A great weekend with a surreal ending...

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,077
edited February 2010 in The Clubhouse
Had a GREAT weekend this weekend....a little bit of everything.

First, had Friday off....so, got in a round of golf and hit it better than I have in a couple of years. I finally started swinging it like I was back in 2007....I won't bore you with the details, but I had an epiphany and figured out what had wrecked my swing...

Got home from the golf course to find that FedEx delivered TLW's new SurroundBar 360 DVD theater....review forthcoming...but this thing is the real deal. AWESOME and oh so simple. I LOVE this thing!!!

So, then Jerry comes in from Atlanta on Saturday to pick up the 2.3tl's. Man, what a pretty emotional thing that was. On the one hand....they probably (other than PF) haven't got 100 hours on them in the past three or four years. They aren't going to displace the Quads....so, really, what's the point of just letting them sit there and rot? Well, still, I LOVE those things....anyhow, Jerry is a GREAT guy. We had a lovely meal, courtesy of TLW, had a good listen to the 2.3tl's and just had a great time. Did I mention what a great guy Jerry is? He's lucky he turned out to be such a great guy or else I would have not let him leave with them...and the deal is that when/if he tires of them, I will buy them back. So Jerry spent the night.....we packed up the speakers in his SUV and away he went....

Spent a lovely afternoon with the TLW....man, I love that broad. What she married me for is a total mystery.....

So then I load up the Toyota with a few new LP's....a Manley Shrimp preamp and trek back to NC. The neighbor said that the street and my driveway is pretty icy. Hey, I'm from Maine. I know ice....no problem. WRONG. Holy SHIITE. My driveway/lawn is a SHEET of ice about 4 inches thick....oh, and it's a pretty steep incline. So, park the car on the street. No f*cking way I'm getting up the driveway....or the lawn. I had to walk up my neighbors driveway.....then jump the fence into my yard, while carrying the dog. It's the damndest thing I've ever seen. I busted my **** three times trying to get up the driveway and lawn. Eff me...and the poor dog, he has NO idea what the hell this all is.

Hey, did I mention what a cool guy Jerry is? He really needs to get more involved here!

BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited January 2010
    Cool deal. And not "ice on my driveway" cool either.

    I'd like to hear what wrecked your golf swing.

    Who the hell is Jerry? Probably indicative of his level of involvement and why it is being called for an increase.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited January 2010
    I want pics of your **** and the dogs going over the fence.
    If...
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2010
    Ron-P wrote:
    I want pics of your **** and the dogs going over the fence.

    Not me! There are some things that should never appear in a photograph...and I'm not talking about the dog.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,467
    edited January 2010
    Ron-P wrote: »
    I want pics of your **** and the dogs going over the fence.

    Yeah, BDT hopping a fence!?! This I've got to see. :D
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  • mykcrawford
    mykcrawford Posts: 14
    edited January 2010
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2010
    well sorry you are getting the kind of cold icy winters we usually get this time of year.. while we are enjoying some sun but still cool. but no snow.

    and yeah who is Jerry? sorry you decided to get rid of the SDA's, it's sad to see them go out the door.. but we're all just keepers of them, till they move on to another person to enjoy them.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    Guys,,Jerry is jerryj12 (screename), I first met him about a year and a half ago when he picked up a Dennon 2910 that I had for sale.He has been a very good friend ever since.He has really got his audio learn in overdrive,,he has gone from a nice HT solid state system to a couple of 2 ch rigs.I'll let him tell you about them.He,he,, he does not post post that much because when he's home he's jammin.So yesterday afternoon,,I get the call,and meet him at his house,,one young guy,and 1 old guy(me) totin' the 2.3tl's upstairs,,, so we move the 1C's from their place of honor,,quickly make up a pair of jumpers,, warm up the Cary 120S,,Belles 20a,,Jolida,,,and wait,,lol,, what 5 mins,, I was able to listen to about 3 songs when It was time for me to go,,how do they sound,,, very authoritive,quite revealing and at the same time very intimate,,with tight bass that you can hear,,,and feel,, when I left,he had a smile so big that it will require a plastic surgeon to remove it.I'm very happy for him,cause I've been able to be a part,and share in his audio journey.He is in fact a great guy,,a real friend,,you know the type,, the kind of person that you don't mind loaning a piece of gear to audition,cause you know you'll get it back in as good or maybe better shape than you loaned it in.as far as posting,,it might be kinda difficult since he got his new toy,,but I know where he be,,he,he--good on you Jerry,, a good example of what a Club Polk member is all about.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited February 2010
    Jerry called me last night and he was plum giddy about the 2.3's! He has the Cary tuber running them and said life is better with the sound. Heading to his house in a couple weeks to take a listen. Jerry is good people. He lets me into his house.:D Top notch deal Troy! Tel TLW I said Howdy.
    Sorry to hear about your ****.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    Hey Russ,, remember those Vandersteen's that Jerry USED to have?;)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited February 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Hey Russ,, remember those Vandersteen's that Jerry USED to have?;)
    USED To!:confused: hmmmm..
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited February 2010
    Jstas wrote: »
    Cool deal. And not "ice on my driveway" cool either.

    I'd like to hear what wrecked your golf swing.

    Who the hell is Jerry? Probably indicative of his level of involvement and why it is being called for an increase.

    Well, I wasn't rotating my torso through the ball.....basically, I was swinging through the ball with my arms and my upper body was stuck behind. At least that's what it felt like. I mean, I have been playing 'decent' but I used to hit the ball pretty high and VERY straight. I couldn't miss with the driver.

