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Michaell

suydam said:

I spent the day watching Dustin Johnson’s historic Masters win. Great performance!

I was hoping for a bit more drama in the final round, but alas, not to be.

Congrats to DJ.

Was also fun to note that Bernhard Langer, at 63 years of age, was 1 stroke better than Bryson Dechambeau, who was the prohibitive favorite going into the week.

Michaell

On another note, mattress test driven and purchased. Happy to report no citations or arrests.

Delivered a week from Tuesday, with 120 day trial period, in case we don't like it.

stickguy

Michaell said:

suydam said:

I spent the day watching Dustin Johnson’s historic Masters win. Great performance!

I was hoping for a bit more drama in the final round, but alas, not to be.

Congrats to DJ.

Was also fun to note that Bernhard Langer, at 63 years of age, was 1 stroke better than Bryson Dechambeau, who was the prohibitive favorite going into the week.

Tiger having a whole that every true duffer can appreciate not enough drama for you?

ab348

If you stayed until the end and saw Amanda Balionis’ interview with DJ after the green jacket ceremony, it was one of the most sincere and genuine things I’ve seen in a while in sports. He comes across as taciturn and dull a lot of the time but in this he just let everything come out.

imidazol97

I don't think anybody mentioned that the I75/I71 bridge in Cincinnati/Covington has been closed for several days. Both directions, the upper deck southbound and lower deck northbound after a fire of diesel fuel from 3 trucks that tangled in early morning hours Wednesday. Likely to be closed for weeks, even months. The Transportation Cabinet has taken core samples of concrete and of steel to test for damage from the 1500 degree heat.

There are 6 other bridges, 4 near downtown Covington/Cincinnati. Only 1 of downtown bridges is interstate level. Makes for some long detours around circle interstate for snowbirds traveling south.

abacomike

Buffalo lost a cliffhanger today and Miami continues to play outstanding football with Fitzpatrick and Tua “T” leading the team to 5 straight wins. It’s actually “fun” watching Miami play for the first time since 2003.

There is hope here in South Florida. But Mahomes and that KC team bound to play in the Super Bowl, it will be next to impossible for Miami to get passed Pittsburgh or KC.

driver100

imidazol97 said:

I don't think anybody mentioned that the I75/I71 bridge in Cincinnati/Covington has been closed for several days. Both directions
There are 6 other bridges, 4 near downtown Covington/Cincinnati. Only 1 of downtown bridges is interstate level. Makes for some long detours around circle interstate for snowbirds traveling south.

Glad we don't have to do that any more....since we fly now, but can't even do that this year.......and it has only been in the mid 40s this week

venture

abacomike said:

Buffalo lost a cliffhanger today and Miami continues to play outstanding football with Fitzpatrick and Tua “T” leading the team to 5 straight wins. It’s actually “fun” watching Miami play for the first time since 2003.

There is hope here in South Florida. But Mahomes and that KC team bound to play in the Super Bowl, it will be next to impossible for Miami to get passed Pittsburgh or KC.

Tagovailoa seems to be starting off with the Dolphins the same way he played at Alabama. That has to be good for Miami...assuming he can stay healthy.

The Steelers are looking good. They also have a guy in the secondary named Edmunds.

graphicguy

tjc78 said:

graphicguy said:

imidazol97 said:

I've seen a drastic increase in Ohio State Patrol activity on the interstates. They seem to be using active patrolling where they try to slip up on a speeder or someone committing a driving error. Rarely now do I see them sitting waiting for someone to fall into their laser or radar cone.

Saw several today making the journey to IKEA near GG-land.

You were just a few minutes from my humble abode. You could have stopped by for a Modelo or a Basil Hayden!

I could have given you a tour of my new Washer and Dryer.

Basil Hayden is good stuff, I'm almost out! I also really like the Four Roses Single Barrel.

My new drink obsession is a take on an old fashioned from Capital Grille (They called in an In Fashion)

Bourbon, splash of Grand Marnier, couple dashes of black walnut bitters and an Amarena cherry. So good. I made some for friends last night with the Four Roses and everyone went crazy for it.

What’s your address, again???? LOL!!!!! Sounds delish!

I like Four Roses, too!

graphicguy

mjfloyd1 said:

How is your eye @graphicguy ?

Good days and bad days. The bad news, I’m still going in once/week to have the pressure relieved by them sticking needles in the eye. The good news, the pressure is getting better slowly but surely. For those of you familiar with such things, the eye pressure started out after the 3rd surgery at 56. Last week it was “down to” 40. Hopefully, this week it will be relatively normal (somewhere around 20).

