Ha, sounds like they have plenty of experience where it's not legal. They will do what they do either way.
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Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"
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Indeed....For some odd reason....they never left the "hippie" years behind them. Me? The 70s were fairly rough on me...so I decided to become "normal"
Truth be told, I came home one evening after a show BAKED...to find my clothes in the front yard. The Wife gave me an ultimatum - clean up my act or I was gone.Damnit....she was too damned pretty to let go.....
Here's a humorous true story for your bro @BadExample . Not too long ago in our little town Sitka, they legalized selling of pot, and we have our own small pot store. Personally, I don't partake but to each their own. Well, a limo pulled up to the store one day, and two new very young workers were manning the registers. Out of the limo a guy walks in and says, "hey 'mate, lock the doors and I'll spend several thousands of dollars here. I want the store to myself." Well the workers were young and didn't recognize the celebrity.
Well, later-- the very young lady called the owner, who I know by family, and said, "there was some older guy here named Ozzy Osborne who wanted us to close the shop to buy a bunch of product. But you told us we couldn't lock ourselves in during business hours so he left."
The owner nearly soiled himself. He had put that rule in place to keep the staff honest. But his rule backfired and he lost a large sale to Ozzy Osborne because some young girl didn't know who he was. He said he didn't have the heart to scold her because it was his rule.
PS: True story and the owner is a big time Ozzy fan from as far back as the first Black Sabbath album.
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Thanks @Ken Morgan . I read the posts in another thread you commented on. The unit looks great. However, being a member of the peanut gallery, I have two recommendations. First, I would put the input, power switch, volume, and light in the front. Then on the back I'd have Speakon/1/4" outputs. Do they still make those combo outputs?
I wonder if @Passinwind and @agedhorse have seen them...
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I'm fairly certain Jay would configure it however you'd like...each one is made by hand
I’m back and we are all friends again! 
Now what did I miss?
Bad Example mangled his thump. Do you mean thumb Jon? Whatever I hope it’s better soon.
Will, Ozzy is just an old burned out has been! much like the rest of we GOFs especially number 3! LOL
We in this country are legalising pot next year. In Toronto “pot dispensaries” are popping up and then getting raided by the Police. A married couple are behind many of these and are bemoaning the fact that they are being constantly raided. They don’t seem to grasp the idea that until it’s legal it’s not!
Ken, one should never mope. Life goes on and young whippersnappers grow to be Grumpy, Old and they start to Fart a lot!
Now I heard a rumour that our Bstring is starting to be seen again. I hope this is true as I miss him and I hope the reasons he stopped posting are behind him.
Now what did I miss?Bad Example mangled his thump. Do you mean thumb Jon? Whatever I hope it’s better soon.
Will, Ozzy is just an old burned out has been! much like the rest of we GOFs especially number 3! LOL
We in this country are legalising pot next year. In Toronto “pot dispensaries” are popping up and then getting raided by the Police. A married couple are behind many of these and are bemoaning the fact that they are being constantly raided. They don’t seem to grasp the idea that until it’s legal it’s not!
Ken, one should never mope. Life goes on and young whippersnappers grow to be Grumpy, Old and they start to Fart a lot!
Now I heard a rumour that our Bstring is starting to be seen again. I hope this is true as I miss him and I hope the reasons he stopped posting are behind him.
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I’m in a band again and practising my butt off. I’m playing my Carvin lined fretless six ATM and enjoying every moment. Not too many sour notes are showing up and I’m regaining confidence using it.
GHS have put out a set of WW strings for tunings BEAD. I purchased a set and installed them on my Warwick Streamer.
It’s such a beautiful bass that it was a shame for it to stay in my instrument cupboard. I played it while I went though the new band set list. I missed the G string but managed to compensate by moving up the neck.
I’m in a band again and practising my butt off. I’m playing my Carvin lined fretless six ATM and enjoying every moment. Not too many sour notes are showing up and I’m regaining confidence using it.
GHS have put out a set of WW strings for tunings BEAD. I purchased a set and installed them on my Warwick Streamer.
It’s such a beautiful bass that it was a shame for it to stay in my instrument cupboard. I played it while I went though the new band set list. I missed the G string but managed to compensate by moving up the neck.
About time you grumpy old fart @BassmanPaul ! It's been too quiet around here. Been grateful to @Ken Morgan for continuing the grumpy while you were on your hiatus. @agedhorse came by and I think he farted. And @Passinwind is probably working on something in the basement that will glow in the dark LOL! I hope Mr. @B-string will show up soon to join the grumpy party. We did add a new grump recently. He proclaimed himself grumpy and joined the ranks of Ben Gay, Viagra, Centrum Silver, Prune Juice, and electric carts!And it doesn't surprised me that you managed to throw in a comment about G-strings you horny GOF! LOL Welcome back Paul!
