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The Combo Club

Okay, I took it seriously and tried in earnest. My first three words were, gratitude, lessons, and strength. So what’s it mean, M? All I could come up with is that I’m grateful that my daily lessons are strong. Hmm, maybe there’s something to it...
So I went back to the 'scramble' and-in order-found the 3 above plus LESS(ONS), *, CREATION, LAM(as in 'on the..', LOVE, FLAM(drum thingy), IT, GRATITUDE, SKI, IM(I'm), CONNECTION, MAN, SAG(hmm...), WAD, MONEY(these 2 go together), POWER, ALIGNMENT, SHAH, CHANGE, PRY(again), *(again), LAM(again), HEALTH, FLAM(again), ME, SELF, CARE, SKI(again), MAN(again), STRENGTH, SAG(again), FAMILY, WADE, PURPOSE, DOE(again), MIRACLE(S), (S)PRY[share the "S"], *(again), BREAKTHROUGH, LAM(again), RUM, LAD. Prolly missed a couple. This is what ya do when ya gots nothing to do.

*(short, derogatory form of Japan or Japanese)
 
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Ladies and germs! I am presentink to you, faithful followers off de Combo Club, in commemoration for the 61st natal day from our Beloved Fearless Leader, this fine paintink by a wery preimmenent artiste, who vishes to remainink unanimous. Notice the regal countenance, yet the dress of the common bass player. Yes, truly iss he a Leader off The Peoples!

Happy Birthday, Fearless Leader!

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I only found MXYZPTLK. Which, I think, means I'm going to be visited by a magical imp who takes away my super powers! Hmmph! He's too late. Age has already done that. Hoo boy!

I wish it'd had BLFPTSZK-the name of the Al Capp character that was always under his own black cloud.
EDIT: Johnny Carson once asked Capp how that was pronounced. Capp said ":spit:"(Razzberry).
 
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So I went back to the 'scramble' and-in order-found the 3 above plus LESS(ONS), *, CREATION, LAM(as in 'on the..', LOVE, FLAM(drum thingy), IT, GRATITUDE, SKI, IM(I'm), CONNECTION, MAN, SAG(hmm...), WAD, MONEY(these 2 go together), POWER, ALIGNMENT, SHAH, CHANGE, PRY(again), *(again), LAM(again), HEALTH, FLAM(again), ME, SELF, CARE, SKI(again), MAN(again), STRENGTH, SAG(again), FAMILY, WADE, PURPOSE, DOE(again), MIRACLE(S), (S)PRY[share the "S"], *(again), BREAKTHROUGH, LAM(again), RUM, LAD. Prolly missed a couple. This is what ya do when ya gots nothing to do.

*(short, derogatory form of Japan or Japanese)

And then I respond to this, which tells you I’m also looking for something to do...

And I’m still working on Doc’s birthday date mystery.

Now #2 says it’s time for latrine duty and vacuuming in lieu of the Rev’s week-long visit where feasting, music, and merry-making will be the keywords. Oh yeah, except on Thursday when the former birthday boy will spending an entire day at school working.

It never ends.
 
And then I respond to this, which tells you I’m also looking for something to do...

And I’m still working on Doc’s birthday date mystery.

Now #2 says it’s time for latrine duty and vacuuming in lieu of the Rev’s week-long visit where feasting, music, and merry-making will be the keywords. Oh yeah, except on Thursday when the former birthday boy will spending an entire day at school working.

It never ends.
Actually, it does. Then yer pension kicks in.(my bitter half worked for the Palm Beach County School District. She does pretty well/good/whatever)
 
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Ladies and germs! I am presentink to you, faithful followers off de Combo Club, in commemoration for the 61st natal day from our Beloved Fearless Leader, this fine paintink by a wery preimmenent artiste, who vishes to remainink unanimous. Notice the regal countenance, yet the dress of the common bass player. Yes, truly iss he a Leader off The Peoples!

