ConradDobler
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Notice they didn't mention the Camera Lens (hell of a Valentines gift, BTW) in their email to you. I'd reply with something like:
Dear ----,
I will have the goat you wish to buy sedated before its long journey to Nigeria. I need to be assured that a team of veterinarians will be standing by upon his arrival in order to safely revive him.
Yours truly,
JJ
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From the '60s:
Little Girl - Syndicate of Sound
We Ain't Got Nothing Yet - Blues Magoos
Talk Talk - The Music Machine
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For the moment:
Never been any reason - Head East
I got you - Split Enz
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Where did you find that deal? Their listed price is far higher.
I signed up last October based on price and positive reviews that I read on the web. I just now went to their website for the first time since then, and wow! You ain't kidding. Their price is definitely higher now.
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I'm using Phone Power ($10/mo and the 1st 6 months free) and it's great. I got to keep my old number, also.
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I was there too. I think tickets were only 10-12$ and they were selling these cool tuxedo jackets with Lynyrd Skynyrd monogrammed on the back. IIRC the line up was Starz, Ted Nugent, Skynyrd and Blue Oyster Cult.
In 1974 Skynyrd opened up for the James Gang and ELP was the headliner. Windowpane $2 a hit.
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Thanks for the thread. I'm watching Ch. 4 on OTA HD (roof antenna) and it's happening here, too.
Probably Mary Beth Wrobel farting.
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Field of Dreams: "If you build it, they will come"
Buffalo: "If you build it, they will *laugh"
Case closed, sorry.
(* feel free to substitute *vomit, *faint, or *sue.)
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I used to scotch tape a penny at the end of the tone arm.
Seemed to mute the tch,tch,tch, ta-tch, ta-tch,tch,tch of my scratched-up, beer-candle-wax-vomit abused mono and stereo LPs. You used to have to pay a buck or so more for the stereo platters.
And many of those mono cheapies are what the collectors are paying the big $$$ for today.
http://cgi.ebay.com/BEATLES-WHITE-ALBUM-UK...Z260342828566QQ
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I recommend letting the 80's die.
The '80s were the CD decade, so I agree!
Still like some of the music, though - but on shiny black vinyl!
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These P-mount cartridges don't even apply to my crappy turntable. I plan to upgrade to something better, but for now I'm just working with a cheapo snap-on stylus replacement. Actually this is the one I just ordered.
Thanks for the info. I'll keep this stuff in mind for when I have a better player.
But please still check the tracking force! That is the #1 factor (along with cartridge alignment) that will determine the performance of your turntable, whether it's a $149.99 Circuit City special or a $100,000.00 custom rig with stylii made from petrified squid penis.
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Hey Gringo - when you get your new cartridge (don't just replace the stylus, and DO get the elliptical) don't forget to set the tracking force (the weight that the tonearm applies to the LP).
If you have any questions, just ask!
Another nice cartridge to check out is the Grado line. An elliptical "P" mount version can be had for around $30. Not taking anything away from the Ortofons, though - they're great, too.
This is a nice one: http://www.needledoctor.com/Ortofon-Ortofo...mp;category=969
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What has jerry jones done for the cowboys ? He bought a team ripe with talent sence then what have they done ?, increased the price of tickets
Got home tonight at 10 PM and checked TSW. First three threads perused:
1) Age & outlook
2) KO Arrested
3) This one.
So many heartfelt, honest, TRULY FUNNY posts from great people.
I guess I'm one of us. In honor of that I'd like to send Mead a bottle of dry red.
Mead, please PM me with your address.
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Just a correction - if you use component, you should generally not use red/white for audio, as that will only give you stereo sound. You can use the blue/green/red cable for video and then use an optical or coax cable for audio - that'll give you 5.1 sound instead.
HDMI is the only way to get the advanced audio (True HD, DTS-MA, etc) out of an HD DVD or BD player.
Agreed on the audio, if you actually have digital inputs. Some TVs don't, my Samsung 32A450 for one.
And as an edit, I just checked the OP's Olevia set that he had linked above. No digital audio inputs (except for hdmi) on those either, so if he uses component video, he's stuck with red/white for audio.
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Thanks for the responses guys. I guess I'll just have to get used to it as it is. The tube does offer settings to use the full screen, or a larger portion of the screen, but I do want to watch movies the way they were originally cut. I'll just have to get it out of my mind.
The aspect ratio is indeed 16:9, or at least it says so on the box.
What type of cable are you using to connect your dvd/bluray to the tv? For 16:9 widescreen you MUST use either hdmi (one cable for both audio & video) or component (three cables - blue, green, red - for video & two more - red, white - for audio). If you are just using the "composite" (yellow) cable for video from the player to the TV, that is your answer right there.
If you are using the correct cable(s), you need to adjust the settings either on your tv or dvd/bluray player.
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Not running Marshawn near the goalline was unconscionable, not to mention how stupid it was to run Omon twice into the middle of the line last week, which luckily didn't kill us.
