luvvinvinyl

[luvvinvinyl]

I remember lurking at AU – Audio Utopia, for the 'interesting' reading. I got sidetracked for a while, and AK replaced AU, when I wasn’t looking. Sometime after that, I stumbled onto AK, probably from 4x4wheeling’s eBay “about ME” page.

Lurking, to posting, to Gameshow Host, to Mod, to Supermod, to Administrator, it has been an interesting ride.

Throughout these ~4 years, and the 35 before that, there has been the music. I have been fortunate to make many good friends, who have contributed greatly to my musical education. Thanks, one and all.

My system has morphed completely, three times, into its present configuration:

Ariston RD11S/Magnepan Unitrac/Benz Ace/Cambridge Audio azur 540p phono pre-amp
Lector CD0.6T cdp
Yamaha T-1 tuner
Almarro A205 EL84 SEP integrated
Almarro M1A speakers
Nordost Blue Heaven Rev2 cabling
Blue Circle power conditioning
Wardsweb-built source selector switch
Atacama stands/equipment rack

Outside of AK, my job keeps me solvent enough to do the things I want: organizer for Youth tenpin bowling, golf, clubbuilding, reading, and helping out around here.

And, schmoozing with my buddies on Audiokarma.

[tentoze]

This is a good man, and my friend.

[OvenMaster]

Amen. One of the fairest and kindest gentlemen that I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Tom

[Scorpion8]

Howdy, luvvinvinyl !

[ozmoid]

Folks, you just won't ever do better than to know this man.

"I don't recall anyone saying "Beer", but since you bring it up why yes, I'd love one." --luvvinvinyl

[cableguy]

Hi Ernie....:thmbsp:


Bill

[goldear]

I don't know quite what to make of this new love-fest forum...:scratch2: But truth be told, I quite agree that Ernie is a true class act. I only wish that I had even half as much class as he does. :thmbsp:

[Sandy G]

They just don't come much better-or more modest-than this guy...Ernie babysat me at last years' Fest, way, way above & beyond the call of duty.

[merrylander]

Ernie picked me up at the Fest, just as well or I would never have found the place. I agree with everything said about him as long as he gives my hello to Linda.:D

[opt80]

LV would give you the last slice of bread off of his table.

Alan

[jcmjrt]

Hi Ernie!! I still think that it's WRONG to drive South into Canada...but since you probably can't (or won't) change that....bring that Almarro gear to AKFest with you next time. Good tunes!

[whell]

Hey Erine! I can only echo the kind comments others have posted here. Erine is truly a kind, thoughtful gentleman.

[Bigerik]

I have met few better men in my life.
As was stated, a class act, Ernie is.

[Sluggo]

Hi Ernie,
Ive heard the T-1 and one of the Azur's,
but Looking at the rest of your current system...(?)
Ive still got alot to listening to do!

[Army]

What can I say that hasn't been said already, I'm lucky to call this man my friend!

Say Hi to Linda for me too.

[luvvinvinyl]

Thanks for the kind words, gents. All y'all are gonna make me blush.

Oh, and the young lady was tickled that she was remembered by you, Rob and you, too, Scott. She says, "Hi!" to both of you.

Joyce, if Yoshi-san is not coming, I'll consider bringing my setup. I just have to get Dave to cut me loose from Fest organizing. Got any pull there? :lmao: Oh, wait, you'll have to convince Linda too. Good luck with that! Either that, or move the Fest a few miles south. Then I wouldn't have all those border issues. Then again, the rest of you will need passports...

[luvvinvinyl]

Rob, Sandy, you guys speak of that duty like it was a chore. I want it known that I staked a claim on that privilege, before anyone else stole it out from under me. It was my pleasure and an honour, to be of some small service to you, at the Fests.

[Negotiableterms]

A true gentlemen... and now I'm left hunting for some way to wittily include "the importance of being Ernest" and coming up with nothing. But he's important to AK, that's for sure!

[jaymanaa]

Like I said in my intro thread, Ernie was a big help to me when I first got here and didn't know anything about using a forum. He had the patience of Jobe getting me straightened out on postings pics (I wonder if he regrets that move?).:D Thanks for making me feel welcome then, and now, Jay

[gyusher]

You can sleep tight tonight with the knowledge that AK is safe and secure.

Let's see. . .Black Helicopter, Black Suburban, Night Vision googles (goggles), Black tights. . .


BLACK TIGHTS? >? >?

[alexkerhead]

Thank you for taking your Journey Ernie, it means a lot to a lot of us.

[Drybasement]

I've met him, twice, and enjoyed both meetings. Great guy. And he even forgave me when I was too loud during the Paul Miles concert at the last AK Fest. Hey, I was well on my way to good drunk that night. :D

Cheers buddy. Glad to know ya.

