AndyTravis Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Not easy, but while the two older daughters (2 and 9) played shop in the bedroom. Iris and I did some practice with the blue monkey keeping time. Anyone else got innovative ideas to keep playing while interacting with the kids... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 So you’ve lost a kid already? Lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Sibob said: So you’ve lost a kid already? Lol Si No he’s on his way back from Cornwall, been bodyboarding/surfing with his grandad 😉 Edited August 10, 2018 by AndyTravis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tthiggins Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Have you thought of becoming a reggae bass player [ less practice required ] Family man Barret has 52 kids 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Finding time to practice with 4 kids So you're in a 5 piece ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, fleabag said: Finding time to practice with 4 kids So you're in a 5 piece ? Not too far from reality... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, tthiggins said: Have you thought of becoming a reggae bass player [ less practice required ] Family man Barret has 52 kids 🤣 Not sure Mrs Travis could carry another 48 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 14 minutes ago, tthiggins said: Have you thought of becoming a reggae bass player [ less practice required ] Family man Barret has 52 kids 🤣 I must be practicing too much I’ve only got 2 kids 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: No he’s on his way back from Cornwall, been bodyboarding/surfing with his grandad 😉 They both have the same name and who is Tom 😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, steantval said: They both have the same name and who is Tom 😀😀 O’Neill is an odd choice, but it’s a traditional family name...Tom is a local one legged pool shark who does a tasty (and reasonably priced) body boards... Incidentally my father in law (O’Neill Clarke III) also claims he invented cropped trousers and Wet suits but wasn’t making much money until he incorporated the two inventions...😉 Edited August 10, 2018 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I have two kids and I don’t get to prescribe either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Your father in law is in great shape and your son looks like he thinks he's king of the ocean. Great pic! I bet they're both bada$$ on those boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Yank said: Your father in law is in great shape and your son looks like he thinks he's king of the ocean. Great pic! I bet they're both bada$$ on those boards. 65 last week and 5 years cancer free, very cool man - I’ve known him for 30 years. black belt in judo too...😳 Dan thinks the world of him and yes, he does think he’s a surfing hero Edited August 11, 2018 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 First thing in the morning before anyone else is up works best for me. When mine were very young and woke up early, I just put them in their chair and they watched me practise. An occasional dip of the headstock towards them seemed to keep them entertained (if not my playing!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 My two year old says “bass song” and then does her “bass dance” very odd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 He's a bit too big for the sling now but this was a year ago when my lad was one. He actually went to sleep one time. Now he still likes listening to me playing bass so I can get about 10 mins done before he gets bored and kicks off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Make the most of it! As soon as your kids hit 14 just reaching for your bass will empty the room!😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkerr Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 18 hours ago, mentalextra said: Make the most of it! As soon as your kids hit 14 just reaching for your bass will empty the room!😁 That's worth knowing 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I've got one kid. I don't practice much at all. When I do it's headphones on, playing through new songs for the band set. Most new covers I learn by ear or a quick reference to tabs or chord charts. It's hard work juggling it all, especially when there's a commute for the day job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 3 little darlings. Practice? I remember that word.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I only got as far as having the two kids, but I practised every night for years by playing through a pjb Bass Buddy and decent headphones. It's what Bedtime is for ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Happy Jack said: It's what Bedtime is for ... Yes, I'm more of a night person. But now the boy is 16 he stays up later than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I have 3 sprogs and never get the time to play, I don't even have space. the instruments are crammed into the space next to my books in my bedroom (the ones not in the loft or garage), and there are always chores or DIY tasks to do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 36 minutes ago, Daz39 said: I have 3 sprogs and never get the time to play, I don't even have space. the instruments are crammed into the space next to my books in my bedroom (the ones not in the loft or garage), and there are always chores or DIY tasks to do! Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) Tsk! Pah! Far too late to complain about lack of time now. One has to commit either to being a good bass player and keeping one's pants on, OR banging it on the table and rogering anyone within grappling distance at every opportunity. Unfortunately I did neither. Edited August 13, 2018 by discreet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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