Happy Birthday, Fearless Leader!


I dunno, he looks younger compared to now. See what I mean? The aging must’ve been during the pandemic.

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I only found MXYZPTLK. Which, I think, means I'm going to be visited by a magical imp who takes away my super powers! Hmmph! He's too late. Age has already done that. Hoo boy!


Nah, your true superpowers are to make us all smile and to get my mug in this forum as much as possible! ;)
 
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Being able to play bass — I mean, actually playing bass — is something I hold in gratitude.

That Epi Embassy is packing Thunderbird pickups, and to hear tell they are very good indeed. A Thunderbird and a Casino combo .... there was a short scale Thunderbird on the TB classifieds some while back, and had to pass. My purchase today has nothing to do with bass other than something to wear for the camera. Maybe it arrives by Friday? I've a date with the camera and a whole lot of

What I'm doing exactly is using my BA108v2+ combo, iReal Pro on the smrtphn, and a set of headphones to practice improvisation on the circle of fifths.
A lotta ppl in TBird Club are saying they sound very 60's Thunderbird-ish w/o coughing up major coin for a real 60's 'Bird. Assuming I get it(prolly), report will follow. I feel a lot less uncomfortable taking out a $400 bass in our heat/humidity than my multi thousand $ irreplaceable 1967 NR TBird.
 
A lotta ppl in TBird Club are saying they sound very 60's Thunderbird-ish w/o coughing up major coin for a real 60's 'Bird. Assuming I get it(prolly), report will follow. I feel a lot less uncomfortable taking out a $400 bass in our heat/humidity than my multi thousand $ irreplaceable 1967 NR TBird.

Brilliant plan, especially considering the Florissant environment. It’s a land where Epi, Rogue, and Squier should reign. :bassist:
 
And then I respond to this, which tells you I’m also looking for something to do...

And I’m still working on Doc’s birthday date mystery.

Now #2 says it’s time for latrine duty and vacuuming in lieu of the Rev’s week-long visit where feasting, music, and merry-making will be the keywords. Oh yeah, except on Thursday when the former birthday boy will spending an entire day at school working.

It never ends.
It turns out I share my birth date with a famous French composer and a German film director(amongst others of varying fame/infamy).
 
Well thank you, my favorite west coast bass buddy! Ya know, I’m a fairly introverted leader of millions and don't like to call attention to myself or anything, but I greatly appreciate the sentiment and plan on smoking the nearest chimney I can get my hands on! Do you think a dry rub would be better or go either the secret sauce? :roflmao:

PS: SR, I’ll be a gettin’ to your exciting emails in a little bit over in Command Central. Thanks again for the birthday nod.
Happy birthday!
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Happy belated!!!
Busy seeing lots of ships, time at beach, and even took the Boyz to Fenway tonight!
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Green Monster! Yay!
Raphael Devers walk-off run in bottom of ninth! more to come…

I see cats out about the RB…let us know!

RB nothing, what about the fried clams?

Hope you’re having a good time in Beantown. Great night for a ballgame too. Zzounds is saying mine will delivered by 6/24. I’m not that optimistic, but if it does show up then I’ll be a happy FL!

Enjoy, Tele! :hyper:
 
Well, crap. New update from SW says late July instead of late June. Kinda puts a crimp in the plans for a new 'combo feeder'. Oh, well. Goes along with my theory of existence: LSTYD.

Sorry to that, GP. It seems like someone forgot to tell the rest of the world it’s time to return to regularly-scheduled shipping, computer chips in cars, and smiling faces. This changeover May take little longer than first thought.

Try a Fender! :smug:
 
Sorry to that, GP. It seems like someone forgot to tell the rest of the world it’s time to return to regularly-scheduled shipping, computer chips in cars, and smiling faces. This changeover May take little longer than first thought.

Try a Fender! :smug:
Nah, the arthritis is my left thumb is bad enuff as is.
Oh. And I am smiling.
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