Dingus Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382890355' post='2257612'] Keep it as a dream, mate - there is no rural idyll in modern Britain. There are no jobs, no shops, no public transport, no affordable housing and poverty is rampant. You'll become isolated and mentally ill. It's cold. You'll be forced into slave labour tending a cannabis farm in a shipping container buried underground, and your eastern European taskmaster will have his way with you nightly. Eeurgh! [/quote] You have described here what I think will be the future for most of us after the increasingly inevitable second election victory for David Cameron and the Conservatives . Let's face it though , life in London for a lot of us nowadays is not that dissimilar to your dystopian vision of Britain's countryside , and at least I'd be guaranteed a bit of action from the Eastern Europen overseer. I would make a joke here about the equivalence between a fired-up Mrs Dingus without her makeup on and and being despoiled by a Slavic tyrant but that would be wrong and so I'm not going to do that . Edited October 27, 2013 by Dingus Quote
discreet Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1382891836' post='2257632'] I would make a joke here about the equivalence between Mrs Dingus without her makeup on and and being despoiled by an Eastern European tyrant but that would be wrong and so I'm not going to do that . [/quote] Well done! Quote
discreet Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1382891836' post='2257632'] You have described here what I think will be the future for most of us after the increasingly inevitable second election victory for David Cameron and the Conservatives . [/quote] True, but at least in town you can get crack at 3am within walking distance. Quote
SpaceChick Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Can I just give a gentle reminder of the 13 rating of the forum, and to avoid politics. Other than that, as you were Quote
peteb Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [color=#222222]I kinda like the occasional gig such as the one the OP describes – it can allow you to kid yourself that you’re playing a roadhouse somewhere in the heart of the Midwest and lends a romantic aspect to the whole affair![/color] [color=#222222][/color] [color=#222222]For those in the north of England keen to share in this experience, I have found that Maryport is the best place for witnessing this type of audience participation. Every time I have played in that fair town there has always been a fight between several young ladies, all glammed up for the night…[/color] Quote
Dad3353 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382890355' post='2257612'] Keep it as a dream, mate - there is no rural idyll in modern Britain. There are no jobs, no shops, no public transport, no affordable housing and poverty is rampant. You'll become isolated and mentally ill. It's cold. You'll be forced into slave labour tending a cannabis farm in a shipping container buried underground, and your eastern European taskmaster will have his way with you nightly. Eeurgh! [/quote] Container..? Luxury. Here in France we have to make do with a sodden cardboard box behind the midden heap. Other than that..? Spot on. Quote
discreet Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1382898974' post='2257773'] Here in France we have to make do with a sodden cardboard box behind the midden heap. [/quote] But Dad, surely at least the food and wine is superior... isn't it?? Quote
skidder652003 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 Oh I forgot to mention, the manager (ess) came up afterwards and said the feedback from the regulars was very positive and they would like to book us again??? Quote
Dad3353 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382899162' post='2257777'] But Dad, surely at least the food and wine is superior... isn't it?? [/quote] Depends how you like your frog's legs, I suppose, and Chateau Earl Grey is my 'poison', sir. Could be worse, I suppose. At least I'm not in Paris. Quote
skidder652003 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 Did I mention the limiter? Ooops forgot that bit, that went off at the sound check which prompted panic from the (2 weeks new landlady), re routed the mains to under the dartboard, covered the mic input with gaffa tape and put the band banner over the green/yellow/red strength indicator, christ, what a night. Quote
Marvin Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Actually. Glamour models in Devon? This can't be right surely...? Quote
skidder652003 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1382899974' post='2257792'] Actually. Glamour models in Devon? This can't be right surely...? [/quote] Baaaaaaaaahhh!!! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOm8uv22e2U"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOm8uv22e2U[/url] Quote
Marvin Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382892092' post='2257636'] True, but at least in town you can get crack at 3am within walking distance. [/quote] Öne usually has to make do with vetrinary supples :\ Quote
cytania Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Second election victory? Cameron didn't win anything, he did a backroom deal with Clegg. Quote
FinnDave Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1382881205' post='2257478'] We had just done the sound check for a pub gig when two young ladies approached the stage. One asked me, 'Can my friend sing?', to which I replied, 'I don't know, I've never heard her.' They retreated in confusion. [/quote] We played in Swindon last night, sounds like the same pub. Quote
Delberthot Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1382899277' post='2257782'] Oh I forgot to mention, the manager (ess) came up afterwards and said the feedback from the regulars was very positive ..... [/quote] holding the mic too close to the speakers were they? Quote
peterj219 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Hey Skidder - suppose better not mention it was exeter eh! General buller by any chance!!?? Quote
skidder652003 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='peterj219' timestamp='1382906753' post='2257939'] Hey Skidder - suppose better not mention it was exeter eh! General buller by any chance!!?? [/quote][quote name='peterj219' timestamp='1382906753' post='2257939'] Hey Skidder - suppose better not mention it was exeter eh! General buller by any chance!!?? [/quote] Doh! how the **** did you know that????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
peterj219 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Lol.....news travels fast to Teignmouth!!! Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 This thread is great. I will have to look at this on my Mac mini tomorrow, as I think I am missing some content on my ipad. Quote
Stan_da_man Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1382879961' post='2257455'] We've banned smoking from pubs , so maybe next we could ban bimbos , or women altogether . I would miss both myself , but the harsh fact is that we all know that women and drink don't mix , and you only need to go into any town centre in Britain on any night of the week to see that . Perhaps we need to admit that Britain was a much better and much safer place when men went out drinking and their women waited at home for them . [/quote] This is 2013 - not 1913. Quote
bengreen49 Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 They aren't much good on guitar either. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-kJs1Wm9NU[/media] Quote
rallyeluke Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 [quote name='Stan_da_man' timestamp='1382909997' post='2258004'] This is 2013 - not 1913. [/quote] And therein lies the problem Quote
leftybassman392 Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1382882612' post='2257498'] Glamour models can't play bass? Nonsense! You want proof? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcATvu5f9vE[/media] [/quote] I don't see the problem here - looks like a pretty good slap technique to me... Edited October 31, 2013 by leftybassman392 Quote
The Dark Lord Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1382883044' post='2257505'] That's all the proof anyone needs to say women can't play bass......... [/quote] How very dare you sir! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgWUfRNeT7E Quote
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