Well guys, first and foremost to all the Dad's out there, Happy Father's Day! Usually we're celebrated in the media as incompetent buffoons or jerk offs who can't figure out what it is to man up and be "Daddy". Anyone can "father" a child, it takes someone special to be "Dad" or "Daddy", ride it out until the day they die for their kids, becoming a friend and mentor as well as a grandparent.
In honor of this, my kids selected what boomboxes of mine had qualities that fit the bill in the boombox world. The criteria was timeless, looks, power, sound, and features . My wife of course couldn't select just one. She had 1, 1A, and 1B. With there being a clear one but the others deserving mention. You'll see what those are. My adopted great nephew (noted for clarity, and henceforth referred to as "son".) saw things from a smaller perspective.
I have a wonderful family that puts up with a lot out of me as a husband and father, but they'll tell me quick, "You're not perfect, but you fit us perfectly." I love them dearly.
So here we go the selections by my family, starting from youngest to the wife whose age shall not be mentioned lest I risk :jason: .
Jackson, Son, Age: 7
Pioneer SK-Q10SV
Why he chose it? "Because it looks fun and I can carry it. But I also like the Sansui FX-300 but it won't fit on my Hot Wheels truck."
Trey, Son, Age: 15
Telefunken Hi-Fi Studio 1
Why he chose it? "Because it looks great, has lots of bass, and I want it. Plus it's too heavy to carry around and risk screwing it up. Remember...I want it and the Sansui CP-7 when you die."
Mya, Daughter, Age: 16
Fisher PH-492
Why she chose it? "It looks really good, it's huge, and it's strong like you...and did I mention it's loud like you? It's loud in a good way...you're just loud."
Vivyanne, Daughter, Age: 21
PIoneer CK-3 w/CT-C9W Double Logic Deck
Why she chose it? "It's really pretty and it sounds really good, plus all the little buttons are cute. Are you thinking of giving it to me when I move back out?"
La-Tunya (Mrs. Oldskool), Wife, Age: "If you tell them I'll..." :judge:
Hitachi TRK-9900W
Why she chose it? "It was a Valentine's day gift. So it belongs on the list, plus it has all the qualities I knew you wanted it for. Plus it reminds me of you...overly complicated."
Marantz CRS-8000
Why she chose it? "It is a super looking box. It oozes quality and it even has an extra mouth...which I swear sometimes you have."
ISP-SC800
Why she chose it? " It's neither perfection nor failure. But the best there is out there close to perfection...like you. They only get one picture...because your guys are like strange women who want what I've got. The ISP like you...is MINE!!!"
I am truly blessed. What say your kids and wives/significant others?
Going to chill out for the rest of the evening here with wifey after a lovely steak dinner and wine...
In honor of this, my kids selected what boomboxes of mine had qualities that fit the bill in the boombox world. The criteria was timeless, looks, power, sound, and features . My wife of course couldn't select just one. She had 1, 1A, and 1B. With there being a clear one but the others deserving mention. You'll see what those are. My adopted great nephew (noted for clarity, and henceforth referred to as "son".) saw things from a smaller perspective.
I have a wonderful family that puts up with a lot out of me as a husband and father, but they'll tell me quick, "You're not perfect, but you fit us perfectly." I love them dearly.
So here we go the selections by my family, starting from youngest to the wife whose age shall not be mentioned lest I risk :jason: .
Jackson, Son, Age: 7
Pioneer SK-Q10SV
Why he chose it? "Because it looks fun and I can carry it. But I also like the Sansui FX-300 but it won't fit on my Hot Wheels truck."
Trey, Son, Age: 15
Telefunken Hi-Fi Studio 1
Why he chose it? "Because it looks great, has lots of bass, and I want it. Plus it's too heavy to carry around and risk screwing it up. Remember...I want it and the Sansui CP-7 when you die."
Mya, Daughter, Age: 16
Fisher PH-492
Why she chose it? "It looks really good, it's huge, and it's strong like you...and did I mention it's loud like you? It's loud in a good way...you're just loud."
Vivyanne, Daughter, Age: 21
PIoneer CK-3 w/CT-C9W Double Logic Deck
Why she chose it? "It's really pretty and it sounds really good, plus all the little buttons are cute. Are you thinking of giving it to me when I move back out?"
La-Tunya (Mrs. Oldskool), Wife, Age: "If you tell them I'll..." :judge:
Hitachi TRK-9900W
Why she chose it? "It was a Valentine's day gift. So it belongs on the list, plus it has all the qualities I knew you wanted it for. Plus it reminds me of you...overly complicated."
Marantz CRS-8000
Why she chose it? "It is a super looking box. It oozes quality and it even has an extra mouth...which I swear sometimes you have."
ISP-SC800
Why she chose it? " It's neither perfection nor failure. But the best there is out there close to perfection...like you. They only get one picture...because your guys are like strange women who want what I've got. The ISP like you...is MINE!!!"
I am truly blessed. What say your kids and wives/significant others?
Going to chill out for the rest of the evening here with wifey after a lovely steak dinner and wine...
