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[Lex]

It's the lens making her look like she has a polymer finish. :) She's cute enough we'll let her slide right under the sheets, ha.

[Andrew Pratt]

I haven't heard much about that lens Rick. I sure do like the Tamron 28-75 though :yesnod:

Gord sorry about the delay in getting back to you re the email...we were out shopping this morning :oops: Looking forward to the BBQ though. I wasn't going to mention it but if you wanted to bring the panny receiver over you're more then welcome to...my rack is apart at the moment anyway.

[Gordon Moore]

oops, sounds like we're getting together after all. Trsut the wives to get things organized.

[Gordon Moore]

I'll see what I can do.

[Nick M]

I was thinking about the C5 Vette/Cessna 152 decision last night while doing some routine/boring tasks at work. I think I'm going to go for the plane, but I really want some type of convertible to pound around in since I miss my old one.

Thinking of going oldschool and picking up or building one of these...

http://www.vwdcqinc.org.au/vwdcqimages/actionday2003images/actionday2003bestbeachbuggy.jpg

EDIT: I won't have to buy antifreeze for anything! :lol:

[Andrew Pratt]

That looks to be in great shape. Have you also considered a Miata/MGB/Fiat Spyder etc?

[Nick M]

Nah. The bugs I've ridden in have alot more room than the Miata/MGB units I've driven. Plus the buggys have more of a fun nature than just another Miata... :P

Still thinking about what to do. I'm waiting for some price quotes on kits. Then I would need to buy a donor bug, and spend the time required. It will probably be cheaper just to buy one for ~US$4k already finished, or in need of finishing work.

Just a thought. :lol:

[taz13]

Well hopefully soon I will be listening with one of these as powerhttp://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4054&stc=1
http://www.sherwoodusa.com/prod_r756.html
I always look forward to new toys. :T

[Trevor Schell]

Congrats on the new Receiver Taz!!:T

Congrats on going Solo Nicholas! :T

Glad you all like my babe pic for the weekend.
Trust me , she is not plastic..I have some more of her , but will have to put
up the [simg] to cover her up a bit..;)

[Trevor Schell]

:E :E :E

[Lex]

You know the rules, as we went down this road before, ran full circle and established the rules. Those rules have not changed.

Now that I had to be the bad guy, moving on.

[efarstad]

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

After a full day of painting...I'm getting closer. The mantle is done, five closet's and one entry to my bathroom is painted...with more to go tomorrow! :T Yea, we have tons of storage space! I'm glad it's not hot in the basement or I'd be dead!

Congrats on the solo Nick!

Just checking in to say hi...time to fold some laundry then to play some football on XBOX! :B

Have a great night fellas!

E

[Trevor Schell]

Oops!
Yes, I know the rules.
Won't happen again.
Just got a little carried away.
Figured this was one that should be seen by all!
Don't worry, your not the bad guy! I was... :twisted:
Anyways, for that I give myself the frypan over the head.
:frypan:

[GregoriusM]

Bad, bad, bad, bad boy, Trev. :evil:

Just email me the links next time and you won't be breaking any rules. :B

I do agree with those rules, I must say, for TTP.

For my email? No rules! :T

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Thanks for asking about my health, guys. It's so damned up and down I can't get a handle on it. But I've just started a new med, so we'll see what happens.

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Lex: How's your health been doing the last while?

:later:

[Nick M]

Trevor - :nono: You just cashed in a hell of alot of Brownie Points for that one! :rofl: Ok, I guess she's real... enough... 8O :lol:

Thanks guys for the congrats on the solo. It's actually been a long time coming. I started flying last December, but stopped from Feb-Apr due to getting layed off last winter. I had been getting ready to solo before I stopped for a few months, but had to do some review lessons when I came back. I have the Howard Hughes syndrome... Hollywood Films and Aviation. AViation, AVIation, aviATION...


... aviatION...

:p:

[taz13]

Or maybe OBSESSION, but then that discription could cover quite a few here.

Morning all, although to me it is late as I started my day at 01:30 :evil:
My bank account likes these hours but they are going to kill me :roll:
Trev- naughty boy
Lex- thanks for leaving the links, as several of us are naughty boys.

[jimmyp58]

Good morning fellas....

[Andrew Pratt]

:later: gents.

Likely heading out to the beach this afternoon to enjoy the sun.

[Snap]

Lex thanks for the disclaimer!

Ken, The rescue club is a good one to have in the bag! I can NOT hit a 3 iron either. Infact it is not even in the bag! I have 3 woods, and 3 clevland weges. So by by 3 iron!

Golf is a crazy Played this awesome course on Friday with 4 inch deep ruff! shot a 100! :cry: Played again Sat and shot an 88 ???? :confused:

Happy Birthday for the birthday people!

And asta-la-by-by guys! Time to go to church!

[Snap]

Good job Nick on the solo! Just remeber the old KC-130 saying.....

"3 things in life that will kill you. Props, Pilots, and pictures!"

Good on ya man!

[Snap]

We got a NEW PUP for our daughter this Sat! This is not our dog but it looks a lot like it!
http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4061

[taz13]

New puppy = wet spots ;) If you have never housebroken a puppy, I have just 1 piece of advice, get a crate and learn how to use it. Make it a safe haven for the pup. Let no one bother it when in the crate, door open or not. Have fun with the pup :D :D :D

[Trevor Schell]

Good Morning Guys!

Nice new puppy!:yesnod:

[Bing Fung]

Hey Gang :later:

Sorry I haven't been around much, however I have been working very hard on the house getting it ready for paint. An old house sure takes a lot of up keep once it gets to be around 40 years old as mine is. Have been riding my bicycles lots as well.


Whats going on here? :scratchhead: Trev is posting on HTG while he has a boner? :roflmao:

Nice new Avatar Trev

Nice new avatar Gordo

Nice new puppy Snap, is that a Yorkshire?

Nice Solo Job Nick, and you know I'm not talking about the palm sisters ;)

Atta boy Gregor :)

Nice Vacation spot Kevin.

Nice new HT gear Taz

Nice club Ken

Cool combo Pauly :)

Good Job on the paint E

Good job making sure the power is paid around here Lex :amen:

Andrew :later:

The rest of you guys. Great Job keeping the place running :amen:

[Paul Wu]

Moving it along.

[Paul Wu]

Flip!

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

So I took a look at this unit. Very briefly, I wasn't too impressed with the power output. They were hooked up to a pair of Paradigm Phantom's, which are pretty sensitive, about 91db. I had it cranked to +10 on the volume scale and it was a comfortable listen. I tried to go higher, but that was about it.

Now I realize I was in a large show room, and not very representative with my actual room, but I expected more power. Plus I knew that I had to set the speakers to small, to gain a bit more power.

For some reason, I couldn't find the adjustable crossover settings, I'm sure a look through the manual would solve that problem.

The sound was quite nice. I haven't been seriously listening at home in a long time, so I really don't have anything to compare it with.

I am tempted to take it home and try it out, it does have a 30 day satisfaction gaurantee. Plus this is the last unit.

I'm a bit leary as I have read of audio problems and video drop outs, which is not very comforting.

I could always use my amp, but that defeats the purpose of the digital amps.

Finally, I'm not sure I wish to upgrade to this piece when I know there is so much more that I want. :)

Gotta go, so see you fella's on Monday.... or sooner.

[Kevin P]

Sony receivers are notorious for being underpowered, but that's usually more in their mainstream models than the ES line. I never cared for their receivers much (even though I like a lot of their other products). They tend to be difficult to set up. I couldn't even adjust the speaker levels on a Sony without RTFM.

How did the digital amps sound, other than being lacking for power?

[Trevor Schell]

Go Seperates !!
That is what everybody always told me..so I did and agree
it's the only way to go.

[Andrew Pratt]

Well you mostly did Trevor...you're still resisting going all the way and getting that matching pre amp to those amps of yours ;) I think you'd be stunned if you ever ponyied up and got a Halo C1 or C2 in your rack :yesnod:

[Lex]

I just heard that Peter Jennings has died from lung cancer. He sure did not last long from diagnosis in April. :( RIP Peter Jennings.

[Trevor Schell]

Andrew, Iwould.
Except what do I do with the Denon 5803?
I would move it upstairs, however I had picked up the
Marantz SR-8200 for there.
I guess I could get rid of the Marantz,,although it
is likely worth nothing now.
I will have to sit tight and just be satisfied with what
I have right now. I have put so much money into
my system and upgrading is that much more costlier
at this point since you get nothing back from your
previous investments.

Lex,,He was an Olympian right.
High jump or something like that.
Not sure though.

[Trevor Schell]

I worked on polishing my Corvette today.
I removed all residue and previous wax applications
with Clay Bar. Washed down the car with a special Zanio
car wash solution and applied a prewax.
So , now I have to apply 3 coats of Zaino wax/polish , 2 different types.
I am missing a certain mix , so had to stop and order it online.
Once it arrives, I can finish the job and hopefully
enjoy a show car wet look. Even at this point it looks pretty good.
The final results should be super sweet!! :yesnod:
It better, or else I am out $160 I spent on the kit.

[Paul Wu]

What happened to my flip?

Kev: My initial impression was very good. I was looking for more volume to hear some more details. I didn't have my cd case, so I had to rely on the demo cd, which was hooked up through a dvd player. I wouldn't say the best of setup, but it was a digital optical connection. This is supposed to be the best setup for the digital amp to shine.

I think I would really like the unit, but if anything the sound will be vastly different from my Yamaha. Plus I really don't know if I will have time to truely enjoy the experience of setup and tweaking. Yes a very true fact for me these days. My focus has not been totaly on HT for the past several years. I still enjoy the hobby and still have fun watching movies.

I think for the long run, I'll be looking at seperates.

Trev: You can always send one of your units to me for safe keeping! ;)
I think you are thinking of Bruce Jenner the decathalete. Peter Jennings was the newscaster, from Canada, that made it big down south.

Lex: That is truely sad news.

[jimmyp58]

Wow, that is a shock about Peter Jennings.

[Snap]

Bing,
The pup is a "Silky Terrier" cool pup.

Yea we have a crate to train the little guy.

[Andrew Pratt]

That better paul :)

[taz13]

Morning everyone :later:

[Andrew Pratt]

Quiet around these parts today :(

[Shane Martin]

Yea we have a crate to train the little guy.
We're crate training the little girl right now.

Very quiet indeed.

[Paul Wu]

Pratt: Much better. :)

Lots of stuff to get done here. So I'll be sparseish.

[Andrew Pratt]

well that's a little better:)

[taz13]

No better would be emails with shipping dates on all the toys I've ordered over the weekend.
A little sunshine would be nice as well.
Oh we were talking about TTP :oops:

[Andrew Pratt]

What other toys did you pick up Rick?

[Nick M]

Hey Guys!

New Toys, Dogs, and Good Grub. Sounds like a man's haven to me... :D

Been cruising around solo in the C152 for the past few days. Today I was cleared to leave the traffic pattern and go out into the surrounding area. Took a ride over where I work, then a near-by highway construction area that you can only really see by air, and I also went around a local resivoir that "powers" a hydroelectric station. Nice and calm winds too. Can't wait until next weekend. The flying coffers have been drained until next paycheck... :( ;)

The Denon 2910 should reach me Thursday. Then I can get a better idea of the Z3's capabilities. The wallmount is working great though! Working 70hrs/wk next week and the week after (covering vacations). I'll have a 40ft HDMI cable, and 84" Carada screen by the end of the month. :-y http://mysite.verizon.net/nicholasmosher/ahh.gif

Then all I have left to get for the HT will be some new seating. $$$ 8O

[Andrew Pratt]

New seating is on my Radar as well Nick.

