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    Very Interest show on YouTube: Crossing the Atlantic in a Cessna

    No, I didn't move there until 1986. I do recall that on the summer solstice, about three B-737 or equivalent planes spending the night on the tarmac while the passengers toured town and environs as you describe. Many shops and the museum were open all night to accommodate the tourists. This...
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    Very Interest show on YouTube: Crossing the Atlantic in a Cessna

    Many years ago I lived in Iqaluit (formerly Frobisher Bay) on southern Baffin Island. Frobisher Bay formed around a US cold war base and a long runway, built just after the second world war. There was a lot of trans Atlantic air traffic that stopped in for fuel. One evening I was dining in a...
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    Outstanding music performances that were part of the movie

    There is also the Japanese girl group, the 5 6 7 8s, that was featured in "Kill Bill".
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    New (Relatively) Music Recommendations

    I am sitting here listening to some tunes that are 45 years old (Doobie Brothers). Too often I go to music that is 30 or 50 years old – Tracy Chapman’s first album, Stephane Grappelli & Yehidi Menuhin, Joan Armitrading’s “Show Some Emotion”. I know I am a bit of a curmudgeon, and I try to...
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    TEAC. What is the correct pronunciation?

    An American businessman is checking into a hotel in London. After the business is completed, he looks at the desk clerk and asks, “Where is the elevator?” The clerk looks at him and says pointedly, “The lift sir is down the hall, on your right.” The man picks up his suitcase and looks at the...
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    Portable System for the Cottage

    I think you may be correct. As I was shopping for a speaker, once I eliminated features such as being water proof, having flashing lights, and the ubiquitous Bass Boost, there were few good sounding speakers remaining. Now that I have a decent performing portable system, I can see using it...
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    Portable System for the Cottage

    I frequent a cottage in Prince Edward Island periodically through the summer. One of my main pleasures at the cottage is playing Scrabble with my partner on the deck in the sunshine, while quaffing gin & tonic. We (me much more than her) appreciate good tunes while enjoying the afternoon. I...
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    The Detectorists

    Yes, fabulous characters. I wasn't aware of the third season - that's good to know. It's written and directed by one of the main characters, and it's worth watching out for anything he writes in the future.
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    The Detectorists

    A couple weeks ago I came across this British 1/2 hour sitcom on Netflix (Canada). It is unlike most sitcoms in that there is no laugh track, and it's pretty dry, subtle humour until you get the rhythm. Once you begin to see it for what it is, it's ripping funny with that flat, deadpan delivery...
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    What's Your Most Self-Indulgent Unnecessary Kitchen Gadget?

    Here is a 500 ml handmade copper pouring kettle for making pour over coffee. The leather covering is cool to the touch as I pour 200° F water over my coffee. It works like a charm, but it is also a bit extravagant. https://monarchmethods.com/products/mk500
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    Streaming the Masters Golf Tournament

    I am less than a year from having given up my cable TV feed. I recall last year waiting until after the Masters golf tournament to do that. I love the Masters and I am wondering if there are any reasonably easy solutions to stream the Masters into a desktop computer. I really don't mind...
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    Lyle Lovett

    I am quite new to modern high fidelity. I am a gray haired curmudgeon whose music was centered on the early 60s to the mid 80s. I had a brother ten years my senior who exposed me to pop music when I was very young. When I was in my late 20s I enjoyed pretty fine music with moderately high end...
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    Returning to photography...a question

    https://www.dpreview.com/ I think this site is owned by Amazon, so there is an inherent philosophy of new toys and upgrading (imagine!), but the numerous forums have many experienced and knowledgeable people. There are forums for specific manufacturers and styles. Just using the search...
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    Portable Powered Speaker Recommendation

    Thanks for the heads up, but I am a little shy on buying used electronic equipment without being able to test it first. Additionally, none of the three sets on eBay will ship to Canada, so no joy there either.
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    Portable Powered Speaker Recommendation

    I have always admired Cambridge Soundworks for their innovation and creativity. That really does look like a killer system for the cottage; however, it's a little out of my price range.
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    Portable Powered Speaker Recommendation

    I read a lot of online reviews and ended up ordering a Marshall Kilburn. It seems to have all I need and is said to deliver reasonably decent sound. It is easily bettered, but apparently not at its price point.
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    Portable Powered Speaker Recommendation

    I am looking for recommendations for a portable powered speaker to use at the cottage and on the deck at home. This would be fed audio from a laptop and the speaker does not need to be bluetooth or waterproof, but having a rechargeable battery would be a plus. I am looking for something with...
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    What are you Listening To Right Now? - and more

    Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Blacknuss. Late in the evening and listening with headphones. Love this guy.
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    Audiokarma's server needs your help

    In a relatively short time, I have benefited greatly from this forum, not to mention the entertainment value. I am now a subscriber. Thanks for all your efforts - much appreciated.
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    British Female Pop Compilations

    I did order a few used CDs of the "Here Come the Girls" series. I'll see what they are like. Thanks for the The link Mystic, I may give that a try too. For those who need some edification about the genre, here is a great explanation. Link: http://www.jazzwax.com/2008/12/british-soul-gi.html
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    British Female Pop Compilations

    I am looking for good compilations that feature the wonderful British Female Pop sounds of the sixties. Can anyone point me toward some good samples. I have found the "Here Come The Girls" series, but I would be interested in anyone's experience with any of the series in terms of recording and...
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    Today's JAZZ playlist

    It's a fine, warm sunny Thursday, and I am off work for a while. A nice cold Stella, and I am listening to this. It is my favourite album of George's...
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    SO, why get a DAC ??

    This is a question I recently wrestled with myself. I was once into semi-serious fidelity (late 70s) and recently decided to focus on better fidelity at home. I use a 10 year old Denon receiver with an older CD player and vintage turntable through Paradigm speakers with subwoofer. I am using...
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    Who Saw the Moody Blues Live?

    I saw them in 1984 and the opening act was some guy I had never heard of: Stevie Ray Vaughan. Interestingly, they were using racks of Carver M-1.0t amplifiers to power their sound.
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