Re: Confession #2
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Being one of those who understood the dangers of stove hunting, I spent most of my adult life working on the premise that the only way to effectively take out a stove safely was to do it from about two thousand miles away, and to sneak up on it quickly and quietly with little or no warning-they get mad alright, but even their most aggressive charge runs out of steam over two K miles!
Hunting stoves from the decks of an aircraft carrier in the mid to late sixties showed the futility of close-in stove hostilities, there had to be a better way.
Now there is!!
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Re: Confession #2
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Hi guys ... It has been a while. Since I was the guy who had nominated Jack to win the Home Theater makeover, perhaps a timeline will help.
http://forum.av123.com/showthread/.php?s=&threadid=4106&highlight=makeover
That was the original thread post from MLS (on July, 18, 2004) regarding this makeover. I had "met" Jack on the Hsu forum around the end of January when (Wid, if you are reading this, you remember) several Hsu forum members were bashing me for attempting a blind subwoofer shootout between SVS and Hsu ... Jack pretty much stepped in and told the guys he was embarassed at their treatment of a "guest" ... and we became friends.
Over the next few months, during some of the reviews I muddled through, Jack and I harassed each other, and still do. I also learned a lot about his life ... the military service, how he was taking care of his mom, and his personal situation.
At the time the makeover was suggested, I thought of Jack, because it would include (besides speakers) electronics, DVD player ... etc... AND because, of all the people I had seen posting, I could not think of a better person to nominate.
I sent the e-mail to MLS on the 18th, with a "mini-biography" of Jack - with no mention of Jack's current equipment, just stuff about the MAN.
I did think it would be cool if Jack had both Rocket and Axiom speakers, as I do here.
Anyway, MLS e-mailed me, within a couple of days of my e-mail to him (about the 20th of July), a quick note that Jack would indeed be getting a makeover, and asked that I get him a list of Jack's current gear.
BTW - I believe I am the only guy who owns Axioms, Rockets, AND Ascends. And if Ian wanted to do a home theater makeover, I would likely nominate .... another Cleveland area native I have gotten to know who LOVES home theater, and is the Dad to a truly special needs little girl ... HE works literally 70 hours per week to do what needs done for her...
Ok ... rant over.
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Re: Confession #2
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Well I have to nominate you for being one of the nicest people I have had the please to "know" on a bulletin board.
It's so nice to know that there are people who can "walk the talk".
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Re: Confession #2
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Thanks Ford ... much appreciated. On a funny note, Jack had the line of the weekend when Ray, He, Mark and I were setting up the system. We were talking about some of the guys who ... well... are pretty unfriendly towards me. Jack, in reference to those "gentlemen", said: "Craig, face it, you are an A$$HOLE magnet" ...
I think Ray spit beer through his nose.
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Re: Confession #2
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well for what it's worth I just sprayed coffee all over my screen.
bastard
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Re: Confession #2
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Heh heh ... My wife called me that today, too ... One more, and It will be a hat trick ...
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Re: Confession #2
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Hi Craig - thanks for stopping by and clarifying the scenario. The innocence of the gesture and the deserving nature of the man has been hard for some to believe because of the nature of the world we live in. It's nice to have the full details laid out so all can share in something special that happened to a respected friend.
Last edited by Ray3; 03/27/05 05:13 PM.
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Re: Confession #2
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>>I think Ray spit beer through his nose
>>well for what it's worth I just sprayed coffee all over my screen
This is what truly separates us from the lower forms of life. The ability to acknowledge humour via our noses. When was the last time you saw a dog spray beer through their nose after hearing something funny ?
And before anyone makes the obvious comment that "dogs don't drink beer", I should mention that my brother-in-law's Lhasa Apso turned out to have a serious beer problem that we didn't notice at first... now the rule is "no mugs on the floor when Truck Stop Trixie is around".
Before anyone worries about the health impact, I should point out that Trixie is pushing 19 and still going strong although she is slowing down a bit and sleeps a lot these days.
Last edited by bridgman; 03/27/05 05:17 PM.
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Re: Confession #2
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In reply to:
Remember the movie "Diva" (about 20-25 years ago)...
Are you thinking about Aria?
If so, here's the soundtrack.
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Re: Confession #2
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And for all you cynics, I did NOT call in the cavalry. I didn't have any idea I'd open this thread today and find Craig and his "magnetic" personality. Craig, I cannot tell you the JOY it gives me to hear that your lovely wife (Guys, she looks like Nicole Kidman, and I'm not "kiddin' man") has now taken to tagging him with that appellation. Ah life is sweet, and I LOVE this woman.
However, I have to admit that I've had second thoughts since dubbing him with that title. It has dawned on me that, as I've been drawn to the man, what does that make me? Take your fingers OFF THAT KEYBOARD, the answer is implicit in the question. No need to rub it in.
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And if Ian wanted to do a home theater makeover, I would likely nominate .... another Cleveland area native I have gotten to know who LOVES home theater, and is the Dad to a truly special needs little girl ... HE works literally 70 hours per week to do what needs done for her...
I believe I just met this gentleman. A very nice guy. But watch out. He drives a Mercedes. Whatever you do, don't suggest Mark give him a car. Hey, I was hoping I could get Ian to try to one up Mark and give me a system like Dennis'. OH, I gotta email Craig and bring him up to date on Dennis' system. He ain't gonna believe this one.
Jack
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