We had a bit of a shindig last night to celebrate our flatmate turning 22. He only gave us about three days notice that he was inviting people over, so my friends only got two days notice to come over. Luckily about four of them came over, including psi_ko and a pirate who is interested in being an SG.
We made about five litres of...
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Pffft.
I've been busy recording old vinyls onto the computer. It's a complicated pain in the arse.
Before I started I got new rubber bands and needle and everything. Now I've done 10 albums, and the rubber band has already stretched and the records are playing slow. Fucking lame.
I need a direct drive turntable.
I've been busy recording old vinyls onto the computer. It's a complicated pain in the arse.
Before I started I got new rubber bands and needle and everything. Now I've done 10 albums, and the rubber band has already stretched and the records are playing slow. Fucking lame.
I need a direct drive turntable.
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jozsef:
I can relate, as I had multiples of the dirt-cheap Minis in addition to getting parts from scrap-yards, which at the time only regarded American buckets as real cars, so the prices I paid were ridiculously low. Ah, the good old days! 
The LP vs. Digital issue is a subject that may challenge you in interesting ways if you want to pursue it. I've noticed you before here and there, so I know you're very smart, but none of us are born with intimate knowledge of psychology and neuroscience, so some of the completely counterintuitive machinations of the human brain routinely have us reaching and maintaining erroneous conclusions. I have no inherited immunity of course, and there was a time when I believed that vacuum tubes sounded better than transistors, and since the first CDs were ghastly and the players were worse, it made sense to believe that digital in its entirety was a fraud at worst and offered only convenience at best.
A lovely migraine headache precludes gobbling up a couple of pages with this at the moment, but you haven't told me how you determined that the TT speed was decreasing. DD is not more reliable than belts, although you clearly can't have problems associated with belts in their absence. In either arrangement there is a motor that has to turn at the correct speed and without fluctuations. There is in both a main bearing that must be smooth enough that the platter doesn't add audible rumble to the sound. With DD, the main bearing is part of the motor itself, which has to be extremely refined to not require a rubber belt to isolate its vibrations from the platter.
What I can explain in due course are the inherent shortcomings of the system of LP recording and playback, in addition to the mechanisms that allow us to perceive sound quality in ways that may or may not relate to what's actually happening. I find it endlessly fascinating and very useful, but I suppose I'm willing to keep most of it to myself if you would prefer not to know.
I just saw that you're studying architorture!* Talk about coincidence.
* A comment on U of T, not the profession!
The LP vs. Digital issue is a subject that may challenge you in interesting ways if you want to pursue it. I've noticed you before here and there, so I know you're very smart, but none of us are born with intimate knowledge of psychology and neuroscience, so some of the completely counterintuitive machinations of the human brain routinely have us reaching and maintaining erroneous conclusions. I have no inherited immunity of course, and there was a time when I believed that vacuum tubes sounded better than transistors, and since the first CDs were ghastly and the players were worse, it made sense to believe that digital in its entirety was a fraud at worst and offered only convenience at best.
A lovely migraine headache precludes gobbling up a couple of pages with this at the moment, but you haven't told me how you determined that the TT speed was decreasing. DD is not more reliable than belts, although you clearly can't have problems associated with belts in their absence. In either arrangement there is a motor that has to turn at the correct speed and without fluctuations. There is in both a main bearing that must be smooth enough that the platter doesn't add audible rumble to the sound. With DD, the main bearing is part of the motor itself, which has to be extremely refined to not require a rubber belt to isolate its vibrations from the platter.
What I can explain in due course are the inherent shortcomings of the system of LP recording and playback, in addition to the mechanisms that allow us to perceive sound quality in ways that may or may not relate to what's actually happening. I find it endlessly fascinating and very useful, but I suppose I'm willing to keep most of it to myself if you would prefer not to know.
I just saw that you're studying architorture!* Talk about coincidence.
* A comment on U of T, not the profession!
fyrfly:
*hugs* Your awesome.
You always seem to have the right thing to say.
I can't wait to meet you and the bombfire to. Fire rocks my socks
You always seem to have the right thing to say.
I can't wait to meet you and the bombfire to. Fire rocks my socks
There is so much going on right now.
I got a small mountain of drafting work to do, cuz the guy I work with is in huge demand, even though he doesn't advertise. Then I have uni starting back next year, which is Master's level courses (even though I only get a Bachelor's degree for it, long story).
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I got a small mountain of drafting work to do, cuz the guy I work with is in huge demand, even though he doesn't advertise. Then I have uni starting back next year, which is Master's level courses (even though I only get a Bachelor's degree for it, long story).
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silasphotos:
That could be cool definitely.
How long are you gonna be this way for?
How long are you gonna be this way for?
silasphotos:
Very Nice.
I'd really like to sort something out with you for definite.
What kind of look are you thinking?
I'd really like to sort something out with you for definite.
What kind of look are you thinking?
