Thunderbird Club

[RedVee]

I’ll give it a shot once I’m back on my laptop. For the time being, I’ll hit up the foodies.

Cashew baklava, which I smuggled a dozen or so pieces back with me.

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And then there was hummus and pita snack. All from my son in law’s factory.

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They don’t have any biscuits made from cassava flour by any chance?

 

[Stealth57]

Porsche has had a lot of different shift patterns over the years. After driving modern 6 speed shifters for years I nearly made an expensive mistake in an early 1970’s 911 with this shift pattern…
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Was that an AWD vehicle? That is the same pattern as my old Stealth TT, which used a Getrag tranny and PTO, same as the AWD Porsches.

 

[bobyoung53]

Porsche has had a lot of different shift patterns over the years. After driving modern 6 speed shifters for years I nearly made an expensive mistake in an early 1970’s 911 with this shift pattern…
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It was a normal 1 up, 2 down, 3 up, 4 down 4 speed shift pattern, there was something wrong (IIRC) with the 3rd gear synchro and if you weren't careful it would go into first.

 

[Stealth57]

They don’t have any biscuits made from cassava flour by any chance?

Sorry, they only bake two types of pita (Arabic and Lebanese), pocket and flat. They just use high protein maida.

 

[icefly]

Just checking local sale

 

[JIO]

I'll see your Roadmaster and raise you a Custom Cruiser (Oldsmobile). Mine only has the 305 though. The Olds never got the LT1. Still a nice cruiser. Low and slow.
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And a bird to match aswell.
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Those caps are perfect.

 

[JIO]

Don't forget Overend Watts!

for sure, and this guy too...

 

[godofthunder59]

for sure, and this guy too...

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Martin Turner! Of course!

 

[Bassmike62]

Martin Turner! Of course!

Isn't one of them playing with the other's bass ?

 

[JIO]

Martin Turner! Of course!

I saw/heard Wishbone Ash in KC/MO on April 14th '73. The image of MT's Thunderbird was pivotal for me. That and having Mott the Hopples 1st LP from '69 - (primarily buying it because I was a big fan of M.C. Esher) and the pic of OW from the All the Young Dudes LP and his white T-bird. For me, they influenced me more than Entwistle. I bought my '63 II in late '74. (stollen 4 years later)

 

[JIO]

Isn't one of them playing with the other's bass ?

Martin Turner Interview: The Gibson Thunderbird >> FlyGuitars

 

[dagrev]

I don’t know the difference between bourbon and scotch.

I like glenfidditch and I like crown royal.

did not like makers mark

do not like stupid ass flavorings added to anything.

So Scotch flavored Bourbon is a no go then. And I thought I had your present picked out. The gift even came with little fret stirrers.

 

[dagrev]

I love my Peavy Foundation. I’ve pretty much got the amp thing covered. There’s nothing wrong with Peavy amps and cabs. They are way underrated from what I can tell. But I’m sold on my Mesa and Ampeg/Berg rigs. That search is pretty much over.

Oh, I know. I'm just yankin' your chain a bit. You're right, they are (or were) underrated and often looked down on. I don't know a think about the stuff from recent decades, but their offerings from the 70s and 80s was solid and nothing amp wise I ever played didn't sound good (guitar or bass). Can't say that about most things. To top it off, you almost had to try to destroy one. The head previous to what Kara has and the 215 cab I had is still one of the best sounding rigs I ever played through. In some ways it's still my tone reference point.

 

[dagrev]

I’ve learned that Irish Whisky is the best of both worlds, especially Jamison’s, which ages in bourbon barrels. I love a good pure malt scotch with one rock to open it up and soften it a bit. I know it’s sacrilege, but I also like a good bourbon and soda on the rocks.

I liked Irish Whisky ok. Seemed like a toned down bourbon from what I recall, maybe a cleaner taste.

 

[dagrev]

Nels is the man. He had a cool blog going where he accepted whatever amp a venue had, plugged in his board and Jazzmaster, and just ran with it. By all accounts he’s humble, easy to get along with, a gear geek and has a lot of fun.

So not a typical "famous" musician!

 

[dagrev]

Unpacked, showered, and straight to my CP

Glad you made it home...before you made the grandsons all ticked off again.

 

[dagrev]

For whatever reason, I get nuthin'.

I cheated and posted it the easy way (copy and paste).
This should work, because it's more work...

 

[JIO]

So................
gave this fella it's first proper workout with the band last night and I have to say that I come away even more impressed with it. I play hard on a lot of songs, this bass is sturdy, I flogged it for about two hours and it sounded fantastic, it even still has the stock strings on it. What a solid, well made bass. I'm impressed all over again, great job, Gibson!

Coming from you - that's a very good review of this new Gibson bass. Gibson should take advantage* of your input as queen of the talkbass Thunderbird thread. (*...along with being financially compensated of course!)

 

[dagrev]

I’ll give it a shot once I’m back on my laptop. For the time being, I’ll hit up the foodies.

Cashew baklava, which I smuggled a dozen or so pieces back with me.

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And then there was hummus and pita snack. All from my son in law’s factory.

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Seeing that baklava will keep me awake tonight just thinking about how good it must be. At least post a scratch and sniff.

 

[RedVee]

Sorry, they only bake two types of pita (Arabic and Lebanese), pocket and flat. They just use high protein maida.

Ok, when I say biscuits I mean the things to have with a cuppa tea.
Like these:

I wanted to try these suckers, they are from the area some of my ancestors came from “Ville Noire” (yes it means Black Town) in Mahebourg Mu.
Cassava flour is gluten and nut free. which attracts as well. This company started making these in WW1 as they couldn’t get imports of flour. Unfortunately they don’t export. I tried a local Indian/Mauritian/Fijian/African grocery store but nothing similar. I guess I’ll have to buy some cassava flour and bribe my daughter to make a batch.