The Bassists Who Back into Parking Spaces Club

GlennW · #1 01-05-2009, 10:11 PM

I know I'm not alone. Let's start a club for all the bassists who back into parking spaces. It makes a quick getaway so much easier.

dmusic148 · #2 01-05-2009, 10:14 PM

I'm in! But I do it because it makes loadin/out easier with my hatchback. I'd like number 3 please.

Beyer160 · #3 01-05-2009, 10:16 PM

I do it purely to show off- I can't believe how many people just can't drive in reverse.

sirpug · #4 01-05-2009, 10:16 PM

Ha, I'm in. I like to leave my escape options open. Always have an escape plan because you never know!!!!

PS; I also like to sit in corner tables with my back to a wall so I have a clear view of the bar.

dewi · #5 01-05-2009, 10:19 PM

well matter of factly, it was put out in a memo that when i park my work truck i have to back in. Dont want anybody to be ran the heck over. But not while i play bass, that would be irresponsible.

FanOfAlice · #6 01-05-2009, 10:20 PM

i like to show off the reverse skills also. i agree its astonishing how many people can not back up in a controlled manner

Beyer160 · #7 01-05-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirpug

PS; I also like to sit in corner tables with my back to a wall so I have a clear view of the bar.

So you're a member of the "Bassists Who Have Psycho Ex-Girlfriends On The Loose And/Or Owe Money To The Mob" club too, huh?

TheWalrus · #8 01-05-2009, 11:58 PM

I still do it out of habit. In the service we called it 'tactical parking'.

JimK · #9 01-06-2009, 04:14 AM

Guilty.
I usually do things backwards.

DOH!

dDaddybass · #10 01-06-2009, 05:03 AM

I'm in, number please. It'll be interesting how many hits this thread gets. backing in is logical.

etechstan · #11 01-06-2009, 07:03 AM

There has to be a trouble maker for these club threads so here I go. I'm a bass player who prefers to pull through to another aisle so I'm facing out. It's highly superior to backing into a space like some neanderthal.

Jim Nazium · #12 01-06-2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etechstan

... I'm a bass player who prefers to pull through to another aisle so I'm facing out...

That makes you a poseur. You want to look like you backed in, but you don't really have the skills.

I'm in for real. I back in.

etechstan · #13 01-06-2009, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Nazium

That makes you a poseur. You want to look like you backed in, but you don't really have the skills.

I'm in for real. I back in.

Thanks for the morning laugh!!! The day just got easier.

QuelOround · #14 01-06-2009, 07:27 AM

I do it all the time. Especially if I can find a space close to the door. I can bearly lift up my amp half the time.

corrynthia · #15 01-06-2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etechstan

There has to be a trouble maker for these club threads so here I go. I'm a bass player who prefers to pull through to another aisle so I'm facing out. It's highly superior to backing into a space like some neanderthal.

i'm a pull-througher too! i had a van a few years back that didn't have the cameras and back-up beeper that you can get on vans and suvs today. i was so afraid i would run over something.... or somebody!

besides, when you get over a certain age, your neck doesn't swivel as far as it once did.....

chroma601 · #16 01-06-2009, 07:48 AM

Count me in!

Jake of Bass · #17 01-06-2009, 08:13 AM

Dudes, I've got a job valet parking in a big hotel. All we do is reverse park. I've honestly reverse parked over 1,000 cars in the past two years. You're not alone!

tyrelnorth · #18 01-06-2009, 08:17 AM

I'm in.

etechstan · #19 01-06-2009, 08:25 AM

inferior backer uppers probably use picks too

emor · #20 01-06-2009, 08:28 AM

How did Jaco do it?