typical)
Output Current: 2A (typical)


Expansion

Integrated SD slot (supports SD/MMC and SDIO); SDIO Now! driver included

Audio

Integrated microphone
Speaker
3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
MP3 stereo through headphone jack


Design features

4 programmable application launch buttons (defaults: iPAQ Mobile Media, HP Image Zone, Nevo Universal Remote, iTask)

Hardware buttons

Power button
Reset button
Four software programmable application buttons
5-way navigation controller touchpad
Voice record / image capture button


HP exclusive applications

Experience HP iPAQ: short demonstration of the capabilities of the HP iPAQ rx3415 Mobile Media Companion
iPAQ Wireless: utility to manage wireless connections
Bluetooth® Manager
HP Photosmart camera
HP Mobile Print Engine
iPAQ Entertainment Startup Screen with shortcuts to digital imaging and entertainment applications
iPAQ Mobile Media
Nevo Universal Remote
Pocket TV Pro
Macromedia Flash Player 6
iPAQ File Store: non-volatile storage in flash memory
iPAQ Backup: utility for Backup/Restore to Main Memory, Memory Card or iPAQ File Store
HP Image Zone for iPAQ: application to view, edit, share and print images
llium Dockware Personal Edition: photo screen saver
iTask
How Do I...? Guide: frequently asked setup and usage questions and answers
Utilities: Self Test, iPAQ Audio, Power Status





Notes
1 A standard WLAN infrastructure, other Bluetooth-enabled devices, separately purchased equipment, and a service contract with a wireless airtime provider may be required for applicable wireless communication. Wireless Internet use requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with service provider for availability and coverage in your area.
2 Battery run time varies based on the usage pattern of an individual user and the configuration of the handheld. Use of internal wireless capabilities and backlight will significantly decrease battery run time.

[Trevor Schell]

Lex,,Very nice,,
Hopefully you get tonnes of use out of it.
I have the same thing, but a DeLL and we just use it to play
Jawbreaker! :rofl:
BTW,,Tori scored over 1,400 points on it.

[Andrew Pratt]

The IPAQ's are very nice :T I've got an old model that I use to demo some field mapping programs on but its a dinosaur compared to your new toy :yesnod:

Ok as requested here's a picture of the fella's (Jim, Andrew and Tyler)

[Lex]

I just got the one without speedboost, works for my needs here. Same router though Trev other than that.

[Andrew Pratt]

Speedboost is really only a factor if you send a lot of large files across your wireless network...if its just for surfing/email the available bandwidth in even a B router is likely much higher then what you're getting from your ISP.

[Lex]

Well, I Was moving from B to G, so it's stlil a big jump for me either way. My laptop is a LOT faster now. That's what I wanted, and no more frustrating low to no signal. :)

You know it could have got messed up here a while back. I had a power spike or something while I was sitting there using my computer, I lost 1 plug on a surge protector, and it went POW when it went bad. Honestly, it scared the crap out of me, lol. You know, I can't remember if that was before my power supply went back, or after. Hmmm. Not sure.

I love the camera on the IPAQ Andrew. It even makes a shutter sound, electronic of course. It's really quite a versatile camera, I've taken inside shots and outside shots. While I've only viewed them on the IPAQ, they are pretty decent looking.

Lex

[tmueller]

Thanks Trevor-I appreciate the warm welcome.

[Andrew Pratt]

Have you got the security WEP or WPA installed yet doug? You'd be surprised how many unsecure Wi-Fi spots there are...in fact from Jim's office here I can see 5 two of which are wide open :)

[Lex]

I'm woefully inept at these things Andrew, and have just not taken the time to learn what to do. I was trying to secure things the other day, and didn't know how to proceed really.

Doug

[Andrew Pratt]

Well you've got Kevin, Gord, Bing and I (and likely a dozen others) to help you set it up :) Start with the router by going into its setup menu and there should be a WAN tab or some such thing. To get to the setup menu type http://192.168.0.1 and it'll likely prompt you for your user name and password...that'll be admin and either nothing for the password or "password" (I'm not sure what LinkSys uses). If you haven't done so yet now would be a good time to change that password to something more secure...there's little point adding WEP if the front door is wide open :) Once you get that done and have found the security area see if it supports WPA as an option. If not use WEP. WPA is more secure but WEP's better then nothing and if you're using it chances are a hacker will just use your neighbors unsecure router. Either way it'll ask you for a 10 digit alphanumeric key...this can be anything you like so long as you can reproduce it later. Once that's done you shouldn't be able to connect to the router wirelessly though your IPAQ and laptops should still see it as an available option. On mine the Intel chipset pops up a window that shows you the available networks that you can connect to....you'll likely see others around you at this time. Choose yours and it'll prompt you for your 10 digit key that you entered before and voila you should be good to go.

[Trevor Schell]

Mine is secure with WEP.
I figured out how to do it one night..
Imagine that! :scratchhead:
I upgraded to the G format only because my B Router
pooped out on me.
Just happened that the one that was available had speed boost.
Not that I really care or even know what it does.
It's the range that is important to me. This one is good.
The B was good too, but only because I had bought
the signal booster add on at the time. Don't need that with the
G Router though!..

[aud19]

Evening gents :^x

We had a nice afternoon, went out to Harrison Hot Springs for lunch and spent a bit of time at the beach. We didn't stay long though as it was too dang hot and too dang crowded so we drove off in to the surrounding woods and visted Deer Lake and Hicks Lake for a while before driving home. A lovely day indeed :)

Are those your little sisters Trev....? :B

I bet that system's humming now Tyler :T

Nice looking new toy Dougie :T You fixed you network as per Andrew's helpfull advice?

Night boys :later:

[GregoriusM]

:later:

I just got back from taking my sister (who's visiting from Thunder Bay, Ontario) to pick up her two kids who were driving their van when the transmissio gave up.

We had to wait 2 hours for the two truck to arrive, even though it was a nice evening. You'd think there wouldn't be as many cars broken down as opposed to winter, but apparently we picked a good night for a surge in call at CAA.

Anyway, I'm doing okay. Thanks for all of your "atta boys".

Lex: It sounds like you're feeling a bit better? I hope so.

Hey! to everyone else.

Dang, I wish I had one of them Sleaman (sp?) Golden Browns (I think that's the name) right now. Ummmmmmmmmmm.... make that TWO! Or is it Honey Brown?

Andrew will let me know.

But, alas, I only have gool ol' Coca Cola to put myself to bed with.

Buh bye!

[Nick M]

I use to have an HP Journada. I would DL a few newspapers and read them at school/work. In the end I found I enjoyed a good 'ole leather bound weekly planner, and sold it. I know plenty of people who use them, but I guess I'm just old school... :B

I can really see it's appeal if you're a day-trader.
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Damn, it's foggy and rainy again. I'm never going to get up into the air... :M
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Trevor - Those centrifugal supercharger seups are bolt on kits and turn a 345bhp LS1 into a 500-540bhp monster with only 7psi of pressure (it has dual intercoolers). It has everything you need, and only takes a weekend to install. Add a stainless highflow exhaust from the heads to the exhaust tips and a 4:10ish rearend gear ratio and whoop damn near everything. I'm really pondering the possibility of getting a C5 'Vert next summer...

[Kevin P]

Mornin, folks... :strm: You know the old song that goes "Rainy days and Mondays always get me down..." well, what about rainy Mondays? :roll:

Doug, good choice of router. I've had mostly good luck with Linksys stuff. I have a WRT54G right now. The default password is "admin", I suggest changing it right away.

Trev, if you can use WPA instead of WEP, it's more secure.

Grego, atta boy! :) Sorry to hear about the break-down. Let me guess, it was a Chrysler/Dodge or Ford van?

Also, Lex/Doug doesn't want to hit TTP from work until the flip due to the female pics on the page, so let's get it flipped soon!

[Shane Martin]

Linksys? Blech.
Mine network is unsecure. Haven't spent the time to secure it yet and to be honest I dare someone to get a signal considering how bad the signal in my house is as it is.

