I'm going to need a full calibration (magnetics, focus, greyscale, source setup) done on my 9500LC in about six weeks. I'm hoping someone can drop a name for me. I'm prepared to pay for the full calibration, but I might get stingy if I have to fly someone in to do it! :D

I emailed Ken Whitcomb to see if he plans a Texas tour anytime soon. But I doubt he is, or we'd have heard about it by now. :(

Big dog, looks like you just started the tour!! :D ;)

Just so you know, you really should CALL him if you dont hear back from him. He gets lots of SPAM so your email might have dropped in the black hole.

Cliffy

Okay. I just emailed him tonight. So I'll give him a couple days to see if he gets to it, then I'll call.

If anyone else in Central Texas area is interested in a high-end calibration, please let me know. Maybe we can get someone like Ken down here and save on travel costs by letting the calibrator hit everyone in one shot.

Don't hear him named much when it comes to CRT's but I wonder if Jeff Meier out of Sugarland (Houston Area) should be on your list?

I know him well enough that he would not take on a job he could not competently handle. I have never asked him about past CRT setup experience.

I'm going to be headed out to TX sometime in the next few month's if that is any help?

Terry

Terry,
I may need my G90 tweaked in a few months. Keep me informed of your plans. Located in Dallas TX.
btw I think there is also another guy in the area who may also be interested.

I'm going to be headed out to TX sometime in the next few month's if that is any help?

Terry

Wanna play with a Barco? :)

Lewis and I don't live that far apart. It is a few hours down to Eddie though.

Where in TX are you going?

Dave

Terry, I thought you only did Sony's? "Next few months" is a long ways off. But you're on the "very short list" as far as reputation goes. :lol:
So PLEASE advise when you are coming to Texas!

Damn, thats three people in Central Texas right there who are interested in a calibration!

Terry, I thought you only did Sony's? "Next few months" is a long ways off. But you're on the "very short list" as far as reputation goes. :lol:
So PLEASE advise when you are coming to Texas!

Have built and set up most models 8" and larger of Barco, Sony, Marquee so I am very familiar with those lines.
No Ampro experience.

When I head out there it will be to Dallas. But I'm pretty sure I can make a few other stops.\

email me at terfer@comcast.net and I'll email you back when I ready to head that way. Could be as early as a month but I kind of doubt that

Terry

Email sent.

Everone in Central Texas, please respond to me at czeddie@yahoo.com if you are looking to either have touch-up done, or a full calibration done, or whatever. We are looking at having either Ken Whitcomb or Terry (Chuchuf) out here fairly soon. Both are on their way at one point or another. And I need to start gathering info asap so we can figure out which of these two high-profile CRT calibrators will be here at the most convenient time for everyone.

Actually, just go ahead and consider me a point of contact if you want. I want my calibration done asap, within about five weeks. But if yours may come later, then feel free to let me know when and I may be able to schedule things to work best for everyone.

Between Ken and Terry, there is no loss. Both are are at the very top-of-the-class for CRT calibrations!!!!

Email sent.

Got it.

Let me know what you decide and I'll let you know my schedule once I have it.

Terry

Dave, Lewis... and everyone else in Central Texas. PLEASE let me know if you're interested in having someone out to do anything on your projector. Whether it be simple color balance. Maybe just a greyscale setup. Or perhaps magnetics and geometry only. Or if you're interested in a full blown magnetics to video chain setup.

czeddie@yahoo.com

The more of us who are interested in having work done to our projectors, then the easier it is to get a firm scheduling for someone to do a tour and the price comes down and other benefits as well.

I've not received a quote from Ken or Chuchuf yet. And Mike Newman is still MIA. But based on talking to people back in california when I lived there, and from speaking with others on this board. Having someone set up your projector for you can run anywhere from $300 to maybe $1500(?) depending on how much you need done, and if the projector is installed or not.
I have never heard anyone say they spent more than $1500 anyways.

Newman is not MIA. He works for Christie Digital & he will not be coming to help any of our CRT asses any time soon.

