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pan60 · 5th July 2009

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Happy 4th of July everyone!

plus one on that!

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Today also marks my 15th year anniversary of becoming a US citizen!

nick-the-sax · 5th July 2009

i just came back from a little 4th of July party.

i know i know, i'm in the UK. but i was born in the USA, so it's lovely to have the best of both worlds

Colonel Blues · 5th July 2009

Happy celebration to y'all, guys ! Be happy and have a good evening !

Hey ! 97 post before our 10.000th ! I think we should manage to let it written by the famous, the great, the one, the unique, see who I mean ?

nick-the-sax · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by Adlen

Ugh... Just finished working out how much all my new home studio stuff is going to cost me. I'm on a really low budget and thought I was doing well, not picking items over £150, unfortunately it all adds up and it comes to £750 so I'm currently in the process of trying to sell half my stuff.

This sucks.

aww that's terrible!

well, best wishes from down in London. luck will always find a way of swinging itself around for the good ones, so chin up

BOWIE · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by nick-the-sax

i was born in the USA

Adlen · 5th July 2009

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aww that's terrible!

well, best wishes from down in London. luck will always find a way of swinging itself around for the good ones, so chin up

Your mic knocked a chunk off that price! Thank you sir!

Now trying to send my Alesis IO|2, Sennheiser e835, Crafter Cruiser Sharkfin Guitar, Focusrite Trakmaster, Power amps, parametric EQ, Makita drills and Grinders, welding tubes... and pretty much everything else I own to a good home... well several good homes actually, if one person buys all that stuff I will kiss them!

Adlen · 5th July 2009

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ha! Noice!

EricKrk · 5th July 2009

It's time for me to pass on the microkorg. I would like to think of a game for it. If you guys have an idea I'm all ears.

dpianomn · 5th July 2009

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Thanks! It's a cool feeling to have!

we're HAPPY to have you!

Fritzkrieg · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by EricKrk

It's time for me to pass on the microkorg. I would like to think of a game for it. If you guys have an idea I'm all ears.

Like dungeons and dragons!?!?!

Adlen · 5th July 2009

It's 3:15am... I'm wide awake... I've been ill all week and tired all the time but I couldn't sleep because I was working/doing stuff at home. Now that I'm feeling better and have the opportunity to close my eyes... I feel like going for a bike ride. I totally would but it's raining and my back tire is completely flat.

Arg.

aitikin · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by EricKrk

It's time for me to pass on the microkorg. I would like to think of a game for it. If you guys have an idea I'm all ears.

I think you should play a game and then have the winner choose who gets it (for whatever reason they want). But that may just be because I have no usage for a microkorg right now and i love playing the games...

LaserWolf · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by Fritzkrieg

Like dungeons and dragons!?!?!

I'm down, I love me a good game of D&D.

yeah I'm a nerd.

Fritzkrieg · 5th July 2009

Alright LaserWolf its on for the microkorg.. EricKrk will have to be the DM though..

mshayden · 5th July 2009

So, what does it take to motivate some honest non competitive giving? I'm working on a few items that I'll be giving in a few weeks.

Anyone else up for giving with out guessing?

Matt

Adlen · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by mshayden

Anyone else up for giving with out guessing?

I'm trying to decide two things this week: what I'll give to continue the cycle after getting Nick's GA Project mic and how I'll give it. It's either going to be a guessing game or a 'most deserving PM' competition.

Newcleardaze · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by mshayden

So, what does it take to motivate some honest non competitive giving? I'm working on a few items that I'll be giving in a few weeks.

Anyone else up for giving with out guessing?

Matt

I like the games.... its like giving out fun while giving something else. However, to each their own, as long as there's giving involved.

Adlen · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by Newcleardaze

I like the games.... its like giving out fun while giving something else. However, to each their own, as long as there's giving involved.

I agree. Plus 'first to PM' isn't the best way to do it. I like the deserving idea because of experience. Somebody who could easily afford a new mic could have PM'd Nick before I did but he felt I was deserving because I have NO money and I'm trying to kit out my home studio to record my girlfriend.

By the way Nick, you may be waiting up to a year for that album, money has completely run out!

LaserWolf · 5th July 2009

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Originally Posted by mshayden

So, what does it take to motivate some honest non competitive giving? I'm working on a few items that I'll be giving in a few weeks.

Anyone else up for giving with out guessing?

Matt

I'm down. I may be a little biased though seeing as how I'm broke and needing a couple things. I do agree with the need based though. (again slightly biased). and whose to say that we can't play games just for the fun of it. although a new partner thread just for that might be in order.

on another note, it seems like most of the regulars on this thread are into music recording and creating and such. are there any film sound guys out there? (that's what I'm interested in, and going to school for)

BOWIE · 5th July 2009

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I like the games.... its like giving out fun while giving something else. However, to each their own, as long as there's giving involved.

Well, put. I like the give-aways where everyone wins, whether or not they get a tangible gift. Contests are fun and the "tell us why..." types are brilliant and I think many benefit from that as well (the reader and the writer).

BTW guys, I'm seeing a serious lack of emoticons here today. According to the bylaws or the Free Stuff thread, post #239, line 17, RawBeanZen writes; "4) Use lots of emoticons, because they're fun."

big country · 5th July 2009

they are free

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kit · 6th July 2009

Adlen · 6th July 2009

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I do agree with the need based though. (again slightly biased).

You and me both! That's why I like games and need... I'd just find it hard to judge need and who's to say they're not lying?

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According to the bylaws or the Free Stuff thread, post #239, line 17, RawBeanZen writes; "4) Use lots of emoticons, because they're fun."

