New pair of boots starts me serious street heeling.

[JeffB]

Well here's the article gang enjoy. And no my job is not at stake, but I will have fewer hours.

http://www.onlinesen...2013-02-02.html

Yes, most interesting indeed. That article certainly did make for good reading, Shafted. Still, having one's work hours cut in this shaky economy can't be a good thing. Sadly, in this era of multiplexes, small theaters are archaic these days as they've been turned into churches, concert venues, playhouses for small theater companies or simply torn down. Good luck to you, my friend.

[ilikekicks]

I love the older smaller theaters and analog sound. I have one ' digital ' amp and somewhere around 15 Tube ( A/B types ). That theater is amazing! Small, clean, maintained.. I dont go to modern theaters anymore as I just dont like them. I wait for netflix or something to come out or I just dont bother. There arent many movies that interest me as of late. I dig the sweater in the one pic. I like extra-long sleeves. Be well! -Ilk

[Shafted]

Hey guys here is a link to a wikipedia article.

http://en.wikipedia..../Digital_cinema

It's the ugly truth about digital cinema. Most of what I already knew is in there. Much of the Sentinel article contradicts this article. It comes right out and calls 35mm a superior technology. It also shows a massive preservation cost for digital.

I may or may not loose hours because our 4 person staff will have to be reduced to 3, so I actually may pick up extra nights.

Thanks for the sweater comment ILK. I was a Christmas present from my mom and dad. They know I like oversize sweaters (but not heels and skinny jeans).

The print version of the article blew me away. It was front page local news. It took up more than half the front page of the local news with a substantial amount on the next page. I really didn't expect this. I figured it would be in the entertainment and lifestyle section.

This morning at church people kind of caught me by surprise and recognized me in the paper.

[AZShoeNut]

Hey Shafted, It was a very interesting article and a great picture of you. I am glad that you still have hours but I really hope that you are able to maintain your lifestyle doing the kind of work that you enjoy doing. Notes that you have made in the past about doing more of what you love for work have been inspiring. Best, Larry

[Guest]

glad to hear you are a projectionist there shafted, do you ever wear any boots while your working?

[Shafted]

glad to hear you are a projectionist there shafted, do you ever wear any boots while your working?

ROFL Lately since my discovery of super skinny jeans, nearly every day. I very much like the super skinny jean and stiletto boot for myself.

Hey Shafted,

It was a very interesting article and a great picture of you. I am glad that you still have hours but I really hope that you are able to maintain your lifestyle doing the kind of work that you enjoy doing. Notes that you have made in the past about doing more of what you love for work have been inspiring.

Best,

Larry

Thanks. I was pretty happy with it

Maintaining my lifestyle will be easy as I'm very self sufficient.

[JeffB]

ROFL Lately since my discovery of super skinny jeans, nearly every day. I very much like the super skinny jean and stiletto boot for myself.

I bought a pair of sharp looking skinny jeans at Penney's on Saturday. Tried the on back home and they look awesome, especially with knee high boots. Can't wait to take them out for a spin on a future jaunt!

[Steve63130]

Shafted, good article and great photos. Hope you get to keep your hours. Tell your boss we here at HHPlace said you deserve a raise! Steve

[mlroseplant]

It was a very nice article. I'm glad to hear that they will maintain at least one "real" projector.

[Shafted]

This morning at breakfast, coffee and WiFi at McDonald's I got quite a bit of recognition from the regulars for the article. They kept accusing me of being famous, heels and all. It was a real test of one's humility.,

[kneehighs]

This morning at breakfast, coffee and WiFi at McDonald's I got quite a bit of recognition from the regulars for the article. They kept accusing me of being famous, heels and all.

It was a real test of one's humility.,

As CS Lewis said "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less". Fame when humbly managed can achieve results at warp speed. Maybe this is a building block for some sort of future contribution you were meant to make to the world?

[Shafted]

Wow, I thinks it's time for an update. Well first off the conversion to digital is complete at the theatre. We have a new 3 chip Christie 2K machine (2048x1080 pixels), My opinion of the image quality is that the image is very sharp overall without the dust which often plagues film. However the image lacks some detail. It's no where near as horrific as 1080P HD TV (I find people tend to look like they are made of plastic on HD TV). Despite the limited resolution the movie files are very low compression judging by the file size. Snitch was more than 150GB (our first digital movie). For those audio nuts like myself, the Dolby digital sound processor drives 4 of the 6 Crown amplifier channels (3 stereo amps with expansion for surround channels). Those in turn drive the 4 JBL theatre speakers behind the screen (3 speakers and 1 subwoofer). Each of the speakers consist of a woofer enclosure with a very large tweeter (dynamic horn type) on top. Each woofer enclosure consists of two 15 inch woofers in a ported enclosure. If not completely impressed with the picture, I was impressed with the sound. It's very in your face. On another note, I've noticed that I've received some sideways glances at McDonald's in the morning. Caught one guy stealing multiple glaces at my stiletto boots. He was having one of those reboot moments for sure. I should probably mention that during the transition to digital and the training received from the vendor, I was wearing stiletto boots and skinny jeans the whole time.

[ilikekicks]

Wow, I thinks it's time for an update.

YEP!

For those audio nuts like myself, the Dolby digital sound processor drives 4 of the 6 Crown amplifier channels (3 stereo amps with expansion for surround channels). Those in turn drive the 4 JBL theatre speakers behind the screen (3 speakers and 1 subwoofer). Each of the speakers consist of a woofer enclosure with a very large tweeter (dynamic horn type) on top. Each woofer enclosure consists of two 15 inch woofers in a ported enclosure.

Crown? Are they FET type or full digital?

I was impressed with the sound. It's very in your face.

