Les

What's on my mind?

I'm thinking that the Status Update function has never been the same since the site migrated to the new format.  Some members (knowingly or unknowingly) see it as a private messaging service.

My burning question is:

Now that we no longer get @Les's Post Gig Gastro Guide* - the PG3, if you will, do we actually need the shoutbox at all?

We have public Topics and Private Messaging for that stuff after all.

Just an opinion.

Had a low profile on here recently....Mum died on 27th June following a stroke and bleed on the brain.

Her suffering has come to an end.

Anyone need some Trace Elliot graphic slider knobs/tops/thingys ? The white things that go on the slider if you know what I mean.

Having a clear out and found 9 both old an new.

PM me if they're any use to anyone and I'll get them in the post. 

Les

Supported 'The Blockheads', chuffed isnt the word, met Norman Watt-Roy and he signed my pick guard 🙂

Struggling to keep an interest in becoming band worthy again.

So many people insist that I use social media that it has finally put me off asking, even on Basschat or JMB.

If I ever get offered bassist again it will be down to luck and word of mouth.  I see 'net dependence more and more in people around me.  Sure, there's lots of talk about regulation for people who have to use it for work but I never see progress in dealing with commercial push.  It depresses me.

Time for breakfast and a rethink about where best to spend my time.

Struggling to keep an interest in becoming band worthy again.

So many people insist that I use social media that it has finally put me off asking, even on Basschat or JMB.

If I ever get offered bassist again it will be down to luck and word of mouth.  I see 'net dependence more and more in people around me.  Sure, there's lots of talk about regulation for people who have to use it for work but I never see progress in dealing with commercial push.  It depresses me.

Time for breakfast and a rethink about where best to spend my time.

Mustang bass on the way, shortscale La Bella flatwounds ordered, boom!

Mustang bass on the way, shortscale La Bella flatwounds ordered, boom!

Well here it is: 

The video for my bands cover/mashup of Superstition and some Erykah Badu.

Hope y'all enjoy

Managed to finally get my nose in on a locked thread, feel a proper BC'er now. 

Just had my first "complete stranger has left you millions of $ in his will " email. Only took 20 year :-)

Another kebab fail. The situation is now at crisis point and threatening the very existence of the band.

Despite not having our inoculations and and having no pet passport for our guitarist we ventured to the

disputed border town of Earby in either Lancashire or Yorkshire, no one seems to know.

We got a fifty quid bonus and free beer and had a good night but it was sullied by the towns total lack of kebabery. 

Another dash to a 24 hour Maccies saved us from a fate worse than a fate worse than death but this is now two

fails on the bounce and begs the question "what's the point of being in a band ? "

Another kebab fail. The situation is now at crisis point and threatening the very existence of the band.

Despite not having our inoculations and and having no pet passport for our guitarist we ventured to the

disputed border town of Earby in either Lancashire or Yorkshire, no one seems to know.

We got a fifty quid bonus and free beer and had a good night but it was sullied by the towns total lack of kebabery. 

Another dash to a 24 hour Maccies saved us from a fate worse than a fate worse than death but this is now two

fails on the bounce and begs the question "what's the point of being in a band ? "

Another kebab fail. The situation is now at crisis point and threatening the very existence of the band.

Despite not having our inoculations and and having no pet passport for our guitarist we ventured to the

disputed border town of Earby in either Lancashire or Yorkshire, no one seems to know.

We got a fifty quid bonus and free beer and had a good night but it was sullied by the towns total lack of kebabery. 

Another dash to a 24 hour Maccies saved us from a fate worse than a fate worse than death but this is now two

fails on the bounce and begs the question "what's the point of being in a band ? "

Another kebab fail. The situation is now at crisis point and threatening the very existence of the band.

Despite not having our inoculations and and having no pet passport for our guitarist we ventured to the

disputed border town of Earby in either Lancashire or Yorkshire, no one seems to know.

We got a fifty quid bonus and free beer and had a good night but it was sullied by the towns total lack of kebabery. 

Another dash to a 24 hour Maccies saved us from a fate worse than a fate worse than death but this is now two

fails on the bounce and begs the question "what's the point of being in a band ? "

It's back. The donner calzone. What a beast of a feast.

Have to say this may be my favorite apres gig snackette but you can't get it everywhere. 

This one courtesy of the  ever splendid Night Bar in Horwich.

Blizzard fueled dash from the kebabless wasteland of Lowton 2 miles up the road in that there Cheshire to a hearty kebab from a stalwart of the guide, Mediterranean Pizza in the centre of the known universe. Great gig at a regular haunt too but felt a bit lacklustre after last weeks amazing reception of the new show. 

Maybe cos' we're back in our comfort zone and didn't have the edge that something new brings to a band. Oh well, kebab was ace and that's what counts. 

Excellent start to the kebabing weekend, got some pussie as well.

Very tasty chicken burger meal inc. chips and a drink for less than three and a half earth pounds. 

By default as it was the first takeaway we came across trying to escape Bolton, lost as we always are trying to get out of Bolton

as they were close to closing and it was all they had left. Would defo go for this again.

This little fella was in the quiet bar round the corner on his stool as he usually is keeping an eye on proceedings.

Excellent start to the kebabing weekend, got some pussie as well.

Very tasty chicken burger meal inc. chips and a drink for less than three and a half earth pounds. 

By default as it was the first takeaway we came across trying to escape Bolton, lost as we always are trying to get out of Bolton

as they were close to closing and it was all they had left. Would defo go for this again.

This little fella was in the quiet bar round the corner on his stool as he usually is keeping an eye on proceedings.

Booked out a gig for a band in Carlisle... Trying a new venue this time! A lot of places are combining both venues and rehearsal rooms, is this a common thing these days?

Had a dodgy kebab tonight, ohhh er. 

Much better kebabing last night. Super donner and chips from Pizza Corner in Farnworth, only the bands second visit but won't be the last.

An extra 50 quid at the end of the night, booked for a gay wedding next April, booked for new years eve and another words fail me moment, with video.

Regular readers will remember the girls in their outfits on top of the trailer from their previous pub 500 yards up the road.

Much better kebabing last night. Super donner and chips from Pizza Corner in Farnworth, only the bands second visit but won't be the last.

An extra 50 quid at the end of the night, booked for a gay wedding next April, booked for new years eve and another words fail me moment, with video.

Regular readers will remember the girls in their outfits on top of the trailer from their previous pub 500 yards up the road.

Much better kebabing last night. Super donner and chips from Pizza Corner in Farnworth, only the bands second visit but won't be the last.

An extra 50 quid at the end of the night, booked for a gay wedding next April, booked for new years eve and another words fail me moment, with video.

Regular readers will remember the girls in their outfits on top of the trailer from their previous pub 500 yards up the road.

Much better kebabing last night. Super donner and chips from Pizza Corner in Farnworth, only the bands second visit but won't be the last.

An extra 50 quid at the end of the night, booked for a gay wedding next April, booked for new years eve and another words fail me moment, with video.

Regular readers will remember the girls in their outfits on top of the trailer from their previous pub 500 yards up the road.