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GottaB

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  1. No shit. I have two oaks maybe 10ft apart. I don’t get it. They do this for a living and HOA says I have to maintain two trees. So I either have to live with it, or relocate them a little further apart if water lines even allow it.
  2. Is her name CJ?
  3. Also, use https://www.rtings.com/ to check out your options for TVs
  4. Yeah. Soundbars don’t need a receiver. They usually have HDMI, optical or RCA style stereo inputs. If you use the ARC HDMI input/output, the soundbar / sub will act like TV speakers. They turn on when the TV turns on and you use the TV remote to control the volume. It’s a really simple connection.
  5. I’ve had these for about a week. I like them. They are looser than or not as tight on the thigh other boxer briefs like meundies or den of thieves or even ex officio. Even champion mesh boxer briefs hug tighter in the legs. Very comfortable.
  6. Sound bars are ok. AVSforum people will tell you sound bars are a simple solution but only use them if you have no other choice. If you are doing a common area setup, I think soundbars (plus a sub) are ok and easy to setup. If you are serious about watching movies and feeling the sound, or if you are setting up a true home theater you’d be looking at a receiver and a minimum of three speakers and a subwoofer. Where are you? I ask because if I’m austin A&B tv have some great prices. Frys is another one if they have one on their promo code sales. Sign up for emails to get the code. TV: I went with a Sony because their smart TV interface is android based and updated more frequently than say Panasonic’s interface. Receiver: Yamaha gets good reviews, you can get a great deal on a Denon at Frys. Subs: SVS get high reviews here and elsewhere. Good bang for the buck. Soundbar? I dunno. I have a Panasonic and a Sony set that both work pretty good. Easy to use via ARC.
  7. “That’s the spirit” was the response I’d heard
  8. If he lets that pitch hit him, tie ball game.
  9. I saw two of those movies and still don’t remember him from either.
  10. What’s a Taylor Sheridan?
  11. You want the 30, 60 or 90 second package?
  12. Yeah. Fast forwarded. Hope it wasn’t essential
  13. A mysterious helicopter in the last episode (again?) and garbage lady lets neegan go? WTH? Neegan fighting his no. 2 to the death in this episode and using his traitor against Rick was nice.
  14. You could decrease the font size to reduce the size of the email. /Dilbert
  15. I used a projector for a while. 1) get a screen. I used a flat wall but still the texturing of the paint showed up in faces and it was odd. 2) It was exhausting for certain types of watching. I followed the guides for size and distance but some times it was too big. 3) some projectors are louder than others. It may seem like low fan noise at first but it can be annoying. 4) plan the whole setup and keep in mind how long the cables will need to run. HDMI cables have limits. There are solutions but still a consideration. I started out with the receiver and other equipment close to the projector but it was weird to turn around to change the channel. 5) bulbs can burn out. And they aren’t cheap. I bought the projector in 2009 for $800 and the bulb was $200. My suggestion would be to go and look at a place that has both a projector and a huge TV side by side. The TV looks better to me, even if the size of the screen is smaller.
  16. There’s one for any price point. If you don’t have a delica, that’s a great start. My favorite are the sage lineup. Pick your favorite style. My favorite sage is the Sage 2. They are a great pocket size knife with a deep carry clip and a lot of blade. Want more robust? Paramilitary 2. Native. Delica seem too small? Endura. Or Manix. Flipper? Domino.
  17. Awful movie.
  18. Victorinox INOX Seiko Monsters Citizen Solars
  19. Formerly the Seiko Dive Watch thread. I can’t afford a Rolex but I do like me some inexpensive watches. I got a new rubber strap for my SKX007. Jubilee off. Geckota rubber dive strap on. Thought I’d was a good time to revive the Better than the stock rubber strap IMO. Very comfortable. Only $9 https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-pvc-rubber-z20-z22-replacement-watch-strap.php
  20. Saddleback leather ID wallet. Holds 4 cards, two IDs and a small amount of cash. http://www.saddlebackleather.com/leather-front-pocket-wallet
  21. I was in a class he taught. I don’t remember much else about him.
  22. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Kingsford-18-6-lbs-Charcoal-Briquettes-2-Bag-4460031239/205796026
  23. Wanted to give and update on my progress. I got the MCACC mic in. Ran the setup. Still needed to replace speakers and add a center. I went with Klipsch over Ascend Accoustic for two reasons. First I was able to hear them locally. Second, if I went with ascend I’d have to spend another $100-150 on stands. Seemed a waste. Setup: Pioneer VSX1020 Reciever (kept the same) Klipsch RP-250f for L/R ($500) Klipsch RP-450c for center ($400) Klipsch R-10SWi ($250). I kept the receiver because it was still working and didn’t need wireless though some day I might upgrade. I did not go bookshelf speaker because they would be under sized for the center and the setup would look weird. The center was the hardest decision. RP-250c vs 440 vs 450. The prices were $220, $350, $380. It just seemed like a good place to invest the money. I didn’t think it would be too big for the space and I got the biggest I could afford. Somewhere I read someone explain it that bigger sounds better even if you aren’t using it to it’s fullest ability. As for the sub, I was going to wait. And I’ll eventually upgrade the one I got. But wireless kits run $100-200 alone so a speaker with wireless built in for $250 will work for now. Plus, most of the time we turn it way down when my wife is watching TV because she doesn’t care for it. Result: I like it. In the end, I’ve spent a little more than I planned but I’m happy with it. As for the quality of sound: we’ll see. I don’t hear the brightness yet. Maybe the MCACC adjustment tamed that beast. I’ll test it this weekend when the kids aren’t sleeping and make a better judgment. Thank you guys for helping me put my money to meet my goals. (In a matching front set vs receiver).
  24. $12.99 double bags of charcoal this week at Home Depot and Lowe’s
  25. Viair gets great reviews. I picked up one for my wifes van. For my car, I have one from pep boys https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9357343/01727?quantity=1 or something like it. https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9327241/01727?quantity=1
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