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@administrator said in Happy 4th of July!:

@Brian-Moon said in Happy 4th of July!:

One thing that TH has that would help is a vibrant marketplace. How can we grow that?

Well, I can certainly make changes to the software end of things. The thing is, however, it doesn't make a big difference how good the site is if nobody uses it. That's the thing about forums: there must needs be a critical mass of users before it becomes steadily trafficked. We are far from that point.

But, I mean, from a software standpoint, I'm a very good developer. I could make a better site than Reverb. Yes, I said that. But, I am confident in my abilities ;). However, the question usually comes down to: how should I spend my time? Software takes a lot of that.

@Brian-Moon said in Happy 4th of July!:

One thing that TH has that would help is a vibrant marketplace. How can we grow that?

Well, I can certainly make changes to the software end of things. The thing is, however, it doesn't make a big difference how good the site is if nobody uses it. That's the thing about forums: there must needs be a critical mass of users before it becomes steadily trafficked. We are far from that point.

Patience. We are growing everyday.

@J-Jericho said in Happy 4th of July!:

Do away with Electoral College, and we'll have a true democracy, which is defined by two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.

I'm not convinced a "true democracy" is the answer.

I seem to remember studying this in school at one point. We read a book where the author described Republicanism as the virtuous form of government, while absolute democracy was the antithesis. Can't remember the author, now. Wish I did.

I'm grateful just to get out of the house, sometimes. Yesterday, I was bogged down with stress and some buddies invited me to go fishing. Didn't catch anything, but it was such a relief to just leave the house for one hour.

How about: "The Three Masketeers"

I learned, recently, that a "heart attack" is different from "cardiac arrest." There are some cyclists who have died from cardiac arrest while riding too hard. It's not like their arteries were clogged with gunk (they were pros, so they obviously ate well), but they, unfortunately pushed their bodies too hard and, just like that, they died.

I just got back from a ride where I pushed myself too hard. I'm learning how to be more cautious and know my limits. Got to be safe out there!

@Kehaulani said in Longest Layoff:

@GeorgeB said in Longest Layoff:
NO ! But, I bet you could tell some really interesting stories to youngsters of what and what not to do before considering the taking of vows.

Yeah. Don't get married.

Sorry, but I couldn't disagree more.

That's frustrating. At least it was a "cyber-attack" and not a real attack.

I bought a CNC machine. I wonder if I could sell CNC made toy trains. Seems like it could be a hit.

Try bringing the mic closer, like 1-2 feet. You want to pick up as much of the core as possible.

I don't recommend anything that focuses on range to the exclusion of all other skills.

What are you trying to achieve? Also, how far away from your bell is the mic? That makes a huge difference.

I pick it up, put it back down again on a regular basis every couple of years or so.

Once you learn how to "comeback," it's not really that hard. Granted, you won't be winning any auditions, but it's just a process to build your strength back up.

@Dr-GO said in We Lost One of the Good Guys:

@Kehaulani said in We Lost One of the Good Guys:

51, man that sucks!!

For those interested, another piece of info:
https://deaddeath.com/ryan-anthony-death-cause-of-death-ryan-anthony-obituary/

Is this Covid related? Very young!

No. Ryan Anthony had a particularly bad type of cancer for several years.

Wow. That hits home. I saw him perform back in February.

I'm a new gardener so I'm learning.

@flugelgirl said in Trumpeters' Gardening Chops:

I’m not much of a gardener, but I usually do a few veggies and herbs. Here’s a nice Big Bertha pepper I have right now

Love fresh peppers!

https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=154215

Rotary trumpets stolen in Mexico.