Dad3353

Knock 'em Dead, Dave; knock 'em Dead.

That way madness lies. As to the votes: I can't bear the suspense. The results may polarise before the end, but there's a pause in the voting, it seems. 10 votes so far..? A grizzly turn-out, certainly, but maybe some have simply furgotten the poll..? We don't panda to folks' tastes, s'all. Did we make a Boo-Boo in choosing this photo..? We need a steddy floe of suitable subjects to break the ice; the koalaty has to be maintained. I'll stop now; I've a head cold, so cub along, go bearzurk and listen to the compositions, then vote, please.

Indeed.

The Infected Donut. Not (yet...) an 'official' acronym, but could become one, if you play your cards right..! Yes indeed, most here are nice, but beware of ... Oh no, he's just come in. I'll leave it there. (Hastily turns off screen, whistling a falsely innocent air and gazing around into empty space...) ...

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

No, I don't.

Could have been worse; they could have decided to do a 'Bartholomew' on him.

It's funny, that's not in the 'Brief Lives' that I've read (and re-read...), nor in the stage play of same, with Roy Dotrice (RIP...) in the lead (well, solo...) role of Aubrey himself. It's these little-known factlets that 'make' the personality, I find, so thanks for that.

Between long-standing, reputable BC members it can work, although the 'risk' element is always there, naturally. One should be prepared for a straight loss, whatever the amount, and whoever the Seller when using that option, however. For my part (I'm not a regular user of the Marketplace; still less for high-value items...) I have never had any issues with gift payment, but I choose carefully with whom I deal. I have been lucky so far; one shouldn't count on luck, though.

No more (or less...) so than a bass player, no.

This stuff will do the job ... 3M Dual Lock ... Not to be confused with Velcro; this really does lock up solidly, but allows removal (it takes quite some force, though, 'cos it's got a very strong grip in itself...). Hope this helps.

? ? ? What's so impractical about ear protection..? I've used 'em industrially and on stages; I know lots of musicians that wouldn't be without 'em. A viola player has a different morphology..? I don't understand the problem.

That won't help the bloke sat next to the cymbal clashes..! No, you're right, of course, but then, the noise levels would not make the use of protection necessary at all. So much the better, certainly, but if one is exposed to noise, protection is required, practical or not.

No inference on my part. Either one wears protection, or one's hearing is compromised. There are several forms of protection, suitable for many industries, including the music industry. What's suitable for a rock musician is liable to be suitable for an orchestra pit player, I'd have thought.

It certainly isn't practical to loose one's hearing.

Oi..! Ça va..!

Etiquette demands that one turns one's back, signalling one's utter contempt by refusing to watch.

Good morning, Matt, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. (... but you knew that anyway, did't you..? )

Hi-Tone 200w valve amp, 4 x KT88 ...

Similar remarks have been made of 'modern times' and 'the youf of today' since records began; John Aubrey relates such sentiments in his writings at the time of Elisabeth I (1626-1697...). It seems to be one of the signs of advancing years, like needing reading glasses and emitting little groans when rising from armchairs.

The last post I held down was IT Manager in an aluminium foundry, for thirteen years. All of the workshop areas required the wearing of safety shoes, of a specific model with metatarsal protection, and safety glasses. Several areas required ear protection, due to the noise levels to be found there, either permanent or punctual, as measured by competent authorities. No-one was allowed into any of these areas without these equipments, anyone flouting these rules would be escorted away; repeats would be a disciplinary matter, up to and including dismissal. These were not simply 'house rules', they are part and parcel of the French H & S regulations, and apply everywhere in France. I'd be very surprised if there were not similar measures in place in UK workplaces. I see no reason to exempt artists from these precautions.

Fairport Convention

OK, accidents happen, but twice..! That's just negligence..! Wouldn't happen with a Wal.