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Tonesky

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  1. This is a secondary setup for the kids, for whom I have only the AVR; no speakers. The primary setup is a Cambridge Audio AVR and Usher speakers. In moving from 5.1 to 7.1, I recently upgraded the mains and am thinking of upgrading the center. If so, the current center (Usher S-525) would be available for the game room.
  2. I am looking to add 5.1 sound to the kids' game room for under $1K. I have a Marantz NR1608 AVR available, which is rated at 50 W for two channels driven at 8 ohms, so I need relatively efficient speakers. This will be overwhelmingly for movies and gaming; not so much for music. Thanks for any suggestions (other than Cerwin Vegas from the white van at Home Depot).
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    London

    There are Nandos in and around DC and Chicago. And, two are soon to open in Houston, with a promise of more to come, including in Austin and Dallas.
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    London

    My in-laws (wife’s brother’s family) are spending the 2022-23 academic year in London. We are visiting Thanksgiving week and will stay with them in Chiswick. Between the two families, there are three 15-16 year old kids. We arrive Monday morning and depart the following Sunday morning, so no Sunday roast. Here is what my sister-in-law has put together for the week. I welcome suggestions of restaurants and of anything glaringly missing. Thanks. Monday (flight lands 9:15am) Lunch at Fortnum and Mason Walk around Green Park, Buckingham Palace, St. James Park Churchill War Rooms Walk by Big Ben, Westminster Abbey Indian Dinner Tuesday Burrough Market for lunch Tower of London, Tower Bridge Harrods, Shopping Back home (Chiswick) Dinner: Kids go to Nandos, we go somewhere else Wednesday Buckingham Palace – Changing of the Guard 11am (also on Friday) Kew Gardens in evening (Christmas at Kew) – dinner in the garden Thursday The Wallace Collection Walk Regent Street to see the lights, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus High Tea – Corinthia Hotel 5pm (reservation made) Friday British Museum Walk around Hyde Park, Kensington Palace Les Mis Saturday Greenwich Other ideas to slot in as time permits: Rules for dinner Victoria and Albert Museum Chiswick Garden
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    Zero

    I was sure that this was going to be the answer to how many fucks OP gives about something....
  6. Tonesky

    Wine

    Killer bottle! Brings back great memories.
  7. Any recommended Medicare consultant? Looking for traditional Medigap (likely G) and Drug (D). No interest in Medicare Advantage.
  8. I hear you. I just like knowing it is there if wanted, and as a place for people to meet up. Side stage hospitality access his huge! I used to have full weekend access for HomeAway, from which my buddy is now retired, and which no longer sponsor's a stage. This year, I scored for Tito's.
  9. No one fucks with empty chairs. We generally set up chairs at the front of the chair zone at the stage where we expect to end the day (often the stage where we will be for multiple acts), and then take off. It is nice to have a "home base" and a place to sit/crash late in the day if needed.
  10. I'm an old and have long bitched about the evolution and degradation of the lineup, but this weekend - including acts/bands I would never have seen if I hadn't brought my 15 year old daughter - killed it. Friday: Asleep At The Wheel, Noah Cyrus, Zack Bryan, and SZA. Noah Cyrus was a pleasant surprise. SZA was my daughter's only selection that did nothing for me. Saturday: OUSUX, Conan Gray, Lil Nas X, and Pink. Never heard of Conan Gray and only knew LNX for Old Town Road, but both were great. Daughter has come a long way since begging me to tune Sirius/XM to Kids' Bop. Sunday: Sent the kid back to Houston to be in school Monday and hit Spoon, Paramore, Goose, and Kacey Musgraves. All were great. Goose was the set of the weekend.
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    Wine

    Five years since vacating our house after Harvey, we finally moved from a shitty rental into our new elevated house about 8 weeks ago. My reward was delivered this morning - two Transtherm Ermitage cellars. And, you’re damn right those walls are Pantone 159. 🤘
  12. One of those rare moments when I think it wouldn't be so bad if I was wrong and there was judgment and afterlife. Burn in hell, Ken Starr.
  13. There is no reason not to be all wildcat at this point.
  14. Tonesky

    Wine

    I attended a mind blowing Reidel glass tasting/seminar some years ago. Max Reidel told me in a side conversation that he drinks champagne from varietal glasses rather than flutes. I gave it a try and I’ve never looked back.
  15. Tonesky

    Wine

    Nice glass selection. Our flutes have been gathering dust for about 15 years....
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