When you find out what you got from your Secret Santa/Harry Hannukah, please let us know.

I got a package today from Acoustic Sounds. Last week I ordered some poly outer sleeves for my vinyl but that came in Fridays mail so I thought to myself, "where'd this come from?". Then it dawned on me as I was tearing it open. My Secret Santa gift has arrived. Sure enough, inside were two vinyl records...

Calexico - Garden Ruin
Kings Of Leon - Because Of The Times (limited edition red vinyl)

Too cool! I've heard some Calexico before (Feast Of Wire) so I know what to expect from them but the Kings Of Leon will be completely new to me. I've heard of them but never heard them.

Big thanks to my Secret Santa. You done good. :thmbsp:

PS. Marantzfan (Anthony), you da man. :D It must have been hard going through my posts trying to find some music I didn't already have. Thank you sir.

I got a package today from Acoustic Sounds. Last week I ordered some poly outer sleeves for my vinyl but that came in Fridays mail so I thought to myself, "where'd this come from?". Then it dawned on me as I was tearing it open. My Secret Santa gift has arrived. Sure enough, inside were two vinyl records...

Calexico - Garden Ruin
Kings Of Leon - Because Of The Times (limited edition red vinyl)

Too cool! I've heard some Calexico before (Feast Of Wire) so I know what to expect from them but the Kings Of Leon will be completely new to me. I've heard of them but never heard them.

Big thanks to my Secret Santa. You done good. :thmbsp:

PS. Marantzfan (Anthony), you da man. :D It must have been hard going through my posts trying to find some music I didn't already have. Thank you sir.

How in gods name did you know it was me?:scratch2:

EDIT: They must have sent a copy of the receipt in the box showing the billing address, even though I told them not to. Ugh.

Anyhow, glad to hear that I was able to get you something you didn't already have. BTW, my friend's wife is the sister of the drummer in Calexico. Thats how I know of em..

Anyhow, I hope you enjoy them both and have a Merry Christmas.

A little birdy told me. That, and the invoice. :D

I got my Secret Santa gift today. I was out cleaning up the garage when the mailman walks up (scared the hell out of me cause I didn't see him coming) and hands me a package addressed from Secret Santa. Now, I always thought Santa resided on the North Pole, but this package was from Kansas, so I'm thinking Mr. Jaymanaa is my Secret Santa...

That and I noticed he viewed my user profile recently...:D

Anyhow, I opened it up hoping for some sort of serving dish or utensil to use over the holidays, but no. Just some Vinyl....Well you can imagine my disappointment, now I'll have to listen to Johnny Cash and John Coltrane over the Holidays....:tears:

Oh well, guess I'll make the best of it...Thanks Jaymanaa!!!! :banana:

Cool, hope you like'm. I'm curious as to the SG on the "Legacy" vinyl as I don't have any. Lemme know, cause all I need is a half a reason to pick that Johny up for myself.:D

Santa just delivered a MoFi GeoDisc, a fancy-schmancy cartridge alignment tool. Cool! Now I can toss my paper jig.

Thanks, Hanukkah Harry...errr, ummm Santa...whoever you are.:thmbsp:

I came home on my lunch hour today and found a package on the porch from my Secret Santa. I can tell SS has been doing some checking up on me.:thmbsp:

I got 2 lps, Santana (debut lp) and Santana Abraxas, both sealed Sundazed pressing from the original analog masters. Very cool indeed. PLUS, a book, The Complete Book on Mexican Cooking. Mexican food is my absolute favorite and I can't wait to try out some of these recipes. I can tell my SS spent some time snoopin around my posts before selecting my gift.:thmbsp:

Tomball, TX.? Could it be the one and only mfhale? THanks Monty, I absolutely love the gifts.

Really hope you enjoy them, Steve. Didn't figure a bucket of Uncle Mike's stink bait would be well received.

Just stopped by the mailbox on the way home...Booyah! A package from Secret Santa. :cool:The dog really wanted his supper, but he had to wait while I opened my present.

Two CDs that I've never heard (or even heard of):

the subdudes - Street Symphony
JJ Grey & Mofro - Orange Blossoms

Listening to the JJ Grey & Mofro right now...EXCELLENT!:music:

But that's not all; there is also a sealed maxell XLII 35-90 reel. That shows some real research on the part of SS to know that I resurrected a hi-bias deck.

Unless I'm mistaken, the best source for new music is a Drybasement in Midland, Michigan.

Thanks eleventy batrillion, Darren...you hit the nail right on the head.:yes::thmbsp:

Really hope you enjoy them, Steve. Didn't figure a bucket of Uncle Mike's stink bait would be well received.

Monty, as you have probably read, I love fishing as much as I do music and audio. This time of year though, the music will get more play time.You did good my friend. Very good!! Thank you!

Monty,

I'm glad you are enjoying your gift. You can never tell if the music you send will appeal to a persons' taste. I knew you liked the blues and blues rock so I figured a little Florida swamp music couldn't hurt. :D I'm a big fan of JJ Grey's Mofro. The Subdudes are from New Orleans and blend a mixture of different styles including blues, zydeco and a little swampiness just to even things out. David (dmax99) and I saw them perform last month and they were fantastic.

I read about your R2R project and since I had a spare reel lying around I figured you could use it.

Cheers and have a wonderful holiday season.

Darren

My inbox brought my SS gift: a gift certificate to mymusic.com from opt80.

Thanks, Alan. I love shopping for music.

Edit: DOH! Alan is NOT my Secret Santa, just a really great guy! (In case you forgot, I did the draw!)

None for me yet, of course I've not been here that long. What I'm hoping for, from brother, is a Megadeth LP, and maybe a USB phono-preamp, but seeing as he never leaves the campus of the college he's at, I dunno. I'm hoping he decides to give e-buying a try because of it.

Received a package today from my SS. No name but a return address of Royal Oak, Michigan.

Now the tough part. I'm one of those who waits until Christmas to open it. :yes: All I have to do is keep telling myself "I can wait, I can wait."

My wife thinks I'm nuts. "How can you wait?" She's been asking me that for years.

I'll post the contents when I do open it. Thanks, SS.

Terry

I hate waiting...

I even hate it when other people wait...

I even hate it when other people wait...

ERNIE! Yer makin' me nervous here!

BUT, if my Harry H figures out a way to send me a hefty power amp, or anything McIntosh and stay within the $35 value cap, well then it'll be worth the wait.

Received a package today from my SS. No name but a return address of Royal Oak, Michigan.

Now the tough part. I'm one of those who waits until Christmas to open it. :yes: All I have to do is keep telling myself "I can wait, I can wait."

My wife thinks I'm nuts. "How can you wait?" She's been asking me that for years.

I'll post the contents when I do open it. Thanks, SS.

Terry

I like waiting until Christmas too, but with this we all know the deal, and besides, most of us probably will not know who sent what, so the SS's are going to be anxious to know how well their presents are appreciated. So mine is coming open right off the bat! So whomever is my SS, I will post in this thread as soon as I get it.

Got mine today. In fact I was driving by the house and saw Santa himself in a fedex truck. Flipped a Uee and about smacked the back of the truck. Then I had to wait till I got back home for good to open it.

My wife was bummed it wasn't olive oil. :D A bunch of great jazz and some rock and pretty much eclectic collection of vinyl. Which if you saw my vinyl collection you would know it will fit right in. I'm listening to Oscar Brown Jr. as we speak. From the first note I knew this was a great album. :thmbsp: Next up some Zeppelin. Told you it was eclectic. :yes:

Thanks SS, perfect gift, and the DW brush will come in very handy. However, my OCD kicks in and it is very hard to open sealed vinyl, so I will have to fight the good fight and rip those suckers open at the earliest chance. I'll wait till the weekend for that. Popping open a nice winter warmer and some new vinyl, what can be better. :thmbsp:

I couldn't wait until Christmas when the package arrived from SoundstageDirect -- Mozart Mass in C minor, Deutsche Grammophon - 180g virgin vinyl, audiophile mastering/pressing !! Wow! I can't wait to hear it, very very awesome! I've never owned/heard a true audiophile classical record before! I am trying to hold off on listening until I have a good solid block of time to devote. :music: Thank you thank you thank you, Secret Santa!!

