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Other Hobbies?
Champtree,Huh? you had said a discus type, so I assumed you knew what a Discus sailplane is, oh well. Yes I know full well what a Staggerwing is. There was one of the best that I had ever seen, based at an airport in NY called Kobelt. As a matter ... 
Other Hobbies?
Champtree,I flew a Discus B (full scale) 500 KM (Minden to Tinnemaha Dam & back; south of Bishop), on a 7 1/2 hour glorious flight, mostly between 15,000 & 18,000 feet. 
Other Hobbies?
Mine include:My pets Flying - PP with SEL, Inst. & sailplane ratingsCycling - Roadbike, Merlin ExtralightWoodworkingR/C planes - power & sailplanePistol shooting,Archery (target)TrumpetEhart,What sailplanes do you have? 
Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
OK Rushton,Her name is Dolores Erickson. She was 3 months pregnant during the shoot and is now 65. She actually graced the covers of many LP's, but Whipped Cream was clearly the most famous. She also paints. Here is a link to her web site, and an ... 
Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
Sorry Papertrail,It's true (well as true as I can ascertain, I wasn't there - but sure would have liked to have been).She has a web site & is selling autographed copies (? print or jacket) for $50.00 (ouch). Anyone know her name (before I divu... 
Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
Sean,Being a trumpet player, of course I know & knew (way back in the 60's) that Herb is the A in A&M (Moss being the M). Do you know the name of the lady that posed on the cover? And did you know that she was pregnant for the shoot? 2 poi... 
Whats with "Cut Outs"
As was explained to me: The record companies produced more than could realistically be sold of that particular LP. So to get them into the pipeline, they sold/pushed them on many outlets at greatly reduced fees. But just in case any of that record... 
Turntable height
Thanks all. 
Turntable height
Dougdeacon,Does that apply to wall mounts as well? Thanks. 
Turntable height
Thanks to the responses so far......Aceto,Not entirely sure what you meant by me being lucky?But,I was at Groom lake, met some aliens, and their TT's just float in mid air, immune to all vibrations. 
Anyone heard Kitaro: The Essential Collection?
Haven't heard this one, but do have around 6-7 of his CD's. 
How do you cope with dust build up ?
Is it true that ionic room purifiers are deleterious to speakers & rubber components? Thanks. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pat,I sure hope this new med kicks some serious cancer butt!Way to go. 
Basis and table mats?
This is all the info I have on it. Check with AJ for more specific info.Skip BASIS TURNTABLE ENTHUSIASTS: NEW SUPERBELT AVAILABLE!A.J. Conti, the designer of all Basis products, scrutinizes even the smallest component parts of each Basis product, ... 
Basis and table mats?
Dan_ed,It came a couple weeks ago in a plastic bag inside a small mail pouch. I just opened it enough to peek at it, but not fondle it. As I recall, it looked like a thicker white to opaque plastic/mylar(?)type material, I'm guessing, maybe 1/32"-...