Well I suppose if the law says...
dfegad

BudgetMC · 6th July 2009

Hello, Friends.

RawBeanZen · 6th July 2009

Hi there folks!

I'm away visiting relatives and thought I'd pop in and say hello to you good people.

A few thoughts about different "modes" of gift giving, in no particular order...

I enjoy the first PM method when I'm in the mood to perform a random act of kindness. There's an instant gratification element to it, takes no time to plan, and it can be exciting knowing that anyone could win. Admittedly I've been doing it this way less and less frequently over time.

I enjoy doing giveaways that involve games and contests when I'm interested in seeing a bunch of people jump in and frolic together. It brings fun to the thread, as well as a sense of community, and gets the creative juices flowing. Love it!

There have also been giveaways in which I've asked people to write to me and essentially confide. This is the way to go when the interest isn't so much in fun, but catharsis. It gives me a chance to get a real sense of the various participants, and to carefully feel my way through the process of selecting a recipient. This can be a deeply moving experience, and also a very challenging one in terms of deciding who wins. Sometimes drawing randomly from a hat ends up being the way to go.

OK, I've rambled on long enough!

Take care all,

RBZ

aitikin · 6th July 2009

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Originally Posted by Adlen

You and me both! That's why I like games and need... I'd just find it hard to judge need and who's to say they're not lying?

Well I suppose if the law says...
dfegad

That's why I like making the game winner choose. Is more fun for all.

Plus the who's to say they're not lying, that just kinda goes against the grain of this whole thread. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it's happened more than once or twice, but still.

Umami Uni · 6th July 2009

RawBeanZen · 6th July 2009

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sahiaman · 6th July 2009

How's it hanging guys? I'm knee deep in circuits for the guitar amp build! I decided to go with just one tone switch and a volume. Low watts! 3 to be exact!

OOPS almost forgot!

BudgetMC · 6th July 2009

Coool! Prime numbers rule!

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Originally Posted by sahiaman

How's it hanging guys? I'm knee deep in circuits for the guitar amp build! I decided to go with just one tone switch and a volume. Low watts! 3 to be exact!

OOPS almost forgot!

5th July 2009	#9873
Colonel Blues Lives for gear Join Date: May 2008 Location: France Posts: 1,740	Independance Day ! Happy celebration to y'all, guys ! Be happy and have a good evening ! Hey ! 97 post before our 10.000th ! I think we should manage to let it written by the famous, the great, the one, the unique, see who I mean ? __________________ http://colonelblues.bandcamp.com/ My lil' place http://www.gearslutz.com/board/6092424-post1037.html DIY Guitar Isolation Cabinet. Advices welcome ! http://www.gearslutz.com/board/4476409-post1.html "If one can steal what you have, who's the power to steal what you give ?" (Antoine de St Exupéry / 1900-1944) http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-mu...-do-again.html Proud Cherry Tree family member, join us !

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EricKrk Gear Head Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 37	It's time for me to pass on the microkorg. I would like to think of a game for it. If you guys have an idea I'm all ears. __________________ Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

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mshayden Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 20	Give give give give give. So, what does it take to motivate some honest non competitive giving? I'm working on a few items that I'll be giving in a few weeks. Anyone else up for giving with out guessing? Matt

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BudgetMC Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ameliastan Posts: 3,949 1 Review written	Hello, Friends. Last edited by BudgetMC; 6th July 2009 at 03:47 AM.. Reason: And now for an important message from our founder...

6th July 2009	#9899
sahiaman Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,350	How's it hanging guys? I'm knee deep in circuits for the guitar amp build! I decided to go with just one tone switch and a volume. Low watts! 3 to be exact! OOPS almost forgot! __________________ "We are each of us angels, with only one wing. We can only fly by embracing each other." - Luciano De Crescenzo

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nick-the-sax Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,379	i just came back from a little 4th of July party. i know i know, i'm in the UK. but i was born in the USA, so it's lovely to have the best of both worlds

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Adlen Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 3,082 2 Reviews written	It's 3:15am... I'm wide awake... I've been ill all week and tired all the time but I couldn't sleep because I was working/doing stuff at home. Now that I'm feeling better and have the opportunity to close my eyes... I feel like going for a bike ride. I totally would but it's raining and my back tire is completely flat. Arg.

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Fritzkrieg Gear Head Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sonora CA Posts: 67	Alright LaserWolf its on for the microkorg.. EricKrk will have to be the DM though..

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kit Gear addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 474

6th July 2009	#9895
RawBeanZen Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Right here in this chair Posts: 3,124 Thread Starter	Hi there folks! I'm away visiting relatives and thought I'd pop in and say hello to you good people. A few thoughts about different "modes" of gift giving, in no particular order... I enjoy the first PM method when I'm in the mood to perform a random act of kindness. There's an instant gratification element to it, takes no time to plan, and it can be exciting knowing that anyone could win. Admittedly I've been doing it this way less and less frequently over time. I enjoy doing giveaways that involve games and contests when I'm interested in seeing a bunch of people jump in and frolic together. It brings fun to the thread, as well as a sense of community, and gets the creative juices flowing. Love it! There have also been giveaways in which I've asked people to write to me and essentially confide. This is the way to go when the interest isn't so much in fun, but catharsis. It gives me a chance to get a real sense of the various participants, and to carefully feel my way through the process of selecting a recipient. This can be a deeply moving experience, and also a very challenging one in terms of deciding who wins. Sometimes drawing randomly from a hat ends up being the way to go. OK, I've rambled on long enough! Take care all, RBZ

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Umami Uni Gear addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 389

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