debwilliams

I went out for a bit so missed it but will watch it tomorrow - seems like I'm in for some pleasant viewing.

As I am Billy No Mates for going out tonight, I shall most certainly be watching this. Nice glass of Jack Daniels, Floyd ... an almost perfect evening

Hello and welcome Simon.

Totally priceless

Done for you Dan

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1337856072' post='1666361'] Haha, yeah, i do my bit to help. Still loving it or have you brought another 3 since then [/quote] Yes, I am still very happy with my bass of stealth . I was very tempted by the black Aerodyne on here the other week BUT I remained strong and did not visit the forum of temptation until it was sold. I took your advice and started practising a few new songs when I felt my resolve weakening. Seemed to work ... this time! [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1337857659' post='1666401'] [sub]It was my local shop Deb, they were really helpful. I could have bought the amp for a tenner cheaper online, but it fairness I think its important to support your local businesses, and the fact that I could try it out first I thought was really handy [/sub] [sub]I'm working in Cardiff today, and one of the guitar shops have some Yamaha basses..... i am fighting with myself to not wander over! LOL![/sub] [/quote] Glad your locals could help you, they were great when I went in for a gig bag and strap. Nice to go to a shop sometimes instead of doing everything online and as you say, it's good to support local businesses. Hope you can keep temptation at bay until hometime. If you've made your choice not to change, there's little point tormenting yourself. Enjoy Cardiff in the sunshine.

Well I'm glad that you parted with your basses Dave cos I've got one of them

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1337851887' post='1666280'] I am absolutely loving it and wishing I'd done it years ago! There's something quite primal about a good bassline! I had the music shop in stitches yesterday though, as they assumed I was buying the amp for someone else!! I suppose I don't look like a typical bass player!! (Well make your own minds up from my avatar! LOL!) [/quote] Which shop did you go to Debs? If it was your local, I found them so helpful, nice bunch in there.

Hi and welcome to Basschat

Done

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1337788229' post='1665498'] It's buy it now Deb, but I really can't afford a new bass yet! [/quote] But surely you need to make good use of your new amp? I mean, you've spent the money on that so it would be a shame not to get the most out of it ....

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1337785239' post='1665437'] Oh no, that does look like a nice bass [/quote] So have you placed a bid yet?

Give in to it ... you know you're going to do it anyway

Joe Bonamassa's new album "Driving Towards The Daylight". Love it.

Great for access to the Brecon Beacons too. Very nice pint in a pub in Libanus after a few hard miles under foot. The Bull springs to mind? Nice area, did some wild camping in the park last autumn. Nice part of Wales. Great weather for taking your bike out this week

Seems that way Mr Taff. Where are you based?

Hi Rich

Hi Stu and welcome. Double bass at 9....

Hi Greg welcome on this very hot and sunny day

Hi Shaggy! Geez - another link to Morriston . Unfortunately I spent two nights in your workplace recently and was very glad when I was able to come home again. Just how many times an hour can your blood pressure be checked??? Food wasn't too bad though. GREAT to see another local on here.

Hi Gav and welcome

Thanks again from saying "Hi"! [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1337614820' post='1662822'] Flamin' norah.... they'll be bringing in soft furnishings any day now... [/quote] Soft furnishings eh? Not sure I'm ready to start embroidering or making handy bookmarks yet It's great to see that there are a healthy number of women on this forum - also great that there are a number of healthy men too . Thanks Sarah for your information, always good to know what is going on. Cheers! Deb

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1337618113' post='1662893'] Do this! I didn't meet any musicians I wanted to play with but I'm engaged now to the first person I spoke to! [/quote] Even more incentive! Get out there Seashell ...

This is such a nice forum - look at all the support and advice from your friends here Seashell. Looks like you're going to feel the fear and do it anyway. I totally get where you're coming from here. I go to an open mic / music club night where there is a regular band their ages range from 42 to 70. Musicians/singers go along and join them in varying numbers, sometimes busy sometimes not. Last time I was there I was talking to one of them and mentioned that I'd bought a bass. He said when I'm ready to take my bass or use the regular guy's bass, pick my own song and they'll play around my choice. The bassist just advised to make things as easy as I need to to make myself comfortable and to have fun. I'm sure you are plenty good enough to go and have some fun but I know that it can be difficult when you're not going to places with someone. Do you have a friend that you can take with you? More hugs coming your way xx

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1337527405' post='1661408'] My first lesson was AWESOME!!! Had soooo much fun, and am now playing 12 bar blues [/quote] You've had a great day Deb! Beats cooking a roast eh? Will send you a PM. [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1337530600' post='1661465'] I was going to say you should start a choir, but Morriston already has one of those. [/quote] Yep, they are more than good enough without any help from me! [quote name='3below' timestamp='1337533690' post='1661530'] And Croeso from another Welsh bass player, out in the boonies of Mid Wales. [/quote] Diolch am y croeso 3below.