Michael

I couldn't wait either when the package arrived from Music direct. Riped open the box to find exactly what I've been needing, 50 Mobile Fidelity records sleeves. :banana:

Thanks Secret Santa whomever you are :thmbsp:

Postman dropped mine off today..A DVD and a CD...
Rainbow-Live in Munich 1977 video
and Blackmore nights-Winter Carols..

thanks SS

Dave

The elves tell me that my SS gift has arrived at the mail drop.

Now I have to wait until next weekend to retrieve it. I hate waiting.

This is going to be a long week.

I couldn't wait either when the package arrived from Music direct. Riped open the box to find exactly what I've been needing, 50 Mobile Fidelity records sleeves. :banana:

Thanks Secret Santa whomever you are :thmbsp:

Sweet, the gift that keeps on giving.:thmbsp: I need to get some of those myself.

The elves tell me that my SS gift has arrived at the mail drop.

Now I have to wait until next weekend to retrieve it. I hate waiting.

This is going to be a long week.

Then dont wait. Come and get it :D

SS arrived today. Will have to provide details later but Santa did a GOOD JOB!

Thanks Santa!

Alan

After taking care of those things that SWMBO had in mind today and a couple of family things, I'm back. As I posted earlier, I found a package on the porch this morning. It's from All Vinyl Records and had quite a heft to the package. And again, Santa did GOOD!:thmbsp:

Opened it up and pulled out a stack of LPs:

The Siegal-Schwall Band - S/T and 953 West
Taj Mahal - S/T and Happy Just To Be Like I Am
Warren Zevon - Sentimental Hygiene and Bad Luck Streak In Dancing School
Paul Butterfield - North South and It All Comes Back - Paul Butterfield's Better Days
Elvin Bishop - Juke Joint Jump and Big Fun
Commander Cody - Flying Dreams and The New Commander Cody Band - Rock'N Roll Again
Spyro Gyra - S/T

:banana::banana::banana:

I'm not familiar with The Siegal-Schwall Band but based on the rest of the bunch, it should be good listening. And while Santa brought me two that I already have, it's always a good thing to have a second copy of Taj Majal or Warren Zevon - especially as these are two that I would pick up a second copy of just to see if they were better than my thrift store copies.

Done a little research on who my Secret Santa may be but any one of you could have ordered these online from All Vinyl Records so I have to figure that it will probably remain a secret. But to my SS -

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

Alan

After taking care of those things that SWMBO had in mind today and a couple of family things, I'm back. As I posted earlier, I found a package on the porch this morning. It's from All Vinyl Records and had quite a heft to the package. And again, Santa did GOOD!:thmbsp:

Opened it up and pulled out a stack of LPs:

The Siegal-Schwall Band - S/T and 953 West
Taj Mahal - S/T and Happy Just To Be Like I Am
Warren Zevon - Sentimental Hygiene and Bad Luck Streak In Dancing School
Paul Butterfield - North South and It All Comes Back - Paul Butterfield's Better Days
Elvin Bishop - Juke Joint Jump and Big Fun
Commander Cody - Flying Dreams and The New Commander Cody Band - Rock'N Roll Again
Spyro Gyra - S/T

:banana::banana::banana:

I'm not familiar with The Siegal-Schwall Band but based on the rest of the bunch, it should be good listening. And while Santa brought me two that I already have, it's always a good thing to have a second copy of Taj Majal or Warren Zevon - especially as these are two that I would pick up a second copy of just to see if they were better than my thrift store copies.

Done a little research on who my Secret Santa may be but any one of you could have ordered these online from All Vinyl Records so I have to figure that it will probably remain a secret. But to my SS -

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

Alan

Used vinyl... why didn't I think of that? That way your Secret Santa was able to deliver a huge selection instead of just a couple rekkids. Still I can't believe he/she got all that for less than $35... maybe so. Now I wish I'd done that for mine... I suck at gifting. :tears:

OK,Ive had my gift now for over a week and we have
less than 12 days to X-mas so my curiousity got me~
Thank you Secret Santa for a very fitting gift,
You read me like a book :yes:

I got a "Vintage" Sigg Mountain bottle :smoke:

Having the Olympic national park as my backyard
I spend quite abit of time in the backcountry and
this present will be used for sure.
In my earlier days,It would be filled with Bushmills
or Jamesons for a night in the woods,
But these days it will work just dandy for some Real
Maple syrup with my morning wilderness pancakes!!!
Thanks Santa,You Rock :thmbsp:

I was a little late getting my SS gift sent, but I just got home from sliding (we got sleet and snow last night) to the post office and the gift is loaded on the sled and heading your way. I hope you enjoy it, whoever and wherever you are.:yes:

Hmm...a somewhat flat parcel arrived here today from out west :naughty: Since the parcel isn't transparent, I just have to wonder what is within.:scratch2:

Mail man had to ring the door bell to drop of a pakage.
Looked at the address and its from MD and from my searching I cant figure out who it is.
Who ever it is though
THANK YOU!!!

Got a 5 cd set of A prairie home companion, cant wait to give it listen.
And a signed book "It We Make it til Daylight (story of Frank Mays)" .(signed by Frank Mays, looking forward to reading it.
And a $25 gift cert to soundstagedirect.com now to decide what I want to buy.

Thankyou SS.:thmbsp:

I thought it was decided that Santa could not spend over $35... you're making us self-conscious out here.

Don't feel bad at all. 35.00 is the limit. Some folks just like to spread a little more holiday cheer.

Part 2.....Rainbow Rising and Rainbow on-stage CD's Both the Rainbow Remasters 20-bit remastered from original tapes...Cool

Thanks SS....:D

I got my gift from SS today. A nice sealed copy of chameleon. I have been searching for anything by this group and haven't had any luck.

I'm just trying to figure out who my SS is. I thought I had figured it out but it doesn't look like anyone on here is from Bangor, Maine. :scratch2:

Oh yeah, the lp sounds great!

Thanks Secret Santa! :yes:

Denny

Mines getting ready tonight. Been down with a bad cold. It'll make it under the tree in time. :yes:

I got my gift from SS today. A nice sealed copy of chameleon. I have been searching for anything by this group and haven't had any luck.

I'm just trying to figure out who my SS is. I thought I had figured it out but it doesn't look like anyone on here is from Bangor, Maine. :scratch2:

Oh yeah, the lp sounds great!

Thanks Secret Santa! :yes:

Denny

Many of us will enlist the aid of one or more elves to keep our identities secret from the recipients.

Doesn't always work according to plan, though. :D

As for monetary amount the SS might have a connection or know somebody or have an in.

Many of us will enlist the aid of one or more elves to keep our identities secret from the recipients.

Doesn't always work according to plan, though. :D

Well I kinda slipped and my recipient will know who sent his package. I guess I missed the secret part. :no:

But I'm sure he/she will like it and should be receiving it anyday now. :yes: The gift was made by a couple elf brothers of a Santa called Jay in Kansas North Pole City.

I thought it was decided that Santa could not spend over $35... you're making us self-conscious out here.

The secret is $35.00 Santa's cost. There is a lot of used or not using anymore of stuff out there.

Ho! Ho! Ho! :yes:

Well, I braved the icy roads to get my SS gift out today. When I returned I found a package in my box. Apparently Santa's been catching some rays in Arizona.

I got a very cool little pocket scale for measuring my coc....tracking force. Yeah, that's it. And much better than what I had for measuring added mass for speaker testing. Thanks SanDok Claus! :D

Ray

A nice 12" square package arrived today from Minnesota! Pretty heavy, too.

I'm going to hold off until The Day...but whatever it is it's looking good. :thmbsp:

Hey, everybody, please, PLEASE check your email, in case your SS sent you a gift certificate, to your email.

You'd hate to miss something.

