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P-T-P

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  1. Chris,

    You've missed my point a little, which is possibly my fault for not explaining it better. I'm not really sticking up for smoker's rights, just saying that I think the law as it was drawn up is very much nanny state, "want to be seen to be doing something about the issue without really confronting it head-on." I'm a believer in legislation where it's necessary and in letting society or community or market forces take care of business wherever possible.

    The analogy between smoking and drink driving doesn't wash becuase you can walk away from a smoker or choose not to enter a smoking establishment, drink driving almost always doesn't afford it's potential victims that opportunity.

    15 years ago there were hardly any non-smoking sections in pubs and restaurants, that changed and it changed because there was a demand from it. Most offices, factories etc. had confined smoking to designated areas. Couldn't tell you the last time I was on a bus or plane that didn't have a smoking ban. There were a growing number of smoke-free establishments before the ban came in. Over time there would have been establishments that catered to both sides of the divide because that's what more and more people wanted. Most smokers are considerate enough that they will not smoke in areas where they are requested not to do so.

    As a smoker, if they'd banned smoking altogether I'd have been okay with it because it [i]is[/i] a stupid and dangerous thing to do, but I'm also conscious of the £3 a pack difference between a price of a 20 fags here and elsewhere in the EU which no doubt had an influence on the decision not to pursue an outright ban.

  2. I've never been stung buying from the US, but the important thing is to do your homework before ordering and make sure you know what the worst case scenario is going to be. Like muppet I've also bought from basspartresource.com and paid no duty/tax at all. I get my strings from the US too and so far have not paid any duty/tax either but I always make sure to order sufficient that if I did have to pay it, I'm still making a saving over purchasing in the EU.

  3. Here in Wales I've seen no drop-off in our bookings. We're as busy now as we were at the same point last year but also have a heck of a lot more dates in the diary than we did then. That having been said, we had no Saturday night booking a couple of weeks back, first time in 18 months that's happened, which is hopefully not a sign of things to come.

    I think landlords, club committees etc. are right to be concerned, it's a major change to their business, but I think the reality of it is that, even those of us who like a smoke, aren't going to forego a night out with our mates just so we can have a fag.

    On the nanny state thing, personally I think it's a half-arsed, anti-tobacco lobby appeasing law. There was no need to ban smoking in public places, just make it easier for owners/employers to enforce smoking bans if they choose to put one in place. If health is the true concern, ban the damn things altogether, at least then there's no double standard. Non-smoking punters always had the choice not to enter a smoking bar/club etc. but it's easy to legislate to protect them while at far greater risk to health from second-hand smoke are kids who are forced to live in a home with parents who smoke and have no real say in the matter at all, why not legislate protect them?

  4. There's quite a few people I've done deals with, some recently, where we've not exchanged feedback. Please give me a reminder by leaving some feedback for me and I'll gladly return the favour.

    Here's what was said on the old bassworld and basstalk forums...

    [b]Vern[/b]:
    The day I did the deal with Pete for his MIA Jazz was the best thing I have done.
    I love this bass, everything went very smoothly and couldn`t have dealt with a nicer guy,and would have no hesitation in doing the same again.
    Top man is Pete.

    ps: Sorry mate, no way could I part with this bass.I love it to bits

    [b]Wildman[/b]:Great deal with Pete for his Hohner B2V. Great bass, great condition and easy pickup/delivery. Nice one Pete

    [b]Wildman[/b]:
    Another great deal with Pete for his Shure wireless set up. Set cheque off, he sent the goods the moment it was cleared.

    Once again - Nice doing business with you Pete

    [b]big25g[/b]:
    Awesome guy, i bought a couple of DVD's of him, they came a couple of days later

    [b]homerplaysbass[/b]:
    Had too short a meeting with Pete on the M5 - I was late as usual :roll: Pete was very patient and it was a shame we didn't have longer to chat. Although our meeting was brief, I found Pete to be a proper bloke and a pleasure to deal with.

    I feel happy that my treasured Jazz has gone to a good home.

    [b]Stingrayfan[/b]:
    Top bloke who did me a great deal on his Aerodyne Jazz. Very nice guy to deal with by email too. Happily recommend.

    [b]RichBowman[/b]:
    Swapped Lakkies with Pete a while back - Top bloke, big thumbs up.

    [b]andyonbass[/b]:
    I met Pete recently when he travelled up to my gaff to collect an amp he bought off me. Damn fine chap, pleasure to do business with and I'd have no hesitation in trading with him again

    [b]Rich[/b]:
    Top man -- bought his Behringer combo, and although we didn't deal in person he's very obviously a splendid chap. Great amp too, superb condition. Even the cardboard box was mint!

    [b]hammers_bass[/b]:
    Great Deal. Bought an early BADASS bridge for a good price. Great bloke to do business with

    [b]Mike[/b]:
    Great buyer. Met up - thanks!

    [b]russjm[/b]:
    Just traded a Lakland JO for a Fender Jazz plus cash, no problems at all, the jazz is great, and Pete's a diamond geezer, highly recommended

    [b]Vern[/b]:
    I have just concluded a deal with Pete Ward for his Yamaha 1005.

    Met him on M4,had a good chat over a coffee and enjoyed it very much.

    Pete is a genuinely nice guy,a pleasure to do business with and I`m as happy as a pig in poo !!

    Highly recommended for doing business with.

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