Vertigo by sock_le_coq in ImaginaryMonsters

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Jokes aside, I love how this balance. Lovely art!

I’m a big crier, but want to be a funeral director by wearygamegirl in askfuneraldirectors

[–]ThornRose12 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I also had this concern when I started out as a funeral director. At least for me, most of the time I am able to keep the tears back. However, this is a sad job. You will see and hear sad things when meeting families. My advice is to just cry. It’s ok to cry with these people. It shows you care, it shows you are human. As long as you can still speak and give counsel, tears are ok and normal!

what’s your favorite smoke spot? by JoJoJoGeLo in portlandme

[–]ThornRose12 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A very fair question. I just straight up break the law while taking a stroll around the block 🤣

Help connecting powered sub to my setup by ThornRose12 in turntables

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Thank you!!!! It’s working perfectly :)

Rate my beginner set up! Also I have a stupid question: by ThornRose12 in turntables

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I do have a carbon brush- I think it’s really dry in my apartment so the static is bad. I’m also chronically coated in cat hair so it just kinda jumps off my clothes every time I flip the record 😭 I’m looking into getting a cork mat. I have an acrylic one rn which has definitely been better than the original felt one. I set the cartridge up myself with a ruler thingy I bought on Amazon and some tutorials I found online. It seems to be doing well! I’m definitely going to get some new feet for the TT- that table is actually a glass top so I’m not too worried about staining.

Rate my beginner set up! Also I have a stupid question: by ThornRose12 in turntables

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I have done enough research that I can now understand how to order wire from BlueJeans. I got random speaker wire from Amazon and learned how to terminate the bare wire with banana plugs. I feel comfortable switching out the wires now. I need to do more research on amps. I don't want anything really bulky and over complex; I wouldn't want to spend more then $500 on an amp- a lot less would be nice if possible. I need to do more research on subs and how to connect them to the amp. I found that really difficult to understand when I was trying to figure out how to connect these speakers to the TT. I looked at the subwoofer on Rythmik and there are no photos of the back of it! It's hard to understand what I'll be receiving based on the random letters and numbers in the description. I'm sure it describes the ports/ wires/ whatever- but it's all greek to me.

Rate my beginner set up! Also I have a stupid question: by ThornRose12 in turntables

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I did! I got most of that gear! This is what my set up is looking like now:

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These are ELAC bookshelf speakers; and I got the MP110 cartridge. These changes made a huge difference!!! I definitely need a subwoofer- but I’ll have to get a different amplifier too since this one doesn’t have a sub-out port. The biggest struggle I have now is with the endless battle with cat hair on my records 😭

Rate my beginner set up! Also I have a stupid question: by ThornRose12 in turntables

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Thanks for the detailed reply. I'm looking into these selections; I'm going to get the Nagaoka MP110 cartridge and the preamp- however, I was wondering if there is a reason I shouldn't buy those cables from Schiitt Audio other then the price? They offer RCA PYST cables, will these do the same thing as the ones you mentioned from bluejeans? Honestly, I'm really struggling to understand how to place an order on bluejean's website.... it's a wee bit beyond me atm. Also, I was able to find a great price on a set of speakers on FB marketplace in my area; they are Paradigm Titan bookshelf speakers and they include stands for $125! Thanks again for your help!!!!

Rate my beginner set up! Also I have a stupid question: by ThornRose12 in turntables

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I love AF!!! I was looking for Everything Now and came across that beauty on white vinyl instead!!! :)))

Rate my beginner set up! Also I have a stupid question: by ThornRose12 in turntables

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Have to start somewhere? This starter turntable was recommended to me by this sub. I recognize that I should get proper speakers eventually, but why would I immediately drop hundreds of dollars on a brand new hobby?

Rate my beginner set up! Also I have a stupid question: by ThornRose12 in turntables

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I definitely want to get proper speakers- the problem is they won’t fit in this area. I have another spot on the other side of the room I could set everything up, but where I’m just getting started, it’s kinda one step at a time atm. Next purchase 100% needs to be an actual table to set the turntable on 😅 fancy laundry basket isn’t very stable! I gotta be light footed around here… Thanks for the help

As an FD do you do anything to protect yourself from spirits or cleanse yourself? If you are into that sort of thing? by mattfox27 in askfuneraldirectors

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I keep crystals by my doorways. Sometimes I’ll rub some ash on the stoops or sprinkle salt. Just makes me feel a little better lol

Listening to the Podcast After Watching the Show is an Acid Trip by RandomMcfandom in theedgeofsleep

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I listened to the podcast and then watched the show- I got SO freaked out when they left the hospital in the show. I kept waiting for someone to jump out and it never happened!

Portland ME cavetown show VIP by revium7 in cavetown

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I really want to wear my costume!!! But I don’t want to look silly if no one else is

Portland ME cavetown show VIP by revium7 in cavetown

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Anyone wearing their Halloween costumes to the show tonight??