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  • ManticoreManticore Posts: 314
    My ex said i loved my antique car more than her!





    Damn she was absolutely, unequivocally 100% CORRECT!!!!!

    Then she wrecked it. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
    And she liked being called a she.
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 20,650
    edited February 3
    Tony M wrote: »
    *They.

    Good point - it is 2019, and who are we to judge the gender of the amp or automobile?

    Now ships... ships are a different matter altogether, right?

  • Tony MTony M Posts: 7,183
    edited February 3
    I hope you know I was joking.

    I called a car Betsy for years. :D

    Boats...I love all the names people come up with! How about "The Minnow"? :D w7xeifwbcp4b.png

    Maybe "Fluid Coupled"
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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 19,304
    Not too sure on that. The National Theyicane Center(formerly known as the National Hurricane Center) had to change their name to be more inclusive. ;) :p
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  • Tony MTony M Posts: 7,183
    edited February 3
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Not too sure on that. The National Theyicane Center(formerly known as the National Hurricane Center) had to change their name to be more inclusive. ;) :p

    I'm old enough to remember when there was just female names for Hurricanes. :)

    I'm offended by Hemorrhoid now. :s
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • verbverb Posts: 4,801
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Manticore wrote: »
    Oh shoot...I thought that would make it past you! :)
    What about our antique cars? her or it ?
    .

    I suggest asking the car what pronouns they prefer. Don’t assume anything. They might prefer to be called an automobile, or truck. Some may even be offended by the abbreviation of their name. SUV’s for instance, may prefer to be called by their full name, Sport Utility Vehicle...

    And let’s not even get into the various makes and models. That’s where things get really complicated.

    Interesting. Haven't really thought about it. We call one of em the "59" and the other "SSR". But you've got me thinking. Hmmm. :smile:
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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 19,304
    verb wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Manticore wrote: »
    Oh shoot...I thought that would make it past you! :)
    What about our antique cars? her or it ?
    .

    I suggest asking the car what pronouns they prefer. Don’t assume anything. They might prefer to be called an automobile, or truck. Some may even be offended by the abbreviation of their name. SUV’s for instance, may prefer to be called by their full name, Sport Utility Vehicle...

    And let’s not even get into the various makes and models. That’s where things get really complicated.

    Interesting. Haven't really thought about it. We call one of em the "59" and the other "SSR". But you've got me thinking. Hmmm. :smile:

    Calling them by their year would imply age discrimination.
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    Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.

  • txcoastal1txcoastal1 Posts: 10,219
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Manticore wrote: »
    Oh shoot...I thought that would make it past you! :)
    What about our antique cars? her or it ?
    .

    I suggest asking the car what pronouns they prefer. Don’t assume anything. They might prefer to be called an automobile, or truck. Some may even be offended by the abbreviation of their name. SUV’s for instance, may prefer to be called by their full name, Sport Utility Vehicle...

    And let’s not even get into the various makes and models. That’s where things get really complicated.

    Interesting. Haven't really thought about it. We call one of em the "59" and the other "SSR". But you've got me thinking. Hmmm. :smile:

    Calling them by their year would imply age discrimination.

    Not if it’s a 69....that’s just naughty
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  • ManticoreManticore Posts: 314
    There is always a not so favorite

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  • txcoastal1txcoastal1 Posts: 10,219
    Verb
    If you like it don’t sell it

    I have sellers remorse with audio and it suxcks
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  • verbverb Posts: 4,801
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Verb
    If you like it don’t sell it

    I have sellers remorse with audio and it suxcks

    Yep. I'm gonna keep her! :smile: Or, for @Viking64 , it! :smile:
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  • verbverb Posts: 4,801
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Verb
    If you like it don’t sell it

    I have sellers remorse with audio and it suxcks

    I imagine you have storage remorse too! Don't you have goodies stashed all over the place? :smile:
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  • GlennDogGlennDog Posts: 1,699
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    Tony M wrote: »
    *They.

