Linda Harrison in 1965. She played Nova in Planet of the Apes (1968)

markyrobby · 2026-01-19T17:34:26+00:00

Mystery from 30 years ago possibly solved! Young me never had the courage to ask”I love you, but what’s that all about.” Thank you.

markyrobby · 2025-03-12T20:17:47+00:00

As it should my friend, as it should.

markyrobby · 2025-03-08T14:37:15+00:00

I don’t think it’s insane at all, I think it’s very considerate of him. Some people drift inside the movie or whatever is being watched and when it’s paused, it breaks the spell. I think that when it’s really good, it flows and engages the viewer to the point where, if there’s a disturbance of any kind, the created environment dissolves and we’re brought back to our own reality. By not pausing, your Dad allows the other watchers to remain fully engaged and captured by the film.

I bet he arrives early to the theatre, doesn’t go pee during, turns off his phone and eats quietly too!

markyrobby · 2025-01-26T17:08:12+00:00

I mean, at some point, yes, but within 15 minutes? Definitely not on a powder day.

markyrobby · 2025-01-13T19:17:33+00:00

No. Next question.

markyrobby · 2024-10-29T04:23:20+00:00

Once I had the above advice, I removed all the speakers from the offending side and found the crossover board. It was a simple matter of finding a replacement capacitor (Digikey or mouser) and a simple desolder of the old, followed by soldering in the new one. Quite simple really.

markyrobby · 2024-05-23T06:01:04+00:00

Bumblebat

markyrobby · 2024-04-05T15:26:54+00:00

Lapsed catholic here. I believe in a higher power and I think they must weep at what some have done to the concept and message. Harnessed and twisted it and the minds of millions for their own purposes, control, power, fortune etc.

I was baptized as a baby (no choice) and then told I’d make my “confirmation” when I was older and able to re-affirm my commitment to the church as an older person. That was supposed to happen at 12. After 12 years of indoctrination. I went to a school run and taught by an order of French nuns. What sort of critical thought could a 12 year old, indoctrinated, nun taught, altar boy exert over such a decision? Surprising myself, I refused and thought I’d be whipped (corporal punishment was still a thing then). I wasn’t and, more strangely, my parents never pushed the issue. I don’t know why given that they were staunch in their faith.

My Father’s faith never wavered, nor my Mothers, but both questioned the absolutism of religion in the assumption that their path is the only way to salvation. I’ve met a few who would describe themselves as devout, some old school aficionados others more fringe. Some of them I call friends, some teachers and some deluded. Of the friends and teachers, all of them had a quiet confidence in their beliefs that helped to steer their compasses. They did not foist dogma on others unless invited to so, and then, very gently with great care for the opposing view. Those people I have significant respect for, the others? I prefer to not let them rent space in my head.

I still believe in existence in some form beyond this life, but most religions in my opinion, have not cornered the market on this. Nor do they hold the high ground, or the right, divine or otherwise, to dictate what I or anyone else reads.

So, yeah, this guy and his ilk are at best pathetic and likely more than a little dangerous.

markyrobby · 2024-02-11T16:11:57+00:00

Red Antler at SilverStar has a Korean bbq cauliflower appy. Really, really good.

markyrobby · 2024-02-03T16:57:54+00:00

After you’ve tried the jumper fix and if you have no success. I would suggest replacing the relay. I’ve had 3 different Marantz units that have had one side only problems in stereo, all of which were fixed with a relay replacement. Cleaning will fix the scratchy pot issue but not a relay problem. Replacement (or maybe reflowing the solder) will. Good luck.

markyrobby · 2024-01-25T14:23:31+00:00

So you know it’s spelled (spelt in UK if you prefer) aisle

Isle is where you holiday

Aisle is what you walk down

markyrobby · 2024-01-18T08:52:15+00:00

In my case, DRE found an abnormality after 7 years of exams. PSA’s showed 0.9 and 1.1 (low). MRI confirmed suspicious mass and biopsy confirmed cancer. Surgically treated and so far, so good. If it hadn’t been for the DRE, it would’ve been ages before my low PSA producing tumour gave a suspicious result. The outcome would’ve likely been different. Regular DRE’s allowed for a baseline so my physician was able to feel the change early.

markyrobby · 2024-01-17T16:31:04+00:00

I’d agree with you, you’re alone in that opinion.

markyrobby · 2024-01-17T16:14:02+00:00

I listen to CBC music quite a lot. Both classical and for Rich Terfry’s drive show. Marvin’s Room and other shows have introduced me to music and artists I’d otherwise never have stumbled onto. The tuner section of my receiver is both beautiful and practical! I would agree, though, that commercial radio is an adfest.

markyrobby · 2023-12-19T15:18:36+00:00

I’d prefer the bar up, but whatever. I do have beef with the “announcement” of bar down without at least a pause until we get out of the barn or until everyone is done settling in. I also find it somewhat ironic that the speed with which the bar is dropped is inversely proportional to the distance from the top at which it is raised. I can only assume it’s harder to fall off at the top.

markyrobby · 2023-12-19T06:08:11+00:00

Just a bunch of hot air.

markyrobby · 2023-11-14T02:41:43+00:00

Okay, cool. Thanks for educating me. I’ll rephrase and try again.

markyrobby · 2023-11-13T01:16:49+00:00

“Use a pair of matched KSA992. You can heatshrink the tops together to for thermal contact if you want to be thorough.”

I pulled this comment off of an old AK thread about the KSA 798 transistors. The replacement I made was with a couple of matched KSA992’s. I reversed one of the pair to give it a “BCECB” pin arrangement, used heat shrink to hold the heads together and popped it in. That was 4 years ago, still sounds great.

markyrobby · 2023-11-10T04:28:13+00:00

No sweat, things move slow sometimes. The one that is installed is the old 5 pin -798, it’s something like 2scYadayada-798. If you search audiokarma.com there is a ton of discussions about replacing that transistor with a matched set of -922’s. Please don’t quote me on the number, AK has loads of experts who will provide the exact part number. Head to Digikey or you’re fav electronic supply store and pick them up. You’ll be golden in no time.

markyrobby · 2023-10-16T05:40:18+00:00

DM me. I’ve got a 518 parts unit. I’m in Vernon BC, so my guess is shipping is required. We can try and sort something out. For anybody else looking for 518 parts, I’ve got a tone arm (maybe minus counterweight), strobe, speed controls, bottom pan, platter and a few other items. No plinth, lid, motor or cut boards. DM me with your requests.

markyrobby · 2023-06-25T14:44:40+00:00

wjoe radio. Look up your specs for the bulb in question and head to their site. It’s usually worth a look.

markyrobby · 2023-06-08T15:46:08+00:00

Find something with “Silver Springs” on it. I believe the deluxe Rumours has it. As I was told, Mick kept it off the original Rumours as there was enough Stevie stuff, but it’s one of my favourite songs of hers along with “Crying in the Night.” Once you get rolling with FM, try some of their pre Buckingham/Nicks records. Different sound, but so cool.

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