Indulgence of the Night 10/23 - 10/29

[Scotto]

Discuss that great meal, smoke, drink, whatever. You know you want to.

[jduffy]

Business brunch this morning. Had to start early so in the spirit of things I was drinking sangria with my chorizo and eggs.

What a great way to start the day and week! :biggrin:

[rtaylor61]

Business brunch this morning. Had to start early so in the spirit of things I was drinking sangria with my chorizo and eggs.

What a great way to start the day and week! :biggrin:

I'm in the wrong business...

Randy

[ouch]

Got a whole mess of king crab legs for tonight. I won't even mind having to drink (shudder) white wine with them.:thumbup1:

[moses]

Last night. Southern food time.... Yes, in NYC, and no, I actually did not make it. And NO I did NOT go to Sylvia's Tourist Trap. Little (typical NYC size - maybe 40-50 seats) place called Amy Ruth's, on 116th street.

Wow, I had no idea you could get food like that up here. About the best fried chicken I've ever had. And great veggies (we had mac & cheese, green beans, collards, and fried okra. The okra was a little odd - very fluffy batter, almost tempura like, not the cornmeal breading I'm used to - only thing that wasn't spot on). Also got smothered turkey wings. The chef here sure knows the art of smothering.... And don't get me started on the corn bread....

I needed the 40 block walk home, that's for sure....

-Mo

[rtaylor61]

Last night. Southern food time.... Yes, in NYC, and no, I actually did not make it. And NO I did NOT go to Sylvia's Tourist Trap. Little (typical NYC size - maybe 40-50 seats) place called Amy Ruth's, on 116th street.

Wow, I had no idea you could get food like that up here. About the best fried chicken I've ever had. And great veggies (we had mac & cheese, green beans, collards, and fried okra. The okra was a little odd - very fluffy batter, almost tempura like, not the cornmeal breading I'm used to - only thing that wasn't spot on). Also got smothered turkey wings. The chef here sure knows the art of smothering.... And don't get me started on the corn bread....

I needed the 40 block walk home, that's for sure....

-Mo

The first time I ate cornbread here in Salt Lake City, I knew one thing. Either they couldn't make cornbread, or based on the sugar content, they couldn't bake a cake.

Randy

[Edcculus]

Dark Star from the Grateful Dead's 1973-06-10 show at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

26 minutes of bliss. its a great one!

:thumbup1:

[jduffy]

Just for Ouch.

Finished the interconnects that will go from the amplifier to the preamp. Note the right angle connectors as the amplifier has its RCA jacks on the top. Also a pic of my work area. I'm actually answering emails while I solder. Not the best habit to get into. Got a nice iron burn on my left hand. :mad:

Yep, I'm turning into one of those guys.

[ouch]

Just for Ouch.

Finished the interconnects that will go from the amplifier to the preamp. Note the right angle connectors as the amplifier has its RCA jacks on the top. Also a pic of my work area. I'm actually answering emails while I solder. Not the best habit to get into. Got a nice iron burn on my left hand. :mad:

Yep, I'm turning into one of those guys.

Nice job! They look great, and probably sound as good as Nordost's $3,300/m Valhallas.

[murchmb]

Nice job! They look great, and probably sound as good as Nordost's $3,300/m Valhallas.

<rant mode on>
No kidding! I've never understood the whole high end cable/interconnect thing and I'm an electrical engineer. If it does make such a huge difference, there is still no excuse for prices like that. There is only so much engineering and manufacturing cost that can go into piece of cable, and it sure doesn't add up to four figures, or even three unless precious metals are involved.

I use heavy gauge copper cable to connect my Maggies to my Bryston, and I use Radio Shack Gold interconnects for everything else. One of these days, I'll make my own. I have noticed a subtle difference with some cables like Transparent, but there are a whole lot of things one can do to improve system sound before they go to such expense.
<rant mode off>

[ouch]

People who claim to be able to discern differences between competently made cables are deluding themselves, and I don't believe that anyone has ever been able to demonstrate that ability under controlled conditions.

There was a long standing offer of $1500 to anyone who could do so on rec-audio-high-end. When it comes time to put up or shut up, these mysterious abilities seem to disappear.