My Secret Santa is on the ball! :yes:

I got my package this morning and there's no way I was going to wait until Christmas... I mean, you expect me to wait over a week?! :no:

Got a sweet Tannoy labeled T-shirt and a can of Deoxit. How can you go wrong with that?

Great job Santa, whoever you are... :thmbsp:

Gift certificate from Soundstage Direct! :banana:

Now to figure out the ultimate use for it - but that is the fun part.

No sender info on the email message, so all I can say is - thanks! :thmbsp:

And Merry Christmas to all!

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Nothing for me, yet.:tears:

Nothing for me, yet.:tears:

No worries...it's only the 17th.

Nothing for me, yet.:tears:

You must have been naughty this year Jesse..:D

Yep it`s all that work work work on the man cave that got ya!!

Yep it`s all that work work work on the man cave that got ya!!

Well, if I'm gonna be in the "dog house" I might as well as have my own "dog house" and fully equipped with my vintage audio gear. :D

Well, like a kid before Christmas, I couldn't wait till the 18th to open my SS gift. And the answer is:

Two GNP/Crescendo Star Trek:TOS (The Original Series) soundtracks to 4 episodes, Vol. 1 (The Cage, Where No Man Has Gone Before), and Vol. 2 (The Doomsday Machine, Amok Time), NEITHER of which I have among the other GNP Star Trek music that I do have. :music: I am a special fan of The Doomsday Machine because I met and spoke to William Windom (Commodore Decker) at a Star Trek Convention before he passed on, very gifted actor that played a tragic character here.

As a dedicated Star Trek fan, these are gonna keep me in the mood till May when the new Star Trek Movie comes out.

These soundtracks are great, well done Secret "Star Trekker" Santa Shimniok (actually sounds Vulcan, don't you think?!?! :thmbsp:).

BTW Santa, what's your favorite Star Trek series?

Regards,

Bart, the EMH

Holy Crap Santa!!!

Thank you so very much for the two albums. Al Stewart Year of the Cat MFSL-1-009 & Telarc Moussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (Lorin Maazel The Cleveland Orchestra)! Both in pristine condition. Can't wait to give them a spin. You done good Santa from Westwood, MA (pbda????) :thmbsp: Thanks!

Mike

Santa: Man nice got mine in the mail today 13x13 Heavy box an inside:
Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry a long way from home
Francesco Zappa
Gary Owens supertracks
The Dukes of Stratosphere 25 oClock
Norman Greenbaum Dr. Wests medicine show
Psychedelic Lollipop Blues Magoos

Man ya done good there Santa even a couple I forgot were out there very coool can`t wait to take a listen!!
Thanks to Joplin,MO Hmmm could that be [url]www.records Hey just a guess.

Well guys, I hate to have to tell you this, but, I've got you all beat! I got an original speaker design that is truly one of a kind, and also shows off the fact that I am a drummer! My Secret Santa went way beyond the call of duty here!! This is so cool!!!!!! I now have it on my audio rack, where it is displayed with pride! I have included some pics:

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The bass drums have a full range driver in each and sounds good! The "heads" (grill cloth) isn't removable, but I am guessing that they house some T-B full range loudspeakers in them.

Santa apparently now resides in Illinois!

Thank you very much SS for this very thoughtful gift! :thmbsp:

My Secret Santa went way beyond the call of duty here!!:thmbsp:

I gotta agree!

That is über cool, Clyde. Methinks I know who Santee is. Only his twisted mind could come up with that.:thmbsp:

How cool is that drumset?!

I have a feeling....

Very cool very cool indeed!! :thmbsp: I think I know who would do that?? Maybe not?? :scratch2:

Is it Ray Kringle? :D

That would be my guess!!

Surely I'm not the only speaker building elf in Illinois?

When I got my SS name from Ernie the concept just popped into my head of its own accord. The Christmas spirit at work, I suppose. Glad you like it.

It just got here via email: a SoundStage Direct gift cert.
X-O-LENT!!! Thank you, Secret St. Nick!!!
Now I can add to my REKKID COLLECTION.

I picked up that spelling for REKKID from another AKer whose name escapes me. I liked it because it reminded me of Blind Melon Chitlin (Chitterling?).

Excellent job, Ray.

I also received my SS gift and got myself a 5-6 records (in beautiful condition, I might add) including one from David Newman. :)

Just took a closer look...

I got a sealed Mike and the mechanics record, The Band - The Last Waltz (multi-record set filled with a whole list of notable artists), a Shure test record, a History of British Rock compilation also loaded with talent (and sealed), and the previously mentioned David "Fathead" Newman record.

Nice job, SS from Marietta GA. :)

Excellent job, Ray.

I also received my SS gift and got myself a 5-6 records (in beautiful condition, I might add) including one from David Newman. :)

You received a rekkid from yourself? :D

I think Santa might have gotten snowed in? Haven't seen anything yet :(

8 great artists on vinyl...
Savoy Brown, Raw Sienna
Mahavishnu Orch., Birds of Fire
Dave Mason, Alone Together
The Band, The Last Waltz
Neil Young, Harvest
Johhny Winter, Johnny Winter
Various Artists, Blues Deluxe
and the one that'll probably spin the most
Frank Zappa, Sheik Yer Bouti.

Thanks Santa! :thmbsp:

All y'all know that I hate waiting. I collected my SS gift from the relay point, today, and tore it open. Buddy Guy -- I Can't Quit The Blues!!! Three CDs, and a DVD, a retrospective of Buddy's 50-year career.

I heard, through my 'elf' connection, that my Secret Santa was stumped, but only momentarily, it seems, 'cause this one got hit right out of the park. I have some vinyl, of Buddy Guy, playing acoustic, and one early, well-worn LP that dates back to the '60's, in Chicago. Now I can play this at home, or in my car.

I played the first disc, while shooting some 8-ball. Perfect poolroom music.

A great big Thank You! to my Tennessee Secret Santa.

Frank Zappa, Sheik Yer Bouti.
" Jewish Princess" gotta love it.."Bobby Brown" kinda catchy as well.

All y'all know that I hate waiting. I collected my SS gift from the relay point, today, and tore it open. Buddy Guy -- I Can't Quit The Blues!!! Three CDs, and a DVD, a retrospective of Buddy's 50-year career.

I heard, through my 'elf' connection, that my Secret Santa was stumped, but only momentarily, it seems, 'cause this one got hit right out of the park. I have some vinyl, of Buddy Guy, playing acoustic, and one early, well-worn LP that dates back to the '60's, in Chicago. Now I can play this at home, or in my car.

I played the first disc, while shooting some 8-ball. Perfect poolroom music.

A great big Thank You! to my Tennessee Secret Santa.

Some damn good pool hall music for 8 ball, nine ball, snooker or billiards. :thmbsp:

Just got a package from Soundstage Direct - Santa brought me the new Oasis album - Dig out your soul!!!!!!!!!!! Santa knew just want I wanted! Thank you so much! Awesome, awesome gift!

TC

All y'all know that I hate waiting. I collected my SS gift from the relay point, today, and tore it open. Buddy Guy -- I Can't Quit The Blues!!! Three CDs, and a DVD, a retrospective of Buddy's 50-year career.

I heard, through my 'elf' connection, that my Secret Santa was stumped, but only momentarily, it seems, 'cause this one got hit right out of the park. I have some vinyl, of Buddy Guy, playing acoustic, and one early, well-worn LP that dates back to the '60's, in Chicago. Now I can play this at home, or in my car.

I played the first disc, while shooting some 8-ball. Perfect poolroom music.

A great big Thank You! to my Tennessee Secret Santa.

Man, those Memphis folks now their blues.:yes: Now if they can get that B-Ball thing workin............:D Enjoy Ernie.:music:

My SS package came today.:banana:

I saw no reason to wait til Christmas and so I opened it.

