TTP XVIII Powered by the Legs of Bing

[Bing Fung]

It's a Caddy with those Monster NorthStar motors :)


Two lighter sockets in the Nissan X-Trail, not one lighter element to be found. I think they cheated me ..... :scratchhead:

[Lex]

Taz, didn't mean to slight your new gear announcement there on the last page. Looks very very nice. Receiver I believe, right?

[Lex]

What the heck would McGuiver do Bing? you know he'd need that lighter at some point, :lol: What, fabricate one out of wire?

[Bing Fung]

Well, I think McGuiver could fashion one out of wire, or he would short the electical system as you did, but use the sparks for the igniter. Damn, it was you they based the show and character on wasn't it...? ;)

[Bing Fung]

My BMW is funny. It has an actual lighter, and even has a icon of a cigarette smoking on it :lol:

[Lex]

Most of my BMWs even came with smokers included. Whoops, that was me. :( Well at least I am clean now, for 1 year and 4 months. :T

The show could have been based on me, that's true!

Kevin, well the "cigar lighter" as they call it was on it's on fuse called CIGAR, yes, that is right. The blown fuse was actually called DECOR, or LIGHTS or some such. Once I replaced that fuse, the lights and radio worked again. It is possible that the metal housing behind the lighter (remember this is a factory setup) It had a metal round housing that fit over the lighter assembly to act as a heat shield I am sure. This plate once the backing screw disc came loose, was flopping around loose. It is possible that this got up against a Radio hot connection or something similar and blew the fuse, so it actually had nothing to do with the cigar lighter blowing. But something else could have happened to it. That's the nature of a car when you start holding a metal object loosely around letting it short out on first one thing then another, lol.

[Lex]

The metal assembly actually acted 2 fold.

1. It held the entire lighter assembly in place once the retaining nut was screwed on. (That's what came loose to begin with and allowed the whole thing to pull through the front, loose from the retaining ring and nut that is when I saw something short out.)

2. It acted as a heat shield.

[taz13]

Taz, didn't mean to slight your new gear announcement there on the last page. Looks very very nice. Receiver I believe, right?
Didn't even cross my mind that anyone here would do that! Yeah it is a Rx and will fit nicely into my work HT. Have to suuport the advertisers at HTGuide you know, and a pleasure it was. Once I have it set up I will be posting a review in the appropriate section.

And the 99 Cadillac is not an Accord :rofl: :rofl:
Engine type dual overhead cam,
32-valve aluminum alloy V8
Engine Size 4.6 liters / 279 cu. in.
Horsepower 300 @ 6000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 295 @ 4400 rpm
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled
automatic
Wheelbase / Length 112.2 in. / 201 in.
Curb Weight 4001 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower 13.3
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal.
Fuel Requirement unleaded premium (regular permissible
with diminished performance)
Tires P235/60 ZR16 Goodyear Eagle LS
Brakes, front/rear vented disc / solid disc, antilock standard
Suspension, front/rear independent MacPherson strut /
independent multilink
Drivetrain front engine, front-wheel drive

PERFORMANCE
EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon
city / highway / observed 17 / 26 / 19
0 to 60 mph 6.7 sec
1/4 mile (E.T.) 15.1 sec
Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.31

But it is one of my favorite places to listen to music. The sound is incredible and the comfort level unbeatable. Background noise is low even while driving. :) While I would never own one I will stand up and say even though the mother company is GM Cadillacs and Corvettes are sort of special and deserve all drool that gets deposited on them when they are left in public. :drool: :drool: :drool:

[aud19]

oooh

[aud19]

another

[aud19]

flip?

Great pics Bing :T So nice I'll post them twice! :lol:
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/1989/katechris0xn.jpg

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7181/sunshadessmall7ar.jpg

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/2379/katechris21zd.jpg

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/1033/flower9tw.jpg

[Bing Fung]

Hey... :) Thanks Jason :T

[aud19]

Morning everybody :later:

Trev, that's tough on the shiny Vette :confused: How's that saying go? Something about best intentions or best laid plans or something...? :confused: I'm sure the experts will be able to fix her up for you though, either with a cut polish or some sort of treatment, worst case scenario a new clear coat... Might cost you a bit but you'll get her back in top condition :T
As for your pics, what's wrong with them?!?! :scratchhead: I agree though, if there's aspects your not happy with, post over in Photo's and let the experts give ya some advice :T Just remember, we're always our own worst critics ;) Short of that, I agree with Bing, if you no longer want your camera, any of us would be more than happy to care for it for ya! :lol:

Speaking of which, I got a nice new tripod from my parents as one of my gifts :T

Nice grills Taz, those are the brands that would be on my short list when I get to buying a new one :T :yesnod:

Hair still standing up Doug? :lol: I used to smoke myself, quit mostly about 5 years ago, permantly about 3 years ago. I have no desire to have another! Vancouver's apparently contemplating passing a new law outlawing smoking in outside public areas like restaurant/bar patios too. I'm all for it :yesnod: Still love my scotch though Taz! :drool:

[taz13]

You love scotch, here is my current home stock.http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4163&stc=1
:drool: :drool:

[Andrew Pratt]

Nice array of scotch Rick...wish I'd known you were buying when you were in town otherwise I'd have made sure you dropped by ;)

[taz13]

Well seeing as I special ordered a couple of bottles you still may get a chance.
And the line up in Kelsey makes this look poor. :oops:
But with teenagers and young men looking after my home when I am not here. I will keep the good stuff where accidents won't happen. 2ozs of good scotch mixed with cola and ice :throwup: :puker: :frypan: Because like the rest of the family they are :drinker: and when drinking, scotch sure looks like rye to us. Thats one of the reasons I drink Bacardi white when the time comes to create a hangover.

[Gordon Moore]

Hey guys a short hello.

My little guys and I survived the whiteshell and intend to go back for more one of these weekends coming up. Busy day today....mostly caught up. Some interesting yet not surprising news....some great pics, interesting cars, great gear....yadda-yadda.

Tomorrow off and lots to do. L8r!

[Kevin P]

And the 99 Cadillac is not an Accord :rofl: :rofl: Hey, at least I didn't call it a Saturn! :lol:

It certainly looks different than the current Caddys (many of which I think are ugly) :tomato: I think it qualifies as a "sleeper". Looks like a plain jane midsize sedan (in your pic at least), but packs quite a punch!

Speaking of Saturns, I saw a Relay minivan on the road today. It's not bad looking.

[Bing Fung]

Kev, apparently every car looks like a Saturn to you! :rofl:

:laughat: :laughat: Com'mon Kev, fess up, you did want ask if Saturn was making a slightly bigger car for Tazzamarazz .... ;) :lol:


Mmmmm Scotch :drool:

[taz13]

Looks like a plain jane midsize sedan :rofl: :rofl:
but packs quite a punch! :righton: :righton:
Yeah, plain jane in pics describes them quite well, in real life however they have that something that just pulls your eyes to them and you can appreciate the looks and stance.
Too bad about those back doors though, without them it would qualify as a muscle car. :twisted:
Gordon
I hope one or more of those pics are cliff diving :T

[aud19]

Mmmmm Scotch :drool:

mmmmmmmm :drool:

[Gordon Moore]

:rofl: :rofl:

Gordon
I hope one or more of those pics are cliff diving :T


:twisted: .... against their Mom's wishes I suppose.....


COMING SOON.

[GregoriusM]

Firstly, AMEN to the no smoking in a public place rule that we have in our city!

Secondly, a bid ATTA-BOY :T to those of you who managed to quit smoking. I saw my parents and a few friends go through it, and it can be hell.

Hey, I think you guys deserve another 3 ATTA-BOYS - :T :T :T

I've never smoked and think I am very lucky for that.

My Mom tells me that I used to hide the ash trays when I was around 4 years old. I hated smoking even way back then.

When I was a co-owner of a drapery, paint, carpet, renovation, etc. business, I was on the way to a a carpeting installation job with my helper, who knew I had a no-smoking policy in the store and in the van. He pulled out a cigarette and I told him if you light it up, it's gone and so will the rest of your cigarettes. So, the little bu**er lit one up. Before he knew it, the cigarette in his mouth AND the pack of cigarettes on the dashboard were out the window. He was ticked, but he never smoked in the van again! And yes, we are still friends.

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I'm on a desert isle with Bing? Hmmmm.... could you change your name to Bingy Jo or Billy Jo Bing or something like that? ;x( (Better still - you you get a hot brunette to stand in for you? :W )

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Anyway, I hope Andrew isn't taking my rubbing the wrong way. He's still a strong part of HTGuide, which is the main thing!

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:later: folks!

[Bing Fung]

Humm, okey, mabe me being on desert isle with Grego doesn't paint a great image :lol:


I was able to order a Mac Knife MSK 65 6.6" Santoku for Christine today.

http://www.macknife.ca/images/knives/pmsk65.gif

Talking to the rep, he asked how I had heard of Mac Knifes. I said that we have looked at all the other main brands and the Mac gets the best reviews, and seeing most chefs using the Mac Santoku, we had to try one. He then mentioned he deals directly with The Food Network's Michel Smith of the shows "Chef at Large" & "Chef at Home" as well as Rob Rainford of "Licence to Grill" He supplies them with their knifes, and the feedback is the Santoku is their favorite. He even said he is quite often an extra at the end of the show eating the food Rob makes. We had a great conversation, and I got a good price on the Knife with a roll sharpener that is said to sharpen the Santoku at the steep angles it requires. It was pretty cool talking with him 8)

I know Chris is going to love this unit :T

[aud19]

Well smoking in indoor public places has been banned here for quite a while, it's the outdoor spaces they're considering now :T

A big Atta Boy to you to Greg :T :T

[Bing Fung]

Yeah, big Atta Boy! to you Gregor :)

[Paul Wu]

Howdy fellas! Been keeping busy myself, but don't know what I've really done. :)

Bing: Nice pictures, all of them. I like the Cinelli cork tape. The best bar tape around, I got some on my other bike as a customer came in and said that's not what he wanted on his bike. You see, the mechanic 'accidentally' put the cork tape when the customer only wanted the cheapo black bar tape. He wouldn't accept the cork tape, and we had to retape. So there's this roll of used cork tape that was going to waste. :) Well I step in to save the day, why don't I put it on my bike!

That's a Cady STS! I drove one of those a couple of times, the inlaws car. Very nice and has power to boot.

I was just pricing out a Dodge Magnum R/T AWD, loaded it comes out to about $46,000 or so. I don't think I put in the GPS/Navigation option.

I've got some spare time before my next meeting.

I can't stand smokers. I can also smell cig smoke from other cars in my car. I still see people smoking, flicking ashes outside the car and what gets me even more is the buts that people just flick out the window.

Trev: Sorry to here about your wax job.

Oh and I heard today that the French press is picking on Lance, again! Now I'm glad he retired and doesn't have to deal with that crap anymore.

