NickD Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Honestly fellas, that was as good as it could possibly be. Those responsible need to take a bow. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Today was a belter. I never win anything. Ever. Period. I am a very happy bunny right now (I would have been even happier had Chelsea not been thumped 3-0 by Arsenal!). Cheers to Alex for bringing the cabinet in for the raffle...it'll be making its gig debut with me tomorrow night in Basingstoke for the first of the Musicians Against Homelessness/Crisis I'm doing. Weeeeeeee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1474741635' post='3140206'] Today was a belter. I never win anything. Ever. Period. I am a very happy bunny right now (I would have been even happier had Chelsea not been thumped 3-0 by Arsenal!). Cheers to Alex for bringing the cabinet in for the raffle...it'll be making its gig debut with me tomorrow night in Basingstoke for the first of the Musicians Against Homelessness/Crisis I'm doing. Weeeeeeee! [/quote] You won, congrats, what a brilliant prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1474737549' post='3140163'] Wow! [/quote] I second that emotion!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1474741635' post='3140206'] Today was a belter. I never win anything. Ever. Period. I am a very happy bunny right now (I would have been even happier had Chelsea not been thumped 3-0 by Arsenal!). Cheers to Alex for bringing the cabinet in for the raffle...it'll be making its gig debut with me tomorrow night in Basingstoke for the first of the Musicians Against Homelessness/Crisis I'm doing. Weeeeeeee! [/quote] Congratulations on the cab win! And thank god Arsenal finally remembered how to beat Chelsea haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Best day I've had in a long time. I'm eagerly awaiting the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Couldn't we do it every six months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) That was astonishing. MacDaddy, Bluejay, Paul the Drums and I went on for a slap-up curry afterwards and spent an hour or so comparing notes and talking about the day. Absolute cracker. Edited September 24, 2016 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I just don't know how it can all be organised for the cost of a tenner enterance fee. The people you get to speak are top drawer.Really enjoyed it, with the bonus of other left handed bassists to meet and try their basses. Thanks to the organisers for a well run, enjoyable event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1474743556' post='3140228'] Couldn't we do it every six months? [/quote] I was joking with WalMan on the way back about the idea of a nationwide one being spread over two days. So many bassists... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) For me, as an emeritus Admin it was so so so nice to meet with some very real and very lovely people in the flesh without any of the forum members present who usually post with such obnoxious 'keyboard warrior' histrionics. A pleasure ladies and gentlemen, and I'm very much looking forward to next year already, although this year will be hard to top! Edited September 25, 2016 by Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srwu Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 My first one and it was great fun. Congratulations on the genius stroke of getting Herbie Flowers. Many thanks for all the heroic efforts that undoubtedly went in to organising it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1474743275' post='3140225'] Congratulations on the cab win! And thank god Arsenal finally remembered how to beat Chelsea haha [/quote] +1 2 reasons for it being a good day. Maybe I'll actually get there next year. Congratulations to all for making it a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Absolutely fantastic day! I've got an inordinate amount of footage and photos to sift through, but in the meantime, congratulations Pav (NancyJohnson) - here with Alex and the cab's certificate of authenticity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassninja Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Top job, Nik. My first bash and really enjoyed it. Now I'm gassing for a Wal, though�� Just back from my own wedding anniversary pie fest, fortunately made it down the A3 in time to throw my cloak over a puddle for Mrs Ninja. Applause X several hundred to all those involved in the organising of a friendly and fascinating day. Edited September 24, 2016 by bassninja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Herbie Flowers was outstanding. What a history and very very funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 And a wall of Wals with their proud owners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 The best Bash yet. Thanks to all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Only the second bash I've been to - enjoyed the seminars and looking at everyone else's kit, and having a chat with the legend that is OBBM! The rendition of "Walk on the Wild Side" was quality, top marks to Herbie Flowers, Dave Swift, John Bentley and the rest of the gang . Looking forward to next years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1474754352' post='3140339'] The rendition of "Walk on the Wild Side" was quality, top marks to Herbie Flowers, Dave Swift, John Bentley and the rest of the gang . Looking forward to next years... [/quote] Amazing. I had to pinch myself to believe I was seeing that in a School hall in Addlestone on a Saturday afternoon. Herbie Flowers is a total one off. What an incredible character. It was a great day. As others have said, best one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Superb day! I knew this would be good, but........ WOW!! Great to catch up with so many 'bass mates' again. Can't wait to see Bluejay's pics/video/etc. And a massive thank you to Nik, Colin et al for organizing the whole shebang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Great day, as ever, with good company on the way there and back - hope I didn't bore Josh too much with my old man rambling & dodgy driving!! Good too meet up with everyone again, both old and new faces, and as ever too much to see & do so I failed to make the jam room again. Today was only ruined by my fretted L2500 taking a tumble at the gig tonight and losing a chunk out of the top (all that's visible, hopefully nothing else but at least it should be covered by insurance). Now why didn't I buy the S1 as a spare!? Edited September 25, 2016 by WalMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Amazing day! Got to meet a hero of mine, John "Rhino" Edwards, a fellow Status player with his own signature bass. He had a little go on mine but I think 5 strings were a bit much for him!! He seemed amazed that I remembered him playing a Status in the 80s with Judie Tzuke who I saw many times. Got to like his playing back then! Herbie, wow, what a character, so engaging and entertaining, a massive big up to the organisers for sorting that one. John Bentley!! Again very entertaining and listening to all those Squeeze chord changes he had his work cut out! Then a certain Darren Redick appeared, so now Basschat is famous on Planet Rock!! Top man!! Nice Spector!! And of course the ever tall Dave Swift and his lovely girlfriend Lucy, both charming, she could be his dep at some point!! Too many old and new friends to mention, massive thanks to Nik and Colin for the organising, Mrs Hamster for the catering!! Special mention for Chunky Munky, he nearly bought my old Status but delighted me with his enthusiasm for all things bass, as I said to him in a message earlier, he looked like a kid in a candy store!! 😀 Just coming down from the day, got in from a cracking gig tonight about half hour ago! Full on weekend, gigs Friday and Saturday with Bash in between!! Going to be a good lay in this morning, on a downside yes I'm a Chelsea boy too so that's the only bad bit, it's only a game, bass is far more important!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Sounds like it was an awesome event. Always good to hear that our fellow, but big name, players are nice blokes too. I knew Mr Redick was going as he announced it on Planet Rock during the week; a Spector player no less. Hopefully I can make the next one. Bring on the blog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Couple of Wal videos http://youtu.be/_GDwdrNjWzs http://youtu.be/u88vhtRZO90 Paul was kind enough to let me play the Mk3 after this video, it was the best bass I've ever played; I plan to start saving for one, with the goal of owning one by my 40th (8 and a half years away) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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