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I think someonw was trying to rustle up a drummer? Is that still happening? It would be great to have a little jam if poss...

Well it sounds as though you won't be contravening the specialist's advice, so all that other stuff we said is irrelevant now! So glad the op went well. Let us know how the gig goes. It sounds as though it will be great!

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1318838780' post='1406571'] Don't do the gig; [i]your[/i] health comes first! I remember, years ago, demonstrating pianos to clients when I had a broken left pinkie at the time. Even though this was about a week or more after I'd removed the splint, the joint hurt like hell and never set correctly. Don't be a martyr to a good cause, mate. As the others said: get a dep. [/quote] No, don't do it I drove with a broken pinkie against doctors advice. it was strapped to the ring finger but not in plaster. Thought I would be OK as I just wouldn't grip the steering wheel with the right hand. But just out of habit I found myself trying to curl my hand round the steering wheel again and again. it never set properly and now I can't bend it properly. On the night you might find adrenalin kicking in and risk doing things with your bad hand that you regret later. The urge to perfom 'properly' is really strong .. I remember having danced with injuries back in the day. You think you'll go easy on your injury but you jut can't stop yourself when you get under those lights! Good luck with your re-couperation and hope they can find a dep for the gig.

Re: things you say while mic testing.. I used to live next door to a mosque in Sudan (long story) and before the call to prayer they would test the mic by tapping and saying 'Wahed, Wahed'. Which is Arabic for 1, 1 Used to make me smile in the small hours of a Friday morning..

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1318854531' post='1406860'] I've put on in for you. [/quote] Ooh brill, thanks very much. Now I'd better go and contribute to a few threads so that people will actually see it!

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1318851241' post='1406765'] Is it worth messaging other BCers who we know are from the West Midlands, just in case they haven't seen this thread? [/quote] i'd like to put it in my signature like you've done. But I don't know how to creat the link straight to the thread. How do you do that?

Brilliant, I'll be there!

[quote name='Nyl' timestamp='1318497846' post='1402803'] kinda related to Bassace's but people using the word Show, as in are you doing a show this weekend?...no, but we do have a gig on, Paul Daniels does shows, we do gigs! and to me calling it a concert sounds too pompous for a rock band [/quote] A vertiable minefield! Back in the 70s when we went to see a band we would always call it a concert. Can't remember when they all gradually became 'gigs'. I used to perform in musicals and always called them 'shows' Now I act in plays .. I still call them 'shows' just to annoy the other actors. But if I'm perfomring with my comedy improvisation group, that's a gig.

Not being a proper musician, and fearing derision for using th wrong terms, I just tend to point at things and grunt.

Yay! Sunday 27 Nov would be great for me Count me in.

I would! Oh, sorry wrong thread Seriously though this is great.

OK, while I'm on a roll with stupid questions ... What is the 'friends' function for? I mean once someone is your friend on here is there anything special you can do with them? I don't mean like be their best mate in IRL, but anything on here you can do?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1318283138' post='1400163'] IMO it's not that relevant unless have a "Dislike This" button too... On another forum I use they have this, and it certainly keeps the trolls and inflammatory posts in check when posting something stupid can get you a negative rating fairly quickly. Also the "score" is posted next to the user's screen name and avatar so it's easily visible to all. [/quote] Ooh I don't think I'd like that. I come on here to learn stuff and hopefully have a laugh at the same time, not to stress about whether I've got a good 'appreciation' score. And wouldn't you find that some of the trolls would quite enjoy having a negative score anyway?

Ooh yes, and I got an e-mail alert as well. Thanks

Sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find anything about it. On your profile page there's a green box with a number in it and 'good' written underneath. What does this indicate, please?

This is a theatrical one, but same principles apply; [b]'Why are you taking it so seriously, it's only a bit of fun?'[/b] Fun for who exactly .. not for the rest of the cast if they are actually trying to do a good job.And certainly not for the audience if they have to sit and watch you acting like an incompetent berk.

A narrow boat in Shropshire, how brilliant! I love the canals at this time of year with all the autumn colours. Welcome and hope you get your bass soon.

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1317814994' post='1394820'] Hah i like how this topic has decended! But on another note - I got a call from the guitarist last night (Since i'm in freaking london still...) - He'd spoken to the drummer (who let slip my fears hah) and wanted to confirm that he was dedicated. Just with problems at home (current flat mates a douche) he just was unhappy with everything. He has said that in a few weeks once he's moved out we'll be good to go. Happy ended huh? Apologies for anyone interested in the pedals Cheers for the help folks - you're all awesome! [/quote] Ooh let's hope a happy ending is on the horizon! (and sorry for lowering the tone of your thread)

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1317809111' post='1394732'] Semi-flippant, and more compatibility than just ability. Ends badly if not. [/quote] Hmm, think I might agree with you there (Bitterly reflecting on past experience).

You chaps all seem to be getting a bit over excited today. I blame it on the weather...

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1317745448' post='1394058'] There's always one difficult one isn't there [/quote] Ha ha, I don't expect you to arrange it all round li'l ol me But just thought I'd mention it in case there was a choice of dates......

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1317744434' post='1394042'] my second sentence was flippant but I was even a little hesitant at that. If my mother ever saw this type of talk she'd flip out! [/quote] Its' OK, I'm not really offended by flippancy. I'm hoping Dave Vader's comment was flippant as well

Sounds excitng and the location would be ideal for me! I'm pretty tied up on Sundays until 13 November (incl), so hoping that we're looking at a date after that?

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1317731407' post='1393761'] I'd rather choose a partner based on personality, than bedroom ability. [/quote] Glad to see this sensible comment before I went off on one! I was just about to get into a Feminist Frenzy

Anything I can hit without buzzing or missing completely!