[aud19]

OK I know we try to avoid politics/religion but.... :wtf: :blink:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4136690.stm

Bush said students ought to hear different schools of thought
President George Bush has started a national debate in the US over the teaching of evolution in school.

Mods feel free to delete if this oversteps but I mean really....?!?!? :wtf:

[GregoriusM]

I can't stand smokers. I can also smell cig smoke from other cars in my car. I still see people smoking, flicking ashes outside the car and what gets me even more is the buts that people just flick out the window.


I'm down with you on that one, Paul.

What I hate even more is when I see someone flick a butt on the ground, step on it to put it out, when there is a proper butt disposal unit on the wall within 10 feet or less.

AND, all the butts on the ground around the designated smoking areas outside of buildings which also have numerous butt cans.

I don't hate the smokers so much as some of their attitudes. Go ahead and smoke but keep it away from me and don't filthy-up our surroundings. Dang, even a smoker should take some pride in his surroundings.

I know a couple of smokers who are trying to quit and a couple of others who aren't and they all make sure they don't smoke near me, and keep their ashtrays away from me, and even make sure that they smoke long before they get in my car, which I have to say is very nice of them.

Sure, I'd love it if they could all quit smoking, but at least they have SOME consideration for the rest of us.

Dang, it's nice to have a soapbox handy for times like this! :B

[Gordon Moore]

He sure likes fueling the flames doesn't he ;)

It's not the most out there thing he's ever done but it would SEVERELY confuse and contradict what's already been established in the current education system. The year is already too short to complete most of what the teachers set out to accomplish in the curriculum. What would happen is that you have to now teach one body of thought and then say "now in this corner..." and give the 180 presentation (which is pretty much polar opposite to the first). I don't think it's such a grand idea.
Why doesn't he put funding at a higher list of priorities and straighten that out first before concerning himself with weighty issues that he probably has a cursory understanding of anyway :roll:

[Andrew Pratt]

Jason I'd love to comment but I'd better not. Lets just say I'm even more proud to be Canadian ;)

Oh and did you see the Senators traded Hossa for Heatley :yesnod:

[Kevin P]

I would have a lot to say about it (and many other things our Prez has said/done) but I won't do it here. I'll just say that I didn't vote for the guy, either time.

Pr@, I'd move to Canada but that means going northward into even colder climes than I am at now...

[Bing Fung]

Hey Pauly, good score on the Cinelli tape. I have a roll of Deda Foam tape I would like to try out as well.

http://www.dedaelementi.com/img/articoli/tape_Grande.jpg

It is made of a microcell foam that feels very nice. The cork is feels fine for now :) Yeah looks like Le Equipe has Lance under the scope again... :roll:


My pet peeves with smokers are the ones that flip their butts out of moving cars. One time one came flying back and smacked into my windsheild with hot ashes flying everywhere. It actually burnt my wiper blade. Fookers! :2fingers:


That W I tell ya......

[aud19]

I would have a lot to say about it (and many other things our Prez has said/done) but I won't do it here. I'll just say that I didn't vote for the guy, either time.

Pr@, I'd move to Canada but that means going northward into even colder climes than I am at now...

Your welcome here in Vancouver Kev :T Probably warmer than where you live in the winter and cooler in the summer :lol:

I didn't see that Andrew! 8O Hard to keep up with all the trades happening :lol: I'm just glad it looks like we'll have most of my 'Nucks back plus some minor tweaking :yesnod: I want them to nail down Cooke soon though, he's my favourite player :T

[taz13]

The salary cap has raised its head and now teams are starting to find out that they did not keep their payroll low enough to allow for injuries etc and are now starting to move people to make for even more competion. Everyone has seen what playing games with a salary cap has done to the 49ers and no one wants to do that to their team. Heatly signed for less money so it gives Ottawa a little more room. Problem is they designed the Sens around Hossa. :huh:

Here is a good one, a friend has a Telus account and has been having problems. He phoned telus, got put in voice mail jail and lost it. Told the computer very loudly to F*** off and had a human within 10 seconds :huh: Is this programed into some voice mail systems, voice recognition for those words?

[Lex]

Jason, I Think we need to keep evolution off the table, that's way to controversial a subject for the forum I think.

Where's Chris at, Erik, you talked to him, is he deployed still? Typically we hear from him before now even when he's out.

Doug

[taz13]

Didn't Chris say he was involved in an airshow, and might he not be involved in the investigation of the Thunderbirds midair touch on Saturday?
Jason, I Think we need to keep evolution off the table, that's way to controversial a subject for the forum I think. Even worse is playing with education to make it fit your personal beliefs. Thats all from me on either subject.

[Bent]

My pet peeves with smokers are the ones that flip their butts out of moving cars. One time one came flying back and smacked into my windsheild with hot ashes flying everywhere. It actually burnt my wiper blade. Fookers!

I have stopped and pick up cig buts that were just thrown out of cars - to deposit them back inside the vehicle at the next stop light. (evil work done for the good of mankind.)

[taz13]

I have stopped and pick up cig buts that were just thrown out of cars - to deposit them back inside the vehicle at the next stop light. (evil work done for the good of mankind.) I know and work with guys just like you, funny thing is they are all turkey tracks as well. :T

[Bent]

Turkey tracks?

[efarstad]

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

Just got home...thought I'd say a quick hello before dinner!

Lex: Chris was deployed a little over two weeks ago...I think he returns within a day or so, if I rememeber correctly! We're going to try and hook up upon his return! :D

Trev: Sorry to hear about the waxing situation...do hope you can find a fix...I think you will!!! :sn

Hello to everyone else...dinner smells to good...gotta go!

E

[aud19]

Turkey tracks?


:huh:

[aud19]

Ok who's gonna run....? :)

[Bent]

Originally Posted by Bent
Turkey tracks?


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Something to do with our employer, I bet.

[ht_addict]

About to steal a FLIP :twisted:

[ht_addict]

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/10062293.jpg

ANother deal for Canucks. FS blowing out the Liteon LVW-5045 (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10062293&catid=22226&logon=&langid=EN) recorder for $399CDN. Comes with 160G drive. Anyone have experience with this unit?

[Paul Wu]

Ohh, I've been looking at that unit!

Flip! ... Not.

Nice snipe. Now where's that pic? :B

[ht_addict]

Ohh, I've been looking at that unit!

Flip! ... Not.

Nice snipe. Now where's that pic? :B

Just flipped the contents of the posts to get the flip :B As far as the unit goes only 12 left on FS Online. Picked one up for myself :T

[taz13]

Ben next time you open the door to your truck, look at the logo.

[Bent]

I thought that's what you meant - but I had a inkling of a suspicion that it coulda been directed at my dept. (the grocery baggers as opposed to the produce dept.)

:)

[taz13]

well those of us who grow and ship the produce have been calling it a turkey track for years.http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4170&stc=1
By the way some of your buddies. Had my power off for 4 hours while they changed the bug.

[GregoriusM]

I have stopped and pick up cig buts that were just thrown out of cars - to deposit them back inside the vehicle at the next stop light. (evil work done for the good of mankind.)

My kind of guy! ATTA BOY!!! :T :T :T

[Gordon Moore]

Some fun from the weekend:

The kids and Grandpa(my Dad) on the trail:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0304.jpg

Looking for Crayfish:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0309.jpg

Enjoying some cookies Mom sent:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0311.jpg

Ready for scuba ;)
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0324.jpg

Eating an icecream b4 it melts:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0331.jpg
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0331.jpg

My buddy Greg takes Nick cliffin'
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0332.jpg

Matt goes for it:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0333.jpg

Smaller part of the edge:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/weekend/PICT0337.jpg

[Lex]

Taz, that comment on Evo was not fair, I had just asked to leave it alone, I just have to push about everything here, beyond what should be necessary.

[Trevor Schell]

Thanks everybody for the concerns on my paint job.
I tried another coat of the #5 polish that is supposed to remove
scratches and swirls etc..I just tried it onto the trunk area and figured
a couple of coats would maybe to the trick.
However that is not the case.
It is too scratched beyond repair.
I am going to have to take it to the bodyshop,
my Chevrolet dealer here and see what they can do for me.

Man, I feel sick to my stomach.
I didn't really need this. I am sure it was the ClayBar that
screwed this up for me.
Oh, well , learn from your mistakes I guess.
Although, this is a huge lesson and a costly one at that. :(

[Trevor Schell]

Gord,,Cool pictures,
Your kids are brave..:yesnod:

[Bing Fung]

Sorry to hear Trev :( that is a real drag.


Nice pictures Gordo :T


Took the family out to "Bewitched" was harmless entertainment :)

[Andrew Pratt]

Nice pictures Gord.

Trevor sorry to hear about the paint job :(

I put in my order for new toys this afternoon :T

[Trevor Schell]

Thanks Bing!

[Shane Martin]

I'm going against the preverbial grain here and agreeing with the Pres.

Ht_addict, welcome back. I'm holding out for a Blu Ray/HD DVD recorder myself. Based on what I've seen they will have a firewire input so I can record HD stuff to HD-DVD or Blu Ray whichever I get. Both are coming with recorders. I might buy an HD DVD player for my main player and then get a recorder in Blu Ray so I can be covered for both formats. I know many will say screw the format war especially since they are going HDMI only for HD but I don't care. I learned not to bet with Sony given they have a poor track record but there are quite a few discs I'd like that will be Blu Ray so I'll go both.

I would jump on the deal that Azeke posted but I don't wish to get involved with DIrectv right now and their current HD recorder has some major hardware issues(hdmi out crapping out etc). I'm going to wait until their network drives(400gb for the main one) and local HD become available. I still might not jump because my cable company is pretty competitive.

Right now I'm getting Phone with all the goodies, Internet with 4mb down and digital cable for $100. I pay a little extra for HD and the DVR but still I'm saving about $45 a month over what I was paying when I had Directv and SWBell(DSL and phone) plus my download speed has increased from 768 down to 4900 down. BIG difference.

[Gordon Moore]

Morning :coffee:

I missed the story about the scratches....that sucks Trev, hope you can get it fixed.

This interesting:

http://www.energyfiend.com/death-by-caffeine/

I'm well on my way to death by coffee one day I guess :B

[Gordon Moore]

I put in my order for new toys this afternoon

Buy-sell-buy-sell....one thing about Andrew's stuff is that it doesn't have many miles on it ;)

Hey I'll try to pop by this weekend to get you those discs back....are you around (in town)?

[Lex]

Trevor, sorry man, learn from your mistakes and move on, it's all you can do. I have some scratches in my bmw finish as well from polishing, even a bird doo that etched the paint. Stuff happens that is beyond your control. I hope the dealer has an answer.

[jimmyp58]

Seeing the picture of the folks on the utility lines kind of reminds me of this:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4176&stc=1

[Andrew Pratt]

Hey I'll try to pop by this weekend to get you those discs back....are you around (in town)?

