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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jan 30, 2018 22:10:29 GMT -5
Sigh. My youngest son tore his ski pants last week skiing. There's only one place locally to get them and they are incredibly overpriced. I ordered a pair from Amazon and they arrived today...and they are too small. So have to return them and have ordered the next size up, but he will have to try to deal with a patched up pair for skiing tomorrow.
Such is the joy of shopping online.
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Post by Farrar on Jan 30, 2018 22:47:07 GMT -5
I'm very sorry for your loss, mrp.
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Post by Confessor on Jan 30, 2018 22:57:56 GMT -5
I'm really, really excited tonight because I'm finally coming to America! Travelling to the U.S. has long been one of my greatest dreams and my wife and I plan to visit New York City in late May for, maybe four days, and then head up into Massachusetts and, from there, explore New England. The reason for the trip is our first wedding anniversary on 2nd June, and we've already decided that we'll be spending our actual anniversary date in the gorgeous looking town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Exactly which other states or locations we'll take in throughout New England are up in the air at the moment -- it's still the very early planning stages. But we plan to book our flights from Heathrow, London to JFK airport tomorrow, so it looks like it's gonna happen. As some of you might know, I'm a total yank-o-phile (I even once started a thread about my love of the U.S. here), so I'm totally stoked about finally getting to visit a small corner of the U.S.A. I've loved American culture, music, history, films, literature, comics (obviously), and people since I was a little kid. I know that there are a few people in this forum who live in NYC ( Icctrombone , for one), so any accommodation tips or advice about things to do in NYC would be welcome. Hotels in Manhattan seem REALLY expensive, so we're looking at B&Bs as a possible way to keep the cost down. We're thinking of staying near or in Greenwich Village or the East Village, but I'm wondering if it might be cheaper to find accommodation across the Hudson in New Jersey (Newport or Hoboken maybe) or the other way, over in Brooklyn? Thing is, I've no idea what those areas are like or how easy it would be to get from, say, Newport to Greenwich Village via the Holland Tunnel, or from Brooklyn to the East Village. While we're in NYC we'll be checking out lots of historic music sites (which is why the Village makes sense as a possible base location), but we'd like to do some traditionally touristy things too, like going up the Empire State Building, visiting Central Park, taking a boat out to look at the Statue of Liberty etc, and also maybe take in a Broadway show. Also, what's Harlem like these days, in terms of safety for tourists? Any tips from folks here who live in states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont would be great too, since the majority of our two week stay will be spent in New England. Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 22:58:03 GMT -5
I'm so sorry mrp ... accept my humble gracious condolences ...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2018 23:52:14 GMT -5
I'm really, really excited tonight because I'm finally coming to America! Travelling to the U.S. has long been one of my greatest dreams and my wife and I plan to visit New York City in late May for, maybe four days, and then head up into Massachusetts and, from there, explore New England. The reason for the trip is our first wedding anniversary on 2nd June, and we've already decided that we'll be spending our actual anniversary date in the gorgeous looking town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Exactly which other states or locations we'll take in throughout New England are up in the air at the moment -- it's still the very early planning stages. But we plan to book our flights from Heathrow, London to JFK airport tomorrow, so it looks like it's gonna happen. As some of you might know, I'm a total yank-o-phile (I even once started a thread about my love of the U.S. here), so I'm totally stoked about finally getting to visit a small corner of the U.S.A. I've loved American culture, music, history, films, literature, comics (obviously), and people since I was a little kid. I know that there are a few people in this forum who live in NYC ( Icctrombone , for one), so any accommodation tips or advice about things to do in NYC would be welcome. Hotels in Manhattan seem REALLY expensive, so we're looking at B&Bs as a possible way to keep the cost down. We're thinking of staying near or in Greenwich Village or the East Village, but I'm wondering if it might be cheaper to find accommodation across the Hudson in New Jersey (Newport or Hoboken maybe) or the other way, over in Brooklyn? Thing is, I've no idea what those areas are like or how easy it would be to get from, say, Newport to Greenwich Village via the Holland Tunnel, or from Brooklyn to the East Village. While we're in NYC we'll be checking out lots of historic music sites (which is why the Village makes sense as a possible base location), but we'd like to do some traditionally touristy things too, like going up the Empire State Building, visiting Central Park, taking a boat out to look at the Statue of Liberty etc, and also maybe take in a Broadway show. Also, what's Harlem like these days, in terms of safety for tourists? Any tips from folks here who live in states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont would be great too, since the majority of our two week stay will be spent in New England. Thanks. -M