BTW, I'll take a C6.... or a Porsche Cayman :)

[Kevin P]

Today's Dilbert is great:

http://www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/archive/images/dilbert2915650050801.gif

[Andrew Pratt]

Morning gents. About to take off for the airport and begin the trek home.

[Kevin P]

Ok, I can finally run... 3...

[Kevin P]

Ok, I can finally run... 2...

[Kevin P]

Ok, I can finally run... 1...

[Kevin P]

Flip!

And here's Squeaky's inaugural flip pic!

http://www.patzcatz.com/images/dsc01068.jpg

[GregoriusM]

Grego, atta boy! :) Sorry to hear about the break-down. Let me guess, it was a Chrysler/Dodge or Ford van?


Fixed Or Repaired Daily type van! LOL

[Lex]

cute kitten.

Finally, page 10. :)

Got a showing tonight 6-7 on my house.

Doug

[aud19]

Morning everybody :)

Awwwww Kev, cute kitty! ;)

That's funny Greg, when you said transmission I though for sure it was going to be a Chrysler :lol: Nearly anyone I know who's had a Chrysler truck/van from the last 5 years or so has had some sort of tranny problem :roll: Though It's not too surprising that it's a Ford either :lol: Oh and ATTA BOY! :banana: :T (It's Honeybrown BTW, and I think both you and I should have one later ;) I've got one chilling in my fridge now, I say you pick up a 6-pack :^x )

Nick/Trev, I say you two have a C5 "Build-Off" :P :yesnod:

I've got D-link at home, Linksys at work, never had a problem with either....?

Shane I'm with you! Those Cayman's sure are nice :yesnod: :drool:
http://www.johnkirkham.com/images/porsche-cayman.jpg

[aud19]

Got a showing tonight 6-7 on my house.

Doug

Good luck :T

[aud19]

Oh I nearly forgot! We had a pretty good :storm: last night too sans lighting. Definitely rained hard though! It was so loud it woke me up!!! One of those good "marble-sized raindrop, felt like the house was under a waterfall, deluge" type of rain storms. :sn now, though a little windy :T

[Lex]

You do know that every time the kitten squeek's a toy, it will think it's saying it's name. Right?

[Shane Martin]

Nearly anyone I know who's had a Chrysler truck/van from the last 5 years or so has had some sort of tranny problem
Ditto.

Good Luck on the house showing Doug.

[Trevor Schell]

This is bad luck!!

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=814FB22F-D52F-4DDD-8A63-88C253859960&p=0

[aud19]

Tried to watch that video Trev but it would play a second or two, jump and buffer, buffer, buffer, than do it all over again :roll:

SLOWWWWWW in here today.....

I'm just preparing for a Small Claims "Settlement Conference" tomorrow... all this law crap really make me :banghead:

[Kevin P]

Hey, guess what! Some of my "personal audio" equipment survived the fire! When going through some stuff in the basement at the apt. I found a container that had my Aiwa portable MD and Sony CD Walkman. I lost the charger for the Aiwa, but I discovered that the CD Walkman's AC adapter (which was in my drawer at work, of all places) was 100% compatible, so I used that to charge up the Aiwa, and it still works! The Sony CD player works too.

The blue Sony MD is one I got on eBay as a replacement after the fire. I like the Aiwa better. It doesn't hurt to have an extra MD unit kicking around. :)

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4032&stc=1

Here's a close-up of the Aiwa, playing a disc, to show it still works:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4033&stc=1

And here's a couple shots of Squeaky!

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4034&stc=1

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4035&stc=1

[Lex]

good deal on the MD stuff and CD player Kevin. I see the Kitty was checking them out too!

Lex

[Andrew Pratt]

How did the showing go Doug?

Git back home after a rather long day traveling...though most of that was spent waiting around in airports eating junk food and reading novels. Its nice to be home and see my girls :smootch:

Greg that would be Sleaman's Honey Brown ale.

[Trevor Schell]

Cool on the gear & cute pics of the Cat Kevin!

Did you sell thge House Lex!?

Welcome home Andrew!

Bing! :smackbutt: :wedgie:

[Trevor Schell]

Jason,,Go back and try again,
You can actually check out all kinds of Videos..

[Trevor Schell]

Well!

Why buy a Porsche , when you can drive a Corvette!

http://www12.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/800x600.jpg?pool=germany&type=galleryimage&id=efbba283-1391-49e1-a299-fa1e4967f6ee&lang=none&filetype=800x600

[Trevor Schell]

However, Why drive a Corvette when you can drive a Porsche Turbo!

http://www12.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/normal.jpg?pool=germany&type=galleryimage&id=8f673d85-bd0c-402b-87ce-5f24ecce309c&lang=none&filetype=normal

[Trevor Schell]

Actually , I like the styling of the Carrera betrer versus the Turbo.
Anyways, Just shopping around to see what I would be graduating to
once I decide to pass on the Corvette.
That would be a while yet though!! :yesnod:

[Lex]

This is a house I love, but it's to much money right now, doubt we can swing this unless I come into a large sum of cash. Really, they are to high on it at 350 with the basement unfinished, 365 with the basement finished.

[aud19]

Because I LOVVVVVVVE Porsches, I "just" really like Corvettes :B

Yeah Doug, howd the showing go? Let me guess they want to pay double, right?!? :B :T

Welcome home Andrew :later: I trust the trip went well with all of you guys :T

Kev I showed the pictures of Squeaky to Jazz and Tasha and was bombarded with high pitched "aawwwwwww what a cute kitty!" :lol: Congrats on the gear :T

Wish me luck at the settlement conference tomorrow guys! :confused:

:later:

[Trevor Schell]

Lex!!
I just love the country you live in! :yesnod:
BTW,,Nice house too!
Very nice street appeal.

[Trevor Schell]

Hey Jason! :later:
Good luck on your conference tomorrow..:T

The reason I looked up the Porshe was due to me having
a conversation the other day with an owner of a new 2006
Porsche Carrea..
He previously had an NSX for 7 years. He said he loves the
Porchse, but the NSX was over all a better car to drive..
Anyways, Tracey & I were parked in a car lot watching the parade of Muscle
Cars drive by when this gentleman pulled up beside us.
He admired the Corvette and couldn't say enough about mine and all the enhancements that I have added to it, mainly physical.

[Lex]

from the back side of the subdivision, this is the view up the hill:
we are officially in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. This is not really the area I setout to move to, it's still south of Knoxvile. But it's damn sure in the country.

[Trevor Schell]

That's even more beautiful Lex!

We are in the middle of a vicious Lightning/Thunder storm
right now. Lot's of rain..We will see how our landscaping holds up.

[Trevor Schell]

I also have to admit that I really like ther Jaguar S-Type "R" version.:yesnod:

http://www.jaguar.com/ca/en/vehicles/s-type/overview/introduction_AB0CEA3E-9FEA-4FFF-B353-A37754FFB57F_462x669.jpg

[efarstad]

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

Trev! Quit showing pictures of my Jag!!! When I buy Nicole her "car," THAT will be the one! Though...I will be doing all the driving! :T

Nice house Lex! It's amazing to hear the differnet land/house prices from other parts of the nation...ya'll would faint to hear what we pay in these parts! :E

Here's to a great week for everyone!!!

E

[Snap]

:later: Morning ya'll! been a while.....

Got to inspect the baracks this morning! :( I sure hope these nerds cleaned thier room! otherwise........:smackbutt: and :a>

well got to run..........

:later:

[Nick M]

For pure price/performance, the LS1 Trans Ams and Camaros are pretty tough to beat. The 'Vette just kicks it up a notch. It may not have as tough of a drivetrain as a Camaro, but it's much nicer... :yesnod:

Still haven't decided on what to do next summer for a big purchase. I was just asked to join the local Aeroclub. They have four planes that I would be able to rent "at cost" (fuel/maintenance). Price to get in is $2k. Most of the members are older guys that don't get up much anymore so I could pretty much fly as much as my wallet can afford. It's a possibility...

