The offical unoffical post anything thread.

I'm singing the Burst Pipe Blues this morning. The hook is something like,

"Son this looks like trouble and trouble don't come cheap"

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21qANTsBmAw

I'm singing the Burst Pipe Blues this morning. The hook is something like,

"Son this looks like trouble and trouble don't come cheap"
Didja get your pipes fixed?

I'm really digging this Perth based band, The Suntones, that I saw during the Tamworth CMF.

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Didja get your pipes fixed?

Yep and got off fairly easy. Just a day waiting for plumbers to show up and give me quotes.

Sure like the Mando on that tune Hoodie. Tennessee in Tamworth - Cool.

Cloudburst here yesterday afternoon. Nearly 2 inches of rain in 15 minutes. I have stuffed up an achilles tendon running to my car.

TUTM, these guys have me gassing for a mandolin big time. I'm trying to work out the best bang for buck on my limited budget.

Gerry it has rained here 7 out of 9 days this month, so far we've had 194mm (7.63"). Bad news about your Achilles Tendon. I hope it heals soon.

TUTM, these guys have me gassing for a mandolin big time. I'm trying to work out the best bang for buck on my limited budget.
Let us know what you decide.

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You just couldn't resist her?

Quote:
Originally Posted by HoodieMcFoodie
TUTM, these guys have me gassing for a mandolin big time. I'm trying to work out the best bang for buck on my limited budget.

Epiphone is pretty good for the money. Michael Kelly also makes an inexpensive F style.

What's the topic again?

Watt-ever

I like Stagg brand Chilli on toast for breakfast.

I like the beef fajita omelette at Gilbert's El Indio for breakfast on Sunday.

Wife told me I was spoiled today. I thought I was spoiled everyday. Guess I need to work on that.

A guy and his fiancee are taking a stroll when they hear a street performer doing a fantastic cover of Unchained Melody. They ask if they can book him for their wedding and are thrilled to find out he has just completed an album of original love songs AND he's a justice of the peace and can perform the ceremony. The big day comes and his originals are uniformly horrible and their wedding is a disaster. So always remember - you can't book a judge by his cover.

I developed an ear ache over the weekend. E-mailed the doctor and he said go to the Redi-clinic at the grocery store. I thought they just gave flu shots, but they actually treat stuff like ear aches. Still hurts today but getting better and thanks to the trip we're having Cornish Game Hens tonight. Don't get those at a Doctor's office. They might have something there. Maybe GC should consider it.

A guy and his fiancee are taking a stroll when they hear a street performer doing a fantastic cover of Unchained Melody. They ask if they can book him for their wedding and are thrilled to find out he has just completed an album of original love songs AND he's a justice of the peace and can perform the ceremony. The big day comes and his originals are uniformly horrible and their wedding is a disaster. So always remember - you can't book a judge by his cover.

Thank you, thank you very much!

I developed an ear ache over the weekend. E-mailed the doctor and he said go to the Redi-clinic at the grocery store. I thought they just gave flu shots, but they actually treat stuff like ear aches. Still hurts today but getting better and thanks to the trip we're having Cornish Game Hens tonight. Don't get those at a Doctor's office. They might have something there. Maybe GC should consider it.

You're so spoiled.

Originally posted by Chezdeluxe:
You're so spoiled.

I didn't know my wife had relatives in Australia.:lol:

Mmmm. Stoli Martini with 3 garlic-stuffed olives.

I hope you're not going to misuse that Martini buzz by logging off and having a lay down...

I hope you're not going to misuse that Martini buzz by logging off and having a lay down...
Actually, that seems like a perfectly proper use of a Martini buzz.

I have just misplaced a cup of tea.... :oops:

Originally posted by chezdeluxe:
I have just misplaced a cup of tea....

Find the cup, find the tea. Does that help any?

It's always in the last place you look.

I found a cup but it was cold. The cup I misplaced was hot so I guess I'll have to keep looking. Damn, life is complicated.

Actually, that seems like a perfectly proper use of a Martini buzz.

I was hoping you were going to engage in a little PUI.

I must try a Martini one day...

Try three.

What ingredients do I need?

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I was hoping you were going to engage in a little PUI.
That would be fun, but, you know, I'm not a kid anymore. :sad:

Mike, maybe you could get a fake I.D. that says you're 21. Would that help?