Gord its the baseball windup tournament this Friday/Saturday. i'll be here sunday though or if you're around just put them b/t the doors or somewhere I'll find them (shed/BBQ etc)

[Gordon Moore]

Heh heh,

Kathy and the kids got me a present for my day off with the kids today.....let the games begin (3L backpack :T ) :twisted:
http://www.mts.net/~gkmoore/pictures/PICT0002a.JPG

http://images.hasbro.com/common/images/products/526135f62d6_Main400.jpg

The AQUAPACK DEVASTATOR is literally packed with soaking fun! A huge 100-ounce water tank backpack is your source for serious soakage - it feeds directly into the blaster! The nozzle blasts powerful streams of water up to 30 feet away, while a water gauge makes it easy to know when to refill your tank (if you ever need to!). A special metal clip allows for on-the-run action… just attach the blaster to your belt or backpack to chase after your fleeing opponents!

This incredible blaster will make you an unstoppable SOAKERTAG ELITE champion. With twenty body targets included, there’s nothing stopping you!

* Awesome blaster features a huge 100-oz. water tank you wear like a backpack!
* Blast soaking streams of water up to 30 feet away!
* Comes with 20 SOAKERTAG ELITE body targets.

Caution: Do not aim at eyes or face. Use only clean tap water.

[Andrew Pratt]

"Use only clean tap water"

As apposed to what? :E

[Bing Fung]

Morning Gang :later:

Raining hard again, so no exteriour house painting today, again :(


Nice new toy Gordo :T


Jim, you drag that deer up there for the shot? :lol:

Taking Katherine to the Doctor to have her eye checked. It's be off & on red, hopefully its just an allergic reaction.


Later gators

[efarstad]

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

It's Hump Day! :T

Here's to everyone having a super-duper day! :B

I'm toying with the idea of picking up a loveseat for my home theater. I'll likely move my couch to the back riser and put the new loveseat in it's place. That means I'd be selling off the theater seats on my back riser. Here's where I'm looking at seats from:

http://www.elitehts.com/home.htm

It's a Canadian outfit...any of you Northern boys seen um? <comment stricken by HTG Rules Administrator> They look pretty slick! :)

Careful with that new soaker Gord! :E

E

[jimmyp58]

I think you guys know that besides my Next Level gig, I also work for our local phone company. This is a pic taken by a foreman and tech that arrived on the scene from customer calls stating their service was knocked out. They later found out from a local train operator that the deer tried to jump over the train --- and failed. It's hind legs hit the upper part of the train and was propelled upward and landed on the utility pole. OUCH!

[efarstad]

Wow...Jimmy...that is an amazing story! Poor little Bambi!

E

[Kevin P]

Buy-sell-buy-sell....one thing about Andrew's stuff is that it doesn't have many miles on itAre you sure about that? I think he runs his stuff into the ground before he sells it! :B"Use only clean tap water"

As apposed to what? :EDirty swamp water? Paint? Battery acid? Drano? Hey, you never know, they have to put warning labels on everything nowadays, because there are people out there stupid enough to use things other than "clean tap water"... :duh: I lost all hope for humanity when they had to add warning labels to irons that say "do not iron clothes while wearing them!" 8O

Hey Sun-E! Hump Day! :yeah: Speaking of which, anyone seen Eduardo lately? He was always the "Hump Day" announcer!

Trev, hopefully the body shop will be able to help you out with your paint job. I guess that's one advantage I have in driving an old s**tbox... I don't care if it gets scratched! :E Speaking of which, I forgot to grab the stereo faceplate when I headed out the door this morning, so I had no tunes in the car driving to work. I got to listen to all the squeaks and rattles that accumulate over 8 years of driving. :blink:

I've seen that deer pic before, I figure something had to hit it hard for it to get up there!

[Andrew Pratt]

Nice looking seats E! I'm really enjoying our new couch...so comfortable to sit/sleep on...not that I get to do either much these days. Interesting that they're made in Vancouver but based out of Washington. Pallisar's are made here in Winnipeg which is one of the reasons I went with them for ours.

bing hold on more's on its way radar map (http://wwwa.accuweather.com/canada-radar-local.asp?anim=still&type=&site=CXRA)

We're supposed to have some wet weather coming our way as well.

[efarstad]

Andrew...actually, Elite is based in Canada...but they have a Blaine, WA address for their US market/warehousing facilities. Glad you're enjoying your new couch! :D

E

[taz13]

I have a friend who has the curved 3 piece and yes it is comfortable and convenient. But his girlfriend now doesn't like it because it is one piece and can't be moved around for different seating plans. :huh: It was a dedicated HT, but the new missus doesn't seem to think so.
Andrew
Of course bad weather is coming, I fly into work tomorrow.

[taz13]

Lets move this one closer with a pic of the latest summer toy I am trying to buy. My Charger deal fell through, but 1 of these is available locally. 69 beeper with a 383 all numbers match
:drool: :drool:
http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4179&stc=1

[efarstad]

Thanks Taz...my theater is dedicated and nothing moves unless I say! :D Now the wife has say over the other rooms in the house of course!

E

[taz13]

I have 3 Elran recliners for my main seating, then I have to fit in some type table for drink holder and snacks remotes etc. The elite has it all including built bass shackers if you want that option. I wish I had found them before I bought my recliners. New upgrade path, where is that smilie with the burning money ;)
Config A4 or A3 in Burgendy with Gunmetal drink holders curved 3 piece is now on the wish list.

[efarstad]

I'm looking to get the C3 Loveseat in black! :D

E

[efarstad]

Hmm...

[efarstad]

A chair flip!

http://www.audioholics.com/news/thumbs/elitehtschairs2_th.jpg

Welcome to a new page! :T

E

[Shane Martin]

My couch is a 3 piece Lazyboy with microfiber. If you have kids or dogs or both, microfiber rocks!

[taz13]

Had microfiber(1st gen) and have 2 dogs and a cat. Now have leather. Cloth rips, leather scars. But some of these new suede type microfabrics look and feel sharp. When the time comes to upgrade, i will defintly keep that in mind.

[Andrew Pratt]

I sat in a few microfiber chairs last weekend and the good ones were very nice. My couch has a 7 year warranty for rips, tears and other mishaps so I should be covered in that regard :)

[taz13]

It should, you have a great product. Made well and also with a local supply it should be easy to keep in shape. However for purely peronal reasons I will never buy palliser.

[Andrew Pratt]

It also helps that I know several people that work in the plant building these so if something goes wrong I can get their help on the side vs having to go through the hassle of a warranty claim if its a minor issue etc.

[Shane Martin]

Taz,
Mine is the suedelike microfiber. No tearing, ripping issues yet.

[aud19]

We have microfiber on our furniture too :T That's all I'll ever buy now, the comfort of cloth/suede with better durability than leather. Can't argue with that ;) Erik that is some VERY, VERY nice furniture!!!! 8O :yesnod: They're only about a 15-20 minute drive form my house too! :B I'll have to give them a good long look when it's time to replace our stuff and/or we win the lotto and I'm building a custom HT :lol:

I could be wrong but I'm 99% sure this is the make/model of our current HT sofa-recliner and two recliners. Ours are in a "tan" microfiber.
http://www.allyourfurniture.com/manimages/33/enlarged/img2201.jpg
http://www.kroehler.ca/item.php?selected_item=2201
They're well built/sturdy and quite comfortable

Trev, tough luck there :confused: but I agree, nothing you can do but fix it, learn from it and move on. Won't help to dwell on it ;) Best of luck though :T

Great pics Gord, looks like fun! That watergun ought to do some serious damage too :twisted:

Hope Katherine's ok Bing :T

But does the horn work Taz? ;) :lol:

[efarstad]

I'm 99% sure I'm getting the loveseat...after I let my wife buy a new furniture set for our family room upstairs of course...little bonus money coming my way soon! :B So I'll let you guys know what I think of it. :T

E

[taz13]

But does the horn work Taz?
yep and so does the gas gauge as it registers for a car getting all of 8mp(i)g.
Only ever had 1 owner and as a good thing he is totaly anal about doing everything better then the book says. It is just coming up on 60,000m and still has the original rubber on the original rims ( they were only on the car from the factory to the dealers garage and custom (for the day) 5 spoke chrome steel cragers with Micky Thompsons were put on. And that is what he is still running. And some unholy ground thumping drive inn cruising cam shaft. :dance: It also has the slickest modern audio system that you will never see. All custom without altering anything original. The door panels were replaced when new speakers were put in (same colour and year from a sebring) and he kept the original. Still has the original battery, spare paperwork etc. This is going to be pricey, I think.
So if I buy old I will be driving this truck(Ram1500 SLT Larimie 4X4 Quad cab long box) for a few more years.

[aud19]

yep and so does the gas gauge as it registers for a car getting all of 8mp(i)g.
Only ever had 1 owner and as a good thing he is totaly anal about doing everything better then the book says. It is just coming up on 60,000m and still has the original rubber on the original rims ( they were only on the car from the factory to the dealers garage and custom (for the day) 5 spoke chrome steel cragers with Micky Thompsons were put on. And that is what he is still running. And some unholy ground thumping drive inn cruising cam shaft. :dance: It also has the slickest modern audio system that you will never see. All custom without altering anything original. The door panels were replaced when new speakers were put in (same colour and year from a sebring) and he kept the original. Still has the original battery, spare paperwork etc. This is going to be pricey, I think.
So if I buy old I will be driving this truck(Ram1500 SLT Larimie 4X4 Quad cab long box) for a few more years.

Wow :E :T

Can't wait to hear about the furniture Big E :T

[GregoriusM]

Just checkin' in, kids! :later:

[Andrew Pratt]

Sounds like quite the find Rick:T

[aud19]

:later: Greg

[Nick M]

Hey Boys!

e - That furniture looks pretty high-tech! Real nice modern lines to it.
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Bing/Gordo - Cool pics guys. The sunflowers w/sunglasses is great!
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I dropped about 12lbs over the past 3wks working so much and climbing 1000' of stairs at work every night (takes me about 29mins at a reasonable pace). Plus I still get my weekly 4-8mi hike in on the weekend. Been eating alot of japanese food lately, which is naturally low in calories and very high in protein.
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I've got the gimmie-gimmies for a 5/6spd RWD convertible. Boy do I miss my old one... :( Something is definetly on the list for next summer... :yesnod:
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I knew it was only a matter of time before Andrew left Rotel. Rotel's pre/pro's while excellent, don't quite have the bang/buck ratio of brands like Sherwood or Outlaw. I think these two companies are the way to go when it comes to newer pre/pros on a budget.
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Ordering my Carada screen and an HDMI cable tomorrow. That will leave seating as the only thing I need to complete my apartment/home theater. It's all coming together... :)

EDIT: Bummer on the paintjob Trevor. So long as you didn't gouge down into the color coat a 2 or 3 stage buff job with some coarser compounds should smooth it right out.