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Post by Confessor on Jan 31, 2018 0:04:39 GMT -5
I'm really, really excited tonight because I'm finally coming to America! Travelling to the U.S. has long been one of my greatest dreams and my wife and I plan to visit New York City in late May for, maybe four days, and then head up into Massachusetts and, from there, explore New England. The reason for the trip is our first wedding anniversary on 2nd June, and we've already decided that we'll be spending our actual anniversary date in the gorgeous looking town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Exactly which other states or locations we'll take in throughout New England are up in the air at the moment -- it's still the very early planning stages. But we plan to book our flights from Heathrow, London to JFK airport tomorrow, so it looks like it's gonna happen. As some of you might know, I'm a total yank-o-phile (I even once started a thread about my love of the U.S. here), so I'm totally stoked about finally getting to visit a small corner of the U.S.A. I've loved American culture, music, history, films, literature, comics (obviously), and people since I was a little kid. I know that there are a few people in this forum who live in NYC ( Icctrombone , for one), so any accommodation tips or advice about things to do in NYC would be welcome. Hotels in Manhattan seem REALLY expensive, so we're looking at B&Bs as a possible way to keep the cost down. We're thinking of staying near or in Greenwich Village or the East Village, but I'm wondering if it might be cheaper to find accommodation across the Hudson in New Jersey (Newport or Hoboken maybe) or the other way, over in Brooklyn? Thing is, I've no idea what those areas are like or how easy it would be to get from, say, Newport to Greenwich Village via the Holland Tunnel, or from Brooklyn to the East Village. While we're in NYC we'll be checking out lots of historic music sites (which is why the Village makes sense as a possible base location), but we'd like to do some traditionally touristy things too, like going up the Empire State Building, visiting Central Park, taking a boat out to look at the Statue of Liberty etc, and also maybe take in a Broadway show. Also, what's Harlem like these days, in terms of safety for tourists? Any tips from folks here who live in states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont would be great too, since the majority of our two week stay will be spent in New England. Thanks. -M Note to self: buy tight sta-press pants, a glittery shirt and a silk scarf so as to blend in with the other Americans I meet.
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Post by hondobrode on Jan 31, 2018 3:33:46 GMT -5
Very sorry about the loss mrp.
Pets truly are part of the family, and they're so innocent and loving.
I'm sure you and Amy provided a wonderful life for Mouse.
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Post by Icctrombone on Jan 31, 2018 6:20:24 GMT -5
I'm really, really excited tonight because I'm finally coming to America! Travelling to the U.S. has long been one of my greatest dreams and my wife and I plan to visit New York City in late May for, maybe four days, and then head up into Massachusetts and, from there, explore New England. The reason for the trip is our first wedding anniversary on 2nd June, and we've already decided that we'll be spending our actual anniversary date in the gorgeous looking town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Exactly which other states or locations we'll take in throughout New England are up in the air at the moment -- it's still the very early planning stages. But we plan to book our flights from Heathrow, London to JFK airport tomorrow, so it looks like it's gonna happen. As some of you might know, I'm a total yank-o-phile (I even once started a thread about my love of the U.S. here), so I'm totally stoked about finally getting to visit a small corner of the U.S.A. I've loved American culture, music, history, films, literature, comics (obviously), and people since I was a little kid. I know that there are a few people in this forum who live in NYC ( Icctrombone , for one), so any accommodation tips or advice about things to do in NYC would be welcome. Hotels in Manhattan seem REALLY expensive, so we're looking at B&Bs as a possible way to keep the cost down. We're thinking of staying near or in Greenwich Village or the East Village, but I'm wondering if it might be cheaper to find accommodation across the Hudson in New Jersey (Newport or Hoboken maybe) or the other way, over in Brooklyn? Thing is, I've no idea what those areas are like or how easy it would be to get from, say, Newport to Greenwich Village via the Holland Tunnel, or from Brooklyn to the East Village. While we're in NYC we'll be checking out lots of historic music sites (which is why the Village makes sense as a possible base location), but we'd like to do some traditionally touristy things too, like going up the Empire State Building, visiting Central Park, taking a boat out to look at the Statue of Liberty etc, and also maybe take in a Broadway show. Also, what's Harlem like these days, in terms of safety for tourists? Any tips from folks here who live in states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont would be great too, since the majority of our two week stay will be spent in New England. Thanks. Awesome ! When the time get's near maybe we can make plans to get together for a lunch or dinner.
