Blurt it Out

[klinemj]

I did call them, and they basically said "we don't know anything, but we can call and get any of your questions answered and get back to you". Net, not really helpful...

Mark

[klinemj]

I forgot to blurt this out, but it would be appropriate to blurt. Last week, I walked barefoot across my deck...and I ended up ramming the ball of my foot through a nail head that had popped up about ~3/4". It tore a ~2" long gash in the ball of my foot so deep that I could see the muscles clearly. It was lovely.

And, needless to say...this HURT!!!!!!!! My saving grace? My wonderful son (16 year old, almost Eagle Scout, very capable young man) was there the help me. He did first aid, cleaned up my blood trail, and went out (with shoes on) to hammer all the popped nails back in. And, he brought me Advil and bourbon to ease the pain.

After 2.5 days in bed with my foot elevated and fresh antibiotics and bandages, I went to work on crutches. I even made it through a weekend in Nashville on crutches at the bars (yeah, I got some looks like, "what the heck are you doing here like this...?"). And now, I am almost walking normal again.

So yeah....BLURT!!!! THIS HURT!!! If you have a nailed-down wooden deck, check for popped nails!

Mark

[dcg44s]

Oct 13, 2015 18:19:33 GMT -5 klinemj said:

I forgot to blurt this out, but it would be appropriate to blurt. Last week, I walked barefoot across my deck...and I ended up ramming the ball of my foot through a nail head that had popped up about ~3/4". It tore a ~2" long gash in the ball of my foot so deep that I could see the muscles clearly. It was lovely.

And, needless to say...this HURT!!!!!!!! My saving grace? My wonderful son (16 year old, almost Eagle Scout, very capable young man) was there the help me. He did first aid, cleaned up my blood trail, and went out (with shoes on) to hammer all the popped nails back in. And, he brought me Advil and bourbon to ease the pain.

After 2.5 days in bed with my foot elevated and fresh antibiotics and bandages, I went to work on crutches. I even made it through a weekend in Nashville on crutches at the bars (yeah, I got some looks like, "what the heck are you doing here like this...?"). And now, I am almost walking normal again.

So yeah....BLURT!!!! THIS HURT!!! If you have a nailed-down wooden deck, check for popped nails!

Mark

That hurt just reading about it.Glad your doing better.

[klinemj]

LOL - thanks...yeah, it hurt really bad. I almost passed out. Thank goodness by capable son was home to help!

Mark

[deltadube]

Go Jays Go!!!

[Deleted]

I can relate to this Mark.  If not mistaken I believe the owner (Brian?) is perhaps Asian who works by himself or with a very small staff (Enrico?).  I have many friends and ex-co-workers who are native Asian or Hispanic speakers.  Even after many years of speaking English (especially if they started English in their 20's or later) many still have a significant accent.  It is usually no problem in person but a different issue over the phone.  This is especially prevalent with those who's native language is fast paced like Vietnamese, Tagalog and some Chinese dialogs.  They tend to also speak English very fast.  I always if in a polite circumstance encourage them to slow down when speaking over the phone.  That can be difficult when talking to a sales person over the phone when they might not be aware that the customer is having a difficult time understanding them.

Too bad since I have been very impressed by what I've read about Rythmik subs like the FV-15HP, which would be on my short list for an all out Home Theater sub.  Some of their sealed subs seem to excellent also.

Good ruck!      


I just read about your foot.  Hey, watch where you are walking you clumsy old fart!  
 

[klinemj]

I was dealing with Enrico over email, but he was only answering 1 question at a time instead of the 2-3 I was asking, and each answer was incomplete. So I tired calling and that is when I learned his cell phone is horrible (or he isn't speaking into the mic). Brian was far better on the phone when I finally talked to him last night. In any case, the documentation is very poorly written with clear errors in it...that is what led to my questions. One more question to go before I pull the trigger!

Mark

[villock]

Oct 14, 2015 6:06:24 GMT -5 klinemj said:

I was dealing with Enrico over email, but he was only answering 1 question at a time instead of the 2-3 I was asking, and each answer was incomplete. So I tired calling and that is when I learned his cell phone is horrible (or he isn't speaking into the mic). Brian was far better on the phone when I finally talked to him last night. In any case, the documentation is very poorly written with clear errors in it...that is what led to my questions. One more question to go before I pull the trigger!

Mark

Each time I have talked to Brian, he has been very helpful and usually answers the phone right away, glad you got through to him.

Also glad you are on the mend, that sounds nasty And good on your son

[vneal]

Game 5 tonight for the Astros and Royals wondering if it will be choke city or clutch city?

[Boomzilla]

Oct 13, 2015 18:19:33 GMT -5 klinemj said:

...he brought me Advil and bourbon to ease the pain...

LOL - Your foot feels better, but your liver screams!