[GregoriusM]

I dropped about 12lbs over the past 3wks working so much and climbing 1000' of stairs at work every night (takes me about 29mins at a reasonable pace). Plus I still get my weekly 4-8mi hike in on the weekend. Been eating alot of japanese food lately, which is naturally low in calories and very high in protein.


That deserves THREE ATTA-BOYS!!! :T :T :T

[Bing Fung]

Good job losing 12 lbs Nik, thats Awesome!

Nice Road Runner Rick, hope it works out for you.


Oh, love that leather recliner :drool:


Thanks Jason, Kate is fine, an antibiotic cream was prescribed for her skin around the eye.

[Lex]

Ripped 1-3 gears on the M a few times tonight, was getting pretty mean at shifting it firm without abusing it. With those meat hook tires on the back, they are capable of quite the grab without growl, and I mean lay down some serious traction. hehe.

Got a Dr appt in the morning after a blood draw today. See what my numbers are at...

Had a house showing today, no word on any positives.

Lex

[jimmyp58]

Good morning gents. Good luck with the blood draw Doug.

[jimmyp58]

Just received my JoLida JD100A tube CD player yesterday. Fired it up last night and the results were stunning out of the box. I can only imagine how it will sound once it is broken in.

[Gordon Moore]

Morning :later:

Saw Mama Mia last night.....really good :yesnod: great music (of 'course).

Hey Andrew looks like we'll see you on Saturday for the tourney. Mike asked us to play.

[Lex]

Well, there are 2 positives on the neighborhood.

1. The for lease sign at the house across the street came down. better for my property.

2. Aparently the lady across the road with the huge dirt piles for a year finally got the message it was time to clean up some. Astonishingly, there was a bobcat over there the last 2 days, hehe. You think it had anything to do with a call to the county codes administrator I heard someone made? I wonder.

[Andrew Pratt]

Hey Andrew looks like we'll see you on Saturday for the tourney. Mike asked us to play.

Oh the other teams aren't going to be happy about us bringing in the ringers for playoffs :yesnod: Nice to hear you guys will be out there like old times though :)

[taz13]

Isn't that one of the things beer league playoffs are all about. :P

[Shane Martin]

I've got the gimmie-gimmies for a 5/6spd RWD convertible. Boy do I miss my old one...
Lots of choices now that Mazda has their new Miata out, Pontiac has their Solstice out and the Saturn Sky is coming soon.

All are around $20k with most of the options you want. Mazda's have a better reliability ranking so it makes the choice easier if you go that route.

Another possibility of course would be the much forgotten Honda S2000 if you go used.

[Andrew Pratt]

There should be a convertable 'Stang as well.

[Kevin P]

Mornin' folks...

E, nice furniture. I like the microfiber or whatever it's called too. It's more comfy than leather and cat proof. :)

With all the talk of fast cars on here, here's a way to find out if you're going TOO fast. If you look in the back seat and see this, you're going too fast:

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4198&stc=1

[Shane Martin]

There should be a convertable 'Stang as well.
Being they were $35,000, I forgot them on purpose ;) I assumed that Nicholas didn't want to plunk down $35k on a car.

[Lex]

The convert stang is 35K? ford really proud of those huh...

[Kevin P]

35K for a Stang? 8O So much for them being affordable... :p:

[Andrew Pratt]

No real competition for them at the moment and they are in very high demand.

[Gordon Moore]

Ringers???? :scratchhead: not likely since we haven't played all year. :lol:

Going to the Goldeyes games Friday night, maybe that'll wake me up to how to play again though the Goldeyes are having it tough this year....not looking too good :nonod:

By the way....congrats Nick on dropping a few pounds :T nice work!

[Shane Martin]

No real competition for them at the moment and they are in very high demand.

Dealers want 3-5k over sticker for them around here. SUPER HIGH DEMAND.
The V6 is 30-32k :E

[Shane Martin]

What's this I see

[Shane Martin]

It's time for

[Shane Martin]

A Flip

Audi's new SUV the Q7
http://www.germancarfans.com/news/2050817.001/2050817.001.1M.jpg

[Gordon Moore]

Why are SUV's looking more like mini-vans and mini-vans looking more like SUV's :lol:

Actually, that looks somewhere between a Magnum and the Nissan quest. I'm sure others will disagree. It's simply what I see.

[Shane Martin]

Actually it looks like a longer version of the Infiniti SUV. Audi's new nose is controversial right now.

[Gordon Moore]

;)



================================
Well for starting out sh1tty, it's gotten a lot nicer out there

[Nick M]

Ordered an HDMI cable and a Screen today!
Carada 1:1.78 84" Criterion w/High Contrast Gray
I can't wait to get this!

Now my HT attention turns towards seating. I'll be ready to purchase towards the end of September. I need three recliners or chairs/ottomans and I'm capping my spending at $500 a unit ($1500 total). I'm looking at all options, including some DIY packages. This will be the last componenet of the HT until HD-DVD/Blu-Ray and the PS3 generation of consoles arrive.

I've really been eyeing an S2000. They were brandy-new when I use to be a grease-monkey in high school, so I don't have the best of memory regarding a test-drive. I've seen plenty of them though. I definetly need something bigger than a Miata! The Miatas I drove featured a giant camel hump in the roof, aka my head, along with scrunched shoulders, crammed feet, and general displeasure... :rofl: Not big on Fords, so the mustangs are out. Another unit on my list is a 98-ish LS1 Camaro convertible. I'd love a C5-Vert, but I still want to buy a little Cessna next year, so the price range for a vert has been knocked down a notch. Considering an aircooled Dune Buggy too. I dunno, I'm all over the board on what I think I want. Won't be getting anything until next spring/summer anyways. Flight lessons are killing my play money... 8O

Off to make some Dashi and Miso Soup.

Have a good one boys!

[aud19]

A Flip

Audi's new SUV the Q7
http://www.germancarfans.com/news/2050817.001/2050817.001.1M.jpg

I LOVE Audi's but...... :throwup:

Way to go Nick :T I've been shedding some blubber/adding muscle myself :T I've been making a concious effort to walk more and make sure I get up and do a quick routine of weights/crunches etc. a couple times minimum, per week. Hope to get some more bike rides in before summer's over too!

Doug having fun in the Beemer are ya! :P I hear black streaks on the road from BMW's add to resale too! :p: :lol:

New toys from Jimmy :party:

I think was looking at a couple year old Vette convertible Shane but the way gas is going a Miata might be the way to go :lol:

[aud19]

Hey Nick, what was the clincher on the grey screen? I know you were in a bit of a conundrum with it and the 1.0 gain.

Also, make sure you test drive a new Miata as they were re-designed this year with apparently a roomier cabin though I'm not sure how much of that room is height vs width/length though. The S2000's are quite nice but as I'm sure you know, not a lot of low end grunt. Honda reliable though :T

Edit: They also apparently handle like a som'bitch too :B

[aud19]

Everybody drop off the planet all of a sudden....? Hello hello hellooooooo? :sos:

[Nick M]

I'm here for another 5 minutes or so!
Just finished cooking my low-cal "Chex-Mix" and a big pot of Miso Soup.

Had an order mix-up with some textbooks I ordered for future flight training and got two of one, but none of another. Waiting to hear back from the store I purchased them from. Working 11p-11a this week... almost done... :java:

Jason - I'll post more in the projector forum once everything comes in and I have it set-up, but the big clincher for the 0.8 vs the 1.0 gain were the blacks and resultant contrast. Color accuracy and white brilliance definetly suffer some, but I believe it's a fair trade-off. The 1.0 doesn't seem to yield a believeable picture during dark scenes such as the stars against the night sky, or shadows in bright scenes. I can't afford a 3-chip DLP PJ, so LCD will have to do. DLP simply bothers me too much. But oh man is 84" from 8' a cool experience... :twisted:

I really don't know what I'm going to get for a ragtop next year. I suppose my ever thinking mind will render a winner by the time I have cash in hand. Still have a few more items/toys to pick up this year before I even begin saving (HT chairs, new laptop, and uber-nice aviation headset). I really don't want to make payments on a car if I'll be making payments on a plane, but I'll have to check out some of the Miatas again too I guess.

Hitting the hay, I've got 7hrs to sleep. Have a good one boys!

[Bing Fung]

Hey Gang :later:

More rain, just as you predicted Andrew

It was raining cats and dogs this morning, so now the house is still to wet to paint :M


That Audi SUV reminds me of something, I can't quite put my finger on. Something like Gordo stated, Magnum, but sort of Pacifica, PT Cruiser, Infinity, Toureg, Edsel, Dodge Charger, Mack Truck, Peterbuilt, Kenworth about it :lol:

[Shane Martin]

so now the house is still to wet to paint
Since when was house painting fun? :huh:

I would consider the rain a blessing in disguise. :T :rofl:

[Lex]

I think that's exactly the look they were going for Bing. That's how it was written up in Automotive News.

You don't have to have a ragtop top to have a convertible now.

and Bing, not to mention wading through all the dead animal carcases to paint.

Lex

[Paul Wu]

I don't like that new Audi! But I'm sure somebody will buy it.

The new 'waterfall grill' is a signature piece for Audi and VW. I not sold on the new grill style, but I like the rest of the A3, A4, and now A6 styling. Oh and don't forget the S4. :) Plus the guy selling the older S4 is now very open to offers as nobody is buying.

I remember my test drive of the very first Miata's, that was a lot of fun. I compared that to a CRX Si right after and I loved the handling and the power of the Miata. Granted it would be a bit on the small side.

Hey, I've been doing a bunch of walking since the start of this month! I'm feeling a bit more energetic and I'm doing better at watching my diet. I've 'fallen' off a couple of times, but I'm totally committed to getting into better shape.

I've got my wireless keyboard and mouse setup now. Sometime the keys or the reciever doesn't connect, I'll have to figure that one out. And the new configuration of the Home, Delete, end, keys will be another adjustment. It's amazing how conditioned I've become to just reach up and hit a the end key, but now something else happens. :)

[Kevin P]

Paul, I'll be sooo jealous if you get the S4!!!! :B

Since it hasn't sold yet, I think it already has your name on it! Kinda like a certain pair of speakers with the initials "M" and "L" had my name written on them... ;)

[Shane Martin]

Plus the guy selling the older S4 is now very open to offers as nobody is buying.


Not a good sign at all.

[Paul Wu]

I'll have to agree with Shane. The fact is I pointed the seller to a local VW site that also provides a place for Audi's as well. Lots of good comments, but no serious buyers as yet.

I don't want to be bothered with budgeting for replacing a turbo or 2, as this is a biturbo. I have some other go fast stuff I want to do to my car first! I think a set of sway bars has my name on them, then those wheels. I'm a bit leary of buying new wheels right now. Fall and winter are around the corner, and although we don't get snow, we do get rain and cooler temps. Summer tires don't work too well in cool wet weather. So I'll stick to my stock wheels this winter and look to upgrade next spring. Plus sway bars are interrnal and nobody can see the effects, just me and my passangers will feel less body roll.