[GregoriusM]

:later:

Nope. Zuk is not ready yet. Probably another 2 - 3 weeks.

It will be like having a new car when I finally get it back!

[taz13]

I cheated I started with top of the line Elran recliners and built around them. Problem is that they are just a little to comfy :Z :Z :Z :Z
Toys :
-Harmony remote
-New HTPC to go with new HT Rx
-New wall mounts for TV and CC
-New Epson R-1800 printer to replace my 1270
-And a must buy list for Friday and Sunday drive by shopping in the 'peg.$$$$$$$$$$$$$


Nick
Waiting on that Z3 review

[aud19]

Morning everybody :later:

We just got back at about midnight lastnight from an absolutely WONDERFUL, FANTASTIC and extremely relaxing vacation in Victoria. We got to stay with some old friends, visit Jazz's Mom briefly, relax at some gorgeous beach's, eat way too much good food and even got driven to dinner in an award winning Jaguar last night! Fantastic trip :T

Off to start moving things out of the family room to get it ready for painting.

Hope everyone's well ;) Have a great day all :T

[Andrew Pratt]

You've been busy Rick:T

[Snap]

Shane what kind of Dog are you training?

[Lex]

I may have to switch over to my Z2 equivilent 2HD soon. I noticed I've got a crap load of hours on my old ViewSonic, probably 4000 hours on that bulb. Amazing really. For a daily grinder, I could not have asked more from that 1K projector. I may just wait until she blows, then drive over it with my truck. lol. Kidding. Not sure I want to put a 300+ bulb into it though. Probably the smart thing to do would be to sell it for a couple of hundred to 250, put that with the 300 bulb money, then get another new one and be out 400 over and above that. Make sense?

Nick, you do know I can get 40 feet HDMI cables, right? Congrats on the Carada screen, I appreciate you supporting our sponsor.

I've enjoyed my Carada classic white screen here.

Doug

[Shane Martin]

Snap,
Female Golden Retriever. She is 7 weeks old now.

Monday Night Football is in HD tonight on ABC. Starts at 8ET.
It will be like having a new car when I finally get it back!
Gregorius, I hope so for your sake. I've driven a few cars that have been wrecked then fixed and they never were the same. This may have been due to the people fixing the car but it was 2 different shops. Hopefully yours will turn out ok.

[Snap]

yeah nic waiting on the Z3 review. uh oh the dog is quiet I have to run.....

[Shane Martin]

This is the sub that Trevor needs for his car
http://www.thetrue22.com/Images/JH_ball.jpg

it is only 369 lbs with a 900oz magnet.

[Andrew Pratt]

Wild driver Shane. Though I'd figure a couple of tumults would come in at a fraction of the cost and likely no embarass themselves against it...not to mention being a lot less weight

[taz13]

:banana: :dance: :dance:

[Andrew Pratt]

why the sudden outburst Rick?

[Shane Martin]

I think it's time to

[Shane Martin]

run for

[Shane Martin]

One of those popular things we all know as

[Shane Martin]

A Flip

Coming soon to a Porsche Dealership near you.

The 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo. Only 490HP this time
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/galleries/turbo911andsolstice/images/02.jpg
;x( ;x(

[Andrew Pratt]

Only 490...:nono:

:)

[Lex]

I saw a 911 carara that looked a lot better than this car at a local sales lot. Not sure this is an improvement.

Lex

[Lex]

Where are the troops tonight?

[Andrew Pratt]

Putting the little troops to bed ;)

[Snap]

Darn it Andrew....I am so sleepy and I just read your post about putting kids to bed!! oh.....sweet bed.....I tell you WORK is a 4 LETTER WORD! :rant:

:later: good morning fellas. Feels like Monday again... it is Tuesday right???
:nonod: Waiting for the Java to kick in so that I can remove myself from the desk chair and go teach.

FUEL today!

Is Chris Deployed? If so, Chris Fly safe and come home soon.

[Nick M]

http://mysite.verizon.net/nicholasmosher/morning.gif

Another night finished at work. Everything ran smoothly and we had a nice night! Gonna' resupply at the grocery store, and work some more on trying to memorize morse code. There has to be a game or simulator somewhere that tests you, I'm sure of it... :scratchhead:

EDIT: I want to see some aircooled Porsches!

EDIT EDIT: Lex - I'm sending you a PM about the HDMI cable right now.

[Lex]

edit edit, I got the message, I responded once.

Sleep tight Nick, let the bed bugs bite. Oh wait, that's don't let them...

You know that's not really just a saying, there really are bed bugs that bite. I read about a rash of this happening at hotels, ack! They come out at night and suck your blood, goulishly. Ok, enough about that heartwarming tail of travel.

Yeah, Chris must be on mission snap. Travel safe Chris, come home soon...

Well, my daughter started yet another flip flop, wanting to talk about moving to Florida with a friend and going to school there. Dad started with, "I'M NOT PAYING OUT OF STATE TUITION". Dad finished with, I wish you'd make up your mind about something and stick with it! I mean I sold my Mustang in part for her, so I could pay off a loan that I still had due to buying her a new car last year. She wants to move home to a basement, which I don't have now, so I put my house for sale, now she starts all this. I did go a little ballistic on her. I'm really tired of playing games with her, I'd like for her to get on track and stay there, so maybe someday I can get on with my life whether that be saving for another classic car, travel, working on my business, whatever.

Doug

[Shane Martin]

Doug,
I hate to say it but cut her off and let her swim. I know because I was exactly like her when I was her age. Right now she can fall down and you are right there to scoop her up. At some point she is going to learn. It's a lesson that is extremely hard on both you and her but in the end, she will be a strong independent woman because of it. My father hated doing it and I hated him for a while for doing it thinking he abandoned me but as I grew up(over that next few years) I realized what happened and thanked him for it.

Also that 911 Turbo is not drastically different than the current 911 Carrera of 2005 except the wing and the larger wheels. I think when you actually see one in person you will warm up to it. Test mode cars are not final.

Lastly it still amazes me that Porsche is using a flat 6 cylinder engine and putting out the same horsepower as a 8.0 Liter V10.

[Lex]

Yeah, then I have a nephew that's worse than her. He got his car towed somewhere over the weekend, because probably he was to lazy to put it where it belongs, or else he was someplace he didn't belong to begin with. What does he do? He comes to my Mom and cons her out of the money to get his car out of hock. She should have left it there, so maybe someday that kid would learn. You are right, he's not going to learn as long as someone bails his butt out. I will say Kimberly is not as bad as he is, at least she has some sense of responsibility. But playing games where my future is concerned, my home, cars, is not good at all, and I am not going to put up with much of that.

Doug

[Nick M]

Lex - Sounds like you need to use some tough love! Like Shane said, better to cut the strings for awhile and let her see what it takes to have things like a place to live, a vehicle, bills, etc. Better now than when she's older and you're not around anymore.
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Shane - I bet that turbocharged flat six doesn't have the same torque or power/RPM ratios that the V10 has though... ;)

[Shane Martin]

I bet that turbocharged flat six doesn't have the same torque or power/RPM ratios that the V10 has though
Here are the #'s:

Viper V10: 500hp, 525 lb/ft torque
Porsche Flat 6 Turbo: 490hp, 493 lb/ft torque- extrapolated from the current 911 turbo. The turbo is going from 460 to 490 and they said the torque will go up just as much. Still these #'s are from a 3.8L engine. The Viper is an 8 Liter engine and has 4 cylinders MORE yet the total power #'s are not far off.

[Gordon Moore]

Oh I'll never complain about a porsche....very nice looking little rocket ;x(

Hey we just picked up a new toy as well (didn't want to feel left out with everyone getting new stuff)

We finally have a piano in the house :party:
It's a casio but it ain't the casio you'd get at radioshack...

Introducing the Casio Privia PX-555R

http://www.casio.com/images/a/px-555r_a_300x362.jpg

http://www.casio.com/images/emi/px-400/px400r_ing08.jpg

At A Glance
The PX-555 combines beautiful tone and first-rate piano touch with Auto Accompaniment and a host of other useful features and functions. It is the perfect choice for everything ranging from home use to professional applications.

Introduction

Totally new, elegantly stylish design
The elegantly stylish design of the PX-555 gives it an appearance that is similar to that of a fine piece of audio equipment. Compact and lightweight, the PX-555 allows it to be used in either a stand-alone tabletop configuration or on a stand (optional). This versatility means the PX-555 fits right in just about anywhere, from the living room to the bedroom, den, or music room.

(Image is the the PX-400)
SmartMedia™ card slot
Play SMF and SMF Lyrics song data from a SmartMedia™ card.
You can also save Song Memory tunes you recorded and registration data to a SmartMedia™ card.
* The PX-555 can manage up to 200 tunes stored on a SmartMedia™ card.
* SmartMedia™ card not included
* 3.3V type SmartMedia™ cards, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB capacity


(Image is the the PX-400)
Pitch Wheel

Music Library
The Music Library includes a choice of 80 tunes for lessons and listening enjoyment. (A score book is included*.)
* Due to copyright restrictions, some tunes are not included in the score book.

Auto-accompaniment
Controllers: intro, normal/fill-in, variation/fill-in, synchro/ending, start/stop

Song Expansion
Storage up to 10 songs transferred from a computer; approximately 174KB maximum user area

Sing Along
Microphone jack, echo, adjustable volume level and key of the tune.
* Microphone not included.


Lesson function (Right or left hand part off)
You can turn off the left hand part or right part during playback of a Music Library tune, and play along with the remaining part.

2 pedal jacks: damper, soft/sostenuto (selectable)

Comes with a pedal (SP-3)

Large, backlit LCD

Setup Information Screen

Lyric Screen


Big display shows tone name and rhythm name on the same screen, in addition to tune name, settings, and more! View the lyrics of built-in tunes and SMF Lyrics tunes as they play.
* The LCD image shown here may differ from the actual image.
* Built-in SONG group tunes, SMF with Lyrics file data. English lyric display only.

Features include

* 128 Tones and 128 GM Tones
* 120 Rhythms
* MIDI In/Out
* 8 Digital Effects
* 80 Built-in Songs
* USB Port
* SmartMedia Card Slot


Smart Media and USB this thing sounds beautiful.

The rationale for this over a real piano is mostly space, weight and cost. We found this at Costco for an amazing price with stand.
You simply cannot learn piano without weighted keys and this is by far the cheapest with 88 hammered action keys (necessary to learn touch and build finger strength). We'd like to get the boys in lessons. Kathy and I used to play so I might even take it back up.

The sound is really nice...if you close your eyes you'd swear you're playing a grand piano at (a not so grand price). It doesn't take up a lot of room and will never require tuning. It can record...play a full rhythm accomp. and is PC compatible.

The build quality is very solid and elegant looking when set up on the stand.

No piano movers required ( at 24kgs anyone can carry it).
When you want to practise in private, throw on headphones.

Maybe we'll have music at Christmas. This was a nice get :)

A local music store quoted me for the lowest model in the privia line the price (b4 taxes), of this upper model (taxes in).

It just made a lot of sense to get it from Costco.

