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roadburner · July 2020

driver100 said:

I probably wouldn't settle for a Camry either...I mean I am still breathing. I loved my BMW convertible, but wouldn't consider another BMW Cabriolet because I can't be bothered messing around with snow tires anymore. My AWD is good enough to get through most snow. If my MB became problematic I might settle for a Lexus........just a little more willing to compromise these days especially if it means more time-for me. I won't watch a movie or TV program if I am not into it after 15 minutes....life is limited. I'd rather have a Camry than a fancy car that is in the garage half the time. Listening to a good music system.....I love music and appreciate good sound...it is just to passive, rather be doing or seeing something...places to go and see - tennis games to play!

I've got plenty of things to do- plus, I still have a job that I find fulfilling and enjoyable. When I do sit down to watch a movie or listen to music I want something more than a couple of tinny 3.5" cones driven almost to the point of 10% THD.
And not to put too fine a point on it, at 63 years of age I still don't consider compromise to be a virtue.

cdnpinhead · July 2020

Well, let's see what the last word is going to be.

omarman · July 2020

I used to want my MTV but MTV ruined that for me.

driver100 · July 2020

cdnpinhead said:
Well, let's see what the last word is going to be.

I get it....no one is right or wrong. That's why they make professional sound systems and Alexas, Camrys and BMWs, Coke and No Name Cola........

kyfdx · July 2020

I don't have any issue with shutting this crap-show down, again.

roadburner · July 2020

@cdnpinhead
You've got mail!

graphicguy · July 2020

@andres3 ...Thanks for the offer, but you better hold on to that amp. It’s a good one.

Finished up the Home Theater install last night. My friend is very pleased, so I’m pleased. Wouldn’t have chosen some of the components he bought (Sony AV Receivers....blech!!!!). But, it does sounds fine. Not sure how it will do if pushed on something like the Avengers, the Lord of the Rings movies, Man of Steel, etc...may send the Receiver into overload/protect mode. But, the stuff we tested it with, it’s OK. I like the Paradigm speakers he partnered with the rest of his system. Although, the sub woofers left me underwhelmed. I spent over an hour trying to coax them to perform better, but didn’t have much luck. He’s pleased with them, though.

Installation was pretty straight forward. Projector was a bit finicky. And, he’s run into the same problem as all projectors will have in a home application, if there’s any light that seeps into the room where it’s set up, the colors and picture tends to wash out. Not a big deal if you only use it at night, but during the day, it will be an issue. I suggested he get some window coverings (which his wife wants no part of).

Told him I’d “try” the Magnepans with the understanding if I didn’t like them, they’d come back to him. It was 10-ish p.m. by the time I got home from the installation. They actually fit in the Stinger (with the back seats down). Messed around with them until 1:00 a.m. It’s clear they need some hefty current. While my Denon Receiver is no slouch, I get the distinct feeling I’m going to need something even more powerful.

Going to this place this afternoon to see what they have to make these things sing.....

https://hansonav.com/news-events/news/hanson-av-cincinnati-showroom-opening/

roadburner · July 2020

graphicguy said:
@andres3 ...Thanks for the offer, but you better hold on to that amp. It’s a good one.

Finished up the Home Theater install last night. My friend is very pleased, so I’m pleased. Wouldn’t have chosen some of the components he bought (Sony AV Receivers....blech!!!!). But, it does sounds fine. Not sure how it will do if pushed on something like the Avengers, the Lord of the Rings movies, Man of Steel, etc...may send the Receiver into overload/protect mode. But, the stuff we tested it with, it’s OK. I like the Paradigm speakers he partnered with the rest of his system. Although, the sub woofers left me underwhelmed. I spent over an hour trying to coax them to perform better, but didn’t have much luck. He’s pleased with them, though.

Installation was pretty straight forward. Projector was a bit finicky. And, he’s run into the same problem as all projectors will have in a home application, if there’s any light that seeps into the room where it’s set up, the colors and picture tends to wash out. Not a big deal if you only use it at night, but during the day, it will be an issue. I suggested he get some window coverings (which his wife wants no part of).

Told him I’d “try” the Magnepans with the understanding if I didn’t like them, they’d come back to him. It was 10-ish p.m. by the time I got home from the installation. They actually fit in the Stinger (with the back seats down). Messed around with them until 1:00 a.m. It’s clear they need some hefty current. While my Denon Receiver is no slouch, I get the distinct feeling I’m going to need something even more powerful.