Clyde, er I mean Santa sent me a Wat-Air film washer and an Ilford Print Exposure Meter. :banana::banana: Now just how did he know that I'm kind of an "old school" photographic picture developer type vato?? The film washer is going to do quite nicely in my home darkroom and will handle 4 35mm stainless steel reels or 2 120 reels. Perfect! As for the print exposure meter I will have to play with it and see just how it performs. :yes:

Thanks Secret Santa! You did good. The darkroom is one of my favorite places to be. But apparently you knew that. :D

You're welcome Jesse! I am glad that you like them.

Happy Christmas!

A great big Thank You! to my Tennessee Secret Santa.

My pleasure, Ernie. Enjoy Buddy.:music:

I still don't know who my SS is.

Happy Holidays!

And the Vato Scores!!! Nice work there Clyde!!

Excellent job, Ray.

I also received my SS gift and got myself a 5-6 records (in beautiful condition, I might add) including one from David Newman. :)

Just took a closer look...

I got a sealed Mike and the mechanics record, The Band - The Last Waltz (multi-record set filled with a whole list of notable artists), a Shure test record, a History of British Rock compilation also loaded with talent (and sealed), and the previously mentioned David "Fathead" Newman record.

Nice job, SS from Marietta GA. :)

I figured any LP by David "Fathead" Newman belongs in your collection.

Glad you liked them, Dave. :yes:

Terry

(I don't want this SS thing to get too carried away so I always reveal myself and hope my SS will do the same. :yes: )

I am still waiting on mine. It will get here when it gets here I guess.

" Jewish Princess" gotta love it.."Bobby Brown" kinda catchy as well.

That is one perverted rekkid. :smoke: I love it!

Oh WOW!! My gift from my Secret Santa arrived today in my In Box. A gift certificate to SoundStage Direct. Last summer was the first time in years I was able to buy new L.P.'s as there are no dealers in the area I live in. We were visiting my son in T.O. and I was able to pick up a couple and it was quite a treat. I am going to have to look long and hard at the SoundStage site as this opportunity does not come very often for me. Secret Santa, who ever you are, you could not have picked a better gift :thmbsp::thmbsp::thmbsp:

My SS was incredibly kind to me this year. Aside from a wonderful collection of cd's that I hope to have enough time to listen to over the holidays, I also got about the most beautiful record clamp I have ever seen. I mean, this thing is gorgeous. As much a piece of art as a usefull audio tool. I just could not be happier!
Thanks SS, whoever you are!

C'mon, BigE. Don't make me throw the "worthless" smiley at you. :D

C'mon, BigE. Don't make me throw the "worthless" smiley at you. :D

GEEZ Ray. Just can't keep up with you! :)

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Well, like Ernie, I couldn't wait any longer so I opened it!

Thank you Jesse (pioneervato)! Funny thing is, I was actually (for real) thinking of purchasing that LP while I was recently browsing a catalog, but held off for a variety of reasons--Janis Ian "Breaking Silence"

...and included in the box was one of Jesse's beautiful photos (like many he has posted here in the photography forum) of Organ Pipe Cacti.

Many thanks--time to give that LP a spin.

When I was a teen, I really liked her song "At Seventeen". A great jazz and vocal piece.

I succumbed to my gift a few a days back and was quite fortunate.

6 CDs of various live shows, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Allman Brothers, and Wishone Ash, plus a very nice framed cover of Sport Magazine from the 1960s with Paul Hornung picture and autograph!!

A fine bounty for the eyes and ears!!

Thank you Secret Santa!!

...(I don't want this SS thing to get too carried away so I always reveal myself and hope my SS will do the same. :yes: )

Did you look at the shipping label?

Closely?

Quit waiting, and open it up, fer cryin' out loud. :yes:

Santa said so. He hates waiting, too. I have it on good authority.

GEEZ Ray. Just can't keep up with you! :)

Jus' call me "Lightnin".

The hardest thing is to not know who to truly thank.

The hardest thing is to not know who to truly thank.

Ernie can be bribed ya know.:yes:

I figured any LP by David "Fathead" Newman belongs in your collection.

Glad you liked them, Dave. :yes:

Terry

(I don't want this SS thing to get too carried away so I always reveal myself and hope my SS will do the same. :yes: )

Thanks again, I had it pretty much narrowed down to you. I've very happy, the DN record is pretty funky, I like it.

To whomever sent the gift certifcate for soundstage, rest assured, after getting 7" of snow and having the snowblower die as soon as it hit the first pile and then shoveling for two hours with a bad back knowing it would be repeated in 48 hours, having the opportunity to actually get brand new vinyl of my choice was better than 3 bowls of my grandmothers clam chowder.

I opted for vintage, not audio related since my target seems to have a thing for vintage non-audio and we have a vendor in town that offers shiny objects for such interests.

No word as of yet here though as to it's arrival.

The hardest thing is to not know who to truly thank.
That's why we call it the "SECRET SANTA". :yes:

Ernie can be bribed ya know.:yes:

Well, yes, I can be, but I'm NOT cheap.

Want to thank Dave N for the records. He drove all the way over to hand deliver the. I know he tried his best to get something i don't have. He succeeded. Got Johnny Winters Live bootleg vol 1 and Elmo James the sky is crying. Cant wait to hear them !

Grumpy

Well, like Ernie, I couldn't wait any longer so I opened it!

Thank you Jesse (pioneervato)! Funny thing is, I was actually (for real) thinking of purchasing that LP while I was recently browsing a catalog, but held off for a variety of reasons--Janis Ian "Breaking Silence"

...and included in the box was one of Jesse's beautiful photos (like many he has posted here in the photography forum) of Organ Pipe Cacti.

Many thanks--time to give that LP a spin.

When I was a teen, I really liked her song "At Seventeen". A great jazz and vocal piece.

You are quite welcome, Walker. I spent a lot of time reading your posts and knew you had purchased a TT recently and you like to read. Well, I am at a loss as to the book thing and so I thought a nice 180 gram LP would be worth a spin or two. As for the photo it becomes an added personal touch. The photo is mounted on 100% rag board and the photo printed to archival standards on one of my personal favorite brand of photographic paper. No digital, all custom done in the darkroom. It will outlast the both of us for sure.



Enjoy.

Jess

To whomever sent the gift certifcate for soundstage, rest assured, after getting 7" of snow and having the snowblower die as soon as it hit the first pile and then shoveling for two hours with a bad back knowing it would be repeated in 48 hours, having the opportunity to actually get brand new vinyl of my choice was better than 3 bowls of my grandmothers clam chowder.

I opted for vintage, not audio related since my target seems to have a thing for vintage non-audio and we have a vendor in town that offers shiny objects for such interests.

No word as of yet here though as to it's arrival.

Cheer up !!! Its quit snowing...:D

Cheer up !!! Its quit snowing...:D

Easy for you to say :D ....though I love the fact that it's been snowing here for the past eight days pretty much straight.

Easy for you to say :D ....though I love the fact that it's been snowing here for the past eight days pretty much straight.

I'm thinking Keystone or A-basin...:D

I'm thinking Keystone or A-basin...:D

West of there a little ways, but yes, same theory....skiing requires snow :thmbsp:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugspitze
The last time I went skiing...

All the way from Colorado to California.

There's no other way to explain what he sent me.

Got a package over the weekend from a SS in Colorado delivered to me here in California ;

Open it up and there, my friends, were the exact same Home Depot Husky brand tools I've been checking out at my local HD...

Some of you who are local may have seen me in the aisles @ HD ; the unkempt guy walking around with the store security monitoring my every move as I suspiciously carry around some LED flashlights and a ratchet screwdriver set only to leave the store empty-headed, rather empty-handed;

Yes that was me waiting for the after Christmas sales on these items to pick them up, or failing an after Christmas sale....well let's not speculate what I would have done had these not gone on sale....

But NO, MY Secret Santa sent those self-same items to me along with some very useful car window stickers AND some beef jerky.

For a guy /gal whose accompanying letter said he didn't know what to send he really knew what to send.

Perfect stuff, Thanks Stalker, err Santa...