Also still thinking about a C5 'Vert or building my own Hot Rod.

[taz13]

Morning all
Oh yeah Snap I remember guys like you, mind you after a few years I was doing the same inspections :evil:
Nick If they are organized, flying clubs are the way to go, but you have to find out what your total financial obligations will be if there is a major overhaul or rebuild to be done. What happens if the club is sued etc.

[Snap]

:laughat: Yeah I try to be nice. I remeber when I was the one on the inspection end. I had my Santa hat on today! :T but still 3 people failed! :( These youngsters these days! hmmmmmm let me see.... a Staff NCO is going to come by my room at 0800 I wonder if I should make my rack! :confused: YA THINK!!! Moron!

Edit: Removed By Snap

[Snap]

Nick- all my upgrades and extra loot is going to AV gear. On the list......
Phase Tech 9.1 towers and Surrounds, Parasound Classic Amps, New Sony TV, for the main room. Need to put something in the bedroom. The Sanyo 32 inch wal-mart special is ruff to look at after watching HD on the big tv in the den.
Edit: Removed by Snap

But the good news is.....I have a kitchen pass for Golf on Friday, Sat and Sunday after church so I am a HAPPY MAN! :T Now if I can look through my garage and find my swing I will be SET! :rofl:

[Andrew Pratt]

Well its nice to be home but the weather is just as hot and muggy as what I left in Milwaukee :(

Nice looking house/area Doug but wow that's a ton of money for a house!

[Lex]

Yeah, it is nice Erik, just not mine. :)

The house is really worth about 275-300 Andrew. It's way overpriced, IMO at 350-365. There's still something about this house that I really like. It has a garage in the basement too, in addition to a partial finished basement with 2 other rooms. But I've looked at other houses with similar for not this much money.

I guess if for no other, this house serves as a model for what I really want and need. But I may not get everything I want and need, lol.

[Andrew Pratt]

Seldom to wants and needs equal each other esp. when you try to ballance that with "can afford" :D How did the home show go?

[Andrew Pratt]

might as well flip it

[Andrew Pratt]

http://www.sherwoodusa.com/images/nc/p_sd860.jpg

http://www.sherwoodusa.com/images/nc/p_p965.jpg
http://www.sherwoodusa.com/images/nc/p_a965.jpg

Some pretty sweet looking Sherwood Newcastle gear :yesnod: I really dig the titanium finish.

Speaking of titanium though my watch seems to have stopped. I hope its just the battery but it seems odd for it to stop so soon as I haven't had it all that long.

[Shane Martin]

The sherwood stuff looks good although Outlaw has apparantly added balanced out and DVI switching and undercut them.

Trevor,
There's a reason you like the new Carrera better. It's a newer body style. The 911 turbo is not due for the restyle until later next year.

I also love the Jag. I've seen one here locally at Best Buy one day. It had the headrest monitor/Tv's and all. What a gorgeous car it was. The sound from the exhaust was intoxicating. The Audi RS4 is a better bargain though at 53k. More power, but a harsher ride. I can see why people might like the Jag better though. It's more for the family types.

[Andrew Pratt]

Shane the undercut pricing won't last at Outlaw from what I understand and there's some neat stuff coming down the pike from S-N ;)

My father's lusted after Jag's all his life...though I doubt he'll ever buy one...maybe I'll have to rent one for him one day :)

[Shane Martin]

Looks like Alfa Romeo is headed back to the USA with a new car.

The car is definitely different.
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2006/alfa.romeo.159/06.alfaromeo.159.front.500.jpg
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2006/alfa.romeo.159/06.alfaromeo.159.r34-2.500.jpg

[Kevin P]

Some pretty sweet looking Sherwood Newcastle gear :yesnod: I really dig the titanium finish.It is sweet looking. My S-N gear has been ordered! So I'll have titanium finish gear in my rack. ;)
Speaking of titanium though my watch seems to have stopped. I hope its just the battery but it seems odd for it to stop so soon as I haven't had it all that long.It's probably the battery. You don't know how long it was sitting in the box before you bought it. The batteries that come with things never seem to last as long as their replacements. :)

Speaking of watches, I found the Fossil I bought on the Alaska cruise 4 years ago. It's still ticking, but it needs an industrial strength cleaning. I need to take it to a jeweler one of these days.I also love the Jag.... The sound from the exhaust was intoxicating.Are you sure it wasn't the exhaust fumes that were intoxicating? xx)

[Andrew Pratt]

Kevin did you go with a S-N universal player as well or just the 965 combo?

[efarstad]

Hey guys...if you like the titanium finish on the S-N gear...check out the thread I just started http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=14967

NAD is breaking new ground with their new series...it has me excited! :T

E

[Shane Martin]

Are you sure it wasn't the exhaust fumes that were intoxicating?
Positive it wasn't. The exhaust sound had a nice lope(sp?) to it.

[Snap]

Speaking of S-N I heard there was some blind testing of that stuff going on some time? Along with some other stuff. :confused:

Shane I recomend that you win the lotto andbuy us all 911's! :T we can get different colors so that we are different! Or heck any one of you all win, does not have to be Shane.

What a LOOOOOng day.

Lex- Hope the house stuff goes well man. I know the feeling about houses. You just find one that screems you and the price starts to get overlooked a bit.

[Kevin P]

Kevin did you go with a S-N universal player as well or just the 965 combo?Just the 965 combo. I have a Pioneer Elite DV-59AVi new in box already. At least I think it's 59, I forget now. Their top end player from last year or so. This rebuilding process is taking too long if I forgot the model # of my player. :roll:

[Nick M]

Shane the undercut pricing won't last at Outlaw from what I understandReally? I thought this was the adjusted price they were settled on. Is this insider info or are you spreading rumors? :scratchhead:
----------
Snap - Wow! Three home theaters?! Holy crap!
----------
Off to bed. I'll be back tomorrow. The PJ gets delivered the day after tomorrow!

EDIT: WOW! Just saw the new Outlaw Audio Model 7125 Amp (7x125W). They offer a combo package of the New 990 and 7125 amp for $1898! Talk about a kick-@$$ setup for someone looking to get into 7.1 seperates! I think this is what I would buy now if I was starting over. Still happy with my 950 and Rotel 1075 though. They do everything I need, and I don't have room for rear speakers. The 200Wx5 amp is marked down to $1150 too! I hear the new ones are 300W/ch. :E

[Lex]

Thanks Snap, it's just to early to tell. I may or may not get this done on a house. It's scary, that's for sure.

Shane, intersting Romeo. But a new dealer network for 1 car?

[Andrew Pratt]

Nick not sure I thought the introductory price was only for a short time before it went up...maybe it already did go up. I don't follow Outlaw's products that closely to be honest.

Edit: ok the $1899 price ended a few days ago...its not $1999 for the pair.

[Snap]

Nick- Moma wants a LCD in the bath room first! But I say I have to upgrade the bedroom! Dude it stinks to watch a show on the big TV in the living room, and then move to the NON-HDTV, No towers, stink alot TV in the bedroom! HATE IT. Plus CSI Miami comes on at 10PM and in HD it is in 5.1! Sooooo I end up staying in the living room till 11PM. :cry: I say HD in the Bedroom is a MUST! Well see what Moma lets me get. :)

[Andrew Pratt]

We don't have any TV's on our main floor of the house...they're all in the media room. I might one day add something to the bedroom but not for awhile.

[Shane Martin]

Outlaw typically doesn't go up. Just look at their track record, except for the specials they run from time to time which they just did to go with their new website.
But a new dealer network for 1 car?
They'd probably sell it out of an existing dealership for their parent company which IIRC is GM.