Going to this place this afternoon to see what they have to make these things sing.....

https://hansonav.com/news-events/news/hanson-av-cincinnati-showroom-opening/

Ack!!! Just what my entertainment budget needs- a new AVS store I can visit...

roadburner · July 2020

As I posted on the CCBA topic, I wish that I'd never shown my wife that 330i M Sport; she really thinks I should get it. I believe she knows it's slow enough that I could no longer compete in the Stoplight Grand Prix. I found a 2020 M340i xDrive, but aside from the meh AWD it also lacks the Cooling and High-Performance Tire package. All for just $13k more than the 330i. At least it isn't crammed with every so-called "drivers aide" like the 330i is. Speaking of which, I did some more digging and found the previous owner/driver of the 330i:

venture · July 2020

omarman said:
I used to want my MTV but MTV ruined that for me.

Video killed the radio star.

houdini1 · July 2020

roadburner said:
Listening to music on an Alexa speaker; isn't that an oxymoron?
Ugh.

What exactly is the goal of having a high end music system. It is to sound just like a live band is in the room with you, or is it to sound even better than a live band?

roadburner · July 2020

houdini1 said:

What exactly is the goal of having a high end music system. It is to sound just like a live band is in the room with you, or is it to sound even better than a live band?

My goal is the former. I don't tend to trust 'high end audio experts" to evaluate my system. Instead, I listen to friends who actually play in bands and orchestras. If they like how my system sounds I consider my installation to be a success.
As for home theater, my goal is for my system to sound better than a movie theater- which admittedly isn't all that difficult.

houdini1 · July 2020

roadburner said:

driver100 said:

I probably wouldn't settle for a Camry either...I mean I am still breathing. I loved my BMW convertible, but wouldn't consider another BMW Cabriolet because I can't be bothered messing around with snow tires anymore. My AWD is good enough to get through most snow. If my MB became problematic I might settle for a Lexus........just a little more willing to compromise these days especially if it means more time-for me. I won't watch a movie or TV program if I am not into it after 15 minutes....life is limited. I'd rather have a Camry than a fancy car that is in the garage half the time. Listening to a good music system.....I love music and appreciate good sound...it is just to passive, rather be doing or seeing something...places to go and see - tennis games to play!
I've got plenty of things to do- plus, I still have a job that I find fulfilling and enjoyable. When I do sit down to watch a movie or listen to music I want something more than a couple of tinny 3.5" cones driven almost to the point of 10% THD.
And not to put too fine a point on it, at 63 years of age I still don't consider compromise to be a virtue.

In retrospect, at 63 I was still a young man, and physically, mentally, and lifestyle wise, nothing much had changed in my life. Still felt the same in early 70's. Now, at 77, I can certainly tell the difference between now and when I was 63, or even when 73. Still healthy for my age and have "shot my age" at least once on the golf course since I was 72...but I am certainly not as strong as I once was and don't have the stamina to play 36 or more holes a day, nor do I have the desire to play that much.

I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.

ab348 · July 2020

houdini1 said:

What exactly is the goal of having a high end music system. It is to sound just like a live band is in the room with you, or is it to sound even better than a live band?

I know a fellow, Jeff, who is like that. He has the same sort of high-end sound system, has to drink the most obscure and esoteric beers and wines that nobody else has ever heard of and that he sources from who-knows-where, and unfortunately never shuts up about it. He is a good guy until he starts spouting off about how much better his version of whatever is under discussion is. For him, I think a lot of it is what the Brits call willy-waving. It makes him insufferable when he starts going on about something.

tjc78 · July 2020

roadburner said:

houdini1 said:

What exactly is the goal of having a high end music system. It is to sound just like a live band is in the room with you, or is it to sound even better than a live band?
My goal is the former. I don't tend to trust 'high end audio experts" to evaluate my system. Instead, I listen to friends who actually play in bands and orchestras. If they like how my system sounds I consider my installation to be a success.
As for home theater, my goal is for my system to sound better than a movie theater- which admittedly isn't all that difficult.

Exactly! It’s also a hobby not unlike anything else.

I’ve had people tell me they enjoy the sound of my HTS to the theater.

