@koynekwest The audio equipment I brought back from Okinawa. About half the price that they cost here in the USA.
Ron, I came home from overseas in 1972 with a Sansui Amp, Dokorder 4 reel deck, Pioneer Speakers, an akai turntable and several other pieces. in 1978 I sold them all and bought a complete Bang and Olafsen amp, deck, speakers and turntable with the proceeds. Unbelieveable, but I got 12 times what I paid for the system overseas. The Dokorder 4 reel deck was truly rare because the preamp was elevated with the extra 2 reels on dual posts, I can't even find a photo of it online. It almost paid for everything.
Could have never afforded to buy either system in the states.
Jim
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1972 is when I came home, too. The far east is an audiophile's paradise. I also brought back several kimonos for my future wife. Those are long gone, too.
@SoCalBigMark said:
Yesterday on the trail, Mojave Green.
Nice. Been wanting to catch one of those for a while, eastern diamondbacks around here.
You are much braver than I am and I'm into herpetology.
I catch every one I see but I don’t harm or treat them carelessly. Only recently handled a few copperheads. Rattlesnakes are in this area but scarce. I hear they’re really increasing in numbers out west.
@jesbroken said: @koynekwest The audio equipment I brought back from Okinawa. About half the price that they cost here in the USA.
Ron, I came home from overseas in 1972 with a Sansui Amp, Dokorder 4 reel deck, Pioneer Speakers, an akai turntable and several other pieces. in 1978 I sold them all and bought a complete Bang and Olafsen amp, deck, speakers and turntable with the proceeds. Unbelieveable, but I got 12 times what I paid for the system overseas. The Dokorder 4 reel deck was truly rare because the preamp was elevated with the extra 2 reels on dual posts, I can't even find a photo of it online. It almost paid for everything.
Could have never afforded to buy either system in the states.
Jim
Years ago I had a Bang & Olufsen. That's top notch stuff!
@jesbroken said: @koynekwest The audio equipment I brought back from Okinawa. About half the price that they cost here in the USA.
Ron, I came home from overseas in 1972 with a Sansui Amp, Dokorder 4 reel deck, Pioneer Speakers, an akai turntable and several other pieces. in 1978 I sold them all and bought a complete Bang and Olafsen amp, deck, speakers and turntable with the proceeds. Unbelieveable, but I got 12 times what I paid for the system overseas. The Dokorder 4 reel deck was truly rare because the preamp was elevated with the extra 2 reels on dual posts, I can't even find a photo of it online. It almost paid for everything.
Could have never afforded to buy either system in the states.
Jim
Years ago I had a Bang & Olufsen. That's top notch stuff!
1 Rabbit cut into pieces
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
8 oz (225 gr) bacon chopped
1 cup red wine
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs oregano
1 tbs. olive oil
12 new potatoes
salt and pepper to taste
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@crazyhounddog said:
Positive thoughts and prayers for the good folks in and around the Redding area, California. This is a horrible fire that seems to double in size every night since it has started.
80,000 plus acres and over 500 plus structures leveled. 3 deaths so far and all are firefighters.
Very sad and very frightening.
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The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice is it possible for an empire to rise without His aid? Benjamin Franklin
Doing some smoked gravlax for Sunday night. First the cure for 48 hrs, then will cold smoke for a few hours on Sunday. My sister gave me thee best Tzatziki sauce recipe when she worked at a Greek restaurant that goes great with this. Salmon fillet is cut in half, put ontop of each other, then weighted down in the fridge.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Nice - "Prickly Pears" (Optuntia) - I grow these from cuttings. Make "Nopalitos" from the new pads (with onions and tomatoes for tacos/burritos)
Are those from Texas or Arizona??
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Raptor killers............. California says don't plug your electric cars in, they are experiencing power shortages - go figure!
On the news last night there was a report that the Hoover Dam (upon which California heavily relies for its electric power) is outputting at least 25% less power due to low drought caused water levels. Is this the cause of the referenced power shortages being experienced or is it simply because of all the increased air conditioner usage due to the unusually hot weather causing a drain?
@1northcoin said:
On the news last night there was a report that the Hoover Dam (upon which California heavily relies for its electric power) is outputting at least 25% less power due to low drought caused water levels. Is this the cause of the referenced power shortages being experienced or is it simply because of all the increased air conditioner usage due to the unusually hot weather causing a drain?
Seems like the PG&E power company has never fully recovered from being sued for over 2.5 billion for sparking numerous wildfires the last few years. BUT the nutty politicians came up with the brilliant idea nobody can clean up fallen timber/dead trees around their power lines. Or any residents that have dried fallen timber around their houses/property. So , in essence, creating a perfect storm for any spark or lightning strike to start fires. It's a crazy situation
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
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@koynekwest The audio equipment I brought back from Okinawa. About half the price that they cost here in the USA.
Ron, I came home from overseas in 1972 with a Sansui Amp, Dokorder 4 reel deck, Pioneer Speakers, an akai turntable and several other pieces. in 1978 I sold them all and bought a complete Bang and Olafsen amp, deck, speakers and turntable with the proceeds. Unbelieveable, but I got 12 times what I paid for the system overseas. The Dokorder 4 reel deck was truly rare because the preamp was elevated with the extra 2 reels on dual posts, I can't even find a photo of it online. It almost paid for everything.
Could have never afforded to buy either system in the states.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Jim-
1972 is when I came home, too. The far east is an audiophile's paradise. I also brought back several kimonos for my future wife. Those are long gone, too.
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I had a friend that had one. Hot fun in the summertime, sitting by the engine......
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Years ago I had a Bang & Olufsen. That's top notch stuff!
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Ingredients:
1 Rabbit cut into pieces
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
8 oz (225 gr) bacon chopped
1 cup red wine
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs oregano
1 tbs. olive oil
12 new potatoes
salt and pepper to taste
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Here is the product of the harvest fresh from Friday's oven:
Sequel to the sequel, this time with the sun cooperating:
And to top it off for this Random Picture Thread for Friday, here are my vapor trail sky shots taken this week:
OMG!!! A UFO!!!
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That one hasn't been taken yesterday... time flies !!
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Very sad and very frightening.
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From just now as I stepped out of the office:
Doing some smoked gravlax for Sunday night. First the cure for 48 hrs, then will cold smoke for a few hours on Sunday. My sister gave me thee best Tzatziki sauce recipe when she worked at a Greek restaurant that goes great with this. Salmon fillet is cut in half, put ontop of each other, then weighted down in the fridge.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Nice - "Prickly Pears" (Optuntia) - I grow these from cuttings. Make "Nopalitos" from the new pads (with onions and tomatoes for tacos/burritos)
Are those from Texas or Arizona??
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Raptor killers............. California says don't plug your electric cars in, they are experiencing power shortages - go figure!
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
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On the news last night there was a report that the Hoover Dam (upon which California heavily relies for its electric power) is outputting at least 25% less power due to low drought caused water levels. Is this the cause of the referenced power shortages being experienced or is it simply because of all the increased air conditioner usage due to the unusually hot weather causing a drain?
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My daughter's black lab puppy about 5 months ago.
U.S. Type Set
1892-S Barber Quarter... really nice until you see the reverse... then something is odd:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Seems like the PG&E power company has never fully recovered from being sued for over 2.5 billion for sparking numerous wildfires the last few years. BUT the nutty politicians came up with the brilliant idea nobody can clean up fallen timber/dead trees around their power lines. Or any residents that have dried fallen timber around their houses/property. So , in essence, creating a perfect storm for any spark or lightning strike to start fires. It's a crazy situation
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
My most recent acquisition.
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