There are even noteworthy audio writers who claim to detect a difference between digital interconnects. Simply put, if you're hearing different sounds when the cable between a CD transport and a DAC is replaced, you either have a faulty cable, or you receive telepathic messages from your neighbor's dog. :001_wub:

[jduffy]

Thanks for the compliment Ouch.

And murchmb, I agree. My personal favorite is the speaker cable that goes for $695 a foot. My entire system would cost about a foot and a half worth of that cable. :wink:

[boboakalfb]

Last night...

Makers Manhattan on the rocks.

Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe. Nice relaxing evening. Just need to work on the pipe technique.

[TraderJoe]

a pinch of long cut Copenhagen




Dark Star from the Grateful Dead's 1973-06-10 show at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

26 minutes of bliss. its a great one!

:thumbup1:

Excellent selection Ed! Was that from a Dick's Picks?

[TimmyBoston]

Joe, I didn't know you are a Cope fan! I had a nice plug of Cope Straight in this evening!

But later it was a nice long, cold weather walk with the dog and a pipe. Then some Talisker 10 when I got home to warm me up. Excellent. I should put it in the flask next time though.

[Edcculus]

Excellent selection Ed! Was that from a Dick's Picks?

Pretty sure its not a Dicks Picks. I grabbed the soundboards before GD productions decided to pull them from the internet. You can stream the show here (http://www.archive.org/details/gd73-06-10.sbd.hollister.174.sbeok.shnf).

[TraderJoe]

Tim - Have you tried the cope "Black"? I haven't, but wonder how it is.



Ed - Thanks for the link man, thats awesome!

btw - if you have Sirius, they play quite a bid of Dead on JamOn. I have requested a Dead channel many times, but no response.

[TimmyBoston]

Tim - Have you tried the cope "Black"? I haven't, but wonder how it is.


Not a fan, I really expected that I would be because I'm a bourbon nut, I honestly I like it least of all of the cope's. THe straight is my favorite, it's sweetened lightly with molasses, but otherwise it's the same as the long cut. I have a tin of the snuff and one of straight I always keep around, also mixing the two together is nice, because it lessens the sweetness of the straight, adds more flavor with the snuff and makes it easier to keep in one place with the long cut, it's a nice way to chew.
For the black, I've actually had better luck, adding a few drops of bourbon into a fairly dry tin, then going for the imitation bourbon flavor. Also a couple of drops of an Islay Scotch are very nice as well.

[TimmyBoston]

Tonight, a nice pour of Old Forrester 100, very nice and at around $12, a wonderful bargain.

[Mama Bear]

There are even noteworthy audio writers who claim to detect a difference between digital interconnects. Simply put, if you're hearing different sounds when the cable between a CD transport and a DAC is replaced, you either have a faulty cable, or you receive telepathic messages from your neighbor's dog. :001_wub:

I have all sorts of weird stories from audiophiles about what they could hear or not hear.... I have to laugh over the telepathic messages from your neighbors dog... that's about it.

I have always wanted to meet someone who would pay $695.ft for /cable.... :biggrin: That's nuts. Even if the wire was pure gold, an audio signal is electronic and uses skin effect. Gold plated would work just as well. Even if you use gold plated connectors, they only do you as well as your wire, so if you are not using gold plated wire, you're not doing yourself a lot of good paying the extra cash for the gold connectors, even tho they are nice...... and let's not even get into the audio myth of oxygen free copper... OFHC is very brittle and will corrupt easily, do not use this near salt water....

All you need is a high strand count of pure copper, a good insulation, preferrably Poly pro or foamed PE with the proper impedance ( judged by the amount of insulation material diameter) for digital you want 110 ohm. period preferably the foamed PE, good solder interconnects, high quality connectors and a nice strain relief so there is not too much of an angle at your connection point. The right angle connectors are a nice alternative, but I would still use a piece of shrink tube over your crimp/solder point. 24g is kind of skinny, but for 2' patch cords, what's the difference.....

Alright audiophiles, jump all over me now... :w00t: :rolleyes:

[Lyrt]

Life is good. Well, it certainly is better than my breath right now.