As for good ‘old fashioned two channel. The end result for me is to simply enjoy the music. I really can’t enjoy music if it doesn’t sound good to my ears.

houdini1 · July 2020

ab348 said:

houdini1 said:

What exactly is the goal of having a high end music system. It is to sound just like a live band is in the room with you, or is it to sound even better than a live band?
I know a fellow, Jeff, who is like that. He has the same sort of high-end sound system, has to drink the most obscure and esoteric beers and wines that nobody else has ever heard of and that he sources from who-knows-where, and unfortunately never shuts up about it. He is a good guy until he starts spouting off about how much better his version of whatever is under discussion is. For him, I think a lot of it is what the Brits call willy-waving. It makes him insufferable when he starts going on about something.

Willy waving, I like that !!

fintail · July 2020

I thought the "change for men" was when they start wearing jorts, white sneakers, a fanny pack, and buy a Corvette with chrome wheels

I enjoy the sound of the radio in the fintail, which gives a real time warp feeling when tuned to a local AM oldies station. Never got into car or home audio, but I can see the attraction especially if one has a large home theater room.

28firefighter · July 2020

I’ve been told Jorts are not acceptable in my household now or ever.

Re: home theater - I love it and my Dad is a major audio guy. I likely have at least partially damaged hearing, so it isn’t really worth me spending money on serious equipment.

houdini1 · July 2020

roadburner said:

houdini1 said:

What exactly is the goal of having a high end music system. It is to sound just like a live band is in the room with you, or is it to sound even better than a live band?
My goal is the former. I don't tend to trust 'high end audio experts" to evaluate my system. Instead, I listen to friends who actually play in bands and orchestras. If they like how my system sounds I consider my installation to be a success.
As for home theater, my goal is for my system to sound better than a movie theater- which admittedly isn't all that difficult.

If you want to hear some good audio, find some early Glenn Campbell 12 string guitar instrumentals. "Astounding 12 string guitar". Youtube.

tjc78 · July 2020

Ok... I had to Google “jort”

driver100 · July 2020

houdini1 said:

roadburner said:

driver100 said:

I probably wouldn't settle for a Camry either...I mean I am still breathing. I loved my BMW convertible, but wouldn't consider another BMW Cabriolet because I can't be bothered messing around with snow tires anymore. My AWD is good enough to get through most snow. If my MB became problematic I might settle for a Lexus........just a little more willing to compromise these days especially if it means more time-for me. I won't watch a movie or TV program if I am not into it after 15 minutes....life is limited. I'd rather have a Camry than a fancy car that is in the garage half the time. Listening to a good music system.....I love music and appreciate good sound...it is just to passive, rather be doing or seeing something...places to go and see - tennis games to play!
I've got plenty of things to do- plus, I still have a job that I find fulfilling and enjoyable. When I do sit down to watch a movie or listen to music I want something more than a couple of tinny 3.5" cones driven almost to the point of 10% THD.
And not to put too fine a point on it, at 63 years of age I still don't consider compromise to be a virtue.
I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.

You don't think things will change but they do. I have a friend who was a tremendously good golfer. First, the flexibility and strength started to go, so couldn't play competitively by about 65. By 70 he felt he has played his best golf, he has been there done that....no interest in playing any more.

Cars.....I used to get excited about getting a new car. I have about 20000 miles on the E400, absolutely no desire to shop for a new car. Even if I wanted a new one I don't want to get used to a new one, and it would be a waste financially. So, I think our wants and needs change as we get older.

driver100 · July 2020

One more thought. Remember when you were a kid and you thought when you grow up you can buy all the ice cream, chocolate bars and toys you will ever want.......then you grow up and you could do that, but, it just ain't that important any more.

omarman · July 2020

Now when you say toys...

houdini1 · July 2020

omarman said:
Now when you say toys...

Now that is a different kettle of fish !!!

roadburner · July 2020

houdini1 said:

In retrospect, at 63 I was still a young man, and physically, mentally, and lifestyle wise, nothing much had changed in my life. Still felt the same in early 70's. Now, at 77, I can certainly tell the difference between now and when I was 63, or even when 73. Still healthy for my age and have "shot my age" at least once on the golf course since I was 72...but I am certainly not as strong as I once was and don't have the stamina to play 36 or more holes a day, nor do I have the desire to play that much.

I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.

