Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[bobyoung53]

I remember this song, but I don't know if I've heard Lonnie's version. Would it have played on American radio?

#5 in 1961 here. I posted it in response to someone saying something like they had never heard Skiffle music.

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[LBS-bass]

I took my copy of the theory book over to, I think, FedEx Kinko's and had them put a spiral binding on it. No more fighting with it to keep it open, no more clothespins on the music stand. Only a few bucks.

I ordered my copy spiral-bound. Still trying to get around to working in it. Lack of motivation. You could call it "covidation."

 

[Charlie Tango]

I ordered my copy spiral-bound. Still trying to get around to working in it. Lack of motivation. You could call it "covidation."

Don't know what you're talking about...

 

[beans-on-toast]

We walk across the street to drink the coffee in go cups. Obligatory TB proof of purchase. The statute in the distance to the east is under no threat of forced removal as it depicts a Union private blowing a bugle.

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Yeah still in the states

I don’t see any pup-cakes.

 

[GwenOnBass]

My copy is getting a bit dogeared. Started Unit 12 on Monday, and will post my commits on Sunday for my thrilling video proof of actual practice. Hey @LBS-bass how's your Getsch doing?

 

[LBS-bass]

My copy is getting a bit dogeared. Started Unit 12 on Monday, and will post my commits on Sunday for my thrilling video proof of actual practice. Hey @LBS-bass how's your Getsch doing?

The Gretsch is great! I haven't been playing much of anything lately, but I drag that one outside sometimes for a little poolside noodling. I did make the mistake of taking it to back to back rehearsals which made me realize my shoulders and upper arms have a definite opinion about how big a bass should be, so I have to be careful about how much I play it. But I have no real complaints; it's a great value for the price!

 

[12BitSlab]

Today is 6/23. It also marks 3 weeks that my wife and I have been unpacking after we moved. We still have plenty of things to do, but at least the end is in sight.

The movers brought 2 truckloads of stuff from the old house. I also had Junk King haul away 2 1/3 trucks of junk/stuff we didn’t want anymore. It’s not as bad as it sounds since the Junk King trucks are rather small.

I ordered slat wall boards from Diamond Gear for my bass room. They should ship on Friday. After I get them installed and get all of my music stuff in place, I’ll post pictures and a review of the Diamond Gear stuff.

I also told my wife that we are NEVER moving again. It is WAY too much work. The next time I move will be when 6 guys carry me out of here in a box.

 

[SoulReflection]

Today is 6/23. It also marks 3 weeks that my wife and I have been unpacking after we moved. We still have plenty of things to do, but at least the end is in sight.

The movers brought 2 truckloads of stuff from the old house. I also had Junk King haul away 2 1/3 trucks of junk/stuff we didn’t want anymore. It’s not as bad as it sounds since the Junk King trucks are rather small.

I ordered slat wall boards from Diamond Gear for my bass room. They should ship on Friday. After I get them installed and get all of my music stuff in place, I’ll post pictures and a review of the Diamond Gear stuff.

I also told my wife that we are NEVER moving again. It is WAY too much work. The next time I move will be when 6 guys carry me out of here in a box.

Congrats on the move! Like you, my better half and I are contemplating the same thing. We are tired of what is happening and are considering down-sizing. Our plans even include a move to Canada for reasons that can not be expressed here .

 

[GwenOnBass]

Congrats on the move! Like you, my better half and I are contemplating the same thing. We are tired of what is happening and are considering down-sizing. Our plans even include a move to Canada for reasons that can not be expressed here .

Yeah I've downsized to "only the important things" and wondering about Europa again. As in how. Given all what's going on. A great opportunity presents itself in France and thinking hard on that. Well, more than thinking. I accepted the offer, but no idea how it will play out. I can't see that far into time at the moment. Uncertain if anyone can right now. The freedom of my passport all in order again feels good, anyway.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Congrats on the move! Like you, my better half and I are contemplating the same thing. We are tired of what is happening and are considering down-sizing. Our plans even include a move to Canada for reasons that can not be expressed here .

I have SF family that is building in BC.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Today is 6/23. It also marks 3 weeks that my wife and I have been unpacking after we moved. We still have plenty of things to do, but at least the end is in sight.

The movers brought 2 truckloads of stuff from the old house. I also had Junk King haul away 2 1/3 trucks of junk/stuff we didn’t want anymore. It’s not as bad as it sounds since the Junk King trucks are rather small.

I ordered slat wall boards from Diamond Gear for my bass room. They should ship on Friday. After I get them installed and get all of my music stuff in place, I’ll post pictures and a review of the Diamond Gear stuff.

I also told my wife that we are NEVER moving again. It is WAY too much work. The next time I move will be when 6 guys carry me out of here in a box.

Congratulations. Don’t worry, you’ll fill up the new place before long. As I recall, you said that the new house was a bit bigger.

 

[GwenOnBass]

This ^ is totally true. Houses are the same as hard drives. They fill to capacity without provocation. The only difference is you can't compress a house. A compressed house is a tiny house, AKA a trailer. If I want to live in that small a space it'd better be a sailboat.

 

[beans-on-toast]

This ^ is totally true. Houses are the same as hard drives. They fill to capacity without provocation. The only difference is you can't compress a house. A compressed house is a tiny house, AKA a trailer. If I want to live in that small a space it'd better be a sailboat.

Perhaps a houseboat on the Siene.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Barge operators on the canals [used to] bring in excellent coin from wealthy American tourists.

 

[SoulReflection]

I have SF family that is building in BC.

Give me details...even if it's a PM!

 

[Charlie Tango]

Congrats on the move! Like you, my better half and I are contemplating the same thing. We are tired of what is happening and are considering down-sizing. Our plans even include a move to Canada for reasons that can not be expressed here .

If you do go up to Canuckistan, and if the latter part of the fall in the U.S. of A. turns out to be grim, be expecting a knock on your door from your long-lost "cousin" Charlie!

 

[beans-on-toast]

Give me details...even if it's a PM!

On the ocean side of Vancouver Island, Sooke. Not that far from Victoria. Supposed to be a peaceful area. It’s an ongoing project.

 

[SoulReflection]

On the ocean side of Vancouver Island, Sooke. Not that far from Victoria. Supposed to be a peaceful area. It’s an ongoing project.

My knowledge of Sooke is that it is on the eastern side of Vancouver Island, not far from Victoria but more closer to Georgia Strait (Straight) than the "ocean side" of Vancouver Island. Georgia Strait (Straight) is between Vancouver Island and the mainland, not on the western (ocean) side, as I recall.

 

[SoulReflection]

If you do go up to Canuckistan, and if the latter part of the fall in the U.S. of A. turns out to be grim, be expecting a knock on your door from your long-lost "cousin" Charlie!

You would be welcome "cousin"! Lot's of rain but fishing is great .

 

[Jeff Scott]

I took my copy of the theory book over to, I think, FedEx Kinko's and had them put a spiral binding on it. No more fighting with it to keep it open, no more clothespins on the music stand. Only a few bucks.

I wonder if my copy of The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook is too fat for the treatment?

https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Complete-Chord-Songbook/dp/0634022296

Great book.

Today is 6/23.

Hmm, today, my calendar say 6/24!