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My Almost-daily Journal |
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| About I love trying out new things, especially when it comes to internet technology. I never really kept a journal, but it's something that I've always wanted to do. Now, everybody will get a chance to look inside my twisted, and somewhat-warped mind.
I've also subscribed to Audio Blog, so a few times a week, I'll leave actual voice blogs. Very cool!XML Newsfeed Previous Posts
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Monday, September 05, 2005
Labor Day Weekend FunWe didn't accomplish anything of epic proportions this weekend, other than relish the joys of Mark and Linda's wedding, and play dressup as John and Jane Doe Consumer. Mark and Linda's wedding was awesome. I love outdoor weddings. They got married outside the Rochester Museum (there was even an archaeological dig site of some relic log cabin). and the reception was at San Marino Club. Pictures of course on already published. The next day, after surviving a hangover, we did a little window shopping, looking for rugs, Nikon D70's, plasma TV's, and we even reconoitered Costco. My take on Costco: We finally bit the bullet and purchased a membership at Costco. We were probably the last family in Sterling Heights to get one. They don't accept credit cards other than American Express or your bank's debit card. Hmmm... so much for accumulating points on our Amazon.com credit card. Also, the only difference between the Gibralter Trade Center and Costco is that the vendors leave Costco before the store opens. Sure, everything is a little cheaper, but the choices made me feel like I was stuck in an interactive QVC rerun. What's up with no bags at the checkout? And what's up with getting strip-searched at the exit? The membership is novel, and will probably be used well when we're getting ready to bunker down for Hurricane Leroy... not really sure what we're going to do with a 24-pack of lint rollers. We also did a little camera and plasma shopping. I'm ready to make my big-ticket purchases of a Nikon N70s and some sort of plasma TV... either a 42" or 50", in either Panasonic, Pioneer or Pioneer Elite flavor. Hope everybody is having a great Labor Day weekend! It's going to be a little tough this year, biting into a juicy 1/2 pound hamburger, knowing there are people still seeking refuge a few thousand miles south of us. posted by Dino at 12:00 AM (permanent link)
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I went with the 42" Panasonic monitor only. Scrapped the full TV given the home theater system would eliminate its sound anyways. I did a bunch of research and the Panasonic was at the top of the class for picture. It was a year or so ago but they still should be up there
Looks like I might go with the 50" Panasonic or Pioneer. If Pioneer Elite drops their prices more, perhaps I'll get the 42". Everything I've read, Pioneer Elite is king of the hill, followed by a close tie with Panasonic and Pioneer (standard). Still don't know what to get. The longer I wait, the more prices drop. I can get a Panasonic 50" plasma for $2800 or $3000 from Ford Marketplace direct from Panasonice. Price at retail vendors is $3500 for same tv.
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