So if you are correct I shouldn't have to worry about getting an irresistible urge to own a non-AMG Mercedes for at least 14 or so years.
That's encouraging.

driver100 · July 2020

roadburner said:

houdini1 said:

In retrospect, at 63 I was still a young man, and physically, mentally, and lifestyle wise, nothing much had changed in my life. Still felt the same in early 70's. Now, at 77, I can certainly tell the difference between now and when I was 63, or even when 73. Still healthy for my age and have "shot my age" at least once on the golf course since I was 72...but I am certainly not as strong as I once was and don't have the stamina to play 36 or more holes a day, nor do I have the desire to play that much.

I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.
So if you are correct I shouldn't have to worry about getting an irresistible urge to own a non-AMG Mercedes for at least 14 or so years.
That's encouraging.

I'll bet you will be ready for a Camry.

tjc78 · July 2020

driver100 said:

roadburner said:

houdini1 said:

In retrospect, at 63 I was still a young man, and physically, mentally, and lifestyle wise, nothing much had changed in my life. Still felt the same in early 70's. Now, at 77, I can certainly tell the difference between now and when I was 63, or even when 73. Still healthy for my age and have "shot my age" at least once on the golf course since I was 72...but I am certainly not as strong as I once was and don't have the stamina to play 36 or more holes a day, nor do I have the desire to play that much.

I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.
So if you are correct I shouldn't have to worry about getting an irresistible urge to own a non-AMG Mercedes for at least 14 or so years.
That's encouraging.

I'll bet you will be ready for a Camry.

Unless that Camry is RWD, no sunroof and does 0-60 in 4 seconds I’d say No!

roadburner · July 2020

If I EVER voluntarily purchase a soul-slaughtering automotive appliance I hope I have enough cognitive function and self respect remaining to pull into the detached garage shut the door, and peacefully go to sleep with the motor running.

stickguy · July 2020

that would require a Nascar license.

houdini1 · July 2020

roadburner said:

houdini1 said:

In retrospect, at 63 I was still a young man, and physically, mentally, and lifestyle wise, nothing much had changed in my life. Still felt the same in early 70's. Now, at 77, I can certainly tell the difference between now and when I was 63, or even when 73. Still healthy for my age and have "shot my age" at least once on the golf course since I was 72...but I am certainly not as strong as I once was and don't have the stamina to play 36 or more holes a day, nor do I have the desire to play that much.

I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.
So if you are correct I shouldn't have to worry about getting an irresistible urge to own a non-AMG Mercedes for at least 14 or so years.
That's encouraging.

Even more encouraging is that my taste in cars hasn't changed much over the years, nor has my love of golf. I have always liked expensive, well made cars. BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus LS. My last 3 have been LS's, but I don't like the direction they are heading.

imidazol97 · July 2020

Neighbor kid left his girl friend's Jeep running late at night. I saw the headlights on in the morning when I left to get coffee. :Later the headlights were off, so I didn't go wake anyone up.

Apparently when he charged the battery with a charger, the Jeep wouldn't come out of park. Had to have it towed to the dealer. I'm sure he searched the internet for a solution. It's a keyless start. That must be how it got left on when they came home, probably late at night, and ran the gas tank dry.

tjc78 · July 2020

imidazol97 said:
Neighbor kid left his girl friend's Jeep running late at night. I saw the headlights on in the morning when I left to get coffee. :Later the headlights were off, so I didn't go wake anyone up.

Apparently when he charged the battery with a charger, the Jeep wouldn't come out of park. Had to have it towed to the dealer. I'm sure he searched the internet for a solution. It's a keyless start. That must be how it got left on when they came home, probably late at night, and ran the gas tank dry.

I knew someone who did that with a brand new Mazda. It idled for 8 straight hours while she was at work.

imidazol97 · July 2020

Anyone have an idea why it seemed to have locked itself in Park when it idled to no gas and then the headlights stayed on because the "key" was in On position trying to run the engine? Was the computer thinking it was preventing a theft?

When I saw it, it looked like the headlights were good and bright, so I assumed the car had been started to cool off the AC since they were going to leave. But normally headlights would not have been on at that bright morning light--they would have been in some DRL mode if the Jeep has that.