Mike, maybe you could get a fake I.D. that says you're 21. Would that help?
Now, if you have something that would make me 21 years younger, that would help. A lot.


Edit: It turns out a Martini makes me feel 10 years younger. :cool:
Ah, to be 50 again.

I know I could just google it, but what proportions do I need for the aforementioned martini?

Well Hoodie just start with equal parts of Chilled Vodka (or Gin if you prefer) and Chilled Extra Dry Vermouth. You can mix them in a cocktail shaker or a jug with some ice to get it colder, but strain the ice out or the Martini becomes water diluted. Add 3 olives on a toothpick. It must be three. I am in complete accord with Mike on this. See how you like it.

If you don't like it try again until you get the proportions right for you.

How "Dry" a Martini is reflects how much you reduce the amount of Vermouth in the mix. A very, very, very Dry Martini is only given a fleeting glance at the label on the Extra Dry Vermouth bottle. :razz:

There is no absolute right or wrong here, just personal preference which you can determine for yourself by experimentation..... And that can be a lot of fun. :cool:

Equal parts vodka and vermouth would be way too much vermouth for me. A teaspoon of vermouth to about 2 ounces of vodka is more like it, although that's a little 'wet' for some.

Mike my preference is for Gin martinis. 2 Parts Gin to 1 Part Extra Dry Vermouth. I also like almond stuffed olives in mine.

Mike my preference is for Gin martinis. 2 Parts Gin to 1 Part Extra Dry Vermouth. I also like almond stuffed olives in mine.
It's all a matter of taste. :wink:

Originally, Martini's were made with gin, so a vodka Martini is kind of a kludge. I've never had a gin Martini.

When I'm lazy I just pour Stoli over crushed ice and toss in the 3 olives, which really isn't a Martini at all, I suppose.

Home waiting on the plumber for the water heater so I get to play. Probably going to cost me but still good.

Just sitting here listening to the rain pouring down!


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N'yuk!

I like Fender

Home waiting on the plumber for the water heater so I get to play. Probably going to cost me but still good.

Burst pipe a couple of weeks ago, now the water heater. You want to be careful John, these things tend to run in threes. :shock:

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My furry Welsh Terriers are getting their semi-annual haircuts today. Instead of looking like two ALF's they will once again look like Terriers.

^^ Pics?

Yeah. What Mike said.

Before and after:

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Abigail

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Gibson

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After the haircuts

Yup, I see the ALF reference!

Beautiful Terriers John and obviously not the least bit spoiled. :wink:

Neither is BoBo of course.

What is that Gerry, a whippet?

Originally posted by Chezdeluxe:
Beautiful Terriers John and obviously not the least bit spoiled.

They have a pretty good life. One owns the rocking chair and the other spends the day on the back of the livingroom couch. We look like hoarders with old sheets and bedspreads thrown all over the furniture. The only time we uncover it is if someone comes over or we take pictures. Most of the time all we see is their butts cause they spend all day looking out the front window for the mailman or cats crossing the yard. Cool dogs though. Gerry your's looks ready for modeling school, quite the poser.

Yes, Phil, a Whippet. We have a pretty good agreement. Most weekday afternoons I take her to the off-leash dog park as she really loves to run... Then she takes me to the pub on the way home as I like to drink beer.


John the model pose was taken on her couch, where she too spends the day looking out the front window for interlopers.

Wandering in the chaos the battle has left,
We climb up the mountain of human flesh,
To a plateau of green grass, and green trees full of life.
A young figure sits still by a pool,
He's been stamped "Human Bacon" by some butchery tool.
Social Security took care of this lad.
We watch in reverence, as Narcissus is turned to a flower.

A flower?

Thanks for the pics, chez and tutm. Cool dogs.

Yes, Phil, a Whippet. We have a pretty good agreement. Most weekday afternoons I take her to the off-leash dog park as she really loves to run... Then she takes me to the pub on the way home as I like to drink beer.

Sounds like a fair and equitable arrangement. I wish we had an off-leash dog park.

Brought my travel guitar, a pocket rock-it, headphones and some backing tracks to work. I plan on getting a lot done.

Brought my travel guitar, a pocket rock-it, headphones and some backing tracks to work. I plan on getting a lot done.
How'd that work out?