My Secret Santa,knowing that Im a big Looney Tunes fan,sent me a dvd of the Looney Tunes Spotlight collection,which is 30 very cool cartoons.
Thanks SS!
Jimmy

I've been investigating, but I don't have a clue who my SS was.:no: Whoever it was, did a fantastic job by sending me several older "collectible" Christmas LPs. The only way I like Christmas music is from older vinyl recordings, so I will get a ton of enjoyment from these. I've been needing something to get me in the spirit this year, and I've got a feeling these will do the trick. I'm sure the Missus will enjoy them as well, so Thanks Secret Santa, whoever you are.:thmbsp:

We have box! We have box! :D

I'm waiting for the big day to open it though. Whatever it is, I'm sure I am going to love it. I don't think I have ever received a box in the mail, or from a carrier that didn't contain something I didn't like. :thmbsp:

RC

We have box! We have box! :D

I'm waiting for the big day to open it though. Whatever it is, I'm sure I am going to love it. I don't think I have ever received a box in the mail, or from a carrier that didn't contain something I didn't like. :thmbsp:

RC

I hope it's not fruitcake Ron, it might get stale if you wait a couple days.:D

All the way from Colorado to California.

There's no other way to explain what he sent me.

Got a package over the weekend from a SS in Colorado delivered to me here in California ;

Open it up and there, my friends, were the exact same Home Depot Husky brand tools I've been checking out at my local HD...

Some of you who are local may have seen me in the aisles @ HD ; the unkempt guy walking around with the store security monitoring my every move as I suspiciously carry around some LED flashlights and a ratchet screwdriver set only to leave the store empty-headed, rather empty-handed;

Yes that was me waiting for the after Christmas sales on these items to pick them up, or failing an after Christmas sale....well let's not speculate what I would have done had these not gone on sale....

But NO, MY Secret Santa sent those self-same items to me along with some very useful car window stickers AND some beef jerky.

For a guy /gal whose accompanying letter said he didn't know what to send he really knew what to send.

Perfect stuff, Thanks Stalker, err Santa...

Just remember. Your the one that lives in California.........:smoke: I understand that Santa was walking around the gun show and kept finding all these neat toys for a deserving boy or girl and kept going Nope, Illegal. Hey! look here! Ah.......Drat. Illegal also. Beef Jerky? Have they banned that yet? Nope! OK in the bag it goes.:thmbsp:

At least that's what the stalker told me.:scratch2:

I hope it's not fruitcake Ron, it might get stale if you wait a couple days.:D

Mmmmm, stale fruitcake! I drool'in just thinking about it.

RC

We have box! We have box! :D

I'm waiting for the big day to open it though. Whatever it is, I'm sure I am going to love it. I don't think I have ever received a box in the mail, or from a carrier that didn't contain something I didn't like. :thmbsp:

RC

RC, I'm glad to see someone else likes to wait til Xmas to open their presents. I'm under great pressure to open mine from, not only my family, but my SS as well. I'm afraid I'm going to have to cave in and open it. :yes:

Terry

RC, I'm glad to see someone else likes to wait til Xmas to open their presents. I'm under great pressure to open mine from, not only my family, but my SS as well. I'm afraid I'm going to have to cave in and open it. :yes:

Terry


I remember looking under my parents bed once when I was a wee lad to get sneak peek at some Christmas goodies. Totally ruined my Christmas that year.

Still to this day, I don't look where I shouldn't, or open anything prior to Christmas. I am a Christmas present man of steel :D

Hell, I even got another box today that contains a pair of 300B's I bought. I'm not opening that one up either.

RC

I couldn't wait to open my present but somehow I was able to hold out to listening to it until the Sun before Christmas (will be out of town on 25th) -- Mozart's Mass in C minor on 180g vinyl was absolutely magnificent! Thanks SS!!!! :music:

Just remember. Your the one that lives in California.........:smoke:Nope, Illegal. Beef Jerky? Have they banned that yet? Nope! OK in the bag it goes.:thmbsp:

At least that's what the stalker told me.:scratch2:


Well dang, those goodies were right on the money.

I heard a rumor the other day that beef jerky may well be illegal in California after the 1st of the year, but if that does come to pass I am ready!

AND I won't have to bum the NRA stickers for my car from my NRA-member-friends this year! They get tired of sending me stickers: now I don't have to pester them.

Thanks

The other half...

I got a 2nd package from my SS today. In it was a set of spiffy new headshell leads and a very cool cartridge alignment tool.

So, a summary of my vinyl-ness...At the beginning of May I didn't have a turntable. At the fest I picked up an entry level Dual so that I could transcribe some stuff for my Mom. Then I made a few purchases from a few AKers. Then one very generous soul (Justen) sent me a box of about 60 LP's. Suddenly I didn't have room for them in my rack anymore. Then another great AKer (Specialidiot) made me a deal I couldn't turn down and I came into a Thorens TD165C. Then I picked up a Groovmaster so I could do some scrubbing without worrying about labels. Then my SS gets me set up with a scale, headshell leads and alignment tool so I can do a cartridge setup from the ground up. I guess I'm in it now.

Thanks SS! (I think ;))

Ray

Well dang, those goodies were right on the money.

I heard a rumor the other day that beef jerky may well be illegal in California after the 1st of the year, but if that does come to pass I am ready!

AND I won't have to bum the NRA stickers for my car from my NRA-member-friends this year! They get tired of sending me stickers: now I don't have to pester them.

Thanks

I still love ya but this was the hardest one yet. I do hope you can use the items I sent you. :thmbsp:

Well I just got a package from St. Paul MN. Gonna have to look around and see who it might be (I don't pay much attention to locations).

I decided to open it and its a drum instruction book. It comes with a DVD and a CD of all different music to play along with which is great cause I needed some music to play along with. Now I just need to get a few more connectors for my mixer so I can play music and my electronic drums (ok, its a rock band drum set but whatever) through my stereo at the same time.

Thanks SS

Originally posted by RayW

The other half...

I got a 2nd package from my SS today. In it was a set of spiffy new headshell leads and a very cool cartridge alignment tool.

So, a summary of my vinyl-ness...At the beginning of May I didn't have a turntable. At the fest I picked up an entry level Dual so that I could transcribe some stuff for my Mom. Then I made a few purchases from a few AKers. Then one very generous soul (Justen) sent me a box of about 60 LP's. Suddenly I didn't have room for them in my rack anymore. Then another great AKer (Specialidiot) made me a deal I couldn't turn down and I came into a Thorens TD165C. Then I picked up a Groovmaster so I could do some scrubbing without worrying about labels. Then my SS gets me set up with a scale, headshell leads and alignment tool so I can do a cartridge setup from the ground up. I guess I'm in it now.

Thanks SS! (I think )
Ray


Hope you like it Ray! That should give you that little extra push!! :zoom: :D

Still to this day, I don't look where I shouldn't, or open anything prior to Christmas. I am a Christmas present man of steel :D

Hell, I even got another box today that contains a pair of 300B's I bought. I'm not opening that one up either. You're a sick man, RC!
:yes:

You're a sick man, RC!
:yes:



The tubes were my present to myself so same rule applies. All I could do is look at, and admire at the moment anyway. They will hit the tube tester Friday at least.

RC

doucanoe - I've been playing that Chet Atkins... I ordered a used copy from an Amazon seller last week, an original pressing. He said there were "hairline" scratches, but when it got here I thought about sending it back because it was scratched worse than just "hairline" fashion". Fortunately, when I played it the only track where I can hear a scratch is the last one, Silent Night. So, I decided to keep it. The originals are hard enough t o find to make it worth keeping.
I practically grew up with this music. I love side 2 where he's playing acoustic. :music:

doucanoe - I've been playing that Chet Atkins... I ordered a used copy from an Amazon seller last week, an original pressing. He said there were "hairline" scratches, but when it got here I thought about sending it back because it was scratched worse than just "hairline" fashion". Fortunately, when I played it the only track where I can hear a scratch is the last one, Silent Night. So, I decided to keep it. The originals are hard enough t o find to make it worth keeping.
I practically grew up with this music. I love side 2 where he's playing acoustic. :music:


For me, it's one of those Christmas LP's that I pickup whenever I come across a clean copy. I usually find them in one of two conditions. Virtually unplayable or virtually unplayed with not much in between.