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

driver100 said:

houdini1 said:

roadburner said:

driver100 said:

I probably wouldn't settle for a Camry either...I mean I am still breathing. I loved my BMW convertible, but wouldn't consider another BMW Cabriolet because I can't be bothered messing around with snow tires anymore. My AWD is good enough to get through most snow. If my MB became problematic I might settle for a Lexus........just a little more willing to compromise these days especially if it means more time-for me. I won't watch a movie or TV program if I am not into it after 15 minutes....life is limited. I'd rather have a Camry than a fancy car that is in the garage half the time. Listening to a good music system.....I love music and appreciate good sound...it is just to passive, rather be doing or seeing something...places to go and see - tennis games to play!
I've got plenty of things to do- plus, I still have a job that I find fulfilling and enjoyable. When I do sit down to watch a movie or listen to music I want something more than a couple of tinny 3.5" cones driven almost to the point of 10% THD.
And not to put too fine a point on it, at 63 years of age I still don't consider compromise to be a virtue.
I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.
You don't think things will change but they do. I have a friend who was a tremendously good golfer. First, the flexibility and strength started to go, so couldn't play competitively by about 65. By 70 he felt he has played his best golf, he has been there done that....no interest in playing any more.

Cars.....I used to get excited about getting a new car. I have about 20000 miles on the E400, absolutely no desire to shop for a new car. Even if I wanted a new one I don't want to get used to a new one, and it would be a waste financially. So, I think our wants and needs change as we get older.

Sorry but I still get excited by a new car, even if it’s some old beater. Never cared about fancy clothes and never had the money or expertise to care about high end audio. I’m certainly slowing down but I still managed to load my son’s furniture today when he moved.

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

tjc78 said:

driver100 said:

roadburner said:

houdini1 said:

In retrospect, at 63 I was still a young man, and physically, mentally, and lifestyle wise, nothing much had changed in my life. Still felt the same in early 70's. Now, at 77, I can certainly tell the difference between now and when I was 63, or even when 73. Still healthy for my age and have "shot my age" at least once on the golf course since I was 72...but I am certainly not as strong as I once was and don't have the stamina to play 36 or more holes a day, nor do I have the desire to play that much.

I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.
So if you are correct I shouldn't have to worry about getting an irresistible urge to own a non-AMG Mercedes for at least 14 or so years.
That's encouraging.

I'll bet you will be ready for a Camry.
Unless that Camry is RWD, no sunroof and does 0-60 in 4 seconds I’d say No!

In 14 years that kind of performance will be considered “grandpa” performance. By then the latest E car will probably be so fast you’ll go back in time.

jmonroe1 · July 2020

houdini1 said:

roadburner said:

driver100 said:

I probably wouldn't settle for a Camry either...I mean I am still breathing. I loved my BMW convertible, but wouldn't consider another BMW Cabriolet because I can't be bothered messing around with snow tires anymore. My AWD is good enough to get through most snow. If my MB became problematic I might settle for a Lexus........just a little more willing to compromise these days especially if it means more time-for me. I won't watch a movie or TV program if I am not into it after 15 minutes....life is limited. I'd rather have a Camry than a fancy car that is in the garage half the time. Listening to a good music system.....I love music and appreciate good sound...it is just to passive, rather be doing or seeing something...places to go and see - tennis games to play!
I've got plenty of things to do- plus, I still have a job that I find fulfilling and enjoyable. When I do sit down to watch a movie or listen to music I want something more than a couple of tinny 3.5" cones driven almost to the point of 10% THD.
And not to put too fine a point on it, at 63 years of age I still don't consider compromise to be a virtue.
In retrospect, at 63 I was still a young man, and physically, mentally, and lifestyle wise, nothing much had changed in my life. Still felt the same in early 70's. Now, at 77, I can certainly tell the difference between now and when I was 63, or even when 73. Still healthy for my age and have "shot my age" at least once on the golf course since I was 72...but I am certainly not as strong as I once was and don't have the stamina to play 36 or more holes a day, nor do I have the desire to play that much.

I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.

77, you’re just a kid. Being today is my birthday I just added one to that age. Spent the whole day helping Son #1 at flip house #2. I don’t think I’m any more tired than when we did flip #1 last Summer. I guess some things never change except for the number of candles on the cake. Which BTW, the girls are preparing that as I post. Now that I think about it I can’t eat as much cake and ice cream as I did when I was 28, 38, 48, 58, you get the idea.

jmonroe

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

tjc78 said:

imidazol97 said:
Neighbor kid left his girl friend's Jeep running late at night. I saw the headlights on in the morning when I left to get coffee. :Later the headlights were off, so I didn't go wake anyone up.

