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Silver Member Username: Sem
New York
USA
Post Number: 444
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 11:47 pm: |
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quote:I, for one, am heavily armed in my house. Yep. Great Sabatier chef's knives - and a three-cell heavier-than-lead flashlight to beat brains out of skulls. guns? Well, uh, ah'm skayred of dem, so I ain' got any of doze. Sigh.
Larry, being from Florida, do you also have a stuffed Marlin mounted on a nearby wall to stab would-be intruders ala Mick Stranahan in Hiaasen's "Skin Tight?" 
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Gold Member Username: Kegger
Warren,
MICHIGAN
Post Number: 2362
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 11:51 pm: |
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"Old dogs get together!
Don't know if it will ever happen and I wish I knew about this sooner!
http://audiokarma.org/ak2005/
But anyways just found out about this yesterday!
And it seems to be just the kinda thing we could use to get together some day.
These guys seem to do this yearly, have a hotel setup and talk audio while
getting together to hang out and maybe have a couple drinks.
Sounds like us!
Does anyone think we could try to do our own thing while using theres as a
tag along since they have it all setup with a ton of cool gear?
Needless to say it's in my backyard this year so I'm going, should be awsome!" |
Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1659
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 11:55 pm: |
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Sem,
Good to see you back. If you go back a few posts try not to get too disturbed. Things began to take a strange turn here because Jan refused to undo the harm caused by his nakked chicken dance.
We too can enjoy some films with violence, bad language and obscene behaviour etc, my problem is not so much with cencorship (adults should be able to view and hear what they like - up to a point), but without it we simply have a rating system that does nothing to protect a great percentage of children because the don't have the proper guidance. I don't have the answers only an idea for somewhere to start. |
Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1660
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 11:58 pm: |
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Kegger
Great idea but many of us would have to win lotto first. But you can all camp in my yard. Our surround audio will keep everyone happy - long as we provide the outputs for all the tubes. LOL!
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3350
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:06 am: |
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Kegger - Sorry, after the back room is paid for (on a credit card), I'm tapped out for a long time. Go and have a good time and find a few NOS tubes for all of us Old Dogs with thermionic valves fixes we need to feed.
Larry - Get the hair on your neck up about that violence and stuff. But you liked "DeLovely". S o d o m y and infidelity. Not to mention the back lot at MGM. Whoo!
"I got up to refresh our drinks and walked by to check out the source of this wonderful sound. Lo and behold my brother-in-law has a Mac in his cabinet - an MC240."
HAR! I love it! That's great!
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Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1661
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:15 am: |
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"It used to belong to his father-in-law who gave it to him years ago when he decided to upgrade components."
HAR! - note the word upgrade! LOL! |
Gold Member Username: Kegger
Warren,
MICHIGAN
Post Number: 2363
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:31 am: |
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Jan and Rantz I figured there wouldn't be any takers for this trip as
it's so soon. But I was wondering if this may be the kinda thing we could use
to try a get together in the future? Unfortunatly Rantz yes I understand for you
and John it could probably never happen "have faith" but for the rest of us
who live in the states it's not that expensive if the trip is planned out ahead.
I appreciate both Jan and Rantz responding to the suggestion but I think something
like this could be done and if we piggy back on someone elses gig might make it
easier to plan and cost less with the group rates not to mention a cool gig.
Am I way off on this? |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3353
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 01:22 am: |
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"It used to belong to his father-in-law who gave it to him years ago when he decided to upgrade components."
"HAR! - note the word upgrade! LOL!"
Who hasn't felt like they shoulda never done something stupid?
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3354
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 01:24 am: |
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Kegger - The Magic Eight Ball says - "Only time will tell."
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3355
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 01:25 am: |
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"It used to belong to his father-in-law who gave it to him years ago when he decided to upgrade components."
"HAR! - note the word upgrade! LOL!"
Maybe he bought an MC275.
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3356
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 01:27 am: |
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"It used to belong to his father-in-law who gave it to him years ago when he decided to upgrade components."
"HAR! - note the word upgrade! LOL!"
Maybe he bought two MC275's.
Don't go there, Rantz, he didn't buy enough for a surround syetm.
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3357
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 01:28 am: |
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"syetm"? HAR!!!
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Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1662
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 01:50 am: |
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"syetm" - Swahili for audio perfection. Used only in combination with the word "surround" as described in any reputable Congonese audiophile mag: Ubangee Ubetcha and a few others.
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3358
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 03:17 am: |
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I've been working on the back room and the turpentine fumes are getting to me. Keep me away from a surround system befoer I start to make loove to it.
