I Love Winter

BlueFox
BlueFox Posts: 15,251
edited December 2009 in The Clubhouse
I love winter. My windows are closed, my neighbors are inside with their windows closed, and I can just sit back and listen to music without hearing my neighbors, or disturbing them. Plus, the technology used in my two Cambridge-Audio 840W amps causes them to get hotter than Hades. In the summer it makes listening with windows closed almost unbearable, but in the winter it keeps the room toasty. I hope global warming screws up the weather so bad that it is winter year round. ;)
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    LOL I live in the middle of no where so I can listen to mine anytime I want. As long as the parents aren't home.
    HT setup
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    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited December 2009
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    LOL I live in the middle of no where so I can listen to mine anytime I want. As long as the parents aren't home.

    lol, middle of no where here also, opposite situation. I have to wait until the kids are not home. :p
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2009
    Must be nice. When I retire I will move to the middle of no where. It sounds like an ideal place. ;)
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,382
    edited December 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Must be nice. When I retire I will move to the middle of no where. It sounds like an ideal place. ;)

    It is... until it snows and the plows take a week to get to your house.:p
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited December 2009
    It's been snowing off and on for two days, but we still only have a dusting. I hear ya about the plow. I live on a private road and the landlord plows it when he feels like it. His house is right on the main road. Luckily I'm the closest to the main road out of the three places back here and get to drive in every one else's tracks.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    stop it....
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited December 2009
    Sorry, I don't control the weather
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    It is... until it snows and the plows take a week to get to your house.:p


    Of course, being retired all I need is a winter supply of beer and food, so the plows can take all the time they need. :D
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited December 2009
    Started snowing here on Tuesday and hasn't stopped yet. Started to stick to the ground Friday, we have about 5" now. Can't complain, last year we had over 3' by Thanksgiving, and had record snowfall that didn't quit until May! Usually stops in March.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Must be nice. When I retire I will move to the middle of no where. It sounds like an ideal place. ;)

    Oh ya it is fun. Kind of nice. My neighbor lives about a quarter mile back in the woods so his outdoor polk speakers can be cranked up all night long with no one getting man. It is pretty fun.:p
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2009
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    Oh ya it is fun. Kind of nice. My neighbor lives about a quarter mile back in the woods so his outdoor polk speakers can be cranked up all night long with no one getting man. It is pretty fun.:p

    A previous neighbor was an alcoholic who would stay up all night Friday and Saturday drinking with his alcoholic friends. While I could care less about that (been there, still do it once in a while) he had outdoor speakers that got louder and louder the drunker he got. I called the cops on him so many times he finally got the hint and moved. I gave up trying to reason with him when he was drunk since he was a differant person then.

    One time it was pretty funny. After the cops came down on him one Friday, the next night around 2 AM he was out back yelling "I'll give you something to call the police for.", and proceeded to haul his stereo outside and set it up. After he started blasting it, the 'more' sober of his friends managed to get him inside and shut it down.

    While I like music, I try not to impose it on others, and I hate it when I am assualted by someone elses music.

    So, the middle of no where sounds like the perfect place.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2009
    LOL well we stop playing his around 10 or so. But no one can hear it anyway.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • sk1939
    sk1939 Posts: 295
    edited December 2009
    Well, this town is in the middle of nowhere ( I think).....I found out that I'm 2 1/2 hours from Toronto, and 6 1/2 from my parents house....

    Living in the middle of nowhere has it's perks (few people, do almost whatever you want, quiet, private) and disadvantages (utilities are a pain, emergency services, snow, road conditions). Like everything, it's a matter if the pros outweigh (or for somethings outmaneuver) the cons.
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited December 2009
    I'm in the middle of 5 acres so the volume is always up.

    Bill
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited December 2009
    I hate plowing driveways in the middle of nowhere
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    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,032
    edited December 2009
    I'm in the middle of no where too....funny, I don't recall seing you! :)

    I learned after our first winter here to get my own truck/plow. I learned after last winter's ice storms to supply my own heating fuel(oil truck would not deliver for days) so now I cut firewood and use the oil burner as back up.

    I don't really love the winter though...although I do find myself "listening" to music more in winter. In nicer weather we are normally outside with music for background while playing some sort of outdoor games(horseshoes, redneck golf, etc) or just chillin' around the "campfire". It is nice that we can crank up the tunes if we so desire without offending anybody...I think the deer are starting to like it too! I used to really piss off one of my neighbors when we were in town with our music....I think they really looked forward to winter!
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,999
    edited December 2009
    In middle of one of the newest developments in the burbs. We are to get about 20cms of snow on Wed. We are on a side street, it doesn't get plowed usually till we are sleeping the night after the storm. Thank god for winter tires and having an SUV. as for neighbours...well, every where we look...there is someone looking back at us...
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  • Phil Dawson
    Phil Dawson Posts: 288
    edited December 2009
    Living in the middle of nowhere is great - but it was -16 at my house this morning - so I'm not so fond of this winter stuff.
    Phil
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited December 2009
    Livingston, always wanted to visit. Got as far as Bozeman once and also had a rental house in Missoula in the erly '90's (wife from there). We lost our power last night for 5 hours and I live 10 minutes from the state capitol. It was 5 in the p.m. and 26 degrees outside. Finally got power back at 10 and the first thing I did was turned on some music. Got to bed at 2 (after watching & listening to some clips of things blowing up) and back up at 5:30.
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited December 2009
    I wish I could enjoy winter..I live in Florida, there are no seasons. Its just hot, a little less hot, or raining lol
    - Jeremy

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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited December 2009
    sorry guys, I like the summer!
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    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
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    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

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    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited December 2009
    God I wish I lived in the middle of nowhere...as long as i could still have broadband internet!

    Although I'd trade all that for a house of my own....packing 2 kids and my wife into a 2-bedroom duplex right now. The old lady next door doesn't seem to appreciate my movies knocking things off her walls.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited December 2009
    If the neighbors complain about the stereo, I just turn it up until I can't hear them complain anymore. They sure make some funny faces in my window when that happens.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Sorry, I don't control the weather

    Stop giving me excuses...
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,382
    edited December 2009
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    sorry guys, I like the summer!


    Yeah... good luck with Summer. I heard she likes real men.:p;)
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited December 2009
    MrNightly wrote: »
    Stop giving me excuses...

    Okay you got me ...I'm God. How do you think I am always watching you?
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Okay you got me ...I'm God. How do you think I am always watching you?

    Ya, I knew even God would be jealous of the things I can do.... I forgive you for always peeping in on me.
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited December 2009
    I didn't know I made it possible for a man to be **** with him self. I tried to look away but was struck with fear, me the Almighty frightened by a mere mortal.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited December 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Yeah... good luck with Summer. I heard she likes real men.:p;)

    Good one
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    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited December 2009
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    I didn't know I made it possible for a man to be **** with him self. I tried to look away but was struck with fear, me the Almighty frightened by a mere mortal.

    I know... you really could have spared me a little of this here... i mean, it's good and impressive and all that, but really, you could have at least given me curtains on the windows too...
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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