[Lex]

I want to see some aircooled Porsches!

I think they are working on a variant of the Briggs and Stratton 5 horse engine for the 911. Total output wlil be 325 horses. ;)

Yeah, last time I tried tough love, she moved out.

Lex

[Gordon Moore]

Yeah, last time I tried tough love, she moved out.

Lex

They have to go sometime....plus she needs to learn to be responsible for her own actions and the consequence of those actions. Your job in life, now, (and this is simply my perspective and opinion, disregard or disagree if you want) is to guide...especially once they're the age of majority. Never close your door and always be ready to welcome her back even if it's just for a day. Kids grow up...we grow old....life moves on.

Don't beat yourself up over her moving out....even if you feel (and it sounds like you do) that it was to spite you. It might strengthen your relationship in the long run if she learns independence and simply ween her slowly off the family teat.

[Andrew Pratt]

Looks like a nice unit Gord :T

[Lex]

Well, before she moved out, I was pretty stern about what she needed to do, school, responsibility around the house, trying to help her grow up. It "could have" worked too, except for her Mother giving her the assist she needed to move out to that apartment so she could get away from responsibility!

I threatened to break completely away then when her Mother defied what I wanted to do this, but in the end, I had to reluctantly accept it, and move on. The moving out was a fiasco from word go with bad roommates, winding up in court with one x roommate, stolen possessionsl, Kimberly's new car messed up with dents. It was one thing after the other. Ironically, I was the only one that really seemed to support Kimberly though all this mess. In the process before all this and her moving in with me, i got saddled with her car insurance and cell phone bills, and to this day, I have to pay all those, her Mother does nothing for her. I've told her she's going to have to help, but I never seem to get much anyplace with that.

I've had to bail her out a time or two on expenses, money to get gas, food, now she's in an apartment of my Mom's and Mom is finishing her lease for the other apartment where Kimberly wound up the only one footing the bills at the end. Over 700 a month in rent alone.

So, tell me about letting them grow up, then supporting them when needed. She finally gets a decent retail job, is settling into paying for her new apartment, and now she wants to talk about moving to Florida where her friend moved a year or so ago. Talking of living with her parents. So, now I am really confused, she's willing to accept living with parents on the same floor in Florida, but here, nothing I can do is good enough unless it's a separate floor for her or helping her with an apartment likely.

So, damned if I know waht to do anymore. I'd already made up my mind I was not pushing school and I have not. If she goes, she's got to make up her own mind. She gets one more shot at it, if she is not succesful, she will have to pay for every class she messes up. But I am not paying for out of state tuition, and I am not supporting an out of state move.

I've gotten to the point of total frustration with her direction. I've threatened to cut her off, make her pay more of her own way, but I never seem to get to far. On top of all this, she's been fighting depression to top it all off, so I have to consider her mental well being in any decisions I make.

[Gordon Moore]

I've threatened to cut her off, make her pay more of her own way, but I never seem to get to far

Rule #1: Never make a threat you're not prepared to carry out. The "experts" say this all the time and, I'm not a great example, but this is one rule I can totally agree with (it hurts the parents sometimes more than the kid....but it really really works...at least with my guys....though the age is different....the rule doesn't change)

i got saddled with her car insurance and cell phone bills, and to this day, I have to pay all those
Why? These are not necessities of life (food, water, shelter is one thing), these are fringe benefits....niceties. If she wants 'em, she should pay for them (IMHO).

and now she wants to talk about moving to Florida where her friend moved a year or so ago
Does she know how to budget? Teach her....show her what she can and can not afford to do. How much the lifestyle she wants really costs. It might open her eyes. Maybe apply conditions to your gratitude....in exchange for your money she has to take money planning courses....or adult education courses on budgeting, paying for expenses, mortgages etc... because it doesn't sound like she has an appreciation for this kind of thing. If it helps do all the research for her, heck take the class with her to make sure she goes....you might even get something back (in terms of working together, doing homework etc...). If you guys take a class together.

I dunno, these are just ideas anyways because I don't fully appreciate the situation of course.

[aud19]

Morning guys :later:

I don't want to say much as I don't have firsthand knowledge of your relationship but I have to say I pretty much agree with Gord there. Always follow up on your decisions now matter how hard it is. My parents taught me that one and I thank them for it. Another thing I learnt was that if you let them, they'll do it. In other words if you let her have you pay for everything etc she'll do it. Wouldn't you, in her situation? That rule can apply to just about anything, not just money!

Maybe you can try some things my parents used on me Doug... Like I got to live at home, rent free, as long as I was going to school, otherwise I had to pay them rent. I also had to pay for my car/car insurance/gas as well as cell phone etc on my own. IMO that you HAVE to stop. If she wants those luxuries, SHE needs to pay for them.

Nice looking KB Gord :T

Shane - I bet that turbocharged flat six doesn't have the same torque or power/RPM ratios that the V10 has though...
Don't bet on it. I'll vote for better engineering over brute force/size anyday. The Porsche is probably lighter and a better driver too :B

Back to room prep work for me ;) :confused:

[efarstad]

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

Just checking in during lunch... :T

If anyone wants to come visit, I'll have a carpeted basement waiting for you on Thursday! :B Nicole and I are so jazzed! Then I get to refab my storage room, where I'll be rebuilding my "homemade equpment" rack with a more professional one using Middle Atlantic stuff! :D

I think I may go take a walk to the BestBuy down the street to cruise the DVD/CD isles! :W

See ya'll later...

E

[Bing Fung]

Hey Gang :later:


Lex, sorry to hear you trials, I feel you have to let Kimberly learn to make her own decisions and learn to deal with the consequence of her decisions.

Believe me, I have been thought the same with Brook when she was 17. She was at a period where there was no respect for her family and she was flippant about everything. She moved out at 18 and it only took 2 years on her own to realize that her parents weren't so stoopid. As hard as it was, I let her run her own life because part of growing as a parent also requires us to let them go and make their own choices with out us. Of course she knew that I would be there to bail her out if so required. She came back to me (emotionally) when she was about 19-20, since then our relationship has been the best it has ever been.

Fortunately for us Brook learnt very fast, and now at 25 years old, I'm so proud of her and her accomplishments. She is attending her 3rd year at the Alberta College of Art and Design working on a major in Industrial Fabric Design. She is also showing a lot of her art work at galleries and has started a small hand made clothing company. This from a girl that I worried about every day when she moved out.

So as hard as it may be, you really have to let them go. Just trust that what you have taught them since they were babies, will help them to make the right choices, or at least help them find their own way out of life's road blocks. Its not just the children that must change, we too as parents must change and adapt.


Christine and Katherine were at the Saskatoon Exhibition Parade today. Below is a picture of a group of people riding the big 20 man bike. Rumor has it the person not clearly seen is Trevor :)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9272/trevparade9ys.jpg

[Andrew Pratt]

:later: Bing

[GregoriusM]

Gregorius, I hope so for your sake. I've driven a few cars that have been wrecked then fixed and they never were the same. This may have been due to the people fixing the car but it was 2 different shops. Hopefully yours will turn out ok.

Good point. In fact, yesterday I was already test driving a couple of new cars since the idea of driving the "repaired" one is bugging me.

I can probably move up from a 2003 to a 2005 Zuk, or move over to Kia (go ahead...... laugh here) with the new Spectra 5. It has had great ratings.

I don't want to go to an SUV, and I doubt I can afford a Toyota Matrix.

I may just keep it until mid-next year when Dodge comes out with their new Caliber.

There's a good video of what it looks like here:

2006 Dodge Caliber (http://motortrend.com/av/autoshow/112_05gen_dodge_caliber_video/)

But, yes, the Zuk most likely will never be the same.

[Nick M]

Shane - Look at what RPMs that HP & TQ is developed, and also how wide of a band it is developed for. Turbocharging is an excellent way to artificially increase the displacement of a motor, but it also only goes so far (especially when feathering the throttle which purges the entire intake system everytime you let off the throttle). For equipment like generators and airplane powerplants where the throttle is held open they work great, but a 400hp 1.6L turbo'd civic motor is not going to be the same as a naturally aspirated 400hp LS2. Turbocharged powerplants usually have a much more narrow peak band than a motor with an equivalent "displacement". If you own/owned a turbocharged vehicle before you know that keeping RPMs in a certain band (usually a couple thousand under redline) is the only way you maintain that monster power. Some cars use staged turbos to help this somewhat. Anyhoo, I'll take the 8.0L V10... :twisted:

Also remember that whatever you can do to a small motor, you can just as easily do to a big motor... :B
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Hitting the hay. :tired: See you guys tomorrow.

[Lex]

looks to me like the arrow is pointing to the big guy with his head turned. Trevor, put on a few pounds?

Guys, there are certainly more considerations than just cutting my daughter loose. When you don't have teh full picture, it's tougher to make the right decisions.

My daughter was back at the Dr today about depression. She's had weight gain, and not really been herself. So, whatever I do has to be tempered with care for her current mental health in mind. Also, she's a kid that went through divorce as a child. This can have lasting impact on a child. So, there are always other considerations, and then to, she's not a boy, she's a girl, a girl having a tough time making the transition to adulthood it seems.

Doug

[taz13]

why the sudden outburst Rick? I was told the overnite work we were doing was cancelled and I lost my insert from word. Then at 00:05 when I was called to go to work, I found out the info they gave me was wrong. Well at least I got to go sleep for 4 whole hours at 10:30 this AM and my first coffee hasn't kicked in yet.
But the good part is the overtime and penalties paid for a good chunk of my weekend toy buying spree.

[Nick M]

FWIW - If you look at the amount of divorced families in the US, it's not exactly a small minority of kids that get ping-ponged. I myself grew up with divorced parents that constantly fought. When it comes to paying the bills, the buck stops at the person who "owes" regardless of issues in that persons personal life. Another lesson that needs to be learned. I'm sure she's a wonderful person Lex, but it seems she takes plenty advantage of the fact that you constantly pay for/bail her out. If she moved out because you were firm with her once, I think you should have not bailed her out everytime an issue arised. Not making enough cash for her own apartment and having to get a roommate has dangers and sometimes consequences. Cutting luxuries such as pets/cell phone/car to pay for essentials such as rent/food is another lesson. A car is definetly a luxury too. When I couldn't pay for everything when I went to college I spent 3hrs walking and swapping busses to get to and from work everyday... each way. I guess my point is that she'll have to face reality at somepoint, and it's better to learn to swim as early as possible, especially in a capitalist society such as ours where things such as insurance and retirement aren't neccessarily guaranteed. Offer your home as a place to stay, charge her a reasonable "rent" if she's not in school, and don't pay for anything else. Let her figure it out from there. Just my opinion (wow I have some serious typos in there... :lol: ).

[Bing Fung]

looks to me like the arrow is pointing to the big guy with his head turned. Trevor, put on a few pounds?

Guys, there are certainly more considerations than just cutting my daughter loose. When you don't have teh full picture, it's tougher to make the right decisions.

My daughter was back at the Dr today about depression. She's had weight gain, and not really been herself. So, whatever I do has to be tempered with care for her current mental health in mind. Also, she's a kid that went through divorce as a child. This can have lasting impact on a child. So, there are always other considerations, and then to, she's not a boy, she's a girl, a girl having a tough time making the transition to adulthood it seems.

