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I don't normally do birthday greetings for long absent Head-casers, but noticed that @Duggeh turned 40 today. Seems like only yesterday that he was a young Scottish squire experimenting with large obscure headphones. If you happen to see this, then I hope you are well, Duggeh, and would love to hear tales of your middle age! Cheers!

Peaky Blinders (Netflix) - I know I am so late (like, ten years late!) to this party, but here we are finally. Binged thru the first two seasons, & started series #3. Not perfect, but lots of "fun" (usually in a dark-ish way). Dang, life was harsh not so long ago.

Rush - mark deux

Also hung some non functional "decorative" curtains.

Goddamn. Just learned that DJ Dan died at 57. I did a 4 hour set downstairs at the legendary afterhours club Rise in Boston while he headlined in the main room upstairs in late 2012. A few months later, I helped run a show where he played in early 2013. This was the upstairs before DJ Dan started playing. The number of people in it tripled by the end of the night. I don't have many photos of the downstairs ...because I DJ'd for 4 hours, but this is one long exposure taken with me braced against a couch. The 2013 show was amazing. I saw a bunch of jaded drum n bass and dubstep fans realizing that house music was a lot of fun. I only spoke to him briefly, because I had a job (or more to the point, like 20 jobs) to do. He seemed like a very chill, down to earth guy, especially for someone as famous as he was. 57 is crazy young to pass.

Listened to this on Qobuz yesterday while doing yardwork. The sound quality and performance is outstanding. I recognized two of the songs from my youth but never noticed how good the band was. I'm going to have to track this down on a physical format. It's a keeper. Thanks for rec.

I have chosen Omron G6KU-2F relays, 5.2 mm high. Present space between pcb and heat sink is 9 mm. Can be increase with 1.5 mm. Use of a mica insulator will add another 2 mm. According to datasheet allowed ambient temperature is up to 85 degrees Celsius. Small 3D printed tool to bend output transistor legs. Makes my life easier. Intend to send gerbers to fabhouse in a few days.

Turned This: Into This: Because: This:

Flea's trumpet focused Honora. I'm not in the RHCP fan base (but am Jane's Addiction), so surprised at how enjoyable this is. ex.

Unsurprisingly, A fair amount of UK specific context is assumed, but a lot of this has been in the global news because of the people involved and public interest. Besides, it's nice to have a cold open / any content without a certain individual. Enjoy.

The cat looks really embarrassed

Few more from the interwebz via my drive. The one about chocolate I especially love because it is SO much Karen - sent it to her sisters and one said she cried she laughed so hard.

Saw a posting for this band on FB, checked more out and I like it! They do a couple of good covers on their album.... One original, one cover:

Yum. I love a good Puttanesca. Thanks for the recipe.

Too remote to protest, so I fought against clean air. Last varietal that I received in the gift pack for my buddy. Gurkha Beauty - 6,5”x58 A really nice smoke. Heading into the 30s again with 20s tomorrow. This winter will end at some point. I think I'm in the third or fourth false spring.

The wifey and her bestie cooked up a homemade pasta puttanesca last night that was spectacular. I got curious so searched a bit... This recipe from the NYT garnered a lot of love for those less inclined to eyeball it... https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11583-pasta-puttanesca HS

Godspeed, James Tolkan.... https://deadline.com/2026/03/james-tolkan-dead-back-to-the-future-top-gun-1236768221/ HS

If they can fix the QC issues everybody is talking about, then I'm hyped. I never had issues with my sets but then again... I don't use them all that much.

I'm also interested in Halo Acoustics though I can't find their headphones in stock at Taobao. I also heard they're making a headphone in the 10,000 RMB range.

mientras tanto en México, if Only

Root Down - Live ! by Jimmy Smith (1972) https://open.qobuz.com/album/0060254782508 Example: Getting a Friday groove on with Jimmy.