Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Just now, Penguin4x4 said:

 

[///M5 2,833]

In Amsterdam for a few hours.  Thursday I get to spend the evening here

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Guess its Tarheels-Wildcats for all the marbles Monday.

[nem 2,019]

9 hours ago, Penguin4x4 said:

The 2+ hour (one way) commute would suck

I can understand that, my commute is almost 7miles one way,

[sandt38 448]

6 hours ago, ///M5 said:

In Amsterdam for a few hours.  Thursday I get to spend the evening here

DMT. 15 minutes is all you need.

[sandt38 448]

10 hours ago, Penguin4x4 said:

how the hell am I supposed to pronounce "hhgregg"

Don't. Ive never been impressed with their prices.

[dem beats 1,223]

7 hours ago, Penguin4x4 said:

Gaston has always been my hero 

[dem beats 1,223]

7 hours ago, ///M5 said:

In Amsterdam for a few hours.  Thursday I get to spend the evening here

Smoke some good cat piss?

[dem beats 1,223]

57 minutes ago, sandt38 said:

DMT. 15 minutes is all you need.

Even smarter. I need to get me some.

[sandt38 448]

Grabbed up 2 more Rush records yesterday; Hemispheres and 2112. That means I have all their epics on vinyl. I'm generally not a huge fan of Rush, but I do love their ability to play. Their epics afford them a ton of time to show off their abilities. My favorites are "The Necromancer" and "The Fountain of Lamneth" with kick ass drum interludes and guitar interludes. It's amazing how pucking good Alex Lifeson was so early in his career.

Anyways, after Hemispheres Rush started with the more radio friendly short songs they are so well known for, of which there are very few records they have worth buying IMO. There are a few great songs, but not like the epics.

Epics (for those interested):

"The Necromancer"- Caress of Steel- 12:34

"Fountain of Lamneth"- Caress of Steel- 19:58

"2112"- 2112- 20:34

"Cygnus X- Book II: Hemispheres"- Hemispheres- 18:08

"La Villa Strangiato (An Exercise in Self-Indulgence)"- Hemispheres- 9:35

The center 3 comprise the entire side of their perspective album.

[dem beats 1,223]

I know nothing about Rush.  It was something that I never experienced.

Thanks for the rec, maybe I'll get some exposure.

[sandt38 448]

Try spotify or some other service. I am not a big fan of Geddy Lee's voice, but as a group they may be the most technical and talented rock musicians ever assembled. This is 70s hard rock, so ignore some of the cheesy interludes common in the era, and check out the real music.

I like Caress of Steel. By far it is their worst received album ever, but 2 of my favorite Rush songs (the epics listed above) are on it. It was released in 1975 and only reached gold (500,000 sales) in 1993... 18 years to sell 1/2 a million albums. It was such a failure that many thought it was the end of Rush.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caress_of_Steel

I like the musicianship and dynamics. They sound amazing through the analog rig.

[dem beats 1,223]

Good tip!

 

I'm working on my 3rd pre work mimosa and brunch. 

 

:-D

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

13 hours ago, Penguin4x4 said:

Aaron and anyone else who's been in the region: anything seriously wrong with the Waldorf/Brandywine region?

 

It has improved somewhat.  A little bit of DC outlying money has made its way down there.  Are you headed that way?

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

15 hours ago, nem said:

The Evil is with it's new owner. 

Hope its still in the "family".

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

15 hours ago, nem said:

Hopping for good news Monday pertaining to my garage. 

Could possible be the PA headquarters for SSA and SSA Racing! 

 

That would be awesome.  

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

13 hours ago, Penguin4x4 said:

In the past few days I have learned that Maryland hates bridges.

Like, seriously hates them. Holy shit.

What do you mean?  They are all over the pucking place near the water. Haha.  One of the longest bridges in the world is on the eastern shore.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

13 hours ago, Penguin4x4 said:

how the hell am I supposed to pronounce "hhgregg"

H. H. Gregg.  Just another Circuit City/Best Buy.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

13 hours ago, Penguin4x4 said:

Alexandria, VA is definitely within the realm of possibility. Plus no pesk MD gun laws.

It is definitely one of the places to be.  Wink Wink nudge nudge, say no more.

Great money, everything spanking new, not over run by chains, better taxes than MD, and loads of young professionals.  Though you have to deal with out of control VA cops and cost of living is actually higher there than here.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

14 hours ago, nem said:

Never give up, keep pushing yourself.

 

I recently moved back to very heavy circuits, and holy crap, serious carb depletion issues now.

[nem 2,019]

30 minutes ago, denim said:

Hope its still in the "family".

Turning new people on to SSA. You should be receiving an order for an ICON at some point.

[dem beats 1,223]

2 hours ago, denim said:

 

I recently moved back to very heavy circuits, and holy crap, serious carb depletion issues now.

That is a thing.  I didn't eat after leg day... Just skipped one meal and it turned into abdominal cramps so bad I couldn't eat or drink for about 12 hours. 

 

[MKader17 332]

Scored in our first soccer game. Pretty much means the season is a success.

Also noticed my gym time didn't make me Huff and puff less but I was able to give it more and I don't feel sore today.

Need to hit the gym today.

[dem beats 1,223]

Way to go Mike!

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

National ran out of econoboxes so they gave me a TSI Jetta. Torquesteers like a bastard but it's fun to flog