Guess this would be clearer coming from him but it is reality. Unless he installed for you in his CHT days you should not expect any support from Mike.

He is however one of the nicer guys in this business so if you have a past relationship my guess is you are not forgotten & will still be supported.

Terry - I would not be in line for a calibration, but if you happen to be in my area of town, I'll gladly buy you a couple of beers and shoot the bull for a bit if time permitted.

Newman is not MIA. He works for Christie Digital & he will not be coming to help any of our CRT asses any time soon.

Guess this would be clearer coming from him but it is reality. Unless he installed for you in his CHT days you should not expect any support from Mike.

He is however one of the nicer guys in this business so if you have a past relationship my guess is you are not forgotten & will still be supported.

When did this happen, Mark? I hadn't heard that.

That is because I don't know how to email you any more.
This is very recent news.

He will still help out the CHT Systems guys when possible but now travels the road for Christie.

Eddie,

You've got mail!


Ken Whitcomb

I was quoted $2500 once, back when I lived in California. And it was by someone who was still new to Marquee's. I laughed, said "thanks" and never called him back. I wonder where in the world he got the idea that he could get away with charging $1000 to $2000 more than everyone else....

But both Ken and Terry have quoted a very reasonable amount and the difference is negligable between them. As I've said before though, it's not about saving a dollar. It's about timing (schedule wise) and experience!! :)

I can't wait to have either one of these two guys calibrate my 9500LC!!

Btw, we are looking at four people so far who are definately interested or commited. With a couple guys on the fence. :)

Every freakin one of 'em is in Dallas, except for me. :(

Dallas is a happenin' location for CRTs man!

Dallas is a happenin' location for CRTs man!

Are you saying I should move there?:)

Are you saying I should move there?:)

Dallas is flat, brown, ugly, lacks seasons, is too hot in the summer, and is too redneck in many places.

It has one perk: cheap housing.

If it were not for family connections and laziness, there is no way I would stay here. I would never suggest this as a first choice for anyone!

But if you do, you're welcome at my house anytime. :)

But if you do, you're welcome at my house anytime. :)

Be careful what you wish for you may just get it.:)

Be careful what you wish for you may just get it.:)

I never said I wished for it, just that I would tolerate it. ;)

I really like Austin so far. I've lived in Florida and California for many years. But Austin has so far shown me the most comfortable February through May, that I've ever experienced. July and August get pretty hot. But then October through December are pretty good also. Basically only four months out of the year kinda of suck.

Pluse we have lots of rolling hills here, and it rains a lot. And Austin seems to have more of a Southern California atmosphere to it (San Diego, not LA).
Houses are still really cheap. Home taxes are outrageous, but insurance isn't too bad. 8.25% sales tax sucks. But no TX state taxes are removed from your paycheck, which is good.
The one thing about this place is that it takes locals twice as long to get through a conversation as anyone I've ever met. Very slow talking, and needing to comment on everything. It takes a half hour to say hello around here.

Dallas.....that's is where I'm going when I head out there. 4 in that area. Nice.

Terry

Dallas is flat, brown, ugly, lacks seasons, is too hot in the summer, and is too redneck in many places.

It has one perk: cheap housing.

If it were not for family connections and laziness, there is no way I would stay here. I would never suggest this as a first choice for anyone!

But if you do, you're welcome at my house anytime. :)

Having been born and raised in Dallas, I would like to take serious exception to your characterization of Dallas...

But, seeing as how it is true, I can't!
(BTW - you forgot to mention the fact that it never really snows here - we just get ice stormes!)

Having been born and raised in Dallas, I would like to take serious exception to your characterization of Dallas...

But, seeing as how it is true, I can't!
(BTW - you forgot to mention the fact that it never really snows here - we just get ice stormes!)

Yep, I've been in Dallas during one of those ice storms - freeways were a skating rink - but that didn't stop people from trying to drive on them.

Was more like "bumper cars" than driving!!! :) :) :)

Dallas is flat, brown, ugly, lacks seasons, is too hot in the summer, and is too redneck in many places.Yep, I've been in Dallas during one of those ice storms - freeways were a skating rink - but that didn't stop people from trying to drive on them.

