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Anyone big into Baldur's Gate 3? Mar 1, 2024

    1. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Some dude went semi-tough-guy, semi-road rage on my son and me. We were driving 50 in a 45, and he tailgated and gesticulated. Rugged!
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      3. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        When tailgaters are too annoying I go into defensive driving mode. I block every move just for the fun of it. At one point the drivers think you have eyes in your back. Two wheels and mirrors...
        Aug 21, 2022
      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Qildail That’s exactly what happened. 2 lights later, we caught (coincidentally) up and he started acting tough again. What a goof!
        Aug 21, 2022
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      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Passive aggressive braking: slow down, but gradually. When you stop, they are too close to simply overtake.

        (Or else acknowledge the fact that you are safer with them in front than behind: live long, peaceful, and dent free.)
        Aug 22, 2022
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    2. luckybaer
      luckybaer
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      2. Qildail
        Qildail
        That's some nuttery right there. I'll spend that for multiple-record box sets, but not ever for a single record. For that price I'll just stream or play the $3 used CD...
        Aug 18, 2022
      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Agreed ! This has been going on for a while now, very tempted to sell some of mine.
        Aug 18, 2022
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      4. rott
        rott
        The one and only time I saw them in concert was on that tour. I think among my least favorite Rush albums, but anyhow that's crazy pricing.
        Aug 19, 2022
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    3. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Good, clean LPs on a decent system can be a more enjoyable listen than the same album on a good, clean CD via a good digital set-up. Duh.
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      2. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        And older CDs are often better than the re-mastered version
        Aug 18, 2022
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Cspirou I agree. That DR database is a great tool I use to help me pick releases. I also have MAAT DROffline MkII, so I can upload data to DR DB, too.
        Aug 18, 2022
      4. roughroad
        roughroad
        Yea. but you have to figure in all the nervosa involved with a a decent vinyl system and its upkeep. Been there, done that.
        Aug 18, 2022
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    4. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I don't like the Federation in the Star Trek universe - starting with The Next Generation. And I am a fan of all series through Voyager.
      1. SoupRKnowva
        SoupRKnowva
        voyager was after TNG though
        Aug 13, 2022
      2. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        DS9 has some great takes on the Federation, particularly from Quark.
        Aug 13, 2022
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @SoupRKnowva My issues with the Fed started with TNG, but I'm a fan of all from TNG to DS9 to Voyager.
        Aug 13, 2022
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    5. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I gave up trying to print labels. My handwriting is good, so I’m using fine tip sharpies on white labels. So far, so good.
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    6. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      CD organization is going well. Doing it on the cheap. Cutting old hanging folders to use as dividers. Issues printing on labels. heeeh...
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    7. Cryptowolf
      Cryptowolf
      I organize by last name, similar to a library. So, The Cure is under C and Frank Zappa would be under Z.
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    8. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Organizing CD collection... File artists by first name or last name? e.g. David Bowie - D or B? Frank Zappa - F or Z? #firstworldproblem
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      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        But if it’s a group that started with a group name and then added the singer name in front, like The Supremes to Diana Ross and The Supremes, I keep it all under the band name. :)
        Aug 7, 2022
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        And does "The" count?
        Aug 8, 2022
      5. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        I ignore “The” and file The Romantics under “R,” and so forth.
        Aug 8, 2022
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    9. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Will Smith, braves "relief" pitcher, sucks.
    10. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Everything I've read here indicates Unison USB is a big upgrade over Gen 5. I think I'll pull the trigger for my Gungnir MB. $200.
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    11. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      There are some good things about the Hawaii Five-0 reboot, but some of the casting is weak.
    12. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Gonna smoke 3 racks of ribs tomorrow. I'm too lazy to do home-made rub or glaze.
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      2. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        I’ve got the smoker “warming up” and will fill it with the ribs and swee tatoes after I get back from my run.
        Jul 3, 2022
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        I've glazed the ribs. A little over 4 hours into the process. 2-3 more hours until those ribs are ready to come off the smoker. I've already tapped my Maker's 46 stash, so all is well.
        Jul 3, 2022
      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Mission accomplished. Thumbs up and accolades from the family. The swee tatoes were cooked to perfection. The ribs were “fall off the bone.”
        Jul 3, 2022
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    13. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      After several months, I think I'm finally burned out from Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5. I like both a lot, but I need a break!
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    14. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Bought Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. It was on sale. I've played ME2 and ME3 before. never tried the original. Will play through all.
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      2. archer88
        archer88
        Jun 26, 2022
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @SoupRKnowva At $24.59 on Steam, it might be worth getting the LE and giving ME2 another shot!
        Jun 28, 2022
      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Walderstorn @archer88 I've played ME2 and ME3 all the way through, and I have to admit I like ME2 the best. I did like the online multi-player of ME3, though. Haha...
        Jun 28, 2022
    15. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Watching S1 of Hawai'i Five-0 reboot. Why did they kill off Kelly Hu's character?!
    16. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Man, I hope the Braves' Michael Harris II is the real deal. He sure looks like it so far in his young (really young) career!
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    17. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I've read some articles disparaging "long COVID." It took me 5+ months to start ramping up my activity after COVID. Not the normal cold!
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        My Polar Flow cardio load reports create a great visual of my experience. A doctor gave me prednisone near the end of April, and I've been feeling great. Out of shape, but at least i can go hard.
        Jun 13, 2022
      4. RestoredSparda
        RestoredSparda
        She was actually not into fitness at all. I was in the best shape of my life. Key word "was" lol.
        Jun 13, 2022
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      5. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        I heard about this on NPR: https://www.survivorcorps.com/pccc

