Going Home Finally

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited August 2008 in The Clubhouse
After 97 days on the road working 7 days a week and having only 8 days off but only 4 in a row I am finally going home for a rest. I haven't heard any of my rigs since I've been gone. The stereo in my truck has had to do for the time being. I've tweaked that sucker till I can't tweak it anymore. I must have close to 50 packages waiting for me at home and at Mary's house. It should be like Christmas when I get home. I have new speakers, pre/pro, amps, DAC's, tubes, albums, stands, cables of all types, isolation cones, isolation decks, CDP's, bass management, subs, surge protectors, power conditioners and all kinds of other stuff.

I plan on taking EVERY 2 channel rig (4) down and starting all over again with the combination of gear. I'll throw some of the newly aquired stuff in the mixes and see what happens. I have a new HT set-up to put together. New wiring to run in the walls. I have walls to paint and furniture to buy for the listening rooms. Albums to frame and posters to "have" matted and framed. There are cases of wine to sample. I have a mini Polkfest to attend. My son plays with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on Saturday night. I have a phone NOT to answer. (actually 4 phones NOT to answer) I will fell a tree across my driveway to keep people out of the house and bothering me.

Its almost a 4 day drive from California to Georgia, but I have lots of sights along the way. I'll take a different route back home as I've seen the sights along Route 66 & I-40 when I came out west. The World's Largest Ketchup Bottle will have to wait till next trip. I'll map out a few audio stores to hit along the way to break the boredom of the ride. I'll pick up a topless hitch hiker (female) along the way for company. It should be an interesting trip back home. I can't wait to get there and sleep in my own bed for a change. Best of all I have a group of Polkies to meet on the 16th. Some new and some I've already met. And all that glorious gear waiting for me at home to put my ears on.

See you guys in a few days.

Chuck
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,846
    edited August 2008
    Glad to hear it bro. You deserve some major downtime after working like that.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    Bill, I have a present for you. Will you be making it to Ben's on the 16th? If not I need for you to call me so I can get this to you. PM me and I'll give you one of my phone numbers.

    Chuck
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    I'm going :)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I'm going :)

    I hope so, or at least warn the neighbors WE are coming.

    Chuck

    PS...whats in the secret box?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    A secret;)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited August 2008
    cali to ga, how depressing :D

    actually I've never been to either place :(
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited August 2008
    Good to hear.

    engtaz
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,846
    edited August 2008
    Chuck,
    I won't be able to get to Bens. Gotta pick up family from the airport that day and otherwise too busy with the little ones.

    No rush on getting that 'gift' from you, that is, unless you want to get it out of your truck to lighten the load, which I would understand. I'll shoot you my phone#.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    billbillw wrote: »
    Chuck,
    I won't be able to get to Bens. Gotta pick up family from the airport that day and otherwise too busy with the little ones.

    No rush on getting that 'gift' from you, that is, unless you want to get it out of your truck to lighten the load, which I would understand. I'll shoot you my phone#.

    Drop it off at my place. That way Bill will have to come over eventually;):)
    Seriously Bill is welcome anytime if this helps.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2008
    I'm glad you are able to get some time off. Drive safely!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2008
    Looks like you really deserve some rest. It wil be great to open al those boxes and hook up new gear. Enjoy!!!
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2008
    I've made that drive on a whim before, and it's a brute. Happy trails!
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited August 2008
    Chuck,

    Let me know when you get home I have a package for you!:)
    Carl

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    Thanks Carl. You got PM. Lets see who gets to Georgia first. Me or the package.

    Chuck
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    OK, I've made it to Rock Springs, Wyoming. Only 1,663 miles to go.

    Chuck
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited August 2008
    my family used to live there before I was born. Keep your ride between the lines and the county mounties off your tail :)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2008
    stereo_luver wrote: »
    OK, I've made it to Rock Springs, Wyoming. Only 1,663 miles to go.

    Chuck

    Surfing the internet and driving at the same time kills over 10,000 people a day. Or so my sources tell me.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    Surfing the internet and driving at the same time kills over 10,000 people a day. Or so my sources tell me.

    Then they should outlaw the laptop mounts and power inverters....LOL

    Chuck
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited August 2008
    If you are going anywhere near Kenosha, WI....LMK via a phone call.

    Glad to hear you are comin' home! I'll see you this weekend. Yes, that's a threat. :p
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2008
    I've done the cali to South Carolina trip in 32 hrs when I was in the Marines. Oh boy I was hurting afterward. Good to see you have a well thought out plan on ya way back. Enjoy it and safe trip brother.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    My well thought out plan. Listen to the Garmin and drive until I drop. I suggest you all not follow my plan. Its muder.

    Chuck
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