Kevin: I am looking at getting an S4 as a future daily driver, just not right now. I have different priorities for my money. :B So race ya to an S4!

[Kevin P]

No snow? I'm living on the wrong coast!

A friend of mine has a 2000 S4 with the twin turbo V6. He loves it and it's a gorgeous car. I'm seeing him this weekend (helping him prewire his new house) so I'm hoping I'll be able to take a spin in it. :driver:

Like you Paul, my money is currently going toward something a bit bigger than a car... like the house and HT! But someday I hope to have an Audi in my driveway... maybe not a S4, but maybe a A3 or A4.

[Andrew Pratt]

Kevin have you been playing with your S-N gear much? 2/3 of mine should be here by Friday :)

[Kevin P]

Pr@ my S-N gear is in boxes at work until the house is done. Got at least another month to wait. :banghead: I'm not about to lug that 80 lb. amp up to my 2nd floor apartment, and besides I don't have speakers yet. :)

[Andrew Pratt]

Ah that must be rough Kevin

[Kevin P]

Yeah but it'll be worth it. I still have pieces parts to order, such as a scaler, center/surround speakers, cables (Hey Doug! :later: ), plasma TV, etc.

[Bing Fung]

Good point Shane, but I really want it done.... :)


:lol: Lexi ;)

[aud19]

No snow? I'm living on the wrong coast!

I told you!!! :B

Bought Car & Driver with Audi RS4 today :T :drool:

[aud19]

Better order those cables soon Kev!!!

[Andrew Pratt]

Kevin are you going to wait and see what the S-N scalar does or just get an iScan?

[Kevin P]

I discovered I have a twin. There's a member here with the initials KJP which is the same as mine, and his first name is Kevin too! 8O

S-N has a scaler coming? I'm eyeing the Lumagen VisionHDP as the scaler for my CRT PJ.

[Andrew Pratt]

I discovered I have a twin

Kevin that's just a mirror ;)

S-N has a scaler coming?

Yes. It'll take various inputs and upconvert to HDMI.

[aud19]

I'm so ronery... oh so ronery.....

[aud19]

Anybody know anything about plumbing in here? We have a problem where if I have the garden hose on outside low, it's very nosiy and makes almost a shrill noise inside the house. If I have it on full it's fine. Also if I have the hose on full and the upstairs main shower, it does it as well.... :scratchhead: Anyone know what it might be and/or how to fix it? It's quiet with anything else running including all the connected sinks/showers etc on the same line.....? Just those two situations...... :evil:

[ht_addict]

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/10044720.jpg

For all you Canucks looking at getting a new video card, if you goto www.shopati.ca and look in the clearance section you can get a refurb Radeon X800 Pro 256MB for $249CDN. Thats $200CDN less than a new one from FS. Cards also come with 3yr warranty. Use the coupon 7391 and save another 5%.

Price is now $229 for those interested. :B Can still use the coupon for another 5% off.

[Bent]

Anybody know anything about plumbing in here? We have a problem where if I have the garden hose on outside low, it's very nosiy and makes almost a shrill noise inside the house. If I have it on full it's fine. Also if I have the hose on full and the upstairs main shower, it does it as well....

something has changed in your neighborhood's pressure.
or your hose is too short :ROTF

[Lex]

I've had that happen before Jason. It's time to rotate the water in your pipes with a neighbor.

The other thing you can do is inject concrete into the line. This should quiten it down.

Actually, it could be a main pressure reduction valve going bad causing the source of your water noise. Most every house has one, so the pressure from the larger 6" water pipe doesn't shoot our toilets into the air like a geiser. lol.

It could also just be temperature related between the pipes, water coming in maybe? I don't know that I ever figured mine out.

Lex

[Kevin P]

That's what I was thinking, a pressure reduction valve, or a blending valve (if you have one). Years ago, at my parent's house, an upstairs toilet being flushed would cause the whole house to howl. It took ages to find the problem, it turned out to be a faulty blending valve (a valve that mixes hot & cold water to the toilet to reduce condensation on the tank).

[Lex]

I've come to the conclusion pets are a huge mis-allocation of funds. I spent 60 bucks at the pet store on food and a few little toys for Kiwi yesterday. My Gosh what a racket if you buy them decent food like Science Diet.

If I ever have anymore, they won't be larger than Kimberly's little Kiwi. About 2 pounds. She's so fun too, hoping up in your lap. The other night I was cat napping on the sofa, so she comes up on my back walking on me, rooting around at my head, it was funny. I'd hate for a large dog to have been doing that, lol. I was having fun with her, and she was having fun with me, it was funny.

Did I mention I have hot house prospects now? As I understand it, an offer could happen on the weekend or first of week from one looker, who coincidentally is loosing his house to the state, so he's definitely a prospect since they are difficult to live in once flattened.

2nd looker coming today at 11:00.

I told my agent on the phone last night it was going to take a close offer to get my house. I'm not coming off my price much. I told him I didn't think I had to, with the activity I am having, the neighborhood getting better with the cleanup of our isor.

[Shane Martin]

Lex,
The good food is for the best though. I can't imagine cheaping out and buying cheap crap dog food for our pets.

[Shane Martin]

I'll do a Flip

Another Summer, another hurricane
http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/nm/20050826/mdf42422.jpg

[Bing Fung]

Morning Gang :later:

Didn't sleep well at all last night, dunno why :scratchhead:


Jason, it could also be due to calcium build up or some sort of restriction in the line. I had something simular with my downstairs bathroom. I removed the valve only to find chunks of solder in the line restricting the flow.


Gee, I hope Trevor is ok :roll:

Quite the weather in Florida :E I suppose it is Hurricane season down there.


House still looks too wet to paint, and it looks like more rain is in the forcast.

[jimmyp58]

Good morning fellas.....

[Andrew Pratt]

Morning Gents :sn:

[cuda65]

Good luck Doug! Hope you get the offer you are looking for.
I am in the process of selling my home also. So I know what you are going through.

Morning everyone!

[Andrew Pratt]

Yes good luck with the house sale.

[Gordon Moore]

Totally agree Shane....even though I have a cat the same rules apply. Feeding your pet cheap food just leads to a huge medical bill down the road and a very unhealthy pet. You save up front and pay down the road unless you put them down at the first sign of illness, which I don't advocate.

Science Diet is pretty good food Doug, I'd say go for it. Your Doggie will thank you. :yesnod:

IMHO.


Going to the Goldeyes Baseball game tonight. They're out of the running but it's always a good night for ball regardless.

[Andrew Pratt]

IMAGINE YOU ARE AT A PARTY....

YOU'VE BEEN DRINKING.......

AND THEN YOU HAVE TO

VISIT THE BATHROOM....

You open the door....

NOW, REMEMBER,

THE FLOOR IS JUST

A PAINTED FLOOR!

KINDA TAKES YOUR

BREATH AWAY.....

DOESN'T IT?

[Gordon Moore]

Good double feature at the drive-in....

The Brother's Grimm and the 40 Year Old Virgin.

We set up a sleepover so that we can go on Thursday night....(I have Friday off). S/B fun :)

[Andrew Pratt]

Oh that would be good...but knowing them they'll show Grimm first before it gets dark and being a dark film you'll miss the details for the first half :)

[Shane Martin]

Gordo,
I hope that's not a family outing ;) but rather a wife and husband outing :smootch:

[efarstad]

:sn :sn :sn Hello! :sn :sn :sn

E

[aud19]

Morning Big E (and everybody else :B ) :later:

Thanks for the plumbing suggestions guys. I figure it's likely something along the lines of certain water pressures triguring a ressonance in the pipes or perhaps turbulence. I considered the pressure reduction valve going but then wouldn't it make the noise on all the faucets etc....? I just need to install an in-ground sprinkler system on the other tap (that's extremely inconveniently located :evil: and never used) then, no more problem :lol:

Doug good luck with the house, sounds like it's looking up :T

Speaking of pets, I noticed our cat Checkers had a bit of a limp this morning :confused: Hopefully just a temporary thing....poor kitty :( (You'll be happy to know we feed her Iams :lol: )

Cool pic Andrew! :E :T

Both movies look quite good Gord! Enjoy :T

Hope everyone around the Hurricane stays safe!

[Paul Wu]

I'm kinda bummed at the moment. My usual routine is as I'm driving in, I put back the sunroof. Well today, it didn't want to move. I locked in the closed position, but it will still go to the vent position. I checked it out and it seems to slide back, but makes an awful grinding noise, like something is rubbing. I'm hoping it's not going to cost too much to fix. I may just live with the vent position since that works fine.

So I just might buy a new car. :rofl:

I just saw someone post that the Saab 92x Aero can be had for about Cdn$30,000. That's about $10k discount! This is like the Subaru WRX, but with better sound dampaning, improved ride and handling, plus it has leather and the Saab safety seats. There is only one catch, there's always a catch, there are no 5 speeds left. :( Only automatics. Well, I don't find that to be a deal breaker.

I have been seriously considering an automatic for my next car, yes I'm bailing on the tried and true manuals are the only way to drive group. Please don't roast me. :) But for what I've been doing lately, I find the 5sp is getting to be a chore and I don't think traffic is going to be getting any better in the next 5 to 10 years, or ever.

I would love to get a sequential shifting system. I know the M3 has their sequential, and the new M5 has the monster 500 hp mated to a 7sp sequential. So It's only a matter of time for Audi have the S4 with the DSG. If I do get an older S4, I'm thinking of a used or off lease V8 S4, I would be seriously looking at an automatic.

If I ever want the fun of a manual, I'll just buy a small fun car and drive it at an autocross.

[aud19]

I just saw someone post that the Saab 92x Aero can be had for about Cdn$30,000. That's about $10k discount! This is like the Subaru WRX, but with better sound dampaning, improved ride and handling, plus it has leather and the Saab safety seats. There is only one catch, there's always a catch, there are no 5 speeds left. :( Only automatics. Well, I don't find that to be a deal breaker.

I have been seriously considering an automatic for my next car, yes I'm bailing on the tried and true manuals are the only way to drive group. Please don't roast me. :) But for what I've been doing lately, I find the 5sp is getting to be a chore and I don't think traffic is going to be getting any better in the next 5 to 10 years, or ever.

:hb :# :f> Sorry Paul :p: :B

Automatic is definitely a deal breaker for me! :naughty: Too bad too, you had me really excited there for a seond about the Saab. You forgot to mention it's also a MUCH better looking car too :yesnod:

The A3's supposed to have the DSG available too for what it's worth ;)

EDIT: That price is cheaper than the WRX's isn't it??!? :E

[Paul Wu]

Yeah, the price is cheaper than the WRX! I may just have a look see and test drive. I thought the employee pricing was only for the base 92x.

Oh and there is a new 92x Aero for 2006 that has a bit more power. That's probably why they are clearing out the '05 92x Aero's.

