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by Houblues
Thu Apr 20, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: This is the Tiniest Car I've Ever Seen!
Replies: 15
Views: 1724

Re: This is the Tiniest Car I've Ever Seen!

Rollin Hand wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:34 pm I want to buy a "toy" car, and every once in a while I think a modern 500 Abarth would be a great way to go, if I fit. Apparently they are a crazy hoot.
A friend back in the late sixties had a beat to death 600, non-Abarth of course. Even it was a lot of fun!
by Houblues
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Each drummer has a pair
Replies: 3
Views: 333

Re: Each drummer has a pair

I hope you were expecting to get flam-ed for that .....:mrgreen:
by Houblues
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: David Crosby Dead
Replies: 14
Views: 1220

Re: David Crosby Dead

It is sad Tim, and unfortunately in the near future we are going to lose many more of our music heroes that generated the tunes we grew up with in the 60's and 70's. They are all getting up there in the years and most have high mileage. Last night I watched a video of him doing Almost Cut My Hair. ...
by Houblues
Fri Dec 02, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: NOTD
Replies: 68
Views: 7113

Re: NOTD

New Ordered Truck Day ( term "truck" used loosely ) For the old schoolers, no - it's not one of these https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/crop/1137x640+64+196/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/85/https://s.aolcdn.com/os/ab/_cms/2021/06/02134157/1972-Maverick-Grabber-CN6304-2.jpg Still...
by Houblues
Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Cheating on my wife
Replies: 11
Views: 1096

Re: Cheating on my wife

Rollin Hand wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:04 pm This is totally not where I thought this was headed.
For the first micro-second.

Second micro-second - "Sabas? Gotta be about a guitar...."
by Houblues
Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:49 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: NJ(ob)D edit: You can go home again.
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

Re: You can't go home again

The key question for me would be whether most of the problems primarily originated from the old GM, or whether they are of a higher level and scope, in which case they will eventually overcome the new guy too. Were there big leadership changes *above* the GM, or did they just luck into getting someo...
by Houblues
Fri May 27, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: A/C Cleaning
Replies: 2
Views: 288

Re: A/C Cleaning

A long time friend of my parents who was a one-man A/C company told me the only thing you can count on when you engage a company is "The work is only as good as the guy that gets out of the truck". The size or name recognition of the company means nothing in the end, they are still subject...
by Houblues
Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Amp Talk
Topic: UPDATE Tubes - get em while you can
Replies: 24
Views: 4438

Re: UPDATE Tubes - get em while you can

Here is another possible source. Although he claims to be local, I known nothing of him, so be cautious.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/2009005339280149/
by Houblues
Tue Mar 15, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Bobbie Lee Nelson R.I.P.
Replies: 2
Views: 398

Re: Bobbie Lee Nelson R.I.P.

Willie is said to have written the following to her several years ago. It sounds quite authentic to Willie. As an aside, I believe they had, or will have, a service at the church mentioned. Dear Sister, Everyone calls you Bobbie, but only I get to call you Sister. I never loved you more than when we...
by Houblues
Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: That "80's Rock Never Dies" Thread
Replies: 10
Views: 1188

Re: That "80's Rock Never Dies" Thread

LightWingStudios wrote: Sun Mar 13, 2022 9:44 pm
The level of presence and charisma is amazing.

The Anorexic Complimentary Party Wench in the Red Bikini was a nice touch tho. :)

Patrick
Nothing quite like an un-self-conscious bad parody of a self-conscious good parody..... :shock:

Or was it all completely deliberate??
by Houblues
Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Discovering James Williamson and The Stooges Raw Power album
Replies: 8
Views: 1578

Re: Discovering James Williamson and The Stooges Raw Power album

Nice writeup. I've never looked into them either, but since one of my favorite bands (The Cult) place their roots as squarely in punk, perhaps I should.

