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Todd! Hope you had a great 46th yesterday while we were marveling that Dave Brubeck was 90. May you be as healthy and productive as he has been over these last 44 years. Cheers!

I'm considering converting my garage to a music/home theater. I am considering doing it with my brother in law. He is a pretty handy and with a good set of plans, should be able to do this with my limited assistance. I've been searching for plans online but I haven't been able to find actual plans and/or materials needed. I realize this will vary depending on size, etc. This brings me to my question. Is there anyone here that would be able to do a design for me? I would be willing to pay for the assistance. The garage is 20' x 18'. I am figuring the room would be 15' x 12' (could be a bit bigger or smaller). I want to leave some room for storage. Electrical w…

Happy Birthday ! Have a great one

First, I want to say many humble thanks for all of your support in the past. Our non-profit, Communities of Belonging, are so happy to be having our 4th annual Walk for Belonging as a part of the national Second Chance Month. April 26, 2025, Green Lake, Seattle... As with many non-profits, we are always struggling with funds to keep things running. And sad to say that our mission is under direct attack. Grants that have helped us in the past have been cut or eliminated. Our message of "We Believe in a World where Everyone Belongs" is not supported under the current administration. We have an opportunity to open another house, and are actively w…

RIP Joe Paterno

Enjoy: ARTLURKER THE RAPE TUNNEL By Sheila Zareno

Some asshole backed into my brand new car on the street and didn't even have the decency to leave any info. It most likely won't cost that much to fix, but that just ate into my new wheel fund. rrRRRRRR!

Well while browsing I got confirmation of the cancellation of two of the few shows that I liked. I really liked Surface and it is definitely gone. Invasion is also history. Invasion started slower but in the end I was caught up in it. I also looked at the announced new shows, and not one looks like I?d find it interesting. Shows that I will watch if I get a chance. How I Met Your Mother ? The only comedy that I currently watch. Neil Patrick Harris is fantastic as Barney. Law and order C.I. Lost Smallville On pay TV. It's cheaper to not subscribe and buy the DVD's when they are released. Weeds Deadwood I can?t remember TV ever being this crappy, ever.

Watch out Head-Fi!!!!!!!!

Have an incredible day!

Happy birthday, Knucks! When are you going to start gaming again?

A pictorial tour of a dildo factory. I've always wondered how they made those rubber penises.

Have a good one! Cheers

Happy birthday, Gene! Hope your day is filled with things to please you.

I'm not sure if Catcher has been made into a movie - yet. certainly, as an immensely popular work for near 6 decades there are those that would be chomping at the bit to do so. and since i can't find a more appropriate forum here goes: J.D. Salinger Dies at 91: The Hermit Crab of American Letters - TIME J. D. Salinger News - The New York Times J. D. Salinger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday, dude. I hope you had a good one. Cheers!

Have an incredible day!

Happy Birthday my friend - may there be beer, whiskey, knives and watches!!

Happy Birthday Søren!

I'm looking to sell some of my vinyl. I've sold plenty of CDs online, but I've actually never shipped vinyl. Does anyone have an recommendations for boxes to ship vinyl in safely? My go to source for this kind of stuff is usually Bags Unlimited, so I'm looking at these: http://www.bagsunlimited.com/p-3129-album-mailer-folder.aspx Anyone have an other recommendations? Thanks!

I went out to the mailbox today, and heard a little rustling in the bushes next to the house. Knew immediately, and visually verified it was Momma Rabbit, who is a regular in the hood. I see her out grazing every night, and it makes for a country feel in the middle of Dallas... along with the squirrels, hawks (that love squirrels and rabbits), and the occasional bobcat, who loves anything furry, including household pets. Well, I step into the bushes trying to get Momma to move along, but, I think the babies were close by, and, perhaps her burrow (or one of) is next to my house - haven't yet checked. So, Raoul, http://home.swbell.net/pabbi/Raoul1c.jpg, goes out late …

I have a couple of items up on Audiogon. One item retails for $9000 (Still a current product) and I believe that I am asking a fair price of $5000. So I receive an offer for $3500. To me that is pretty serious Low Balling. Especially considering that the ad has only been up for a couple of hours. I could maybe see if the ad had been up for 3 weeks and the item hasn't sold yet, but for a new ad? If I were interested in a similar item I'd offer something like $4250 - $4500. A still substantial discount off the asking price, but not insultingly low either. So am I wrong in considering such an offer Low Balling?

I see the old guard here. And some old friends in its ranks. Anybody remembers me?

Too bad Pinky dropped out. I blame it on the dog or hamsters. -Ed