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cableguy
08-02-2007, 09:34 AM
Hey Crime Stoppers...
The name is Bill and I have been around a little less than two years. I really love this place, for me it is truly about the "Music" first. I love the gear but it is really just a means to and end; great music reproduced in a manner that I enjoy....
I am the Executive Chef of one of the "Destination" restaurants here in the Triad region of North Carolina. I love my work even if it kicks my ass sometimes. I am 43 years old and have been married a couple of times & raised three kids.....
Regarding the name "Cableguy"...which has actually nothing to do with cable TV.
When I first arrived here there were numerous pissing contests about the virtues/voodoo of higher ended cables, interconnects, ect. I thought I would be clever and choose this moniker.....turns out it was so clever that the only one who got it was me....:sigh: I have thought about changing it but it has sorta stuck.....
What I love the most about this site is the friendships that I have made while a member. I would not trade them for anything....Jason, Todd, Steve, Rich, Justen & Alan you guys are the best....
As far as gear as gear I have a modest mid-fi system that I really enjoy.

Denon PRA 1000 preamp....I love the phono stage
Mitsubishi DP-EC10 DD turntable....this this is a rock at 28 pounds..
Pioneer Elite DV-38A CD/DVD
Audiosource Amp 7 200 wpc Class T amp
Original Fried Q's
DCM TF 600's
and just added, not sure what to call it...
DIY "Gaincard" amp based upon the 47 labs circuitry...sounds pretty amazing

I own a lot of music....I love Jazz, Blues, most incarnations of Rock and Roll, Classical, and of course Twang....:yes:

That's about other it than thank you AK....:thmbsp:


Bill
Scorpion8
08-02-2007, 09:39 AM
Hello!
ozmoid
08-02-2007, 09:54 AM
Bill is truly an excellent example of what AK is all about - enthusiasm for the gear, the music, and a willingness to share his knowledge and experience.

:thmbsp:

It doesn't hurt that he's an awesome chef as well... :drool: I always try to visit around dinnertime. :smoke:
tentoze
08-02-2007, 09:58 AM
Another one of the fine folks who congregate here!
Army
08-02-2007, 10:14 AM
Yup the cableguy thing went right over my head, I was thinking of the movie.

Wish I lived closer I'd be hanging around for supper with Oz. I've had a sample of your cooking talents a while back and you sir can cook :tresbon:
dnewma04
08-02-2007, 10:50 AM
Hi Bill, nice to read your introduction, I almost feel like I know you. :)
macaltec
08-02-2007, 06:15 PM
Thanks for mentioning me Bill. It may be about time for dinner at your house again. I'll bring those Twisted Sister records I was telling you about.
Urizen
08-02-2007, 06:18 PM
I lust for more of your pepper sauce, Bill.

I always enjoy reading your posts.
analog addict
08-02-2007, 07:06 PM
his steak with Grand Mariner sauce....MMmmmmmmmm:drool::drool::drool:

How they hanging Bill?!?!:thmbsp:

PS, If you make a play for those Maggies, the wife was talking about taking the kids to Wet N Wild this weekend (Hint, Hint...)
cableguy
08-02-2007, 10:24 PM
Thanks for mentioning me Bill. It may be about time for dinner at your house again. I'll bring those Twisted Sister records I was telling you about.
It would be great to hang with you again soon my friend.....sorry but I'm afraid the tables down so don't bother bringing your treasured Twisted Sister LP's...:D
(Bulliet Bourbon's a fine substitute.......):yes:



Bill
cableguy
08-02-2007, 10:25 PM
his steak with Grand Mariner sauce....MMmmmmmmmm:drool::drool::drool:

How they hanging Bill?!?!:thmbsp:

PS, If you make a play for those Maggies, the wife was talking about taking the kids to Wet N Wild this weekend (Hint, Hint...)

It's killing me but the Maggies are just too much scratch to part with right now....sigh....



Bill
yamahammer
08-02-2007, 10:43 PM
nice to see another "upper management " cooking slob here on this fine site too many years running hotel food service and my management firm plus owning a couple of resturants has worn me down!!!! now working "Only" 37.5 hours at a fine institute of higher learning i feel like i am in "semi retirement"
cableguy
08-03-2007, 02:47 PM
nice to see another "upper management " cooking slob here on this fine site too many years running hotel food service and my management firm plus owning a couple of resturants has worn me down!!!! now working "Only" 37.5 hours at a fine institute of higher learning i feel like i am in "semi retirement"
great to hear from a fellow Chef!!!!:thmbsp:
37.5 hrs a week....that sounds awsome...where do I sign up????



Bill
alexkerhead
08-03-2007, 11:55 PM
I would have never thought of that name having something to do with IC cables...lol
I always assumed you installed cable. :D

Interconnectguy would have been cool, though. :)


I for one am glad you are a member.
merrylander
08-04-2007, 05:44 AM
Guess the cable thing went over my head also, but then most things do. Hi!
ozmoid
08-18-2007, 08:36 PM
I lust for more of your pepper sauce, Bill.

The last batch was pumpkin/habanero :yikes: :tears: :yes: (I wish there was a smilie for "MY WHOLE HEAD IS ON FIRE!!!!") :D

Actually, taken in moderation the sauce is delicious. Taken with wild abandon, the sauce will kick your ass. :thmbsp:

Bill has some serious talents in the concocting department.
Strangeband
08-18-2007, 08:54 PM
Great intro and nice to meet you. I grew up sort of in your neck of the woods, about 2 hours north, near Roanoke, VA.
cableguy
08-18-2007, 09:13 PM
Great intro and nice to meet you. I grew up sort of in your neck of the woods, about 2 hours north, near Roanoke, VA.
Roanoke is a great city...:yes: Been there a couple of times and enjoyed myself on both occasions....
While I am not native to this part of the world I seem to be settling in OK...
Winters are certainly less severe than my life in Wisconsin....:yes:



Bill
Justen
08-20-2007, 04:48 PM
And if you ever get a chance to eat at Bill's "destination restuarant" you will not be disappointed! Fine food...

Of course he will long be remembered for the amazing Italian Sausage that he brought to the first Redneck, err, I mean Frog, Fest.

And a fine guy to boot!!
onepixel
08-20-2007, 04:50 PM
Hey Bill,

It's been a pleasure!

Carl
ozmoid
08-20-2007, 09:54 PM
...Of course he will long be remembered for the amazing Italian Sausage that he brought to the first Redneck, err, I mean Frog, Fest.No Justen, that first one at your place will always be "Redneck Fest", no matter what. :)
cableguy
08-20-2007, 10:46 PM
he will long be remembered for the amazing Italian Sausage that he brought to the first Redneck, err, I mean Frog, Fest.

Ahhh yes....
"Garlic Death"....:yes:
awesome "Private Label/Single Batch" sausage made just for that occasion...
That was a good day....:yes:


Bill