Was more like "bumper cars" than driving!!! :) :) :)Yep... and all those rednecks with lifted 4x4 pick-ups think they're invincible on the ice. Unstoppable maybe (until their pickup ice skates into an 18-wheeler), but not invincible.

I really like Austin so far.

I should have been clear. Austin is a little better than Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio.

But Austin has so far shown me the most comfortable February through May, that I've ever experienced.

It has been unusual this year. Wait until next. :)

Yep... and all those rednecks with lifted 4x4 pick-ups think they're invincible on the ice. Unstoppable maybe (until their pickup ice skates into an 18-wheeler), but not invincible.

Actually, there are alot of 2 wheel drive pickups around here. They can't even get up the hills when it snows. The lifted 4x4 has become passe in Dallas, they are now mostly relegated to the towns 80 miles or so out of Dallas.

Having also been born and raised in Dallas, it seems just fine to me. But I'm sure it's not much to look at. Not Kansas flat, but it is fairly flat.

As far as red necks, Dallas is an affluent city and there's really not much of that. Much of the population is from out of state, so it has influences from all over the US.

Summers are HOT, and it really sucks! Other than that I think it's a great place to live.

As far as red necks, Dallas is an affluent city and there's really not much of that.

It has certainly descreased in the last 20 years, but it is definately here. Go spend a bunch of time in San Fran, NYC, Boston, etc and you will see just how redneck this still is.


Much of the population is from out of state, so it has influences from all over the US.

Other than that I think it's a great place to live.

Not to be a smart a$$ or belabor the point, but what is great about it? Cheap housing, that is it. What else is so great here that you can't get plenty of other places? Heck, I feel I am doing my daughter a huge disservice by raising her here! I live in a new neighborhood with lots of out of state people moving in--every single one of them notes the annoyingly fake friendliness here. Man that is another thing that annoys me. :)

I live in a new neighborhood with lots of out of state people moving in--every single one of them notes the annoyingly fake friendliness here. Man that is another thing that annoys me. :)In my 52 years, I've never heard anyone say that before. I guess that must be because you guys aren't used to people being friendly, nor being friendly yourselves, so sincere friendliness seems alien to you.

Not to be a smart a$$ or belabor the point, but what is great about it? Cheap housing, that is it. What else is so great here that you can't get plenty of other places?I don't know Dave. With so many companies and people always moving here from out of state, there's got to be something good about it. Since I was a kid, there's always been a steady influx of out of staters. Now they not only come from the north, but from the south as well. :D

Somehow I'm managing to be happy here. I'm sorry to hear you're living such an unhappy life. You seem displeased with almost everything. I feel sorry for you. ;)

In my 52 years, I've never heard anyone say that before. I guess that must be because you guys aren't used to people being friendly, nor being friendly yourselves, so sincere friendliness seems alien to you.


I guess even fake friendliness would be preferable to the unfriendliness that one gets in Miami. The city of Miami is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to, but the people are probably the worst. As my sister said, you can't separate the two.

In my 52 years, I've never heard anyone say that before. I guess that must be because you guys aren't used to people being friendly, nor being friendly yourselves, so sincere friendliness seems alien to you.

Wow, I've heard it from many people. Actually, the problem is that it is no sincere, it is obviously fake. Sincere friendliness I would tolerate.

With so many companies and people always moving here from out of state, there's got to be something good about it.

Cheap housing and for awhile there, jobs.

I'm sorry to hear you're living such an unhappy life. You seem displeased with almost everything. I feel sorry for you. ;)

I have a happy life, I'm just grumpy. :D

Wow, I've heard it from many people.You need to hang out with nicer people. Maybe it will rub off on you. ;)

Sincere friendliness I would tolerate.Only able to *tolerate* sincere friendliness? Wow, you are grumpy. ;)

Cheap housing and for awhile there, jobs.I think unemployment is still low here.

