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[quote name='blue' timestamp='1504555386' post='3365692'] Funny, however no self respecting Yankee Woman would date a guy with no wheels.... [/quote] http://youtu.be/zxGpmp6URuk

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1504554627' post='3365680'] Probably. The artists we'd regard as legends are so by the fact that they were pioneers, trailblazers, originators and thus had massive cultural impact. There are still innovators out there but they are niche artists that have little or no impact on wider popular culture. [/quote] And there are no trails left to blaze..? No impact to be had, culturally..? The legends of the 1920's are gone, those of the '50s sprang up. My (our...) generation is passing (we're all just passing through...); the next legends are only just born. Give 'em a chance and they'll 'originate' as did the others, as do all legends, in their time, in their own time. Every generation mourns the loss of their own, but each generation has their own legends, I'm sure, otherwise, there'd be no shoulders to stand on, would there..?

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1504536295' post='3365512'] My copy (of the first book) arrived today. Mrs Norris has probably already started on it before I get home from work [/quote] Order the second one straight away, then, read one each, then swap, 'coz your good lady is not likely to relinquish hold until finished.

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1504510457' post='3365265'] I find it very sad but inevitable that in another decade there'll be none, or extremely few, of the legends left. [/quote] Almost off-topic, but are there no 'new' legends being created..? None of the 'greats' can ever be replaced,of course, but is it all over now..? Surely not..? Think of the children.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1504476107' post='3365170']... [size=3][b]Soon Come: [/b]All-New BassChat marketplace [/size] [/quote] How fitting..! GAS fitting... GAS..? Fitting..? No..? Never mind; I was just leaving anyway.

When I was involved in our summer festival (Les 3 Elephants...), we ran a shuttle minibus to pick up band members arriving by train, 50 Km away. The festival stages had backline provided, corresponding to the technical spec we'd received, of course, and many of the groups had separate transport for their gear. Many flew in, to Paris or to Rennes; I suppose that counts as public transport..? For local gigging bands here, however, some sort of autonomy is essential.

No specific experience with Gumtree, but, in general, I'd suggest that there are as many successes as failures, and that every occasion is unique; there are no 'hard and fast' rules to follow. There's an element of lottery in there; you pays yer money, you takes yer choice. What looks to be a good deal can turn sour; a 'non-starter' could be the opening of a lifetime. Just sayin'.

This is not the 'official' response, but I'll offer it anyway... We have quite enough trouble getting the current, few, mandatory fields filled, and the 'Sold' flag is rather a sore point with me, as I spend a great deal of time sorting out the crazy stuff in the Marketplace (OK, I'm old, so I have time to spare. True, but by the same token, I have that much time left for doing stuff..!). There is a 'new, improved' forum being (slowly...) prepared, with some features that have been wanting, both by members and by Mods and Admins for some time, but I doubt that it will be the 'all-dancing, all singing' '[i]usine de gaz[/i]' that's often suggested. Meanwhile, keep the ideas coming in, they're all carefully considered, but don't expect miracles, that's what cathedrals are for. Edit: Ped's faster at typing than me, it seems..!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1504460937' post='3365041'] It's got eve more cliquey for drummers now...I've seen the headline act drummers actually removing their felts from cymbal stands as well. [/quote] They're breakable..? They're not drummers, they're bar stewards.

Ta... Ooo... That's so much better..!

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1504455640' post='3364979']...except for the twerkaholic dancer... [/quote] Like a fool, I [i]had [/i]to look it up. Hmm... Bad idea. Mind bleach, please..?

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1504454113' post='3364962'] What's a shellpack? [/quote] A set of drums, just the 'shells', not the stands, cymbals etc, although cymbals/snare stands [i]would [/i]count if we're talking transportation, because of the weight. The drummer just brings his/her 'breakables', ie: snare drum, cymbals, sticks, pedal... Didn't you learn nuffin' at uni music studies..?

My age, exactly, too. Don't leave it too late, folks. Now where did I put that bucket list..? Hmm...

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1504445525' post='3364882'] Hire a trailer? [/quote] Certainly 'do-able', I towed a trailer with my Renault Espace for a couple of years. Seven seated and the whole caboodle (drums, PA, backline...) in the trailer. The OP, however, was hoping to reduce ferry costs; I believe a trailer would scupper that, as there's be a supplement (could be wrong...).

The 'Sunlite' one does, for certain.

There's oodles of software out there, ranging from quite a few free or Open Source ones to very sophisticated systems with 3D emulation of moving heads. The harder part is choosing an adequate hardware interface. I've not looked into it, but there could be a Raspberry Pi solution; it would seem to be the ideal platform for such an interface. I'll have a look and see... Edit: Here's one, at least... [url="http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-as-a-DMX-light-controller/"]Raspberry Pi DMX interface...[/url] ... and another ... [url="http://bitwizard.nl/shop/DMX-interface-for-Raspberry-pi-with-usb-(FT245RL)"]Another Dmx Interface ...[/url] ... and there's more. Hmm... I might have a go myself; our youngest has a Pi already. A winter's project, maybe...

Put the heavy cubes in first, and get 'em packed tight so that they can't shift about at all. Sometimes laying 'em flat, face down, is worthwhile. You'll want the weight in the middle of the van, not to one side, so balance 'em out. Anything 'crushable' (drums..? cymbals..?) goes at the very top. Mic and PA stands can often slide under the seats, or in the foot well. Once all is in, cover the lot with a thick blanket, or your drum rug. Nothing should be able to swill about; all must be wedged against something else. As said above, do a couple of trial runs; it often happens that, perfectly packed going out, it becomes an impossible Chinese puzzle after the gig. Things seem to expand..! For a 'normal' sized band, there should be plenty enough room. For a Genesis tour, it might be a tight squeeze.

[quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1504430037' post='3364727']...and presidents can [b]imagine that they[/b] run a country by Tweet..... supposedly. [/quote] Fixed. ...