the most important things in life

xsb7244 · « **on:** 29 Oct 2007, 10:24 pm »

food,shelter,car,soul mate. where does stereo rank? what does stereo mean to you? is it more important
than going to an ohio state football game?

mjosef · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 Oct 2007, 11:17 pm »

right after the woman(sometimes interchangeable with..)...and you can lose the car. Foot-who?

Zero · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 12:01 am »

For me, a good stereo system ranks right up at the top of the 'material stuff I don't necessarily need to survive, but is still important' list.

PhishPhan · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 12:15 am »

Quote from: xsb7244 on 29 Oct 2007, 10:24 pm

food,shelter,car,soul mate. where does stereo rank? what does stereo mean to you? is it more important
than going to an ohio state football game?

That depends. If they're playing Kent State, then yes. If it's Michigan, then no. I was a Buckeye before I could walk, and I've been going to games since I could walk.

mateo · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 01:44 am »

Quote from: xsb7244 on 29 Oct 2007, 10:24 pm

is it more important than going to an ohio state football game?

Ohio State? Who cares. It's not as important as going to a Northwestern football game. Unless you don't want to die of a heartattack at the age of 20.

Gordy · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 02:05 am »

I'm with Zero, nice equipment is my second most favorite materialistic obsession/hobby, right behind enjoying music and exploring new music! Ohio State is a nice state, was there once about 25-30 years ago, Columbus I think it was. There was a large park just littered with turn of the century iron bridges, beautiful! I wasn't aware that they were into soccer though...

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 02:41 am »

Audio and video are huge to me but it ebbs and flows depending on what else is going on in my life. Recently I quit my job as a chef to go back to school; I got a job cooking, no management responsibility and flexible hours to work around classes. Of course, I won't make nearly the kind of money I was making, so audio will be a low priority for awhile. I might even scale back my rig and sell a few items to fund school. I'm fortunate in that I'm in a place where I'm happy enough with what I have that I should be able to survive forgoeing upgrades for awhile (except for room treatments- I'll have to bite the bullet and spend a few bucks there before I quit

).

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 02:44 am »

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Recently I quit my job as a chef to go back to school; I got a job cooking, no management responsibility and flexible hours to work around classes.

Good for you Rob....good luck !!!

xsb7244 · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 02:59 am »

when I was a kid we did not have a TV for two years. that was a bummer. my cheap all in one stereo
played a big role in my life.

accent · « **Reply #9 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 03:04 am »

I think it takes some longer than others to realize verbs trump nouns.

musicman06 · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 08:22 am »

Great line accent. I think I might have to steal that one. Where'd that originate? Or is that your words?

BrianM · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 11:38 am »

Quote from: musicman06 on 30 Oct 2007, 08:22 am

Great line accent. I think I might have to steal that one. Where'd that originate? Or is that your words?

If you're planning on using the line about verbs trumping nouns you'd better start getting your verbs & nouns right. Should be: "Or are those your words?" Just sayin...

Marbles · « **Reply #12 on:** 30 Oct 2007, 12:22 pm »

Stereo's rank way down on my list of what's important...music is much higher on the list.

My favorite "system" is a portable radio that cost about $30, because of where it's at.

musicman06 · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 Oct 2007, 08:18 am »

Quote from: BrianM on 30 Oct 2007, 11:38 am

Quote from: musicman06 on 30 Oct 2007, 08:22 am
Great line accent. I think I might have to steal that one. Where'd that originate? Or is that your words?

If you're planning on using the line about verbs trumping nouns you'd better start getting your verbs & nouns right. Should be: "Or are those your words?" Just sayin...

Well since "that" refers to "line", that woud be correct.

ctviggen · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 Oct 2007, 11:16 am »

Actually I don't think one trumps the other; in fact, how could they when you need both to create sentences?

BrianM · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 Oct 2007, 01:00 pm »

Quote from: musicman06 on 31 Oct 2007, 08:18 am

Quote from: BrianM on 30 Oct 2007, 11:38 am
Quote from: musicman06 on 30 Oct 2007, 08:22 am
Great line accent. I think I might have to steal that one. Where'd that originate? Or is that your words?

If you're planning on using the line about verbs trumping nouns you'd better start getting your verbs & nouns right. Should be: "Or are those your words?" Just sayin...

Well since "that" refers to "line", that woud be correct.

No. Then the correct sentence would be "Or is that your line?"

The sentence "Or is that your words?" contains a singular subject pronoun (that) and a plural predicate noun antecedent (words). Subjects and their predicate helping nouns have to agree in number.

Double Ugly · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 Oct 2007, 02:53 pm »

C'mon, guys... let's desist with the grammar lesson.

If you insist on continuing, take it private since it's off topic and has nothing to do with audio.

FWIW, I've found correcting others' grammar (or typos, or whatever) one of the quickest and surest ways to foster resentment. I recommend resisting the urge, but to each his own.

Thanks.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 Oct 2007, 03:02 pm »

Quote from: Marbles on 30 Oct 2007, 12:22 pm

My favorite "system" is a portable radio that cost about $30, because of where it's at.

Must be out at the "country estate"......

Marbles · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 Oct 2007, 03:08 pm »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 31 Oct 2007, 03:02 pm

Quote from: Marbles on 30 Oct 2007, 12:22 pm
My favorite "system" is a portable radio that cost about $30, because of where it's at.
Must be out at the "country estate"......

I now have a well (hand pump) so I built a shower (Zodi.com x-40)

It's getting downright palatial

KCI-JohnP · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 Oct 2007, 03:19 pm »

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FWIW, I've found correcting others' grammar (or typos, or whatever) one of the quickest and surest ways to foster resentment.

So very true.