Anyway, I'm still sad you have to live somewhere you really don't want to, and I'm sad for us happy, friendly Dallasites that have to put up with your grumpy a$$. ;)

I guess even fake friendliness would be preferable to the unfriendliness that one gets in Miami. The city of Miami is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to, but the people are probably the worst. As my sister said, you can't separate the two.I bet Dave would love Miami. Sounds like his kinda peeps. ;)

Hey, I live in Austin and you can count me in for a calibration. I have a Pioneer SD-532HD5 RPTV that i would like to have geometry correction and gray scale calibration done on.

Hi DrummerBoy. Welcome to the forum! This is actually an FPTV forum, but AVS does also have an RPTV forum as well.

I'm sure that whomever the calibrator ends up being, that they can do RPTV's as well as our beloved CRT front projectors. Please email me at czeddie@yahoo.com whenever you get the chance, and I'll give you the contact info for the two calibrators (Terry and Ken) who are in the running for all this. That way you can figure out which person you want to calibrate your RPTV and give me your vote on the whole timing thing. As mentioned above, it's going to come down to whomever has the best scheduling possibilities. Because both these guys are the best at what they do!

John Gannon had emailed his interest in the tour as well, but I think we lost communication so right now it's down to Terry and Ken. And Terry (Chuchuf) seems to be the frontrunner since he already has plans to come to Dallas right about the time when we all want our PJ's calibrated.

This is shaping up to be a great CRT calibration tour!!!!

I sure hope we can also turn this into an AVS party somehow!

Hey CZ Eddie,
I just sent you an email. Like many here my home theater hobby has grown into an obsession over the past few years and I would love to come to an Austin AVS party if you have one!

As a side note, I do realize that this is the CRT Rear Projection Forum but I have been wanting a calibration for some time now and I figured that if you get a guy who can calibrate a front projection unit he can probably calibrate a rear projection one. Also, The RPTV form doesn't have very many people interested in CRT tv's these days.

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Guys, it looks like it will be Chuchuf (Terry) who is going to do the Texas Tour. Terry already had a planned installation (blended projectors) and his timing to come out here seems to be in line with everyone's schedule. Ken's schedule wasn't matching up with everyone elses. So I'm really bummed that I won't get to have Ken Whitcomb calibrate my projector. :(
But I'm now very excited that Chuchuf will be making his way over to work some magic on my modified 9500LC!!





Hi Drummerboy, I got your email and replied to it! I've emailed you Chuchuf's address to contact him for quote.

Dave, you should spend a week in Oklahoma City. That would change your perspective on Dallas a tad bit. Dallas is a pretty cool, happenin' place. It just sucks that it costs so much time and money to take advantage of the "cool and happenin'" things here. There's definitely some deep redneck roots at play, but you're going to have to go pretty far from here to escape that.

We've got a 5-to-10 year escape plan in place right now so that we can get back to the mountains. If Dallas was closer to some good hiking/camping spots that didn't involve a cooler of beer and a lake, we might consider staying around permanently. As it is though, we've got Denver, Portland, and Spokane on the shortlist for potential relocation cities.

Eddie, the fandamily and I will be sure to wave as we pass through Austin in a few weeks on our way to San Antonio for some R&R. We may spend a couplf of nights in Austin before we head back home - not sure yet.

Matt,

It just struck me that for you and Dave, money is prettier than mountains and lush forest. You're both willing to live in a ugly, bland city with overly friendly people solely to obtain the mighty dollar. ;)

PS: I'll come visit you in Frisco (or is it Allen...or McKinny?) in 20 years. Over the years I've heard that from countless friends of mine. They're all still in Dallas. :rolleyes:

Phil, of the 33 years that I've been on this planet, I've spent 32 of them in either Oklahoma or Texas, so it's not that I despise the area or dislike the people - far from it. My roots lie in this part of the country. However, that one year that I spent in Colorado affected my wife and I enough that we want to get back to a mountainous area while our kids are young enough to get to really experience and enjoy them - not just the occasional tourist viewpoint from out the car window.

But who knows...I may just be here when you come looking for me in 20 years. I'll be sure to save some bean dip for you, big guy. ;)

Dave, you should spend a week in Oklahoma City.

