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Here's my kids...Maya (long hair) is an 8 yr old Border Collie / wolf mix we rescued at 7 months old and Jax is a 1 yr old Border Collier Pit mix we rescued earlier this year...lucky we have 5 acres of field and woods to run off some energy...

46 minutes ago, Ken Goodwin said:

Thanks All,

@drpro, could you explain what GAS is? I'm assuming you aren't talking about fuel for your car. Is it a specific type of lease?

Not @drpro but I've suffered from G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome) too for many years 😜

47 minutes ago, codyman said:

K-Tek makes pouches for this too.  They sell 3 for $20 I believe.

These were $13.50 for 7 plus $10.00 shipping using the first time order discount code

Thanks...ordered a set

cool idea...link?

didn't Film devices mention something like that here a few weeks ago?

https://filmdevices.com/product-category/audio-equipment/

For reference here's a 635a for sale in Portland with clearer pics: https://portland.craigslist.org/nco/msg/d/garibaldi-electro-voice-ev-635a/7131560858.html

Thanks for the good vibes...nice of you to reach out...being a ways away from the big city things aren't too bad here in the PacNW...spending LOTS of time with family, training the new rescue puppy and just trying to finger out which way will be up when we get to the other side...

Take care and best to you and yours.

...Ric

Hi Jez...

I have the newer F8n and they've changed out the battery "system" so it no longer uses the "sleds"...from what I gather frequency of exactly this kind of failure was the reason...

Looked at BH and they have them in stock for $25.00...but as you mentioned shipping overseas is a mess right now...I'm 3 weeks into a pkg from Canada and 5 weeks into a pkg from Portugal...Maybe BH has a better relationship with the shipping companies...

Good luck...and yes, they're really nice units for the cost

...Ric

My Sony PacNW rep is a really helpful sort..even though he's primarily Pro Imaging he should be able to dig into this for you...tell him I said hi...

 Glenn Weinfeld

   Sr. Imaging PRO Support Rep – Nor.Cal./Northwest

   Professional Imaging Support - IPSA

   Sony Electronics, Inc

   Glenn.Weinfeld@Sony.com

   (858) 371-1364

good luck...Ric

3 hours ago, Jim Feeley said:

If I find a bag that can hold this mixer, I'm in trouble...

and 3 Sherpas to lug it...

Thanks...looking forward to seeing/hearing what you think when you get a chance...

BTW: want to echo your experience with NoHype and JPG...almost immediate, friendly yet professional responses to emails and a tracking # really quickly after pushing the pay button...seems like any after sales questions will be handled well.

Shutdown has really hurt my wallet as I have more time to indulge my G.A.S. 😜

Jim...any first impressions yet? (I have a pair in the mail now)

Thanks...Ric

On 3/27/2020 at 5:16 PM, Jim Feeley said:

I'm expecting to be impressed by the bang/buck ratio. But I'm also impressed by the responsiveness of the company and dealer....

 

With COVID-19 and everything... might be a while before I know how these sound with an ensemble in front of them. Also, recording music ain't my bag. My opinion will matter less than that of someone who records a lot of music.  

found these:  

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/florida-dog-tracks-close-over-coronavirus-leaving-hundreds-of-greyhounds-in-need-of-homes

https://www.awesomegreyhoundadoptions.org

If you need a foster home for a couple out west of Seattle give me a shout...

We currently have 2 rescue dogs (Border Collie/Wolf and Border Collie/Pit) and 4 rescue cats on 5 wooded (fenced) acres...plenty of running/playing room...trainable hoomans ;-)

...Ric

15 minutes ago, Philip Perkins said:

Saw something today about possible deferral of mortgage payments, and not needing to file Fed Income Tax until July?

What I've been hearing is that you do still need to file on time and that there's a 90 day grace period to pay what you owe w/o penalty or interest...They said no change in the filing date because you can do it online...

I've heard about the push for mortgage payment deferrals (and student loans, credit cards, parking tix etc) but haven't actually verified...

As fast as the stories are changing you'll want to verify with IRS or an accountant...

...Ric

(But Live Nation says they will still hold all their live shows? )

Maybe they know that their attendees will be self medicating...

and NAB is cancelled:

https://nabshow.com/2020/attend/onsite-services/coronavirus-update-and-resources/

Glad to see the donate button still works...I was turned onto the site about a month ago by Rob Davis (thanks Rob) and have been on the site everyday since...as a 45+ year camera guy I appreciate the spirit of sharing here (and the humor 😉  Thanks...Ric (www.ricphoto.com)