Progress - state of the Tubin.

[tubin]

I had a relatively productive day - breakfast with friends then got some paperwork done, then yardwork, mostly pruning.  I got someone to take my big pile of plant pots off my hands.  And did some cleaning indoors.  And baked quiches

Comments

full house sound system

[meteorplum]

Yes it matters as it is hard to share ipods. A line splitter can only get you so far, and it's hard to get a party going if you have to play "pass the (ear)bud" (it's not that kind of party). Plus, how can you re-create the dance scene from "Risky Business" with headphones?

Real suggestion: get some Airport Expresses. They have stereo out, which can be plugged into nearby speakers, and you'd use AirTunes: Apple's music streaming system in iTunes to control what is being streamed where. With an iPhone, you can use Apple's "Remote" iApp to control everything through iTunes. Check the Apple store for refurbished Airport base stations and you'll save 20%-30%. (None in stock at the moment.)

For speakers, you might want to check out computer speaker systems that have sub-woofers (so-called "2.1" stereo"). No need to get anything fancier since AirTunes doesn't support streaming surround sound. If your main stereo system has optical inputs, you can connect the Express to it that way, which should give a clean signal that won't get affected

Re: full house sound system

[tubin]

this sounds like it could be a reasonable solution - I even have an airport express (which we use for travel; it lets us share a hotel room's wired network connection) so I can play with the idea without further investment.

In theory I could also probably use these as wireless repeaters in the house, improving the quality of my data network as well.

Apple really does seem to have the "right" answer for most problems, doesn't it? They should be paying you a commission, though, for all the products you've convinced me to buy (I love my iPhone, thanks for convincing me it was worth the $$)

[tksan]

Yes, make your own crust! Joy has some good ones.

If you're tree shopping, you might stop by the Garden Club of Houston plant bulb and plant mart, which starts next Thurs at San Felipe @ Bering. They sell trees there and provide a nice booklet of plant descriptions and recommendations. The people working all are very cheerful and happy to talk plants. It's where I get my tulips every year.

[tubin]

Sounds like fun.... do we need an Outing to go get plants and maybe have lunch one day?

[tksan]

I'm definitely going on Thursday to pick up my bulbs (pre-ordered).. and I am extra excited because my office building is right next door... I'll be able to stroll right over. It is worth it to go to the mart before Saturday because stuff starts selling out, but it's also worth looking at what's for sale and doing a little more online research, too, rather than buying something big on impulse. Want to have lunch Thurs or Fri? Normally I avoid Saturday because it gets insane!

[tubin]

Could we do Thursday? It appears I'm supposed to be at a conference Friday. My schedule should be flexible - so whatever logistics work for you.