niceguyhomer Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) I'm taking the family to Crete for a week tonight and it's going to cost me a shedload. While we're away, there's two birthdays - my eldest daughter is 20, my wife is 50 on Thursday and on Sunday, it's our 30th wedding anniversary BUT, that's not what I'm worrying about, no sir. While we're away, I got the former bassist of my band to stand in for me and unlike me, he's absolute class on four strings. I'm praying he breaks a string or something cos I'm worried that I'll get sacked while I'm away... Pray for the fat yellow bloke will ya. Edited September 3, 2007 by niceguyhomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 How come he has a free week if he's that good?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 You should have asked me - I'm crap!!! Crete's great - big too. You enjoy your hol and forget about it. Either he left your band or they chucked him out , it follows there's some sort of prob so he's hardly likely to be invited to , or want to , come back full time. Happy anniversary to you and your lady too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarnbass Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 my family our in crete atm, they say it's very hot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Hi Alan Crete is a gorgeous island - enjoy it whilst you're there is my advice. If you get a chance try and visit the mountain area as there are some beautiful villages there and it'll be a bit cooler too (if you don't like the really intense heat..). My advice is don't worry about the bloke depping for you; he must be the 'former bassist' for a reason?? It's not always about how good someone is musically. It's also about how everyone gets on and interacts in a band situation, which is much more important sometimes. Anyway, have a good one and post some photos when you're back. Nik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Relax and enjoy the fried cheese with honey. Yum. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 It's ok mate *cracks knuckles* we'll take care of things whilst you are way. lol lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleamail Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) Enjoy your stay in Crete! It's not that hot now in September! Definitely visit the mountains and the villages there, eat as much fried Graviera as you can and be careful not to over do it with Tsikoudia! An if you get near Chania the best beach to go is Falassarna and Elafonisi Edited September 3, 2007 by fleamail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmandan Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 If you're feeling energetic the Samarian Gorge makes a good day's hiking! Seems a bit insane at the time but you'll never forget those views! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Alan, is that Nick? I'd be worried mate Only kiddin'! Have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Congrats on your 30th Anniversary. You do realise that it's your Pearl Wedding Anniversary. I suppose there'll be a very special gift there then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thanks for your support fellas The last bassist - Nick (you were right Steve) turned professional and left the band to concentrate on building that up, I hope it stays that way. Thanks for all the tips about where to go in Crete - I'll definitely be doing Elafonisi, the drive through the White Mountains to Chora Sfakion is a must as is a trip into Chania - all that stuff, we absolutely love the place. Weather is going to be mid 30s and sunny every day - perfect. Now then...pass me the raki.... :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 And go and visit the ghosts at Frangocastello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Roast mountain goat, eaten in a courtyard restaurant in Rethymnon, followed by a stroll around the old harbour ... hmmmm, I may need to go back, y'know. Have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='54796' date='Sep 3 2007, 04:06 PM']I'm taking the family to Crete for a week tonight and it's going to cost me a shedload.[/quote] So no playing for nothing when you get back then Have to pay for the hols somehow Alan. Enjoy, will sort out where the gig(s) are and go and heckle. Next time you want a dep, ask me cos I bet I'm worse than you. Edited September 3, 2007 by BassBunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Oops nearly missed you Alan. Congratulations on your Aniversary. I've not made that long in all my marriages added together Seriously, you really shouldn't worry, I say that having heard you play. Have a great hol, did Crete in the Navy as a Rating in whites, mind that was in the early 70's It was great. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikefloyd Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 You can't beat those Greek Islands, make the most of the Mythos and Tzatziki! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_in_ya_face Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Where are they playing and we'll go and boo him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='54976' date='Sep 3 2007, 09:37 PM']Roast mountain goat[/quote] Ummmmmmmmmmm - goat fat Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I went to Crete a few years ago and loved it. I prefer the quieter west side of the island. Definitely recommend having a nosy about the Ida Mountains. If you are feeling brave there is Somaria Gorge It will be pretty dam hot now but at this time of the year, the sea will be at a really nice temperature to swim in. Bring on the souvlaki YUM YUM YUM!!! Oh and don't worry about your stand in. If you tell me where he is playing I will go and poke him in the eye or something Nah seriously - it would take a band who aren't worth your time to sack you while you are on holiday for their former bassist. You have nothing to worry about buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-bitch Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Sean' post='54943' date='Sep 3 2007, 08:37 PM']Congrats on your 30th Anniversary. You do realise that it's your Pearl Wedding Anniversary. I suppose there'll be a very special gift there then! [/quote] Sean. Dude. You have just given me the best reason yet to get myself married and moreover, to stay married for that 30th anniversary Edited September 4, 2007 by G-bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 Well I just got back and spoke to the singist - my job's safe!!!! Apparently, I fill out the bottom end better which I take to mean my arse is fatter Had a fantastic time - here's a pic of me 'n Marge in Chania having lunch on her birthday... Here's me 'n Marge on the beach at Almirida, I'm gesturing at some Germans just out of shot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='59331' date='Sep 12 2007, 03:49 PM']Well I just got back and spoke to the singist - my job's safe!!!! Apparently, I fill out the bottom end better which I take to mean my arse is fatter [/quote] Glad to hear the job is safe...Nice photos, looks beautiful and relaxing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 [quote name='Sean' post='54943' date='Sep 3 2007, 08:37 PM']Congrats on your 30th Anniversary. You do realise that it's your Pearl Wedding Anniversary. I suppose there'll be a very special gift there then! [/quote] you do realise this isn't a drum forum right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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