Doug

:lol: on Trev :lol: Nope he's the guy behind that person ;)


Doug, I understand what you are sayin, and while I don't fully know the situation and every situation will be different, it's that constant coddling and reasoning of yours that may have to stop if there is to be any advancements in Kimberly. I feel she really needs to be on her own, dealing with her own problems with out you picking her up each time she falls or has a melt down.

Brook's natural mother left us when she was 2, and then walked out of her life when she was 5. She returned when Brook was 13, which really confused many issues. We all have our problems.... You have to stop making excuses for Kimberly and let her stand on her own. Again, I could be off base here and I have no right to say anything regarding anyones situation, sorry but you needed some tough love yourself.

[Shane Martin]

Lex,
I know there are other considerations but I've been there in that same situation. The situation may be different but the change needed and results are the same. Bing's reasoning seems rather dead on.

There may be other alternatives such as what Gordon mentioned but I'm thinking the situation has went past that point.

[efarstad]

Lex...do what you believe is right for you and your daughter...that is all we can do as parents and just pray that she absorbs and learns...we're behind you buddy!

E

[Lex]

Guys, your points are well taken. The only thing is, she does have to crawl before she can walk. I'm trying to get her to take more responsibility for her actions. But it's also somewhat tougher today for kids. I won't put her out here without a car, as she just would not be able to handle that. Nor will I put her on the roads without insurance, she has to have that. Yes, I can make her pay more for what she has, and I will work on that. Her cell phone stuff went way overboard, and I am trying to get her back to reality with that.

We'll see where her head is as school starts. If she starts or not, or wants to bolt. I'm not supporting a Fla decision, that is final. She is going to have to pay some of her part of bills to. She gave me a 130.00 check for a huge cell phone overrun, I'm cashing it as soon as she gets her commission check.

In her defense, she has worked close to 40 hours a week, and sold like 20,000 in jewelry in the last month. That is showing at least some responsibility. Fact is, I think I'd like to see her keep that job for a while and work at that. Master it, then who knows she might even find her niche and become a manager.

[GregoriusM]

Here is the vehicle that I'll consider replacing my Suzuki Aerio with when it comes out in spring of 2006.

The 2006 Dodge Caliber

http://www.thecarconnection.com/zoom-image.asp?/images/gallery/9102_image.jpg

That will be around the end of the 3rd year of my 4 year lease, AND the end of the bumper to bumper warranty.

Since it's been in a crash, that scares me.

I LOVE the looks of this crossover. It is basically along the lines of the Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe, but totall Dodge "mean" looking.

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Edit: Okay, kids. What have I done wrong so that the image doesn't show? Anyone?

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Lex: Hang in there. Be sure to take care of yourself first, because if you don't, then whatever you want to do for your daughter will be a moot point.

Got me? :T

[Shane Martin]

Gregorius,
The only 2 potential issues are:

1. It's a Dodge. Their reliability is suspect on their smaller cars. Can we say Neon?
2. It's a new product. One rule you never try to break is to buy a car in the first year of its release.

[Shane Martin]

Guess I can

[Shane Martin]

Go for one of those

[Shane Martin]

Flips

Revel has a surprisingly new and inexpensive speaker line coming called the Concerta's.

Here are the towers. They run $1298 a pair US
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_12_3/images/revel-concerta-f12-speakers-front-main.jpg

[GregoriusM]

Gregorius,
The only 2 potential issues are:

1. It's a Dodge. Their reliability is suspect on their smaller cars. Can we say Neon?
2. It's a new product. One rule you never try to break is to buy a car in the first year of its release.

Good points. :T

Also, you're welcome for the unsuspecting flip setup! :B

[Andrew Pratt]

Interesting to see Revel dropping the cost of entry to their products.

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_12_3/revel-concerta-f12-speakers-8-2005.html

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys! :later:

Bing!, You should have shouted out or ran across the road
so I could have spotted you! :yesnod:

Yes we road the 30 person bike in the today's parade.
The Bike is the Heart and Storke bicycle in which we road
today in memeory of the Associate who had passed away due
to heart complications last month.
The donations we raised included donations from Associates,
Vendor partners, BBQ's and raffle draws.
We Donated this morning! A total of $8,000 to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation in memory of the young lady who passed away.
It was great to be part of that. :yesnod:

[Trevor Schell]

Doug!

Hope things work out with Kimberly!
I can understand your frustrations.
I am not sure myslef, how I would handle that.
Especially when you make personal adjustments yourself,
only for a different decision to come along.

Hope you figure something out.
My girls would get one of these though, for sure!
:wedgie:

[Lex]

Hello Andrew, Shane just said that, pretty much. Looks like they are quite the performers for 1300 bucks according to that article, though I prefer to believe my own ears about any speaker.

Doug

[Andrew Pratt]

Hello Doug i was merely expanding on shane's flip pic.

[Lex]

Hello Andrew, why don't you be more clear next time, and save me breath.

[Lex]

Huge manhunt going on here in East TN, as a crazy woman murdered a corrections officer freeing her so called husband outside a courthouse in Kingston TN today. At least one of them is injured, and now they have the FBI, TBI, local, state, and every other police agency in the area looking for them. I hope they catch them soon.

[Andrew Pratt]

I heard about that Doug...didn't realize it was near you!

[Lex]

Thanks Trevor. Well, it's an ever evolving situation. Yeah, some control would be good over this situation. I just can't say what I am going to do yet until I know what she is going to do this fall.

[Lex]

It's less than 1 hour away Andrew. Between Harriman TN, and Knoxville, close to Harriman actually.

[Andrew Pratt]

Wow that's close to home! I just read the brief outline but now that I know its that close I think I'll read the whole thing. Night folks.

[taz13]

I wish I could say that, boy would a complete night sleep be nice. In to start another 4 hour job, that might take all nite again. :huh:

[Lex]

ugggh, I stayed up to late watching Johnny Knoxville and his cousin Roger Wade on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Roger did a song about a slut. Apparently the whole album is rather crude song humor. I think it's titled "All Liquered Up". You can probably look it up on Jimmy Kimmel live's web site if you want. Roger has done songs for several country stars over the years, Cash, Willie Nelson. But as far as a career himself, it's been pretty limited to local type shows. I guess what you have is the coattail effect. He's latched onto Knoxville's coat tail and trying to catch the wave with him.

[Snap]

Talk about crazy stuff. (The TN crazy woman) We have a close friend that had been at our church for 12 years. Well he left 6 years ago to be a missionary in South America. He runs a "Feed The Children" program down there. Me and my wife sponsor a few of the kids. He feeds over 7000 kids a week! Plus he has Medical personel on staff that give the kids medical care. :T

The BAD NEWS........ some freeking morons kidnapped his 16 year old girl! :evil: They then called the church and asked for 1 million US to get his girl back! 8O I am not sure....but last time I checked missionaries do not have loads of money! :nonod:

Long story short.....lots of people prayed......the authorites got involved......the ransom was lowered to an ammount that he could get.....Him and some other pastors went to the drop.....paid the ransom....Authorites were sneeky and were tailing the pastors.....got the bad guys! :T and The pastor finally got his girl back! :T The only thing wrong with the girl aside from the mental trauma... is some jacked up wrist from the ropes that had her tied up.

The next day.....him and his wife and their girl were back feeding kids!

That was yesterday that they went back to work!

I hope those kidnappers get a :smackbutt:

Lex- Good luck bro! There is definatly a fine mix that Fathers have to choose all the time. How to do it I wish I knew!

My dad always knew when to let me fall on my face. And I learned from my mistakes. But yet, he always knew when to catch me before I fell to hard. did not realize it then....but I see it now! Good job dad!

[Lex]

Snap, I presume that was in a developmental country? That is quite commonplace in many areas, as bandits found it was an easier way to make cash than even drugs. People are so vulnerable, and easy for them to kidnap. Maybe this was a different situation though.

Lex

[Andrew Pratt]

Morning fella's :later:

[Shane Martin]

Personally I think the Concertas look like overpriced JBL's myself. Revel is really "lowering their standards" IMHO.

Lex,
Speaking of Johnny Cash, they are doing a movie on his life with Jacquin Pheonix portraying Cash. There isn't a trailer out to view yet but it played at the last movie I went to.

[Andrew Pratt]

The Smiths were unable to conceive children, and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife and said, "I'm off. The man should be here soon."

Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer rang the doorbell, hoping to make a sale. "Good morning madam. I've come to..."

Oh, no need to explain. I've been expecting you," Mrs. Smith cut in.

Really?" the photographer asked. "Well, good! I've made a specialty of babies."

That's what my husband and I had hoped So, please come in and have a seat." After a moment she asked, blushing, "Well, where do we start?"

Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch and perhaps a couple on the bed. Sometimes the living room floor is fun too....you can really spread out!"

Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn't work for Harry and me!"

"Well, madam, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. But if we try several different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results."

"My, my, that's a lot of ...of.....!!" gasped Mrs. Smith.

"Madam, in my line of work, a man must take his time. I'd love to be in and out in five minutes, but you'd be disappointed with that, I'm sure."

Don't I know it," Mrs. Smith muttered.

The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures. "This was done on the top of a bus."

Oh my god!!" Mrs. Smith exclaimed, tugging at her handkerchief.

"And these twins turned out exceptionally well, when you consider their mother was so difficult to work with."

"She was difficult?" asked Mrs. Smith faintly.

"Yes, I'm afraid so. I finally had to take her to the park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep, pushing to get a good look."

"Four and five deep?" asked Mrs. Smith, eyes widened in amazement.

"Yes", the photographer said. "And for more than three hours, too. The mother was constantly squealing and yelling; I could hardly concentrate! Then darkness approached and I began to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just packed it all in."

Mrs. Smith leaned forward. "You mean they actually chewed on your...um...equipment?"

"That's right. Well, madam, if you're ready, I'll set up my tripod so that we can get to work"

"Tripod!!"


"Oh yes, I have to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It's much too big for me to hold for very long.......Madam? Madam?...Good Lord, she's fainted....!"

[Gordon Moore]

Morning all :sn

Man my evening got killed....Kathy took her Mom and the kids to the cottage till Friday....but a half hour before end of day I get a call. I didn't recognize her voice because we don't own a cell so I didn't expect the call to be from her. She said "it's me" and I said "me who".

Turns out she was stuck on the highway 15-20 mins outside the city. The front passenger tire blew....so I left early....biked home like a madman and then got out there (she doesn't know how to change the spare....good thing to learn).
So I look at the tire and the thing is shredded...it didn't just blow, it disintegrated 8O . I'll have to take a pic when she gets back (she has the camera).

So, I change the tire and then we decided to go into selkirk for dinner....ate at a nice little italian place (a little pricey considering service was slow intially) but the food came in good time and was really good quality so I didn't mind much.

Had a brie cheese apple salad....really nice drizzled with a balsamic vinegrette and had slices of chicken in there....I might have to duplicate that one in the future because it was really good. Kathy and her Mom had pasta and the kids had pizza (of course ;) ...ham and pineapple for one, and ham and salami for the other).

They head off to Gimli on the doughnut and I took the bum tire back to the 'Peg....did some grocery shopping, picked up some stuff from work (that I left there to lighten my load) and came home, plunked around on the piano and then crashed...as I said, my night was shot....hope I get a chance to get more done tonight with less false starts.

[Lex]

Trevor, forgot to say, nice job on the fundraising for a good cause in memory of the lady you spoke of.

