Anyone from Iowa

ajsankot
ajsankot Posts: 141
edited April 2009 in The Clubhouse
Hey Guys,

Just seeing if anyone is from the sate of Iowa or near by?
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,679
    edited March 2009
    Well ..... lessee ......


    Steve Allen
    Fran Allison (of Kukla, Fran, and Ollie fame)
    Tom Arnold
    Bix Beiderbecke
    Laura Flynn Boyle
    Johnny Carson !
    Lephe Wells Coates (invented the word, "Blizzard")
    Lee DeForest
    Mamie Eisenhower
    Fred Grandy (Love Boat)
    Doug Henning
    Herbert Hoover
    James T. Kirk
    John L. Lewis
    Kate Mulgrew
    Donna Reed
    Slipknot
    Sullivan Brothers
    Tiny Tim
    Mark Twain
    Marcia Wallace (Bob Newhart Show)
    JOHN WAYNE
    Gene Wilder
    Wilbur and Orville Wright

    ....that's all that I can think of.

    There might be some Iowa Polkies on here; that would be interesting to find out.


    Welcome, ajsankot


    ;):)
    Sal Palooza
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    I split my time between my farm in the Ames/Des Moines area and my place in the northern IL area. I grew up in the Des Moines area.
    DKG999
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited March 2009
    South Dakota.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited March 2009
    Wilbur Wright was born in Millville, Henry County, Indiana. http://www.wwbirthplace.com/pages/history.php

    Orville was born in Dayton,Oh

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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited March 2009
    Ames, IA (currently in school)

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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited March 2009
    Former Iowan. Currently playing at being a Texan.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,679
    edited March 2009
    ND13 wrote: »
    Wilbur Wright was born in Millville, Henry County, Indiana. http://www.wwbirthplace.com/pages/history.php

    Orville was born in Dayton,Oh

    http://www.nndb.com/people/985/000031892/


    No slipping nothing by you guys ! :o
    Sal Palooza
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    I'm not from there but I travel there allot since I work for Deere.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited March 2009
    Today, I had to go on a field trip with my 9yr old to Henry County Indiana's Historical Society. I knew about Wilbur from living here for 11+yrs, but had my memory jogged today.

    Got some cool shots of some old Victrolas, cylinder music boxes and others. I'll get them posted later on. Madmax should get a kick out of them.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • ajsankot
    ajsankot Posts: 141
    edited March 2009
    Sweet I am currently In Ames at school as well
    I was just curious how many forum members we had from Iowa. Its cool to see there is a fair number. Maybe we should make a social group on the forum or something?
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  • lunazul
    lunazul Posts: 781
    edited March 2009
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    former iowan. Currently playing at being a texan.

    ...+1...
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  • ajsankot
    ajsankot Posts: 141
    edited March 2009
    What are all of you guys doing down in Texas?
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  • lunazul
    lunazul Posts: 781
    edited March 2009
    These bones don't agree with the cold so much anymore.
    I do miss having actual seasons though.
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  • ajsankot
    ajsankot Posts: 141
    edited March 2009
    Snow is gone its that gray rainy season now with just bits of sunshine to keep your hopes up for summer
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited March 2009
    ajsankot wrote: »
    What are all of you guys doing down in Texas?

    God, I wonder some days! I passed up a job in Des Moines about 2 years ago. The cost of housing construction and the taxes were too high compared to staying here... But, I do miss the summers up there. And, the down-to-earth people.

    Speaking of down-to-earth, one really odd observation we made while working with the builders up there - very few homes had a master bath worth a damn, and even fewer had private toilet rooms in the master baths. Only a couple builders would consider a change to their plans to accomadate that... I guess Iowegens don't have an issue with doing their business in front of their spouses...
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  • ajsankot
    ajsankot Posts: 141
    edited March 2009
    Never really thought about that much I must say. I live in a fraternity house right now so just about anything seems nice and spacious than this place haha. I know my parents have a huge master bath but not separate room for the toilet. It just seems like one of the lavish expenses that that Iowans don't seem to want to spend money on would be my guess
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    We have separate outhouses at the farm. Does that count?
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited March 2009
    Trust me, once the "honeymoon phase" is over, having a separate room to do some business will not seem like a lavish expense. Cost of materials for a door, a couple studs, a slab or two of domestically produced sheetrock should run less than $300. For a five year occupancy, that should be about 16 cents per day.

    Yes, the separate outhouses count in both Iowa and Illinois, probably not in South Dakota or Minnesota though.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2009
    In the currency of marital bliss - priceless!
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  • ajsankot
    ajsankot Posts: 141
    edited March 2009
    Haha
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  • ajsankot
    ajsankot Posts: 141
    edited March 2009
    Do any of you guys know any cool places in IA to buy audio gear not priced through the roof
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited March 2009
    I'm up in North Central Iowa bout two hours north of DM. As far as any good places to buy audio gear around here good luck with that It seems that not too many people are into that. I find it hard to even find a shop within driving distance to listen to anything before buying.
    Sig to be updated after dealing with the insurance company:(:(:(
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited March 2009
    Maybe if we could find enough guys and gals in the area we could put together some kind of little get together and listen to a few rigs that everyone has?
    Sig to be updated after dealing with the insurance company:(:(:(
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited March 2009
    Let's not forget Radar from MASH. ;)
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited March 2009
    My sister lives in Atkins Iowa, know where that is??
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  • ajsankot
    ajsankot Posts: 141
    edited March 2009
    I do know where Atkins is. Getting together would be cool or at least knowing people semi close to maybe swap some gear between or something is cool. Sad thing is I don't have much still being in school. I got some stuff though haha
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited March 2009
    ajsankot wrote: »
    What are all of you guys doing down in Texas?

    Working. In North Iowa the only choice is turning sod for a living.
    No thanks, been there, done that.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited March 2009
    raiders - where are you located?

    I'm originally from Osage... I'm assuming if you're from North Central Iowa, you'll know where I'm talking about ;)

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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited March 2009
    dbaldus wrote: »
    raiders - where are you located?

    I'm originally from Osage... I'm assuming if you're from North Central Iowa, you'll know where I'm talking about ;)

    Rockford for me. I seem to recall a nice brunette from Osage and a bottle
    of tequila. And damn little else from that night.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited March 2009
    I lived in Spencer Iowa for six years. I now call that my second home. People that are originally from Iowa think I am crazy, but Iowa is one of the best mid-western states. Great people, great meat, great food, and cheap housing.

    What I really miss is going to the local farmer on the corner during a hot summer day and picking up a bag of sweet candy corn.
    Sean
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