Actually, I did and it is. :) I'm not saying Dallas is the worst of all places. It is almost tolerable, but yes, there are worse.

Actually, your escape plan also underscores a funny thing about this area. It has a very transient feel to it. Everyone is just passing through.

we want to get back to a mountainous area while our kids are young enough to get to really experience and enjoy them - not just the occasional tourist viewpoint from out the car window.

Yep, that is the main thing nagging me.

. . . However, that one year that I spent in Colorado affected my wife and I enough that we want to get back to a mountainous area while our kids are young enough to get to really experience and enjoy them - not just the occasional tourist viewpoint from out the car window.
Matt,

You are confused. You didn't like it here, it is COLD and SNOWY all the time. Don't waste your time or your money or your sanity.

Stay home where it's warm!!

:)

Actually, I did and it is. :) I'm not saying Dallas is the worst of all places. It is almost tolerable, but yes, there are worse.



Interesting, what is worse - the people or the city? Like I say, a better class of people (i.e. english speaking Americans) and Miami would be just about perfect for me.:)

Eric,

Don't pay any attention to Dave. He doesn't like anyone or anything. He lives to bitch. ;)

Matt,

You are confused. You didn't like it here, it is COLD and SNOWY all the time. Don't waste your time or your money or your sanity.

Stay home where it's warm!!

:)

I lived in Colorado Springs and loved it, man. Now Denver.....I dunno. I've only visited there. It seems to be quite a bit different from the Springs. Honestly, I'm eyeballing Portland. I don't mind wet weather or cloudy days and the proximity to the ocean and the mountains in pretty kick ass in my opinion. Unfortunately, the cost of living seems to be on a pace to catch up to Seattle and Cali soon.

I know you Colorado folks hate Texans, but I promise that I'm one of the few that can keep up with you mountain boys in the snow. :D

Phil, of the 33 years that I've been on this planet, I've spent 32 of them in either Oklahoma or Texas, so it's not that I despise the area or dislike the people - far from it. My roots lie in this part of the country. However, that one year that I spent in Colorado affected my wife and I enough that we want to get back to a mountainous area while our kids are young enough to get to really experience and enjoy them - not just the occasional tourist viewpoint from out the car window.

But who knows...I may just be here when you come looking for me in 20 years. I'll be sure to save some bean dip for you, big guy. ;)Matt,

I think Colorado is great. About as pretty as a place can be. But I've never been there in the winter, so maybe, like GE mentioned, I wouldn't like it so much then. I'm not too big on cold.

I have to say, I don't like the summers in Dallas, but the rest of the year I like it just fine. Some place where the climate is nice year round (like Miami) would be great, but it always seems the cost of living is outrageous in those places.

Eric doesn't sound like he likes Miami too much, so maybe that's not as great place to live as you would think.

but it always seems the cost of living is outrageous in those places.

Yes Phil, the cost of living is proportional to people's desire to live there. No one wants to live in Dallas so it is cheap. :D

I know you Colorado folks hate Texans...Boy that's true! I've been to Colorado Springs twice. Having Texas license plates assures you'll get yelled at and flipped off at least a couple of times. :D

Interesting, what is worse - the people or the city? Like I say, a better class of people (i.e. english speaking Americans) and Miami would be just about perfect for me.:)

Ask Matt, he spent more time there! It is just kind of sucky with nothing going on. And it also proves that English speaking Americans are not always a better class of people. ;)

Yes Phil, the cost of living is proportional to people's desire to live there. No one wants to live in Dallas so it is cheap. :DWell I wish you made more money Dave. Then we could get rid of your crabby a$$. ;) :D

Well I wish you made more money Dave. Then we could get rid of your crabby a$$. ;) :D

Yes you could. :cool:

Someone start a collection! ;)

This all sounds too familiar. For me Dallas has been a love-hate experience. The medical center where I work is one of the best in the country and I love the job that I do and the people I work with. I can deal with the heat and the people here seem more genuinely friendly than those I encountered in CA, although they can be a bit pretentious. From what I understand Dallas is famous for its $30K millionaires! Personally I miss the natural beauty of Northern Cali. I'm a keen motorcyclist (note, not a Harley rider) and the roads in and around Dallas are a very poor substitute for those I enjoyed in San Francisco. But Dallas is a very easy city to live in and the living costs are reasonable, unlike San Fran. I would move to another area, just not anywhere. And yes, Dallas has much more to offer than Oklahoma City or Tulsa.

