MikeB

It is fun to get out in the studio and jam and record. Very good therapy. What DAW are you using for your stuff. I started with Tracktion 2, then Tracktion 3. Now I use a combination of Tracktion 3, Reaper, and Protools 10. Just learning to use Reaper and ProTools. This month Protools 11 comes out and Im eligable for a free upgrade to it. Cant wait.

Yea if I had to push mow my whole yard it would be a "death metal" tune for sure.

Actually yes !!! Needs a "shaker" track

As I sit here on my mower I’m all alone with my thoughts Never know which one to hold to So many it drives me nuts I shake my head to clear them all out But I know I just can’t win I try to focus on my mowing But those thoughts have crawled back in Solitude of mowing the yard Just me and the grass It’s like looking in to my soul Thank God, just one more pass I shake my head to clear them all out But I know I just can’t win I try to focus on my mowing But those thoughts have crawled back in As I sit here on my mower I’m all alone with my thoughts Never know which one to hold to So many it drives me nuts

Did some re-recording on a tune I wrote a while back called "The Mower". While I usually enjoy mowing, many times, its a time where I reflect on past or current events in my life. Sometimes those reflections may be painful and or happy. Some times its just plain crazy the thoughts that sneak in. Anyone who spends time mowing knows what I mean. This is about the times mowing that "crazy shit" enters your brain. And no matter how hard you try, you cant get those thoughts out. Does that make me crazy ? While its still in the rough stage and needs some added instruments, Im happy in the direction its heading. Has a weird vibe to it, but that where it needs to be. Hope to fill in some needed tracks in the future, but for now, below are the lyrics and the rough mix. If you have headphones listen with them. Adds to the experience https://soundcloud.com/taxman-1-1/the-mower-3202

I quit smoking several years ago. And the added energy you get or so called speed high from zero nicotine in your system will go away (or maybe you get used to it) !!! Either way the feeling and insomnia will fade !!! Stick with it !!! Buy a set of drums !!!! Electronic if you cant be loud !! Or an electric guitar (a descent used name brand). Dont go the acoustic route. Harder to finger (that didnt sound right).

Nice catch and post Oldman !!!

closer than that for me i can make the trip in like 30-45 min Im about 65 - 70 miles north of you. Headin your way in June to see Billy Idol at the Horseshoe Casino

That one looks great too. Need to research its operating cost. Love the huge item cabability.

Just think in 10 years where this will go !!! Hell in 100 years it will be like the Star Trek replicator, that they got their meals from.

Keep us posted !!! Ive been reviewing printers for the past few hours and while the Cube gets nicest reviews, its cost to operate is high compared to the Makerbot You're going to buy one? Thinking about it. The Cube has the largest work space (can create items up to 10" tall), but the operating cost is extremely high. The MakerBot while lacking in max. height of an item (only a little over 6") is the most cost effective. But if your home made setup works and is comparable in operating cost and work area, then that may be the best bet. Are you documenting the build ?

Keep us posted !!! Ive been reviewing printers for the past few hours and while the Cube gets nicest reviews, its cost to operate is high compared to the Makerbot

Anywhere from $2000 to $3000 for the Makerbot. Not bad considering the profit potential. And its a extruder. I thaught it had milling/drilling cababilities. Youtube here I come for more operating video

I want a Maker Bot !!! Very cool and a wonderful use of new technology. Its just like a mini CNC mill (4 axis). Have to research these things. I know "machine code" from my days as a CNC programmer/operator in my youth. Spent 12 years doing that shit. Hope they use that language and interface with AutoCad. I just saw on MSN where somone made a 3D printed gun !!! Way cool stuff !!! Link to gun video below http://video.us.msn.com/watch/video/bullet-fired-by-3d-printed-gun-made-from-plastic/2sora6es5

Damn, the casino is only 100 miles from my house !!!!

Its a huge Milli Vanilli moment. If you cant sing live and have to rely on tape (well digital now-a-days) and or auto-tune to perform, then your in the wrong business. And will his career end like Milli Vanilli's did when they were caught,..... I doubt it. Kids now a days have no clue what true talent is and its the norm to have these fake manufactured pop stars. Yes it has gone on since the 60's but a least those pop band sang !!! You didnt have the editing capabilities that you have now. And or the vocal "plugins" and "outboard gear" that alters and corrects pitch and timing. Sad days for music in deed. And dont get me started on the audio quality (fidelity) of these "over limited, squashed, non dynamic and non panaramic mixes.

The 300zx is becoming rare, very cool car from the 90's and probably one of nissans best Z car ever. On one of my many daughters 16th BD we got her a 1990 300Z, like the white one pictured, but a non turbo and its black (we did install a pop charger and test pipes). She says she will have it till she dies. The Z32 series was on R&T top 10 cars of all time for many years. Just wonderful cars. So comfortable, fast and I believe they were the first production car to pull 1g on test reviews.

Ive lived my life with one eye and when it comes to shooting guns its a blessing. Dont have to squint one eye when aiming, so your reaction time is quicker. Enjoy it while it lasts, and kick ass !!!!

1991 Nissan 300Z Twin Turbo Stage 5 upgrades. Pushing close to 475hp at the rear wheels. I have scared alot of passengers in this car. And the 84 300Z non turbo. Fun to drive, but not scarey ass fast like the 91

A Baja, a Checkmate (4 seater blasters back in the late 70's), a Viking Deep V (not the tri-hull deck boats they did), a Larson, and now a party barge. You know your old when you get a pontoon boat Just went out Saturday for the first time and found a new fishing pole stuck to a tree while crusin the shore line. Why the hell they didnt cut the line, I'll never know. Brand new Shimano Open Reel. Not a super expensive one , but hey, it works !!!

Its free ? !!!???? Where do I pick up the game. I did play the old Star Trek game for Apple II back in the day. More or less a word/chance game with very primitive graphics. Clue me in guys.

Now if its set to two hops... thats cool.

I will jump and shoot at times and that to me is fine. Some times I will drop and shoot when attacked. Is that next ? I do from time to time see people who bounce like bunnies and I think thats where this is aimed. I dont play freeze tag much (maybe 20 minutes in 3 years) , I spend most of my time in DM servers (cod2 and waw) and I hope like hell the server doesnt get modded to not allow jumps. To be able to jump through or over something and shoot is added fun !!! Hell in Unreal Tournament one can "double tap" the move left and right and jump extra far !!! Thats what we need !!!! Anyway, dont limit types of play, next it would be camping, then grenades, then no running !!!! I was at another server and you had to crouch !! No running and no standing !!! WTF !!! And, I personally think the ones that do the "true" bunny hopping are fun to shoot !!! Like true hunting !!!!

May 17th new movie comes out !!!!! Big fan of the new movie series and cast.

In our prayers.