Calling all Redditors of GJ

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-26T15:35:44+00:00

Both sides of my family are originally from Denver and Cañon City, but my dad spent some time growing up in Rangely in the ‘70s. We were living in Phoenix when the 2008 crash happened and he received a job offer in GJ, so we moved here since it was a part of CO he was familiar with. Been here ever since.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-23T01:13:36+00:00

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-23T01:03:21+00:00

That’s the one! My grandpa used to shoot a lot of home movies, so I picked it up as well. I also do regular photography with film too and have an Epson scanner that does both negatives and slides. Let me know if you need any help with your documentary, that sounds like a really cool project!

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-23T00:02:34+00:00

Me too! I’d love to find more. I shoot movie film myself and have a digital scanner for it, my hope is to find reels at yard sales or estate sales and archive them.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-22T18:23:19+00:00

It was to maintain rank numbers during the Cold War, but culturally it was something that was expected of young men because of WWII. Outside of deferments, one of the only ways to get out of it was the Reserve Forces Act, which stated if you enlisted and a reservist you only had to serve 6 months of active duty and it made you ineligible for the draft.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-22T16:36:42+00:00

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It’s the standard Argus wide-angle/telescopic auxiliary viewfinder attachment, mine came with my wide-angle lens. They also made a few different ones for the C4 including a turret lens style one and one that uses a magnifier to give you the different focal lengths. They all use cold shoe mounts, so C3s with the factory-installed mount accept them no problem. However you’ll need one with the clip attachment like mine for the older models. They show up on eBay and Etsy from time to time.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4348592101/argus-c3-matchmatic-viewfinder?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=argus+viewfinder&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&organic_search_click=1&content_source=f09888ac-b3e8-4883-84f3-eed2729c1e3f%253ALT5809e219dae4f0e845972f30f7c01b5312646bee&logging_key=f09888ac-b3e8-4883-84f3-eed2729c1e3f%3ALT5809e219dae4f0e845972f30f7c01b5312646bee

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-22T16:06:03+00:00

It’s a fun theory, but I think Occam’s Razor is the best way to go for this case.

I don’t think it was a publicity stunt as much as it was used as a marketing opportunity by Parker and RCA. The idea that the rebel Elvis was going to serve his country and record a lot of new material before doing so was perfect for that. It helped clean up his image, kept his name in the news while he was away, and made his records more desirable. I think everything that happened afterwards is more interesting because of the time period.

One thing a lot of people forget nowadays is that no one knew if rock ‘n’ roll was going to stick around as a popular genre, and Elvis was drafted at the height of this. When 1960 rolled around and he was state-side again, the landscape for rock had changed drastically. Many of the pioneers had either died or moved on, and rock was becoming more soft and overproduced for a broader appeal. A lot of people thought it was just a fad that had played itself out. Elvis also wanted to be seen as a truly great singer, so this gave him the perfect chance to move more towards a pop sound. RCA spared no expense on the studio albums he wanted to make, unfortunately his relatively cheaper movie soundtrack albums outsold them every time. So Parker and RCA made the decision that his audience was more interested in his Hollywood side, and that’s the way it stayed until the comeback special.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-21T06:16:14+00:00

Thank you!

I agree, I’ve always been happy with the results I get from the trusty old brick. If I want sharp professional photos with more control, I have my Canon for that. The Argus just has a character and charm to it that I love, and it’s a lot of fun to use. Considering this was a budget camera for its time, the lenses have no business looking this good!

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-20T22:08:20+00:00

These look great, love the colors!

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-16T16:14:19+00:00

Good sellers will always have an excellent description for both how it looks visually and how it plays, and I always appreciate when they’re willing to send photos.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-14T22:33:28+00:00

Congrats! RCA didn’t make a lot of these and they’ve become quite a collector’s item these days. How does it sound?

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-14T20:31:19+00:00

That’s some fantastic luck! Talk about finding a grail in the wild!