Apparently when he charged the battery with a charger, the Jeep wouldn't come out of park. Had to have it towed to the dealer. I'm sure he searched the internet for a solution. It's a keyless start. That must be how it got left on when they came home, probably late at night, and ran the gas tank dry.
I knew someone who did that with a brand new Mazda. It idled for 8 straight hours while she was at work.

This past winter I did my monthly start up on the Sebring. Got occupied elsewhere and discovered it still running 5 hours later. Didn’t seem to hurt it at all. They say an hour of idle is equal to 30 or so miles driven. I’ve seen cop car with over 8000 idle hours.

nyccarguy · July 2020

Happy birthday @jmonroe or is today @jmonroe1 ’s birthday?

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

imidazol97 said:
Anyone have an idea why it seemed to have locked itself in Park when it idled to no gas and then the headlights stayed on because the "key" was in On position trying to run the engine? Was the computer thinking it was preventing a theft?

When I saw it, it looked like the headlights were good and bright, so I assumed the car had been started to cool off the AC since they were going to leave. But normally headlights would not have been on at that bright morning light--they would have been in some DRL mode if the Jeep has that.

Maybe running it dry messed up the fuel pump. Headlights would work but no fuel to the motor.

jmonroe1 · July 2020

oldfarmer50 said:

tjc78 said:

imidazol97 said:
Neighbor kid left his girl friend's Jeep running late at night. I saw the headlights on in the morning when I left to get coffee. :Later the headlights were off, so I didn't go wake anyone up.

Apparently when he charged the battery with a charger, the Jeep wouldn't come out of park. Had to have it towed to the dealer. I'm sure he searched the internet for a solution. It's a keyless start. That must be how it got left on when they came home, probably late at night, and ran the gas tank dry.
I knew someone who did that with a brand new Mazda. It idled for 8 straight hours while she was at work.
This past winter I did my monthly start up on the Sebring. Got occupied elsewhere and discovered it still running 5 hours later. Didn’t seem to hurt it at all. They say an hour of idle is equal to 30 or so miles driven. I’ve seen cop car with over 8000 idle hours.

Speaking about aging, the rule of thumb is when you forget something for 5 or more hours, you’re OLD.

jmonroe

jmonroe1 · July 2020

nyccarguy said:
Happy birthday @jmonroe or is today @jmonroe1 ’s birthday?

Well, since we’re joined at the hip, thanks to Edmunds, we’re going to celebrate this day together.

jmonroe

driver100 · July 2020

nyccarguy said:
Happy birthday @jmonroe or is today @jmonroe1 ’s birthday?

I think they were twins so I am not sure which one was born today....the other one was probably born tomorrow - a midnight birth.

driver100 · July 2020

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

houdini1 said:

roadburner said:

driver100 said:

I probably wouldn't settle for a Camry either...I mean I am still breathing. I loved my BMW convertible, but wouldn't consider another BMW Cabriolet because I can't be bothered messing around with snow tires anymore. My AWD is good enough to get through most snow. If my MB became problematic I might settle for a Lexus........just a little more willing to compromise these days especially if it means more time-for me. I won't watch a movie or TV program if I am not into it after 15 minutes....life is limited. I'd rather have a Camry than a fancy car that is in the garage half the time. Listening to a good music system.....I love music and appreciate good sound...it is just to passive, rather be doing or seeing something...places to go and see - tennis games to play!
I've got plenty of things to do- plus, I still have a job that I find fulfilling and enjoyable. When I do sit down to watch a movie or listen to music I want something more than a couple of tinny 3.5" cones driven almost to the point of 10% THD.
And not to put too fine a point on it, at 63 years of age I still don't consider compromise to be a virtue.
I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.
You don't think things will change but they do. I have a friend who was a tremendously good golfer. First, the flexibility and strength started to go, so couldn't play competitively by about 65. By 70 he felt he has played his best golf, he has been there done that....no interest in playing any more.

Cars.....I used to get excited about getting a new car. I have about 20000 miles on the E400, absolutely no desire to shop for a new car. Even if I wanted a new one I don't want to get used to a new one, and it would be a waste financially. So, I think our wants and needs change as we get older.

Sorry but I still get excited by a new car, even if it’s some old beater. Never cared about fancy clothes and never had the money or expertise to care about high end audio. I’m certainly slowing down but I still managed to load my son’s furniture today when he moved.

