It's Christmas Day! Who's practicing today?

[Acoop]

No, not other than moving them from the couch to the corner to accommodate company.

 

[alanolynn]

I'm with the OP. Daughter wanted to stay the night at her Grandparents' place, and the wife was sick in bed. After taking care of her and making sure all was done, I threw the headphones on and blasted through the setlist a couple times to tighten up anything that needed it. VERY therapeutic as well as productive!

Happy X-mas and what-not.

 

[pappabass]

Well, I did not practice. I connected my hand me down Xbox 360. And wasted about 3 good hours playing on it. It has been in a box for a couple years and I made the mistake re connecting it.

 

[mellowgerman]

Me! I worked my regular shift 5:45am-2:45pm at the office, so my girlfriend went to her parents' house (3hrs away) without me and I stayed home with the cat and my new Guild B-240e acoustic bass -- fresh set of D'Addario tapewounds mmmmmm

 

[bassdude51]

I was gonna practice but I got side tracked.

 

[TNCreature]

I played my bass for 5 minutes, and my wife asked why I was being antisocial!
Does she not know who she married?

 

[ToddOfThunder]

Sure, why not? It’s like any other day as far as I’m concerned. We have to go to some brunch later on for a while, but I’ll probably be noodling around at least when we get back. I’m just glad that when I scroll though the TV channel listings, I won’t be inundated with all those Hallmark Channel style ‘heartwarming’ Christmas related movies full of pretty people with first world problems for much longer.

I second that emotion

 

[ToddOfThunder]

That would be me. I could take the day off from playing, but I don't want to. Already had to get up early and drive around to take care of other people's cats, and I have a few chores to do to get ready for my dinner guests, and there are more cats to feed later on. But in-between I will run through some stuff I'm learning, just because it makes me happy. How about you, what are your plans?

Wrong forum I know but does guitar count? I played it all day and switched to bass occasionally while writing a new song. I was confined to my room with upper respiratory crap!

 

[LBS-bass]

Thanks, everyone, for responding. It's great to see that I'm not the only who practices to soothe the soul on a holiday. My guests came at 5 and we had a nice dinner; they were here for just a couple of hours and when they left I was exhausted and ready for bed, since I had to get up early again this morning. Nice to see some of us got nice musical presents this year. My husband and I long ago agreed to not exchange gifts because we both dislike the obligation that comes with the holidays. I tend to treat it much like any other day, as much as I can, but we do like to have a nice dinner and invite people who otherwise might be alone. There was music, wine, merriment, food, pumpkin pie, and laughter. Not a bad day!

 

[ToddOfThunder]

I've also been listening to this recent vinyl purchase, very festive.

That's awesome, ok what brand of turntable do you have because I'm looking into getting one soon.

 

[lbbc]

Not me...3 days of kids, grandkids, wife's family and lots of music, food and laughs. I'll take 3 days off just to see their smiles. Definitely practicing tomorrow, though!

 

[Deleted member 165050]

That's awesome, ok what brand of turntable do you have because I'm looking into getting one soon.

It's nothing that special, it's a Sansui SR-222 which I've had since the 90s. You can of course spend a LOT on turntables

 

[echosomniac]

I played my bass for 5 minutes, and my wife asked why I was being antisocial!
Does she not know who she married?

Ha- first off, Im loving this thread. second - I get the antisocial remark all the time when I pick up an instrument while people are around. 5 minutes is all I ask! I totally practiced today. also had to tweak through some intonation things after trying new strings - on a new (used) bass! Therapy for the soul. Fun ahead.

 

[quindecima]

Take a look for a SL1200 or a vintage Sansui, both are excellent, I use the SL but have had the Sansui and they will serve you well

That's awesome, ok what brand of turntable do you have because I'm looking into getting one soon.

 

[Joebone]

Jammed with friends, after the Christmas feast - living room, lots of singing, good time. It always is!

 

[Clark W]

No practice. After a 9 to midnight Christmas Eve Open Mic gig, I jammed in an 8 to midnight Christmas Day OPen Mic gig. Brought in Christmas jammin' live and left it the same way.

 

[Blankandson]

During the holidays I try to not even look at my bass gear. We have three daughters who live all over the USA, plus this year two family reunions. Started driving on Thanksgiving weekend, and have two more trips to go. By mid-January we'll have driven about 5,000 miles. Rotated the tires this morning. BUT . . . once home, I'll be right back playing and hacking almost every day. Oh, on the turntable question above - my sister is still playing discs on her 1960ish DUAL 1009 turntable. Still sounds great. Direct drive and expensive stylus. But worth what our Dad paid for it back when new. You might find one for sale at a good price.

 

[5StringBlues]

All I saw was the punkin' pie part.

 

[ToddOfThunder]

It's nothing that special, it's a Sansui SR-222 which I've had since the 90s. You can of course spend a LOT on turntables

Yes, I’ve been looking into it I’d really like to find a console turntable/ 8 track/ radio like my parents had when I was a kid. I can always replace speakers and other stuff myself.

 

[ToddOfThunder]

Take a look for a SL1200 or a vintage Sansui, both are excellent, I use the SL but have had the Sansui and they will serve you well

I will look into them thanks.