Members Lounge http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/index.php Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:43:25 +0000 8 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/72018-new-music/ After 5 Years... There is now a new Steel Standing Album! It is entitled Wreckage. It is ONLY available as a download at this point, but will be in a disc form before long. It hit iTunes on Monday and will slowly start to show up on all the other stuff like Amazon, Rhapsody, eMusic... It has 12 Songs, 2 that are acoustic, 2 that are new renditions of songs from the first album, and also includes the song dragSTAR that is the theme song to the upcoming NHRA TV show we wrote for. I hope those of you who are Steel Standing fans enjoy it! Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:43:25 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/72018-new-music/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/72017-new-car/ ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:39:22 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/72017-new-car/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/72008-something-new/
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Someone over at sports illustrated decided to link to MST in the article above. It generated over 35,000 hits in one day. Interesting! That put us over 108,000 page views that month.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:11:42 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71994-wow-check-this-out/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71993-happy-birthday-roadrage/ Thats right! Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:18:19 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71993-happy-birthday-roadrage/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71992-im-still-alive/ Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:09:32 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71992-im-still-alive/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71989-decision-time/
Classes start on Aug 22nd, which gives me just a couple days over two weeks left. I'm going to talk to HR on Monday to iron out all the final details but unless something crazy happens I'll be quitting my job to go back to school full time.

It's been a fantastic job actually. The pay exceeds anything I ever expect to make again, the company philosophy and people I work with are great, and it's allowed me to get into some really technical areas that usually aren't open for my position. That said, there's still a lot of limitation in where you can take this kind of job. I've only been here for 4.5 years, but I'm at the top of my field and quickly getting stagnant. I think it's the perfect time to get out. It's also shift work, which although it has its pros, can really wear on you. If I had kids yet, it would be very intrusive to that part of my life as well.

So, basically I'm sitting here wanting to throw up thinking about leaving such a great job and absolute financial security, but there will be no better time to do it. I'm 27, married with dual incomes, no kids, all the savings ready, refreshed in the classes I need from last semester, and my reputation at the company couldn't be any better.

Fukk...

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:55:35 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71989-decision-time/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71988-my-dang-ps3-died/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:45:47 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71988-my-dang-ps3-died/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71986-chevy-volt/ As part of GM Training I was sent to Greensboro, NC, today to learn about and drive the new Chevy Volt. AMAZING! This car kicks butt!!! At one point we drove the Volt and Prius back-to-back for comparison. The Prius was nowhere close and quite cheaply made in comparison. Of course, they are quite different vehicles, but still aimed at the same market and not a huge price difference. I highly recommend checking it out! If I can get a pic uploaded later I certainly will... Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:55:03 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71986-chevy-volt/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71980-new-monitor/ ) and last year I added a blueray burner to it. The downside of having added the blueray is I didn't upgrade my monitor and the blueray won't work without having a HD monitor connected via HDMI. I finally decided it was time to make the plunge and found a SWEET deal on Newegg for this one:
P-IPS ProArt Series Professional Monitor

As excited as I am to get it (should be at the house tomorrow) I'm a little nervous to see how some of the colors look on some other photos I've worked on recently... LOL! I'll be sure to give feedback on it and can't wait to get it hooked up!]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:59:03 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71980-new-monitor/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71979-movingagain/ Well its happening again. Moving to Sacramento CA, should be interesting but who knows hah. Wife got transfered with her work, which left us little choice. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:35:26 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71979-movingagain/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71978-bon-voyage/
Looks like there's some storm action going on down around the Caymans and Jamaica, which are two of our stops. We'll see how it goes.]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:09:50 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71978-bon-voyage/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71977-getting-called-out-ftl/
Well I was stupid enough to answer my phone and got called into work for nights. I'm a zombie...

Get off thurs morning at 5:30 then have to come back for my normal schedule on Friday 5:30 AM...]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 08:43:09 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71977-getting-called-out-ftl/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71976-monitor/ Mon, 16 May 2011 13:45:06 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71976-monitor/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71975-steel-standing/
I dunno if this link will work right, but maybe it'll take you to the facebook page...
Steel Standing Facebook]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 13:40:44 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71975-steel-standing/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71973-done/
I was borderline in one class, but think I crushed the final. If I got an A in both classes, then I'll talk to the advisor about going ahead and registering for classes in the fall. That could mean I could work until around Sept 1st. Right now I'm scheduled for a class in the summer, which would mean leaving around June 3rd. A little freedom sure feels good.]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 18:04:46 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71973-done/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71972-new-truck/ Got an 01 chevy 1500 hd crew cab 4x4. Not in bad shape. Runs good. Got a 6.0. Lol. Gas mileage sucks. I may try to get a pic up Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:42:52 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71972-new-truck/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71971-crickets/
]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:24:06 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71971-crickets/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71970-ghost/ Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:05:50 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71970-ghost/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71969-the-camaro-is-sold/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:30:05 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71969-the-camaro-is-sold/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71967-new-tv-time/ I just finished building a house and need a new tv. Got any suggestions? I need a tv that doesnt get any ghosting from fast moving objects as i will be playing xbox on it. Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:54:44 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71967-new-tv-time/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71966-new-gun/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:32:47 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71966-new-gun/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71960-it-took-a-while/ Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:22:09 +0000 http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71960-it-took-a-while/ http://www.mainstreamtopics.com/forums/topic/71959-first-camaro-convertibles/


And, while I was at it I took a pic of our row of Camaros, but this is only about 1/2 the Camaros on our lot...

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