    Good point - it is 2019, and who are we to judge the gender of the amp or automobile?

    Now ships... ships are a different matter altogether, right?

    Indeed, Doc
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 5,691
    I had a dream about this McIntosh amp last night. WTF.
    • "Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
  • motorstereomotorstereo Posts: 982
    Clipdat wrote: »
    I had a dream about this McIntosh amp last night. WTF.

    Hopefully it wasn't a wet dream :s
  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 5,691
    I can't really remember what it was about, but I was lusting after the eerie glow of the meters, and enchanted by it's signature unmistakable McIntosh sound quality.
    • "Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
  • HermitismHermitism Posts: 2,208
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  • verbverb Posts: 4,801
    Update. Seller sent me another e-mail. He now upped his price to $500.00 over what I paid for it! OMG! This guy is insane! :smile:
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 5,691
    So weird and awkward. I thought the relationship ended when money and goods were exchanged. You have no obligation to communicate any further with him.

    A price was agreed upon, the transaction was completed and now it's done. I can't wrap my head around this "seller's remorse" stuff.
    • "Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 12,320
    verb wrote: »
    Update. Seller sent me another e-mail. He now upped his price to $500.00 over what I paid for it! OMG! This guy is insane! :smile:

    block him move on.... The only one here that will have any remorse is YOU if you fall for this.
  • txcoastal1txcoastal1 Posts: 10,219
    edited February 4
    verb wrote: »
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Verb
    If you like it don’t sell it

    I have sellers remorse with audio and it suxcks

    I imagine you have storage remorse too! Don't you have goodies stashed all over the place? :smile:

    That's Russ...not Ron

    If you're inquiring about the Dyn C4's shipped to Halen those made it home.

    I took my Usher MD2's to Dallas, Skip sold them, then returned with Dyn C4's
    My wife thought I did a trade plus cash...she had no clue how much more those Dyn's cost

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  • verbverb Posts: 4,801
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    Update. Seller sent me another e-mail. He now upped his price to $500.00 over what I paid for it! OMG! This guy is insane! :smile:

    block him move on.... The only one here that will have any remorse is YOU if you fall for this.

    Yeah I'm gonna put an end to this. An unequivocal NO THANKS is in order.
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 5,691
    Yep, that's a real big boy amp you got there Dave and it's a keeper. It's also a memento of your wife's good luck in Vegas ;)
    • "Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
  • lightman1lightman1 Posts: 10,087
    verb wrote: »
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Verb
    If you like it don’t sell it

    I have sellers remorse with audio and it suxcks

    I imagine you have storage remorse too! Don't you have goodies stashed all over the place? :smile:

    Nope.... That's me
  • verbverb Posts: 4,801
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Yep, that's a real big boy amp you got there Dave and it's a keeper. It's also a memento of your wife's good luck in Vegas ;)

    Exactly! For that reason alone she's a keeper! :smile:
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  • tonybtonyb Posts: 30,573
    Count me curious though...on what the wife bought with her half of the winnings. :)
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  • verbverb Posts: 4,801
    She's a saver! One of many reasons why she is my better half! :smile:
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 12,320
    verb wrote: »
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Verb
    If you like it don’t sell it

    I have sellers remorse with audio and it suxcks

    I imagine you have storage remorse too! Don't you have goodies stashed all over the place? :smile:
    lightman1 wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Verb
    If you like it don’t sell it

    I have sellers remorse with audio and it suxcks

    I imagine you have storage remorse too! Don't you have goodies stashed all over the place? :smile:

    Nope.... That's me

    Like any good squrriel, you must stash a few good nuggets in the proper places.
  • steveinazsteveinaz Posts: 18,692
    verb wrote: »
    Hint: We have a proving grounds in Yuma AZ! :smile:

    I've shipped lots of equipment to YPG. Hello from Ft. Huachuca.
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  • steveinazsteveinaz Posts: 18,692
    It's not that I lie to my wife about equipment cost, it's just that I tell her what I think it should have cost. I think that's a fair compromise.
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