RC

For me, it's one of those Christmas LP's that I pickup whenever I come across a clean copy. I usually find them in one of two conditions. Virtually unplayable or virtually unplayed with not much in between.

RC

I guess I just found one in between! :thmbsp: I'm still gonna keep my eye out though. Do you know of any later pressings?
My dad had it on pre-rec R2R... sure wish I had that copy... I think what happened was that the tape pretty much bit the dust.

Well heck, I guess I'm a dumbass, but at least a dumbass with lots of really cool friends. It turns out that the Christmas LPs weren't from SS after all, but a gift from Ballylangford, shipped courtesy of The Deli. This is like the third false alarm I've had. First it was tubes from Ejfud, then music from Urizen, and now this. Geeze guys, I'm really feeling the love here.:D

You all ain't gonna believe this, but while I was typing this up, the Fedex dude just delivered a big ol honkin box, from another "strange" address.:scratch2: Surely this must be from SS, so I guess I'll wait to open it......................yeh, like hell I will.:D I should be posting the news in about 5 minutes.:D

This has to be it, there was even a note signed SS.:yes: I haven't figured out who yet, but somebody went over the top on this. The box is just full of the stuff we live for. I'm sure I'll forget some, but there's tubes :banana:, some sweet mic cable interconnects, a DiscWasher D4 system (complete), turntable level, a very clean pair of old school minimus 7s:music:, etc.... Someone obviously spent a lot of time putting this all together, and I'm sure to have a lot of fun sorting it all out.:yes: Thank You Secret Santa whoever you are.:thmbsp:

BTW, the Missus says thanks for the Tin of hot chocolate that she already stole from me.:D

a very clean pair of old school minimus 7s:music:

It's about time you got some decent sounding bench speakers.:D

It's about time you got some decent sounding bench speakers.:D

I know :yes: I think these are going to be part of my "traveling kit" for going to fests and such. You know, for when you have to sneak into your room for some "good" tunes (like Anderson).:D

(like Anderson).:D

Not really, but I tolerate him.:smoke:

I've been investigating, but I don't have a clue who my SS was.:no: Whoever it was, did a fantastic job by sending me several older "collectible" Christmas LPs. The only way I like Christmas music is from older vinyl recordings, so I will get a ton of enjoyment from these. I've been needing something to get me in the spirit this year, and I've got a feeling these will do the trick. I'm sure the Missus will enjoy them as well, so Thanks Secret Santa, whoever you are.:thmbsp:

Well heck, I guess I'm a dumbass, but at least a dumbass with lots of really cool friends. It turns out that the Christmas LPs weren't from SS after all, but a gift from Ballylangford, shipped courtesy of The Deli. This is like the third false alarm I've had. First it was tubes from Ejfud, then music from Urizen, and now this. Geeze guys, I'm really feeling the love here.:D

You all ain't gonna believe this, but while I was typing this up, the Fedex dude just delivered a big ol honkin box, from another "strange" address.:scratch2: Surely this must be from SS, so I guess I'll wait to open it......................yeh, like hell I will.:D I should be posting the news in about 5 minutes.:D





Jay, sorry about not getting the records cleaned before I sent them out. My VPI arrived busted from UPS, and the choices were either hand-wash them or ship them out Priority Mail to get them to you before Christmas. Normally I'd not send records out like that.



To let you know how special BallyLongford is, these records were sent on his behalf, for making a donation to AK, and to a charity Grumpy was running- adopting a handful of families for Christmas.


How's that for AK holiday spirit?




I do hope you enjoy the records.

Not really, but I tolerate him.:smoke:

Don't we all.:yes:

Hey, no sweat Deli, I'm amazed that you were you able to get them out at all, what with everything that's going on. AK folks never cease to amaze me. Hang tough buddy.

I have to say Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! to my Secret Santa!

I got two more unexpected gifts yesterday in the mail. I haven't a clue who it is as this stuff is coming from all over the states. The first gift my Chameleon album came from Maine. Now the last two the B-52's Funplex came from Massachusetts and a pair of , um, finger socks? came from Georgia.

I couldn't stop laughing when I opened up the package. I'm sure they will keep my toes warm this cold and snowy winter. :yes:

I have yet to open up the B-52's cd but the Chameleon album sounds awesome (I couldn't resist opening it up to listen to it. It was sealed) and the finger socks fit great! A little weird feeling though. :scratch2:

They can't be all bad as they were made by Fins in Georgia! I just better not let any of the lady's see me wearing them as I think they will run far, far away.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3132602036_e7bdb5a23b.jpg

Hey Dennydog,

I was asked to pass on this communication for you from your SS.

Regards,

Bart the Elf


"Dennydog,

Santa here, glad you liked the gifts, Ho! Ho! Ho! :D

That Chameleon LP was hard to track down but Santa had a lead in Maine that worked out just fine. :yes: Let me know how the production sound on that LP was because I heard the Chameleon group actually started their own label to distribute their music.

I like the B52's as well so another Santa Elf in Mass. was able to send it out quickly even with all the bad weather. :zoom: I'm glad it got to you so fast.

Since I don't have to deal with bad weather (Rudolph and Blitzen like much higher altitude), I headed to Georgia to check out the Toesocks from my northern friends Feelmax of Finland available from www.giftsfromfinland.com. They tell me that the ladies really love the Toesocks, especially all those multicolored stripe jobs. Why, even Mrs. Claus has a number of those thigh high toesocks to keep out that North Pole wind. Those and all the demo lingere from Victoria's Secret keeps this Santa very jolly!! :eek: :rolleyes: :smlove:

Since your Minnesota winter isn't all that different from the Artic Circle, and because you've been so good this year (at least as far as I know :scratch2:), I thought the Artic toesocks with extra insulation would come in handy. They do say the funny foot/toe feeling goes away in a few days. So don't be afraid to show your toesocks off, the ladies just might think you're the coolest (or should I say warmest) guy in the neighborhood. :tresbon: Ho! Ho!

Now, since I got most of my gift work done early, I've been resting up :boring: on the beach in the Virgin Islands for a few days off :beer: :beatnik: before the big run tomorrow night and then its out for some R&R in Southern California over the New Year.

Have A Great Christmas!! :wave:

Santa S. Claus, esq.

I got "On an Island" on 180G from my Santa.

Mini review -

EK, you have excellent taste, and start with Side 2...great sound.

I got "On an Island" on 180G from my Santa.

Mini review -

EK, you have excellent taste, and start with Side 2...great sound.

Merry Christmas..I just ordered a copy for myself....:yes:
http://www.soundstagedirect.com/david-gilmour-on-an-island-vinyl-lp.shtml

I have to say Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! to my Secret Santa!

I got two more unexpected gifts yesterday in the mail. I haven't a clue who it is as this stuff is coming from all over the states. The first gift my Chameleon album came from Maine. Now the last two the B-52's Funplex came from Massachusetts and a pair of , um, finger socks? came from Georgia.

I couldn't stop laughing when I opened up the package. I'm sure they will keep my toes warm this cold and snowy winter. :yes:

I have yet to open up the B-52's cd but the Chameleon album sounds awesome (I couldn't resist opening it up to listen to it. It was sealed) and the finger socks fit great! A little weird feeling though. :scratch2:

They can't be all bad as they were made by Fins in Georgia! I just better not let any of the lady's see me wearing them as I think they will run far, far away.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3132602036_e7bdb5a23b.jpg


I love the B50s Denny, that is some cool stuff right there.:thmbsp:



BTW, I figured out my SS. Who would have thought to look at the return address.:D Thanks Wyaskit.:thmbsp:

I would just like to say thanks to my SS again. Been off since last Friday and I've been listening to that pile-o-vinyl that I got. Really some good listening there.

I guess that I probably have one idea about who Santa is but...what the hell!

Thanks again!!!

