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I was so tired I couldn't post a picture with 5 tries. I kept falling asleep without knowing which pic I clicked, but there was a 2 hour drag show on the stage downtown. It was Zoë's first drag show, and she loved it. There was Phoenix from RuPaul's Drag Race who did two sets. There Zoe is, one in from the right next to her friend, and standing with mystery dude, Mrs. Pride Chattanooga 2016, and my friend Katie (who Colin, Fitz, and Santa all know.) I took more pix with my SLR that are actually good, so need to edit them; will try to post those tonight. **BRENT**

Took Zoë to a Pride Day celebration. 9 hours for her, 6 for me. Had a great time. She's on the left in the hat. **BRENT** Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

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Wanted a new guitar my Ibanez late 80s rg570 (had it 20 years) wasn't doing it for me. Picked up a PRS S2 Singlecut hollow body. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Another deserving image https://www.reddit.com/r/food/comments/55hvp2/bacon_and_cheese_crumpets_for_breakfast_oc/

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Finally - another Megatron is alive.. all the voltages came in within a couple of volts, and it really is a great sounding amp. I still have a bit of mounting and case work to do before it's finished, but listening is a constant distraction. The only issue I have is that I find I'm mostly up into the last 10% of the pot, and I'm wondering if I have something wrong, or is it just because the Mk 1 007 headphones are that hungry ? Any advice would be appreciated.

Brisket in the bath for Monday and ribs just about done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's pretty easy. I follow the serious eats pressure cooker risotto recipe, more or less. Make 3 cups of miso whatever is your normal way (I use paste, bonito flake [this is not strictly vegetarian, and of course traditional kimchi has shrimp fry included] and a pressure cooker), and add some kimchi juice to it (I like the whole cabbage style, and I squeeze some dry, and capture the juice; you need to add 1 cup of kimchi juice to the 3 cups of miso). I had some parmesan rinds, so I tossed them in. You then just sauté the dry kimchi, with a finely sliced shallot and 3-4 minced garlic cloves. Replace the wine with ajikiri and/or sake (I did 1/4 cup ajikiri to a 1/2 cup dry sake), or even beer. Add a nob of butter and some additional parm at the end, before serving. I find that, with my pressure cookers (and I've been using a Fissler, of late), that I need to add a couple minutes to Kenji's timing. the 10 PSI setting is definitely the one you want to use, for al dente rice. The soup is super simple. Roast two medium sized squashes, toast the seeds (reserve), roast a bulb of garlic. add roasted squash flesh, after it cools, to Vitamix or similar blender (I use an Oster Versa 1400). Add 3 cups vegetable broth. Add roasted garlic. Salt and pepper to taste. Add olive oil to taste. Crank blender to high until the soup is extremely creamy and hot. Serve immediately, top with a drizzle of olive oil and the reserved toasted seeds.

It was yesterday, but kimchi pressure-cooker risotto (made with miso broth that included kimchi juice and parmesan rinds, with sautéed kimchi, garlic, and shallot, with ajikiri and sake replacing the normal white wine) and roasted butternut squash soup. Nice early autumn meal.

Saw Mary Fahl at a nearby church last night. Incredible show, last time I saw her was 22 years ago when she was with the group October Project. Such a powerful, emotional, unique voice. She sang many of her own or October Project compositions, but she also did a wonderful version of Both Sides Now, an Italian aria, Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific, and La Vie En Rose. An amazing show, and she told wonderful stories alongside. Got a nice chat and pic after the show.

http://thehardtimes.net/2016/04/03/audiophile-neighbor-pounds-ceiling-demand-adjust-midrange/

Great first episode! I'm excited to see where they go with it.

Well done Brent. I hope for your failure in all endeavors other than parenting.

Transformers

Looking forward to listening to this: https://www.howardstern.com/show/2016/9/29/howard-stern-presents-50th-anniversary-revolver/

Kudos, Brent.

Hats off Brent - that is totally great. Zoe looks like she had a superb time, and has an awesome dad.

I thought it was great, and it has tons of potential.

Regina Spektor - Remember Us to Life

I also emailed him. Told him the dude from Florida is a well-known scammer who preys on Stax dealers.

This is awesomeness at its highest. Wonderful all around, Brent!

Paid. Thanks!

I contacted the guy. He says that he doesn't take PP which makes me a little nervous but I inquired further.

^Love this!

I think it would be cool to actually remove the amplifier circuit from the board and make it modular - plug-in boards for the amplifier section and maybe even the PSU. Would there be interest in something like this down the road?

It's a shame that so often the response is some unobtainium pair of cans that are not only are pricey but would prove difficult to service should a problem arise. Not going down that path anymore. I'll stick with very good at the risk of missing out on someone else's nirvana. 007A's out of a Carbon, HD650's out of a Headamp GS-1 dynalo+, and my TH900's out of a Woo WA7 w/ some upgraded tubes all fed by an Ygg. Nothing crazy but each one makes me smile and 99% is good enough. Must be strong... I'll save the self-flagellation for my race car...LOL HS

At the Lyric Opera for opening night. Das Rheingold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Absolute shit-tastic quality video of Cliff Burton's first band. That's Jim Martin of Faith No More on guitar.

Finished a build for my friend,still crappy at wiring job..... This one's gain is set at 16X under balanced mode,powered with 2xsimga 22 PSU,will post more photos after tuning knob arrived Sound amazing like any other KG design ,EPIC ! my own onboard heatsink /w KG Goldrefrence PSUs version also coming update with feet installed