[Snap]

See we like to unwind and watching an hour or so of TV before we shut off the lights for sleep is something me and my wife just love to do. And it is like we have to do it for some reason? :confused:

So if I hit the rack ("bed" for normal people) at 11PM we still have to watch a half hour of the History Channel before we can go to sleep! That just leaves me going to sleep a half hour to late! Throw in PT the next morning at 5AM that makes for a long day! Now if I had a good set up in the bedroom then as soon as CSI Miami was over...lights out! :T

The bathroom LCD is a strech for me.. but then again I do not spend 1/90th of the time in there that my wife does so maybe it is good for her. It could backfire on me though.....it could extend the bathroom time way to much if she is in there watching TV and not getting ready! :nonod:

Hey were is Bing? Have not heard anything from him in a while. Or Chris for that matter?

Chris- You on the road man?

He is probably "broke" in some really cool place! :rofl: (yes I am jealous!)

[aud19]

Hallooo everyone :later:

Settlement conference went better than I feared but worse than I hoped. At this point we're going to court but I have a feeling they'll make me an offer....

I agree on the house price Erik, in the Vancouver area that price for that house is a bargain! :lol: :confused: All depends on where you live I suppose....

I really like the styling of the "new" Jags but there's just too many other cars I'd buy first if I had the $$$$

You just find one that screems you and the price starts to get overlooked a bit.
Ain't that the truth Snap! Happened to us when we bought. Thankfully it wasn't too much over budget 8O

:later: everybody

[Ken Makela]

Hi Guys,

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Spent a great long weekend at the camp (cottage), we took a hike to Paradise Falls at the end of the lake.

Ken

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4042&stc=1

[Snap]

Ken I have to ask, what is your avater? I am just wondering?

[Ken Makela]

Snap,

My avatar is "The Big Nickel". It's a local landmark that pays homage to the mining industry here.

Ken

[Shane Martin]

According to This article (http://comingsoon.net/news.php?id=10630)

This is James Bonds' next car:

The Fiat Panda
http://www.fiat.com/FIAT_COM/uploads/1006/1073899190/20040211/kv_vip_pic_02.jpg

[efarstad]

That is just wrong...James should NOT be in that car! :nonod:

We'll see IF that ever happens!

E

[Kevin P]

James Bond... in a Fiat!!?? :rofl: :rofl:

Guess Q is on a tight budget after James wrecked all those Aston Martins and BMWs... :??

[Snap]

:laughat: I think I would not watch a Bond movie if Bond was driving a car like that! :rofl:

Hey what do you all think about the Airplane Crash today in Toronto? Hey all 309 SURVIVED! 8O Talk about amazing! The pictures were on Yahoo news. Looked bad to me!

I hate Rendering Videos! Doing some things at my church and it takes for EVER to render a 30 minute broadcast to go to the cable channels. I like using Adobe though. But you just have to sit and wait for it to finish then you can record it to the DV tape. I need the church to spring for the Matrox system! Real Time Rendering!

Hey with all the award winning photographers on the TTP do you all use Photo Shop to edit some of you guys's work?

Good news on my end..... My wife is going to make a CD! :-y She has written many songs that we currently sing at our church! And people at the church were asking her when she was going to do it and we are finally in talks with a studio to do it! Then come to find out that all the studio time was paid for!
:-y We talk to the owner of the studio next week! The band is pretty happy about the idea as well should be cool!

Well time to use the ole laptop to make some video lables for Time Warner.

Have a good one fellas!
:later:

[Snap]

Snap,

My avatar is "The Big Nickel". It's a local landmark that pays homage to the mining industry here.

Ken

Sweet. I always wondered what that was. And now I know!

[Lex]

Amazing about that jet in Canada:

passengers and crew escaped a blazing Air France jet after it plowed off the runway and burst into flames. Firefighters at Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Canada, raced to put out the burning Airbus as ambulance crews took injured -- none said to be serious -- to hospitals. "This is truly a miracle, that 309 people were able to get off this aircraft," said a Toronto EMS spokesman

[GregoriusM]

That Fiat just reminds me that my little red Suzuki is still in the shop from the accident.

I WANT IT BACK!

It's going to seem like a brand new car again! 'Nother week and a half or so. Jeez, they build cars faster than that by hand!

Oh well!

I've heard that the replacement for the Dodge Neon is going to look similar to that Fiat. Similar to my Aerio and the Toyota Matrix. Cross-over type vehicle.

I think the Neon has outlived its usefulness anyway, that's if a car that looks like a Neon could have any usefulness.

:later:

[Andrew Pratt]

Bond in a fiat :nono:

Picked up a cell phone tonight so I can be reached for Next Level calls. Went with a fairly basic Samsung with the external display so I know who's calling etc. Damn things are expensive though for the type of calls I'll be making most of the time...oh well necessary evil of business I guess.

Went to the beach tonight afterwork for a anniversary picnic and get Lauren into the water since we've been trying to go for awhile now. Had a lot of fun and managed to see some nice birds

[Lex]

had 1 good Samsung phone a long time ago, a 3500. Been using a Sanyo for several years, and while they don't make them like it anymore, I've enjoyed this one and I like it's little bit larger size than today's phones.

Maybe you are so fast now that it just seems like time is standing still Andew? I would hope your watch is not tore up already, geesh.

Ken, nice picturest setting. Welcome back?

[Andrew Pratt]

Looking at the downloadable ringtones for my phone...this one might work ;)

http://getstuff.mts.ca/subscriber/webresource/preview/55809/Andrew.wma

Andrew

[taz13]

Morning all
Although my day is still going from yesterday, the start of another hell week.
No sleep and lots of work make the mind wander, not good in my job. Off to play with drinking water systems. Later all. :(

[Andrew Pratt]

Quiet around here today.

[Gordon Moore]

Howdy gang....back in town and back at work....
It was a fantastic time off...great weather, great fun :T

Some quickie pics from our vacation:

Breakfast on the lake b4 we headed out (6am....groan)
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00016.jpg

getting ready
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00002.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00001.jpg

He reeled it in
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00004.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00005.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00006.jpg
weight 3 lbs
length 22"

Northern Pike (aka: Jack fish)

Was named Archie and then returned to the lake



Not the best picture (cause I wasn't ready for it)....but Nicky (age 4) tried impromptu cliff diving (about 15 ft up)....he survived (otherwise we wouldn't be mentioning this ;)

http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00018.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00019.jpg


Will throw up more later (maybe...) got a nice pic of an old 'vette from the carshow at harbourfest in Kenora Ont.

:later: lots to do

[Lex]

nice vacation shots there Gord, wondered where you'd been.

Found someone a car to bid on:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-360-360-Spider-2003-Ferrari-360-Spider-F1-Celebrity-Owned-Loaded_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ84156QQitemZ4566306101QQrdZ1

A little Ferrari F1

[Andrew Pratt]

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Space/2005/08/02/shuttlefix.jpg

Good to hear they got the shuttle repaired

[Gordon Moore]

Excuse my disregard for water safety....always wear your lifejacket. As boating Canada reminds us...."close by" isn't close enough. Really I should wear one on the lake, as it's damn hard to swim in clothes. Plus, I'm not really be a good role model for the kids, so I'll just say, don't do what I do in the pics.

I guess if the lake was bigger or OPP was on the lake I'd do it but, I'm lazy. :)

Can't say it's great to be back....I'd rather be there.

[Andrew Pratt]

I don't blame you gord it looks like a fun place to spend some time at :T

[taz13]

Gordon
Invest in a set of Mustang suspenders when they go on sale at the end of the month.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4043&stc=1

[aud19]

Morning gents :later:

FINALLY dropped of my sister's B-day present lastnight (her B-day's July 7th!) and went for a nice dip in their new pool :T

Nice pics Ken and Gord :T

Congrats to you and your wife Snap :T

Greg, they give you a courtesy car at least, right? Probably one of those weird little Prius'? :lol:

I'm looking at getting a new cell sometime soon too Andrew as I've dropped mine a couple times and the shell's a little loose now. It's also about 4-5 years old. Jazz has a nice little Samsumg flip phone that I like (probably similar to yours) it quite nice. Funny part is I don't need most of the crap on phones nowadays, it just needs to take/receive calls, have caller ID and a phonebook :lol: Blue tooth, camera phone, mp3/game playing etc... :roll:

Yeah Gord, I'm with tazz there's small comfortable inflateable jackets/belts available ;)

[Andrew Pratt]

her B-day's July 7th!

