Well! So there!

[in_the_blue]

I'm sure everybody's sick to pieces about cats and trauma, so I'll talk about something else. Hannah has discovered (gasp!) our record player. For those of you who are too young, a 'record' is a device that Muggles used to use a long time ago whereby a round flat piece of vinyl--into which had been pressed grooves of varying depths and widths--was used to make music. These antiques are hard to come by; they required the use of something called a 'needle' or 'stylus' to interpret the grooves and turn them into music.

It was almost like magic, but the product was flawed. It was easily damaged by heat and exposure to other elements, and had to be used in concert with an eckeltronic device called a 'record player' that was hooked up to a 'stereo.' Survivng specimens of records in good shape are very rare, but we happen to have several boxes containing these ancient artefacts.

Please don't tell the archaeologists.

So, like, the bummer about LPs (another term for 'records') is, like, the needle jumps around on them and makes the song skip. So it's hard to dance when they're on. CDs and MP3s are a lot more foolproof. But there's nothing like the sound of a needle skipping over vinyl to bring back memories of big hair, skinny black jeans, disco, and those party days.

Comments

[unioncityblue5.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I remember the first time I discovered my dad's old record player. I was hysterical at seeing it actually SPIN.

But then I got hooked, bought my own record player, discovered how much fun they are, and the rest is history...

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

Well, Debbie Harry, you'll be glad to know I found ALL my Blondie LPs. All of them. [hugs LPs]

I remember the days....

I feel so old.

[unioncityblue5.livejournal.com]

*loves the icon*

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

It's from Chamber of Icons (http://www.blotts.org/coi/) on page two of their 'Vintage' collection. You, too, can have it.

[blanket-cape.livejournal.com]

Like, oh my god. [does cheerleader head tilt] Like, I totally can't believe that you like found one of those. Like. That's like so retro that it's like modern, 'kay?

Sounds fun though. I don't think I've ever even seen one.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

The avatar says it all.

[blanket-cape.livejournal.com]

Okay. :D Now I've seen one. :P

[chrysantza.livejournal.com]

When I was a teenager, I had a "record player" and listened to "records."

See Crystal. See Crystal feel old. "I feel old," says Crystal. See Crystal turn to drugs, drink, and debauching young men in order to recapture her lost youth.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

See Gwynne join her. See Gwynne get on the next flight to the Bay Area.

Bad dog.

[livii.livejournal.com]

We have a turntable, it's DJ quality though not a double-deck. (See, I can use slang too! Heh.) Billy has a fair-sized collection of vinyl, most electronica and real hip-hop is still released on vinyl because that's what many DJs prefer to play at clubs. We had a spin party once, it was great.

I still covet my mom's collection of original Beatles releases on vinyl. I've probably listened to them more than she has. Maybe I can make a claim on that...

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

I used to have a ton of Beatles LPs. I think my ex kept them when we got divorced. [evil glare] And where's my Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols album anyhow? [really evil glare] And all my ska, all those Two-Tone releases? Hmm... time for a CD-buying spree.

[chrysantza.livejournal.com]

I have an Evil Ex-Boyfriend who "kept" an assload of my stuff. Including some CD's.

He "denied" ever having seen them (and my amethyst ring, too) but my revenge is that the last time I saw him, he looked older than me even though he's eight years younger. :p Aaaand he's living in Arizona and he hates the heat and sunburns easily. Hee. Karma usually catches up with these sorts of people.

Now come on down and help me drink, drug and debauch. Aleister Monster says that he will gladly accept tummy rubs, too.

[in-the-blue.livejournal.com]

"Assload."

I love it. Can I use it?

I moved 3,000 miles away from my ex. I like it that way.

Revenge is a dish that's best served with relish. I'm ready for my evening of debauchery now, Mr. DeMille.

[wrm-fzzs.livejournal.com]

You don't know me and I don't know you well, but I know you could definately use some warm fuzzies right now.

You are a caring person. It's great to see how much you love animals. You are a good friend and loved by a great many people. I know it's hard right now but keep hope. From one cat lover to another, you are doing an amazing thing. You have a good heart. Keep it, even in the hard times.

I hope Jack comes back to you.