[Tinzien]

Alright audiophiles, jump all over me now... :w00t: :rolleyes:

How about if we are not? :001_rolle

[ouch]

Alright audiophiles, jump all over me now... :w00t: :rolleyes:

I'd love to, but you don't offer much to complain about. :thumbup1: I use Goertz Alpha-Core cables because they're well made and look good. I harbor no illusion that they are any better than cables that cost half as much, nor do I think the sonic integrity of my system is in any way compromised because I didn't spend ten times as much.

[htownmmm]

The first time I ate cornbread here in Salt Lake City, I knew one thing. Either they couldn't make cornbread, or based on the sugar content, they couldn't bake a cake.

Randy


:biggrin: :biggrin1: :biggrin: :biggrin1:


Marty

[murchmb]

I have all sorts of weird stories from audiophiles about what they could hear or not hear.... I have to laugh over the telepathic messages from your neighbors dog... that's about it.

I have always wanted to meet someone who would pay $695.ft for /cable.... :biggrin: That's nuts. Even if the wire was pure gold, an audio signal is electronic and uses skin effect. Gold plated would work just as well. Even if you use gold plated connectors, they only do you as well as your wire, so if you are not using gold plated wire, you're not doing yourself a lot of good paying the extra cash for the gold connectors, even tho they are nice...... and let's not even get into the audio myth of oxygen free copper... OFHC is very brittle and will corrupt easily, do not use this near salt water....

All you need is a high strand count of pure copper, a good insulation, preferrably Poly pro or foamed PE with the proper impedance ( judged by the amount of insulation material diameter) for digital you want 110 ohm. period preferably the foamed PE, good solder interconnects, high quality connectors and a nice strain relief so there is not too much of an angle at your connection point. The right angle connectors are a nice alternative, but I would still use a piece of shrink tube over your crimp/solder point. 24g is kind of skinny, but for 2' patch cords, what's the difference.....

Alright audiophiles, jump all over me now... :w00t: :rolleyes:

You know soaps AND A/V cables? Will you marry me?

[TraderJoe]

Not a fan, I really expected that I would be because I'm a bourbon nut, I honestly I like it least of all of the cope's. THe straight is my favorite, it's sweetened lightly with molasses, but otherwise it's the same as the long cut. I have a tin of the snuff and one of straight I always keep around, also mixing the two together is nice, because it lessens the sweetness of the straight, adds more flavor with the snuff and makes it easier to keep in one place with the long cut, it's a nice way to chew.
For the black, I've actually had better luck, adding a few drops of bourbon into a fairly dry tin, then going for the imitation bourbon flavor. Also a couple of drops of an Islay Scotch are very nice as well.

Thank you, for the thorough response. I've also not tried the snuff. Isn't the snuff for snorting?

[boboakalfb]

Thank you, for the thorough response. I've also not tried the snuff. Isn't the snuff for snorting?
He means the Original Cope...it is referred to as snuff. Snuff in the USA is different than what you are referring to. The original is worth a try. I used to chew/dip cope all of the time. Now usually Levi Garrett or Cope only when Hunting or Fishing.

[boboakalfb]

Forgot to add from last night...

Before dinner...

Bombay Saphire Martini Dry...2 Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

After dinner...

3 fingers of Glenmorangie with a couple drops of distilled water and Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe. Much better job packing the pipe last night. Made it through the whole bowl almost without relighting...kept it cool too. Very relaxing.

[Scotto]

The last of my Marlin Flake tonite:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4174

[Chris]

Haven't posted on either shaving site in ages, some of you may remember me lol, but must admit I check the IOTN threads nightly and I adore them, so I figured I ought to start posting in them.

Tonight, Ardbeg 10. Quite enjoyable. I'm rather fond of Islay's.

[jduffy]

Luxman Tuner/Preamp. Very nice sound for SS.

Now I just need an amp to go with it.... :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

You know soaps AND A/V cables? Will you marry me?

:blush: :blush: Can you cook? :biggrin:

[zachster]

My indulgence lately has been going to my clients' restaurant openings. Tonight it was a potential investor mixer for a place that will feature jazz and "modern soul food." Had some amazing crab cakes, ribs and jambalaya, all passed around throughout the night on big platters while the wine flowed like water -- my guess is that they got a few investors to sign on the dotted line :thumbup:

[Stauff]

Home-made gratin dauphinois and a nice carmenère 2004.