The title said post anything so i'm posting some free music (http://soundcloud.com/villains-of-yesterday/sets)

Originally posted by TGMike:
Quote:
Originally Posted by telleutelleme
Brought my travel guitar, a pocket rock-it, headphones and some backing tracks to work. I plan on getting a lot done.

How'd that work out?

Good. Going to keep it up there for lunch hour. Also brought my Pignose and left it. One of the guys came in with his Xavier Thinline T-style and I had fun with that for a bit. I usually don't go out for lunch so this gives me a bit of a break during the day.

^^ Excellent!

Also: Mike + Sat night + Stoli martini = :grin:

No gig tonight...only beer and a can of pickled jalapenos...call me the last of the red hot losers.....

Heading out to the Woodlands later this morning. Extra 45 minures of XM Bluesville today.

Word yo!

After 20 years I have filled in my swimming pool. No more maintenance and power bills associated with a facility my wife and I don't use anymore.

I figure we could have a nice holiday at the beach for less money.

Sounds good chezdeluxe.... What did you fill the pool in with? topsoil?
Is it like a large planter now? with the original dec- concrete border around it still? ...or, does it appear to be gone completely because it was completely covered over?

Wrestling (Wrestlemania etc) is so obviously fake.

Greco-Roman Wresting (olympic games), not so much.

Paesano my pool was filled in with what came from the hole being dug for a new pool 3 streets away.

Before backfilling all the coping/border was removed and large holes punched in concrete bottom to ensure drainage. In 6 months time after the fill has properly compacted my backyard will be landscaped and new turf laid in time for the growing season here in Australia.

So what's happening?

So what's happening?
Apparently not anything.

My wife had her gall bladder removed yesterday. Keyhole surgery around noon, home this morning at 9am all very good.

Modern medicine amazes me. She was in the same hospital where I started work 43 years ago and a Cholecystectomy back then would have involved a significant incision and about a week in hospital.

Gerry, glad everything work out for MrsChez.

Gerry, glad all went well and a speedy recovery. My wife has a nice 8" scar from her gall bladder surgery from about 10 years ago.

It appears our pal Hoodie is now an officially accredited grumpy old man. Happy 50th Birthday Phil. Cheers Gerry.

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It appears our pal Hoodie is now an officially accredited grumpy old man. Happy 50th Birthday Phil. Cheers Gerry.

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Happy Birthday! [birthday song] (http://easypersian.com/Anni/Frank%20Sinatra%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20To%20You.mp3)

Hoodie-
They say it's your birthday.
Happy birthday to you.

Remember 50 is the new 54.

Or 32 in hexadecimal.

Rosebud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got a new picture of my youngest son who is in Afghanistan. He got a little dirty in a dust storm. It's always nice to get a picture of him.

Gotta get him a Tele when he returns. Right now he only has a Gibson Les Paul.

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^^^^^^^
Great photo. Hope he stays safe.

Is there a shopping cart lotto; where you win if you get one with good wheels?

Is there a shopping cart lotto; where you win if you get one with good wheels?

No, who told you that? That's just crazy talk.

BTW thanks everyone for the kind wishes for my recent birthday.

Hey Hoodie, have you adjusted to being 50 yet?

Well if he hasn't he will.

I have just finished filing two years of paid bills and I still can't find the receipt I got in the mail in August 2011..... Of course my beloved didn't throw it out in one of her scorched earth policy clean-ups did she? She took offence when I suggested that. :cry:

I like trains

Word ? Yo?

Merlefest in two days!

Hey Hoodie, have you adjusted to being 50 yet?

Well yes and no. The party hasn't finished yet. Heading off to Western Australia for a week's holiday on Friday. I guess reality will hit when I get back and have to settle into the daily grind again...

A month-long birthday celebration. Cool.

Be carefull, Keef lost whole decades doing that.

Aha Hoodie. Back to Perth and SimonC and the lady in the little black dress. :wink:

Yeah I must contact Simon. Haven't seen him here in a while.

So - what does Simon say?

Be carefull, Keef lost whole decades doing that.
I doubt if Keef can remember ANY decade

Got a new picture of my youngest son who is in Afghanistan. He got a little dirty in a dust storm. It's always nice to get a picture of him.

Gotta get him a Tele when he returns. Right now he only has a Gibson Les Paul.

