Kiwi

According to some members it was broke and did need fixing. The problem with politics is that the right question sometimes reveals how divided everyone is about what the right answer is. This means we don't always get a clear direction about what the right thing to do is. But sometimes the outcome matters less than talking to people about the outcome.

I'm waiting for a carbon graphite bowl back to be made. I've wondered about a bass version.

I'm normally a pretty nice, generous and kind guy, and some former (female) colleagues read weakness into that. I also came from healthy work environments where people were comfortable calling a spade a spade when engaged in a professional discussion. Apparently my open and honest approach to discussions made my colleagues feel threatened and I ended up being scapegoated for a wider suite of issues surrounding the performance of the team which weren't helped by an industrial psychologist who had a chip on his shoulder and power tripped. Luckily I had an incredible HR advisor who was also very experienced in managing psychologists and who could see through all the crap. He was a rock and an amazing teacher through what was the second most traumatic experience of my professional career, behind being made redundant for the third time. However given my colleagues had the ear of the General Manager and once the HR advisor left to take up a role as Director of HR in a hotel chain, I was on the tactical equivalent of a hiding to nothing. He advised me simply to get the hell out. Last month the GM added me on linkedin which was interesting, given she only has 9 contacts. I hope she's gained some new perspective on the situation in the last 18 months. My former manager has to report to a new management position between her and the GM now, also. My fiancee had anger management issues that she tried (unsuccessfully) to control, fuelled by insecurity and jealousy and a traumatic experience in her past which I was at a loss to anticipate triggering from time to time. So from 2009-2011 I was getting it in the neck both at work and at home. On reflection I should have fawned over her more I guess, she was needy but I wasn't in a place emotionally where I could do that with my situation at work. She understood I was in a difficult position but that understanding didn't translate into tempering her own needs. She got worse once she left to go back home for 6 months (given we were in less contact). I made her aware of this risk before she decided to leave but things got to a point where the verbal abuse in emails became unrelenting. Things got to a point where we effectively both gave up on each other. The advice I was given with bullies was mostly about avoiding showing weakness...a bit like stories you hear about how new inmates cope with being in prison, I guess. However the anecdotes offered on how to show strength have tended to be very tailored to specific situations and solutions were stumbled across by accident. No real principles to take away and apply. I was bullied in high school too and tended to respond by beating seven shades of proverbial out of my tormentors too. That worked really well as a way of teaching them some respect but its not an really an option for anyone in the workplace. Since 2011, and moving both jobs and location, things have improved to a point where I can feel the healing is happening and my confidence is returning. Some domestic stability and job security would help that process continue by allowing me to focus on things that are positive for a change....like finishing the kitting out of my workshop and making some bass guitar bodies. Sorry, off topic I realise. Back on topic - yes, a peaceful, stable and secure future would be nice...a 400m wide flat bed drum sander and an oscillating bobbin sander too.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354825347' post='1891025'] That risk could be the making of you Risk keeps you on your toes! like fighting mike tyson. Except an analogy that puts the odds more in your favour of success [/quote] I appreciate your intent. However I've been paranoid enough for the last 5 years thanks to redundancy followed by bullying at work and in a long term relationship. It's affected my self confidence and ability to sustain intimate relationships since. Some security and stability in my life has been long overdue. So if a business could offer that I'd certainly consider it.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354814646' post='1890797'] you could get the capital to start your own business [/quote] Hmm. You don't say...I wouldn't mind this but without the risk of losing everythng I own.

I'd settle for a permanent job.

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1354705493' post='1889286'] Blimey, I'd have asked my sister to bid on those if I'd known, on Trade Me I assume? [/quote] Yes, but you'll need to organise a direct bank-to-bank transfer. Trademe doesn't offer paypal although there is sometimes a service that will accept credit card payments but no obligation on the seller to offer it. Otherwise cash on collection. You'll also need to organise shipping from NZ which is likely to be pricey. Otherwise I would have jumped on a few item's I've seen on BC recently. If you get screwed over, Trademe doesn't have a dispute resolution process like Ebay, they'll just work to establish there was bad faith on the part of the seller and notify the police on your behalf. After that, you will need to take matters forward directly. I got screwed over for $600 on a laptop three years ago, had to wait a year for the guy to go to trial and he was eventually found guilty and ordered to pay me back. Although I only ever received one payment of $50 before he was then charged and tried on 22 counts of GST fraud, fined $30,000 and sentanced to 18 months in jail. [url="http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/news/director-jailed-over-false-claims/1217278/"]http://www.bayofplen...claims/1217278/[/url] I haven't recieved anything since then...although he is due to be released next month.

I've seen a couple of PreEB rays go for 700 quid in NZ. Simply due to a lack of demand. My mate bagged one. There was a Kubicki Ex Factor for sale for $1100 last week. If I wasn't having to cough up for tradespeople, I'd be stockpiling...

She's awesome if a little eccentric. Glad she manages to make it over every 2 years or so.

Reckon we should ask Andy for a donation.... Nice story tone, thanks for sharing

You missed one.

My Chandler (Richmond) strat has a warmoth body made from SOLID flamed maple. Sounds really good too...they certainly don't make them like that any more. If it has Fender on the headstock it could be a transfer or it could be legit. The neck pocket might reveal more info.

Born in Fareham, lived in Warsash until 1981, used to revisit quite regularly.

The student was from Victoria Uni in Wellington, NZ. That was a superb piece of work. No way I could have identified the playing from the real thing...apart from better consistency, perfect timing and the sheer effortlessness of it.

I just like playing well designed basses that I associate with different songs. When I get bored of one bass, I'll use another...depending on my mood.

Why is the perfect string any more significant than the perfect hair cut?

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1353529330' post='1875743'] EBS Neoline 2x12. I love mine so much I'm going to be buried in it, so it's not for sale. [/quote] Me too. I have two of them. The only way I can imagine improving on them is by building something that no other manufacturer is willing to offer, including Claber...neo wedge triads!

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1353522323' post='1875614'][list] [*]Kiwi still needs a bath [/list] [/quote] I did it for you. You said you like the sensation of a delicate and fragrant crust under your fingernails. Now I see this? You've humiliated me and betrayed my trust. I'm going to have a shower.

I've emailed Ben to let him know. I'm not getting anything flagged though and I use Chrome constantly. My history deletes after a day though.

[quote name='mybass' timestamp='1353259137' post='1872980'] At the moment I cannot get into any 'Topics' unless I just view "View New Topics". [/quote] Cheers for that, it maybe something left over from our being hacked the other day.

NO BUT WE CAN TYPE LOUDER!!!!!

Good grief Pete!! Thats crazy! Hope you are comfortable and mend up soon.