Alan

Thanks for the cool posters SS!

Received two Direct to Disc blues albums from me Secret Santa, luvvinvinyl. One by Wild Child Butler and the other by Lazy Lester. :thmbsp::thmbsp: I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks, Ernie. You're the best! :yes:

Sorry I couldn't talk myself into opening them before today. Waiting til Xmas is what I do. If it's any consolation my family was on your side. Every day I was asked by one of them "Did you open your SS gift?"

Merry Christmas my friend and thanks again.

Terry

I congratulate you on your self-control. (Actually, I think you did that just to tick off everybody else, but that's ok, as long as you have fun.)

I hope you enjoy those albums as much as I do. Those APO's are getting really scarce, but I think they are worth the search.

Enjoy, Terry, and Merry Christmas, my friend.

Gotta love the harp.

The AK Secret Santa deal has never failed to please and this year was no exception!

I love to cook. I have not made many references here to that effect, but there have been a couple I believe. My SS (I’m pretty sure I figured out who it is. I’ll see ya in the funny pages ;) ) this year may have caught that somewhere but I’m sure it took some much appreciated digging.

My SS gift this year included a great cookbook from the Silverwater Café in Port Townsend Washington with three of their specialty spice blends. I already have my eye on a couple of the recipes, namely the Peanut Sauce and Prawns with Cilantro-Ginger-Lime Butter.

I have been making my own Peanut Sauce, deconstructed from a local restaurant offering with reasonable success but have not been able to get it quite right. Mine has got the peanut and chillie parts right but is lacking something. These guys are using Apple Cider of all things their sauce and excited to give it a go. That’s going into a Thai Noodle/Chicken dish for this weekend. My kids have picked out the Prawn dish as something they want us to make for our New Years get-together.

If that wasn’t enough, along with the above I got a couple of T-shirts. One being a very cool “T” from Quimper Sound record shop in Port Townsend and the other being , well, let’s just say that when the time is right, will be proudly worn soon and displayed on these pages. That one had me laugh’ in off and on all Christmas day :D

Thanks SS, you outdid yourself
RC

Ok, so has everybody posted in this thread with their gifts?

Everybody got their gift? Nobody still waiting?

I've made a list, and I'll be checking it twice...

whyaskit?

MAXZ28?

We've heard nothing from you. Everything OK?

Ok, so has everybody posted in this thread with their gifts?

Everybody got their gift? Nobody still waiting?

I've made a list, and I'll be checking it twice...

When do we start thinking that we got the 12 month subscription to the "Jelly Of The Month Club"?

Santa must be delayed due to weather :no:, hasn't stopped here yet.

I think Santa got lost.:tears:

Seasons greetings Ron !
Im so glad you enjoy your gifts,Hope your peanut sauce
and what ever else you prepare is a hit!
I took a gamble on you liking to play in the kitchen~
The grilling spice is great on steaks & burgers,
The secret spice is killer on fish & in soups,
I use the potatoe spice at home all the time on hashbrowns!

The record store in PT is the oldest independent in the state
I hope the shirt is the right size ??? If not let me know~

The X-tra Lg shirt you got such a kick out of was actually a
secret santa gift I receiver from member Njord noatun
last year.I also laughed very hard when I saw it indeed.
But it would fit me like a dress,So I was hoping you were
a larger guy and could make use of it & keep it in the family
(Thanks N.N.,It was the thought that counted !!!)

Merry christmas
Mark

I also wanted to note that I received another gift a few days after the first from my SS. A very nice book about the Blue Note record label showing the cover art from many of the records. It's a very cool book that is fun to just sit back with and check out the records and make myself a wishlist.

Thanks again, Terry!

Dave

Holy Crap Santa!!!

Thank you so very much for the two albums. Al Stewart Year of the Cat MFSL-1-009 & Telarc Moussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (Lorin Maazel The Cleveland Orchestra)! Both in pristine condition. Can't wait to give them a spin. You done good Santa from Westwood, MA (pbda????) :thmbsp: Thanks!

Mike

An excellent deduction. Hope you like these; I remember reading that YoTC is a favorite of yours, and I was hoping that you didn't have the MFSL version yet. Enjoy!

An excellent deduction. Hope you like these; I remember reading that YoTC is a favorite of yours, and I was hoping that you didn't have the MFSL version yet. Enjoy!

You guessed right! I hadn't picked up the MFSL. I gotta tell you it sounds SUPERB! The low end is just spectacular on this MFSL copy. :thmbsp: ....and the Telarc is just beautiful. My wife and I melted into that one the other night.

Thanks again pbda :yes:

Mike

Mine went out early last week. I was hoping it would make it by now. Keep watching, and if I had known folks were into jelly, I would have sent some. :D

When do we start thinking that we got the 12 month subscription to the "Jelly Of The Month Club"?

Santa must be delayed due to weather :no:, hasn't stopped here yet.

Santa just left a box from Sound Stage Direct :thmbsp:.

Judging from the size it looks like pizza crust :D

I'll report back soon.

I was wrong, it wasn't pizza crust in the box from Sound Stage Direct, it was records!! :thmbsp: :banana:

180 g Television "Marquee Moon" and U2 "Boy", remastered with 16 page book. Very nice :yes: :yes:

Thank you Santa

MAXZ28?

We've heard nothing from you. Everything OK?

Everything is A-O-K! Just been offline for the holiday week at the in-law's cabin and I opted to wait til the 25th to open my SS gift.

My SS gift was perfect! An 13 piece Xcelite 99PS-50 screwdriver / nutdriver set! :banana:

Now I have a designated kit for component teardowns instead of what I've been doing lately which is running out to the garage every other 5 minutes to scrounge for the right tool!

Thank you, Secret Santa! I can't wait to tear something down now! :thmbsp:

Seasons greetings Ron !
Im so glad you enjoy your gifts,Hope your peanut sauce
and what ever else you prepare is a hit!
I took a gamble on you liking to play in the kitchen~
The grilling spice is great on steaks & burgers,
The secret spice is killer on fish & in soups,
I use the potatoe spice at home all the time on hashbrowns!

The record store in PT is the oldest independent in the state
I hope the shirt is the right size ??? If not let me know~

The X-tra Lg shirt you got such a kick out of was actually a
secret santa gift I receiver from member Njord noatun
last year.I also laughed very hard when I saw it indeed.
But it would fit me like a dress,So I was hoping you were
a larger guy and could make use of it & keep it in the family
(Thanks N.N.,It was the thought that counted !!!)

Merry christmas
Mark


I'm knocking out that Peanut sauce for my Thai noodle/chicken tonight for dinner. I picked up a new bottle of Asian Chile sauce and fresh ginger yesterday to properly bring the heat :thmbsp:

RC

I'm knocking out that Peanut sauce for my Thai noodle/chicken tonight for dinner. I picked up a new bottle of Asian Chile sauce and fresh ginger yesterday to properly bring the heat :thmbsp:

RC

MMMMMMMMMM!!!! :tears:

I'm knocking out that Peanut sauce for my Thai noodle/chicken tonight for dinner. I picked up a new bottle of Asian Chile sauce and fresh ginger yesterday to properly bring the heat :thmbsp:

RC

I just invisioned my perfect evening.:scratch2: Ron invites me over for dinner and tunes, which is fabulous. Then, on the way out the door, I knock him in the head and steal those Edgars.:yes:

I just invisioned my perfect evening.:scratch2: Ron invites me over for dinner and tunes, which is fabulous. Then, on the way out the door, I knock him in the head and steal those Edgars.:yes:

Just make sure you leave me with something to mess around with and stay out of the basement. Killer Armadillos run amok down there.

RC

Mine showed up today! I do want to thank my SS for the literature. Since my father has possibly the largest selection of V8-60 parts west of the Mississippi the ANSEN catalog brought back many memories.:thmbsp:

Mine showed up today! I:thmbsp:

That's a relief! For a while I thought I was gonna have to return my NRA stickers to ya so you'd have something for Christmas!

Happy New Year!!