Can still only see light and dark. The goal is to be able to ascertain colors and shapes, but they’re tempering that with setting expectations, it won’t be until early next year if it happens at all.

Brain is trying to figure out how to process one eye with (relatively) normal vision and one that can only “see” light and dark. Have a lot more headaches as a result.

I can still drive with only the good eye open. Getting used to not having left side vision. Peripherally I’m super careful. After turning off all the “safety nannies” on the Stinger, they’re now all on. So, if I drift into the other lane, or try to change lanes into my sizable blind spot, it tells me. Not the person they intended that technology for, but proving super helpful, nonetheless.

Night driving is off limits. Using the GF a lot for anything going on at night. If she’s not around, UBER and Lyft have proven helpful, too.

Still, if that’s the worst thing that happens to me, I think I’m in good shape. Appreciate the thoughts and concerns.

graphicguy

@imidazol97 ...that bridge was on borrowed time to begin with. The whole 75/71 corridor from OH into KY has been a boondoggle as far back as I can remember. If there were any reason to invest in infrastructure, that area would be the poster child for such a project!

explorerx4

Could have been like this bridge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2A_y10RQHA

jmonroe1

venture said:

abacomike said:

Buffalo lost a cliffhanger today and Miami continues to play outstanding football with Fitzpatrick and Tua “T” leading the team to 5 straight wins. It’s actually “fun” watching Miami play for the first time since 2003.

There is hope here in South Florida. But Mahomes and that KC team bound to play in the Super Bowl, it will be next to impossible for Miami to get passed Pittsburgh or KC.

Tagovailoa seems to be starting off with the Dolphins the same way he played at Alabama. That has to be good for Miami...assuming he can stay healthy.

The Steelers are looking good. They also have a guy in the secondary named Edmunds.

Yeah, and he doesn’t have to pay dues in here even though he can afford it, RHIP. 😫

jmonroe

dino001

Looks like the embankment behind the end bent gave away, not the bridge itself. Basically slab on grade was not protected properly from erosion due to a large flood. The bridge looks quite old.

driver100

graphicguy said:

@imidazol97 ...that bridge was on borrowed time to begin with. The whole 75/71 corridor from OH into KY has been a boondoggle as far back as I can remember. If there were any reason to invest in infrastructure, that area would be the poster child for such a project!

Isn't that bridge a good one to replace....but, there isn't an alternative place to put a new bridge, or a way to replace it but still allow traffic to cross? They may need a giant catapult!

tjc78

Here are a few pictures of the media room/theater I am trying to create.

To dos include some tidying up of wiring, riser for rear row of seats (8" - 10" should do it). I just ordered 6 movie posters to add to the look.

Once the room is "done" I'll be heading to phase II which will include some audio upgrades. It plays loud and clean but needs more sub for starters.

28firefighter

I must compliment you on your choice of testing film.

fintail

https://youtu.be/5DdDd3PfxDk

fintail

Not sure if anyone else is in an area reverting back a step or two in pandemic restrictions, but the governor here made an announcement yesterday for a maybe softer version of March restrictions, and people flipped out - TP and other paper goods are out of stock again. I went to the store to get bathroom cleaner (not special disinfectant, soap scum remover now that I have a shower with a large glass wall) and garbage bags, and the cleaning area was mobbed, I got the last 2 containers of bathroom cleaner as even it was being taken. Garbage bags seemed 2/3 sold out, too. Nutty.

stickguy

impressive looking room for a throw-together!

stickguy

fintail said:

Not sure if anyone else is in an area reverting back a step or two in pandemic restrictions, but the governor here made an announcement yesterday for a maybe softer version of March restrictions, and people flipped out - TP and other paper goods are out of stock again. I went to the store to get bathroom cleaner (not special disinfectant, soap scum remover now that I have a shower with a large glass wall) and garbage bags, and the cleaning area was mobbed, I got the last 2 containers of bathroom cleaner as even it was being taken. Garbage bags seemed 2/3 sold out, too. Nutty.

Similar in Philly area. Restrictions coming back next week I think. Not a full shut down though, more of a partial rollback I think.

28firefighter

yeah - people are nuts. Same is happening over here on the west side of the state. Apparently folks don't realize that they aren't cutting back to 25% of inventory, just to 25% of store shopper capacity...

graphicguy

@tjc78 ....like the room.....a lot! Nice set up.

I’m toying with the idea of a new sub, too.

I have an old(er) EPIK 18” sub that’s living on borrowed time. It is immensely powerful. But, the manufacturer is no longer in business. The reason for that is they used some amps that weren’t known for their longevity. Still, it still performs well and it’s 7 years old with no hint of trouble. I think I’m pushing my luck, though.

