Comments on: Seven days, four auctions, four companies, and three states http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/ Award winning applications of marketing and technology in the auction industry Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:31:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: John http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-32 John Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:29:12 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-32 I guess it all depends on the class - but I'm with you. The worst passengers are the crying babies... A few months back, I had one in front of me, and I nearly locked myself in the bathroom to get some quiet time! Political thought in Russia 19th century - yikes. That's some pretty heavy reading. How in the world did you ever get hooked into the Russian scene anyways? I've tried several times to read about their history, and often get easily distracted from the book - unlike most books I read. Phil Collins soothing - now you are dating yourself into some good music. One of my all time favorite discs is his "Serious Hits... Live!" disc. Very good, makes me smile, and puts me to sleep every time!! "Easy Lover" and "Groovy Kind of Love" are definitely my favorites! I guess it all depends on the class - but I’m with you. The worst passengers are the crying babies… A few months back, I had one in front of me, and I nearly locked myself in the bathroom to get some quiet time!

Political thought in Russia 19th century - yikes. That’s some pretty heavy reading. How in the world did you ever get hooked into the Russian scene anyways? I’ve tried several times to read about their history, and often get easily distracted from the book - unlike most books I read.

Phil Collins soothing - now you are dating yourself into some good music. One of my all time favorite discs is his “Serious Hits… Live!” disc. Very good, makes me smile, and puts me to sleep every time!! “Easy Lover” and “Groovy Kind of Love” are definitely my favorites!

]]> By: JRH http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-31 JRH Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:11:47 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-31 I would prefer to read a book as well, required reading for class or not, but sometimes there are some passengers that I cannot block out, no matter how hard I try. For example, when I was coming from ATL to MSP the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I was sitting next to this ass of a man. So, I try to ignore him and start to read (a book about political thought in Russia in the 19th century; I'm sure I looked like a snob - oh well, don't care). However, this man opened up his mouth and his voice sounded like a combination of the lead singer of "Canned Heat" and Michael McDonald (solo MM, not part of Doobies - think "Takin' it to the Streets"), and I could not block this obnoxious voice out, so I had to listen to iPod. Perhaps had his voice been as soothing as Phil Collins' voice, then I would have been more apt to concentrate on my book. I would prefer to read a book as well, required reading for class or not, but sometimes there are some passengers that I cannot block out, no matter how hard I try. For example, when I was coming from ATL to MSP the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I was sitting next to this ass of a man. So, I try to ignore him and start to read (a book about political thought in Russia in the 19th century; I’m sure I looked like a snob - oh well, don’t care). However, this man opened up his mouth and his voice sounded like a combination of the lead singer of “Canned Heat” and Michael McDonald (solo MM, not part of Doobies - think “Takin’ it to the Streets”), and I could not block this obnoxious voice out, so I had to listen to iPod. Perhaps had his voice been as soothing as Phil Collins’ voice, then I would have been more apt to concentrate on my book.

]]> By: John http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-27 John Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:02:43 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-27 I really like Billy Joel. Some would say my music tastes border on the poor side. I like my 80s and 90s music with a mix of the 00s. My music collection is so eclectic, and frankly, I don't care what others think of my collection. It's not like I'm throwin' huge parties where others are "forced" to listen to my collection. Yet, I do like your "broadcasting" of your "great music" taste. I'm guessin' some of your family members are not too keen on that practice?!?! Thanks for the tip on the iPod. Others have made a similar comment. I'm not sure that I'd use it much in the plane. I'd rather get a book and get lost in it while flying. It's almost habit that I stop at the bookstore in the airport and get ripped on the price but get a book I end up enjoying and finishing in my travels. I really like Billy Joel. Some would say my music tastes border on the poor side. I like my 80s and 90s music with a mix of the 00s. My music collection is so eclectic, and frankly, I don’t care what others think of my collection. It’s not like I’m throwin’ huge parties where others are “forced” to listen to my collection. Yet, I do like your “broadcasting” of your “great music” taste. I’m guessin’ some of your family members are not too keen on that practice?!?!

Thanks for the tip on the iPod. Others have made a similar comment. I’m not sure that I’d use it much in the plane. I’d rather get a book and get lost in it while flying. It’s almost habit that I stop at the bookstore in the airport and get ripped on the price but get a book I end up enjoying and finishing in my travels.

]]> By: JRH http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-25 JRH Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:11:21 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-25 I don't use my Ipod for my car. I've never been able to get a good reception on it and I can't be bothered to fool around with the dials. My iPod is usually used for my commute from MSP to ATL, but I also plug it into my speakers (from Target, 100 or so clams) to broadcast my great music taste to everyone when I feel like it. I used to be embarassed to say that I like Billy Joel (his insistance on wearing black Lee jeans is sad), but he's got some great tunes. "Only the Good Die Young" is great too. I don’t use my Ipod for my car. I’ve never been able to get a good reception on it and I can’t be bothered to fool around with the dials. My iPod is usually used for my commute from MSP to ATL, but I also plug it into my speakers (from Target, 100 or so clams) to broadcast my great music taste to everyone when I feel like it.