Get well soon.

[klinemj]

Oct 14, 2015 7:01:23 GMT -5 villock said:

Each time I have talked to Brian, he has been very helpful and usually answers the phone right away, glad you got through to him.

Also glad you are on the mend, that sounds nasty

Once I was able to reach Brian, things got better. But, I still had to go back and forth a few times on some details - like, on the F25, the controls are different for the XLR inputs than what they are for the FV15HP with the XLR2 amp, and it was not clear from their documentation how to set it the way I wanted (or if it could even be set the way I want!). So, that took some work. But, it's clear now!

And thanks - today was day #1 w/o crutches after a little more than a week. Felt liberating!

Mark

[novisnick]

I really thought there was room for more discussion about the value of discontinued Emotiva amps in that NFS amp thread.

I just may start a discussion thread.

[novisnick]

Im too old for this schiit!!!
Had to change my first tire in about 30 years!!! WHAT!!!!!!             I was not a happy camper,,,,,,,,,,,
and then I got robbed when I drove it to the station and was charged $21.80 to patch the tire!! Dang,,,,,,,,,
Im getting to old for this,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,


me taking 5!!!

                                     

This is more of the kind of donut I was looking to have a run- in with!!

                                  

[hemster]

Oct 14, 2015 19:18:44 GMT -5 novisnick said:

I really thought there was room for more discussion about the value of discontinued Emotiva amps in that NFS amp thread.

I just may start a discussion thread.

Sure, start a new thread. That way the discussion won't be buried in a dead NFS thread. 

[hemster]

Oct 14, 2015 19:23:07 GMT -5 novisnick said:

Im too old for this schiit!!!
Had to change my first tire in about 30 years!!! WHAT!!!!!!             I was not a happy camper,,,,,,,,,,,
and then I got robbed when I drove it to the station and was charged $21.80 to patch the tire!! Dang,,,,,,,,,
Im getting to old for this,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

me taking 5!!!                                  

This is more of the kind of donut I was looking to have a run- in with!!                                  

I was charged $28 to patch a tire so don't feel bad. Although I didn't have to remove it as I called AAA. 

[novisnick]

I forgot to mention,,,,,,this was the second tire this week!!!!  


                                                       

[klinemj]

This is why I bought a tire patch kit at Walmart...the whole kit was less than $10, and I have not paid to fix a flat due to a screw/nail/piece of metal in over 10 years. And, in many cases, I have not even had to take the tire off the car...find the cause, pull out the metal, bore out the wound with the special tool in the kit, put the patching rod in the other tool from the kit and coat it with the rubber cement, insert into wound and pull out vigorously with a twist. Then, turn on compressor and inflate tire. Total time? About 3-5 minutes. Cost...less than a buck a flat. And...easy-peezy-lemon-squeezy!

Of course, living 7-15 miles from the nearest places that patch tires, it is also a major time saver. And, I manage to pick up a piece of road debris at least 2x/year,and locust thorns puncture my tractor tires at least once a year.

Mark

[novisnick]

Oct 14, 2015 20:10:28 GMT -5 klinemj said:

This is why I bought a tire patch kit at Walmart...the whole kit was less than $10, and I have not paid to fix a flat due to a screw/nail/piece of metal in over 10 years. And, in many cases, I have not even had to take the tire off the car...find the cause, pull out the metal, bore out the wound with the special tool in the kit, put the patching rod in the other tool from the kit and coat it with the rubber cement, insert into wound and pull out vigorously with a twist. Then, turn on compressor and inflate tire. Total time? About 3-5 minutes. Cost...less than a buck a flat. And...easy-peezy-lemon-squeezy!

Of course, living 7-15 miles from the nearest places that patch tires, it is also a major time saver. And, I manage to pick up a piece of road debris at least 2x/year,and locust thorns puncture my tractor tires at least once a year.

Mark

I guess all that works just fine when youve put in a days work, drive over to the rehabilitation home to vist dad and later come out to find the car on the rim!! Yep, should have had that kit,,,,,    ,,,,,Then just fart in a tube to fill it up!!  
Sometimes life just isn't so convenient, but it does help to just " Blurt it Out "!!!!! 

My kit and compressor were at the house which I hadnt seen in 15 hours. Im tiered and grumpy, sorry if it shows sometimes. 
 

[klinemj]

I often carry my kit with me. Then, it is only a matter of getting some air. Or, finding as chili parlor and working up some flatulence.



Mark

[DavidR]

Oct 6, 2015 13:56:00 GMT -5 novisnick said:

                       This forum

                           

                  Needs a podcast

Getting closer I think. I got an email today on discontinued items with this header:

"We’re making room in our lineup for exciting new products, and as a result of that, the following Emotiva products are discontinued. All sales are final, and when we are out, they’re out for good. "