At 59 I'm one of the more senior citisens in this group - 3 grandkids, and semi-retired. Spent most of my career in banking, and was fortunate that my career led to oversees assignments in London and Tokyo, the latter a particularly educational experience.
After spending the past 40+ years living in major metropolitan centers I recently sold my coop in NYC, and now make what had been the summer home of my late wife and I in Southampton, NY my permanent home.
Having lost my partner of 25 years to cancer a year ago ending a 7 year battle, I slowly emerged from my funk helped in part by re-discovering my old hobby of music and audio equipment, in that order. I soon decided that my 20+ year old gear could use an updating, and was fortunate to discover Audiogon, where I've dabbled in some used equipment and leaned on many of you for advice.
I've beem looking around at some local businesses to take an interest in, and my first was to use my personal funds to set up a line of credit for a local dealer to fund the expanion his product lines. Obviously I'm not doing it to make a lot of money, but to keep the grey cells working and have some fun.
If anyone finds their way out to eastern Long Island please drop by - lots of audio gear, cds and lps - plus extra bedrooms and a pool in the backyard!
Happy New Year to All!!!
Doug (the grandkids call me Grandpa D)
After spending the past 40+ years living in major metropolitan centers I recently sold my coop in NYC, and now make what had been the summer home of my late wife and I in Southampton, NY my permanent home.
Having lost my partner of 25 years to cancer a year ago ending a 7 year battle, I slowly emerged from my funk helped in part by re-discovering my old hobby of music and audio equipment, in that order. I soon decided that my 20+ year old gear could use an updating, and was fortunate to discover Audiogon, where I've dabbled in some used equipment and leaned on many of you for advice.
I've beem looking around at some local businesses to take an interest in, and my first was to use my personal funds to set up a line of credit for a local dealer to fund the expanion his product lines. Obviously I'm not doing it to make a lot of money, but to keep the grey cells working and have some fun.
If anyone finds their way out to eastern Long Island please drop by - lots of audio gear, cds and lps - plus extra bedrooms and a pool in the backyard!
Happy New Year to All!!!
Doug (the grandkids call me Grandpa D)