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Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 915
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 11:32 am: |
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Jan V. - uh, sorry, but if you re-read my earlier posts on DeLovely, you will find that I did NOT like it. Oh, the musical numbers were great, but I thought the rest of the movie had a bad odor about it.
Sem - YES! (triple grin) I've thought about getting one of those thangs for my wall - I may be the only person in my neighborhood who doesn't have some sort of trophy hanging,sitting or standing around.
You know Hiaasen! Good Grief Man! You just went up about 1,000 notches in my estimation! A great and funny writer - luv him, luv him!!!
Kegger - I'm afraid if we all got together we'd wind up in separate "camps?" tube guys vs. digital, classical guys vs. rockers, that sort of thing. But it's a pretty good idea, anyway!
Haven't heard much from our dear SM - got a sneezy-note from her that she's quite sick with a cold. Might extend get-wells??? I worry about her.
More anon. . . |
Gold Member Username: Kegger
Warren,
MICHIGAN
Post Number: 2364
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:30 pm: |
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Yes I'm just coming out of a pretty good cold myself.
Hope Sm is feeling better. |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3363
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:31 pm: |
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" ... may be the only person in my neighborhood who doesn't have some sort of trophy hanging,sitting or standing around."
But, Larry, you have your wife. Is she not a trophy?
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Gold Member Username: Rick_b
New York
USA
Post Number: 1015
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 12:53 pm: |
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I have always liked the idea of an "Old Dogs" get together. I will soon be relocated to Florida. Larry already resides there. SM is a one day drive, or 1 hour plane trip away. Jan is just across the pond. Kegger is a couple hours away by plane. All we have to do is figure out what to do with the Brit and the Aussie delegation. Let's try to figure a way to make this happen.
So jan, we're good on the hats and spats. That's one heck of a costume. Sounds like a party in New Orleans. LOL! |
Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1665
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 01:06 pm: |
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Trust those McIntoshes to have bugs.
Get well quick SM and tell us how your new toys are settling in.
Larry,
DeLovely comes out on DVD here this month. It stars two of my favorite actors - Ms Judd and Mr Kline. I don't look forward to this bad odour, but I will give my assessment and refrain from jumping on the bandwagon again - as promised. So, anything developing in regards to surround speakers or should I shuddup bout that one? And don't forget to give that trophy an occassional polish - makes 'em nice 'n shiny. Please say hi to Mer while you're at it.
Yeah I can see it now - the Aussie delegation goes all the way across the Pacific to the O.D. Conference only to find the speakers barking about tubes and stereo. Oh well, I can always bring a carton of XXXX and my old walkman I guess. [grin]
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Gold Member Username: Rick_b
New York
USA
Post Number: 1016
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 02:27 pm: |
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Rantz,
Walkman? You must be an Old Dog. They use Ipods now mate. I for one have never owned either. No use for that nonsense.
As far as the O.D. Conference, why do you think it will be limited to tubes and stereo? Did you forget Larry and Kegger are big hi-res mc advocates? I think it would be a hoot.
I wonder if we appeal to our governments for some kind of international good will grants or monies to fund this....... |
Silver Member Username: Ojophile
Take the Eh Train to g...
Post Number: 285
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 03:00 pm: |
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SM,
Get well soon!
Cheers!
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3366
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 03:34 pm: |
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"So jan, we're good on the hats and spats."
Sourtanly!!! Nyuck, nyuck, nyuck. There are other garments involved; aren't there? I sit in a leather chair and, well, you know ...
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Silver Member Username: Simplymcintosh
Post Number: 262
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 05:32 pm: |
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Thanks for the well wishes, Old Dogs! I'm feeling OK. Just have a cold and bronchitis and have lost my voice. Nothing some antibiotics can't fix.
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Gold Member Username: Rick_b
New York
USA
Post Number: 1017
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 06:35 pm: |
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Jan,
I was thinking along the lines of other clothing. I was a little nervous for a minute. I always liked the long john type jump suit thing that THE RANGER wore.
SM,
Feel better. Drink heavily! Call me in the morning. |
Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 565
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 06:57 pm: |
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Rick,
I see now that you've become a gold member, you want to be suitably attired. I say, Go for it! As for fashion tips, to quote JV, "I've got nothing."
SM,
Hope you're taking it easy and listening to great music or taking in a lot of Gilmore Girls episodes. Get well soon. |
Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1666
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 06:57 pm: |
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SM
Feeling OK? I thought it was a form of torture for a woman to lose her voice. Take care.