Shane, they did report them standing up well to the 2500.00 PSB Stratus gold. So, maybe they are a bit more than JBL clones. Then again, maybe I am talking out my a$$, and know nothing about this.

Lex

[Andrew Pratt]

I'm sure the new revels are nice sounding speakers...even if it is a drop in price for them they still aren't cheap...at least compared to JBL's etc.

[Gordon Moore]

Hey cyclers....my old backpack is ready to give up the ghost....so I was looking into a new pack that doesn't break the bank....was thinking of this one from MEC (price is fairly middle of the road)...

opinions? (definitely don't need a hydration pack, though I guess with this, the option is there):

http://images.mec.ca/media/Images/Products/Packs/4012634_v1_m56577569830553755.jpg

Tired of making your daypack conform to the demands of cycle commuting? Then try MEC’s Spirit Velo 25L on for size. This mid-capacity pack has lots of velo-friendly features, such as an adjustable shockcord system for holding your helmet, an internal pocket for slipping in a hydration pouch, and two vertical Scotchlite™ reflective strips to make the pack visible to motorists in low light.

* Zippered entry daypack designed for cycling day trips.
* Pack material is made of durable 250g, 420-denier nylon on the body, with 370g, 1000-denier nylon on the bottom.
* Three horizontal staybars for superb support while cycling, as well as back protection.
* Internal Neoprene® pocket holds a hydration system (not included).
* Adjustable shockcord system for holding your helmet or lashing on other gear.
* Dual Scotchlite™ reflective strips.
* Flasher-light holder on the back.
* Capacity of 25L.


Or possibly this one (not bike specific...but then again it doesn't need to be for daily commutes)

http://images.mec.ca/media/Images/Products/Packs/5002962_v1_m56577569830553776.jpg

The Cragosaurus is no prehistoric pack. Designed with climbers and commuters in mind, this haul-it-all is a simple – but modern-looking – top-loader with a non-detachable lid and spindrift collar for extra large loads. On the back, a clever helmet/snowshoe/utility compression stash pocket lies in wait. Inside the large lid pocket there’s a key clip and small zippered pocket perfect for bits and pieces. Padded, contoured backpad and shoulder straps help bear the burden of heavy loads. Inside, a stretch panel holds a hydration system (not included) firmly in place.

* The pack body is made from a combination of 630-denier Superpack and 1000-denier nylon. The backpad is 500-denier nylon backed by EVA foam.
* Back bottom is a rugged 1000-denier nylon.
* Contoured shoulder straps, sternum strap, and 50mm waistbelt.
* YKK® zips.
* Made in Vietnam.
* Capacity is 36L.

[Andrew Pratt]

I'd imagine the safey stripes on the first one would be useful as a cyclist in Winnipeg ;)

[taz13]

then we decided to go into selkirk for dinner....ate at a nice little italian place Right across from the entrance to the mill? Mmmmm good real italian pasta. I think I know where I am going to eat on my way to Oakbank Friday.
We have a family reunion in Oakbank on the weekend, which for the group of us is strange, I guess Gimli didn't want us back at the park performing :oops: :oops: :oops: But drunken Icelanders staggering around Gimli doesn't sound strange to me :D
We just :party: ;b> 8x) :beer2: :beer: :sh: :demon: :demon: :^x

[Gordon Moore]

Right across from the entrance to the mill? Mmmmm good real italian pasta. I think I know where I am going to eat on my way to Oakbank Friday.
We have a family reunion in Oakbank on the weekend, which for the group of us is strange, I guess Gimli didn't want us back at the park performing :oops: :oops: :oops: But drunken Icelanders staggering around Gimli doesn't sound strange to me :D
We just :party: ;b> 8x) :beer2: :beer: :sh: :demon: :demon: :^x

Yeah, damned if I can remember the name. Their pasta was a little rich (butter, loads of it) but very tasty. No one could finish their plates ('cept for the kids) so for the money it WAS good value considering you have lunch for the next day ;)

ut drunken Icelanders staggering around Gimli doesn't sound strange to me :D

Kind of expected in Gimli isn't it :W

[Andrew Pratt]

Hmm might have to suggest that place the next time we head out for a dept lunch. We usually go to Stonewall but Selkirik isn't that far and it beats eating at the Pizza Hut there :puker:

[Andrew Pratt]

Where's Eduardo been lately?

[taz13]

Kind of expected in Gimli isn't it
Yeah, but like all Viking steads it became to civilized and kicked out the barbarians (The Solmundson clan or our part of it) :rofl: :rofl:
Actually it is just, this time Oakbank is central. But Fun fun fun.
Best part is there are several new members of the family to meet. Some very young and some that just joined. :D

[Lex]

don't know Andrew. Eduardo drifted away, came back for a post or two, then drifted away again.

[Gordon Moore]

Just got back from MEC.... 36L is a little big for biking (nice hiking pack though)....the first choice looks to be the best one.

[Andrew Pratt]

I just sent Eduardo an email so we'll see if he can remember how to find us ;)

[taz13]

The restaraunt is Alfredo's 22 main st

[Shane Martin]

All of this italian is making me want to go eat some. We have a good local place that is quiet.

Truth be told though, I've yet to have italian that beats what I had in Little Italy in NYC.

[Paul Wu]

Flip! :)

Just got some Sushi for lunch.

Must find a pic.

http://www.todai.com/images/left_sushi.jpg

Todai was supposed to expand into Vancouver, but I don't see it on their expansion map anymore.

It would have been interesting since there are a lot of all you can eat sushi place in Vancouver.

[taz13]

Best Italian foods I have ever eaten are when as a youngster I used to eat at some of my friends places on Corydon in the 'peg. Real true Italian cooking by real true Italian mothers, grandmothers and grandfathers.

[Andrew Pratt]

Corydon's got some great reastaurants...but my favorite is in Osborne village (Buccacinos Cucina Italiana) Amici's is supposed to be very good as well. Of course part of why I like Buccacinos is that its next door to Baked Expectations :eating:

[Gordon Moore]

Best Italian foods I have ever eaten are when as a youngster I used to eat at some of my friends places on Corydon in the 'peg. Real true Italian cooking by real true Italian mothers, grandmothers and grandfathers.

That's the best part of a multicultural society like Winnipeg.... :T

In university I had some East Indian friends who could do currie dishes like no other.
This other girl I was sweet back then was Filipino and her Mom did some crazy spice dishes that were out of this world :drool:
Kathy's family is German/Polish
My family on my mom's side is Hungarian.

Traditional cooking is the best and one of the best things about Canada. Those secrets don't usually die with Gram and Gramps :) you have to be shown the little tricks because that's what gives it authenticity. True "home cooked" is just crazy good because it doesn't come out of a can and it takes all day to do 8) It's just better

[Andrew Pratt]

We should just all agree not to talk about food...my tummy is now rummbleing:)

[Shane Martin]

Correct me if I'm wrong here but 3 flips in a row is a foul correct? I passed on this one just to be sure :)

[taz13]

Shane
Wouldn't it have been easier to find out by taking the flip :P :)

Gordon
I think the whole "new world" is like that. Holding on to the traditions and customs of the old country and embracing new ones along the way. You can tell I have spent to much time in to many pavillions at Folklarama.
:)

[RickS]

Hi, Guys!!! :later:

Just got back into town here. I will be back on the road in a few days. It has been a very relaxing summer RV'ing around the country. Wow....lots of posts in the last month. 8O

Just wanted to drop in a say hi. I just bought a Show truck that is a little Bling for me but couldn't pass up the deal. The only std cab short box Duramax made that I'm aware of.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4276

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4086&stc=1

600RWHP/Air suspension/22" billet wheels....and a long list of custom stuff. Should be here in a couple of weeks when I get back to the city.

Anyway......I'll check back in when I get back.

Rick

[Lex]

My wanna be bud Johnny Knoxville's got nothing on RickS. (I say wanna be, because the more money he makes, the more I want to be close friends, ha. I actually do already know him though I have not seen him in quite a few years. I saw his Mom and Dad just a week or two ago though.) I'd still like to be RickS's close bud too, heh, hey Rick, can I borrow the truck to haul some stuff this weekend?

Thanks in advance.
Doug

[Lex]

I wanna haul some puss_ in it if possible. ;)

[RickS]

Lex, :rofl: :laughat: :roflmao: :laughat:

Well.....not a problem....just a small drive for you to pick it up!!! ;)

Haulin puss is a good thing!!! :T There is even a happy bottle in the back for you. :) :nos:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4089&stc=1



Rick

[Lex]

Whoa, she's a little hot under the collar there huh. Nice truck Rick, you da man. you da man.

Lex

[taz13]

Sweet Truck

[Gordon Moore]

Rick is there anything you own that doesn't include NOS (or other "go fast" options) ? 8) :T

[Nick M]

Ughhhhh...

Usually I don't post before I go to work, but I always read the BBC before heading out the door, and figured I'd share this with those who haven't seen today's comments by Iran about the rapidly deteriorating situation over the past few days.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4140258.stm

I can already see where this is leading. Excuse me while I go and take an antacid... :(
I'll catch up on posts tomorrow guys...

[Gordon Moore]

8O that's not good :bluezoned: :naughty: :naughty:

[Lex]

Nick, it's bad. It's pretty obvious what they are doing over there. Eventually, US is going to be faced with decision time on Iran and North Korea. I'm afraid it won't be pretty either. The nuclear proliferation throughout the world is scary.

Andrew, please read your email before doing anything on the issue you sent me, it is imperative that you do so due to privacy concerns.

Lex

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys!

Well, I attended another funeral today.
A young boy (17years)was murdered last Friday night.
He was stabbed over someone trying to take his ball cap from him.
A good kid from a good family. Just happens that he was the brother
of one of my associates. This was one of the most emotional services that
I have attended for obvious reasons. There were hundreds in attendance
and it was amazing how he was presented during the service. Many family
members stood up and talked about him and how he had impacted their lives.
He was just going into grade 12 and was active in hockey and lacrosse.
The person who murdered him has not been arrested as of yet.

I just can't imagine what the family is going through,,actually I can,,they are totally devastated..in shock, disbelief. It really is difficult to put yourself in their shoes.
Loosing a child is one of the most difficult things, but loosing a child due to senseless
murder if a whole different scenario.
I am just so sad of this happening,,very sad.:(

Bing, I am sure you have read about this in the newspaper or seen it on the news.

[GregoriusM]

I skimmed over the last few pages..... lots of sadness, crime, etc. :cry:

Not too uplifting.

I hope everyone is doing better today.

Talk to y'all later!

[Gordon Moore]

Morning/Evening Greg....you're either up early or late depending on the point of view 8O

[Nick M]

Morning guys http://mysite.verizon.net/nicholasmosher/morning.gif.

Paul - I ate at a Todai's buffet in Las Vegas. I wasn't all that excited about the sushi though, because it was all cold from sitting on heatexchangers. I like my sushi room temperature (or slightly warm in the case of Unagi). They had great salads like Goma Wakame though, not to mention the mini green tea cheesecake bites... :drool:

2910 should arrive today. If it gets here before I go to bed at 3pm EST I'll post a couple pics in the PJ forum here...
http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=13334&page=4

[Gordon Moore]

You're rocking and rolling there Nick. The "toys" collection is really coming together :T

[Andrew Pratt]

:later: gents. Looks like a dark and rainy day today. Got asked to play fastpitch tonight so that ought to be a change of pace from the normal slowpitch I play :)

Doug I replied to your email.