That's the same day as mine :T

This (http://www.samsungwirelesscanada.com/phones.aspx?viewby=phone&id=27=) is my phone

http://www.samsungwirelesscanada.com/images/phones/splash/splash_phoneID_27.jpg

[taz13]

there's small comfortable inflateable jackets/belts available
I agree, plus the bonus is as a snowmobiler I can wear them under or over my sled wear in the winter. Most of my sledding is on rivers and lakes, so to me it makes sense. ;)
Plus it teaches the kids the right way to do it. But with a cliff diver in the family, 8O

[Gordon Moore]

Yeah, I'll keep an eye on Ukrainian Tire. Actually Taz you sounded pretty confident the mustangs will be on sale....where 'bouts?

[Lex]

I dove a few cliffs around here in mountain water. We have a place called the "Y" where 2 streams come together to form 1. Great rock formation with deep water in front of it, a popular dive spot, or jump spot. It's been quite a few years since I've done it though. I also rode the stream in high post rain waters on a tube. Talk about a RIDE!!! LOL.

Lex

[Shane Martin]

Looking at the free agent signings for the NHL is crazy. Players swapping teams like its no tomorrow.

Looks like Edmonton has picked up Chris Pronger in a deal from St Louis and Calgary(which seemed like a popular team here) has resigned Iginla as well as Darren MCCarty and Tony Amonte however they lost Gelinas.

From the looks of it, the entire landscape of the NHl will be different.

[Gordon Moore]

More pics....hope you guys like spiders :twisted: (There were actually 2 little ladies carrying egg sacks (same size....BIG)....the full rez pics capture detail I've never noticed before on the dock spider 8) If anyone wants to see this buggar up close...let me know ...actually I might post it in the photography section )

http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00009.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00010.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00011.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00012.jpg

cooking up marshmallows :eating:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00013.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00015.jpg

some tubing (yeah I know, no PFD)
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00017.jpg

http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00023.jpg
(my cousin Robbie)

Carshow:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00020.jpg

Can you tell they're brothers?
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00022.jpg

[Andrew Pratt]

Nice car Gord :yesnod: Looks like you guys had fun out there at the lake :T

[Ken Makela]

Hi Guys,

Been busier than all get out, and summer is supposed to be quiet. I don't have any time off until the last week of August :boohoo:

Gord, great pics of the lake. 4 year-old jumps off 15' cliff :E
You mentioned the OPP where in Ontario is that?

I never wear a PFD either, I figure my girls will toss me one should dear-old-dad fall overboard. You'll notice that they're wearing theirs.

Ken


http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4044&stc=1

[Gordon Moore]

Ingolf, ON

Right on the border (well a couple of miles in) of MB and ON, still in the whiteshell.

'Bout 30-40 min from Kenora.

[Gordon Moore]

Hi Guys,
Gord, great pics of the lake. 4 year-old jumps off 15' cliff :E


Yeah his Mom wasn't around for that or I would be been shoved over the edge, I gather.
:W

We've been jumping off that edge for years but to my recollection I can't remember anyone that small or young wanting to do it let alone doing it 8)

NO FEAR!

[GregoriusM]

Greg, they give you a courtesy car at least, right? Probably one of those weird little Prius'? :lol:

I wish! Nope. I get a top of the heap (junk heap, that is) Chebby Cabalier! BUT, it DOES have A/C and a CD player! :confused:

[Lex]

I came home from work, turned on my computer, and the monitor image was all crooked. I tried to straighten up with the controls and it won't quite straighten, and there is a discolored section in the lower right corner. I guess if it was a CRT I'd say the red amplifier was out or something! But a monitor? (head scratch) I have no idea. Maybe it's my graphics card? I'll know soon when I bring home my new 19" LCD that's at work. I took my own LCD to work, and now I am finally getting a new computer, and this monitor was slated to be replaced anyway, even though it WAS a nice 19". Geesh. I was gonna sell it, now it looks like it's a boat anchor.

Lex

[Ken Makela]

Gord,

Fearless for sure, boys are crazy kinda glad I have girls.

Fearless Freep:

"Eyesa paid to sees a high-diving act, and Eyesa going to sees a high-diving act!"

Yosemite Sam (circa 1957)

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4046&stc=1

Gotta go find a pic. Found one!

[Kevin P]

Lex, try degaussing the monitor. And check for any magnetic items too close to the screen. It is a CRT monitor, right?

Is it totally crooked, like tilted? Or is it just warped in the discolored corner? Totally tilted means the yoke slipped on the back of the CRT (was the monitor moved or dropped?) Warp + discoloration in the corner probably means there's a magnet there interfering with things.

Great pics guys.

We were over at the house earlier tonight and the plumbers, insulators, and HVAC people were all there. :bash: Hopping place. ;h

[Lex]

Well, you know there was a crooked man, he had a crooked house. In this case, the screen is crooked, but the house and monitor frame are straight. The monitor has not been moved in a year. The only thing near it was a Lexar combo card reader, a pack of doublemint and a digital camera. I moved the camera, turned the monitor off and it went back to as crooked as before I aligned it.

[Lex]

What do you know, it must have been the camera, now it straightened up and the discoloration is gone.

[Ken Makela]

Kevin,

I thought you would be in by now. Hope things are running tickety-boo.

Ken

[Andrew Pratt]

Good job mr. fixit:)

[Ken Makela]

Hey Andrew,

I've seen your baby pictures. She's beautiful, Haley right?

Ken

[Lex]

Ken, nice shot of your girls, and Gord, your boys are cute as ever. 4 years old and jumping cliffs? Geesh. lol.

Andrew, who's Mr Fixit, me or Kevin? :)

[Andrew Pratt]

you ;)

[Bing Fung]

Hey Gang :later:

Andrew, Nice to see pictures of the gang at the Next Level Audio Convention ;) Thanks!

That Ti finish is very nice looking... :drool:

Nice pictures of tha lake Gordo :T Looks like a blast, I loved Water Skiing :yesnod:

Nice Pocket PC Lexi :yesnod:

Ken, nice shots of the girls!

Kevin, That Squeaky Cat looks a little mischevious in the flip photo ;)

Trev, post more photos of girls with built in life preservers :lol: :roflmao:


It was Katherine's b-Day on the 1st. She turned 13, I no longer have kids anymore, as they are adults and young adults :(

[Shane Martin]

Looks like Pontiac is redoing the GTO(finally) for 2008

http://members.cox.net/shaneous1/102907.jpg

[Lex]

Bling! Hey, thanks on the Pocket PC. It's pretty cool. I Got it to keep up with all my numbers and appointments. Also, the camera is good to have along sometimes even though the quality is somewhat marginal Hey, it's quick and dirty, so what. :)

Got house looker number 2 for the week coming in the morning. They have to make it a little harder to get ready for, at 11:30 during the day. I have to remember to leave things in ok shape in the morning. I guess being in 2 books now is meaning more traffic.

Where is Trevor, he mad at me or something about the girls with the built in ballest, I mean flotation devices?

[Gordon Moore]

Thanks all for the comments...it was a nice vacation :yesnod:

Did you win baseball 2-nite Andrew?

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys! :later:

Nice family vacation pics Gord.

Happy belated Birthday to Katherine Bing!

Everybody else, hope your having a great week! :T

Shane, that GTO is ugly. :(

[Trevor Schell]

Gord,,How big is that Spider,,that thing is freaking me out! :E

[Gordon Moore]

From leg to leg....open your fingers as wide as they can go and it'd be about that size....an outstretched hand. I've seen a little bigger but that was a pretty good representation of their size.

[Lex]

Incidentally, nice Cobra repro likely. But still nice!

http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/vacation/Image00020.jpg

It's funny how fat the tires look on these older cars now after all the low profiles of today.

[Lex]

Yeah, a swing and a miss on the GTO yet a second time. Pontiac needs some designers desperately.

[Paul Wu]

The flip!

