Random Comments/Stream of Consciousness Thread

[herbertwest]

Gmail claimed that they stop automatically browsing the emails, and that they will be using other informations for the ads in the service.
It has obviously a lot to do with the recent concerns about online privacy and the upcoming GDPR

[George at C-Springs]

Hey Everybody - I've had a couple of short stories published the past few weeks, check 'em out if interested. Comments and feedback always welcome here, on the site, or on Twitter @GHowellWhite.

The World Through Darkness I See - An aging man visits a place he was never supposed to find.

https://amillionandonemagazine.com/2...gdarknessisee/

Ashina - You never know when everything you assumed in life might be completely wrong.

https://amillionandonemagazine.com/2...-howell-white/

Boys, I Think This Band's Outta Sight - These guys will do ANYTHING to make it in music.

https://amillionandonemagazine.com/2...ghowellwhite1/

[amd013]

Is something wrong with my browser, or has there really been no posts in Calvin's corner in 14 hours? Thats got to be a record LOL!

[Father Cody]

I just had the horrible realization that I won’t live long enough to get through my to-read list. I just don’t read fast enough.

[Brian861]

I just had the horrible realization that I won’t live long enough to get through my to-read list. I just don’t read fast enough.

Audio, man! Audio. The only way to fly. I always have a book playing in my truck.

[Father Cody]

I just had the horrible realization that I won’t live long enough to get through my to-read list. I just don’t read fast enough.

Audio, man! Audio. The only way to fly. I always have a book playing in my truck.

Mind = blown. Never thought of that. Thanks, Brian!

[Brian861]

I just had the horrible realization that I won’t live long enough to get through my to-read list. I just don’t read fast enough.

Audio, man! Audio. The only way to fly. I always have a book playing in my truck.

Mind = blown. Never thought of that. Thanks, Brian!

Most welcome! Otherwise, you're going to wake up in your next life and realize you TBR pile is back to book one

[TravelinJack]

Couldn't agree more. Audio books today (I use Audible) are very well done. There are many good narrators, and its a great way to re-experiance a story or dive into a new one. I do find myself whipping through more books this way. If I'm doing yard work, stuff around the house, or driving, I'm usually listening to a book.

[Iwritecode]

I've listened to a few audio books when I had a long commute to work but there were quite a few times where I'd sort of zone out and start thinking of something else and miss a few minutes of dialog. Then I'd have to rewind it to get back to where I was still actively listening.

I find that happens even while I'm at work. I can listen to music while I work with no problem. But trying to listen to some sort of talk show or podcast or whatever, I'll miss half of whatever it is they are talking about because I'm tryiing to concentrate on what I'm working on.

[WeDealInLead]

Gibson guitars files for bankruptcy: http://lambgoat.com/news/29966/Gibso...for-bankruptcy

You mean to tell me lowering quality control, drilling holes and/or chambers in guitar bodies and still raising prices was Not a good idea? How shocking!

I've only ever played and will play Gibson guitars, but I'll be the first to admit that they've been uneven with their product in the last few years. There's a reason people pay top dollar for their guitars from the previous century.

[Ben Staad]

Sounds very much like what happened to the Jeep Wrangler. Once Jeep bought the product changed and the prices climbed sky high.

Gibson guitars files for bankruptcy: http://lambgoat.com/news/29966/Gibso...for-bankruptcy

You mean to tell me lowering quality control, drilling holes and/or chambers in guitar bodies and still raising prices was Not a good idea? How shocking!

I've only ever played and will play Gibson guitars, but I'll be the first to admit that they've been uneven with their product in the last few years. There's a reason people pay top dollar for their guitars from the previous century.

[biomieg]

I never got used to Gibson guitars, I don’t like the necks for whatever reason. Haven’t touched an electric guitar in fifteen years by the way (only played acoustic for a loooong time) but I’m feeling the urge again...

[George at C-Springs]

I've got a Gibson Studio and a Mexican Strat; the Studio has just a phenomenal sound that I love, but I find the Strat more comfortable and easier to play. It's a hulluva lot lighter, that's for sure.

[Patrick]

I use Facebook pretty much daily for keeping in touch with family and friends who are not members of TDT.org, and to follow Suntup Press. What are all these SK groups on Facebook you all are talking about? Other than a rarely used group of old TDT.net non-collectors, I don’t think I’m in any SK group on FB.


+1 for audiobook love. I’ve been a member of audible.com since 2004.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I never got used to Gibson guitars, I don’t like the necks for whatever reason. Haven’t touched an electric guitar in fifteen years by the way (only played acoustic for a loooong time) but I’m feeling the urge again...

Yeah i Cant stand playing a Les Paul..Have always wanted a Hummingbird however

[biomieg]

I promised myself a new electric once I finish my studies... and I am going for a very modern guitar (purists beware ). I didn't like the way these look at first but I've come to like them a lot and they're supposed to be super ergonomical due to the very innovative neck design and their extremely light weight (it's only 5 lbs!).

Behold!



As a bonus, this is the signature model of one of my new favourite guitar players (Plini).

[WeDealInLead]

Les Pauls are my favourite. The weight, the thickness of the neck, the tone... nothing comes even close for me.

FYI, they do have different necks if some of them are too unwieldy.

[St. Troy]

It's cool.

That said, if you stare at the main part of the body long enough, it looks a bit like a wood-colored Patrick Star leaping for joy.

[biomieg]

It does hahaha... love it!

And just because I'm feeling the love:

[Randall Flagg]

I can't play worth a shit, but my favorite guitar is still the Taylor Cujo.

[bdwyer19]

I can't play worth a shit, but my favorite guitar is still the Taylor Cujo.

Beautiful! I’d love to hear how that guitar sounds. I play acoustic blues. My 1970 Fender that my Dad gave to me years ago is still my favorite.

[Ari_Racing]

I've just came across a neat surprise in Stephen King's The Outsider. One character he promised to return. Can you guess who?

[Father Cody]

I've just came across a neat surprise in Stephen King's The Outsider. One character he promised to return. Can you guess who?

Oy?

[becca69]

I use Facebook pretty much daily for keeping in touch with family and friends who are not members of TDT.org, and to follow Suntup Press. What are all these SK groups on Facebook you all are talking about? Other than a rarely used group of old TDT.net non-collectors, I don’t think I’m in any SK group on FB.


+1 for audiobook love. I’ve been a member of audible.com since 2004.

There are a bunch but here are a few: Stephen King Rare Editions (1st's, Signed, limited, Lettered, Proofs); Stephen King Collecting; Stephen King/Horror Special/Limited Editions buy/sell/trade; Stephen King Constant Sellers; Stephen King and All Things Horror Book Collectors: Buy, Sell & Trade; Stephen King: Collecting Proofs and Limiteds

[webstar1000]

Scared. My wife and I have been in the hospital for 17 hours now. My wife’s hemoglobin is 62 and all the other indicators are dropping. I’m so worried right now and freaking out. They don’t know what it’s dropping. It went from 68 to 62 just in 7 hours..... She is my whole world and anyone that knows me... knows that. Please God... please let her be ok!


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