Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[Godsmack 361]

Mustang is MUCH nicer inside to me.

I'm fat though.

 

Indeed.  It the best interior yet in the Mustang.

And made the Camaro look like a base Silverado compared to a Platinum Escalade.  Monstrous difference.

Driven a Challenger SRT?

J

[sandt38 448]

 

 

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool?

 

Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed.

Congrats on the sobriety brother!

J

 

 

Thanks. I go though spells of hard drinking and sobriety. I have since I was about 14 years old. I have a massive addictive personality, and I try to stick with legal substances for the most part, I did a lot of hard drugs when I was younger, and had issues with freebasing, crack, powder cocaine, heroin, and speedballing. I have been free of that for about 18 years now I guess.

 

Honestly for me alcohol is a good thing. I don't really suffer DTs (withdraw) in the absolute sense. Being dope sick (withdraw from drugs like coke and heroin) is a really physical thing, and you don't just put them down. When the mood strikes, I just stop drinking all at once.

 

Usually a period of awakening, what a lot of users call resetting leads me to drop the booze. For me it was a string of DMT sessions. Tripping, when I go to it with the mindset of spirituality rather then just partying, really rearranges my priorities, and helps me become more introspective. I tend to get back to that part of me that I run from with alcohol or drugs.

 

DMT really reopened my mind in a huge way. I have been working on starting my own small business. The task has proven daunting, and is taking a ton of my time. I am really not certain that I will wind up getting it going at this point. I am struggling to find THE location. I found a property that would have been perfect, but it went under contract the day I found it, and it closed yesterday. The realtor told me the guy wanted to change the zoning from automotive to shopping and it wasn't looking like the city was going to let it happen... but sadly they did at the last second and I lost the property. This may have been a good thing, though, as it was honestly considerably larger than what I really wanted. I have one "employee" right now waiting for the go. He really wants to work for me and has offered to work as an independent contractor until I really get rolling to keep costs down for me from an employment tax/unemployment insurance pool standpoint. So ideally I want 4-6 bays, and the building I found had 10 lifts and 2 flat bays.

 

Anyways, send good vibes out my way for this venture. I dreamed of this since I was in my mid 20s, and have always found a reason not to take this step, but now it feels right... for the first time in my life I know I am capable of being an owner instead of an employee. I just hope that things work out.

[dem beats 1,223]

WTH Stephen.

Interviewing is great even if you don't get it. The practice is good for you.

I hope you get it though.

What do you WTH Stephen?

Fucking autocorrect!

I meant WTG!

[Godsmack 361]

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool?

 

Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed.

Congrats on the sobriety brother!

J

 

Thanks. I go though spells of hard drinking and sobriety. I have since I was about 14 years old. I have a massive addictive personality, and I try to stick with legal substances for the most part, I did a lot of hard drugs when I was younger, and had issues with freebasing, crack, powder cocaine, heroin, and speedballing. I have been free of that for about 18 years now I guess.

 

Honestly for me alcohol is a good thing. I don't really suffer DTs (withdraw) in the absolute sense. Being dope sick (withdraw from drugs like coke and heroin) is a really physical thing, and you don't just put them down. When the mood strikes, I just stop drinking all at once.

 

Usually a period of awakening, what a lot of users call resetting leads me to drop the booze. For me it was a string of DMT sessions. Tripping, when I go to it with the mindset of spirituality rather then just partying, really rearranges my priorities, and helps me become more introspective. I tend to get back to that part of me that I run from with alcohol or drugs.

 

DMT really reopened my mind in a huge way. I have been working on starting my own small business. The task has proven daunting, and is taking a ton of my time. I am really not certain that I will wind up getting it going at this point. I am struggling to find THE location. I found a property that would have been perfect, but it went under contract the day I found it, and it closed yesterday. The realtor told me the guy wanted to change the zoning from automotive to shopping and it wasn't looking like the city was going to let it happen... but sadly they did at the last second and I lost the property. This may have been a good thing, though, as it was honestly considerably larger than what I really wanted. I have one "employee" right now waiting for the go. He really wants to work for me and has offered to work as an independent contractor until I really get rolling to keep costs down for me from an employment tax/unemployment insurance pool standpoint. So ideally I want 4-6 bays, and the building I found had 10 lifts and 2 flat bays.