It looks like they caught that Hyatte couple that shot the guards near Doug...at least they're off the streets now.

[Lex]

Yeah, they are in jail for life or death now, as the case may be Andrew. Actually, it was only 1 guard that got shot, the other one shot the woman. Apparently it was a pretty superficial wound though. To bad we can't say that about Corrections Officer Morgan that she shot and killed. :( At least it appears they didn't hurt anyone else before being captured.

I got your email Andrew.

[Shane Martin]

Atleast in this case Iran, I think we'd have world support if we decide to squash them. :frypan: :crush:

[efarstad]

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

Given these sad posts, I thought I'd spread a little sunshine!

Nice truck Rick! :E

Hello to everyone else! :later:

It's carpet intall day! :T I'll shoot pics of the basement and share them with you folks in the off-topic section.

In light of all the news, deaths, and sadness...remember one thing: We've all been blessed with a life...live it to it's fullest...hug your kids, kiss your wife, tell your friends how special they are...live! :D

Have a great Thursday EVERYONE!!!

E

[Andrew Pratt]

E! I can't believe you still have those Logan's...damn it if I'm not tempted...not that I can afford them ;)

[efarstad]

Yea...Pratt...I'm surprised too...not a bite anywhere. I have not listed them on Audiogon only because there are five or six pairs listed right now...I'm shooting you an email.... :W

E

[efarstad]

My KEF reference center showed up yesterady and is in place of the ML Theater as of last night though! :T

E

[Gordon Moore]

Man shipping ML's up North would be rather pricey I imagine 8O. Not sure I'd risk the trip.

[Andrew Pratt]

E! I sent you an email. I'm sure you'll get a bite sooner or later...esp if you do list on Audiogon. You never know even though there's a few up there are they in your area?

[Bing Fung]

Morning Gang :later:


Trev, my sister works with the victim (Justin's) Father... We are all saddened by this even though I did not know them. Senseless violence over a hat..... Whats happening in our beloved city? :scratchhead:

Good on you and the parade. I did not shout out for I was not there, if I was I would have made sure I got a good picture of you.


Gordo, I like the first pack for it has those reflective strips like Andrew stated, and it has those side access zippers. On top of that, it looks damn cool too 8) I wish we had a MEC here that I could wander through... :( OK, maybe that would not be so good on the bank account ;)


Nice truck Rick, you are making a fine collection of custom go fast stuff :yesnod:


E :sn Good to hear you have the KEF's in house :T

These are for my bother Pauly, Gordo or anyone else that may be into bicycles...

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/8674/refit5000r5zl.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/871/refit5000l4pt.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1017/refit5000rs6ek.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6606/refit5000f4ll.jpg

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4714/refit5000hb5bw.jpg

The Rear 7402 Dura Ace Derailleur works, but not as prescise as it should be with the new shifters, so I have ordered a new 7800 derailleur better matched to the shift levers.

The bike accelerates like crazy with these much lighter wheels :T

[aud19]

Morning everyone.

Man Trev, that's rough. Sometimes it's hard to look past all the senselessnes out there in the world but we've all got to keep on keep'n on.

Hey Rick :later: Nice truck :T :E

Well I need to get back to work on the Family room guys so sorry about the short post....

A BIG :later: to all of you :T :^x

[aud19]

Bike's looking good Bing :P :T

[aud19]

OOh I'm so close

[aud19]

May as well flip it...

A pic of us and our lovely friends that we stayed with in Victoria. After we arrived Mike and Maria ordered some pizza and we headed down to the beach for some dinner :T Lovely eveing, great trip :T

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4090&stc=1

[Bing Fung]

Morning to you Jason :later: Thanks on the bike. Wha-cha doing to the Family room?

[aud19]

The last three, yes three days I've beeing moving out furniture, dismantling the bar, cleaning the walls, filling holes repairing walls where the old bar stuff caused damage etc... General prepping for painting. I'm also replacing the old dark brown bar wood with some light maple top etc that will match the entertainment centre I'm also builing. I'll have to do the lights later though, running out of $$$ fast! 8O Just have to finish sanding the filler this morning and then I can start the easy part, PAINTING! Then later pick up the wood...yadda yadda

Also trying to book Tasha in for some swimming lessons. She know the basics but we want her to have "mad swimming skill yo" :lol:

[Andrew Pratt]

Sounds like a ton of work Jason :E

Bing now that's a bike:T

[Mats]

Howdy All :later:

Just wanted to share some news of a new cool VOIP Phone toy called VoipBuster (http://www.voipbuster.com/).
It is a competitor to Skype's SkypeOut but the cool thing (for as long as it lasts) is that you can do free calls from your PC into the regular telephone net in some 25 countries. One just have to buy a credit worth 1 Euro approx 1 USD and then it's just to start calling.
I used it on a 1 hour+ conference call to the US last evening and it costed me Zero.Nothing :) and the quality is really not bad.
It's a Swiss telecom company that obviously wants to get into the VOIP market and is giving us this toy to play with... No one knows for how long it will be free of charge to these destinations but as long as it is, it sure is worth using! Even when and if they would start to charge for calls they are competitive to SkypeOut and other services.
So, for those that want to try it out, just go and download the program and start play around with it.

[Gordon Moore]

Gordo, I like the first pack for it has those reflective strips like Andrew stated, and it has those side access zippers. On top of that, it looks damn cool too I wish we had a MEC here that I could wander through... OK, maybe that would not be so good on the bank account

Yeah I like that one too....I think it's a done deal. It has a removeable back/support board that cushions heavy objects from sticking in your back. A nice pack really.

Time to mosey over to MEC at lunch I guess ;)



Bing that bike is pimped! ;x( Beautiful....too pretty to ride. Shoot man I'm kinding, get on that thing and go for a boot :)

Going out to dinner with a buddy for Tai food tonight and then I think we're either going to watch Team America or Boogeyman.

[Sonnie Parker]

Hey fellas! How's everyone doing?

Been workin' like a mule down this way. This has always been my favorite place to show off my new toys... talk about something to keep you busy...

http://www.snapbug.ws/images/6500.jpg

[Lex]

Bike's looking Bling Bing. Really, it does look so great. Your an artist with that stuff...

Oil hit 66.00 a gallon today. We may all be riding bikes before it's done.

As to the tragedy, I was thinking, this sort of thing doesn't happen in CA as much as US. I hope your all's safer way of life isn't changing.

[taz13]

Nice tractor Sonnie

Home sweet home, this feels good, music cranked, :-y :righton: dogs and cat are pumped, Canada post has dropped off delivery notices, so toys are starting to arrive.
Speaking of arrivals, any word yet, Andrew
And since I am home and the sun is over the yard arm, I am starting with a wee dram of Royal Salute and then will be switching over to a few relaxing Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale 8x) 8x) 8x) 8x) 8x) 8x)
Well since I have to go South and I am trying to figure out which car I want, its time to rent, but which one? Charger, Magnum or 300 :confused: :unsure:
It will be about the same cost to rent as it will to fill up the truck I drive. 6 or 7 times on average per southern trip.

You I think we need a burning money smilie for this group.

[Lex]

Sonnie, was thinking about you just the other day. How's things?

Nice new tractor. horsepower? Is it an automatic so the wife can learn to use it too? ;)

Lex

[efarstad]

Sonnie!!!! :later:

[Sonnie Parker]

We've been pretty good... just can't stay off the lawnmower. You know... RAIN and MORE RAIN... and then even MORE RAIN... is makin' the grass grow over night. It's like I'm cuttin' grass every 3-4 days and I ain't got no little lot... I got acres!

That's a Mahindra 6500 4WD 65HP... there's also a front end loader on it too. Then I got the bush hog (rotary cutter), boxblade, duragrader, boom, etc. Enough to do some major earth movin' with. It has the shuttle trasnmission on it so it's fairly easy to drive, but Angibug ain't gone be getting on it... it's a little too big for her. The picture is somewhat deceiving... it's really a monster of a tractor. 7500lbs without the loader... that's with the tires loaded with water/antifreeze.

[Lex]

My office mate has one of those 5 acre yards, he's been singing the lawn riding blues too. Looking at some 8K lawn cutter, you know, pro grade gear that would cut his time down from 4 hours to like an hour. But I think he decided to wait until spring. He's to cheap.

I guess I am the exception, I want a smaller yard, not a larger one, lol. In fact, it would be ok with me to concrete it and paint it green.

[Andrew Pratt]

Going out to dinner with a buddy for Tai food tonight

where are you going?

Sonnie nice looking tractor..I've never hear of that brand though...is it an offshoot of someone? I miss booting around on the farm and playing with the front end loader :yesnod:

Rick YGM.

:later: Mats

[Sonnie Parker]

Well I cut right at 10 acres in about 3.5 hours with my 61" Grasshopper Z-mower, but then there's the weedeating (2-3 hours including around the pond), and then the fenced area in the back yard that I push mow with a little 20" Snapper (1 hour). It's aggravating when it rains just enough eveyday then the sun comes out to make it grow so faster. I wish I had not even fertilized what part I did... that part almost has to be cut every 2-3 days.

[Gordon Moore]

where are you going?


Either: One Night in Bangkok on Edmonton or Suhkotai in Osborne

Want to come?

[Sonnie Parker]

Andrew, Mahindra and Mahindra, Inc., manufactured International Harvester for upteen years and in 94 bought out their rights, then started makin' their own. Mahindra manufactured more tractors in the U.S. last year than any other maker. They are now the 3rd largest tractor maker in the U.S. They are strongly going after Kubota for the market share. Prices are awesome... big bank for the buck.

They do this commercial where they use one of their smaller compact tractors to lift a John Deere on the front and at the same time lift a Kubota on the rear. They have the heaviest tractors on the market under 90HP and have the highest lift capacity of any of the makers under 90HP as well. Just an all around beefy tractor with a lot of umphhh. I investigated long and hard before buying... just happened on Mahindra and almost couldn't believe what I found.

Check out their website: MahindraUSA (http://www.mahindrausa.com) ... you can see the commercial there also.

[Lex]

Careful, no deere bashing. :) My Deere handles my yard in about 30 minutes, weedeating another 30. It's exausting. :rofl:

[Sonnie Parker]

Yeah... you should be ashamed. You can always come help me!

[Andrew Pratt]

Takes me about an hour to do mine inc weedeating. Interesting history with IH...learn something new everyday (of course that's not hard when you is as smart as i is :))

Gord sorry can't I've been asked to sub in a fastball game tonight...weather permitting. I've never eaten at either of those two places as we usually go to either Wu's on first or the thai place above the second cup in osbourne. Apparently the little Thai place near the old mill (pad thai?) in St.James isn't too bad.

[efarstad]

I don't mow my lawn...I just let it die from the sun/heat! :twisted: That is because I don't have irrigation...yet...I'll be installing that when I get the property located next to us. At that time I'll be installing/redoing our ENTIRE front, side, and back yards! :E :T But it's all good...so I have the ugliest back-lawn...but that does not stop my boys from running around and playing!!! :B

[Andrew Pratt]

One of the guys that's been on our van for years is leaving to go back to school so we had a good bye BBQ at lunch time for him...I :eating: way to much and feel like about to :thud:

Enjoy the Keiths Rick...mighty fine choice :T

[Lex]

IH I'd heard of, not this other brand. Made in India?