[ouch]

The last of my Marlin Flake tonite:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4174

That lasted a while. I just sent some to Timmy Boston (last of my open stock). Perhaps he'll trade you for a bowl of CC. :rolleyes:

[NMMB]

This evening my indulgence was in three parts...

(1) - I smoked my pipe for the first time... Comerford and Sons "house blend" tobacco... It was nice...

(2) - Nice hot shower followed by a geat shave (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=96779&postcount=186).

(3) - Hot, spiced apple cider... (2 mugs actually).

I think that it is safe to say that it was a good evening.

[Queen of Blades]

Did you just get the NEW custom title Michael? :biggrin:

[NMMB]

Nope... but it was given to me recently.

[Queen of Blades]

Ahh, I knew there was something different about you lately....:lol:

[jduffy]

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3640/trexsb6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[rtaylor61]

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3640/trexsb6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wow! T. Rex "Electric Warrior"! Damn...that's a find!

Randy

[kennethw]

You know soaps AND A/V cables? Will you marry me?

For real. What the hell? You go, Sue.

[Mama Bear]

Nope... but it was given to me recently.

What is Keynesian..... Is this like Polynesian but from the Florida Keys? Are you an Island Mon Michael? Do you do the reggae when all is chris mon? lol...... talk about giving a Canadian something confusing for a nomicker....lol :eek: :biggrin:

Sue, who is kickin' it too... :tongue:

Is this love, is this love, is this love that I'm feelin'

[Mama Bear]

For real. What the hell? You go, Sue.

So many wonderful men, so little time... (since they all keep me in the darn kitchen....... :rolleyes: :eek: :biggrin: )

I refuse to admit how happy I am... send clowns, balloons, flowers... wine, crap.... well, just comeon over and have a glass a wine with me and let's make some custom fragrances with essential oils! Did I mention to bring the wine.... :001_tongu

[kennethw]

My indulgence was actually an indulgence of indulgence investment. I've been working all night. But I'm working on a project that will bring in more than half of my last annual salary (when I was still full-time 5 years ago) in about 7 weeks of ridiculous nose-to-the-grindstoning.

Proper indulgences are a direct result of said, including a dreamy PlayStation 3 (*quiver*).

Tomorrow night: a Champagne and Sauternes tasting event, dinner with my new wife, and 2 horror flicks at a local theater (alas, without the uninterested wife). Sounds like a great Saturday already... except for the wife not being involved that is. :smile:

[TimmyBoston]

What is Keynesian..... Is this like Polynesian but from the Florida Keys? Are you an Island Mon Michael? Do you do the reggae when all is chris mon? lol...... talk about giving a Canadian something confusing for a nomicker....lol :eek: :biggrin:

Sue, who is kickin' it too... :tongue:

Is this love, is this love, is this love that I'm feelin'

John Maynard Keynes :smile: But what relation does that have to Michael? :wink:

[jduffy]

Wow! T. Rex "Electric Warrior"! Damn...that's a find!

Randy

I blame Ouch for my recent audio infection. I really like vinyl and I'm thinking about getting a good DAC for my CD player.

[jbasl]

Michael is working towards his PhD in economics. I'm sure that has something to do with the Keynes reference.

[NMMB]

Yeah - I would guess that's where the reference comes from...:smile:

[jbasl]

Maybe if I post more I can get a custom Aristotle tag or something like 'master of the metaphysics of shaving'.

[rikrdo]

Is this love, is this love, is this love that I'm feelin'


Is this the love......that I've been searchin' for ?????

BTW...I saved My "500"th for you, Sue.
Yeah Yeah. I know !

[NMMB]

Maybe if I post more I can get a custom Aristotle tag or something like 'master of the metaphysics of shaving'.
Well, I'll suggest that you just keep on postin'...
Custom titles are usualy given to people who show some special/unique personality... so, if your aim is to have an Aristotle-esque custom title, then I suggest that you post and act like Aristotle (or at least make frequent and meaningful references).