Last night p0yuh the kitten decided to get a little territorial and aggressive with our older cat Othercat. He chased Othercat all round the house and started hitting back when Othercat got defensive, which is a new thing. It also (and this is the truly hilarious part), sat itself down in Othercat's food bowl, which was full of dry food...
...and pissed all over it....
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...and pissed all over it....
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7zeentch:
It seems hannah has a 5 person tent. So im set, dunno what lara and hannah are sleeping in tho.
valkyrie:
He peed n the food bowl? Eeeew!!!
I only had one taken out this time (had two taken out last year), but still $274 isn't bad. I'm very happy with the dentist I go to.
I only had one taken out this time (had two taken out last year), but still $274 isn't bad.
I'm very happy with the dentist I go to. Whoa. I just did three hours work in three hours. Did some one inject me with work ethic while I was asleep?
Happy birthday to Sin!
And to Hannah's mum.
Happy birthday to Sin!
And to Hannah's mum.
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crimsonpetals:
lol it's okay...I am doing 'nothing' today.....wish I were doing something.... 
velvetfaerie:
cheers guys !
ahhh... i still loves piggies
ahhh... i still loves piggies
Well, yesterday I did conquer. Just as I intended. I sorted out centrelink (after getting a HELPFUL person on the phone), I sorted out my finances generally, and I sold my car. Income for the day was upwards of $2000. (And I have a cheque from SG in the mail 
).
Positive projection works wonders. Insist that you are going to win, and you will...
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Positive projection works wonders. Insist that you are going to win, and you will...
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velvetfaerie:
the specialists suck...
the GP is tha SHIZ man...
the GP is tha SHIZ man...
dublinkat:
Yes! The Law of Attraction!
If the world thinks it's gonna give me shit today, it's got another thing coming. Watch out, I'm gonna conquer this place!
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lelaina:
2500 acres?? are you serious?? 
that's sooooo huge!! im in love with the idea of not having neighbours. neighbours are just awful....ive never had a good run with them when are you guys planning on building?
that's sooooo huge!! im in love with the idea of not having neighbours. neighbours are just awful....ive never had a good run with them when are you guys planning on building?
lelaina:
wow. where exactly is the land? the idea of building is very exciting!!
You know what sucks? When your father is actively plotting to destroy your mother financially and emotionally, and its going to be up to you to pick up the pieces when its all said and done.
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dublinkat:
You know what was funny? My mom was the evil one, and my dad, the victim. Well now, since I'm the oldest sibling (and the only one who gives a shit), I'm kinda left taking care of my dad. So I kinda relate to your frustration....
Thanks for the testimonial, by the way! My first one! Also for all the wonderful set comments. I think I'm breaking some kind of hopeful record as far as hopeful set comments go. Hahaha...I didn't know it was gonna be such a hit. Makes me think, "How the hell am I gonna top THIS one?" Oh well. I shall disappoint.
I noticed you're talking to PreciousPayne from Kentucky. She is AWESOME!!! What a lovely lady. Anyway, have a great week!
xoxoxo
Dublin-
Thanks for the testimonial, by the way! My first one! Also for all the wonderful set comments. I think I'm breaking some kind of hopeful record as far as hopeful set comments go. Hahaha...I didn't know it was gonna be such a hit. Makes me think, "How the hell am I gonna top THIS one?" Oh well. I shall disappoint.
I noticed you're talking to PreciousPayne from Kentucky. She is AWESOME!!! What a lovely lady. Anyway, have a great week!
xoxoxo
Dublin-
preciouspayne:
Peppers, cucumbers and eggplant! Not much. I am trying for the first time this year and didnt want to get too over my head
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crimsonpetals:
You guys must be freezing your tits off lol Regardless, i hope you all danced naked around that fire!!!And Scotty's on the ball...get up here!
crimsonpetals:
Well I'm not a Qlder either, I've only been one for a couple of years!!It's amusing listening to everyone whinging about the cold, when really it's quite a nice temp!lol
We can all wilt together!
We can all wilt together!
Well, Countessa's gone pink....!
I expect her set will be on the frontpage in a few days. Woooo!
Thanks to everyone for all the love and attention that was lavished on the set, and I do mean lavished. Word on the street is that it's a little unprecedented to get to 1000 comments in the first 24 hours of being in MR. I'm stunned....
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I expect her set will be on the frontpage in a few days. Woooo!
Thanks to everyone for all the love and attention that was lavished on the set, and I do mean lavished. Word on the street is that it's a little unprecedented to get to 1000 comments in the first 24 hours of being in MR. I'm stunned....
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hanhan:
Oh wow, I'm obscene...but im not that bad.
He is less hilarious now.
And we think you guys are super too!
Which one was he again? was he the one trying to tell me what my beleifs were, and i had the facial twitch happening?
He is less hilarious now.
And we think you guys are super too!
Which one was he again? was he the one trying to tell me what my beleifs were, and i had the facial twitch happening?
fyrfly:
Congratulations!! I hope I get to meet you next time your in the big Burr!
I hope I get to meet you next time your in the big Burr!
omg
15 DAYS!!!!!!1111!!!11ELEVEN