The A3's will be getting the DSG I think this winter? I've been dying to test drive one, I may do that when I drop my car for some servicing. One of those dealer recall things that I have to take care of, which reminds me I need to set an appointment or it will never get done.

[aud19]

They also haven't been selling well from what I've heard so that's gonna help clear out prices as well ;) Is the '06 still going to be based on the WRX?

I'd wait until the A3's have quattro available personally, but that's just me ;)

[Gordon Moore]

Well we aren't going till Thursday but the drive-in is always fun. No the kids will stay at home for this one and we're taking Kathy's brothers and sister-to-be-in-law.

They're in from Saskamatoon. He's got one more year of Vet Med and then it'll be official :) (as will their wedding).

Man Gauthier's Chev wasted a message on my answering machine inviting us to some "private" car sale :roll:

The next day some yo-yo sales guy follows up...

"so are you coming?"
"no."
"You mean you NOT in the market for a vehicle?"
"nope."
"Oh really....are you happy with your current vehicle?"

".....<click>"

Yeah I buy cars like I buy bread....what a nut job :lol: Stupid end of the month. Some rookie sales jerk trying to get his bonus.

[Shane Martin]

I would love to get a sequential shifting system. I know the M3 has their sequential, and the new M5 has the monster 500 hp mated to a 7sp sequential.
The BMW Sequential has been universally called "POOR" as well. The ridiculous launch control is also dumb. Audi's DSG is QUITE a different story.

[Andrew Pratt]

Well the poor purolator guy came round for a quick visit before lunch to drop of a couple of box's. He was hoping we weren't home so he didn't have to carry the monster amp and he'd even filled out the little sticker only to find I'd left the door open so he'd know we were home :) I helped him carry the amp to my door and the DVD player was light so that wasn't a problem. He seemed glad to be done...until I told him he'd be back early next week with another box about the same size as the amp :yesnod:

[aud19]

New toys!!! :party:

[Shane Martin]

So Andrew,
When do the Rotels get the boot? I assume some are chomping at the bit to purchase them from you.

[Andrew Pratt]

If they are they're too late Shane ;)

[aud19]

I almost forgot another couple of things better with the Saab. Free service and a better stereo too ;) You're starting to make me want one again Paul!!! :twisted:

[Bing Fung]

Cool on the toys Andrew. That bathroom looks PhotoChopped.

I found something that I thought would be cool, but Christine said "No" :twisted:

http://www.headhunterinc.com/images/Toilets/Carbon%20Fiber.jpg


Bummer Paul. You may as well go buy that new car, it's seems like your looking for any excuses :lol:


Good Luck Lexi :)

[Kevin P]

Howdy folks...

Sorry to hear about the sunroof Paul. Hopefully it won't be too expensive to fix. Is it a power sunroof, or a manual one?

I like driving a stick too, but there are times when an automatic is nice. I've never driven a sequential, so I can't form an opinion on them. I'm sure they aren't as much fun as a stick though. :)

I too would wait on the A3 until it has quattro... around here in snow country you need it. Certainly they'll have it by the time I'm in the market for a new car (still years off, unless I inherit or win a ton of money or get sick of getting stuck in snowdrifts in my Saturn). I've never looked at Saabs, but I might when the time comes. Right now my favorite choices for my next car are Audi followed by BMW.

Andrew, you sold your Rotel stuff already? That was fast... you should have told the delivery guy that the next box isn't nearly as heavy as the one he delivered today. I know, I have the same boxes here at work. :)

They're starting to sand at the house, and they should be priming by early next week!

Doug, good luck with the house. How'd the bloodwork go?

[aud19]

OK Bing, as ridiculous/impractical as that is, for a toilet, that's pretty F'n cool!! 8) :lol:

Sorry Paul, I forgot to wish you luck on the sunroof, all this car talk got me excited :twisted:

Kev the 92x is the only Saab I'd likely buy, it's the only one based off a Subaru :lol: Too much GM DNA in the rest of their models! :E :confused: Sounds good on the house :T Do we get any updated pics soon....? ;)

[Paul Wu]

Jason: I like the sound of them not selling well! Plus at full list, they were pretty expensive compared to the Subaru. The '06 is still based on the WRX as far as I know. I think the A3 quattro will be a while, but they will come.

I've wanted one since they were announced, espically since they nixed the hatchback model when they redesigned the 93. There's the new combisport 93 coming out this winter, but that's a bit more like a wagon than a hatch. Plus pricing is creaping up. The Saabs in the US are getting a price drop, I wonder if that will happen in Canada.

The only downside is that Morey Saab/Saturn has closed their doors. Now it is only Landsdowne Saturn/Saab that is the exclusive dealer for the lowermainland. When I had my Saab, I was not impressed with the service department. The head service manager wasn't that nice, and I'm a pretty friendly guy. The other assistant manager left about a year later. So even if free service, you have to be aware where it is from.

Shane: SMG is consdered "POOR"? I have no first hand experience, but intend to find out in the next month or so. I plan on testing out a M3 sequential! I have heard that the DSG is much better due to the design philosophy.

Pr@t: Getting more toys!!

Bing: A Carbong fiber head! That's one way to make sure you have fiber. I'm looking for any excuse to buy something! :lol: I knew once my attention wanders from one something else comes up. Didn't I say so a few pages ago?

I've been having a great morning, getting ready for a big presentation tomorrow morning! I have an awesome client example that I am showing how we were able to save a family $1,500 a month in debt payments! I am so stoked!

I just reacieved a stupid assed email from a coworker that is starting to get on my nerves. Must relax and decompress.

Gotta go have lunch.

[Bing Fung]

OK Bing, as ridiculous/impractical as that is, for a toilet, that's pretty F'n cool!! 8) :lol:



Jason, actually it does have serve a practical purpose :lol: It is only 10lbs in weight versus the 50lb ceramic units, and the application it's geared for is the off Shore Speed Racing Boats :twisted:


Pauly, give into it and free yourself. You only live once, and you can't take it with you ;)

[aud19]

Actually Bing, after I posted that I was thinking that would make maintenence, like changing wax rings for example, a LOT easier :lol:

Edit: Where's the tank though....?

[aud19]

Yeah Paul it looks like the '06 Subies ALL have the 2.5 litre in one form or another, the 2.0 turbo in the previous WRX (non STI) is history it seems. I would imagine that's where the power increase for the '06 92x is coming from. Hopefully the 2.5 turbo'd WRX still gets similar MPG as the 2.0 turbo did. That was one of the many reasons I was looking at it over the STI. Otherwise I might look at the regular normally aspirated 2.5 in the Sportwagon/Linear models.

[Bing Fung]

Hey where are we going?

Lex says, post 32 is his now. That's good enough, right? :T :p:

[Bing Fung]

Wax rings Yeah!

[Bing Fung]

Gotta go!

[Bing Fung]

What a runn

[Bing Fung]

Look Out Mac the Knife is in Town!

Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear
And it shows them pearly white
Just a jackknife has old MacHeath, babe
And he keeps it … ah … out of sight.

Ya know when that shark bites, with his teeth, babe
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves, though, wears old MacHeath, babe
So there’s nevah, nevah a trace of red.

Now on the sidewalk … uuh, huh … whoo … sunny mornin’ … uuh, huh
Lies a body just oozin' life … eeek!
And someone’s sneakin' ‘round the corner
Could that someone be Mack the Knife?

A-there's a tugboat … huh, huh, huh … down by the river don’tcha know
Where a cement bag’s just a'droopin' on down
Oh, that cement is just, it's there for the weight, dear
Five'll get ya ten old Macky’s back in town.

Now, d'ja hear ‘bout Louie Miller? He disappeared, babe
After drawin' out all his hard-earned cash
And now MacHeath spends just like a sailor
Could it be our boy's done somethin' rash?



Now … Jenny Diver … ho, ho … yeah … Sukey Tawdry
Ooh … Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown
Oh, the line forms on the right, babe
Now that Macky’s back in town.

Aah … I said Jenny Diver … whoa … Sukey Tawdry
Look out to Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown
Yes, that line forms on the right, babe
Now that Macky’s back in town …

Look out … old Macky is back!!



http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4204&stc=1

Christine's Mac Santoku (Japanese style knife) arrived today. Is it ever beautiful :T


I got some toys too, some Continental Bicycle tires.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4206&stc=1

They are designed as specific front and rear tire set. I such a sucker for stuff :lol:

[aud19]

Illegal Flip Bing :naughty: :frypan:

[Bing Fung]

DOH, you are right, I always forget "is it 32 or 33....?" :lol:

Ahwell, what can I say, I'm a rebel :lol: I was just excited to post a flip picture ;)

[Lex]

Nice carbon fiber pooper!

Thanks for the well wishes on the houseeinda deal.

Kevin, and someone else that asked, the testing was good this time. my T3 Free and T4 Free were almost normal. My TSH is still very suppressed, but that is pretty much to be expected. Now the tricky part is,when to back off the MMI med (ATD) the right amount to keep myself from going hypo, but not so much I go hyper. Geesh.

Lex

[aud19]

Nice toys Bing :lol:

Good to hear Dougie :T

[Lex]

It seems there's been a travesty of justice on post 32 on the last page, an interference of inconsequential measure.

[Bing Fung]

Thanks Jason :T


Good to hear that you are sort of A-OK Lex? :unsure:

[Bing Fung]

Post steal at 32 by Lex thus legalizing Bing's flip

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Hey where are we going?

Lex says, post 32 is his now. That's good enough, right?

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Last edited by Lex : Today at 02:03 PM. Reason: Taking over this post


The Big Cheese, ToP Dog, Numero Uno, Big Kahuna comes through for me :T Take that Jason :wedgie:


It seems there's been a travesty of justice on post 32 on the last page, an interference of inconsequential measure.
:laughat:

[Shane Martin]

SMG is consdered "POOR"?
Just BMW's version. Reviewers constantly hate it. Of course they compare it to a Ferrari...

[Bing Fung]

Just BMW's version. Reviewers constantly hate it. Of course they compare it to a Ferrari...


http://www.movit.de/images/bmwcsl08.jpg

Reviews that I have read of the SMG in the M3 and CSL Coupe have been stellar, It shifts much faster than any human could posible shift a manual. It also makes a better driver of you on the track as it downshifts and double clutches better than most normal and even seasoned racers can. It's much prefered over the standard 6 speed gear box. I personally would be concerned if it ever needed repairs, however if I could afford a CSL, I don't think I would have to be too worried about cost of repairs.


That said, if I could just afford a e46 M3 like Dougs, I would take the 6 speed gear box, just for reliabilty, and less "Surprize Costs" :P

[Bing Fung]

New M3-4?

http://hvtm.totalcar.hu/car/m/bmw/193329.jpg

[Kevin P]

The Big Cheese, ToP Dog, Numero Uno, Big Kahuna comes through for me :T Take that Jason :wedgie:



:laughat:Only problem is, the program I use that generates the flip statistics will still flag that flip as a foul. :)

Oh well, no one ever looks at the foul statistics anyway! :B

Glad to hear the blood work turned out ok.