One day you'll grow up too!

tjc78 · July 2020

Greetings from the Jersey Shore!

28firefighter · July 2020

Jealous. I miss the beach in longport and going to the clam shack in somers point.

qbrozen · July 2020

Well, you audiophiles may appreciate a story from last night into today. My 10-yr-old was controlling the music during our 1.5-hr roundtrips we made 2 days in a row. He is into classic rock, so he starts up that station from Amazon. Now, I can’t remember the exact song he first noticed this on, I believe it may have been something from Zeppelin, but he says, “this doesn’t sound right.” He looks at the phone and asks, “what does remastered mean?” So we explain it, to which he replies, “I don’t like it. They should have left it alone.” We mused that we may have to bust out some vinyl for him. Lol. It came up a few more times and he kept saying “ugh. Why is it remastered?!?”

ab348 · July 2020

jmonroe1 said:

nyccarguy said:
Happy birthday @jmonroe or is today @jmonroe1 ’s birthday?
Well, since we’re joined at the hip, thanks to Edmunds, we’re going to celebrate this day together.

jmonroe

Happy belated birthday wishes, JM!

I have one today. This is my song of the day:

https://youtu.be/HCTunqv1Xt4

stickguy · July 2020

you audiophiles should take a drive with my wife. Will drive you nuts whenever a good song is on, you turn the volume up when a good song comes on and all those 16 ELS speakers and HiPO amps start cranking, and she immediately turns it down to about 4 saying "it's too loud". They do get more exercise when I am driving by myself.

pretty much goes for the TV too ("what are you, deaf?")

so driving big sound, far less important than clear output at low volume!

houdini1 · July 2020

jmonroe1 said:

houdini1 said:

roadburner said:

driver100 said:

I probably wouldn't settle for a Camry either...I mean I am still breathing. I loved my BMW convertible, but wouldn't consider another BMW Cabriolet because I can't be bothered messing around with snow tires anymore. My AWD is good enough to get through most snow. If my MB became problematic I might settle for a Lexus........just a little more willing to compromise these days especially if it means more time-for me. I won't watch a movie or TV program if I am not into it after 15 minutes....life is limited. I'd rather have a Camry than a fancy car that is in the garage half the time. Listening to a good music system.....I love music and appreciate good sound...it is just to passive, rather be doing or seeing something...places to go and see - tennis games to play!
I've got plenty of things to do- plus, I still have a job that I find fulfilling and enjoyable. When I do sit down to watch a movie or listen to music I want something more than a couple of tinny 3.5" cones driven almost to the point of 10% THD.
And not to put too fine a point on it, at 63 years of age I still don't consider compromise to be a virtue.
In retrospect, at 63 I was still a young man, and physically, mentally, and lifestyle wise, nothing much had changed in my life. Still felt the same in early 70's. Now, at 77, I can certainly tell the difference between now and when I was 63, or even when 73. Still healthy for my age and have "shot my age" at least once on the golf course since I was 72...but I am certainly not as strong as I once was and don't have the stamina to play 36 or more holes a day, nor do I have the desire to play that much.

I believe that men also go through a "change of life", just as a woman does. It is a slow process over a 2 or 3 year period and you don't really notice it until it is complete. Different ages for everyone I assume, but it will happen if you live long enough. At 77 I am different, but just as content and satisfied with my life as ever, maybe even more so. Getting old is not all good, but not all bad either.
77, you’re just a kid. Being today is my birthday I just added one to that age. Spent the whole day helping Son #1 at flip house #2. I don’t think I’m any more tired than when we did flip #1 last Summer. I guess some things never change except for the number of candles on the cake. Which BTW, the girls are preparing that as I post. Now that I think about it I can’t eat as much cake and ice cream as I did when I was 28, 38, 48, 58, you get the idea.

jmonroe

Happy BD there old fella !! Together with your evil twin that makes you 156 years old. My evil twin always makes those second try putts that I miss on the first try.

imidazol97 · July 2020

tjc78 said:
Greetings from the Jersey Shore!

Congratulations on the new position @tjc78.

Pictures of the nightlife at the beach make me sad we haven't gotten to make
our next trip to visit old friends due to the panic over the China Virus. But
hoping wife feels more up to it in a month and circumstances are better
after the kids are in school again. Pigeon Forge is always better when
it's less crowded.

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