I used to be embarassed to say that I like Billy Joel (his insistance on wearing black Lee jeans is sad), but he’s got some great tunes. “Only the Good Die Young” is great too.

]]> By: John http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-19 John Sat, 08 Dec 2007 23:43:02 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-19 JRH, Thanks for the heads up on the music. I believe my car comes equipped with XM radio. "We didn't start the fire" - oh, what a classic. I'm ashamed to admit, it's a part of my collection. I'm looking forward to checking out XM. I've toyed with getting a receiver in the past. Also, I keep thinkin' I should buy an iPod for my music collection on iTunes. However, I'm not sure if I'd use it in the car. Any insight? I'm afraid it'd be a new toy that gathered dust. JRH,

Thanks for the heads up on the music. I believe my car comes equipped with XM radio. “We didn’t start the fire” - oh, what a classic. I’m ashamed to admit, it’s a part of my collection. I’m looking forward to checking out XM. I’ve toyed with getting a receiver in the past.

Also, I keep thinkin’ I should buy an iPod for my music collection on iTunes. However, I’m not sure if I’d use it in the car. Any insight? I’m afraid it’d be a new toy that gathered dust.

]]> By: JRH http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-18 JRH Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:56:23 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-18 Since you are driving (and you seem to enjoy music), I strongly suggest that you get Sirius radio. I didn't want it, but on a recommendation, I got it for a road trip. I was pleasantly suprized by the whole idea. The channel tuning is a pain, but at the same time there are some magestical tunes you will hear that you've completely forgotten about over time (think of all the guilty pleasures just waiting for you like "We Didn't Start the Fire" or "Another Day in Paradise" or "Photograph"). And if you get bored with the music, you can always change it to talk radio, CNN, Fox News, Howard Stern, or even more enteraining, the Playboy channel. Since you are driving (and you seem to enjoy music), I strongly suggest that you get Sirius radio. I didn’t want it, but on a recommendation, I got it for a road trip. I was pleasantly suprized by the whole idea. The channel tuning is a pain, but at the same time there are some magestical tunes you will hear that you’ve completely forgotten about over time (think of all the guilty pleasures just waiting for you like “We Didn’t Start the Fire” or “Another Day in Paradise” or “Photograph”). And if you get bored with the music, you can always change it to talk radio, CNN, Fox News, Howard Stern, or even more enteraining, the Playboy channel.

]]> By: John http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-15 John Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:05:33 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-15 Thanks for the tips! I arrive midday on Sunday and have a pretty quiet day on Monday. I'll have to hit up the Silver Legacy. A little Vegas action in Reno would be cool with me - 'though it's always a bit different when I'm chillin on my own in a new town. I've never driven in the mountains (short of a trip to Hoover Dam which isn't really the mountains), so I should be in for some fun. My rental is a small car - it should be a fun twisting ride into "Sac-Town" - hopefully the roads are passable and I can keep it under 85! ;) Thanks for the tips! I arrive midday on Sunday and have a pretty quiet day on Monday. I’ll have to hit up the Silver Legacy. A little Vegas action in Reno would be cool with me - ‘though it’s always a bit different when I’m chillin on my own in a new town.

I’ve never driven in the mountains (short of a trip to Hoover Dam which isn’t really the mountains), so I should be in for some fun. My rental is a small car - it should be a fun twisting ride into “Sac-Town” - hopefully the roads are passable and I can keep it under 85! ;)

]]> By: dpe http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-14 dpe Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:37:14 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-14 John- Sounds like a lot of work.... but a lot of fun. I have been to Reno 6 times now I think, you will have some fun. If you get a chance check out the Silver Legacy it is very cool Inside, closest thing you get to Vegas in that part of the state. The ride in the mountains to Sac-Town even scared me... well it was more my driving 85 in a minivan going around corners. Have fun, and don't work to hard!!! John-

Sounds like a lot of work…. but a lot of fun. I have been to Reno 6 times now I think, you will have some fun. If you get a chance check out the Silver Legacy it is very cool Inside, closest thing you get to Vegas in that part of the state.

The ride in the mountains to Sac-Town even scared me… well it was more my driving 85 in a minivan going around corners.

Have fun, and don’t work to hard!!!

]]> By: Chad http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Chad Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:44:22 +0000 http://johndschultz.com/seven-days-four-auctions-four-companies-and-three-states/#comment-13 That's too bad that you're heading to Sacto instead of San Jose. I guess you'll just have to come out to San Francisco for New Years then. That’s too bad that you’re heading to Sacto instead of San Jose. I guess you’ll just have to come out to San Francisco for New Years then.

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