IDM Mailing Archive

Irene wrote:

quoted 1 line IDM-aside : anybody know whether The Black Dog took their name from

>>IDM-aside : anybody know whether The Black Dog took their name from

the eponymous Led Zep track? Ah well, probably not, but "Bytes" makes an excellent title in the land of puns.<< and BWY says:

quoted 1 line I always assumed it was a reference to depression, or being depressed.<<

>>I always assumed it was a reference to depression, or being depressed.<<

I think it's a reference to Anubis from Egyptian mythology. Go look at their website for all the background info you'd possibly want to know about these boys. I lost the link (smack) but it's pretty easy to find.

quoted 1 line Do any of you with *large* record collections have horror stories about the sheer weight o

>>Do any of you with *large* record collections have horror stories about the sheer weight of your records damaging your living quarters? I finall y built a bunch of shelves so I now have all my vinyl and CDs in one room , and the question crossed my mind of whether the weight could actually do structural damage to the floor over time??! I do have all the shelves placed against walls, as opposed to center of room, etc.<<

You should get rid of all your furniture just to be on the safe side. That way you have at least a few hundred extra pounds that can be used for more records. And they sell extremely light inflatable couches and things at Target, if you don't want to sacrifice comfort. Yank me doodle. Dandy! CC. Listen: Ae - Basscadet EP Watch: X-Files: Fight the Future