Please, let's get this straight. Jackson had just completed his catch & run, and was winded, not ready to go for the next play. Marshawn was already out of the game with his shoulder injury. Only Omon or McIntyre to carry the ball. Maybe they could have called the fade to Johnson on 1st down, but I'm happy it worked on third.
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I'm one of the ones that sits in the corner and doesn't say much, but I'm thankful for this little community, and wish all a happy, healthy Christmas & New Year. Special thanks to SDS and all others who keep this board afloat.
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I used to work at Pizza Junction, good wings but definitely not worth the price nowadays.
And their homemade bleu cheese is
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Scene: A crowd of suitably dressed folk are engaged in typically brilliant conversation, laughing affectedly and drinking champagne.
Prince: My congratulations, Wilde. Your latest play is a great success. The whole of London's talking about you.
Oscar : There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.
There follows fifteen seconds of restrained and sycophantic laughter.
Prince: Very very witty ... very very witty.
Whistler: There is only one thing in the world worse than being witty, and that is not being witty.
Fifteeen more seconds of the same.
Oscar : I wish I had said that.
Whistler: You will, Oscar, you will. (more laughter)
Oscar : Your Majesty, have you met James McNeill Whistler?
Prince: Yes, we've played squash together.
Oscar : There is only one thing worse than playing squash together, and that is playing it by yourself. (silence) I wish I hadn't said that.
Whistler: You did, Oscar, you did. (a little laughter)
Prince: I've got to get back up the Palace.
Oscar : Your Majesty is like a big jam doughnut with cream on the top.
Prince: I beg your pardon?
Oscar : Um ... It was one of Whistler's.
Whistler: I never said that.
Oscar : You did, James, you did.
The Prince of Wales stares expectantly at Whistler.
Whistler: ... Well, Your Highness, what I meant was that, like a doughnut, um, your arrival gives us pleasure and your departure only makes us hungry for more. (laughter) Your Highness, you are also like a stream of bat's piss.
Prince: What!?
Whistler: It was one of Wilde's! One of Wilde's.
Oscar : It sodding was not! It was Shaw!
Shaw : I ... I merely meant, Your Majesty, that you shine out like a shaft of gold when all around is dark.
Prince: (accepting the compliment) Oh.
Oscar: (to Whistler) Right. Right? (to Prince) Your Majesty is like a dose of clap.
Whistler: Before you arrive - before you arrive is pleasure, and after is a pain in the dong.
Prince: What?
Oscar and Whistler: One of Shaw's, one of Shaw's.
Shaw: You bastards. Um ... what I meant, Your Majesty, what I meant ...
Oscar: We've got him, Jim.
Whistler: Come on, Shaw-y.
Oscar: Come on, Shaw-y.
Shaw: I merely meant ...
Oscar: Come on, Shaw-y.
Whistler: Let's have a bit of wit, then, man.
Oscar: Come on, Shaw-y.
Shaw : Oh THBBBBBHHHHTT!
The Prince shakes Shaw's hand. Laughter all round.
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I hope you are not implying that pile of garbage we watch every weekend is still Butler's fault?
No, but the steady decline from '93 - 2000 rests in his lap.
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Back in the day (when Rootie owned and ran the place), Rooties always was in contention for best wings in WNY.
When I make wings, I find a decent blue cheese dressing, and add crumbled blue cheese to it. What I don't like about Maries is, the dressing itself is rather tasteless. If I made wings more often, I would get that big bottle of Ken's.
Did someone else own it after Rootie? I was there a few times, and right before they closed the guy behind the bar seemed nervous and had a post-nasal drip problem.
Another great one for wings (long gone) was the Woodshed in NT. Sunday night special - pitcher of Molson + 20 wings for $4.28.
Too bad you don't live up here, I'd split that gallon of Kens with you!
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Other random thoughts:
- For anyone inclined to rip on the name Jayden, LABills will kick your ass. (His kid owned it well before the Federlines hatched their brat.) I'll help.
That was me and I didn't mean to hurt anyones feelings, I just haven't heard of that one. Where did Jayden come from? Jay + Hayden? Only wonderin'...
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I just love the trend for kre8tive names, too. Jayden! LOL.
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I may be the only person that isn't crazy about Marie's, too. But, as they are only for the garnish, I can deal with it.
Count me in on not liking Marie's either (too rich). Anyone in WNY should be buying Rootie's (sold right next to Marie's at Tops, Wegmans, etc.) It's the closest to the real deal for those that don't want to buy a gallon of Ken's at Sysco or Latinas.
And WTF is it with local joints serving their wings with prepackaged bleu cheese? That stuff sucks!
Just as bad is places that take decent BC and cut it with milk or mayo or some such to save a few pennies.
Craigslist scam?
in Off the Wall Archives
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Use the multiple item excuse:
Oh no! What did I send to the farmer in Oklahoma then!!??
Insist he pay for the goat, as it is already asleep and packed.