Rick,
The only walkman we have is an old cassette version that belonged to our son. It sits in a drawer gathering dust - ah that old stereo technology. Seems so long ago now. Grin Chuckle!
Hey maybe we could apply for a travel grant for the O.D. Conference. They give them out here for all sorts of lesser things. I recall a surfer girl getting a big handout to design a surfboard suited for women. After fifteen thousand dollars she showed her work: an ordinary surfboard with a couple of indentations on the deck for their breasts to sit when paddling. I now wonder if she produces them with cup sizes. LOL!
Jan,
Careful with the turps! It can make a stooge out of you!
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3370
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 07:33 pm: |
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I have a single Sony Walkman. It is a Walkman Pro. A recorder with Dolby "B" only. I feel so old.
"As for fashion tips, to quote JV, "I've got nothing."
Whooo!!!
"Just have a cold and bronchitis and have lost my voice."
Really?! Funny, but you sound fine.
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3371
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 07:34 pm: |
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Nyuck ,nyuck, nyuck!!!
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Gold Member Username: Rick_b
New York
USA
Post Number: 1018
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 08:32 pm: |
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Old stereo cassettes? Dolby B recorders? You guys re bringing a tear to my eye.
I vote we bring back open reel tape! |
Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1667
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 09:13 pm: |
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"I vote we bring back open reel tape!"
Yeah, and computers that fill a room.
And tube amps.
And stereo.
And good wholesome family movies.
And Norman Rockwell.
The Marx Brothers.
Curly, Larry and Moe.
And My Friend Flicka.
And where are the Cleavers?
And Corporal Rusty?
And Hoppalong, Wild Bill, Cisco, Kit Carson and where's the Ranger?
Where's Kookie?
And the Surfside 6
The Beatles, Elvis and (okay Jan, Pat too).
What about Paladin?
Where's the guy with the cane and derby hat?
Gidget?
There all gone!
It's all gone!
We all should be going to Flawda Rick!
LOL!
SOB!
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3376
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, April 06, 2005 - 09:41 pm: |
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I like Ike!
It's his %#@&**% vice president that's a crook.
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Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 917
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 12:02 am: |
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Jan V. - a good ting that Mer isn't reading this forum at the moment - a "trophy wife?" Uh-oh - don't even THINK of using that phrase around Mer. Rick may be the only forum-member who could best her in a fair fight - I sure can't! (grin)
Rantz - looking forward to your report on the flick - and I hope you're your usually brutally honest self there! I'll probably wind up on the minority side of the film issue - but I've been there so many times it's just like old times when I get slammed there. Sigh. . .
I always liked Ike, too - but then I was too young to use judgement and common sense. I finally began using the latter about six months ago. The former still eludes me. . .
Respectfully. . . |
Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1668
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 12:46 am: |
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Larry,
Yes, I'll give my honest thoughts on the movie. Now, about "trophy" wives. There's nothing wrong with a "trophy" wife so long as the "trophy" is one you take much pride in being worthy of winning. Of course there's the other sort, but they are a dime a dozen - well, maybe a few million LOL! |
Gold Member Username: Rick_b
New York
USA
Post Number: 1020
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 07:14 am: |
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Rantz,
You were so on the right path. We all were once. What happened?
Oh yes, technology and old age. PHOOEY! |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 918
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 08:56 am: |
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My Rantz - OK, you managed to weasel out of that one! (grin) But here in Ameruka, the term "trophy wife" carries a connotation of - well, you know. Always. Nobody thinks of the term without also using such phrases as "gold-digger," etc.
Down heah in Swampville the trophy wife is very much evident. Here, the Rich women must be ultra-thin, over-dressed and under-IQ'd. Boring. Bored. The tycoon-husband (usually something as exciting as an owner of a Ford-parts company) must be loud-mouthed, over-dressed and devoid of culture, though making a splashy appearance at "duh Symphony" and take-my-picture-please charity events. Which actually manage to do a bit of good while showing off the "trophy wife's" latest breast enhancement(s). Sigh. There are good aspects to living a pure, if poor, lifestyle! (grin)
And happy rantz to y'all. . . |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 919
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 09:00 am: |
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My Rantz - OK, you managed to weasel out of that one! (grin) But here in Ameruka, the term "trophy wife" carries a connotation of - well, you know. Always. Nobody thinks of the term without also using such phrases as "gold-digger," etc.