 

Anyways, send good vibes out my way for this venture. I dreamed of this since I was in my mid 20s, and have always found a reason not to take this step, but now it feels right... for the first time in my life I know I am capable of being an owner instead of an employee. I just hope that things work out.

Rough way to have gone through the drugs aspect man. I seriously respect your lines and viewpoints on the subject though. It's not an easy thing to see your own addictions and know how to confront them.

As for the venture, it sounds like you have everythin pinned down specifically. How broad is your search area? Any chance of buying the land and building what you want? Down here garages are like gyms, a good amount to choose from but not many worth the coin.

J

J

[mikel7829 90]

 

 

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool?

 

 

Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed.

 

What?  Nice work.  All okay?

 

I will spend the month with you then..

[dem beats 1,223]

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool?

Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed.

Congrats on the sobriety brother!

J

Thanks. I go though spells of hard drinking and sobriety. I have since I was about 14 years old. I have a massive addictive personality, and I try to stick with legal substances for the most part, I did a lot of hard drugs when I was younger, and had issues with freebasing, crack, powder cocaine, heroin, and speedballing. I have been free of that for about 18 years now I guess.

Honestly for me alcohol is a good thing. I don't really suffer DTs (withdraw) in the absolute sense. Being dope sick (withdraw from drugs like coke and heroin) is a really physical thing, and you don't just put them down. When the mood strikes, I just stop drinking all at once.

Usually a period of awakening, what a lot of users call resetting leads me to drop the booze. For me it was a string of DMT sessions. Tripping, when I go to it with the mindset of spirituality rather then just partying, really rearranges my priorities, and helps me become more introspective. I tend to get back to that part of me that I run from with alcohol or drugs.

DMT really reopened my mind in a huge way. I have been working on starting my own small business. The task has proven daunting, and is taking a ton of my time. I am really not certain that I will wind up getting it going at this point. I am struggling to find THE location. I found a property that would have been perfect, but it went under contract the day I found it, and it closed yesterday. The realtor told me the guy wanted to change the zoning from automotive to shopping and it wasn't looking like the city was going to let it happen... but sadly they did at the last second and I lost the property. This may have been a good thing, though, as it was honestly considerably larger than what I really wanted. I have one "employee" right now waiting for the go. He really wants to work for me and has offered to work as an independent contractor until I really get rolling to keep costs down for me from an employment tax/unemployment insurance pool standpoint. So ideally I want 4-6 bays, and the building I found had 10 lifts and 2 flat bays.

Anyways, send good vibes out my way for this venture. I dreamed of this since I was in my mid 20s, and have always found a reason not to take this step, but now it feels right... for the first time in my life I know I am capable of being an owner instead of an employee. I just hope that things work out.

The spirit molecule will change a man!

[mikel7829 90]

 

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool?

 

 

Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed.

 

Sober or not you are still my bro.. I would hang out with you sober seth...

[///M5 2,833]

 

 

Mustang is MUCH nicer inside to me.

I'm fat though.

 

Indeed.  It the best interior yet in the Mustang.

And made the Camaro look like a base Silverado compared to a Platinum Escalade.  Monstrous difference.

Driven a Challenger SRT?

J

 

Yes....but it was a long time ago.  Unimpressive.  I haven't driven the Hellcat though.

[///M5 2,833]

Missing out on the non-ideal allows you to find the ideal.  You work the right way, it WILL be successful!!

[sandt38 448]

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am a bass player.  Low e on an upright is magnificent in closed cans.

 

I listen to basically no vocals.  Just guitar and bass.  It sways my likes A LOT.

 

I also ran a sound board for 4 years and the noise reduction/isolation from the environment is now what I expect in a can or any headphone for that matter.

 

So perhaps not for the right reasons, lol.  At this point I listen to my full range speakers more than anything.  Almost like wearing open back headphones but without wearing anything.  I have a rather quiet space for an office though.

