Flanker

Haha 🤣. All the gear, no-idea. I lost thousands during that period from buying new basses then moving them on a few months later. I was definitely searching for something. I apologised to my dear wife a couple of years ago when it struck me how bad it must have looked from her point of view. Are you still driving BMW’s? I might still have had my beloved Soarer when you came to MK, or maybe the 530d? Thank you so much Jack. I really appreciate everyone’s warm welcomes. 🙏 I also love that you’ve kept Spiderman dancing all this time. 👏

Thank you Dave. I had to kind of let go of playing bass and aviation for the sake of my mental health since 2011. However, recently I’ve discovered the world of virtual reality flying, in which I can once again fly all types of planes to all sorts of destinations - it’s been a sort of game changer for me. Playing bass took over from aviation as my no1 passion before my stroke, or so I thought, but I think the truth is that flying/aviation was deep in my being from an early age. I might have changed my path had I found bass earlier, but it wasn’t to be. I am so grateful for both being able to listen to bass players and music in general, and now I am happy to have found flying once more too. Anyone who has an interest in flying really ought to try it. Maybe next time around I’ll try being a pro bass player? I know it’s an uphill struggle! 😊

Thanks so much!!! I was beginning to think I’d imagined her. 👍

I’m still alive, stirring things up. 🤪 Nice to see a few old names here & there. Of course I was naturally drawn to the Bass/Amps For Sale section! 🤣 Slightly disappointed that nobody has answered the question - I had hoped for a quick miracle. 🙏

Thanks, but I doubt I’ll be staying. I still love bass, sometimes I even enjoy playing what I can, but I rarely play nowadays. (I’ve only the use of one arm/hand). I’ve a nice Yamaha precision, but it’s heavy. I might consider looking for a lighter precision too. I think I’ve better learned how to listen. Although I never met many people from the forum in person, I will always remember it very fondly and probably will keep returning every now & then, as long as I am able.

I left the forum because of health reasons over a decade ago - I physically couldn’t really play any longer. I’ve been banned from most of the forums I liked, so it’s probably just as well! 🤣 I’ve since realised that my buying and selling of (quality 😊) gear was an addiction. Most people really don’t like having their strongly held beliefs questioned, even by ‘nice guys’.

Hi It’s a long time since I posted here!!! I recently went with my daughter to see Lianne LH play at the Koko venue in London. I was impressed by her bass player who she called something like Janice Bennett, the Surname I’m pretty sure of, but not about the first name. I can’t find anything about her by searching on the internet - it’s like she doesn’t exist! Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance. 🙏

I have suffered the same fate as Chuck, as a professional pilot that avenue has been closed to me but it is playing the bass that I miss the most. Let's hope and pray that he can ( in time) play the bass again. It is a long hard slog and I'd imagine a lot harder at Chuck's age than mine( I am 51). I'll make a donation.