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Post by Confessor on Jan 31, 2018 7:10:25 GMT -5
I'm really, really excited tonight because I'm finally coming to America! Travelling to the U.S. has long been one of my greatest dreams and my wife and I plan to visit New York City in late May for, maybe four days, and then head up into Massachusetts and, from there, explore New England. The reason for the trip is our first wedding anniversary on 2nd June, and we've already decided that we'll be spending our actual anniversary date in the gorgeous looking town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Exactly which other states or locations we'll take in throughout New England are up in the air at the moment -- it's still the very early planning stages. But we plan to book our flights from Heathrow, London to JFK airport tomorrow, so it looks like it's gonna happen. As some of you might know, I'm a total yank-o-phile (I even once started a thread about my love of the U.S. here), so I'm totally stoked about finally getting to visit a small corner of the U.S.A. I've loved American culture, music, history, films, literature, comics (obviously), and people since I was a little kid. I know that there are a few people in this forum who live in NYC ( Icctrombone , for one), so any accommodation tips or advice about things to do in NYC would be welcome. Hotels in Manhattan seem REALLY expensive, so we're looking at B&Bs as a possible way to keep the cost down. We're thinking of staying near or in Greenwich Village or the East Village, but I'm wondering if it might be cheaper to find accommodation across the Hudson in New Jersey (Newport or Hoboken maybe) or the other way, over in Brooklyn? Thing is, I've no idea what those areas are like or how easy it would be to get from, say, Newport to Greenwich Village via the Holland Tunnel, or from Brooklyn to the East Village. While we're in NYC we'll be checking out lots of historic music sites (which is why the Village makes sense as a possible base location), but we'd like to do some traditionally touristy things too, like going up the Empire State Building, visiting Central Park, taking a boat out to look at the Statue of Liberty etc, and also maybe take in a Broadway show. Also, what's Harlem like these days, in terms of safety for tourists? Any tips from folks here who live in states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont would be great too, since the majority of our two week stay will be spent in New England. Thanks. Awesome ! When the time get's near maybe we can make plans to get together for a lunch or dinner. For sure! That'd be great.
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Post by impulse on Jan 31, 2018 15:16:45 GMT -5
Not sure if there are other metal heads here, but Slayer is doing a farewell tour. I'm all over that. What a lineup.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2018 15:37:54 GMT -5
Not sure if there are other metal heads here, but Slayer is doing a farewell tour. I'm all over that. What a lineup. I'm not big into metal, but a lot of folks in my comics social circle (creators, dealers, retailers, etc.) around here are and have been excited since the announcement of the tour. Several already nabbed tix for the shows near here. -M
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2018 15:59:14 GMT -5
In another thread, I posted a pic of the coverless copy of Action COmics #1 that came into my friend Dan's shop on Monday. These are the other books that came in with it... This is the third time in the past year and ahalf that copies of AF 15 and Spidey 1 have walked in to shops here in the Miami Valley, which is why I keep saying this stuff isn't rare, it's out there, it's just a matter of being patient and having the resources if you want it. -M
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2018 16:12:40 GMT -5
Tips on how to be a well dressed gentleman of style and discerning taste... -M
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Post by Rob Allen on Jan 31, 2018 16:55:29 GMT -5
I'm really, really excited tonight because I'm finally coming to America! Travelling to the U.S. has long been one of my greatest dreams and my wife and I plan to visit New York City in late May for, maybe four days, and then head up into Massachusetts and, from there, explore New England. The reason for the trip is our first wedding anniversary on 2nd June, and we've already decided that we'll be spending our actual anniversary date in the gorgeous looking town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Exactly which other states or locations we'll take in throughout New England are up in the air at the moment -- it's still the very early planning stages. But we plan to book our flights from Heathrow, London to JFK airport tomorrow, so it looks like it's gonna happen. As someone once said, "The British are coming! The British are coming!" You're going to have such a good time. Are you going to be driving a car? Have you driven before in countries where they drive on the right? I don't know much about local accommodations, but I know that Newport (a neighborhood in Jersey City) and Hoboken have good connections to Manhattan via the PATH trains. Some random stream-of-consciousness thoughts about things to do and see: - Dead & Co. are playing on May 31 in Mansfield MA (between Boston and Providence RI). They're also in Camden NJ (next to Philadelphia) on June 1 & 2 but that doesn't work if you're in Marblehead on the 2nd. - Actress/singer Kathleen Turner is at the Cafe Carlyle May 22 - June 2. -Turning to food, things to do at least once: in New York, eat at a Jewish deli and buy slices of pizza from a sidewalk window. In New England, have a lobster roll and some chowder. - You might be here for the Memorial Day holiday (Monday, May 28). This is a patriotic holiday but more solemn than the 4th of July. - Other places in the region to visit: Newport RI; Mystic CT; Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard & Cape Cod, MA; and of course Salem right next to Marblehead. I'll add more when I think of them.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jan 31, 2018 20:45:28 GMT -5
My wife and I ordered a Hi-Fi amplifier online before Christmas, to replace our 25 year old student-budget system and finally get decent music.
It was delayed for a month, but we waited patiently.
It arrived today (oh joy!) and we connected it to the rest of the system.
It doesn't work. Power goes on, power immediately goes out. I tried everything in the Troubleshooting guide and everything I found online. Nothing gives.
Call me an annoying old fart of a customer, but when I buy a brand new amplifier it's because I want to listen to music; not because I want a do-it-yourself electronics project. I'm not interested in finding out what bit of soldering has gone loose, or why the automatic standby function is misbehaving. I just want a working machine.
It's going back as soon as I get a reply from the company, and it will be wrapped in disappointment on top of bubble wrap.
(In other, more cheerful news, my dad's 35 year old old amplifier -which was a do-it-yourself electronics repair project during the holidays- works again. All it needed were a new switch and two capacitors. That's pretty good timing, and I think we'll use that for the time being).
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