Keeping eye(s) open for a used SVS Ultra or a B-stock PSA sub.

coldinohio

may want to try rainX for auto -- they have a cleaner and then the water repellant (use on windshields); makes shower cleanup quicker and stays shiny longer

fintail said:

Not sure if anyone else is in an area reverting back a step or two in pandemic restrictions, but the governor here made an announcement yesterday for a maybe softer version of March restrictions, and people flipped out - TP and other paper goods are out of stock again. I went to the store to get bathroom cleaner (not special disinfectant, soap scum remover now that I have a shower with a large glass wall) and garbage bags, and the cleaning area was mobbed, I got the last 2 containers of bathroom cleaner as even it was being taken. Garbage bags seemed 2/3 sold out, too. Nutty.

driver100

coldinohio said:

may want to try rainX for auto -- they have a cleaner and then the water repellant (use on windshields); makes shower cleanup quicker and stays shiny longer

fintail said:

Not sure if anyone else is in an area reverting back a step or two in pandemic restrictions, but the governor here made an announcement yesterday for a maybe softer version of March restrictions, and people flipped out - TP and other paper goods are out of stock again. I went to the store to get bathroom cleaner (not special disinfectant, soap scum remover now that I have a shower with a large glass wall) and garbage bags, and the cleaning area was mobbed, I got the last 2 containers of bathroom cleaner as even it was being taken. Garbage bags seemed 2/3 sold out, too. Nutty.

I don't know if we ever discussed shower glass cleaners before. I was amazed with Magic....actually takes off the water stains easily.

stickguy

am I the only one here that is too lazy to have an elaborate AV set-up? Our main TV is in the upstairs family room (no theatre room either), and we just listen to the speakers on the TV. Sound pretty good, even watching movies (which is not something we do very often anyway). I have a receiver and floor speakers hooked up to it (and a DVD player) but sadly that mostly sits getting dusty too.

driver100

Nice movie room tjc.

28firefighter

stickguy said:

am I the only one here that is too lazy to have an elaborate AV set-up? Our main TV is in the upstairs family room (no theatre room either), and we just listen to the speakers on the TV. Sound pretty good, even watching movies (which is not something we do very often anyway). I have a receiver and floor speakers hooked up to it (and a DVD player) but sadly that mostly sits getting dusty too.

Nope. I don't care enough to have one and my ears actually just start ringing with loud surround sound. Our upstairs family room has a 65" 4K LED TV and that is more than adequate for me. Will be converting our spare bedroom at some point into a true home gym (since a second kiddo is seeming unlikely at this point).

driver100

stickguy said:

am I the only one here that is too lazy to have an elaborate AV set-up? Our main TV is in the upstairs family room (no theatre room either), and we just listen to the speakers on the TV. Sound pretty good, even watching movies (which is not something we do very often anyway). I have a receiver and floor speakers hooked up to it (and a DVD player) but sadly that mostly sits getting dusty too.

Same here stick. I think at a certain stage in life most movies aren't that special that they deserve a special room or set up. Our 60 inch TV is adequate for the things we want to see, we don't need anything better, and certainly don't want to trek downstairs to watch something.
However, I get it if you have kids or teens around....or if movies are that important to you.

stickguy

oh sure, if that is what interests you, go for it! I was just curious to see how much of an outlier I actually am.

snakeweasel

stickguy said:

am I the only one here that is too lazy to have an elaborate AV set-up? Our main TV is in the upstairs family room (no theatre room either), and we just listen to the speakers on the TV. Sound pretty good, even watching movies (which is not something we do very often anyway). I have a receiver and floor speakers hooked up to it (and a DVD player) but sadly that mostly sits getting dusty too.

No you're not the only one, I'm the same way.

imidazol97

driver100 said:

graphicguy said:

@imidazol97 ...that bridge was on borrowed time to begin with. The whole 75/71 corridor from OH into KY has been a boondoggle as far back as I can remember. If there were any reason to invest in infrastructure, that area would be the poster child for such a project!

Isn't that bridge a good one to replace....but, there isn't an alternative place to put a new bridge, or a way to replace it but still allow traffic to cross? They may need a giant catapult!

For a few years now there have been local discussions on where to site a replacement bridge and how to pay for for the local portion. The locals couldn't/can't agree on whether it has to have tolls or not. 1.5 billion.

But, true to politician form, the Cincy mayor was out immediately after this shutdown placing blame on two people in government for not bringing all the money in immediately from the Fed to start replacing the bridge--he forgets that the locals can't agree.

