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Post by Dwayland on Jul 26, 2012 3:32:09 GMT -5
So, many of you already know that I am currently recovering from surgery and do not currently have the use of my left arm and am in constant pain.
Also, I mentioned elsewhere that I was downsizing and recently sold my XPA-3 and was replacing it with the new UPA-500, but had to wait to swap out the units due to not being able to use my arm.
Sooooooo fast forward to yesterday. I was blessed to have forum member/friend, Carl, "carlp336" show up at my doorstep to help me out! He even brought a growler of an IPA he just picked up from the Carolina Brewery! What a guy! Mind you, he lives more than 2 hrs. away.
He promptly boxed up the XPA-3 and un-boxed the UPA-500 and hooked it up for me. He also brought a tube dac for me to check out and introduced me to some awesome music I had never heard before. We continued to rock out for the next 2+ hours.
Bottom line, what an amazing place this is, where on-line friendships can grow into full fledged friendships. I have been stuck on the couch since July 13th and I sooo needed to have some fun and Carl showing up, helping me out and rocking out, while sharing some brews together is exactly what I needed.
Thanks again Carl and thanks to the forum!
Cheers everyone and remember to pay it forward.
Derek
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Post by gearhead2003 on Jul 26, 2012 3:49:03 GMT -5
Props to you both! Darsky and I talked about starting a local EMo fan club, been so busy I have three diy projects spread out all on my basement floor. My poor while had to it her foot down when she couldn't fold the laundry.
I am a big believer in pay it forward...
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Post by G-Man on Jul 26, 2012 6:03:43 GMT -5
That's a great story. Makes my day to hear it.
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Post by geebo on Jul 26, 2012 7:31:29 GMT -5
Kodos to Carl for helping out a fellow member! Way to go!
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Post by villock on Jul 26, 2012 7:38:05 GMT -5
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Post by carlp336 on Jul 26, 2012 8:11:18 GMT -5
was my pleasure. xoxo buddy.  hows that ceiling fan this morning? |
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Post by tattooDan on Jul 26, 2012 9:18:23 GMT -5
So, many of you already know that I am currently recovering from surgery and do not currently have the use of my left arm and am in constant pain. Also, I mentioned elsewhere that I was downsizing and recently sold my XPA-3 and was replacing it with the new UPA-500, but had to wait to swap out the units due to not being able to use my arm. Sooooooo fast forward to yesterday. I was blessed to have forum member/friend, Carl, "carlp336" show up at my doorstep to help me out! He even brought a growler of an IPA he just picked up from the Carolina Brewery! What a guy! Mind you, he lives more than 2 hrs. away. He promptly boxed up the XPA-3 and un-boxed the UPA-500 and hooked it up for me. He also brought a tube dac for me to check out and introduced me to some awesome music I had never heard before. We continued to rock out for the next 2+ hours. Bottom line, what an amazing place this is, where on-line friendships can grow into full fledged friendships. I have been stuck on the couch since July 13th and I sooo needed to have some fun and Carl showing up, helping me out and rocking out, while sharing some brews together is exactly what I needed. Thanks again Carl and thanks to the forum! Cheers everyone and remember to pay it forward. Derek that's a good story,there is not enough of that in today's world. carl sounds like a real nice guy  |
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Post by Dwayland on Jul 26, 2012 9:18:53 GMT -5
was my pleasure. xoxo buddy. hows that ceiling fan this morning? It's a little out of "WHACK."  Thanks again for coming over and helping out! Dway |
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Post by FLcanuck on Jul 26, 2012 9:33:09 GMT -5
Great story.
Nice gesture Carl! It's refreshing to see that good deeds are alive and well these days.
Glad you had your spirits (and that XPA-3 beast) lifted Derek.
...So what new music did you experience? ...And how good was that brew? ...And how does the UPA-500 sound? ;D
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Post by dcg44s on Jul 26, 2012 10:09:05 GMT -5
A very nice deed there Carl.We hear so much negativity on the news and even in a few of the treads here that it is really nice to read something positive instead.
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Post by ÈlTwo on Jul 26, 2012 10:14:20 GMT -5
Yea Carl! Sometimes you just gotta help a guy out, don't you. |
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Post by Dwayland on Jul 26, 2012 10:50:19 GMT -5
Great story. Nice gesture Carl! It's refreshing to see that good deeds are alive and well these days. Glad you had your spirits (and that XPA-3 beast) lifted Derek. ...So what new music did you experience? ...And how good was that brew? ...And how does the UPA-500 sound? ;D Beverage of choice:  "Flagship India Pale Ale Originally, this intensely hopped ale was brewed in the 18th century to survive the long sea journey from the cooler breweries in England, around the Cape of Africa to India where the temperatures were too warm to brew. This beer has a unique floral aroma from the generous addition of Cascade hops to the fermenter in a procedure known as dry hopping. GOLD Medal 2006 Great American Beer Festival, English-style IPA" Mainly focused on the following:  www.amazon.com/Bristle-Ridge-Chuck-Ragan-Austin/dp/B0032FQ0LI/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1and... I loved this! Made it feel like a Friday night out. Not that I have had a night out in many years that is..  www.amazon.com/Cosmic-Egg-Wolfmother/dp/B002JIOQCO/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1343317435&sr=1-2&keywords=wolfmother |
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Post by Dark Ranger on Jul 26, 2012 12:10:07 GMT -5
Carl: You rock, man. Props to you for expending your own resources to help someone in need. Derek:Thank you for sharing the story with us. It sounds like you both had a great evening. Things like that can lift your spirit in the midst of a difficult day. Oh yeah, that UPA-500 is pretty sweet, ain't it? ;D
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Post by Dwayland on Jul 26, 2012 12:27:07 GMT -5
Oh yeah, that UPA-500 is pretty sweet, ain't it? ;D You got that right! It's cranking away as we speak. Barely warm. It would take quite a bit for that fan to kick in. I am going to retract my "downsizing" comment I made earlier. It may be smaller and less expensive, but for my needs, it's one hell of a good amp for the money. Very natural sounding too. FYI: I have my UPA-2 driving my mains. I am very, very pleased! |
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Post by edoggrc51 on Jul 26, 2012 14:35:56 GMT -5
Man that Carl guy is cool as hell! He must be an LS6 owner. ;D
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Post by cgolf on Jul 26, 2012 14:37:43 GMT -5
Carl-awesome gesture. Thanks for helping out. ;D
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Post by jlafrenz on Jul 26, 2012 17:37:44 GMT -5
Bravo Carl! New gear, new tunes and beer... AWESOME!
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Post by mickeyharlow on Jul 26, 2012 19:41:26 GMT -5
Carl is showing the class that this forum members have over the other forums. May we all imitate Carl.
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Post by ottaone on Jul 26, 2012 22:34:07 GMT -5
I'm sure that this is not the first and last class act but I would like to suggest an annual "Carl award ". Awarded at emofest with contributions from forum members for a gift card for Emotiva products. Starting in 2013. $25 from ottaone. Nomination and selection TBD. |
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Post by jerrin on Jul 26, 2012 22:42:56 GMT -5
Man that Carl guy is cool as hell! He must be an LS6 owner. ;D Agreed! ;D |
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