My Current Studio

RVA said:
Additions and upgrades abound. Ask away of you see anything that catches your attention and want a close-up. The guitar in the photo is my "family build", Gene.


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Ha!!!! Foolish Mortal!!!

Behold My Studio and the sheer excess of my guitar collection!!!!!

Buuuuwahhh Haaaa Haaaa!!!!

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smitty_p said:
That’s cool and all, but it doesn’t explain why he’s trying to walk like Bigfoot.
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Nah, Bigfoot is walking like Munson!!

Nice spaces, Ray!
I wish I'd have gotten one of those task lights before this current amp build.
I think I will get back to my market research and make a purchase.....

Need a heater too; my basement is a bit chilly this time of year; 55-58° -ish.
the little ceramic I had for 20+ years finally went to Heater Heaven.
 
syscokid said:
Dang man! I bet you have to go thru a decontamination room before you enter your studio room... :shock:
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eSGEe said:
We had one of those "rumba" things was a gift -- some "well thinker" said -- YOU HAVE 9 DOGS you need this --- it made it 1 pass across the floor and the dog hair clogged it so bad it went into meltdown mode--------we returned it ---

We now have this
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Roomba's are awesome. The only animals allowed in my house are pit vipers. They do "shed," but its not the same as our daughter's German Shepard... :-)
 
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RVA said:
Do you really have snakes? They seem rather boring. At least fish swim around!
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Yes. I have two pit vipers. They are legally owned (under California Fish and Game laws) and in certified locking glass geraniums requiring two separate keys to access with all required labeling.

I am also a 'Viper Sitter,' in that I often care for collections of venomous snakes while the owners are on vacation. Most of these private collections are in laboratory settings and the snakes are used for venom collection. It's interestig that snakes seem to be able to sense things about people, in much the same way dogs seem able to sense things about people. I sometimes care for a zebra snake (a banded cobra) at a laboratory and it does not flare it's hood when I am near it. It is extremely calm and will come up to the glass and watch me. It will immediately flare and hiss when others approach it. Who knows???

The West African Gaboon Viper is my personal favorite, but I do not own one.

I had a pet Northern Pacific rattlesnake growing up. People used to scoff when I told them he would come when called, but there is a video currently on You Tube where a wrangler at Texas Reptile Zoo has a rattlesnake named 'Ruddy' who comes when called. Mine was very even tempered. Although not recommended, I free handled him regulary. I would take him out in the pasture and let him roam around, routi ely ferreting out and euthanizing gophers. He lived over 20 years.

Its interesting to watch them. They evaluate every single movement and you can see them working things out. They are highly intelligent creatures.

They are especially interesting when hunting. They employ stealth and concealment. Scientific research has revealed they actually dispense a dose of venom based on the size of their intended prey.

I recently got to see an Iranian Spider-Tailed Viper in person...a once in a lifetime experience. That was an amazing creature.

I am also the neighborhood snake wrangler. I do all the removal and relocation in our area, as we live near the edge of a remote wilderness.
 
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Unfortunately, it's hard to share herpetological interests with people because they don't understand it. Here's one my Northen Pacifics named 'Sonny' taken on one of our recent summer excursions out into the boondocks near our home. Note his relaxed body posture. This is his general temperament. He ventured off onto the shoulder of the road - moments after this photo was taken - and promptly euthanized and consumed a chipmunk.

They hibernate most of the winter months, so their environment must be controlled to simulate the seasons.

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Dont care for critters that can kill me ----- well collectively the farm COULD turn on me and I couldnt fight em ALL off -- -but in small war parties -- Im still BIG MAN ON CAMPUS ---

snakes-- the cats like to play with them -- the GEESE eat them though we dont get many snakes round these parts -- too much competition for vitals
 
eSGEe said:
Dont care for critters that can kill me ----- well collectively the farm COULD turn on me and I couldnt fight em ALL off -- -but in small war parties -- Im still BIG MAN ON CAMPUS ---

snakes-- the cats like to play with them -- the GEESE eat them though we dont get many snakes round these parts -- too much competition for vitals
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Growing up, I didn't fit in. Most kids were downright mean to me at least until I got bigger. I guess I identified with how much snakes were disliked.
 
interesting .......
I was 128lbs soaking wet till I was in my late 20's (I worked out-- I drank the 3000 calorie a pop Weider WEIGHT GAIN shakes-- nothing worked) I was 6' and 128 --looked like a Cambodian refuge ---
you learn to deflect the attacks-- talk your way out --use humor and wit-- and align with LARGE friends to have your back -- or thats what I did
Guess Im still doing it -- my 3 dogs are 90--100 -and 125 lbs . ... try and get in my house :)
if those three big ones dont see you -- I guarantee the other SEVEN smaller ones will and they will wake the big ones ....


snakes though-=-- those could be useful deterrents if nesting areas are strategically placed --- near valuables........hhhhhmmmmmmmmmmm

say Bobby -- you rent them things?
 
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