[luvvinvinyl]

I've met him, twice, and enjoyed both meetings. Great guy. And he even forgave me when I was too loud during the Paul Miles concert at the last AK Fest. Hey, I was well on my way to good drunk that night. :D

Cheers buddy. Glad to know ya.

My pleasure. I got drunk that night, too, just a little more quietly.

Slaínte.

[tentoze]

The Night Of The Absinthe. I still wake up some nights tasting licorice.

[luvvinvinyl]

I likes me some absinthe. It's legal over here.

[jcmjrt]

to wittily include "the importance of being Ernest" and coming up with nothing. But he's important to AK, that's for sure!

Yep, he's a Wilde man that's for sure!

I'll promise Linda (heck, I'll even bring it!) some See's candy if she'll let you out to play at the fest. Now as far as convincing Dave...uh.....uh....swallow... hmm...got any ideas?

[hakaplan]

Hi, Ernie! I assume that CKLW DVD never showed up. I'll make you another.

[RichPA]

What they said - Ernie, you're one of the best!

[Retro Stereo]

This is a good man, and my friend.

Ditto!



Retro

[Urizen]

It was you, good sir, who inspired me to snag my Almarro. I could not have been happier.

LV, without exception, has helped me on this board more than any other member.

:beerchug:

[TWantiques]

Lurking, to posting, to Gameshow Host, to Mod, to Supermod, to Administrator, it has been an interesting ride.



To know Ernie is to understand how he progressed thru these responsibilities. I am no longer amazed at his ability to see through the haze and get to the bottom line. As you can see, one of AK's most respected members.

Look forward to meeting you some day and tipping a couple. :beer:

Terry

[luvvinvinyl]

Terry, it would be my distinct pleasure, only if you let me buy.

Urizen, I'm glad that the amp is working as well for you as it does for me. Thanks for the kind words.

hakaplan, PM sent.

Joyce, I'm sure that will do the trick, for Linda. Now, the big man... I got nothin', there.

David, I always thought it was "The Importance of Being Earnest". So, I'll be Ernest, and Earnest. I'll be Frank, if you'd rather.

[tentoze]

David, I always thought it was "The Importance of Being Earnest". So, I'll be Ernest, and Earnest. I'll be Frank, if you'd rather.

Frankly, I'd leave that alone. And, he's a lawyer- they only spell in Latin.

[pioneer54]

makes me proud to be canadian knowing LV is one of us. hoping to one day meet in person.:thmbsp:

[tentoze]

makes me proud to be canadian knowing LV is one of us. hoping to one day meet in person.:thmbsp:

You will be richer for the experience, IMO. And Linda is the perfect complement. Some of my favorite folks anywhere.

[Negotiableterms]

Linda is a priceless gem. It's not often you can say 'they make a great couple' and have it be entirely true.

On the other hand, his mom does dress him funny.

[tentoze]

On the other hand, his mom does dress him funny.

Well..........yeh, but he IS Canadian and doesn't wear a fanny pack, so........

[ozmoid]

But it would look so nice with your Bunburying outfit. :smoke:

[Retro Stereo]

Hey Ernie, what can I say about you that already hasn't been said? Okay, except the fact that when I first get to Detroit every year for the AK Fest, your friendly face is usually the first I seek out to make sure all is right in the world that day! Seriously, Ernie is one of the most enthusiastic AK members you're ever going to want to meet and I can't think of anyone who would be better suited as an AK Emissary.



Retro

[luvvinvinyl]

Stop. Y'all are gonna make me blush.

Seriously, Greg, I look for that low-riding loaded-down van of yours to pull in, for the same reason, so that I know it's REALLY the Fest.

[JDaniel]

I can't add much to what's been said. Ernie's a good man, and a good friend.

To quote one of my favorite Louis La'mour sayings "he's one to ride the river with".

JD

[merrylander]

...
Oh, and the young lady was tickled that she was remembered by you, Rob and you, too, Scott. She says, "Hi!" to both of you.
...

I'm only old and unlikely to forget a lovely lady. Alzheimers is only rampant at congressional hearings.

[wajobu]

Ernie!! Welcome to AK :D

[ozmoid]

Ernie!! Welcome to AK :D

OK - that made me laugh. Timing is everything, Walker. :D

[onepixel]

I like Ernie but what ever happened to Burt?

It's been a pleasure knowing the you!

Carl

[lordfoo]

Hi luvvinvinyl,

Now you know sir how it is to be a legend in your own time. This is getting to be quite a long tribute like thread. :banana:

thanks for all the past help.


LUVVINVINYL RULZ!!!


best regards,
Foo