I did something “Normal” today!
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TEAforONE
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I have been going to work everyday,(I’m a letter carrier),but,work has been far from normal. I feel like I’m delivering mail in a post apocalyptic world. However,today I went to the garage and fired up my summer ride,a 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona. Then off to the shed and fired up all four motorcycles. After that,fired up the lawn mower,and cut the lawn for the first time this spring. I have to say,it felt good to do something “normal”. I found it very therapeutic.
What have you done that made you feel normal?
What have you done that made you feel normal?
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Very nice! I fired up my Harley's the other day! Went for a bike (bicycle) ride a few days ago, most likely will go out again today!
Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
Last night the family and I enjoyed a large bonfire in the backyard for a couple of hours...it's still smoldering as I type. We saw more stars than I believe we have ever seen before and only 3 airplanes the entire time.
It was unusual for the planes, as we live about 35 miles from Charlotte-Douglas International airport and usually as one appears over the tree lines, the other one fades out over the other treeline. One right after the other. Not last night. It was surreal but beautiful.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Yesterday delivered a new prepped laptop to an animal hospital for the office manager to use for remote access to her office computer(s) in case she has to work from home, either by necessity or choice. Had a relaxed (masked) in-person personal and professional conversation with the lead doctor there. Stopped by a friend's house on the way home to drop off a couple of things. Also had a lengthy (distanced) talk with him near his front porch.
Nice to be out and about on a beautiful day in metro Atlanta.
Being extra careful for the sake of my octogenarian clients/friends/mother.Expect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.
Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
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So I did get off my arse and went for a bicycle ride!
Stopped and talked to a neighbor on the way back, turns our his wife who works at Henry Ford Medical got infected, as did he, 2 young kids did not, but they all recovered.
I maintained a good distance while talking to him today. Wow. Just never know.
I shared that with the Mrs, and of course she yelled at me. Yep, back to normal! Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
I went to our local lumber yard (NOT Home D, too many people outside just waiting to get in) and bought about $200 worth of materials to start working on finishing our laundry room. I got a bunch of the walls framed out and can't wait to finish it. Thanks to our bathroom fiasco a year ago, most of the stuff in the laundry room got ripped out due to mold from the hidden water leak. It was still functional for washing/drying clothes, but not much to look at. Looking forward to getting this done finally.So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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Rehabbed my grill. New burners, flavor bars, and ignitor. Then polished it. Grill is 10 years old, first time I've had to do anything to it. Buy quality, buy once.
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Rehabbed my grill. New burners, flavor bars, and ignitor. Then polished it. Grill is 10 years old, first time I've had to do anything to it. Buy quality, buy once.
I agree on the Weber’s. I’m on my second. The first lasted about 15 years before I decided to replace it and even then it was only because I wanted a new larger one.
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I have the Weber summit and did the same about 6 months ago
Agree, little money to refurb and like new again2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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We visited, with appropriate distancing, of course, our daughter, son-in-law & two grandchildren. They live 1/2 hour from us. Had an absolutely wonderful afternoon -- outdoors on a beautiful and warm (60 degree) spring day!
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Sounds like all of you had good normal activities. I havent watched the nightly news since thursday so that helps. Changed the oil, spark plug, filter in the lawn mower and cut grass for the first time this year. I sweet talked the wife to give me a nice high and tight haircut since I hadn't been to the barber in 3 months, she did such a good job I doubt I will ever need a barber again she did that good. I also put new tubes on two of the Mountain bikes, and since the yard work is done I plan on us going for a ride after work tommorow. It was like almost normal beautiful sunny spring day. I will probably get a beer sit outside and throw the ball to the dogs here in a bit. Stay Safe everyone.Home Theater
Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable
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Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin
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My parents live about 20 minutes from us; my dad called yesterday and said he was fed up with his 15 year old John Deere not starting and was going to put it by the curb with a free sign on it. He ordered a new one from Lowe’s to be delivered this week. I trailered my riding mower over to his house, mowed his lawn and picked up the old one he was getting rid of. Spent yesterday and today changing the battery, changing the oil and filter, took off the carburetor and cleaned it, replaced the air filter, changed the spark plug, greased the deck, took the engine shroud off and cleaned out the many mouse nests in there and replaced the deck belt. Runs like a top now. Told my dad to cancel his order on the new one but he refused so I am giving the John Deere to my father in law who just had his hip replaced awhile back. Spent a bit of time talking to my parents from a good distance (after my moms health scare over the summer I want to be extra careful around them). Was nice to get outside and have a project to work on. I am almost out of projects here - but going to clean out the shed, run electrical, hang some shop lights and rearrange a workspace In there this week / next weekend.Shawn
AVR: Marantz SR-5011
Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
Front: Polk LsiM703
Rear: LSI fx
Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
DVD Player: Sony PS4 -
Rode my Goldwing to Costco and kept my Aerostich suit on with my mask and riding gloves on in store. Picked up 4 dozen eggs and laundry detergent. Then rode to Menards and picked up some new wall outlets for my daughters room. Came home and tilled the garden.
Love yours. DMIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?” -
Started some planting in the veggie garden, can't put too much in yet as nights are still dipping below freezing. Replaced some raise bed borders with rough cut 4X4s after treating with linseed oil. Then emptied 3 truck loads(8' bed) of crushed stone by hand onto the garden paths. Put some burgers on the grill and enjoyed an IPA on the deck as a reward for my hard work.Yep, my name really is Bob.
Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub. -
Trimmed some low hanging branches on the big tree in my back yard which I have to do every few years so the grass would get enough sunlight to grow. Planted some flowers, pulled some weeds and did a general clean up of the back yard around our deck. Going to replace one of our deck fans and repair some of the grout on our flagstone patio.
Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, SVS 3000 Micro, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 12AWG OCC Speaker Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha Analog Interconnect Cables, Douglas Connection Alpha 11 OCC Custom Power Cable, Signal Power Cable, Furman PL-8C 15 Power Conditioner, Sony 65" 900F, Sony UBP-X700, Fios, Apple TV 4K, Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables.
