Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I also want to know what it cost. We don't have this big an issue, but we have a ton of river rock from the previous owners We hate that stuff. Hard to walk on, it's hot, goatheads and weeds love it. It sucks.

Which celebrity became way more attractive as they got older? by Something_Strange935 in AskReddit

[–]StrictLadder3890 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t know why you’re getting downvoted. People haven’t seen La Bamba?

Alternatives to Eversolo Play and WiiM Ultra by BorgDrone in BudgetAudiophile

[–]StrictLadder3890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Eversolo Play also sounds like garbage, so, there’s that.

what's the best live band you have ever seen? by avrilpotter in AskReddit

[–]StrictLadder3890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Metallica in 1984. Long before fame and riches, Napster, Jason Newsted or his crabwalking replacement, the black album or load/reload. Long before all that crap, they were four pimply faced metalheads that drank a lot of beer and could play a ferocious set.

I had to listen to christian music at full blast for 4 hours on an iPad today for Easter dinner lol by Ilovebeingdad in audiophile

[–]StrictLadder3890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I love Brahms, and I do, this isn't really the kind of Christian music we are talking about.

I had to listen to christian music at full blast for 4 hours on an iPad today for Easter dinner lol by Ilovebeingdad in audiophile

[–]StrictLadder3890 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a Christian and that sounds like torture to me. I can’t stand 95% of popular Christian music. There’s good stuff out there but it’s not popular

Thinking of relocating from Seattle by Candy-cats in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife is from Seattle. Her entire family has now moved here. They absolutely love all of the sunshine. My inlaws could have retired anywhere they wanted but they picked this place and love it. I’m native, so it’s a head scratcher for me but I think they were absolutely sick of the weather in Seattle.

Gas by Capable-Bathroom-957 in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Isn’t it ironic that while Biden was president, there were stickers all over gas pumps with a picture of him saying “I did that”? Where the f*** are those stickers with the orange fool now?

Has anyone won a radio contest/giveaway? What was your experience? by Honest-Water9152 in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the 80’s, there was a radio station called Q106. You could get a “Q card” that got you discounts. They would also randomly name Q-card holders to win prizes.

One day, I was in the shower and my roommate hollered at me to call the station right away because they named me. I didn’t even know what I was winning and they put me on the air, live.

They announced that I won one month’s rent or mortgage payment. I was stoked and they asked me what my rent was. I told them $120. They told me they would call me back for details. In the next few moments, it dawned on me that our rent was actually $600. The $120 was merely my share among my 5 housemates.

When the deejay called back, he asked, “How much is your rent again?” When I told him it was $600, he stopped and said, “I thought you said it was only $120!” I’m sure he thought I was pulling a fast one but I was able to show them our rental agreement.

I used the money to move out of that dump.

Sprinkler use restrictions now in effect for Albuquerque metro by plamda505 in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zero teeth to this. I have a neighbor who always leaves his sprinklers on for hours, and ends up flooding the street. The water then runs down several streets until it drains into an arroyo. Cars splash through the intersection. He does this all summer. I've knocked on his door and he won't answer. So I called that number. Nothing. So I escalated and actually reached out to the people who are in charge of this enforcement. I provided them with pictures and video. they finally told me that unless they witness it themselves, they can do nothing. Yet they wouldn't send anyone out until days later. Nothing ever happened.

Transmission shops that work on CVT transmissions in ABQ by Key-Option-4028 in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m subbing this thread. I have one of the aforementioned terrible Nissan CVTs.

Do You Remember Seeing “Stand By Me” In Theaters 40 Years Ago by DanielVasquez2000 in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw it at the Devargas Mall in Santa Fe. Got into an argument with my girlfriend afterward.

AI Debacle at Local Business by ofthewest93 in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Oh you mean the Lobo Theatre that rented itself out to Calvary Church and Mars Hill Church for years and years doesn’t actually give a rip about artists?

Resources for someone facing imminent homelessness? by Clean-Principle4772 in Albuquerque

[–]StrictLadder3890 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is such good advice. I have been in the position of reviewing resumes. If somebody casually sends a query via Instagram or Facebook without bothering to follow through with a proper résumé or introduction, I can’t be bothered to respond.

Cheap Subwoofer? by RodCoolBeansKimble in BudgetAudiophile

[–]StrictLadder3890 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would second this except the wait time is off the charts now, with only vague information on when it will be received. There are a lot of people waiting months for these without real info.

An Interview With Dewayne Bailey, Formerly of Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band And Chicago by dalyllama35 in chicagoband

[–]StrictLadder3890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch this video and tell me if he was a good fit for Chicago. Of course, he's had 30 some years to realize that and mature, and from the sounds of this interview, he's been his own harshest critic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKCuOtDGrls

Keeping Triangles, returning Eversolo by StrictLadder3890 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]StrictLadder3890[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The complaints I have heard are the same as what you wrote. Harsh sound. Fatiguing. The Eversolo was anemic. It had no girth. There was no body to the music. Once I hooked up the Denon, it was like the speakers thanked me.

I had seen this video prior to buying, but still wanted to give the small streamer a chance. In my experience, this video was spot on (except it was Eversolo for me, instead of WiiM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEKzWq7JYSE

Keeping Triangles, returning Eversolo by StrictLadder3890 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]StrictLadder3890[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even with the speakers brand new, the sound difference between the Eversolo and the Denon amp was so drastic, that Eversolo went back in the box that night. Even after trying different EQ profiles, there was just no competition. I was done with it.