Matt, I hope you'll contact me if you stay in Austin for a night or two. I'll PM my digits later this evening.

Btw, a guy who started training along with me at my new job, just moved here from Colorado. He hated it there. Loves it here. Everyone's got a different outlook on what is or isn't a good place to live. :)

Lewis.... ever hear of Latigo Canyon Road in Malibu area?

Yes Phil, the cost of living is proportional to people's desire to live there. No one wants to live in Dallas so it is cheap.

What kind of whacked out economics theory is this? 8)

Sounds to me that Dave probably thinks that anyone who voted for George Bush is a redneck! Yeah, theres lots of those in Dallas. 8)

Sure, there is cheap housing if you want it, or need it, but there is also not-so-cheap housing in Dallas. Havent you seen the TV show of the same name?

The main reason why housing is relatively inexpensive in Dallas, for the masses anyways, is because there is LOTS of room to add new housing developments. In California, Florida, and in the much smaller eastern states, a lot of the more desirable areas are already overdeveloped and the only way to get new housing is to tear down or to move so far out of where it is desirable.

I sat next to this lady who transplanted herself from California to Austin, damn the luck, who (aside from repeating everything she had just heard at the Cyndi Sheehan rally she had just come from) was preaching to me about how Texas was soon going to have an income tax because all the folks from California who were moving to Texas wanted better parks (and wanted everyone in Texas to pay for them.) 8)

Dave, are you from California? Because if you dont really like it in Texas, I got new for you there aint ever going to be any state income tax here! 8)

I'm a keen motorcyclist (note, not a Harley rider) and the roads in and around Dallas are a very poor substitute for those I enjoyed in San Francisco.

The roads in Dallas are pretty nice actually. You should try them in the Central Texas Deer/Hill Country, where paved roads are more a luxury than a necessity. 8)

Catdaddy67,

I think Lewis was pointing out how flat and straight the roads are in the DFW area, not the quality of them (which is very good).

As a former motorcyclist I can attest that the roads around here aren't much fun. But there are a few if you're into going fast. I couldn't tell you where they're at, as I went with groups of riders and I just followed them.

But for the most part, riding a bike in this part of Texas is no fun.

Lewis you need to go pay Eddie a visit. I hear there are some cool places to ride down around Austin.

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Guys, it looks like it will be Chuchuf (Terry) who is going to do the Texas Tour. Terry already had a planned installation (blended projectors) and his timing to come out here seems to be in line with everyone's schedule. Ken's schedule wasn't matching up with everyone elses. So I'm really bummed that I won't get to have Ken Whitcomb calibrate my projector. :(
But I'm now very excited that Chuchuf will be making his way over to work some magic on my modified 9500LC!!





Hi Drummerboy, I got your email and replied to it! I've emailed you Chuchuf's address to contact him for quote.

Eddie,

Who is blending?

Cliff

The roads in Dallas are pretty nice actually. You should try them in the Central Texas Deer/Hill Country, where paved roads are more a luxury than a necessity. 8)


Yeah, I figured he was talking about the scenery. 8) I used to live in the bay area, myself. In my opinion, the roads in SF itself are way TOO hilly to be doing anything decent on a bike on, but I dont ride bikes - I prefer my 4x4 myself. 8)

Lots of scenery down here, too, and while hilly - a lot flatter than SF.

In my opinion, the roads in SF itself are way TOO hilly to be doing anything decent on a bike on, but I dont ride bikes - I prefer my 4x4 myself. 8)
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Hilly = goooood! :cool:

Straight = baad! :(

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/czeddie/Last%20Malibu%20Ride%2008-06/042.jpg


Phil, my bike was stolen two months ago. But you're right, there are a couple of halfway decent roads here in the Austin area.