 

 

I hear ya. My space is quite quiet as well. I am worried about cancellation, but I keep telling myself they will stay hooked up to the amp in my space and noise should not be a concern.

 

I like vocals, but in most cases I just like the filler they provide. Some vocalists I can't get enough of, like Maynard, Aaron Lewis, Norah Jones, and Sarah McLaughlin. But I tend to focus on the music.

 

I am actually really trying to find some good jazz musicians. I can appreciate the talent and love the sax, but so much of it is full of corny beats and weird background fillers. I like to chill with good guitarists, generally metal guitarists in slower songs. Black Label Society's Rust, and Staind's Right Here are 2 great tunes through tubed cans...

 

But admittedly my weakness is Uncle Tupelo's Sandusky... It was just a jam session caught in the studio by the engineer. Just several string players get a nice mellow jam going to warm up.

 

 

 

 

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool?

 

 

Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed.

 

What?  Nice work.  All okay?

 

 

Yeah. I replied to J up above about it. I am just in a better place right now.

 

 

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

 

FWIW, after doing even more research I am going with the HD600s unless you can give me a really significant reason to close them up. I found a few reviews that said the HD650 had more depth and a more vibrant top end, but that it seemed colored compared to a more natural, flatter HD600. With the effort I put into finding a tube setup that fit the bill for me, and the fact that I am rolling tubes, I think I really want to hear what the amp has to offer, not what Senn has decided to color my sound with in the search to acquire the all to common Beats user.

 

The cheap ass in me wants to say look for a used set of 580's then.

Nothing wrong with the 6's.  I am a big Senn fan.  Just sold 300 of their mics this week  I do have a problem with all three though, but it is all pinna related.  I can wear them for about 15 minutes and my outer ears hurt.

 

 

You must have some big motherfuckin ears, my friend. How do you stay grounded when a breeze kicks up?

[dem beats 1,223]

I'm the same way Seth, I haven't exparamented with the hard stuff though.

Just the booze. Then I'll just not drink randomly for a few months.

[///M5 2,833]

 

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am a bass player.  Low e on an upright is magnificent in closed cans.

 

I listen to basically no vocals.  Just guitar and bass.  It sways my likes A LOT.

 

I also ran a sound board for 4 years and the noise reduction/isolation from the environment is now what I expect in a can or any headphone for that matter.

 

So perhaps not for the right reasons, lol.  At this point I listen to my full range speakers more than anything.  Almost like wearing open back headphones but without wearing anything.  I have a rather quiet space for an office though.

 

 

I hear ya. My space is quite quiet as well. I am worried about cancellation, but I keep telling myself they will stay hooked up to the amp in my space and noise should not be a concern.

 

I like vocals, but in most cases I just like the filler they provide. Some vocalists I can't get enough of, like Maynard, Aaron Lewis, Norah Jones, and Sarah McLaughlin. But I tend to focus on the music.

 

I am actually really trying to find some good jazz musicians. I can appreciate the talent and love the sax, but so much of it is full of corny beats and weird background fillers. I like to chill with good guitarists, generally metal guitarists in slower songs. Black Label Society's Rust, and Staind's Right Here are 2 great tunes through tubed cans...

 

But admittedly my weakness is Uncle Tupelo's Sandusky... It was just a jam session caught in the studio by the engineer. Just several string players get a nice mellow jam going to warm up.

 

 

 

 

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

I am fixing to sleep over your house for a few months..Is that cool?

 

 

Sure. But I have been sober for the past few months, so no alcohol allowed.

 

What?  Nice work.  All okay?

 

 

Yeah. I replied to J up above about it. I am just in a better place right now.

 

 

 

Sean, why do you like closed cans? I would have expected you, as what I think of as more of a purist, to prefer open backed cand.

 

FWIW, after doing even more research I am going with the HD600s unless you can give me a really significant reason to close them up. I found a few reviews that said the HD650 had more depth and a more vibrant top end, but that it seemed colored compared to a more natural, flatter HD600. With the effort I put into finding a tube setup that fit the bill for me, and the fact that I am rolling tubes, I think I really want to hear what the amp has to offer, not what Senn has decided to color my sound with in the search to acquire the all to common Beats user.