Samsung 713N
http://product.samsung.com/images/prod/product03/b2c_l_713n.jpg

Picked up one of these for my wife at a great price. I wish I bought 2 but I only got one rain cheque.

I still have to go look at the Sony ES3000.

http://reviews.designtechnica.com/images/reviews/97/20030606_0953201.gif

This is definitely a demo model. I figure if I don't like the digital amps, I can always run it as a pre/pro and make use of my HK PA5800!

Why I like this unit.

Digital Amps
DTS(which I don't have right now), ES and PL II
7.1
Upconvert to component
7.1 preouts
RS-232 interface
It's a Sony ES Unit
adjustable crossovers for speakers in 10 Hz increments, 40 - 160 Hz


Price is an issue, as well as bringing home a new receiver when I don't 'really' need one. I need to 'get rid' of one receiver before I bring home another.

Anybody want to buy a Sony GX40ES stereo receiver?

[Andrew Pratt]

I agree with you on the GTO Doug...and about the cobra.

Gord no we lost to a fairly lowly team...we just couldn't get it going and our defence was rather pourous to say the least Oh well one game does not a streak make so we'll just have to turn it around for the playoffs. We could have done with your big new pipes crushing the ball

How much are they asking for that Sony Paul?

[Paul Wu]

They are asking C$788.

I was also looking at getting this:

http://images.compusmart.com/Image.aspx?bl=1&PictureHID=16490 (http://www.compusmart.com/Product/Default.aspx?SupplierPartNo=392001)

For use as a second monitor, but waited a bit too long and the price has gone up.

[Shane Martin]

Paul,
I recently bought a Samsung 19" and love it. The 8ms is crazy good for gaming.

C$788 seems steep for that receiver. Interestingly enough Sony ES dropped the digital amps for 2005. It is also lacking PLIIX which is inexcusable for a new receiver. Personally I'd save your money or buy something else and I own an ES reciever right now.

Trev and Lex,
I too hate the new GTO as well as the old one. Pontiac doesn't necessarily need new designers because they designed the wicked Solstice. I really really really want this car.

http://www.columbiafleet.com/images/new/05/2006%20pontiac%20solstice[1].jpg

[Shane Martin]

BTW, Why can't we preview our post under quick reply? I have to "go advanced".

[Kevin P]

Shane, "Go Advanced" gives you the preview as well as the advanced posting options. You can type your post in the quick reply box and then "Go Advanced" to preview and edit further before submitting your post. The preview appears at the top of the page.

[Gordon Moore]

I agree with you on the GTO Doug...and about the cobra.

Gord no we lost to a fairly lowly team...we just couldn't get it going and our defence was rather pourous to say the least Oh well one game does not a streak make so we'll just have to turn it around for the playoffs. We could have done with your big new pipes crushing the ball

How much are they asking for that Sony Paul?

Big pipes?
:p: :rofl: that's rich....it's all relative....I'm a lightweight just thin skinned. Don't forget I weigh only between 138 and 140 lbs and most days, that's a challenge.

I'm with you on the GTO....somebody exploded a bonneville and grandprix and put the parts back together and got that thing.

The solstice is a fantastic car and I don't understand why pontiac would do the GTO so polar opposite to the clean lines of the solstice. Though didn't the "new" GTO model come from a car they offer in Australia?

[Shane Martin]

Though didn't the "new" GTO model come from a car they offer in Australia?
The current one did. I'm not sure on the new one.

[Lex]

Yes, the information I read was, the original GTO was produced from Aussies, but with the Vette power plant. The new one, I was not so sure.

Doug

[Paul Wu]

C$788 seems steep for that receiver.

That works out to about US$650. Is that still a bit steep?

I'm going to post in the appropriate section.

[aud19]

Yeah that GTO is :throwup: Which is weird as Shane pointed out the Solstice is quite the looker and the G6 is pretty attractive also IMO... I thought they were getting on track :(

http://www.4wheelz.net/pontiac/conceptz/g6/pontiac_g6_2.jpg
http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2003detroitpontiacg6.jpg

Gord great pictures, looks like you guys had a great time at the lake :T

Ken looks like you're going to have the same problems as me X 2 :confused: Cute teenage girls are not good for dad's stress levels :nonod: Bing too! :confused: (Happy B-day Katherine! :party: ) Andrew, your days are numbered :twisted: :lol:

I hope none of those players hit eachother as they fly around the NHL :lol: On a positive note for Vancouver fans Naslund's been re-signed :party: Can't tell you how happy about that I am! :B I heard 3 years at 6 million per was the deal. Sopel and Malik are gone though so our defense likley needs some shoring up though it sounds like we'll have a few million left to sign a good (but likely not Neidermeyer) level player or two within the cap.

Sounds like the house is finally getting some attention Doug :T

You know I don't want to sell my car... I love that thing.... but I'm going to need a new one sometime soon and AC sure would be nice to have on days like this eh Greg ;) Your Suzuki not have AC either?

Andrew, I think Jazz's phone's a bit different (almost a year old model now I think) but pretty similar. I've always had Nokia phones which have always done me quite well, they're very durable :T But I want a little flip phone...(tired of accidently hitting buttons in my pocket for one :roll: )

Paul, I'd skip that Sony too, look for something with more current features. I like the Yamaha's/Denons and I believe Shane showed some new Pioneers that are looking pretty spiffy, though maybe out of that price range....?

[Andrew Pratt]

140lbs ...wow you are light...I'm about your height but have at least 25 lbs on you even when I'm in marathon shape.

Jason the samsung phone I got is a brand new model...though its likely just a refinement of an older design.

[Lex]

Yeah, happy BD Katherine! Well Bing, such is life, they grow up on us, we feel old, then we are old soon enough. The circle of life. It's just to short.

Keep her young as long as you can. There's still time for her to be a kid and you too. :)

Doug

[Lex]

Maybe it's soon enough to stop that ugly pos GTO I hope they get wind of our comments on the net, as we throw up on that design.

The Solstice is a winner. True.

Jason, yeah, I guess that makes about 5-6 sets of lookers so far. I just wish I could get a bunch of junk out of the house to make it show better. Might make selling easier. But I just haven't felt like renting a bunch of space and having to pay for it. So, i've tried to get by with what I have for now.

[Shane Martin]

Having a bunch of junk around can cause issues because it makes the house smaller than it actually is.

Bing,
Tell your kid Happy BD. Before you know it she will be dating and boom she will be gone and moving on. Then the Corvette Mid Life Crisis phase kicks in :)

[Lex]

Yeah, your right Shane. Well, primarily the clutter is 2 rooms and the garage. The laundry area, 1 bedroom that doens't have a bed in it, and some in my dining area. Everything else is in pretty good shape. That includes kitchen, great room, 2 baths, well my daughter's bedroom needs work and I've been busting her chops pretty good about it too.

Partly, when I was sickER, and it was just really hot, I didn't feel like renting space and moving a bunch of stuff, and lately, I haven't been in a BIG push to sell, so I Was content to do as good a job as I could showing, and let the rest go.

At some point though, I may have to step it up a notch.

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys!!:later:

That Solstice is sweet.
And Yes!, the GTO is ugly, very ugly.
The Charger is a gem! :T

[Trevor Schell]

Paul, Nice Monitor! :yesnod:
I have the 712n, so it must be the new version the 713n.
You will love the screen image.

[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Hey Gents! :sn :sn :sn

It's too dang hot! :M But since the tile just got put down in my basement and carpet goes in next week, assuming I get all the painting and staining done this weekend, we'll have a nice cool basement to hang out in! :T I'll have to take some shots of the basement and share them with you folks so you can see what I've been working on over the last three years! :B

Gotta jam...move time! :D

E

[Trevor Schell]

Hey Erik! :later:
Is that part of the HT room or something else
your renovating?

[Trevor Schell]

Lex!..So did you sell your house yet.?

[GregoriusM]

I went to the Dodge dealership and saw a black Charger SXT up close.

Pretty darn mean looking.