[Bing Fung]

Thanks on the bike guys. It was a fun project and now it is equally cool to ride agian. Having the shifters and CPU control in both hands with out taking them off the bar is sort of being wired like a F1 car :lol:

Thanks Lex :) I think I seen gas was $0.99 a Liter here (thats about $3.79/Gallon). Buggars, just wanting to jack the prices, but don't want to totaly hit that dollar hump yet. Once we are over the $1.00/L mark, then they will escalate freely.


Gordo, that is a nice pack. MEC makes nice stuff :T

This is the one that I have been using lately (I own a lot of packs ;) ), its a North Face Recon Flash. It has a programmable LED flash, helmet storage, cell phone case on main strap, and all the storage of a regular book pack.

http://www.intermountaintraders.com/acatalog/recon_flash.jpg

BTW, Team America had me howling :roflmao: If you see it, you'll know why ;)


Cool new toy Sonnie :T


Jason, sounds like a lot of work. If that stand your building is the one you drew before, thats going to be awesome! :E

[Andrew Pratt]

MEC makes nice stuff

North Face isn't too shabby either :yesnod:

[Bing Fung]

North Face isn't too shabby either :yesnod:
Yes, I must admit, I'm a TNF whore... :oops:

[Andrew Pratt]

I like their stuff just can't afford it so I stick with MEC where possible...or Columbia. Now if I had the funds I'd buy all Tilley and be done with it but that isn't going to happen any time soon so i'll just have to be content with my Tilley hat ;x(

[Gordon Moore]

Gordo, that is a nice pack. MEC makes nice stuff

They do, and it's sitting in my office right now :twisted:

[Sonnie Parker]

I don't mow my lawn...I just let it die from the sun/heat! :twisted: That is because I don't have irrigation...yet...I'll be installing that when I get the property located next to us. At that time I'll be installing/redoing our ENTIRE front, side, and back yards! :E :T But it's all good...so I have the ugliest back-lawn...but that does not stop my boys from running around and playing!!! :B

Move to Alabama... you won't need an irrigation system! This is God's country and He provides! ;x( :B

IH I'd heard of, not this other brand. Made in India?

Yep... many of the big makers have parts made in India and other places overseas. They just make the parts mostly... they are put together here in the USA. Mahindra has plants in Texas and one in Conyers, Georgia. Mahindra and Mahindra originally started building tractors for IH in India. They gradually started expanding and finally made it to the U.S.

About the only tractor company I know of that is actually build from ground up in U.S. is Powertrac and they ain't too spiffy IMO.

[Sonnie Parker]

Here's a little more detailed info...


The origins of M&M's Farm Equipment Sector lie in the formation of a joint venture in 1963 between the Company, International Harvester Inc., and Voltas Limited, christened the International Tractor Company of India (ITCI). This enterprise was a shot in the arm for the green revolution then beginning to sweep the country. The launch of high-performance tractors played a vital role in the mechanisation of Indian agriculture.

In 1977, ITCI merged with M&M and became its Tractor Division. After M&M's organisational restructuring in 1994, this division was called the Farm Equipment Sector.

M&M's Farm Equipment Sector is the largest manufacturer of tractors in India with sustained market leadership of over 19 years. The Farm Equipment Sector is the first Tractor Company in the world to win the Deming Application Prize. Also, it is the fourth company in India and the 10th in the world, outside Japan, to win this prize. It designs, develops, manufactures and markets tractors as well as implements which are used in conjunction with tractors. The tractor industry in India is segmented by horsepower into the lower segment of 25 HP, mid-segment of 35 HP and higher segment of 45 HP and above. The Company's Farm Equipment Sector has a presence in all these segments across all states.

The Farm Equipment Sector has also ventured into manufacturing of Industrial Engines. M&M Industrial engines are used for various applications like Genset, Industrial, Construction, Marine Compressors etc. These engines are manufactured at the Company's state of art Engine Assembly plants at Kandivli and Nagpur.

M&M has two main tractor manufacturing plants located at Mumbai and Nagpur in Maharashtra. Both these plants have been certified for ISO 9001, QS-9000 and ISO 14001. Apart from these two main manufacturing units, the Farm Equipment Sector has satellite plants located at Rudrapur in Uttarachal and Jaipur in Rajasthan.

The Farm Equipment Sector of the Company has a strong and extensive dealer network of over 450 dealers for sales and service of tractors and spare parts. This dealer network is managed by 28 area offices, situated in all the major cities and covering all the principal states.

M&M tractors have earned goodwill and trust of more than 8,00,000 customers and the 'Mahindra' tractor has come to be recognised as a powerful symbol of productivity and performance.

In addition to capturing the domestic market, M&M's Farm Equipment Sector has also found significant success in the international market. Whilst around 90% of our tractor exports are to the USA, M&M also exports tractors to neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and African countries like Uganda, Nigeria, Zambia etc.

Mahindra USA, a wholly owned subsidiary based in the USA, has established a network of 140 dealers. Several other international markets are being developed to expand M&M's global reach in the Farm Equipment Sector.
For more details: tractor.mahindraworld.com


Mahindra USA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of M&M, began selling tractors in America in 1994 from its headquarters in Tomball, Texas. It has since firmly established the Mahindra brand and captured a significant share of the American small-tractor market. The company has two-wheel- and four-wheel-drive utility tractor lines for part-time farming enthusiasts, turf managers, nursery operators, and small and medium-sized contractors. Its products have gained considerable brand recall among users of small tractors in the US.


Actually that was Calhoun, Georgia... NOT Conyers.

Today M&M ranks among the largest tractor companies in the world with sales of nearly 85,000 units annually in 10 countries. In India, the largest tractor market in the world, Mahindra has been the number one selling brand since 1983.

[Gordon Moore]

Thanks on the bike guys. It was a fun project and now it is equally cool to ride agian. Having the shifters and CPU control in both hands with out taking them off the bar is sort of being wired like a F1 car :lol:

Thanks Lex :) I think I seen gas was $0.99 a Liter here (thats about $3.79/Gallon). Buggars, just wanting to jack the prices, but don't want to totaly hit that dollar hump yet. Once we are over the $1.00/L mark, then they will escalate freely.


Gordo, that is a nice pack. MEC makes nice stuff :T

This is the one that I have been using lately (I own a lot of packs ;) ), its a North Face Recon Flash. It has a programmable LED flash, helmet storage, cell phone case on main strap, and all the storage of a regular book pack.

http://www.intermountaintraders.com/acatalog/recon_flash.jpg

BTW, Team America had me howling :roflmao: If you see it, you'll know why ;)


Cool new toy Sonnie :T


Jason, sounds like a lot of work. If that stand your building is the one you drew before, thats going to be awesome! :E


Actually that's a sharp pack. The one I got is more cycling based I guess....yours is very multi-functional.... very nice :yesnod:

I tossed around whether I wanted a book bag style versus this and after trying it on I knew this would work better for me. My lunch kit, some work clothes....possibly rain gear....pockets for keys wallet etc... Yup it's a nice bag with good capacity. Very solid. Should work well for short day hikes as well :T

[GregoriusM]

In light of all the news, deaths, and sadness...remember one thing: We've all been blessed with a life...live it to it's fullest...hug your kids, kiss your wife, tell your friends how special they are...live! :D


So true. So true.

Thanks E!

[taz13]

Nice Gear
Bing the problem with that bike is I just can't see where the engine is hidden and where you put in fuel. :) That is sharp.
Driving truck south as there are no Magnums or 300s left and this national hasn't recieved a charger yet. Oh well next time.

[Bing Fung]

Excellent Gordo, you'll get lots of use out of that pack :T

Thanks, it more day pack/city than mountain gear pack if you will. I have 3 other mountain style packs in the same 25-40 Liter range, and I always wanted a more pedestrian style pack ;) on with zippers that was easy to get at stuff. My new helmet does not fit in the shovit pocket, so I just store a rain jacket in it. The side mesh Bottle sleeves fits 1 liter Nalgenes perfectly.

Here it is here, I took a picture of it for you as I just got home :lol:

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9464/recon4wv.jpg

If you get a chance, you should try the hydration option. I have a couple of these Platyapus Hoser hydration bags that I use on day hikes and Backpack trips. There are so handy. I haven't used them while cycling, but I can see they would be handy in that capacity as well. You just slip it in the pack and attach the bite valve to a main strap. Katherine loves using her's too :)

http://www.platypushydration.com/images/hoser.jpg

I think they are about $18 at MEC.

[Sonnie Parker]

I refuse to take this flip!

[Bing Fung]

Rick, thanks.. Bummer on the rentals, it would have been nice to have a Hemi ;) BTW, the Motor is me and the fuel is shoved in my pie hole :lol:

Hey, a flip, thanks Sonnie :T

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4094&stc=1

"Please... I'm trying to watch the show..."

Don't know why, but I find this picture really funny :lol: :roflmao:

[GregoriusM]

Why Bing? Is that your HT room? :B

[Lex]

I get it, this is a reinactment of the last film Bing attended, and Bing was in the front row. ;)

[Shane Martin]

It's not Bing because Bing would have laid down a 10 gallon drum of whoopass on the kids. :fight: :nutkick: :smackbutt:

That or he would have went out to the car and got his watergun :B

I think the picture is Jimmy trying to watch the Packer game right now with his kids taunting him on how bad they suck :throwat: :demon:
j/k Jimmy :)

[Kevin P]

Howdy folks, just letting you guys know I'm back! Will post more tomorrow, it's late and it's time for :Z

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys! :later:

Good to see you back Kevin! :later:

it would have been nice to have a Hemi BTW, the Motor is me and the fuel is shoved in my pie hole


:laughat:
Just made me laugh! Too Funny! :alol:

[Trevor Schell]

Trev, my sister works with the victim (Justin's) Father... We are all saddened by this even though I did not know them. Senseless violence over a hat..... Whats happening in our beloved city?


Not sure what is going on..

A handicap person from Quebec's bike and possesions are stolen, then he is later mugged while trying to get help to find his stuff.

People are getting attacked and robbed at the Broadway Fringe festival which attracts a lot of visitors...

Last night 2 ladies visiting from Scotland were robbed of their purses
by another group of teenagers.

Saskatoon is proving to be the crime capital of the world.:M
I think it is the native gangs that are growing and also
the crystal meth drug problems that have escalated in the Province.
It is scary! :)

[Trevor Schell]

Sweet Bike Bing!! :hump:
I'm getting a bonner just looking at it! :alol: :E

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/8674/refit5000r5zl.jpg

[Trevor Schell]

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4094&stc=1

Well, it could be Shane!
Since we haven't seen a pic of him yet..
We are not sure what Shane really looks like..
imaginations could run wild.. ;)

[Trevor Schell]

Rick ,Sonnie and Erik! :later:
You guys better hang around this time or Bing
is going to have to give it to ya!

:smackbutt: :wedgie:

[Trevor Schell]

Driving truck south as there are no Magnums or 300s left and this national hasn't recieved a charger yet. Oh well next time.

Sorry to hear that!
I was hoping you were going to get the Charger.
I would then look forward to a review.
Man, The more I see those in person , the more I like.