Cliffy, I don't know who it is. I just know that he/she is the reason that Chuchuf was originally coming to Central Texas! And this person has a pair of 9500LC's I believe.

Speaking of SanFrancisco and bikes.. here is a great shot from Laguna Seca raceway (not me :lol: )...

http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/18747/2000765360953843871_rs.jpg

What kind of whacked out economics theory is this? 8)

There are other factors, but it is mostly driven by available space and peoples desire. Basic supply and demand.

Sounds to me that Dave probably thinks that anyone who voted for George Bush is a redneck! Yeah, theres lots of those in Dallas. 8)

My first week in the Dallas area, while in a suburb between Dallas and Ft.Worth, I saw I guy with a t-shirt on that was an image of hooded klan members burning a cross. The caption read, "Its a white thing, you wouldn't understand." Guess that is not too redneck for you.

Dave, are you from California? Because if you dont really like it in Texas, I got new for you there aint ever going to be any state income tax here! 8)

No, I'm from the the other side of the country. Also, I can't follow the logic of this post--why would not liking TX equate to a desire for a state income tax. This makes absolutely no sense. :confused:

Dave

Eddie,

Sorry about your bike! That really sucks!

I went from this:

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/506/R1-3.JPG

To this:

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/506/Harley_1.jpg

I went from a bike that was WAY too fast for me, and it's a wonder I didn't kill myself (that's why I got rid of it), to a bike that was WAY too slow for me, and was killing me with boredom (and that's why I got rid of it). :D

I lived in Colorado Springs and loved it, man. Now Denver.....I dunno. I've only visited there. It seems to be quite a bit different from the Springs. Honestly, I'm eyeballing Portland. I don't mind wet weather or cloudy days and the proximity to the ocean and the mountains in pretty kick ass in my opinion. Unfortunately, the cost of living seems to be on a pace to catch up to Seattle and Cali soon.

I know you Colorado folks hate Texans, but I promise that I'm one of the few that can keep up with you mountain boys in the snow. :D

Well, let's be clear here. Although I was born in Grand Junction, CO, I went to Junior High and High School in Houston, graduated from the Univ of Texas at Austin, and lived in Austin for 17 years before moving up here. So I'm not a Texas hater. But, yeah, I got a taste of Colorado and a job oppportunity popped up here, so I took it - 15 years ago.

Yes, Colorado Springs is REALLY different - like the Bible Belt of Colorado!!

I also lived for 2 months in Portland, OR. I thought to myself: "Everyone says Austin, Texas was too hot, but it wasn't. Everyone says Denver is too cold, but it isn't. I'll bet Portland isn't all that wet and miserable."

OH YES IT WAS!!!! I moved there on April 1st and it drizzled most of the day every day. It's not rain like "can't see across the street Houston rain", but the overcast skies and the constant wet ground got old. I don't see how you could have a dog there - it would constantly be tracking mud in the house. But the fresh seafood was great and the trees and the beach were too.

YMMV

How in the hell could anyone in Austin feel cheated on parks??? No place to ride a motorcycle West of Austin??? You must be kidding.

You can meet great people & clowns all over the globe. No specific place has a monopoly on either.

Years ago I was in Prince Alberts bar in Monaco called "Jimmyz" on the weekend of the F1 event. Long story short, an obviously European fellow (Italian to be specific) overheard my Texas twang & quickly shot me a hook'em horns gesture with his hand & motioned me over.

Turns out he had gone to UT for his undergrad degree and was very happy to converse with a Texan again. He insisted I meet all of his crowd & exchanged pleasantries. He got me a seat upgrade so that I was a guest of Porsche in a Villa overlooking the track. We still keep in contact some 6 years later & he has made it to Dallas for a visit in the years since.