Edit - After giving a quick listen to the above track, it reminds me of the general gestalt of the MC5, which I loved at the time.
by Houblues
Fri Mar 11, 2022 12:12 am
Forum: Agile/SX
Topic: Agile AL 3k With no inlays, no binding?
Replies: 16
Views: 2172

Re: Agile AL 3k With no inlays, no binding?

I believe eliminating the binding was an option, as I was looking at ordering one that way. I can't comment on the inlays.
by Houblues
Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: More Vinyl
Replies: 13
Views: 839

Re: More Vinyl

toomanycats wrote: Sat Mar 05, 2022 1:38 pm
Before I die I want to wear a one piece leopard outfit like this onstage.
From your tales of other gigs it may prove to be an interesting experience. Please remember to share!! :lol:
by Houblues
Sat Mar 05, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: More Vinyl
Replies: 13
Views: 839

Re: More Vinyl

I remember the hit, hadn't realized he had done more. Yes, I googled.... :twisted:
by Houblues
Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:13 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Checkin' in …
Replies: 15
Views: 1749

Re: Checkin' in …

Sending you a virtual "care" vibe. I know more than I want to about that territory, and know it's tough.
by Houblues
Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:17 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Dolly Parton? Why?
Replies: 27
Views: 3828

Re: Dolly Parton? Why?

She did a version of stairway to heaven didn't she? I never heard it and am not about to go searching for it to listen to it. d26-lq.jpg She did, and I thought it was quite good, very surprisingly. Celtic and bluegrass elements, but generally respectful of the original. Actually more interesting to...
by Houblues
Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Today’s Awesome Ad
Replies: 8
Views: 900

Re: Today’s Awesome Ad

Seldom used, often abused.

There may be a Monty Python joke in there somewhere.
by Houblues
Sat Dec 25, 2021 4:22 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: "I could live the next 30 years without having to work..."
Replies: 18
Views: 2149

Re: "I could live the next 30 years without having to work..."

mickey wrote: Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:56 pm Money just makes being unhappy a lot more comfortable. :D
Yes, of course, in many ways. But then you have to deal with those who only like you (or pretend to, perhaps with less than honorable intentions) for it.

I would hate to have to deal with that.
by Houblues
Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Rudolph song ages poorly
Replies: 18
Views: 2659

Re: Rudolph song ages poorly

I was only recently turned on to violinist and dancer Lindsey Stirling.

Her interpretations of Christmas songs suit my current sensibilities nicely.
by Houblues
Mon Dec 13, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: The weekend tornadoes...
Replies: 20
Views: 2407

Re: The weekend tornadoes...

mickey wrote: Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:52 am
Even tho I am 500 miles away, I feel strangely relieved having been missed. That may or may not make any sense to you. :D
I know I have that strange mix of feelings about disasters too - Sad for those involved, glad it wasn't me, and guilty for feeling glad.
by Houblues
Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: New job possibility
Replies: 62
Views: 8316

Re: New job possibility

by Houblues
Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: 1970's Muscle cars?
Replies: 10
Views: 1454

Re: 1970's Muscle cars?

My best guess would be because the pony-cars in your comparison are probably small blocks. Big blocks carry a lot of nostalgia value, especially in an age of downsizing and coming electric vehicles. People who never had one see this as a last chance. Not as true for Vettes, though - Big blocks weren...
by Houblues
Thu Nov 11, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Started Playing with a Band Again
Replies: 17
Views: 2127

Re: Started Playing with a Band Again

Musicians are the main reason I mostly gave up music....
by Houblues
Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:37 am
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Wish me luck …
Replies: 20
Views: 2929

Re: Wish me luck …

Wishing you fortitude!
by Houblues
Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:07 pm
Forum: The Water Cooler
Topic: Bean Counters
Replies: 35
Views: 3528

Re: Bean Counters

.... I also think that, in general, our society suffers from far too many people being profit driven and thinking short term. Agree. We've drifted into extremely simplistic thinking - focused on maximizing everything to fit an assumed set of circumstances, without consideration of how those circums...