Down heah in Swampville the trophy wife is very much evident. Here, the Rich women must be ultra-thin, over-dressed and under-IQ'd. Boring. Bored. The tycoon-husband (usually something as exciting as an owner of a Ford-parts company) must be loud-mouthed, over-dressed and devoid of culture, though making a splashy appearance at "duh Symphony" and take-my-picture-please charity events. Which actually manage to do a bit of good while showing off the "trophy wife's" latest breast enhancement(s). Sigh. There are good aspects to living a pure, if poor, lifestyle! (grin)
And happy rantz to y'all. . . |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 920
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 09:00 am: |
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Sorry - computer's acting up again. Sigh. |
Gold Member Username: Rick_b
New York
USA
Post Number: 1022
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 10:04 am: |
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Larry,
I'm sure Mer is more than capable of winning her own battles. As for me, I don't engage in any I know I can't win anymore. LOL!
Disgression is the better part of valour, and all that sort of thing.
Cheers! |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 921
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 10:56 am: |
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Rick: and to you, too, sir. One aspect of aging that is positive is that one tends to figure out ahead of time which battles he/she might win. As "youngsters," we tend to think we can win them all! Which is why we all bear scars of one sort or another. . . (grin)
Still saving a place for you down heah in Flawed-duh! But they're going quick - so yah best be tinkin' about yer next roosting spot, sir! Once you get here, you'll larn to talk jest as funny as duh rest of the crackers! Well, I hope not. . .(Grin)
Just signed up for season tickets at Sarasota's 2006 early-spring opera season. So there IS some culture down here! Four operas next winter - after rave reviews from newspapers in London, Paris, Munich, New York and Chicago this season. Makes me happy. . . |
Gold Member Username: Rick_b
New York
USA
Post Number: 1023
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 11:13 am: |
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Larry,
I'm not worried about a spot. Once official confirmation of my plans hits Florida, property values will go down 30%. LOL! There goes the neighborhood. I am looking in the central Florida band between Tampa and Melbourne. I have work crews at the house for the get ready to put on the market. I would like to be out of New York by July.
Look out Florida, here we come............. |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3378
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 01:00 pm: |
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"Rick may be the only forum-member who could best her in a fair fight"
The commercial:
A wide shot: A Florida sunrise is reflected in the shimmering waters of the Everglades. Cut to:
A close shot of a pair of well worn combat boots making their way toward the camera through a muddy swamp in Florida. As the camera pans up, we begin to see the trunk like thighs swarthed in camoflague fatigues breaking small tree limbs in his wake. Cut to the eyes of a Florida gator (maybe about 12-15' long). Cut to the eyes of Rick Barnes, fixed and narrowed in intense concentration, lampblack covering his face so the eyes appear to not much more than slits. Cut to the gator's head as it gives a blink, Rick's reflection clearly (SF needed here) visible in the shiny globes. Medium shot as the gator makes its way toward our hero, sending water splashing in its wake. Boots splashing. Gator breaking down small trees on its frenzied, fatal path. Close on the gaping jaws of the gator, bits of its last meal dripping from its teeth. Close on a massive, blood stained hand reaching for the .45 strapped to his thigh. Medium shot as the two combatants come together and our hero sends the giant reptile flying with a round house kick across the gator's jaw. Medium shot as our man strides confidently away from the fleeing victim of his brutal assault. The camera holds steady as Rick, The Mountain, Barnes comes closer until we can see the rippling muscles under his torn and stained T-Shirt; a pack of Camels rolled in the sleeve. As he comes closer, he looks more and more like a character out of a Marvel comic book. Hard as granite, cold as steel and meaner than any Florida Gator. HE IS A FIGHTING MACHINE. Finally he is so close to the lens all we see is a close up of his face backlit by the rising sunlight. The lattern jaw, the slit of his lips clenched around a 15" Bowie knife, battle scarred left cheek, broken but Greek-God-Like nose and the furrowed brow. And ... THOSE EYES!!!
SUDDENLY A CRACK OF TREE LIMBS SHATTERING AND CRASHING INTO THE SWAMPY WATERS. Rick's eyes widen slightly as the camera goes to a shot of MER!!!
Her steps seem to be walking on the surface of the water. Quick and purposeful, her sandals and flowing gown making her look ever more like the Goddess her husband refuses to see her as. Small animals gaze on her with admiration as she smiles a knowing smile. An American Eagle is circling in the sky. The camera catches the wink in Mer's eye. The Eagle majestically swoops down and lands on the shoulder its Master. Together they move through the boggy morass. Close shot on a mountain lion as it growls its approval. Finally we see the whole of The Woman. Flowing gowns revealing a lithe, munificent shape that is striking in its purpose. There is an oversized palette knife in her left hand and a sculptor's hammer in her right. A 12" Badger hair fan brush stained bright red is between her teeth.
