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As if I didn't feel old enough already...
I've just found out that later this year I'm becoming a great-great-uncle.
Jeeves, bring my zimmer frame.
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Like an absolute idiot, I sold my Novation K Station a while back because I wasn't using it. Now, of course, I could really really do with it. Twerp. *slaps self*
And predictably, they're now selling for twice what I let mine go for.
*slaps self again*
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@jezzaboyhas it spot on.
Just how predictable are we?
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Just been told by HMRC that I paid too little tax in the last tax year. Great. As if money wasn't tight enough already, now I've got to find an extra 30p a month to give them.
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The Commitments on BBC2 now.
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Totally worth watching just for Maria Doyle Kennedy's sultry, wonderful performance of "Never Loved A Man".
https://youtu.be/kSIiw7iofwU?si=9tJqR83hzb3dbp3-&t=3
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Does anyone have any experience with St Modwen Homes as a builder? Have seen one of their houses that I reeeeeeally fancy but I want to make sure they're not shoddy/cowboys.
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Had my 'growth talk' at work yesterday. A sort of career progression thing that must be really handy for the younger engineers especially.
Boss's first question (admittedly with his tongue firmly in his cheek): "So Rich, where do you see yourself in 5 years..?"
Me: "Retired."
Boss: "Want to expand your skillset? Anything you'd like to do in the meantime?"
Me: "Exactly what I'm doing now will suit me fine, ta."
End of talk.
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I tend to find these HR box-ticking exercises tiresome.
I'm doing what I do, it's the right mix of interesting, challenging, routine, inventive, procedural, ad-hoc, variety, and fulfillment for me; I don't need to fill in forms to say so.
Setting goals and suchlike are an irrelevance; if the business gets to the point where they don't need me then they'll ditch me and if I decide it's time then I'll move on.
I've been working in pretty much the same niche for years and have no desire or ambition to be "promoted" or chase any other perceived progression or career path.
I'm happy in my lane and have no plans to retire.
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Today is a very, very good day.
(for non-musical reasons)
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A bit of tweakage to my JayRay fretless. As it was based on an OLP 'Ray, it was originally passive... I'd intended to either buy a Stinger preamp or make one on vero, but then I rediscovered the 2-band EQ from my old Yamaha RBX765 lurking in the spares box, so I've fitted that instead. I'd forgotten how powerful a preamp it is. Absolutely brought it to life. I love tinkering with stuff, especially when it turns out as well as this has.
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Incoming NBD... an itch I couldn't resist scratching, but I fear I might regret it...
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Putting together a neo-prog covers project with my guitarist mate @Witters. I thought it'd be hard to find personnel but he already has keen interest from a drummer and a keys player. We're thinking Porcupine Tree, It Bites, Quantum Pig, Fish, Frost*, Steven Wilson, Hogarth-era Marillion... I'm quite excited by this.
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I knew it was to good to be true. Drummer has announced that he can't rehearse the same night as everyone else, and doesn't want to do any covers but wants to do original material. None of us have ever met, never mind played together, but already he's diving straight into compositions. Surely it'd be better to do one cover to start with, to make sure we all get on and are capable? We've got to walk before we can run.
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In various locations across the country, railway workers are sacrificing their family Christmas time in order to perform vital upgrades to lines and infrastructure, improving efficiency and services to freight and travelling public alight. Spare a thought for these folks, up to their elbows in ballast and wiring and paperwork, as you tuck into your festive feast. I'll certainly be raising a glass to all my hardworking colleagues.👏🏻
And just in case anyone thinks I'm being sarky, no I'm 100% serious. I've done Xmas commissionings, and it's bloody hard work.
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Happy Rush Day (21/12)!
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What's the difference between The Polar Express and HS2?
One's an improbable fantasy about a train, and the other is a film with Tom Hanks. -
Overheard an exchange earlier between a man and his very young daughter, in a supermarket car park:
Man: we're just going to wait here for a while.
Daughter: why?
Man: because mummy's in the shop.
Daughter: why?
Man: she's buying some chocolate.
Daughter: why?
Man: because she needs some.
Daughter: why?
Man: *laughs*
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Another ripping gig on Saturday night. Oh how I love playing ska and reggae. It's such happy music. 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤
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That's fantastic @Raslee, Facebook links etc when you have them plz 😎
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This just popped up on my feed. I'm not a golfer, but even if I was, I don't think I'd be in a rush to play this course...
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Best news I've heard all year.
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Dog walks into a post office, says he wants to send a telegram.
"OK" says the clerk, "what's the message?"
The dog says, "Woof woof woof, woof woof woof woof woof, woof woof."
Clerk says, "OK, but for the same price, you can add one more 'woof'".
The dog frowns and replies, "But then it wouldn't make any sense."-
Reminds me of this one.
Remote Scottish village, general store cum post office, bell tinkles as the door opens.
'Mrs McDonald' says the postmaster 'We dinnae see you too often'.
'Aye, well, Mr McDonald died. I'd like to put a wee notice in the paper, what's the cheapest?'
'£5, what d'ye want to say?'
'Mr McDonald died'
'Feh £5 ye get 3 more words'
'Mr McDonald died. Volvo for sale'
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Ska band's gig next Saturday is at a Conservative Club. Hmm, well a payday's a payday I suppose. Anyway... I've bought a special shirt for the occasion.
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@2pods but that would involve me a} buying a Liverpool shirt and b} wearing a Liverpool shirt.
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Note to self: in future, never ever ever get a Covid booster and a flu jab at the same time or in the same arm. Ouch, and moreover, ugh. 🤕😷
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My sister has a prog-tastic wi-fi password.
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I’m afraid it’s not @Rich. To be fair, there are thousands of plates that fall much further outside of the rules, so I probably wouldn’t worry too much about it. At least ANPR will be able to read your registration number (should it be stolen etc).
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Yes, there's no way I was going to do anything daft with the actual reg number, it's asking for trouble. As I said, it's identical to the old plate apart from the clef instead of the stars and UK instead of GB. I've still got the old plates just in case I need to put them back on in a hurry. I can't see that happening though (he said hopefully).
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How do you find out how heavy a red hot chilli pepper is?
Give it a weigh, give it a weigh, give it a weigh now. -
Had a bit of an eye-opener on a bass-oriented Farcebook group this morning. My god, there are some selfish c**ts in this world.
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Facebook is full of knobs. I've left numerous groups due to wildly snobbish / holier than thou postings. I remain on there for buying / selling, and for a few groups than are nice to be on. Don't let it bother you. It's just social media, where opinions largely only mean something to those posting them