The plan IIRC is to have the bridge immediately west, downstream of the current bridge so the traffic can be maintained and the feeder lanes can be connected to the new bridge(s). A new bridge would take years.

There also is a long term plan for a bypass to connect the Kentucky I75/71 junction 15 miles or so south of river with an eastern bypass interstate level road that connects to I75 somewhere north of Cincy.

fintail

I'll have to try that. When I found this place, I ooh'd and aww'd over the fancy tile and glass shower, now it is something that brings out my OCD maintenance issues - can't stand spots on the glass.

driver100 said:

I don't know if we ever discussed shower glass cleaners before. I was amazed with Magic....actually takes off the water stains easily.

fintail

Same here. I use the TV speakers on my basic line 65" TV that still seems awesome to me, as I am not demanding absolute perfection. Fanciest AV thing I have is a now-9 year old Oppo region-free BluRay player that I never use. I recently cut the cable cord, now just watch streaming stuff that is just fine for the specs of the TV.

But we all have hobbies, I have piles of stuff that would perplex or bore others, too.

stickguy said:

am I the only one here that is too lazy to have an elaborate AV set-up? Our main TV is in the upstairs family room (no theatre room either), and we just listen to the speakers on the TV. Sound pretty good, even watching movies (which is not something we do very often anyway). I have a receiver and floor speakers hooked up to it (and a DVD player) but sadly that mostly sits getting dusty too.

fintail

I actually have some Rain-X glass cleaner, I'll try that the next time I clean the glass (which will be soon).

coldinohio said:

may want to try rainX for auto -- they have a cleaner and then the water repellant (use on windshields); makes shower cleanup quicker and stays shiny longer

tjc78

Home theater is very much a hobby. I’ve enjoyed it before the days of DVD and even center channel speakers.

Wife and I really love movies. I already had all the audio equipment at my old home so that was a big win in the capital outlay!

@graphicguy
I’ve been eyeing up a Klipsch SPL-150, but those you posted look pretty awesome!

explorerx4

" I got the last 2 containers of bathroom cleaner as even it was being taken." Fintail - 2 minutes for Elbowing.

ab348

fintail said:

I'll have to try that. When I found this place, I ooh'd and aww'd over the fancy tile and glass shower, now it is something that brings out my OCD maintenance issues - can't stand spots on the glass.

When I had the bathroom renovated here 3 years ago my plan was to have the tub removed and replaced with a walk-in shower with a glass door. After the tub went away, the plumber who was installing the shower's wet bits heard that and told me to not do it right away, and instead just use a rod with a nice extra-long shower curtain for a while. His reasoning was that he had a glass shower in his house and hated it because of the maintenance. He said even with squeegeeing it after every use, the glass never looked clean which drove him nuts.

I took his advice and so far have zero complaints.

ab348

stickguy said:

am I the only one here that is too lazy to have an elaborate AV set-up?

Not at all. I find almost all movies these days unwatchable, and even older ones often disappoint me (though there are many that I still enjoy). Same holds true for the majority of TV programming. My one indulgence is a soundbar with subwoofer that does make the audio a bit more robust, but I never turn it up very loud.

tjc78

28firefighter said:

I must compliment you on your choice of testing film.

Indeed! Also one of the movie posters I ordered.

sda

I have two modest surround sound set ups. The primary one in the family room and a more basic one in our bonus room...where I'm based working from home. The one in the bonus room was for the benefit of my daughter to watch and to enjoy with her friends. It is never used. The one in the family room gets used a couple times a year as we all watch a movie or two. Volume stays low as to not bother the dogs. lol

qbrozen

tjc78 said:

Here are a few pictures of the media room/theater I am trying to create.

To dos include some tidying up of wiring, riser for rear row of seats (8" - 10" should do it). I just ordered 6 movie posters to add to the look.

Once the room is "done" I'll be heading to phase II which will include some audio upgrades. It plays loud and clean but needs more sub for starters.

need to raise the rear seats on a platform.

qbrozen

stickguy said:

am I the only one here that is too lazy to have an elaborate AV set-up? Our main TV is in the upstairs family room (no theatre room either), and we just listen to the speakers on the TV. Sound pretty good, even watching movies (which is not something we do very often anyway). I have a receiver and floor speakers hooked up to it (and a DVD player) but sadly that mostly sits getting dusty too.