 

The cheap ass in me wants to say look for a used set of 580's then.

Nothing wrong with the 6's.  I am a big Senn fan.  Just sold 300 of their mics this week  I do have a problem with all three though, but it is all pinna related.  I can wear them for about 15 minutes and my outer ears hurt.

 

 

You must have some big motherfuckin ears, my friend. How do you stay grounded when a breeze kicks up?

 

I'm nearly 6'8 and EVERYTHING is proportional, lol

[///M5 2,833]

Have you heard any jazz you like?  I can probably help.  Have over 2000 jazz cd's....

[Godsmack 361]

Mustang is MUCH nicer inside to me.

I'm fat though.

 

Indeed.  It the best interior yet in the Mustang.

And made the Camaro look like a base Silverado compared to a Platinum Escalade.  Monstrous difference.

Driven a Challenger SRT?

J

Yes....but it was a long time ago.  Unimpressive.  I haven't driven the Hellcat though.

The SRT impressed me compared to the Camaro SS. I have only driven the 14 Mustang GT once and in a limited area, but it was great.

J

[///M5 2,833]

Still dirty. Lol.  This my colleague shot at the tire store when I had them mounted up.

[///M5 2,833]

Got home and realized they went stock pressure.  Indexed that up to 38.  Look better on how they mate the ground now.

 

I have rubbing though

[dem beats 1,223]

Jazz = Mingus and Coletrain.

If I want to hear vocals Joss Stone has been on the menu lately. Diana Krall, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone all kill it too.

[mikel7829 90]

I am going to the casino in a few and I am going to find Seth In NC...Going to straighten his azz up and sleep on his couch for a couple of months..

[Godsmack 361]

Seth,

Try checking out a band called 'Shaman's Harvest' on the cans. Specifically 'End of Me' I can see sounding amazing.

This is one of the only times since 2010 where one CD has stayed in my HU over 2 months and has been constantly played

J

[mikel7829 90]

 

 

 

 

Mustang is MUCH nicer inside to me.

I'm fat though.

 

Indeed.  It the best interior yet in the Mustang.

And made the Camaro look like a base Silverado compared to a Platinum Escalade.  Monstrous difference.

Driven a Challenger SRT?

J

Yes....but it was a long time ago.  Unimpressive.  I haven't driven the Hellcat though.

The SRT impressed me compared to the Camaro SS. I have only driven the 14 Mustang GT once and in a limited area, but it was great.

J

 

You drove milel7829's GNX swap

[Stephen93s10 40]

WTH Stephen.

Interviewing is great even if you don't get it. The practice is good for you.

I hope you get it though.

What do you WTH Stephen?

Fucking autocorrect!

I meant WTG!

Figured if they dont hire me im in the same boat in in now and lost nothing but if they do hire me i would have a little more spending money and would be doing something I like to do. Edited June 20, 2015 by Stephen93s10

[///M5 2,833]

Was a 15 Stang I drove.  The 14 doesn't compare at all.  Too bad because the SHelby's are getting almost to the range where it could be a work car for me.

[Godsmack 361]

Jazz = Mingus and Coletrain.

If I want to hear vocals Joss Stone has been on the menu lately. Diana Krall, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone all kill it too.

Joss Stone has one amazing voice.

I need to see if she is touring. See if I can catch her live.

J

[Godsmack 361]

Was a 15 Stang I drove.  The 14 doesn't compare at all.  Too bad because the SHelby's are getting almost to the range where it could be a work car for me.

I may have to go drive one.

J

[dem beats 1,223]

Jazz = Mingus and Coletrain.

If I want to hear vocals Joss Stone has been on the menu lately. Diana Krall, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone all kill it too.

Joss Stone has one amazing voice.

I need to see if she is touring. See if I can catch her live.

J

Her voice is like a chorus of saphoric angels in the throws of passion. Edited June 20, 2015 by dem beats