Best posts made by RojoLoco

@WrCombs

Considering taking this one - if the stuff aligns.

May the Stuff be with you.

@scottalanmiller Definitely some good points. This guy just gets into his own head too easily. Never an issue in the studio or on stage. But I think he wants to show up on socials once we have the album done (short version - we're doing it all over).

In the meantime.... I found one of the videos on FB.

https://www.facebook.com/LMSMITH411/videos/694433495263758/?app=fbl

Song title: Ressurectionist

About to head to the gym... for the first time since before the holidays. I hope I don't die.

Just got up, listening to the brand new album by PRIMUS!!!

@nadnerB Works well, but for crispy shell applications, I like to use a shock mount. Best way to listen to any taco recording? These:

Sitting in the Micro Center parking lot, waiting for the store to open. My online order was ready for pickup at 8:30, but they don't open until 10. At least I have caffeine.

Just poached the projector from the training room, boss needs it for a trade show. Next I will be rebooting our fiber modem since we've been getting about 20% of our upload speed.

@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

I just got off the phone with a loan agent, and I'm getting a home equity cash out loan for some basic home repairs and (Don Pardo voice)... A BRAND NEW KITCHEN!!!!!!

It is long overdue, the rest of the house is great but the kitchen sucks. And my gf and I cook, she bakes, and we've been making our own gummies... all that takes space we don't have. But not for long. Hoping to get it actually started by the end of the year. Before, during, and after photos will be provided.

I hope it doesn't turn out like my neighbors desire to replace their deck. They had gotten estimates for the deck (wood) and concrete work. ... But then things went south and the last estimate was close to $89,000!! I'm hoping it was IS some exaggeration. but jeezh

Well, my contractor is one of my best friends, he lives next door, and is an absolute MASTER when it comes to custom kitchens and bathrooms. And decks too... I've seen his professional portfolio, and it is quite impressive.

Did your friends get that deck quote for regular, pressure treated lumber or one of the fancy new synthetic decking materials? The latter is CRAZY expensive, but it lasts considerably longer. But all material costs have gone way up, I wouldn't be surprised if 89k was for basic wood construction.

Sipping on some cold brew. Got a new rig for Xmas, but we just opened it up this week. 1st batch is great, a bit on the lighter side (only 12 hrs brew time). And we used fine ground coffee since that's what we had on hand. Coarse ground is on the way, but I'll probably make a 2nd batch with some fine grind.

"Recipe" if anyone is interested:

3 cups fine ground coffee, light roast
1 gallon of spring water

Pour water slowly through coffee grounds, stirring with a chopstick as you go. Refrigerate for 12 hours, pull the filter out slowly, letting it drain well.

Next batch will be 24hr.

@WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@WrCombs said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

Had Physical Therapy this morning for my back - needed coffee so I caved and got Hy-Vee gas station coffee.. good coffee based on the price (1.00 for a medium)

If you have a Racetrack gas station nearby, they have excellent coffee, $2 for a large.

And stick with the PT, that's the only reason I'm able to walk again.

for me it's the muscle relaxers helping me walk again. .

That too. It's difficult for me to move without them.

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@Dashrender said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

man - what a PITA - no just simple direct deposit.

Jaja, no. Have to do money laundering paperwork for every employee. International pay is a terrible paperwork beast.

Better call Saul....

Surprisingly, the fiber optic cables and transceivers I ordered showed up about 30 minutes ago. Hopefully that means I'll be leaving the office soon and heading to the data center... This will finally let us connect to our new DR systems remotely!

1st pic here is the (ripped out) exterior wall of the current kitchen.

A few pics, probably out of order, but they show the progress...

Headed to Athens (GA) to see some local/regional doom metal bands

\m/ \m/

Sipping some STRONG cold brew made with some locally roasted beans! I finally found a real coffee shop that's close to the office. Prices run around average, $8 for 12oz of beans, ground to order. Many more options and varieties online:

https://www.peachcoffeeroasters.com/

The GA400 blend is excellent, medium bodied, and well rounded. I haven't tried the Dirty South blend yet, I'll probably start that batch tomorrow night. And then I will go back for more.

@gjacobse said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@RojoLoco said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

Heading out to pick up some Jamaican food!

Dinner was a variation of Red Beans and Rice... not the best i've fixed.. but - it'll do.

That sounds good, I should make red beans n rice when the kitchen is done.

About to get some coffee and golfeados at a Venezuelan place right by the data center.

It has suddenly become autumn in the south! Which will be even better when I get to Asheville NC later. Going to see WEEN tomorrow night, but we're making a weekend of it. Mid 50s F at night.... I'm ready!