I think they made a slight trade-off for those who had Chargers in the 70's and now have a family but still want a decent looking and driving HEMI for the family.

It had the chrome around the grill and looked very muscle car to me when you looked at it straight on.

That being said, I'd take a Magnum over the Charger.

But if they come out with that 'Cuda, THEN you now have something to go up against the new Mustang.

-----

Edit: I also saw a metallic copperyish orange Dodge RAM truck SXT with the Daytona package, which includes a rear spoiler.

Wo! What a muscle truck!

[efarstad]

Trev: Our basement is approximately 1,200 sq/ft...our theater is approx. 220 sq/ft. of that space...so the remainder is what I've been working on...which consists of bathroom, office, storage room, and rec room. It trully has been a labor of love...what will I do when I'm done? :D

E

[Lex]

I think I liked the Challenger better than the Cuda even. Not to surprising considering how I used to have a Challenger, a 72 model. Where's that pic of the purple one again Trev?

Trev, no offers as yet on the house. My daughter said she's finally coming over to work on her part today maybe. So, that could help a little bit in showing. I still need to do more though to prep.

Sounds like a lot of good work going on there E. That's about what I'd like to do with my next house. Well, something on those lines anyway.

Doug

[Kevin P]

Mornin' folks, and TGIF... and I'm on vacation next week! We'll be in Maine Monday - Thursday, and Heather said "don't bring the laptop" 8O so I'll be AWOL from the board those days.

Interesting cars. I don't know what to make of them yet. Seems like "ugly" is an increasing trend in car designs as of late. :oops: But then there are some really nice looking cars out there too. I've seen a number of Magnums on the road lately and they're, uh, how do I say it tactfully, well, not ugly, but let's just say I'm not drooling over them either. The windows seem awfully small, there must be some blind spots in that thing! I have to admit I like the looks of the new Mustang though. I would never own one though (it's a Ford! :twisted: ).

I'm still leaning toward Audi A3 or A4 for my next car, in a few years.

Yesterday, coming home from work, I came upon a laser speed trap. My trusty V1 alerted me even before I could see the cops. An approaching car also flashed its lights at me (first time I've seen someone do that in years), so I had ample warning to slow down. Being the geek I am, I tried to read the name on their laser gun when I drove past them, but I couldn't quite make it out. ;)

Paul, picked a receiver yet? Did you say you had an amp already? Maybe you should grab the Sherwood Newcastle pre-pro that I'm getting, the P-965.

Went by the house yesterday, the plumbers were working. Insulation is mostly done, siding is done, we should be on track for drywalling next week!

L8r folks,
KJP

[Nick M]

Lex - Good luck on the house sale!
----------
Kevin - Have fun on vacation! Wear suntan lotion!
----------
Nice family photos guys!

Have to run a crap load of errands today. I hate errands. :(

[Lex]

I've had my picture taken a few times lately Kevin, both this week and last, probably 3 out of the last 5 weeks. I've been fortunate to be doing the limit or close. I saw one trap at my subdivision entrance. In 11 years, the first time I'd ever seen one setup there. He was trying to get people hammering it up the straightaway. Of course with me turning in right beside him, I just waived, :)

[Lex]

Thanks Nicko'. Have fun on the errands. Why not use that plane for the errands, could make things a lot faster. ;)

[Andrew Pratt]

:later: gents

[Paul Wu]

Paul, picked a receiver yet? Did you say you had an amp already? Maybe you should grab the Sherwood Newcastle pre-pro that I'm getting, the P-965.

Have not picked up the Sony yet... I have a HK PA5800, bought about 3 years ago and has just been packed up. It still works. Maybe I should look at the Sherwood Newcastle. Anybody care to drop me a line as to the cost?

Going to try and Price Match a MS Wireless keyboard this morning. Wish me luck.

[efarstad]

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

Happy Friday Everyone! :T

Lex...yea it's really fun working on the house...you'll have fun someday doing the exact same thing!

Hoping to catch up with our buddy Chris tonight...but have not heard from him. Are you around Chris?

Have a great weekend guys! :D

E

[Andrew Pratt]

Paul the list price on the S-N P965 (http://www.nextlevelav.com/homeTheatreSherwood.asp) is $2K Cdn

[taz13]

Morning all
TGIF and a good weekend for all who have it off.
Kevin A real vaction, :T no lap top :??

[Andrew Pratt]

I give kevin two days tops before he starts to get the withdrawl shakes and starts looking out for a cybecafe etc :)

[taz13]

:agree:

Andrew You have mail.

[Paul Wu]

Flip! Two in a Row! It's been a while. :party:

Where did our bouncing smiley go to?

Anyway, I was hoping to price match this, but got DENIED! But I do have one on order from Futureshop, and I think I'll pick one up when they open this morning.

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/10048352.jpg

[Kevin P]

I give kevin two days tops before he starts to get the withdrawl shakes and starts looking out for a cybecafe etc :)We're driving up Monday and coming home Thursday, so we should be home well before withdrawal kicks in full tilt. :)

I've never had internet access on a vacation, yet. The one time I took my laptop on a trip we were out in the boonies with no internet (I took it to work on a story at the time). The other times we had high-speed in our hotel room but no laptop. I need a break from the 'puters anyway. :)

Paul, which bouncing smiley? This one? ;h or this one :hb or this one :grab: ?

[Paul Wu]

Kev: It was the green hopper. I didn't see it in the list. :hopper:

Got a dentist appointment today, not looking forward to it. But I take the afternoon off.

Going to be a nice hot one today!

Pratt: Thanks for the price. I have to see what my final budget is these days for upgrades. I may not have as much as I thought, well I really have lots, but I need some self control. :D

I may finally make it out to see the Sony receiver. Of course I totally forgot to bring some demo CD's.

[Andrew Pratt]

I may not have as much as I thought... :nono:

well I really have lots, :yesnod:

I need some self control. ;lx

[Gordon Moore]

Hi gang...nothing new....

Hey Andrew, we got to do the dinner thing one night...it's been too long.

Actually, we were thinking of going to the Hungarian Pavillion on Saturday night...I'm craving Goulash (like Mama used to make ;) ) and maybe a Dobos torte :drool: plus show the kids a little family history.....interested in meeting us there? Burton Cummings Theater. Our friend Mike is the ambassador to Hungary this year.

[Andrew Pratt]

Hey Andrew, we got to do the dinner thing one night...it's been too long.

Agreed

[Lex]

So eat already.

Where's everyone been, seems like posts are crawling along here. I want to see some posting, or we are gonna close TTP down. It's Friday, party on.

[Andrew Pratt]

I'm here :party: and its friday :T

[Lex]

Well, that's a start, now where's the rest of you guys party hats at?

[Kevin P]

Party? What party!? 8O

Just busy getting things wrapped up before vacation here...

[Lex]

oh, well that's a good excuse. Go and leave us here to wilt in the sun while you are off vacationing.

Can't get in touch with my daughter today, that stinker was going to work around the house today on her mess, yeah right.

[Ken Makela]

Hey,

Golfing in a tournament tomorrow, it's with my wife's co-workers. She's working though. They're a good bunch should be fun.

:party:

I'll probably get half cut too!

:party:

That better Lex :lol:

Ken

[efarstad]

I'm a walking party! :-y

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

E

[taz13]

Gordon I love the new avatar

Andrew for that 2nd email :smackbutt: :smackbutt: My email will not let me do that.

[Lex]

That's better. :)

[Ken Makela]

Oh yeah,

I get to try out my new club, TaylorMade Rescue (#4) , fnally get to throw out the cursed 3 iron. I doubt it'll help the game much.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4050&stc=1

[Andrew Pratt]

I think a co-worker of mine just picked that club up Ken. He seems to like it a lot.

[Lex]

looks like a good club to rap it around greenside with too, choking down on it.

[Ken Makela]

todd hamilton won the british open with a similar club last year. drove and chipped with it.

[Lex]

oh yeah, the british you chip from midway down the fairway practically, lol. How you chip it at the Brit open, especially at St. Andrews can many times determine who wins.

