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A lot of people know who the Gecko is but don’t realize that it is an acronym for the Government Employees Insurance Company. GEICO is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States.This was a Northern California institution, but some of you may have been stationed out here in the military.
AGE Department Stores was a small Bay Area chain of membership-based discount department stores. The chain was operated by the non-profit Affiliated Government Employees'
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GEICO is now owned by Berkshire Hathaway run by Warren Buffet.A lot of people know who the Gecko is but don’t realize that it is an acronym for the Government Employees Insurance Company. GEICO is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States.
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My first was the Tascam Porta One...I don't remember what I paid for it:My first 4 track, the Fostex X15, below $500 back in the dayView attachment 4758326
I remember those toilet stall locks. Nothing worse than having to go right now and no coins to use.
What is worse is getting on the floor and scooting under the door. Ew!I remember those toilet stall locks. Nothing worse than having to go right now and no coins to use.
Better thanWhat is worse is getting on the floor and scooting under the door. Ew!
-ing one's self.I wonder how many people saw that and left their contributions right outside of the door

Trash can. In the Navy, sometimes called the spit(sp?) can.I wonder how many people saw that and left their contributions right outside of the door![]()
Any clue what's available?Wow never thought I would ever see a vinyl record club again but Amazon is starting a monthly subscription service. I still have a nice Turntable and stylus...tempting!
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I just got the email so not sure.Any clue what's available?
I just got the email so not sure.
This parts a little scary:
Umm if it's some of the over digitized "music" converted to vinyl...no Thanks!
- GET AN ESSENTIAL ALBUM, EVERY MONTH - Join the club and receive one must-own record from the Golden Era of Vinyl (1960s-1970s) each month, handpicked by the experts at Amazon Music.
Define essential and experts.I just got the email so not sure.
This parts a little scary:
Umm if it's some of the over digitized "music" converted to vinyl...no Thanks!
- GET AN ESSENTIAL ALBUM, EVERY MONTH - Join the club and receive one must-own record from the Golden Era of Vinyl (1960s-1970s) each month, handpicked by the experts at Amazon Music.
Some of the early digital re-masters CD's converted back to vinyl sounded horrible.