Its definetly more crisp then A/B rectifier type power amps, but it often lacks the true warmth of signal. My audio setup for listening is a hybrid of both.

On another note, I've noticed that I've received some sideways glances at McDonald's in the morning. Caught one guy stealing multiple glaces at my stiletto boots. He was having one of those reboot moments for sure.

I should probably mention that during the transition to digital and the training received from the vendor, I was wearing stiletto boots and skinny jeans the whole time.

What did their trainer think? He wasnt curious? No questions?

[Shafted]

Looks like I'll have to dig up more equipment info for those inquiring minds. Nope, they guy training us didn't let on if he found it odd or not. Not a peep.

[Shafted]

Tonight at the theatre we had one customer, a gorgeous blonde wearing black leggings a black lace top and gray suede stiletto pumps came in with her boyfriend. It appears we were both looking at each other taking visual notes. You know that she was a looker when the married guy I worked with couldn't help but asked me if I noticed her. He accused me of not seeing the same thing he did, but I assured him I saw that and so much more.

[Thighbootguy]

Hmmm... wonder what your co-worker saw?

[Shafted]

Hmmm... wonder what your co-worker saw?

The tease of black lace.

[Thighbootguy]

I suspect your co-worker is one of those folks that typically looks up in the world (where things like lace tops are) rather than someone that is looking more down to earth (where the gray suede stiletto pumps are) or someone that takes a wider view of things (and sees there is a boyfriend). We all generally see the important stuff...it's just all a matter of perspective.

It appears we were both looking at each other taking visual notes.

We can only wonder at the notes she took, but I was wondering about the ones you took?

[Shafted]

Oh God, where do I begin with what happened to me today on my way to the theatre. I stopped at convenience store in Skowhegan to pick up some stuff before heading to Pittsfield. I was wearing my American Eagle skinny jeans with an American Eagle white canvas double row grommited belt. On top I was wearing my theatre tee with my Frederick's of Hollywood black pinstripe blazer with black satin lapels. I was booted in my kneehigh black suede stilletto boots with a four inch gold stiletto heel and gold sole My hair has been cut as I have a wedding to attend Saturday. So my current hairstyle is a classic pageboy cut as this is what will grow out with the least amount of "pain". I have to admit after having it for a couple of days, I'm starting to like it. I'll be slicking it back mafia style for the wedding. Anyway back to the story. As I got out of my truck at the store, I noticed the car that pulled up next to me. Got out, went in. I'm sure they saw me. Inside I did my usual business and headed back out to my truck. As I got to the drivers side door, well here's the word for word account. I s&^t you not. Two people were in the vehicle next to mine. A nice looking woman in the drivers seat, and a rather large guy in the passenger seat with his window rolled down. Guy: Those are some awesome boots. Girl: (gigling) Me: Thanks. Guy: I kind of have a high heel fetish. Girl: (starting to lose control of laugh reflex) Me: As long as I don't figure into that anywhere. Girl: (now laughing hysterically, OMG! Did she just hit her head on the steering wheel?) Guy: Is it because I'm fat? Me: No, that's not it. At that point all three of us are laughing. Then the guy they were waiting for inside came out and was probably trying to figure out what was going on between them and the guy in heels he saw in the store. Later in Pittsfield I decided to stop for an early dinner at the local chinese resteurant. Now I'd seen the wife of the owner of the store before, but not like this. She was wearing a black sweater dress with gray heather leggings and a pair of 3 inch pumps with a narrow cuban style heel. She was looking very fine. She then strikes up a conversation with me (ding, she's never done that before). Hmm!

[Impala]

Seems like you and the girl had some fun!

[bluejay]

Great story, Shafted. As I have posted before, I have experienced lots of positive comments while wearing heels. Thanks for the post. Happy Heeling, bluejay

[Gudulitooo]

Seems like the guy succeeded in entertaining his girl. To me the whole fun for the girl was the parody of a converation between one completely fake and burlesque fetishist (the fat guy) and one labelled as fetishist (guess who) and supposedly mistaking it for a serious conversation. This reminds me the french movie "Le dîner de cons" with Villeret, recently remade under the title "the dinner game" according to wiki. The guy was so focused on his prank and self confident he did not even adapt his sayings to what you answered. Best Eric

[Shafted]

Update time! I now have a new cheesy $40 Vivitar digital camera. I have updated my gallery to show off the new Frederick's of Hollywood pinstripe blazer with black satin lapels. I also going to start a new album with the theatre's digital cinema equipment for those interested.

[Impala]

Looks good to me!

[Curt]

Hey shafted, I saw your new pics. You look good! Too bad the photos weren't a little bigger, but nice to see some new photos of you. What do you wear this time of year, boots or shoes? I can wear boots all year round.

[Shafted]

In answer to your question, both! And thank you both.

[Shafted]

Too bad the photos weren't a little bigger, but nice to see some new photos of you.

The photo's posted actually are bigger. If you right click on an image in the view that shows only one images with scrolling thumbnails below, if you right click, you can select the full size image.

[Shafted]

Okay gang the last couple of days have been rather extraordinary. I've had four separate women compliment me on my footwear choice, and one, even said I have the legs of a supermodel. I think I must be doing something right. They sure know how to stroke my ego.

[dww]

Should have gone to specsavers. Sorry Mr Shafted could not resist standard joke here in the uk, even the adverts are good. One of the best when a farmer shears his own sheep dog.

[JeffB]

Okay gang the last couple of days have been rather extraordinary.

I've had four separate women compliment me on my footwear choice, and one, even said I have the legs of a supermodel. I think I must be doing something right. They sure know how to stroke my ego.

Good for you, my friend! Keep on doing what you're doing!