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys! :later:

I will party on!,
Time to find some babe pics for the party!

Here is a little something I came across..So true!

I am Thankful
>
>
>FOR THE WIFE
>WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
>BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
>AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.
>FOR THE HUSBAND
>WHO IS ON THE SOFA
>BEING A COUCH POTATO,
>BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
>AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.
>
>FOR THE TEENAGER
>WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
>BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
>NOT ON THE STREETS.
>
>FOR THE TAXES I PAY
>BECAUSE IT MEANS
>I AM EMPLOYED.
>
>FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
>BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
>BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
>
>FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
>BECAUSE IT MEANS
>I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.
>
>FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
>BECAUSE IT MEANS
>I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE.
>
>FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
>WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
>AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
>BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.
>
>FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
>I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
>BECAUSE IT MEANS
>WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..
>
>FOR THE PARKING SPOT
>I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
>BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
>AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.
>
>
>FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
>BECAUSE IT MEANS
>I AM WARM.
>
>FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
>WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
>I CAN HEAR.
>
>FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
>BECAUSE IT MEANS
>I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
>
>FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
>AT THE END OF THE DAY
>BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
>CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
>
>FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
>IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
>BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
>
>AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
>BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
>FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

[Trevor Schell]

This is a good one!

Subject: Fw: Prom Night


>>>> Prom Night was coming up, and a girl announced to her boyfriend
>>>> that
>>>> she wanted to make it special and rent a hotel room for the
>>>> night.
>>>>
>>>> Being the responsible type, the boy went to the Pharmacy to
>>>> purchase
>>>> protection. The pharmacist was very helpful and guided the boy
>>>> for about
>>>> an hour and told him everything there was to know.
>>>>
>>>> The boy came early to pick up his girlfriend, and her Mother
>>>> invited
>>>> him to join them for dinner. When they sat down, the boy, looking
>>>> to
>>>> impress her parents, offered to say grace, then bowed his head.
>>>>
>>>> A minute passed, and the boy was still deep in prayer...5 minutes
>>>> passed,
>>>> and still no movement from the boy. Finally, after 10 minutes
>>>> with his head
>>>> down, the girlfriend leaned over and whispered to the boyfriend,
>>>> "I had no
>>>> idea you were so religious."
>>>>
>>>> The boy turned, and whispered back, "I had no idea your father
>>>> was a
>>>> pharmacist."

[Andrew Pratt]

Cute Trevor :T

[Lex]

Yeah, that last one was pretty good. haha.

Lex

[GregoriusM]

WHO'S GOING TO CLOSE DOWN TTP?

TTP is an entity unto itself. No one can shut it down. It will resurrect itself. Don't even try. You yourself may experience TTP anxiety meltdown.

[Trevor Schell]

Trev: Our basement is approximately 1,200 sq/ft...our theater is approx. 220 sq/ft. of that space...so the remainder is what I've been working on...which consists of bathroom, office, storage room, and rec room. It trully has been a labor of love...what will I do when I'm done? :D

E
Gotcha!
Very similar to mine, however I am no DIYer..
So I have to wait for a while before I can get mine complete.
Glad you are having fun with the completion of the basement.
Looking forward to the final results. Maybe I can get some ideas. :)

[Trevor Schell]

I think I liked the Challenger better than the Cuda even. Not to surprising considering how I used to have a Challenger, a 72 model. Where's that pic of the purple one again Trev?

Trev, no offers as yet on the house. My daughter said she's finally coming over to work on her part today maybe. So, that could help a little bit in showing. I still need to do more though to prep.


Funny Lex, I had found those pictures on the Charger Forum. :)

Now on the house showing, for sure you need to be 100% on the prep.
Leaving your empty pizza boxes and beer bottles around is not a good sign..:alol:

[Trevor Schell]

I went to the Dodge dealership and saw a black Charger SXT up close.

Pretty darn mean looking.

I think they made a slight trade-off for those who had Chargers in the 70's and now have a family but still want a decent looking and driving HEMI for the family.

It had the chrome around the grill and looked very muscle car to me when you looked at it straight on.

That being said, I'd take a Magnum over the Charger.

But if they come out with that 'Cuda, THEN you now have something to go up against the new Mustang.

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Edit: I also saw a metallic copperyish orange Dodge RAM truck SXT with the Daytona package, which includes a rear spoiler.

Wo! What a muscle truck!

Gregor, glad you decided to like the Charger. It does have that Muscular look to it.:yesnod:
I also saw the Daytona truck in the Go Mango color.
I liked it and so did somebody else. It sold the other day.
I was just suprised the truck did not come with Leather Interior.

[Trevor Schell]

Ken nice Club!
I picked up one last year and am a better golfer becasue of it.
Well, I mean I will be once I use it..:B :alol:
Man , I need to get out more and enjoy the things I like to do.
It's just not happening this year. Mainly becasue of the move, it does take a while to settle.
This has been an interesting year though.

[Gordon Moore]

Morning ... :later:

Thanks Taz! It's the talk of the lake apparantly. (Sort of the new legend of the lake....'course over time, it won't be the 4 yr old that jumps cliffs....it'll be the baby who could back-flip and do a half-gainer off a 150ft cliff or something :lol: )

Hey Greg, life treating you any better? Hope you're feeling well.

[Ken Makela]

Gord,

I still can't believe that jump!

[Nick M]

Morning guys.

Man we got blasted with SPAM! Check out this guy, he's all over the place... :M

http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=15020

[jimmyp58]

Good morning and happy weekend fellas!

[Lex]

He's toast now Nick.

[Gordon Moore]

Yeah I saw that man what a :loser:

nice shooting Lex :2guns:

:blowup:

Do these yo-yos really suck people in or are people that gullible?

[Kevin P]

Do these yo-yos really suck people in or are people that gullible?Yes. :roll:

BTW Lex, you missed one in DVD Director. I just :nuke: -d it for you. :)

Oops, got the flip. Have to find a pic. Be back.

Here's where we're spending our mini-vacation this week:

http://www.lucerneinn.com/gallery/card3.jpg

http://www.lucerneinn.com/gallery/fall3.jpg

[Lex]

Thanks Gord. Someone alerted me via the HTGuide report a post email.

Thanks Kevin for batting cleanup!

[Andrew Pratt]

Nice looking place Kevin :T

[taz13]

Morning all
Gordon as soon as I get the info on both the mustang sospenders and the belt pouch style, I will send them to you. The belt/belly pouch might be better for you as they just go around the waist, when needed pull out may west style life jacket, put over head and inflate. You can even do it floating around in a hole in the ice (been there done that :( ) Watch crappy tire as they will start to go on sale there and also Dubois marine out towards Lockport.

[Trevor Schell]

Good Morning Guys!:later:
Hope everybody has a great weekend!:T

Here is a little something to kickstart the day!
http://www.aroms.com/forums/uploads/1/02-lrg.jpg

[Nick M]

LOL! That has some serious airbrushing/and or makeup. :lol:
You might as well had posted a Summer Fun Barbie! :rofl:
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Have fun on vacation Kevin. That place looks beautiful! :E
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Solo'd in the Cessna 152 today, my first time taking the aircraft up by myself! I was 'gonna go to sleep, but I can't now. 8O

[taz13]

Nick congratulations :T :T :T :T :T ;x( ;x( ;x( ;x(

[Andrew Pratt]

Way to go Nick :T

[Gordon Moore]

Andrew I'm guessing your a nay for 2-nite since I haven't heard back....we'll have to get together another time I guess.

:later: guys

[taz13]

Nick come airbrushing? makeup? I thought all girls next door looked just like that :rofl: :rofl:
Well my plan to buy a Tamron SPAF200-500mm F/5-6.3 just got derailed by a new HT reciever. Delays happen when buying toys.
Hoping for a lightning storm to try for some new storm shots, weather looks right.
And even in the bird family there are surfer types who seem to go after the wildest air currents to ride. Some of the Eagles, ravens and white pelicans are up in the middle of this being thrown all over and still flying. Fun to watch :D :D