Paul Miller Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Hey up, Thanks for allowing me on Basscjat. I'm 70 years of age and play in a couple of local 50s/ 60s bands. Absolutely love it and know I should have done this 40 years ago. Well I didn't, but I am now. Looking forward to learning a lot off you folks. Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 Good evening, Paul, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. There's plenty of old fogies here (I'm chasing you closely...), so you're far from alone. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Welcome Paul. I love Ilkeston. It's a grand old town. I like the duck pond at Straws Bridge too. We visit frequently. It's good to hear from another late starter. There are a lot of us about. I speak as a middle-aged fogey. May I recommend a publication for all of those who follow in Dad's (wink) footsteps? [attachment=249321:YoungFogey.png] Quote
Raymondo Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Helloooo! I too reside in Ilkeston. There are quite a few decent players here actually ( I am not claiming to be one of them!). You'll find me in The QC,or Hogarths or The Burnt Pig or The Spanish bar or ...well most of the pubs on South street actually Come and say hello...I am having a 60th birthday party at Hogarths on Friday 25th August ..my band are playing along with one or two guests.. Enjoy your foray into the wonderful world of bass. Ray. Quote
Marc S Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Hi Paul, I'm nowhere near Ilkeston - never been there. Did they film Billy Liar (the 1962 film there?) - Just saying hello from South Wales I played for a few years, as a young man - but gave up for over 20 years! I'm just glad I took up the bass again, and wish I'd never given up However, like yourself, I'm just glad to be doing it now. It's never too late Welcome to BC. Join in with the discussions, but be careful of looking at the marketplace too long (like I do! LOL) Marc Quote
ricksterphil Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Hi Paul I'm in Nottingham and work in Hucknall...which is near-ish to Ilkeston. Surprising how many local-to-you BC'ers there are +1 on what Marc S says..... Quote
ricksterphil Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 ..and I'm 60 next year.....and no that isn't my Bentley (I wish) Quote
Telebass Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Hi Paul, from a creaking 64 year old rocker from Devon! Quote
Paul Miller Posted July 19, 2017 Author Posted July 19, 2017 Hi all, Thanks for the welcome, and the introductions from yourselves . Some days I wonder what I am doing getting mixed up in this business. Lol. The other members of the bands accommodate me at times. I know that sounds daft, but it's true. They are mates and I have told them I will know when they have had enough of me. Lol . Quote
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