SpondonBassed

When I saw the mattress on the floor I decided that perhaps this would not be as entertaining as I'd hoped. Pass.

Wow. It's a good thing your mate didn't give you a go on a Kazoo! You'd end up with a bass/SheweeTM hybrid.

It's very kind of you to say. Thank you from both of us. It's the first really good day out that either of us have had since August of last year. Winning Andy's modified Jag was completely unexpected and made Jack's whole week for him. I probably saw you in passing but I haven't a clue what you look like. I'll look forward to meeting you at the next one. Cheers!

I was sorry to have missed meeting you. I thought I'd recognise your neck but... no. If I'd had more time to myself I would have liked to have sought you out for a chat about your JabbaBass. The clip you posted a while back was tantalisingly short but sweet enough to make me want to hear more. Next bash maybe?

True enough. I own up to having a senior moment and getting my Simons in a twist. Credit was intended for @Si600 for his management of previous East Midlands Bass Bashes. Sorry to you both. No confusion intended.

As the first to have a ticket drawn, I was surprised you didn't go for the AJR Jag yourself. I'm not complaining you understand. I was in a bit of a bind having gone up with Jack's ticket and then realising that I was making a choice on his behalf. In my defence... there wasn't a lot of ukulele related stuff on the table to choose from.

As a matter of fact, JE, it was my housemate Jack's ticket that won the prize. Two of his tickets were drawn and none of mine! He was delighted to have won it. We've known Andy for a couple of years now and we've both been impressed by his builds and mods. Jack's more of a uke player though and he's gifted it to me. As we share a house, he's still going to hear it... quite a lot probably. I'm very lucky. I've just had a good hour playing with it and it's lovely. To be honest, I've always liked the notion of one day owning an AJR modified or built bass. It was a great climax to the day. Full marks to you JE and your Mum. You both made us feel very welcome. You made this year's East Midlands Bass Bash a great follow up to @Sibob's excellent events. Cheers matey! Well done. This isn't the first time that Andy's put up such a nice prize either. He put up a decent acoustic bass a couple of years back too. It's been a great day out for the two of us after a rough six months or so. Looking forward to the next one.

As long as you don't discover a flat earth you'll be fine.

Collets can be hard to find for some of the older routers.

Welcome Danny.

You can stand between me and the rest of the room when I crank up the B2A then...

Good call. I was unaware of the details of her death having only listened to the brief news item at the time. I remember thinking at the time that she was just coming into her stride as a world class musician. It was a sad loss but it seems she was a strong mother to the end. Kirsty MacColl Death

But as she's been unable to meet commitments so far, I wouldn't take them seriously.

Hotblack Desiato. He once spent a year dead for tax reasons.

Another one for John Lennon here. I was in shock as much for the way he was killed as for his loss.

Welcome Al.

Keep it simple with one pick up.

Really? I'd never had noticed if you hadn't mentioned it. Heeheehee

Join the Fearless Flyers.

Break a leg. You'll be fine. I have every confidence in you.

...and peas. Don't forget peas as depicted in Spitting Image. If they don't quicken your pulse there's no hope for you.

What? Vote Conservative? Argh! PS: You are right of course. JM jumping EC's bones was an exceptionally dull image to conjure up. A bit like watching tortoises hump.

It didn't do Edwina Curry any harm...

Keep the belt... Just wear your undercrackers on the outside.

Welcome Ned.