Many digs at British stereotypes - like the deaf old bat who wouldn't turn on her hearing aid because it will wear out the batteries. There was also the Australian tart whom Basil gets caught accidentally groping.
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Many digs at British stereotypes - like the deaf old bat who wouldn't turn on her hearing aid because it will wear out the batteries. There was also the Australian tart whom Basil gets caught accidentally groping.
My fave was Farty Owls
The old bat was the one dissatisfied with the view.
I think it was a master stroke that they stopped when they did. Even though I would have liked to see more of them
So do some of the clubs we(used to)play in.
I saw Charlie Daniels many years ago at a venue in Ft. Lauderdale. They had 4 rigs at the time. I talked to a couple of the drivers and asked why that many. The reply was that they had a full stage set-up including lights and monstrous PA for out door gigs. That was in the 80s. EDIT: In case I wasn't clear, by stage set-up I mean scaffolding, floors, bigass speaker stands,etc. for the gear of that time period. Probly would take 6-8 rigs now.
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Can you get the box set? Honestly it's worth it
You can't be short, you don't suffer from "short man syndrome"Hey, leave us short arses alone
I laugh but it is true have you noticed? OK so not every short person is affected but quite often short people tend to be quite unpleasant, maybe it's a British short person trait? I would say English but I've met a couple of Welsh ones too, must be half breeds! 
Nah, I know the type. Human TerriersYou can't be short, you don't suffer from "short man syndrome"
On the subject of TV, there's a film called "Marvellous" it's a sort of UK version of Forrest Gump but a true story, Highly recommended, so funny especially the football (soccer) related parts
Just found it on Youtube, I hope you can get it
Just found it on Youtube, I hope you can get it
You can't be short, you don't suffer from "short man syndrome"
5’7” (almost), half a bees dick shy of 170cm. But built like a brick shithouse in my youth. Treated like a big guy so no syndrome, prob because I mostly played as a forward in RL and could dump most of the others on their back in defence.
(Plus Irish temper at times (in footy))
5'7" isn't short! You'd be a giant in short man syndrome world
5'5" and less
I was just over the line at another district. But I know some people who knew Tom.
Matt LaBlanc, Selema Gomez and the rest of her “posse” are probably stored in there between concerts.
The Berg322 plays well with just about every amp. Some SS amps that would be particularly good to consider would be Eden, Carvin and Ashdown. The Fender/Sunn tube amp would be interesting as would the Aggie DB750.
That DB750 is a monster.
And interesting you mention Ashdown. Not a lot of love for them. I had a UK version of the EVO 500 watt which I personally loved the tone of. Couldn’t really get on with Eden. And I’d have no problem With the Fender/Sunn tube rigs. But i’d still be in overkill mode with any of those.
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I was just running through the classifieds here. There’s a clean Crest CA-9 up for grabs. Had one of those. Probably the best power amp I’ve ever played. Another piece of awesome kit that is pure overkill, and heavy. But tight and huge sounding. Meh, who am I kidding........
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So far, I haven't been able to find it in our zone compatible. One place says it'll play through the computer so I'm gonna research that. The clips I've seen tell me that I'll like it.
The TalkBass rules clearly state that it's ok to bash each other to the point of suicide, so long as you don't use "dirty" words when ya do it
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Hi everybody. I'm back from my date with the stomach flu. Hope I didn't miss anything good...
The TalkBass rules clearly state that it's ok to bash each other to the point of suicide, so long as you don't use "dirty" words when ya do it
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Hi everybody. I'm back from my date with the stomach flu. Hope I didn't miss anything good...
Hope you’re feeling better good sir.
Well... I'm sure at least one of them must be full of ex-boyfriends in case she gets the urge to write some new material while she's on the road...
Thanks friend. Yeah... I suppose you could say it's all behind me now...