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk239/avmusician/Army/Sandstorm2.jpg

I never knew Les Pauls came with a trigger guard and a clip!
Head down - eyes peeled - ex 82nd here

Hoodie-
They say it's your birthday.
Happy birthday to you.

Remember 50 is the new 54.

+ 1 for two weeks ago

Got a bill today from Fender for a guitar I bought and paid for in November. Guess they really do need to go public if they are having to double bill people. Amazing how quickly things get sorted out when you keep records.

Got a bill today from Fender for a guitar I bought and paid for in November.
Pics? Preferably of the guit, but pics of the bill would be OK too.

Aha John! Would that be something from the Custom Shop?

Pics? Preferably of the guit, but pics of the bill would be OK too.
Aha John! Would that be something from the Custom Shop?

Not exactly the custom shop but close. They are called The American Design Series and I bought an HSS Strat because I wanted one with a humbucker. At the Corona store they have a room with all the parts laid out, rack of bodies, rack of necks, rack of pickguards and PUPs, so you pick and choose and they assemble, setup and ship. Guess it is like built to order that dome manufacturers offer. Any way this is what I got and I love that combination of PUPS. Alder body, flamed maple neck.

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That's about the prettiest strat I've ever seen. No wonder they wanted to double bill you.

Well Done John.

That Alder body looks delicious and the flame on the headstock is obvious even in the small lower photo.

Thanks guys. It really is a player. Now I need to get retired so I can spend more time with all of them.:lol:

Street names
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Central Market first thing in the morning
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+ 1 for two weeks ago

+2 for 3 weeks ago... I'd forgotten about this thread.

Cobalt strings are the bomb

Yeah I must contact Simon. Haven't seen him here in a while.

I've been on hiatus because my woman left me, and I've been pretty upset for the last month or so...still picking up the pieces. Its slow going. On the plus side, it leaves me free for 2 things :

1 - catching up with Hoodie.

2 - Mutton. Dressed as lamb.

Sorry to hear that simon. Nice to have you back.

I've been on hiatus because my woman left me, and I've been pretty upset for the last month or so...still picking up the pieces. Its slow going. On the plus side, it leaves me free for 2 things :

1 - catching up with Hoodie.

2 - Mutton. Dressed as lamb.

Sorry man.

Plenty more...

How are your blues chops?

Quote:
Originally Posted by simonc
I've been on hiatus because my woman left me, and I've been pretty upset for the last month or so...still picking up the pieces. Its slow going. On the plus side, it leaves me free for 2 things :

1 - catching up with Hoodie.

2 - Mutton. Dressed as lamb.


So sorry for your situation. On the plus side maximum playing time.

thanks for the well wishes.

my chops have gotten better in leaps and bounds - its suprising how bad I thought my playing was, and how I've got my groove back...

Blues has never been my bag ( to play ) but BB King, and Lightnin' hopkins have been on high rotation on my ipod.

Cry cry cry has featured heavily on my D-18 though.

enough of this bleedin heart story - as you were, gentlemen.

Simon - You need to add some Albert King and Buddy Guy to that rotation. Oh and checkout Mud Morganfield for some new Old School Blues stuff. He's Muddy Waters son. Eric Bibb is in that vain too on acoustic.

Sorry to hear that Simon. :sad:

If you don't click Post, you didn't.

Like the new Tele Doc. And who does your nails? They left some cuticle.

Another Mother's day and no presents for me.

Tutm man cave is done and so am I. Pics posted on Bad Dog.

Fell asleep on the bus in 1 state & woke up in another state, another Blues Festival Season in full swing.

That would be one helluva sleep if I did that here.

Bus, magic bus.

Found something I thought I'd lost a long time ago. I've gotta say it feels effing awesome too.

day off work today , so will be working on my pile of bits that will at some point look like a telecaster

Dont forget to post pics Andy.

Found something I thought I'd lost a long time ago. I've gotta say it feels effing awesome too.

Come on Simon don't keep us in suspense.

Was it an old faded photograph? The genuine totoiseshell pick you lost down the back of the couch? ..... Wait, was it, perhaps, YOUR MOJO? :cool:

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Gawd damnit, I really need a new line of work. :mad:

Come on Simon don't keep us in suspense.

Was it an old faded photograph? The genuine totoiseshell pick you lost down the back of the couch? ..... Wait, was it, perhaps, YOUR MOJO? :cool:

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You got it! baby yeah:smile:

I became a richer woman today.
My net worth has increased from 3 pairs of jeans to 4 pairs of jeans.