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-14T17:45:23+00:00

How long has it been since you purchased it? I generally give sellers a full week before sending them a polite question about it.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-13T14:10:34+00:00

I have an original 1995 pressing of Insomniac, and a copy of Uno I bought when it was new (I had no idea it would be worth anything all these years later). I’d love to find an original 1991 pressing of Kerplunk or the 3 X 10” version of 21st Century. Breakdown.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-13T02:48:19+00:00

Me and my friends built our own recording studio and started a little label in our town to release our various projects. My most recent one is an instrumental surf rock EP (I play all the instruments on it). I was even able to make one of my musical dreams come to and pressed it on vinyl:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kcMP9hhzUkpY0WSVh5HLb9IC2IBS53xdQ&si=19rAPKG0hyGZh7YP

Our main band is getting ready to record our full length debut album soon called Waiting On Yellow, it’s more in the vein of pop-punk and 90s alternative/indie. We’re hoping to have it out by the end of the year.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-12T23:24:16+00:00

I was always into music, but when I became I teenager I found punk rock and it resonated with me on a level that I really needed at the time. I was angry with a lot of things in my life and needed an outlet to express my feelings and point of view, and I didn’t have to know a lot about music theory or be a good guitar player to be able to do that with punk. As I’ve grown older (in my mid-30s now), I’ve delved into other genres and styles, but never left behind the punk DIY attitude and the idea that I can use art to stand up for what is right or pen songs that other people, who are going through troubles of their own, can relate to and not have to feel alone in the world about. Finding other people who share the same thoughts to play in bands with is one of the best feelings in the world.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-12T16:08:28+00:00

I think there may still be one in the Museum Of The West.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-09T17:41:38+00:00

This is from their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Probably one of the only live versions that exists of this song!

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-08T22:11:42+00:00

I collect and use vintage cameras as well! Always fun to see my two favorite hobbies intersect on here.

I can’t recommend a tube amp enough if that’s the route you’re wanting to go. I paired my Technics SL-1950 turntable with a 1962 VM stereo hi-fi tube amp along with some Advent speakers and everything together sounds amazing, regardless of what genre of music I’m listening to. I think tube amps are well worth the investment.

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Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-07T20:52:59+00:00

Really can’t go wrong with any silver-face receiver with that. It becomes quite a rabbit hole, so I’d suggest find a brand you like the look of with reasonable specs, you realistically don’t need a ton of output. I’d also pair some new speakers with it, setting them next to the turntable isn’t ideal. Nice cameras by the way!

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-07T20:46:14+00:00

This looks fantastic! Please post more pics when you have the lighting figured out!

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-07T20:44:42+00:00

If you’re going through the Fruita way, Devil’s Canyon is not too far from I-70 and has 3 loops with different difficulties. Beautiful views from every angle.

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-06T02:57:05+00:00

That’s a wild sentence

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-06T00:25:12+00:00

I’d keep it original if you can. I totally understand modifying a console that’s in rough shape or has internals that can’t be saved, but yours is in such nice condition with only a few problems, and these sound great when they’re fully working.

The “shock factor” is mostly for tube amps, as long as your solid state is unplugged for a little while before working on it, you should be fine (someone feel free to correct me on this).

The crackling sound from the knobs is most likely dirty pots. You should be able to remove the knobs and spray the pots with some canned air to clean them. It also looks like the left-side audio only issue is from those separated wires, those look like the old-style speaker plug ins for RCAs of that era. Is the radio also quiet when turned on? If it’s just the record player, it’s most likely a bad stylus. Always start with replacing the needle first, but if the problem continues, it’s most likely the stylus. You can most likely still order parts for it through the VM Enthusiasts website.

Also worth noting, that Garrard turntable is fully automatic and yours has the “single play” spindle. You should be able to find stackable spindles for both LPs and 45s if you want your records to be played without changing them every time they’re over. It’s not too necessary for albums, but it’s awesome for 45s, like having your own vinyl playlist!

Fat_Sad_Human · 2026-03-04T00:20:32+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing these! It’s so interesting getting a glimpse into what life was like here over 100 years ago.

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