I am also getting sweeter than sweet on the Porsche.
I have seen a tonne of them in town.
After talking to the gentlemen who had just picked
up a 2005 Carerra, I have escalated my attraction
to that car.:yesnod:

[Trevor Schell]

Check out DeLL's new XPS 600 PC..:thud: :thud: :thud:

Ultimate Performance and Multimedia Action
KEY FEATURES:

Processor Options: Intel® Pentium® D Dual Core Processor up to 840 (3.20GHz, 800MHz, 2MB cache)
Intel® Pentium® Extreme Edition Dual Core Processor with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB cache) - user-overclockable in BIOS to 3.40GHz and 3.60GHz.
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology up to 670 (3.80GHz, 800MHz, 2MB cache).

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition

Graphics:***** NEW Dual 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX graphics cards with SLI technology.

Storage: Up to 500 GB1 SATA internal storage (single drive) or up to 1.5TB2 (3 drives x 400 GB) internal RAID storage.

Memory: Up to 2 GB3 DDR2-533MHz SDRAM for multitasking multiple applications. Upgradable to 2 GB3 DDR2-667MHz SDRAM

Sound: Advanced Sound Blaster® AudigyTM 2 ZS (D) sound card delivers high definition audio.

Networking: Integrated Gigabit4 Ethernet. Broadband ready.

USB Ports: USB 2.0 (8 ports - 2 front, 6 back).

Back-lit Badge: Light up the chassis with your choice of 7 different back light colors which are easily changed through the bios: Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Amber, Topaz, Amethyst and Diamond. Back lighting can be turned off if desired.

Additional features to please the PC enthusiast:

3 - Internal 3.5" bays
Optional: Internal 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
3 - External 5.25" bays
3 - PCI slots
1 - PCIe x1 slot
1 - PCIe x4 slot
2 - PCIe x16 (graphics) slot
8 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 6 back)
2 IEEE 1394 ports (1 front, 1 back)

[Trevor Schell]

BTW Bing!!
Here is my new Bike! :B

http://www.funnypictures.dk/data/media/1/bling-bicycle.jpg

[taz13]

:stupidpc: :stupidpc: :stupidpc: :stupidpc: :stupidpc:
Seems media centre05 and my maudio rev 7.1 don't play well together.
No center no sub on s/pdif and the analog is so low in level that I have to run at max to get respectable volume? Solution for it tonite is :beer: 8x)
Also the Rider green part of me is suffering a little( not quite as much as the blue half, labour day is a :confused: type of day)
Oh Trevor I do get a little bit of play tomorrow, I get to play in a 99 STS only 300hp but it still :driving:

[Andrew Pratt]

Rick lets agree not to talk about the blue half ok ;)

[GregoriusM]

Blue? What blue? I haven't seen anything blue this year? Wutchooalltalkinabout?

:later:

Gregor - fan of........... hmmmmm, I think my team disappeared!?! :confused:

[Gordon Moore]

I thought the Blue are all on the golf course already.

[Snap]

Move to Alabama... This is God's country and He provides! ;x( :B


:wtf: OK Sonnie..... Alabama is nice....but There are a few states that qualify for "God's Country"! NC, TX, and the mountains of TN. :T ;x(

Alabama...God's country! :roflmao:

:rofl: :rofl:

If I was going to move from NC TEXAS BABY! :T

[Snap]

some one take the flip....

[Nick M]

Morning guys!

Bing - Killer Bike! 8O
----------
The heck w/Football.. the Red Sox are still 5.0 games up on the Yankees! :-y :B

[taz13]

Road Trip starts in 20 minutes, my sister is riding with me and has had 2 weeks to get ready, but :?? :?: :duh: :unsure: :!: But being a sister it was just I am leaving at 09:00 be ready or drive your own vehicle.
It will be nice to leave this liquid sunshine behind.
As to gods country, that fits Alberta,BC and Newfoundland :)

[Lex]

here ya go Rick, a new sled for ya:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4567373556

[Andrew Pratt]

looks like the :sn is out today :T

[Shane Martin]

The heck w/Football.. the Red Sox are still 5.0 games up on the Yankees!
2 words... Bill Buckner. :poke:


Trev,
Looks like the stripped down version w/o dual core, w/o 1 gig ram, w/o much of anything you are looking at a bare minimum of $2700US. That's uber expensive for a Dell. :E :E

[Bing Fung]

Morning Gang :later:


Thanks Trev, Nic :)

That's a real "Bling-Bling" Bike Trev, Luking guoood! :righton:

I need this one then so we can go cruising together :lol:

http://www.bicycledesigner.com/parts/250808.jpg

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/377/apehangers4mx.jpg
:laughat: Or an Ape hanger Version

Saskatoon is getting a bit crazy, it was my niece's friends that were mugged at the Fringe Festival. Reading the paper about that cyclist's problems and all the other stuff really makes my blood boil. At times I want to Go Charles Bronson on those thugs ;zx :a> ;-x :2guns:

http://images.art.com/images/products/large/10043000/10043403.jpg

We went to the Saskatoon Exhibition (Fair) last night and there certainly was a show of Police force. Lots of Cops, and special Street crimes units. I hear they even had a lot of undercover cops as well.


I don't know why that picture of the guy in the theater cracks me up, I think maybe because as so many of you astutely stated, I have been him on many occasions. People chatting, rustling and general fidgeting really drives me...


Good Find on that Corvette Drag Car Lex :yesnod: I think Rick may need that as well :lol:

[aud19]

Morning all :later:

Back to work on the room soon.... Dad and I went and picked up a few hundred $$$ of maple plywood yesterday 8O It sure is pretty stuff though :T Can't wait to get the new bar top on next week and the entertainment centre next month :T The design is a little modified Bing but same concept. No side units for now either, just the centre unit.

Nice tractor Sonnie :T I pushmower my yard myself. That and weed-eating takes up a couple hours (nice small yard :B )

Nice packs guys :yesnod:

I'm with Taz, the left and right coasts of Canada are God's country :T :T

Nice bike Trev :lol: On the crystal Meth problem, it's isn't just in SK. I think it's a pretty big problem across North America. Federal Gov. looks to be doing something about it though, yesterday they announced lifetime sentence for any trafficking/production etc of it as a first step to squashing it. Sacry drug though 8O

As for football, my Lions are doing pretty dang good so far this year :B (knock on wood!) 6 and 0 so far!! :B

[Shane Martin]

On the crystal Meth problem, it's isn't just in SK. I think it's a pretty big problem across North America. Federal Gov. looks to be doing something about it though, yesterday they announced lifetime sentence for any trafficking/production etc of it as a first step to squashing it. Sacry drug though
They may pass a law like Oklahoma did in which anything that can make meth(over the counter stuff) has to be put behind the counter and restricted in the # of pills you can purchase. It has worked here in Oklahoma by reducing meth by a large %. I think they said 60%.

Someone should work their photoshop magic and put Bing's face on Charles Bronson's body and photoshop a water pistol instead of the pistol he has(44 or 357?). That would be RICH.

[jimmyp58]

No Shane you're right. The Packers SUCK!!!

Early predictions for their season.....6-10, 7-9 if they're lucky. That defense is so brutal and losing both guards protecting Brett and creating running lanes is going to be hard to fill.

Grady Jackson is so fat that he's making Gilbert Brown look like a twig!!!

[Andrew Pratt]

This is rough but it was a quick and dirty job...

[Gordon Moore]

This is rough but it was a quick and dirty job...

Man, that image is going to give me nightmares
8O




:rofl:

[jimmyp58]

Nice Andrew.....

[Bing Fung]

OK, that's scary :E :lol:

[Lex]

This area has been one of the highest producers of this crap they call Meth. They catch people all the time here, or they blow up mobile homes and such. It seems like I heard one of their ingredients is over the counter allergy medication, and they were going to remove it off the shelves and make people ask for it in the pharmacy I think? Something like that.

[Lex]

I used to have a banana seat bike. They were great wheelie popping machines. I guess that's why I was so good at wheelies on motorcycles, I had lots of practice. I could ride a wheelie on my 175 Yamaha all the way up the street. You know I never once flipped a bike over backwards unless it was a semi-controlled situation on dirt. My favorite thing to do on the dirt bike was hill climbing. The steeper the better, I loved it. Then you tried to kee the front end down though, lol.

[Shane Martin]

they were going to remove it off the shelves and make people ask for it in the pharmacy I think? Something like that.
Same law as Oklahoma has passed.

[Shane Martin]

Flip

It's NFL Football season. We all know why we watch the NFL right? :B
http://www.dallascowboys.com/cheerleaders/images/pht_2005squad.jpg

Since this pic wasn't as ahem showy as some that we have seen, I figured it was good for a flip pic

[Lex]

Everyone pick your fav's. This could take all night, lol.

Lex

[Lex]

So, the pharmacist knows when a guy comes in with the following story something may be up.:

Yeah man, I was like (body flinch) wonderin man if you had any sudafesh man, cause um' (body flinch) man, I gotta get some for my heads. I tend to loose thans man, so ya better get me 20 or so cases of it so I be sure I can find it when I needs it man.

Yeah, sure thang man I sign fer it'. What's yo name anyway, I sign it here?

[Shane Martin]

:laughat:

[Bing Fung]

Funny one Doug :lol:

Good flipper Shane. I think Trev would pick the one with the "Biggest Gunns" :roflmao:


Doug, Banana Seats, Hippy Bars and Sissy Bars are KING man! :T Wheelies are great, I use to ride a lot of MotoX bikes as well. Did a lot of crazy things, good thing I never sustained many injuries. My one buddy I rode with began to race competitively, he was always injued or missing school because he was in the hospital. :P

[Andrew Pratt]

Hmm there's a lot of stacked girls there :E The one in the centre sure is sticking them out :yesnod:

[Lex]

Oh heck, I'd about forgot about that term sissy bars. I had a sissy bar once for mine I believe.

My Yammy was a 175 Enduro. I never had a motocross bike as such. The Yammy was about wore completely out with 1500 miles on it, lol.

Lex

[Trevor Schell]

Hi Guys! :later:

Good flipper Shane. I think Trev would pick the one with the "Biggest Gunns"

Nope!,
I would pick my wife over all of them..:T

[Kevin P]

I would pick my wife over all of them..:TMe too... well, actually, I'd pick MY wife! Nothing against your wife, of course, I just prefer my wife. Yes I'm slightly biased. ;)

[GregoriusM]

http://www.dallascowboys.com/cheerleaders/images/pht_2005squad.jpg


Where did you find a picture of my harem that I have in my dreams most nights? :P :P :P

And since I don't have a wife currently, I WILL take the one in the center...... or the one..... ummmmmmm......... uhhhhhhhh......... can't I have them all? 8O 8O 8O

-------

Edit: I'm thinkin' top left or top right. They both do it for me, ya know?!!! :P :P :P

[Trevor Schell]

The Canadain Cheerleaders are prettier than those up top! :yesnod:

[Trevor Schell]

Saskatoon is getting a bit crazy, it was my niece's friends that were mugged at the Fringe Festival. Reading the paper about that cyclist's problems and all the other stuff really makes my blood boil. At times I want to Go Charles Bronson on those thugs

Sorry to hear that Bing!!
That just makes me mad! :M

[Trevor Schell]

Here is a good upgrade for Nicholas! :T

http://www.thetechzone.com/photo/data//500/5011solotrek.jpg?1997

[efarstad]

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

Teaser picture of my basement...I took this for someone interested in my SL3's! It shows a sneak peak of my basement!

http://devotionsbyerik.com/MLs_Left_Side.jpg

[Lex]

Nick, I have price info for you on that HDMI cable, I'll PM you tomorrow on that.

Doug