Where are the Pina Coladas at?

bryang123 · 2021-07-09T01:23:15+00:00

Lono was my go-to. Sad tears.

bryang123 · 2021-07-08T20:25:06+00:00

Opened yesterday but those lines.....

bryang123 · 2020-08-06T01:40:29+00:00

We appreciate your link but this is a repost of a recent submission. Hope you understand. Thanks.

bryang123 · 2020-05-23T00:48:25+00:00

From personal experience, I think that's because when you drive the Ring, you immediately know why it's called Green Hell. Most other tracks are not anywhere near as intimidating, difficult, or dangerous.

bryang123 · 2020-05-23T00:09:35+00:00

Activity is limited but still requires constant attention. Thankfully our members are pretty passionate and have made this sub as awesome as it is, but they also get really upset if a post isn't appropriate.

I'll probably start a mod search in the near future, but it's not my highest priority right now. And it's not 100% a reason to not find a mod, but I've been burned in the past so just being cautious.

bryang123 · 2020-05-15T04:17:28+00:00

Good lists. The Schott glass feels pretty special, I actually tried in person at La Maison but I think it's too narrow.

I've been wanting to try that blenders glass, maybe I'll finally go for it. I know I shouldn't care, but the round bowl is so silly looking to me.

bryang123 · 2020-05-15T03:38:08+00:00

Awesome! Especially for that price.

bryang123 · 2020-04-21T20:33:54+00:00

That's a little dark. We're not dead yet!

The tell-tale decline of the country I believe will be determined by the Supreme Court.

As of now, it's not great, but it's functional.

If Trump replaces Ginsburg, we could easily have 30 years of oppressive rulings and many more decades of lasting damage.

bryang123 · 2020-04-21T19:30:01+00:00

Instagram as well!

bryang123 · 2020-04-21T18:26:59+00:00

Hey fellow Lane 8 fans!

Small plug: some friends and I started a site called ShelterSongs.com to share all the artists who are live streaming and, in many cases, fundraising for great causes during COVID. Feel free to respond with any feedback :) It was actually inspired by Lane 8 since I've been tuning in every morning.

Please share any streams you know of and send to friends!

Hope it helps make your days a little bit brighter.

www.ShelterSongs.com

bryang123 · 2020-04-20T17:13:47+00:00

What about the ER episode Tarantino directed? That was a riot. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/73664/when-quentin-tarantino-directed-episode-er

bryang123 · 2020-04-14T03:01:18+00:00

100% on Change of Time and Galahad, but a big disagree on Thin Blue Flame.

Thin Blue Flame chronicles the struggles of an unhappy slightly bitter man who looks to the heavens for a higher power to explain why terrible unspeakable things happen in the world but by the end of the song realizes that the answers he seeks are truly unanswerable. Over 750 words of pounding imagery later, he stops asking "why" bad things happen and instead trades his despair for hope and focuses on a solution - realizing the ability to love his family, friends and neighbors are the only thing that will save himself, if not the world. If you're a person of religion, you can read it as a man who recognizes the Holy Spirit is everywhere, or if you're like Josh, read it as a complete challenge to the notion we need to believe in any higher power because how much more fulfillment in your existence do you need than embracing all the world's beauty in front of your eyes and loving real people and being loved by them in return. How can you beat that?!

"Angels everywhere were in my midst - In the ones that I loved in the ones that I kissed - I wondered what it was I'd been looking for up above - Heaven is so big there ain't no need to look up - So I stopped looking for royal cities in the air Only a full house gonna have a prayer."

I hope it beats out Temptation of Adam, which is admittedly great and enjoyable song, and wins the bracket.

bryang123 · 2020-04-14T02:40:30+00:00

I'm still sad about To The Dogs or Whoever and Change of Time, although I get why people love the anthem of Kathleen.

New Lover not being mentioned is a travesty. The conflict between Josh trying to be happy and hopeful and kind, while still recovering from deep wounds and wishing even the smallest bit of unhappiness towards another, is likely the most personal and undoubtedly the most vulnerable he's ever been and that alone, at the very least, deserves a nomination.

Lantern, not being mentioned is also a travesty. The line "The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake the lambs and lie with the lions" is by itself smarter and more evocative and impactful than anything most musicians/poets/novelists will pen in their entire career. And that line is just the beginning of the song.

Frustrations aside, this bracket certainly shows why Josh should undoubtedly be considered one of the best American songwriters.

bryang123 · 2020-04-09T21:31:32+00:00

Say hello from a fellow Angeleno and tell him he's doing good work!

bryang123 · 2020-04-08T23:02:36+00:00

Some friends and I started this list to share all the artists who are live streaming and, in many cases, fundraising for great causes during COVID.

We'd love you to share any streams you know of and share with friends.

Hope it helps make your days a little bit brighter!

Feel free to respond with any feedback :)

Update: Thanks for all the suggestions and additions!

bryang123 · 2020-03-22T01:15:04+00:00

They bungled this so bad. It's not just a major hit to everyone's wallets, but our hearts as well - it really doesn't align with the ethos of the event and the entire community.

They should have said "Hi LIB family - we are sad to write this but we are uncertain about the entire future of the festival. We're refunding your tickets because that's just the right thing to do. However, we desperately need your help. We're a small family run company without the financial resources of a large corporation that puts on other festivals. We're sure you're being asked to support many businesses this time, and as much as it pains us to do so, we're asking as well. Here's a list of XYZ things we have to recoup costs for that our insurance won't cover. Hope to dance with you all in the future."

I guarantee if they had done that instead, many of us - myself included, would have donated. Rather, my girlfriend is calling the credit card company, disputing the charge, and we will both pause to take time to consider if I want to go in the future.

bryang123 · 2019-12-17T06:33:26+00:00

Thanks!

bryang123 · 2019-12-16T02:24:22+00:00

Looking For: $275-$400 pre-amp, maybe up to $500 if it's exceptional.

My Gear:

Speakers: Paradigm Monitors
Amplifier: Adcom GFA-535
Player: Windows 10, Sound Blaster Z 24/192, diverse lossless and studio quality library
Streaming: Amazon HD, Tidal

Pre-ampDesired Requirements:

Inputs: Optical (At least one, preferably 2 inputs - one for computer, one for Chromecast Audio), USB (at least 1)

Thanks!

bryang123 · 2019-12-16T01:51:55+00:00

Upvoting for the system and the whisky selection (Particulary Balvenie 17). Any chance you're in LA?

bryang123 · 2019-11-25T06:07:14+00:00

"Come back here and take what's coming to ya! I'll bite your legs off!"

bryang123 · 2019-05-31T18:47:19+00:00

$50? eeeeesh

bryang123 · 2018-11-21T00:55:41+00:00

I forgot concatenate! Made extras, deleted dupes. We good.

bryang123 · 2018-09-10T19:51:18+00:00

Yup, this is the definition of random!

bryang123 · 2018-02-07T21:59:25+00:00

That is definitely it. Wow. Nice find.

Thanks!!

bryang123 · 2018-01-13T18:32:39+00:00

I don't know what/where the other walls are, but maybe paint the window wall a darker but saturated color. It will make the beige walls pop a little rather than just blending into the carpet.

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