I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could (age 12). Was in Houston from 1970 - 1987 except for my undergraduate years at UT in Austin. Have been in DFW since. I've been all over, but there is no place like home. In general people in the Metroplex are "sincerely" friendly (there are always exceptions of course). The culture is actually quite rich and diverse. Agreed, there are no snow covered mountains, but thats why we have Colorado and American Airlines.

Kevin

It's nice to know I'm not the only one that likes it here. I was starting to feel self conscious about it. :D

Just want to screw up this thread and get back to the question. Did Terry ever come out this way? I just got my new room done and projector mounted. I need it caly-a-brated!

Sounds like Jay is volunteering to host the next gathering. Way to go, Jay! ;)

Just want to screw up this thread and get back to the question. Did Terry ever come out this way? I just got my new room done and projector mounted. I need it caly-a-brated!

Haven't headed there yet. We have the 9500's built for the blend and are just waiting for a few parts. MP's mods are supposed to arrive next week, and screen and scaler should be ordered. So my feeling is Sept sometime if you can wait that long.

My thoughts are that we will go to Dallas and do the blend first and then have appointments setup for calibrations and then head back to Dallas to make any tweaks to the blend. Looks like I'll be in TX for a while.

Terry

Terry, keep me in mind for September (or so). If I can maintain the patience and not have it done before then, I'll try to add to your making your trip more worthwhle :D.

Matt, when I get it all finished and I get my HD or Blue-Ray player, I'll supply the popcorn and the location.

I'll bring the beer Jay. Just tell me when and where.

Oh, and if you want to borrow my HD-A1 for a bit just let me know. I don't get much time to watch it these days. The only exception is the weekend after next when I'll get 3 uninterupted days on my ass in my HT to watch movies and some football.

Terry, please tell me you didn't come this way and avoid me. If not, are you still planning on coming? If I can hold off, I'd love to have you do a cali on my 9500LC.

If he did, then Mark's going to be in BIG trouble for not inviting us over.:) I don't think it's happened yet, though.

Say Jay, what part of town are you living in now?

Mark, you still got leads on a suite at Texas Stadium? I'm trying to get Eddie's butt up here to catch a Cowboys game this season.

Matthew,

My Suite is at the AAC. Terry & I are getting closer. We may want to see what knowledge is garnered at Kosmans event, grab our Moome ext-Hd & try right after that.

Your marquee substructure has proved very useful so thanks for the loan.

No problem, man. Besides, it was just holding the wall up in the garage anyway.

Just remember me when the big setup event rolls around. I would love to be a fly on the wall while Terry is tweaking away on those beasts. I'll even bring the beer:)

Matt, I live in Frisco still. Just moved to "north" Frisco.

Mark, remember, flys travel in packs. I would bring the popcorn :D.

Terry, don't forget about the little guys in your agenda - please :) .

Haven't been there yet, but am planning on catching everyone in TX that want's a setup when I come through. As Mark said it's getting closer. We are just waiting for the scaler now which has been ordered.

Terry

Terry,
Any update? You wouldn't have avoided us, would you have? :)

BTW, I got a PS3 now hooked up to my Moome HDMI input card - NICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :D :D :D

Not wanting to rock the boat here with any scheduled tours but I would recommend Steve Martin for ISF calibrations in the Dallas area if you need some work done and cannot wait on the tour.

Laters,
Jeff

Jeff,
I know Steve and have used him before, but what I really need done is a top-rate mechanical setup. Steve doesn't have experience, I believe with CRT mechanical setups.

Jay,

I have all the blend stuff done and the system is ready to install. Right now it looks like sometime after 1/15 I will be putting up a schedule to get out there.
I will let you know when I have a start date determined.

Terry

Terry,
Let me know when you are making your Dallas tour. I'm still interested.
Kevin

Terry,
Are you strictly a Marquee guy or would you work with a Barco 1209 as well?
Thanks
Dan

Terry,
Are you strictly a Marquee guy or would you work with a Barco 1209 as well?
Thanks
Dan

Marquee, Sony, Barco, NEC, Runco.

Terry

Terry,
Let me know when you are making your Dallas tour. I'm still interested.
Kevin

Will do Kevin. Looks like in a few weeks.

Terry