I read somewhere that SMG tends to wear out clutches quickly, since it has to slip them when crawling in traffic. So that's an expense to consider.

[aud19]

The Big Cheese, ToP Dog, Numero Uno, Big Kahuna comes through for me :T Take that Jason :wedgie:



:laughat:

Well that's just confounded cheatery! :evil: :p: :lol:

[aud19]

http://www.movit.de/images/bmwcsl08.jpg

Reviews that I have read of the SMG in the M3 and CSL Coupe have been stellar, It shifts much faster than any human could posible shift a manual. It also makes a better driver of you on the track as it downshifts and double clutches better than most normal and even seasoned racers can. It's much prefered over the standard 6 speed gear box. I personally would be concerned if it ever needed repairs, however if I could afford a CSL, I don't think I would have to be too worried about cost of repairs.


That said, if I could just afford a e46 M3 like Dougs, I would take the 6 speed gear box, just for reliabilty, and less "Surprize Costs" :P

You know, if I raced, I'd probably get it. As you said, it's faster performance etc. However, one of the BIG reasons I'll buy a car is that it's FUN to drive. A BIG part of that for me is shifting myself :T Just IMHO I can understand the desire for an auto in heavy stop and go, bumber to bumper traffic though. Thankfully my commute in to Richmond is normally fairly steady!

[Bing Fung]

I read somewhere that SMG tends to wear out clutches quickly, since it has to slip them when crawling in traffic. So that's an expense to consider.
Tires too as well as tuneups and service intervals, so really, common wallet folks like us really can't apply our common rationals to Exotic cars :twisted: It's an expensive proposition over all :P


I like mixing my own too, however I would love to try how the other half lives with a SMG or simular system :lol:

[Paul Wu]

Bing: You are right in that I only live once. We shall see what new and shiny thing catches my eye next week!

Nice rubber, I like the front and rear tread designations. It's not like we ever rotate bike tires. :lol:

Nice flip and knife. I like that tune as well. Three Penny Opera.

You are right, if you can afford that kind of car, you better be able to afford the repairs that come along.

The new M3/4 is just not doing it for me in that picture. I saw a new 3 series the other day and it looks much better in person.

Jason: The base may provide some easy bolt on turbo mods in the future.

Lex: Glad to hear those tests were good!

Shane: Sometimes I think some car reviewers lose a bit of touch of reality. I've noticed that I like the reporting out of the English magazines more so than the American magazines. Comparing it to a Ferrari, now I've heard problems with that paddle shifter as well.

I did up a quick reply email to the one I received and just saved it as a draft. No need to escalate these little things. I'm so glad I have some backup. I have already made a copy and highlighted the relevant information that was provided back in May.

I'll see how things go on Monday. :twisted: If I get a double barrel without a simple hello and trying to work things out attitude, then I will have my bullet proof vest on and point out that if someone had read their emails it is clearly stated in bold, about what the time frame is and the end date is fixed.

[Lex]

I dunno, the SMG always seemed sort of uninteresting to me, just something else to tear up. For most driving, the stick does just fine, and does give me that feeling of control, and involvement in my driving. When you get good with the 6 speed, it feels really good. It's got a pretty short throw, and is capable of shifting quickly.

Lex

[GregoriusM]

I like slushees! :T I mean automatics! :T

I'm too lazy to shift. However, if I had a car like your are talking about, I'd own another car with automatic for daily to-work commutes, and one of the cars above with a manual tranny for shere driving pleasure.

Thinking of that, I wonder when my Zuk is coming back. It's been gone since the 5th of June.

:later:

[Gordon Moore]

Hot Damn Bing THAT is one SA-WEET k-nife :amen:

Like slicing through melted butter I'd bet :T

[aud19]

I like slushees! :T I mean automatics! :T

I'm too lazy to shift. However, if I had a car like your are talking about, I'd own another car with automatic for daily to-work commutes, and one of the cars above with a manual tranny for shere driving pleasure.

Thinking of that, I wonder when my Zuk is coming back. It's been gone since the 5th of June.

:later:

Still no car Greg!?!?!?!? :E

I'd start complaining to the insurance company that they can keep it, you'll take replacement value and get something new :rant:

[Paul Wu]

Yeah, I'm with Jason. Go get one of them new Saab's! They are on sale you know. ;)

[aud19]

Yeah, I'm with Jason. Go get one of them new Saab's! They are on sale you know. ;)

OOOOOOh you'd make me REAL jealous too Greg!! :B

[Bing Fung]

[b]Nice flip and knife. I like that tune as well. Three Penny Opera.

Thanks Pauly, I haven't heard their version of it. I always listen to Jimmy Buffet & Frank Sinatra's duet version :T


Thanks Gordo. It's actually one of Christine's Birthday presents, so I haven't had a chance to try it yet.

Gregor, I forgot about your Suzuki, hopefully it's soon and just like new.

Don't have Kevin Check it out, cause it may not look like a Saturn to him :roflmao:

[aud19]

Don't have Kevin Check it out, cause it may not look like a Saturn to him :roflmao:

Hey Bing, your avatar kinda looks like a Saturn.....

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

[Bing Fung]

Hey Bing, your avatar kinda looks like a Saturn.....

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:


Hey Kevin, what planet does this look like?

http://www.fpsoftlab.com/images/screenshots/saturn-640x480-4.jpg

:rofl:

[aud19]

:rofl: Poor Kev :B

[Andrew Pratt]

Feeling better today Greg?

[Bent]

Be nice guys, or Kev's gonna show you Uranus.

:LOL

[aud19]

Be nice guys, or Kev's gonna show you Uranus.

:LOL

:laughat: :roflmao:

[Kevin P]

Yeah, I'll unleash a can of whoop-a$$ on Uranus! :fight:

Bing's avatar looks like a couple of tents! :p:

That M3/M4 looks like... well, not what a BMW should look like! :oops: Me like Audi... and Saturn! :B

[Kevin P]

And yes, this BMW looks like a Saturn too! :B

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=98

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=99

[GregoriusM]

Feeling better today Greg?

Slightly better, Andrew. Thanks for asking.

Sometimes my tone on here masks the way I'm really feeling. Same thing in real life. I'm not a huge complainer. Only when it hurts like hell.

------

Isn't a Zuk made by Saturn?

I had a 94 Saturn SL2 and I thought I was getting the updated version when I got the 03 Zuk? Is somebody playing games on me? You mean I don't have plastic panels on the sides? 8O :confused: 8O :confused: 8O :confused:

[Bing Fung]

And yes, this BMW looks like a Saturn too! :B




Yep it does, here it is again...

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/08/330msport06_03.jpg

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4139&stc=1

[aud19]

Ooooh

[aud19]

an open

[aud19]

Flip!

Popular topic of conversation, at least with Paul, myself and a little Bing on the side for garnish :lol:

http://www.modernracer.com/images/saab92xaeroside1.jpg

http://www.modernracer.com/images/saab92xaeroback1.jpg

So what part of it looks like a Saturn Kev...? :rofl:

[Bent]

So what part of it looks like a Saturn

My guess is the wheels...

[GregoriusM]

Nope.... the wheels on a Saturn turn the other way. :roll:

[Nick M]

Morning Boys! http://mysite.verizon.net/nicholasmosher/morning.gif

Bing - Nice looking Santoku!
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That Bimmer kinda does look like that saturn from that angle. Similar lines... I'm with Kev (awaiting frypan)...
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Good to hear your tests have much improved Lex! Do you feel any better?
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Everything went to hell at work last night. Spent the past 8hrs running around trying to keep everything up and running. No more overtime though until October. I've had enough of it. Need to get some other things done. Going to take my PPL-SEL FAA written exam this month. Have some more studying and practice tests to concentrate on... that and a week's worth of dishes... :roll:
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Oh yeah, nice throne to rule the Kingdom of Crap from! :T :B

[Lex]

Boy, I have a lot of conflicting thoughts today. I got an offer on my house.

It's not an offer I'd ever accept, right down to them wanting my portable air conditioner in my garage, racks that CAT supplies go on, nor paying 375 on a home inspection for them, nor being totally at their beckon call on when they take possession. I'm surprised he didn't ask for my John Deere. I guess he would have if he'd been in my shed. :roll: Heck, they even asked for my bar stools, 2 of which have always been for CAT, one I sit on every time I build cables. Like I am going to give those away when you can't even buy more like them? I have 4 wooden standard stools, maybe 2 of those. Oh, they want my damn refridgerator! Geesh. Everyone knows the fridge is the owner's. Mine is a kitchen aid, and though the handle is messed up on it, I still paid 1600 for that thing.

I think when someone starts asking for your personal belongings, it makes the offer "personal", and I start pulling back as a gut reflex from the sale. Maybe I am not ready to give my house up, maybe I am not. Ack, I can't believe I said that.

But, the only house I really want is 339K and puts a payment on me that would be let's say TAXING compared to my poultry payment now. As I said, the M would be gone. I'd have to get something else cheaper.

With the cost of gas, and the total costs associated with the house I want, I'd be lying if I didn't say I was concerned about doing this. The house is 12-15 minutes further away from work, civilization. That's a lot of extra fuel demands.

I have to tell my realtor something today, either just refuse the offer, or tell them X dollars, no you don't get my Sonus faber Extremas, etc.. (exaduration)

I can just refuse the offer, and keep looking at houses, property and wait on the next offer. Then either take or refuse it, and go off market at any time I want, as long as I have not accepted an offer. It's draining to know what to do here. Maybe to much so given what all I've just been through. I had concerns about that all along, really.

[Nick M]

Lol! He's buying a house and arguing over you including a window-box A/C?

Sounds like trouble to me! :rofl:

[Paul Wu]

Lex,

When someone asks for everything, it can be tough. I would ask your realtor if this guy seems like a new buyer or a more 'experience' buyer. There are these lame ass realestate courses that teach flippers to ask for everything and lowball as well. I'm guessing this is one of them. I don't know what the market is like over where you are at, but I think it is still pretty warm/hot. To offer less than asking, plus include everything, unless you are totally desperate to sell, I would counter with my existing asking price. A "Don't waste my time" counter, and nothing is included with the counter.

Keep us in the loop, we'll ask you questions and make sure you're going along the right track. No buyer needs to know what's going on in your life. If they ask, you just are looking at different priorities in you life right now. Buyers aren't your friend, well unless they really are, some may become good friends, but with that kind of offer, I don't think so.

That's just me.

Gotta go do my presentation!

There's something else I need to take care of as well.

[Lex]

It's not even a window box AC Nick, it is a 100% portable AC unit on WHEELS. It has a temp pipe gonig to a window as exaust, that's it's only connection to the house and even that is just laid in there. These cost 500+ bucks. Maytag.