        Honestly, after reading Whitney's story, it broke my heart. So I'm very, very hopeful that an increased focus on long covid can turn into a legitimatization of ME/CFS with more data and real positive outcomes.
        Jun 13, 2022
    18. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I'm very, VERY disappointed in how Acura handled the 2023 Integra. It looks like a refreshed ILX. ZERO personality.
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @penguins I think it is based on a Civic Si. Same 1.5L and 200HP? From side, looks like Civic. Sad, because original Integra was unique looking! I had a 1997.
        Jun 4, 2022
      4. penguins
        penguins
        Ya that's what I mean. Why have 2 of the same product? I imagine the average Integra buyer is going to know that this is basically an Si, etc. but this time around it doesn't seem like they are making the Integra "more lux".

        Can't imagine this is for any EPA stuff, homologation, or other miscellaneous reasons we sometimes see cars for either. Guess this is why we are both disappointed.
        Jun 5, 2022
      5. penguins
        penguins
        Guess this ties into my complaint in the cars thread though - mfgs seem to have lost their way with sedans with the recent "tell me you don't know how to drive without telling me you don't know how to drive" type SUVs that seem to be everywhere now.

        Yes USA and freedom of choice, Amerifats want big cars, on and on, but all annoying none the less.
        Jun 5, 2022
    19. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I'm listening to the MoFi "Blues for Allah," and it sounds splendid with my Denon AH-D2000 fed by the Auralic Taurus MkII.
      1. Merrick
        Merrick
        An exceptional release of a stellar recording.
        May 22, 2022
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      2. Boops
        Boops
        Never heard this record. Just bought the CD on Discogs to check out.
        May 24, 2022
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    20. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I wish I spoke fluent Japanese & Spanish. I want a job as a translator for Japanese players in MLB. I'd keep my Spanish knowledge secret..
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    Gear List:
    DAC: Schiit Gungnir MB Gen 5, HeadRoom Micro DAC, Schiit Modi MB
    DDC: Singxer SU-6, Douk Audio U2 Pro, Schiit Eitr
    Head Amp: AURALiC Taurus MkII, Quicksilver HA, Vali 2 [assorted tubes], Magni 3, HeadRoom Micro
    Headphones: Elex, HD650, DT880, D2000, K601, TX-X00, HE-4XX, SR-80e, M220
    CD/SACD/Data Disc Hi-Res: Denon DCD-1600NE, Marantz CD5003
    Cassette: Nakamichi DR-2
    Pre-Amp: Schiit Freya OG [mothballed], Khozmo Passive Preamp (x2)
    Integrated Amp: Onkyo TX-8555 [mothballed]
    Amplifier: Rotel RB-1582 MkII, Parasound NewClassic 2125v2
    Turntable: Technics SL-1210GR, Kenwood KD-2070
    Cartridges: Ortofon 2M Red, Shure V15 Type III [JICO SAS/R], Audio-Technica VM750SH, Soundsmith Otello, Reloop Concorde w/STY10, Super OM-40
    Phonostage: PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter (also ADC), Parks Audio Puffin
    Speakers: Polk Audio RT25i [mothballed], Dynaudio Evoke 10, Polk Audio Legend L100
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    RB-1582 MkII, 2125v2 | Taurus MkII, Quicksilver | Evoke 10, L100 | SB-1000, SB-1000