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Silvia Bluejay

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  1. @skankdelvar Trader Joe is an even nicer version of Waitrose, albeit smaller. @SICbass We introduced ourselves, said hi and left him to do his shopping. We didn't want to bother him for more than a minute. When we met again at the tills he was the one to suggest we took a photo, so we did.
  2. Exactly as Kevin says. I for one loved NAMM and being able to see other instruments as well as bass. If that helps with the survival of the Bass Show, I'm all for it. I'm reasonably sure that there would be no business or practical reason to have the bass section disappear altogether by stealth within a few years as someone has suggested. There are a lot more guitarists than bassists, but we still exist! Also: John Patitucci does play double bass as well as electric. A large double bass stand used to be a regular at previous LBGSs, but I haven't seen it for a couple of years. A return would be welcome (and mightily GAS-inducing, I assure you).
  3. To add: his name only appears here, and I hope that's not his only appearance.
  4. Yes, the website hasn't been updated to show Patitucci. @LondonBassGuitarShow action urgently needed.
  5. It absolutely is, and I agree and I hate it. not all men are useless, selfish or <insert any of a thousand traditional insults>. In this particular case, though, nobody was being sexist towards men.
  6. If I was offended by everything that's sexist in life I'd have committed suicide decades ago. I'd rather challenge sexism instead. I'm just bored by this and by people who either don't notice stuff like this or pretend not to notice. As I said, no harm done, or I would have hidden and locked the thread long ago.
  7. I'd feel the same. Some people can't help themselves, though, possibly for the same reasons as you reacting to your Dad's profligacy?
  8. Probably wondering if she'll have to bail you out with her own money? (Only joking!)
  9. Then what would you be dragging her into this conversation for?
  10. Also, looking back at your post, in what cases does the word "wife" mean "partner of either gender"? I remembered correctly that it was sexist from the start.
  11. I thought I was clear enough when I said that I don't find it offensive, or I would have removed it long ago. I find it just boring and, frankly, a bit silly, because despite your current clutching at straws, you must have known that it would immediately take the 'wrong' turn. No need to delete the entire post, really, as I said, I could have done it at the beginning, wot wiv me being a mod and all.
  12. Hey Paul @Hobbayne, you've reminded us we have a flagellation emoji! To get back on topic, I do find this kind of posts sexist and boring, if I can be honest with you all. I'm sick to death of people suggesting I buy some new shoes when @Happy Jack succumbs to GAS, even when they know I'm a bass player (I'm not referring to the OP in this case). I'm bored with hearing about wives who appear to be hostile to new purchases. If you've got kids and your wife has a job, chances are she pours all of her income into the family coffers, forgetting about shoes and handbags, so she has all the right to ask about you splashing thousands - or even just hundreds - on bass stuff unless there's a good reason. Usually, all she is asking about is for you to provide that good reason. Nobody is offended by this male-centred banter: we're just bored sh!tless.
  13. I'm happy I can now reveal this: John Patitucci at the LBGS
  14. I do understand that making a visit as a trip from outside London is a big deal and you'd like to be sure it's worth the effort, and I totally share your frustration; however, do bear in mind that many - in fact possibly the majority - of the exhibitors who will actually be there will not have confirmed their attendance yet.
  15. Also, the main centre of luthiery in Italy used to be Cremona, in Lombardy - perhaps worth a visit to see if it still is.
  16. I'm originally from Florence, so I may sound biassed if I recommend moving to Tuscany! (And tell your wife I do feel for her re. the weather. This country is really, really lucky to have so much more going on for it, or nobody would stay who wasn't born here - at least until 31st October...) I left Italy the best part of three decades ago, so I don't know any Italian luthiers personally, however, I have carried out an instant search on google.it with these results: Biarnel Liuteria from Cascina (Pisa) Liuteria Russo near Turin Jaracanda in Milan Persegato near Vicenza in Veneto Ross Liuteria, in Milan, apparently headed by a woman!!! ( 😮 😛 ) I'm sure a more detailed search will find many more. Good luck with your move.
  17. I was in my early teens in the 70s and remember wearing flares, but not loons, whatever the difference may have been...
  18. I'm guessing it's short for pantaloons? Anyway, these.
  19. Billy Sheehan was at the show in 2015 and I had the pleasure to meet him. I hope he'll be invited back sooner or later. There are other big announcements to follow for 2019.
  20. Yeah, they seem to have added Vox to the confirmed list of exhibitors a few hours ago. I guess it's a small step forward...
  21. I've been informed that there will be further announcements /info this week, starting from tomorrow.
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