Similar to this one:

http://imagex.homedepot.com/f/248/13340/7d/www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/HDUS/EN_US/asset/images/eplus/024927020514_4.jpg

I also figure after his "home inspection", they will hit me with at least 3 grand in repairs probably, you know how these things go. Heck, we may even have a 25,000 mold problem before we are done, who knows.

I'm tempted to just call Andy and say decline the whole thing, don't even come back to it to let them know just how far off base they are.

[Lex]

Paul, these are older buyers, probably being prompted partially what to ask for by their "coach" some househunters agent they opted to use even after my agent showed him the house. I guess they just saw some things they thought, hey we can use that, so we'll ask for it, as the seller has been on the market for 2 months, he may be desperate!

The offer is about 7000 under asking as well, so when you add up all the incidentalls, my 190K asking becomes about 170 the way I figured it up. Nope, I don't have to sell that bad.

Truthfully, when I set out to sell, I'd probably have taken that 170. But realizing just how the market is now, and just what my repalcement costs are, I decided my asking was pretty firm at 190. My thoughts on what I would do changed.

Doug

[Bing Fung]

Morning Gang :later:


Bing - Nice looking Santoku!
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Oh yeah, nice throne to rule the Kingdom of Crap from! :T :B


Thanks Nick, being the Sushi chef you are I thought you might appreciate the tradition of the Santoku, Japanese edge and styling of the knife. All markings are engraved beautifully :T

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4217&stc=1

Life could be good ruling from a carbon fiber throne :yesnod:

Sorry you had to work so hard, but it must feel good you kept the fort alive :)


Lex, sounds like those guys are just grinding ya...... Don't give in unless they meet your price. My motto is anything is for sale, but for a price :)


Jason, I dig that SAAB :)


Heading out for a ride, looks like a good day for it.

[Andrew Pratt]

Stick to your guns Lex. Maybe toss them a bone or two like incl the fridge and the AC unit both of which are easy enough to replace but I wouldn't pay for the inspection or give away the kitchen sink either :)

We kicked a$$ this morning winning both games rather easily so we're now into the A side final at 4:30 :T

[aud19]

Yeah Doug, don't get to stressed about it ;) As far as I know most people ask for all the appliances etc to begin with, if you don't ask, you won't get, right? ;) I hadn't heard about the fridge is the owners thing...? Usually you have to stipulate if you want to keep specific things like fridges. Besides it's just a fridge, you can get a new one with a proper handle, just make sure you calculate that in to the price of the house. I wouldn't give them the barstools but if you can get a decent price closer to your $190k by throwing in a little AC device, you can get a new one of those too. I mean who cares, you can get a newer, better one then, let them have the older, used one :lol:

You have some idea of what you'd settle for right? Say it's $180k, add a couple thousand for the fridge and AC brings you to $182k now counter offer in the middle of that and your asking price ($4k difference) evens out to $186, they get the fridge and AC, you keep the stools and anything else you don't wnat to give away and see what they say. That's how I'd play it at least. IMHO. Of course it's your house and money so do whatever you feel comfortable with :T

As for the home inspection, don't worry about that, most companies that do it are respectable and I wouldn't buy a house first without getting it inspected. In fact we inspected this house. All it does is protect the buyer from paying $200k for a $150k house that needs a lot of work. I doubt your house is falling apart ;) I'd assume you'd do the same to a house you'd buy wouldn't you? If you weren't planning on it, do it. The best couple hundred bucks you'll ever spend!!!!! Plus the company we used gave us a book with all the things that would need attention and timelines as to when they'd need it etc. Great service :T

[aud19]

Oh, I missed that they wanted YOU to pay for the inspection!!!!! Ummm, NO! :rofl: They can pay for that on their own or take the house as is :roll: But again, like I said you'll only get what you ask for, so ask for everything! Obviously that's where they're coming from ;)

Those sure are pretty knives Bing. I'd almost be scared to get them dirty! :lol:

Congrats on the games Andrew :T

[aud19]

Jason, I dig that SAAB :)

So do I Bing, So do I :P :yesnod:

[Lex]

Well, I have to remember, it's not just about selling my house, it's about replacement too, and the house I want is just to much scratch I am afraid. Not worth their asking price really even if I could make it without a strain.

Thanks for the tips guys. Just wish I had a basement here where I am at.

[Nick M]

Curious Lex, did you have anyone evaluate your house? Perhaps you're asking too little? Clean it up real nice before hand. Shiny floors and clear windows... :T

Bing - I'm still undecided on a knife. I guess I just haven't found one that really strikes me as worth $100-$150. The Shun Stainless is my current top pick. That Mac looks like pretty damn good quality though! :T

Lots of thermals flying today. Practiced emergency landings over farms and softfield landings in the grass at my local airport. If the weathers' good we'll be heading up almost to Canada for a crosscountry on Monday. Great part is, roundtrip (including refueling and pre-flight) is 1 3/4 hrs. Right now it takes me 2 1/2 hrs to get to the beach. Once I get a plane it will take 25mins... 8)

Waiting on my Carada screen that I ordered on Thursday. I wonder when they will ship it? Can't wait to get it! I haven't touched my A/V setup since last weekend. I have the whole rest of the afternoon to play, time to crank it up... :-y

[Lex]

My agent ran listings of what sold in my subdivision only to base his suggestion of 169,900. I told him that was to low, and we over the course of discussion made it to 189,900. He admited in one other subdivision my house would be 199 easy. Well, sometimes you just have to find that buyer that appreciates the house regardless of where it is. I've felt deep down that 199 is not to high for my house, and that is why I won't cut a lot off my price of 190. By the time I pay realtor fees, it pretty well cuts me down closer to 180 net if I knock off a couple of grand on price to 188 say. The problem is, replacement cost given my finer tastes. I am just not happy with spec built builder grade quality after living in a custom built home for 11 years.

[Bing Fung]

- I'm still undecided on a knife. I guess I just haven't found one that really strikes me as worth $100-$150. The Shun Stainless is my current top pick. That Mac looks like pretty damn good quality though! :T


The damascus blade of those Shuns are cool. I think you need one :yes:

Cool on the screen.

Lexi, it's pretty hard dropping down from a usual standard huh ;)

[taz13]

Nicholas
Keep forgeting to ask, but how is the guitar playing coming or rather the development of finger tip callous. The things that eliminate the feeling from the ends of your fretting fingers for the rest of your life.
Shusi knives, I have a few chef buddies who swear that best for the money is
http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=1&p=32466&cat=2,40733,40738&ap=1

Well the time has come to install my SN and then hook my BFD and see what I can do about a room curve. :g>



:later:

[Lex]

Many times you can straighten room curves out with flat sheetrock and correct studs. :rofl:

[Lex]

For Trevster, the Dodge super fan.

Nice print ad. :)

http://www.weblogsinc.com/common/images/7550124023480878.JPG?0.49431063451081203

[GregoriusM]

4 doors or 2, you can't deny that the Charger looks like a muscle car! :T

[Shane Martin]

you can't deny that the Charger looks like a muscle car!
You sure can. :gah: :throwup:

The one interesting thing the Charger has is the shutoff system where 1/2 the cylinders shut down until you reach a certain MPH. Unless you have a lead foot like KJP, you should get good mileage. :T The SRT version doesn't have the shutoff system so it averages w/o a leadfoot, 12MPG on premium gas no less.

The scary thing is that the Jeep Hurricane that was posted earlier has 2 of those 6.1L Hemi's in it. :bluezoned:

[taz13]

:agree:

Andrew & Jim
Installed and operating :jawdrop:

Many times you can straighten room curves out with flat sheetrock and correct studs. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

BFD was not needed Phase problem was beaten with a new Rx and my corrected spl readings look real good.

Watched part of Raiders of the lost arc and I am happy, full sound

Analog inputs,ST selected and full sub without having to fight with bass management, I love it.

Damn, can we say p-965 for home. I think the days are numbered for my NAD. I am only using 1 amp in it to drive my rear cc.

Couldn't make a deal on the 62 strat, oh well. However negotiations are almost done on the beeper, just wish it was red.

[jimmyp58]

Glad you like it Rick! That is great. By the way, in case Andrew hasn't told you the replacement remote is being sent in the next week or so.

Happy listening!!!

Jim

[taz13]

http://www.htguide.com/forum/attachment.php4?attachmentid=4218&stc=1

:T :D ;b> loud

[Lex]

I just liked the ad. I still don't really like the car, and no, a 4 door muscle car isn't a reality, and the fact is, real muscle cars were not produced after 1972. Some fast cars were, but not muscle cars. It was an era, an era come and gone IMO-

Glad you enjoyed my joke Taz. :)

Lex

[taz13]

Muscle car= Straight line acceleration and unbelivable power with little handling, 2 doors, 4 + barrels, 4 speed, positrack and glass packs and my back brakes were always diconnected.
I am not even sure some of the pollution equipped 72s should be refered to as muscle cars.
Todays cars are more efficient performers with more horsepower and torque in some cases and they handle and stop. But they don't have the same sound and rumble. They don't look as good. And thats why I am buying another one.

[Kevin P]

Unless you have a lead foot like KJP, you should get good mileage...:confused: :?: :huh: :lol: :rofl: :laughat:

Oh yeah, when driving a Saturn, you have to be a lead foot, otherwise the SUV behind me would drive right over the top of my car! 8O

Taz, do you have your flat screen sitting ON the center speaker? Seems like a precarious position to me. Bump into it by accident, and ... 8O :oops: :E

[Nick M]

Morning guys!

Even though I don't like the new Charger, that is a great Ad! :rofl:
IMHO, the Mustangs and Late Camaros/Trans-Ams are modern muscle cars. Big displacement motors (except for that 4.6L Ford era) along with RWD (live axel of course!), and two doors.

Taz - I've been practicing almost daily for awhile now. I need to find some new learning materials though. I've actually been looking for the best DVD/Book package to use. All I have now is a lesson manual that is supposed to be used with a teacher. I've finished all the melody songs and scales, and the rest of the manual is supposed to be dual guitars, which does nothing for me because It's just me. Any suggestions for DVD/Book learning courses? I can belt out the guitar version of dueling Banjos pretty good! I also play a couple latin melodies pretty good too. My fretting fingertips are all hard and lifeless now... :gah: Nice looking pad by the way!

Here is the knife I've been looking at...

http://www.discountcooking.com/shop/standard/knives/113068/kershaw-knives-8-inch-chef-knife.jpg

It will probably be my Christmas request when I'm grilled for what I want by my parents. They actually get pissed off if I tell them I don't need anything. I might as well ask for something I want... :P Haven't decided 100% as to what I want though. This fall I'm going to make a trip out to some chef shops in suburban Boston. I need to actually hold the knives in my hand an d try them out. Nice looking knife there btw.

Just did a weeks worth of dishes and now I'm going to relax. Play with some DVDs/CDs, take some practice exams for my FAA written, and try out some new recipes I've been formulating in that bowling-ball atop my shoulders.