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Doesn't count; he wants a work horse, not a wild cat. Maybe a Mustang..? Or a Rickie; many folks say it's a one-trick pony, which is close.

... as is my cornet playing. I'm flattered. On second thoughts, I might just try it, as a challenge to self. Don't wait up, though. Hmm... Have I any spare wax cylinders..? [ Potters off, rubbing a furrowed brow until the twinges get too bad, then turns back to put the kettle on. 'Now then, what was I going to go upstairs for..? Something to do with cornets..? Hmm...' ] Edit: @MoonBassAlpha OK, the deed is done. Don't blame me; blame 'im there... (points wildly around, trying to focus tired eyes...)

Fixed.

Broncho.

Given the choice, I'd have preferred Mr Astley, I think. (Although, having looked up who he is, it's a close-run race....)

That's more like it..! I'd be interested in a bass like that.It's getting closer to the Rob Allen styling, which, from me, is high praise. I'll pass on the wallpaper, though. My Dad would paste up similar patterns in the living room. It's the stuff of nightmares. Pop art..? Not for me, thanks.

I used Harry, one of the options on the 'From Text To Speech' web site. I've used him before, in various guises. The result needs 'tweaking', but I have to have some input somewhere, I suppose, so that's OK with me. Genius..? Of course; what else..?

Goodness gracious; t'ain't like that at any church I've ever been in..! It's all just playing the crowd, just like any of the adverts on 'telly. Overplaying..? Any more than a wheezing pedalled harmonium is overkill, in my (admittedly heathen...) book. The Grand Organ in the cathedrals are equally 'guilty' of gilding the lily, too, with their Toccatas and Messes. To me, it's all about manipulation of the Mass; it takes what it takes. One plays what's needed for the occasion, and if there's an electric band doing their stuff, it's part of having an electric band. If it's to be 'soft-pedalled', use an acoustic and strum, s'all, I'd say. The 'shows' in the videos above have very little ecclesiastical content, in my view.

Good afternoon, Bud, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

"Who snoozes, loses..!" ...

Jack Casady Ashley Hutchings Danny Thompson Phil Lesh Mark Andes

Good evening, KL , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Here is my contribution to the September 2018 Basschat Composition Challenge, inspired by a picture chosen by last month's winner: JBP. Three Kontakt strummed guitars and 'vocals' from Harry, that's all. A spot of delay and light compression; nothing more. Edit: By popular request, I've replaced Harry's fine vocal effort with my very own dulcet tones; a first. Whatever next, singing..? Ha..! The 'lyrics' are set out in full below, for those wanting to sing along. The chords..? They sound familiar..? Could be, although I've made 'em very much campfire 'vanilla', so... Thanks for listening, if you already have; if you're about to, enjoy. Lyrics... For folks below who moaned at The noise of my machine I've found the perfect answer to My grass-cutting routine Of which I'm very keen I'll take my Flymo to the Moon I know it seems a dream But out here, up in Space No-one can hear me scream No-one can hear me scream At all those rotten neighbours who Would always vent their spleen At any time they'd see me take My can of gasoline Now, this is what I mean And they would... Moan, moan, moan It spoiled my habitat Moan, moan, moan I've had enough of that ... ... I'll take my Flymo to the Moon It's such a clever scheme 'Cos out here, up in Space No-one can here me scream I hope you're satisfied, so put Away your submachine Gun; you won't need it now Pull out its magazine No need to intervene Because... I'll take my Flymo to the Moon Although it does sound quite extreme Way out here, up in Space No-one can hear me scream This grass is... Mown, mown, mown I have to make it neat Mown, mown, mown It keeps me on my feet ... No-one can hear me scream Obscenities and even worse I had to vent my spleen Although it's really pleasant here And 'Yes, the cheese is green' And once mown, it's pristine I'll take my Flymo to the Moon Win back my self-esteem Far out, here, up in Space No-one can hear me scream No-one can hear me scream No-one can hear me scream No-one can hear me scream No-one can hear me scream

I agree. The tracks of a bulldozer.

Such as 'The Exorcist'..?

Meanwhile, yuletide us over with some more 'log' puns, then, eh..?

Good evening, BM, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good evening, SiBiRiDi, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Firstly, that's an 'open-ended' exercise, in that, if no line is drawn, it's never declared 'Finished..!'. Setting oneself a deadline (at any point, not just 'first version'...) is almost always a Good Thing. Secondly, and, in my case, even more importantly, 'fiddling and fixing' makes things steadily and remorselessly worse..! This, in many walks of life ('Oh, just another pinch of salt and it'll be perfect...', or 'I'll just ease another millimetre off that wobbly table leg...'). There are many examples of classical compositions that are better unfinished than polished (or sometimes, re-polished...), Schubert's Eighth being the prime example. It's a healthy quality, knowing when to stop. It's a pity our Lenny has never 'twigged' this simple fact. ...

For the last time: 'No..!'

Our Eldest is interested in these methods, as he's started making his own guitars; I'll see if I can acquire a wet grinding wheel for modest expense. My own personal requirements are for sharpening to surgical degree my modelling blades (mostly X-Acto n°11 or similar...). Whilst not needing the same 'elbows dug into ribs' technique, there must be a better way than my present system, consisting of leather stropping, using green paste/wax stuff. Sometimes I get a good cut, but it's hit'n'miss. The blades, even from new, are not apt for cutting the balsa woods I use, and they dull all too quickly, resulting in torn wood if they're not changed. Anyone got any tips, then, for keeping these types of blades at their finest..? Thanks in advance...

The general policy is to let nature take its course, and have topics 'sink or swim' depending on the frequency of posts added. Any subject not attracting replies would then, naturally, sink down (but would still be found by searching, of course...). Some topics, such as warnings about Paypal scams, are of permanent interest, and would normally not, in themselves, solicit replies; hence the pinning. It's also true that, when pinned, topics tend to become 'part of the furniture', and no longer receive any visits at all, because they're pinned..! Having said all that, and recognising the quality and value of the OP, I'll pin this, as it's in the proper section for those interested. On my head be it, then; let the pinning commence..!

You'll have to give it back; he'll starve to death, the poor so-and-so. Have you no shame..?

£5..? No, but a passing nod to your sense of scansion. S'not even complete, and the 'grammar' makes one shudder..! Poor attempt; shut the door on leaving, please.