    Well, about 2-3 years ago, I started duck hooking.....and I couldn't stop it. Well, I finally got it to where I could keep it on the lot...but I couldn't hit fairways with any regularity, I'd lost some distance and I was hitting the ball much lower.

    Well, I was practicing my short game friday and I was hitting some lob shots over a bunker....well, anyway, long story short...I had an 'aha' moment...I went to the range, hit a bucket and there I was. I just pictured rotating my chest and arms through the shot together.....what it actually looks like may be different, but that's what I'm envisioning.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2010
    Great stuff Troy and very funny. I've heard Jerry is a great guy from other members so I'm not suprised by your accolades.

    Go to a proctologist, he'll hook you up with one of those roid lifesaver tubes for your sore butt.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2010
    I got this great picture in my head of Troy holding the dog and hopping the fence it must have been funny to watch. Troy I need to make a trip down to the NC casa soon.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2010
    TroyD wrote: »
    So, park the car on the street. No f*cking way I'm getting up the driveway....or the lawn. I had to walk up my neighbors driveway.....then jump the fence into my yard, while carrying the dog. It's the damndest thing I've ever seen. I busted my **** three times trying to get up the driveway and lawn. Eff me...and the poor dog, he has NO idea what the hell this all is.


    BDT

    At my old house I had about a 50' incline from the front door to the street and the same situation. I got really pissed after making it most of the way and ending up back in the middle of the street on my **** a few times. Somehow taking my shoes and socks off allowed me to make it. Damn cold too! :eek:
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2010
    madmax wrote: »
    At my old house I had about a 50' incline from the front door to the street and the same situation. I got really pissed after making it most of the way and ending up back in the middle of the street on my **** a few times. Somehow taking my shoes and socks off allowed me to make it. Damn cold too! :eek:

    A podiatrist can get rid of those scales on the bottom of your feet!:D
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited February 2010
    Hi my name is Jerry and I have an addiction to audio. :D

    Troy, you and Wendy made me feel like part of the family. If anyone has not had the pleasure of meeting these two people, you really don't know what you are missing. I hope you will will come to Atlanta and let me try to return the favor. We will cook for you, but I will never be able to top a pot roast like that in my life. GREAT Stuff!!! I wish the world was full of people like you two.
    I cant thank you enough for selling the 2.3s to me. I promise to take good care of them and they will never leave my house unless you know about it. I have had my heart set on a pair since Jessie talked to me about them last year.

    I am cleaning up the Man Cave and hope to have some pics up tonight.

    I have made many great friends here. There is nothing like a great support group for an audioholic like my self. Thank you all very much. Sorry I don't post much. I sometimes think my posts are not very good and by the time I read them 7 thousand times I talk my self out of posting it all together. :) I don't there is a day that goes by that I don't visit here and get my read on.
    O crap, am I a lurker?:eek:

    Pics up soon. With more updates.

    Thanks again Troy and Wendy for a fantastic weekend.
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited February 2010
    All together now HELLO JERRY!!!!
    Sig to be updated after dealing with the insurance company:(:(:(
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2010
    I am sure you wll enjoy them. The couple of times that I got to listen to them made we want a pair. Troy and Wendi are great people and know how to host a party.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,467
    edited February 2010
    madmax wrote: »
    At my old house I had about a 50' incline from the front door to the street and the same situation. I got really pissed after making it most of the way and ending up back in the middle of the street on my **** a few times. Somehow taking my shoes and socks off allowed me to make it. Damn cold too! :eek:

    It would have helped if you had an effing sidewalk! ;)
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,467
    edited February 2010
    Jerry, no "i"

    Since that slacker BDT never played them I'm glad you got 'em. It also gives me hope that the crossovers will finally get upgraded.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited February 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    It also gives me hope that the crossovers will finally get upgraded.

    Talked to George D. this afternoon. He said to get in touch with you and get your thoughts on what caps to use. If you don't mind I may give you a buzz soon. :)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,467
    edited February 2010
    If you don't mind I may give you a buzz soon.

    Look forward to it.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    Specifically,, your thoughts on the metal oxide?? resistors,,and your thoughts on the other caps,,as I'm a sonicap crossover guy.I know that some folks speak highly of the Clarity caps, me,I have no personal experience with them.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited February 2010
    Ok, Here are the pics to prove it happened.:)


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    Did not realize these were so big.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited February 2010
    I wanna have your love-child Jerry. We can start in a couple weeks. Warm up my recliner please.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited February 2010
    Lookin' GOOD!

    I'm sad and thrilled all at the same time. I WILL be coming to visit!!

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited February 2010
    TroyD wrote: »
    Lookin' GOOD!

    I'm sad and thrilled all at the same time. I WILL be coming to visit!!

    BDT

    The door is ALWAYS open. Hell, if not I will leave you a key.:)
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited February 2010
    lightman1 wrote: »
    I wanna have your love-child Jerry. We can start in a couple weeks. Warm up my recliner please.

    Your pillow and blanket will be ready when you get here. :)

    Can someone teach me how to do the multiple quote thing?
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2010
    jerryj12 wrote:
    Can someone teach me how to do the multiple quote thing?


    Cut and paste...cut and paste....

    TroyD wrote:
    Lookin' GOOD!

    I'm sad and thrilled all at the same time. I WILL be coming to visit!!

    jerryj12 wrote:
    The door is ALWAYS open. Hell, if not I will leave you a key.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited February 2010
    There is a multi quote button right next to the quote button :)
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