Rich

I'll post an NBD when it arrives... a Status update, as it were 

Not a Stealthy update then?

Thread here

 https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/488457-nbd-oh-god-what-have-i-done/?do=getNewComment

I get that feeling sometimes listening to Marcus so i have a listen to Glide by Pleasure and remind myself that the best basslines are actually achievable [with quite a lot of work for me ] 

Joe Dart...inspiration or reason to give up playing??

50/50 I reckon

I personally enjoy being challenged in my work - I'm always fearful of stagnation and boredom.  Each to his own

Yeah - 2 of my 3 minions are in similar positions: one is 60something and happy to plod on, the other is my age (late 40s and is fine with being an expert at his middlish sort of level).

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.

My first contact with them was in early November, via the Contact Us on the website... emailed them directly on the 4th of this month and again last week. Nothing.

Story has a happy ending; I emailed Lord Of The Strings earlier, from whom I bought the strings, and they have just replied to say that they've put a replacement string in the post. A 90 minute turnaround, now that's proper customer service, and the reason why I shall be buying from them again in the future. But I've bought my last set of DRs. 

I put DRs on my bass... Lo-Riders... absolutely love them.  Sold all of my spare packs of Ernie Balls!  

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 saw it... crappy little blob, really underwhelming

You had a ganglion on your ärse finger? Bummer.  

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I have a ganglion in my right hand, just underneath my little fingers.  It used to flare up when I (an electrician) rewired properties and used my SDS hammer drill to chisel out chases in brick for cables.  I would get pain up my arm for several days afterwards and it would stop me sleeping.

Most of my work these days involves inspection and testing, with a lot less 'house bashing' so now it's not noticeable but its not gone away.

Hope you recover from your surgery quickly.

Yep, me too 😜

Same...2 mins of my life i'll never get back 😂

👍

Could have been worse side-effects: you might have started to GAS after a Rick 4001...

How did the trial work? Were you exposed to the virus to test the vaccines efficacy, or was it only to test side affects?

Blimey, 10 years already? Was thinking about him only the other day on a thread on here.

It's scary how quickly tempus just fugits away, innit?

That doesn't seem possible, ten years.

It's a great result BUT we must remain wary. It wouldn't surprise me if they instead quietly closed the offices one by one while using distraction to avoid publicity.

I’m pleased about this. Whilst they - going from reports - aren’t used much they are pretty essential to those that do use them.

Fortunately, I've managed to avoid using rail services for the past few years.

It occurs to me, though, that perhaps they should look to attract customers (like me) back rather than save costs.

Jah im tole me ta buy dis hat.

My dad had one vaguely similar, made of yak wool, from visiting Bhutan.  The locks are to direct rain away from the body, I think.

That`s awesome Rich, really like that

Yup. 'Other people' being anyone who isn't straight, white, christian and male. 

America sliding steadily down the slope into barbarism.

To be fair they were already close to the bottom of pretty much every sensible league table where Big Nations are concerned. I feel sorry for the tens of millions whom this will affect, and despise the tens of millions who think this is Jeebus answering their Thoughts and Prayers, and the millions who did not vote for Hillary because of her emails...

https://oshpark.com/

Free shipping world wide. I've used them dozens of times very happily. Not the cheapest, but great quality and no language barriers, hidden costs, etc.

I recently used http://pcbway.com to make some micro usb breakout boards. 20 boards cost $21 inc shipping, as there was a $5 voucher for your first order. Would have been quick, but I missed the Chinese New Year deadline. I'm going to order some more pcbs from them soon as my design has evolved.

Thanks guys excellent tips

The swearing. Oh my word, the swearing. I'd have made a docker blush.

Couldn't quite hear you from here...

Enough to void the warranty though, I reckon.

I feel your pain brother....

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.

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  

Ditto South Cumbria for wedding anniversary.

It can still be - there are no instructions to return home, just be aware that attractions (few given the season?), restaurants, pubs/bars etc will be closed.  If you've rented a little retreat away from everything then that should still be good?

Ah - just read the guidelines and not returning only affects overseas holidays...bummer!

Come to Scotland, only the central belt is in partial lockdown. The midges are away now.

Ignore the rain

New bits but no means of rotating them and thrusting them into virgin territory whilst remaining absolutely perpendicular and plumb?

It's as if Ian Dury had just called the LP "...and panties."!

It's true that your present interlocutor was highly desirous of such a reliable means of ensuring accuracy within the vertical plane in the creation of circular orifices in various materials; however, such an apparatus proved to be fiscally beyond my immediate wherewithal.

Bwahahahahahaha!

Sorry, no TLRTs left.  I owe you one.

PS:  Sorted.

Won't be long before your name becomes "Grandad can I have"...

Hope the wedding goes off without a hitch.

NIce Ride SIR!!

Oh man, what an amazing day!

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!!

this is a good status update - I approve 

What time do you want me round for dinner rich 😁

Second batch will be hitting the oven in the morning. This time the marinade is syrup, kecap manis and Jack Daniels.

Hi Rich, I have the same headphones and although the ear cushions and headband on mine are still ok I'm curious to know more regarding their replacement (for future reference).

Hi,

Here's what mine look like now. I bought both the ear cushions and the headband cover off fleaBay for not very much at all.
The cushions went on with a minimal amount of swearing -- after destroying the old ones to take them off, the new ones have to be stretched so that the retaining strip slips into a small gap round the outside. Easier done than explained, actually   
The headband cover really is a knitted woollen thing held on with poppers... looks like something your nan might make but it's really very comfortable, especially when you're a bit short of thatch up top like I am  

Hehe, thanks for that. Yeah, I see what you mean about the granny-knitted headband but have to say it looks good and I can imagine they would be much more comfortable now. Good job!

Which one's yours Rich?

Friday 17th June

Cool band name.

Managed to resurrect some stuff, thankfully. Everything I've been working on for the last 2-3 weeks has gone though. Absolutely gutted. If there's one thing I absolutely hate, it's having to do something twice through no fault of my own. The company will be buying me an external drive this afternoon, whether they want to or not.

I was just listening to the Dean Martin - "That's amore" video on @SpondonBassed post and automatically went into "when your worktop laptop crashes...." when I saw this....

Gotcha.

Heeheehee

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.