OT: 10,000 Pt XLIV - Guitar Things

[landshark]

One of my favorite books is on sale at Amazon for 1.99 (ebook).

Snow Crash. It's sci-fi. It's quick moving. It's from 1992 and the terms "Avatar" and "Metaverse" were coined in this book. 1992... I recently re-read it after last reading it back in '92. Pretty crazy stuff.

The picture of society painted by the author is Idiocracy-esque. There's some good, old fashioned anthropology business as well as a lot of comical pokes at society. I highly recommend. 2$ well spent.

EDIT: Today it's 8.99. Crazy.

 

[landshark]

Dear Patrick Marleau's agent,

Please get him a gig with Big Red chewing gum. It just makes sense with Big Red's schtick being how long it lasts. Show Patty putting a stick of Big Red in his mouth as a rookie, then show him politely spitting it out at his retirement ceremony.

Sincerely...

 

[LadyStanley]

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

(Reuters) -Tina Turner, the American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday at the age of 83. Turner began her career in the 1950s during the early years of rock 'n' roll and...

uk.news.yahoo.com

RIP. I feel a musical listen coming up

 

[Alaskanice]

To any fan here that served, honor and appreciation for the sacrifice you made. We owe a lot to each of you.

 

[LadyStanley]

One of the best quotes from the 2023 National Memorial Day concert from a veteran:

We.gave up our yesterdays for your tomorrows.

 

[LadyStanley]

Hmm

 

[landshark]

Hmm

They're just lulling us into a false sense of security...

 

[LadyStanley]

John Beasley, Everwood and The Soul Man actor, dies at 79

John Beasley, a character actor known for his roles on 'Everwood' and 'The Soul Man,' as well as numerous memorable film roles, has died. He was 79.

news.yahoo.com

RIP. Was in The Mighty Ducks movie

 

[tiburon12]

Who here is familiar with Utah, specifically the SLC area?

As an expat with an eye on returning to the states at some point, Utah seems pretty cool. But I'm unfamiliar with the culture, cost of living, etc. Would love some insights or someone to answer a set of questions if possible

 

[landshark]

Who here is familiar with Utah, specifically the SLC area?

As an expat with an eye on returning to the states at some point, Utah seems pretty cool. But I'm unfamiliar with the culture, cost of living, etc. Would love some insights or someone to answer a set of questions if possible

You coming back on purpose?

 

[LadyStanley]

As a single woman, Utah is not on my list of desirable places to live due to the culture. But it has some lovely scenery (worth visiting).

 

[themelkman]

My knowledge of Utah is basically that it has a lot of Mormons and they hosted the Olympics before I knew what they were.

 

[tiburon12]

You coming back on purpose?

Ha, not considering it at the moment at all, but it's something I always have my eye on. Just in case there is a family emergency or whatever. Or if the situation here becomes untenable (almost 0% chance that happens).

As a single woman, Utah is not on my list of desirable places to live due to the culture. But it has some lovely scenery (worth visiting).

Is that the religious culture or the social culture? Legitimate question since I know 0 about Utah peeps

My knowledge of Utah is basically that it has a lot of Mormons and they hosted the Olympics before I knew what they were.

You and I both lol. Add mountains and lakes too

 

[LadyStanley]

Is that the religious culture or the social culture? Legitimate question since I know 0 about Utah peeps

Both/the same. The example I heard from friend is that wife could not get medical result sent to her, it was sent only to husband.

 

[tiburon12]

Both/the same. The example I heard from friend is that wife could not get medical result sent to her, it was sent only to husband.

huh, that's interesting. Something to consider for sure.

So where are the good, problem-free plaes to live in america that arent stupid expensive?

 

[Cas]

huh, that's interesting. Something to consider for sure.

So where are the good, problem-free plaes to live in america that arent stupid expensive?

I've heard good things about Minneapolis, if you can handle WEATHER.

 

[Pavelski2112]

huh, that's interesting. Something to consider for sure.

So where are the good, problem-free plaes to live in america that arent stupid expensive?

There's always a problem, just depends on which one you can handle

 

[tiburon12]

I've heard good things about Minneapolis, if you can handle WEATHER.

Dude I like in Bangkok. Yearly low of 85 lol. Minnesota isn't even on my map hahah

 

[landshark]

Dude I like in Bangkok. Yearly low of 85 lol. Minnesota isn't even on my map hahah

I'm a no snow kinda guy. I've been looking a bit in Clearlake, CA. (i hear it snows but not often enough to matter or realy stick)

Close to major city (3 hours from SF): check
Pot is legal: check
Prices aren't super crazy: check
Close to major body of water for boating, fishing, swimming: check
Lot sizes are big enough to house a pool eventually : check
Lot sizes are big enough for outdoor kitchen eventually: check
weather good?: check

200-300K gets you something decent...

 

[LadyStanley]

Cynthia Weil, Co-Writer of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,’ ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music,’ ‘On Broadway’ and More, Dies at 82

UPDATED: Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member Cynthia Weil — who co-wrote “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway,” “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” “Walking in the Rain,” “You’re My Soul and Inspiration,” “Uptown,” “He’s So Shy,” “Kicks,” “Here You Come Again,” “Through the...

news.yahoo.com

RIP

 

[drunksage]

Dude I like in Bangkok. Yearly low of 85 lol. Minnesota isn't even on my map hahah

Join us Las Vegas people. Good Thai restaurants. Drier heat probably too. One obvious drawback in local hockey sentiments, but oh well.

 

[tiburon12]

I'm a no snow kinda guy. I've been looking a bit in Clearlake, CA. (i hear it snows but not often enough to matter or realy stick)

Close to major city (3 hours from SF): check
Pot is legal: check
Prices aren't super crazy: check
Close to major body of water for boating, fishing, swimming: check
Lot sizes are big enough to house a pool eventually : check
Lot sizes are big enough for outdoor kitchen eventually: check
weather good?: check
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200-300K gets you something decent...

We have similar priorities, thanks for this

 

[landshark]

We have similar priorities, thanks for this

You're welcome! I just found out it's only about an hour and a half or so from Sacramento...

 

[The Nemesis]

For anyone that cares I'm hoping to have this month's old time radio shows selection up tonight or tomorrow. I just have some last minute adjustments to make to the somewhat-random collection of shows I want to share and then it'll be uploaded to the drive folder and the necessary post will be made. I'm probably also going to put a link in my signature since I don't want to start a new thread but want to make it easier for people to find the content if this thread moves past the post.

The previous month's stuff has already been removed from the cloud folder to make way for what's coming. If anyone missed out on getting some of the content and wants another crack let me know and I'll make sure to put it in a forthcoming rotation.

 

[LadyStanley]

'Barbie' production emptied a company's worldwide supply of pink paint

The 'Barbie' film used so much pink paint that it depleted the global reserves of its supplier, Rosco, which were already limited by supply chain issues.

www.latimes.com

In a world, where there is no more pink paint....