Rich

Yes can see some, yes. If they're doing anything sensitive they drop off the radar, but there are usually a few to be seen. 

Worth also watching the firefighters; water bombers and spotting aircraft. 

It's not usually possible to see the fast jets doing operational stuff or operational traiing, at least for me.  But if you want to watch fast-jet training, try west Texas (T-38s) and Snowdownia (Hawks, mostly from Valley).  Sometimes you can see the electronic targets over the North Sea, but not often the aircraft flying interceptions.

Sometimes you get exotic stuff too.  Hurricane hunters (mostly P-3s) over the Caribbean).  NATO AWACS and reconnaissance aircraft over Bulgaria.  Spitfires, Mustangs, SAAB Tunnan.  The Canadian Lancaster when it came to the UK via Iceland.

YUMMYYY!!!!! I MUCH prefer the look versus the smaller, weedy looking posts.  I recently dropped a set of res-o-lites I found cheap online on a Peavey Cirrus and they have similarly made a huge improvement. Gotoh definitely make my favourite tuning keys! 

contact eBay I guess

GDPR doesn't apply to private individuals.

Data Protection Act does but I'm not sure what Ebay does to ensure it is observed as ultimately they act as the third party in the transaction and the name and address details must be given to ensure delivery from the seller.

Would say to discuss with Ebay, not sure they can do anything in all honesty

I don't know why they do it. I suppose it could be a negative reinforcement thing - I would rant at the telly whenever that Tui ad came on with the feckless, insipid, breathy cod-swing version of Chaka Khan's glorious "Ain't Nobody", but the upshot of my ire is that I will never book a holiday with Tui. Ever. But then it was fairly unlikely I would have done before they pushed my blood pressure up several notches...

I use a wax removal tool purchased from eBay for a couple of quid. It’s the one with the silicone spiral heads, and does the job pretty well. Got fed up of paying £60 for a visit to a 

specialist, after my NHS surgery stopped offering the service.

( Will probably still go for an occasional professional de-wax, but less often than previously needed.)

I didn't even realise that DIY wax removal kits were a thing. Now, I find this ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185807364536?hash=item2b42fb61b8:g:PJ4AAOSwHONkCZUu&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4J3x%2FGcicXk2uaFah9%2BKqU6i8E%2BY04Zh4fDmloRP0s92ZirFEbtmqpMwG13OHmF6Ixrlyw0NcW0JhWsocDEzjkbZxLgIvVZugIG8Pn47HEdii7k4BfdQ7VJ1oq9MoTfFJcswT2j2RetVSGEvpyxnyZ6NV2ey9xC1LyVdC2ha1JIIBIypwND%2Be49F7AR1z3KLcPqm6O6CKroFRG0etXasCkrZTYuviLftXPMtLdAHtpM2eSuZfWed6Ll7edctjD5m8BNt6qzj0hjIQAZAn8AdozhEbtnkusESJzzbmnjEmwbQ|tkp%3ABk9SR7irxYqyYg

I tried one of those spiral cleaners once when my ear felt a little blocked. Made it even worse. The Otex kit with the little bulb thingy did the job a week later.

Isn't it 40 degrees plus on parts of the continent at the moment? I know which I would prefer.

I just want a break in the rain. The air show was a washout last weekend, I've got two outdoor events to go to on Saturday and oh look, surprise fvcking surprise, it's going to be hammering down. Again.

I've been caught out a couple of times when walking the dogs but at least you can get out. I can't bear it when it gets above 25 - really hot days are the same as wet ones - you can't go out!!

That works.

First gig with the ramp last night, love it. Definitely staying, albeit in a different form... My planted thumb wore right through all those coats of lacquer and paint some 5mm acrylic sheet is now in the post.

I often find that I've forgotten how good some of the great basses I have locked away in cases are. 

Best surprise ever - a "new" bass for free.

Neither my wife or I drive, so we use public transport a fair amount. Train fares are an absolute rip off to get around the country. We got a "two together" rail card a while ago that helps bring the cost down, but it's still expensive.  That said, the amount of time we use the train, it probably still works out cheaper than owning a car.

It's a small world. Wouldn't want to paint it though...

Do I need to quote Hannibal Smith?

I pity the foo that quotes Hannibal Smith. 

If it's a yak curry I'm in!

Oh... and near Derby because beer.

I believe that. 

Institutions can get funding for nearly anything nowadays.

How topical!

Yesterday I bought my first ever five string (used) and although it's generally in good nick the jack socket is dodgy. I've taken it out and cleaned with WD40 and a rag but I later found that although it was fine with the cable I was using my Xvive transmitter doesn't like it at all.

Where's a good place to get replacement sockets? Strings Direct do a Pure Tone Full Contact one that looks pretty good and I have one in my basket atm but any other suggestions?

@plankspanker I get most of my electronics components from Bitsbox - they have Neutrik and Switchcraft jacks amongst others.

All sorted now... new jacks, new switch, totally rewired... the only original thing left is the enclosure. It's Trigger's broom  

Probably means it’s not in Bb 😂

It's been so dinned into me since day 1 as a saxist that I should learn the 'not nice chords' that guitarists prefer like A and E, that it throws me totally if someone makes concessions for hornists with a so-called brass-friendly key. .

I've been listening to quite a bit of The Interrupters. I also watched the KROQ DTS Sound Space gig on You Tube. I really like them.

He's a tidy player that Justin Bivona.

I don't know yet -- picking it up today.

@Marc S to answer your question, yes it sounds faaaar more expensive than 102 quid. Really superb tone... smooth lows and crisp glassy highs, and lots of power. I still can't believe my luck, a Spector for the price of an Encore. 

Nice @Rich

They do look good, as I said.

Its great when something like this happens. Result indeed

Wahey, I was at that gig too! What an odd place for them to play, but a storming set! 

Local view

Love JTQ.
I think the best time I saw them was at the Cardiff music festival about 20 years ago. They played during a thunder storm. Thunder, lightning, torrential rain and Acid Jazz. It was awesome.

I'm just working on a parts project and I bought a purple Squier PJ body pending getting a Fender Jazz one at some point.

Yes, it was much the same colour as that. Imagine it with a maple board. Lovely looker.  

This one's not in the best condition, but it'll do to hold everything together whilst I'm getting the parts.

Schnitzel for tea then?

Rich being nosey or scientifically interested, did you have the jab?

I'm actually 5-jabbed, I received 3 of them as part of the A-Z trial I participated in. However, perhaps crucially, I missed my autumn booster last year. I imagine it left a hole in my immunity. 

Best wishes and hopes for the recovery process too!

Sending best wishes Rich, Tony 🙂

Hi Rich, only just seen this but fingers and toes immediately crossed!

The ultimate in unappreciated jobs.

Unpaid, being thrown about in the pissing down rain....you wouldn't get me out there.

We should all be glad that somebody else is prepared to though.

How much is a lot?