I would be remiss not to mention our inspiration for all things mischievous, bro @BadExample . He is always up to something which keeps us all entertained!
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Well...I hope that's all settled.
Between record setting bitch sessions, a couple of gigs, and going out 2 stepping with the hot wife, things are flustering. Seems every dadgum bass I have weighs 45 lbs after the 1st couple tunes. Jazz neck, P bass neck...alder, ash, whatever...chit is really becoming annoying.
I blame it on disco...transsexual participles... left handed bagpipes...and of course not having sufficient funds available to purchase my own aircraft carrier
Between record setting bitch sessions, a couple of gigs, and going out 2 stepping with the hot wife, things are flustering. Seems every dadgum bass I have weighs 45 lbs after the 1st couple tunes. Jazz neck, P bass neck...alder, ash, whatever...chit is really becoming annoying.
I blame it on disco...transsexual participles... left handed bagpipes...and of course not having sufficient funds available to purchase my own aircraft carrier
I just watched the 1988 comedy "Tape Heads" for the first time in a couple of decades. Very dated but still funny, at least to musicians from that era. Stars Tim Robbins and John Cussack when they were teenagers (well almost).
Lots of insider musician jokes. Not nearly as good as Spinal Tap, but it has its moments. The political humor could be considered relevant to today's shenanigans. My favorite part is Roscoe's chicken and waffles.
Check it out, the full version is on YouTube.
Lots of insider musician jokes. Not nearly as good as Spinal Tap, but it has its moments. The political humor could be considered relevant to today's shenanigans. My favorite part is Roscoe's chicken and waffles.
Check it out, the full version is on YouTube.
I´ve been on my annual leave and got an auxiliary building started. The old one had a poor foundation and would lean this way and that, depending on the season. My wife wants me to make a half of the new one a storage and rehearsal space. I hope I an fit it all in. I will make the cabling inside the drywall to get rid of mic cables running across the floor.
I can´t be happy however. I was supposed to go back to work today but somehow I caught a cold and there was someone down with the same bug who had gotten a strep throat after. I went to have a quick test and yeah, same thing here. I am on penicilling and the strep bug is trying to make its way down my airways. I can´t participate in any reasonable activity regarding the rehearsal room... Fortunately I have a very competent carpenter hired for the job. He won´t muck about. The new foundation was poured on Friday and this week the whole structure should be raised to full height. I will just twiddle my thumbs watching the process.
I can´t be happy however. I was supposed to go back to work today but somehow I caught a cold and there was someone down with the same bug who had gotten a strep throat after. I went to have a quick test and yeah, same thing here. I am on penicilling and the strep bug is trying to make its way down my airways. I can´t participate in any reasonable activity regarding the rehearsal room... Fortunately I have a very competent carpenter hired for the job. He won´t muck about. The new foundation was poured on Friday and this week the whole structure should be raised to full height. I will just twiddle my thumbs watching the process.
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...even the US Navy has been struggling with this one, so don't feel too bad!
You can always save some money and build one big enough to land a drone on. You'd need a pretty big bath tub though.
I went to a festival in a city park on the weekend.
Perfect illustration of the difference between quantized/highly scripted vs organic musicianship:
- Five Alarm Funk is performance art. Horns, two guitars, bass, drums, Congas and timbales/cowbell. Crazy costumes and props, lots of synchronized jumping and dancing, simple repetitive lyrics, as much about the party as the music. The energy level was absolutely relentless.
- An Argentinian band was on later that evening, playing tango/electronica. At first, I thought FOH was playing recorded music between sets. Everyone looked very intense and focused on their playing, but the end result lacked impact. They were supported by additional tracks and sequences controlled from side stage. There were some small attempts at communicating the mood via body language, but they seemed weak and forced.
To be sure, the funk band was louder and had more visual appeal. But a big part of their schtick was the fact that they were abolutely and unashamedly live and in the moment. No click, no sequences, and lots of interaction with the audience.
Their groove was tight as can be, but the tempos breathed naturally with the dynamics of the set. The drummer/lead vocalist was playing hard but simple, and would push the tempo as needed on the big builds.
Despite having an aggressive acoustic drummer, the Tango dudes couldn't follow audience reaction because they were tied to their technology. Musically sound, but dry and unapproachable compared to the bunch of sweaty louts on the other side of the park...
No wonder us old farts get so grumpy.
The gray one. It indicates when a hammer has fallen.
All over now and the GOF that had been whacked is back. Sorry for the derail.
One of y'all needs to say something soon...cause iff'n ya don't, I'll say something we ALL will regret
Say it Pickles! Loud and Proud!
Been too busy at work and no end in sight... Be back one day.
Been too busy at work and no end in sight... Be back one day.
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