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4196 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4196&original=1&c=3&userid=675)

[jbasl]

I'm not actually aiming for a custom title, just cracking wise. However, I'm always open to saying things like women only have half as many teeth as men and are only half as rational*











*The views expressed are not those held by the author but only those of Aristotle.

[TimmyBoston]

Talisker 10 and a nice pipe :thumbup:

[ouch]

Last night was shrimp crepes with tomatillo sauce, with my favorite cheap white wine- Lindemann's Bin 65 chardonnay, $9 per magnum.

[jduffy]

Sea scallops, splash of olive oil, grilled, then garlic butter sauce. Bok choy and wild rice on the side.

[Jim]

Nice pot of CHILI on the bubble for 8 hours-Yeah its HOT!

Hungry?

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4217&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=4217&c=7)

[Mama Bear]

Jim, you are a cruel man! :tongue_sm :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Jim]

Jim, you are a cruel man! :tongue_sm :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

I promise that this was not tested on animals!

[jduffy]

Homemade linguini, homemade red sauce.

Just a light meal on a Sunday night. :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

I'm not actually aiming for a custom title, just cracking wise. However, I'm always open to saying things like women only have half as many teeth as men and are only half as rational*


*The views expressed are not those held by the author but only those of Aristotle.

I forgot that you were a philosophy major... Man was Aristotle a @$#....:w00t: I read some of his writings untill I figured out that he was really, really down on women, then never took him seriously again.... :blushing: :001_rolle

Sue (Mama Bear) :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

I've been working on this all weekend for a church up in Wisconsin.... It has been fun! I have had enough coffee to last me a lifetime this weekend tho......

Sue (Mama Bear)

[NMMB]

SWMBO baked an apple pie today...


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4219

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4220

[Jim]

SWMBO baked an apple pie today...



http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4219

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4220


That is one fine looking PIE!

Cup of coffee and I would be over the moon!

[zachster]

Made a Greek green-bean stew, and enjoyed it with a fresh baguette and some nice Feta.

[jduffy]

Shibeys Michael! Now that's a pie..... :biggrin:

[TimmyBoston]

SWMBO baked an apple pie today...
[/CENTER]

Lucky man, Michael, she's a keeper! :thumbup1:

[TimmyBoston]

Ardbeg Uigaedail My favorite Scotch, pure bliss. Also a new pipe, a bjarne with some blue note this evening as well, joy!

[ouch]

SWMBO baked an apple pie today...


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4219

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4220

Don't tell Nick!!!:001_tt1:

[ouch]

Ardbeg Uigaedail My favorite Scotch, pure bliss. Also a new pipe, a bjarne with some blue note this evening as well, joy!


You may notice that Blue Note lingering in your pipe for a while.

[Scotto]

Whipped up my famous French Onion Soup gratinee, pulled it out of the broiler, and then had to go to the ER with my son*. My wife said the soup was superlative. :mad:




*Otherwise very smart 7 year old decided to stick something in his ear, which several doctors were unable to remove. This morning it is off to the ear specialist.:frown:

[ouch]

Whipped up my famous French Onion Soup gratinee, pulled it out of the broiler, and then had to go to the ER with my son*. My wife said the soup was superlative. :mad:




*Otherwise very smart 7 year old decided to stick something in his ear, which several doctors were unable to remove. This morning it is off to the ear specialist.:frown:

Good luck at the doctor. He's old enough to know that you should never stick anything in your ear other than your elbow. Hope it works out with no damage.

As for the onion soup, I can't think of a better restorative as the cold weather approaches.:thumbup1:

[NMMB]

Don't tell Nick!!!:001_tt1:
Ouch, it's OK if Nick knows - I didn't wager any pie

[Ken]

Michael,

Are those numbers around the plate the value of "pie" (3.1459 etc.)?

Ken

[Nick]

Don't tell Nick!!!:001_tt1:

Too late.... If they don't arrive at my doorstep looking at least as appetizing as Mrs. NMMB's pies... We're gonna have pie problems my friend. :wink:

-Nick

[NMMB]

Michael,

Are those numbers around the plate the value of "pie" (3.1459 etc.)?

Ken
I wondered how long before somebody would notice that... yes... they are... hence the title "mmmmm, Pi" on my original post.