Tight shot on the combatants profiles. Nose to nose as the sunlight shatters the image with flares of sharp spikes.
Quick cut to a black sreen as the image fades into view:
. BARNES vs. MER
. Pay per view
. $49.95
End of commercial.
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Larry - We have Opera here in Big D also. That doesn't mean we have culture.
"Larry, you have your wife. Is she not a trophy?"
We also have big haired, big boobed, 20 something, red Porsche Cabriolet driving trophy wifes attached to middle aged, big bank accounted fools here in Dallas.
There is a large difference being having a "trophy wife" and a wife that is a trophy. Go apologize to Mer, Larry.
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Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1669
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 01:11 pm: |
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Larry
If Florida is the "trophy wife" capital then the Gold Coast must run a close second. I was only trying to help in case Mer got a whiff of J's comment. [grin]
Rick
"Oh yes, technology and old age. PHOOEY!"
Mahe dat a dubble PHOOWEE ol' fwend. Sowwee, ma teef arh styll inna glarse bi ma bethside. Jus sopped ba ere onna ma whay to da diolet - ARGIN!
Wookoud Flawida - wock up yer kones!
Noodgite gies - I godda goe bacta beard. I pheel thilly sidden ere wifoud ma teef.
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Gold Member Username: Myrantz
The Land Dow...
Post Number: 1670
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 01:21 pm: |
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Jan
I thought that was a John West commercial - until Mer entered the scene LOL!
I gotta go back to bed and now I'm gonna have nightmares about Rick "The Mountain" Barnes chasin' gators in 'glades fer Eric's Sake!
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Gold Member Username: Rick_b
New York
USA
Post Number: 1024
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 01:27 pm: |
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First of all, it isn't even a fair contest. Mer would win, hands down.
Second, where were you when I needed a press agent 25 years ago? Well done sir! Funny stuff. |
Silver Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 923
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 02:47 pm: |
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Jan V. - (hahahahahahaha) man - that was FUNNY! Nearly fell out of my chair I was laughing so hard. Should uv had you for a fellow script writer years ago, sir! The heck with HiFi selling, your talents lie on the printed page!
I've copied down the "commercial" and will show it to Mer when she returns from teaching spoiled adult women how to lower themselves in life just enough to deal with a commoner,and to learn how to make art out of a clay-lump. Sigh. Difficult!
More when I collect myself enough to type! GRIN! |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 3381
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 03:26 pm: |
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It needs some editing; we need to work in a knowing smile from "THE AMAZON QUEEN" and it needs a soundtrack. Any suggestions for the music to suit our little "Battle to the Death. Only one will walk away with the Trophy"?
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Gold Member Username: John_a
London
U.K.
Post Number: 2966
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2005 - 03:29 pm: |
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This thread moves too fast for me. Why, I remember it back in May '04....
Nostalgia ain't the same these days, My Rantz!
Why, I, too, have a Sony Walkman Pro, Jan. Mine has Dolby "C". So there. And flutter. But the Sony Center says it is up to spec.
That enjoyable cameo was a role-reversed scene from "Crocodile Dundee", partly, I think.
Came home last evening to find family gripped by "True Lies". "The sound is amazing" they agree, by way of reassurance, perhaps - whole new chunks of dialogue are revealed for the first time. And they have watched it so many times.
Pleased and curious, I listen and watch as Arnie flies his vertical-take-off jet fighter. Excellent surround sound effects. 'Copters circling etc.
Now, to my surprise - this is all from stereo. The player set to everything off, except the front left and right channels.
1. It's just as you said, Jan. I didn't know stereo could do that.
2. Maybe that "KIT" - "Kef Instant Theater" works, after all. I have not heard it.
3. I just love these speakers. Magical.
4. The other point about the old gear is that some of it, as I can attest, just blows away all the more recent stuff.
BTW (I) Thanks for recommendation of "The Manchurian Candidate", MR. I have forgotten if it was on this thread. Where was the "ten hifi lies"? I read it, eventually. It all seemed sensible, to me, except one could say "mistakes" and cause less offence. I think he is wrong about LP. I'd side with the tube guys here. I do not accept that Jan, Kegger, Rick, 2c AND SM are all engaging in self-delusion.
BTW (II) We are having a general election here on May 5. I think I am the only regular poster here who is eligible to vote. My problem is that all the candidates are politicians. One of them, in our new constituency here, is Mr Galloway, expelled from his party for his pronouncements on Iraq. Should be fun. |
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