I used to both with surround sound, but really didn't get a whole lot of use out of it in our previous house once the kids were born. So when we moved here, it wasn't worth it to me to drill holes and run wires. I put my big towers on either side of the entertainment center, a center speaker under the TV, and a passive sub hidden in a cabinet. Nothing more than a couple feet from the TV. And, even with that, the wife makes us keep it so quiet that I have CC on. lol.

imidazol97

Speaking of RainX..., I returned the wiper blades by Rainx with the treatment on the blade. I left a fog like smear behind the blade that lasted for a few seconds. It was like the water particles were a collection of miniscule drops that couldn't joint together and were like a fog due to the repellency of the treatment.

I'm enjoying my old blades as the treatment slowly wears off the windshield. I'll buy a set of AC Delco beam OEM type blades at the dealer in a few days.

bwia

We are jumping for joy and bragging rights in Massachusetts. Two companies with Massachusetts ties are leading the race for approval of a coronavirus vaccine. Moderna, based in Cambridge with its manufacturing plant in Norwood, MA revealed that its Covid-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective and does not have to be refrigerated.

On the other hand Pfizer, based in New York, with its manufacturing plant in Andover, MA was first to report that its vaccine is approximately 90% effective but it needs to be refrigerated at the very low temperature of -84F degrees. In short, we are enjoying an embarrassment of riches. Only if I had added a couple hundred shares to my portfolio. Read more at https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/10/metro/inside-quest-covid-19-cure/

tjc78

qbrozen said:

tjc78 said:

Here are a few pictures of the media room/theater I am trying to create.

To dos include some tidying up of wiring, riser for rear row of seats (8" - 10" should do it). I just ordered 6 movie posters to add to the look.

Once the room is "done" I'll be heading to phase II which will include some audio upgrades. It plays loud and clean but needs more sub for starters.

need to raise the rear seats on a platform.

Oh yeah, for sure. Maybe over Thanksgiving. It's not a hard job at all. Biggest headache will be finding a piece of carpet to match the room. They sell pre-made risers that would cost over $1500. All in I can do it under $500 even with the insane prices of lumber right now.

stickguy

The keeping it cold difference is huge.

Will be interesting to see what other companies come out with. Though seems more efficient to pick the best one and license it.

jmonroe1

coldinohio said:

may want to try rainX for auto -- they have a cleaner and then the water repellant (use on windshields); makes shower cleanup quicker and stays shiny longer

fintail said:

Not sure if anyone else is in an area reverting back a step or two in pandemic restrictions, but the governor here made an announcement yesterday for a maybe softer version of March restrictions, and people flipped out - TP and other paper goods are out of stock again. I went to the store to get bathroom cleaner (not special disinfectant, soap scum remover now that I have a shower with a large glass wall) and garbage bags, and the cleaning area was mobbed, I got the last 2 containers of bathroom cleaner as even it was being taken. Garbage bags seemed 2/3 sold out, too. Nutty.

No you don’t. You can’t take credit for using Rain-X on shower doors and tile.😫 I mentioned that maybe 10 years ago in here. I’m sure some of the old timers in here can back me up on that. But good advice can be given more than once.

However, I kinda got myself into a jam doing it in our house. When it starts losing some of its effectiveness Mrs. is not bashful about saying, “you need to put more of that car stuff on the shower door and tiles. It’s starting to wear of”. No wanting to be a slave to this job, I’ve said a few times, “I show you were it is”. To which she has said, “that’s car stuff so I don’t want to deprive you of using it”. Now when she says it needs done, I just go get my car stuff.☹️

jmonroe

ab348

imidazol97 said:

I'm enjoying my old blades as the treatment slowly wears off the windshield. I'll buy a set of AC Delco beam OEM type blades at the dealer in a few days.

I've never seen AC Delco OEM style blades. All the ones I've encountered have a big clunky-looking universal mount that sticks up in the center.

The OE blades on my ATS are Denso products.

qbrozen

bwia said:

We are jumping for joy and bragging rights in Massachusetts. Two companies with Massachusetts ties are leading the race for approval of a coronavirus vaccine. Moderna, based in Cambridge with its manufacturing plant in Norwood, MA revealed that its Covid-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective and does not have to be refrigerated.

On the other hand Pfizer, based in New York, with its manufacturing plant in Andover, MA was first to report that its vaccine is approximately 90% effective but it needs to be refrigerated at the very low temperature of -84F degrees. In short, we are enjoying an embarrassment of riches. Only if I had added a couple hundred shares to my portfolio. Read more at https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/10/metro/inside-quest-covid-19-cure/

There are many others, and some further ahead in the process. Problem is all the hoops they have to jump through. Lots of testing to be done before they can even think of getting approved for general use. Well, at least in the U.S.