That's a relief! For a while I thought I was gonna have to return my NRA stickers to ya so you'd have something for Christmas!

Happy New Year!!

Thanks. A happy new one to you too. P.S. I have more. If ya ever get out this way Ill take ya shooting.:smoke:

Not sure if my package ever arrived at its destination...I hope so.

I still have to decide what to buy with my gift certificate from SoundStage. One thing I want is a pack of rekkid sleeves. I want a rekkiid, too, and I've had bad luck with new releases. Got the AC/DC Black Ice album and it sounds distorted in a lot of places; also got the new Metallica, which I was warned about right here on AK. So I'm thinking of going another direction - not a big jazz fan and don't know much of anything about Miles Davis, but as sort of an introduction to Miles I'm leaning toward the 200g "Kind of Blue" - NOT the anniversary set. Anyone listened to this one that can comment?

Not sure if my package ever arrived at its destination...I hope so.

I haven't seen it yet Waj. :no:



:D

At long last I'm back from vacation, back in the listening room, back on AK.

And I still don't know who the kind soul was who sent me the Bob Mould and The Alarmist LPs.

The package came from Minnesota, so I thought that would really narrow down the potential Santas. But no! When I went through the sign-up thread, I found at least seven Minnesotans had signed up. And that's only the ones who identified themselves as Minnesota-based.

So was it...

Dennydog
doucanoe
ejfud
Clmrt
Redboy
MAXZ28
whoareu99

...or some other hidden Northener?

Kindly fess up so I can thank you properly!

At long last I'm back from vacation, back in the listening room, back on AK.

And I still don't know who the kind soul was who sent me the Bob Mould and The Alarmist LPs.

The package came from Minnesota, so I thought that would really narrow down the potential Santas. But no! When I went through the sign-up thread, I found at least seven Minnesotans had signed up. And that's only the ones who identified themselves as Minnesota-based.

So was it...

Dennydog
doucanoe
ejfud
Clmrt
Redboy
MAXZ28
whoareu99

...or some other hidden Northener?

Kindly fess up so I can thank you properly!


Nice gift :thmbsp: but you can scratch me off your list. Although maybe I could claim responsibility and get away with it... :scratch2:

At least that narrows down your search some.

RC

At long last I'm back from vacation, back in the listening room, back on AK.

And I still don't know who the kind soul was who sent me the Bob Mould and The Alarmist LPs.

The package came from Minnesota, so I thought that would really narrow down the potential Santas. But no! When I went through the sign-up thread, I found at least seven Minnesotans had signed up. And that's only the ones who identified themselves as Minnesota-based.

So was it...

Dennydog
doucanoe
ejfud
Clmrt
Redboy
MAXZ28
whoareu99

...or some other hidden Northener?

Kindly fess up so I can thank you properly!

It was not me, but I am a little curious about the Bob Mould...which album did you get? And was that on LP, or CD? I used to listen to him a lot... also when he was with the band Sugar. Don't know much about Husker Du.

It was not me, but I am a little curious about the Bob Mould...which album did you get? And was that on LP, or CD? I used to listen to him a lot... also when he was with the band Sugar. Don't know much about Husker Du.

Yup and yup.

RC

Kindly fess up so I can thank you properly!

:wave:

:wave:

You da man! I'm not familiar with either performer but am a big fan of trying new stuff.

Many thanks for an excellent and very thoughtful choice!

It was not me, but I am a little curious about the Bob Mould...which album did you get? And was that on LP, or CD? I used to listen to him a lot... also when he was with the band Sugar. Don't know much about Husker Du.

District Line, on vinyl (though it includes a free MP3 download also).

You guessed right! I hadn't picked up the MFSL. I gotta tell you it sounds SUPERB! The low end is just spectacular on this MFSL copy. :thmbsp: ....and the Telarc is just beautiful. My wife and I melted into that one the other night.

Thanks again pbda :yes:

Mike

If you don't already have it, the MFSL version of Time Passages is also worth owning.

Well guys, I hate to have to tell you this, but, I've got you all beat! I got an original speaker design that is truly one of a kind, and also shows off the fact that I am a drummer! My Secret Santa went way beyond the call of duty here!! This is so cool!!!!!! I now have it on my audio rack, where it is displayed with pride! I have included some pics:


The bass drums have a full range driver in each and sounds good! The "heads" (grill cloth) isn't removable, but I am guessing that they house some T-B full range loudspeakers in them.

Santa apparently now resides in Illinois!

Thank you very much SS for this very thoughtful gift! :thmbsp:

BEST

gift

of

EVER.

je

If you don't already have it, the MFSL version of Time Passages is also worth owning.

Thanks for the tip! If the quality of MFSL Time Passages sounds anything like Year of the Cat, then for sure worth getting....I'll keep an eye out. :thmbsp:

My SS gifts were some Blues CD's one of which I had not heard of the artist before, but I will look for more of his work now, the other was a Muddy Waters compilation that I just love!
I also got a Sansui sign which now proudly graces the wall in my office.
I wanted to thank the thoughtful member that took the time to read my posts and provide thoughtful gifts.
If only you could teach my family how to buy stuff for me!
Thank you Secret Santa!
Casey:banana:

Every museum needs signage!

Casey, I wasn't sure if you had a TT, but I figured that you had a CDP. John Mooney is a kickin' blues artist. Sometimes his works are hard to find, but keep looking. Muddy Waters, well...you know.

I was worried that my package didn't make it with all the weather in Washington that we've been hearing about back east.

Enjoy! :music:

Here's hoping that everyone had a great holiday season. I am one of the few that waits for Christmas to open boxes and as such I did open all my presents on the 25th of December and then headed into work.

Yeah work, the sick don't care if its a holiday or not. I work in the largest hospital in the state, in case you were wondering.

In any event, between work, travel and my wife having her own surgery (nothing major and all is just fantastic!) I have not been on line a whole lot.

So to get to the point,

THANKS SECRET SANTA!

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=130579&stc=1&d=1232487859

This is the absolute best gift I got this Christmas.

It is a number of sealed albums, Classics, Time Life, Deutsch Gramophone, RCA, CBS, Phillips, Mozart, Mahler, Strauss, a ton of great music! All wrapped so that a bomb would have had a hard time damaging these records.

I have been spinning for a few weeks and still haven't listened to everything yet. It has been great. Thanks, you hit a homerun! :thmbsp::music::thmbsp::music:

Every museum needs signage!

Casey, I wasn't sure if you had a TT, but I figured that you had a CDP. John Mooney is a kickin' blues artist. Sometimes his works are hard to find, but keep looking. Muddy Waters, well...you know.

I was worried that my package didn't make it with all the weather in Washington that we've been hearing about back east.

Enjoy! :music:

You did very well, I do have a TT but I hate it, been looking for a Sansui 838 for a while....
We did have bad weather back then, and it's snowing again this AM.
Thank you very much!
Casey

Even knowing he was late... he came with 120 kg of metal junk meaning:
Sony SCD777ES with level 5 Vacuum State Electronics modd, Sony TA-E1, Sony TA-N1.
So in the end I really get some HEAVY METAL:D

I got mine Monday... I had picked out MD Kind Of Blue (200g) and David Gilmour On An Island from Soundstage direct. I had never heard KoB but it sounds wonderful, even if that's not my favorite style of music... but it's supposedly the most successful jazz album of all time. Since it was done in the late fifties the stereo sound stage is very "discrete" with the drums coming out of the right channel, piano in the left, Miles' trumpet through both.
The David Gilmour is pretty good but a lot more mellow than I expected based on his previous solo projects. One cool aspect is that he has Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) helping produce it and playing on some tracks. SQ is wonderful.

Well, I finally got around to ordering my Christmas gift from my secret Santa.
I used my Soundstagedirect gift certificate to purchase
Robert Plant/Alison Kraus-Raising Sand
John Coltrane-A Love Supreme
and
Horace Silver- A Song for My Father.
Thanks again Santa:thmbsp:

Santa was good to you!

And you picked out three good'uns.