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Pumbaa said:
The tricky part is knowing what is internet-dependent and not nowadays. Probably a good idea to pull the plug once in a while just to see what breaks.
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Not bad advice. Turns out I hadn’t allowed Sonos local network access from the iPad. It just never came up before.

After 45 minutes of no internet and getting it back, colors are more vivid, smells more intoxicating. It was like a brush with death. I’ve learned a lot in the last 90 minutes you guys.
 
Edd said:
I figuratively did that. I tried playing downloaded Spotify songs from my iPad to the Sonos system. Didn’t work even though they’re all Wi-Fi connected and Wi-Fi was working fine. It seems to need internet also which doesn’t make sense. I crossed off a couple of things on my To Do list over cellular, brushed my teeth, then internet came back online.

I really was just staring into space for too long, wondering what to do next. I’m 51, shouldn’t be so internet-dependent.
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More frequently than I’d like internet is down but wifi is up. Maybe Spotify needs a cross check over the net to verify proper access when transferring songs?
 
Huntn said:
More frequently than I’d like internet is down but wifi is up. Maybe Spotify needs a cross check over the net to verify proper access when transferring songs?
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That would not have surprised me but it was strictly an iPad setting with the Sonos app. On the whole, Spotify itself plays very nice with Sonos.
 
Edd said:
That would not have surprised me but it was strictly an iPad setting with the Sonos app. On the whole, Spotify itself plays very nice with Sonos.
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I'm looking at a Sonos Arc (soundbar). I want a more minimal audio solution, don't want to run wires, or deal with wireless, etc. It's supposed to be pretty amazing.
 
DT said:
I'm looking at a Sonos Arc (soundbar). I want a more minimal audio solution, don't want to run wires, or deal with wireless, etc. It's supposed to be pretty amazing.
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I recommend it strongly but I’m not an audiophile. I have a Playbase (not Dolby) with a couple more speakers in the kitchen and a bedroom. My place is small but when we move and the need arises, I won’t hesitate to upgrade the system. Worth it to me. As tech goes, it’s very non-glitchy.
 
Edd said:
Was enjoying a day off watching Squid Game and getting ready to hit the Peloton when my internet went out. It’s reminding me how remarkably reliable Comcast internet is in my area but I’m not handing it well.

Can’t watch Netflix, can’t Peloton. Halp!!
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get on a bike and ride with fat bottom girls
 
Visited a cool yard and love the tombstones. look close so many honored.

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fooferdoggie said:
Visited a cool yard and love the tombstones. look close so many honored.
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Oh wow, that's really fun, and what a neat concept with the gravestones! I see this is semi-pro, they've even got hours posted for tours o_O
 
We did phase two staging last night, our plan is to get a good 80-85% of the house setup for tonight. Generally we do a little, then most of it on Halloween day, but this has been fun getting more days out of all the effort, and we noticed all the folks around us who usually do decorations also put them out early too, so this has been a fun few days :D
 
Today so far = a few PITA change-of-season chores in the yard --in between threats of rain-- and some pre-winterizing work inside the house as well, the latter made somewhat less annoying by enlisting appropriate songs (and lyrics) from the inimitable Paul Butterfield Blues Band...

So now a coffee break and starting a catch-up with recent back issues of The New Yorker. Really admiring the October 11th cover, 'Magic Formula' by Luci Gutiérrez. Pretty much nails what makes my ol' stomping grounds memorable, although I haven't finished checking the math quite yet. 🤩


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Engineering props but also listening - and continuously adding to on-the-fly - our Halloween music playlist:

The Toadies - Tyler
The Toadies - Possum Kingdom
Scissor Sisters – I Can’t Decide
Concrete Blonde - Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)
Rob Zombie - Pussy Liquor
Rob Zombie - Dragula
Rob Zombie - Living Deal Girl
Type O Negative - Black No. 1


Hmm ....

Maybe I'll just share my ongoing Apple Music playlist :D
 
After the Browns game this afternoon, we're gonna head over to our daughter's to sit in the cold and hand out Halloween candy. Oh for joy.

Gotta come up with a good one-liner in case some dumb shit teenager shows up in a Trump "Fuck your feelings" shirt, as happened a couple of years ago.

So far all I got is "Nice zombie costume".
 
Punch him in the neck, and when he hits the ground say: "Consider my feelings fucked ... how are you YOU feeling?"
 
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