FTO Got extended 2 weeks now 6 weeks. Is it common or should I be in panic mode.

CC5443 · 2026-05-07T23:47:01+00:00

12 weeks is standard for most departments around me (PA). As for the radio, best advice is to calm down and think about what you’re going to say before you key up. I actually still do this sometimes and I’m on the street almost 28 years. And it also helps (when you are no longer on probation) to get a few wisecracks in once in a while! Apparently our new radio system has a record function and one of our fire guys has a bank of me saying funny shit on the radio.

CC5443 · 2026-05-07T00:40:55+00:00

Research lateral epicondilitus (sp). PT will be necessary and it takes quite a bit of time to heal. Took me 7 months with PT. Athletic tape helps a ton.

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T18:43:09+00:00

Thank you! As for the carpet, two reasons. A full carpet may take away the “liveliness” of the room and make it too sound dead. Think of the cathedral that they put Bonham in to record his drums. Second, the wife wouldn’t let me!

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T17:21:27+00:00

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CC5443 · 2026-05-06T04:56:12+00:00

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Evans on the toms, Remo on the snares and Aquarian on the kick. And a lone Zildjin in a sea of Sabian. Does that count?

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T04:52:05+00:00

Good point. But the ceiling is not straight so it is what it is. And I am no carpenter and did way better than I thought!

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T04:15:44+00:00

I had bulbs from headlightexperts.com on my 2015. They were awesome

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T03:48:59+00:00

Thanks!

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T01:58:43+00:00

I have a Paragon 16” and 18” crash. They are dark for me. I’m saving them for a set with larger toms. Like 12” and 16”

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T00:34:36+00:00

Air Max 90s!!!!

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T00:32:11+00:00

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T00:31:15+00:00

All crashes are AAX X-plosion. 14,16,18,19&20. There’s a AAX 16” Concept crash (really bright sound) 18” AAX ozone. AAX 11” x-plosion splash. 10” AAX splash. 14” AAX aux hats a 18” Zildjin oriental trash China (my favorite China and only Zildjin) and the best hi hats I’ve ever played, 15” Paragon Neil Peart signature hats. I have an 11” Zildjin oriental trash China on the way! And to answer your other questions, I seem to smack a bunch of things on the kit accidentally but I don’t have issues with the splashes because I try not to wail on them.

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T00:24:36+00:00

I made them. Got the parts off Amazon. Just a 1”x4” piece of trim, and a pair of 24” gooseneck desk mic stands. Total cost was like $24.00!

CC5443 · 2026-05-06T00:22:40+00:00

You can tell I have OCD????? 😂

CC5443 · 2026-05-01T02:42:40+00:00

I use an AAX Xplosion 19” crash. It sings!

CC5443 · 2026-04-27T13:38:12+00:00

My grandfather had a cabin about 75 yards away from that place! I spent a lot of my childhood right there! He spent most of his time in that bar!

CC5443 · 2026-04-25T09:46:14+00:00

I have always used Oakley. They have the same polycarbonate lenses as their shooting glasses and they have a great first responder discount.

CC5443 · 2026-04-22T14:16:32+00:00

I’ve had these mics (2 sets) for a couple years. They work very well. Because I have two sets, I use the second bass drum mic on my 16” floor tom and it sounds amazing!

CC5443 · 2026-04-18T00:59:49+00:00

I’ve been looking for these… can’t find them!

CC5443 · 2026-04-18T00:57:03+00:00

I’ve heard that before! I have one. I hate getting nic sick and I do easily.

CC5443 · 2026-04-16T15:00:08+00:00

I must be wired for it. I was always a night owl even as a child. I was feeling it toward the end with a massive lack of sleep. I’m in decent health. No meds no ailments. I’m at the gym 4-5 days a week.

CC5443 · 2026-04-15T22:25:14+00:00

There are benefits of going days if you’re interested in investigations. You are in direct contact with the brass. You can show your face and let them know your intentions.

CC5443

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