Heading to Las Vegas on Tuesday. Going to see Carlos Santana at House of Blues and then Jersey Boys.

Gotta be time for bed. It's getting cold here.

I've been waiting for so long to be where I'm going, in the sunshine of your loooooooooooooovve

epic head cold. Sudafed wont even touch it!

Man that sucks Simon. Get well soon. :smile:

When you can't fit in any more beer switch to Rum and Coke.

Which Rum Chez?

Bundaberg UP is still my choice for mixing with Coke....unless theres some Nelsons blood going around :smile:. Makes a damn fine Dark & stormy too ( Bundy that is).

For rum, I like Gosling's and Mt. Gay

As a Queenslander, Simon, I have grown up on Bundaberg Rum. Years ago the raw overproof rum was supplied to a number of wholesalers who broke it down with their own water and bottled it under licence. Thus you could buy Bundy bottled by companies (typically the large pastoral houses) such as Burns Philp, Dalgety, Walter Reid, Winchcobe Carson and Condon's. All of those bottlings had a slightly different flavour. I think that system folded in the 1980s and the rum is now one consistent flavour.

The best Bundy rum was to be found (probably still is) at The Burnett Club, the "Gentleman's Club" in Bundaberg. They had a special supply from the distillery called "Governor's Choice" Ah Nectar :grin:

http://bdcbondstore.bundabergrum.com.au/eCommImages/3/0010000000177.jpg

But I like Mt Gay also.

As a fan of spirits, I must say I look forward to trying the Bundaberg(assuming it's available here)

Hope you can try it Mal. Taken straight it is not as "Soft" in the mouth as Mt Gay but is brilliant mixed with CocaCola.

Thanks buddy! I'm not much of a mixer, but I do dig Dark & Stormy's.


Stormies?



Well, you know what i mean

Winter is here. Too bad summer lasted less than a week this year.

Summer is here Hoodie. 104F in Vegas last week. Too bad I'm not is Australia.

I want to buy a ton of stuff right now. I hurts my head. I want to get a laptop of my own, a vox ac15c1, a strat, equipment for lacrosse which i'm beginning to play, the list goes on and on...Better start saving!

Q : What costs 318K and will keep my telecaster addiction in check for the next 30 years?

Q : What costs 318K and will keep my telecaster addiction in check for the next 30 years?

A : A divorce :?::sad:

A : A divorce :?::sad:

lol no, not quite there yet. This would be the asset that would be divided up, if there was one though :razz: :grin:

John 5's Telecaster collection?

Quote:
Originally Posted by simonc
Q : What costs 318K and will keep my telecaster addiction in check for the next 30 years?

Remember a house is not a home unless it has a Telecaster.

"Remember a house is not a home unless it has a Telecaster."

new sig right there. I've been tele-less for awhile now. I know what I need to do.

Thank God the days of a mortgage are behind me.

Of course so are the days of a full head of hair and a black beard.

Chez, you can get the black beard back through chemicals. Haven't figured out a solution for the bald head though, except hats.

How much does it cost to get a fret level?

Replaced both elements in the oven today, it was looking like a really easy 20 minute job until 2 of the 4 connectors disappeared through the holes in the back...had to pull the whole thing out and take the back off. Took me a couple of hours in the end, but at least I didn't have any screws left over.

How much does it cost to get a fret level?

Seriously, do your homework and find the right guy first...don't pay someone to eff your guitar up.

+1 for RSG.



I paid somebody to screw up my guitar once(and, uh, not on purpose either)


That sucked.


But, I learned a lesson, and that's always good

+1 for RSG.

I paid somebody to screw up my guitar once(and, uh, not on purpose either)

That sucked.

But, I learned a lesson, and that's always good

Hmmm... It's a life lesson you could still have done without, though! There's only one shop I trust with my babies!

Originally posted by spikypaddy:
There's only one shop I trust with my babies!

+10000

Been using the same person for 20 years now. Used to be close by and now he's 30 miles North of Houston but worth the trip. You really have to learn how to do it yourself through trial and error (ouch) or find someone who knows what they are doing.

a sailboat explosion, a snap, electric whip crack

got my mojo working

+10000

Been using the same person for 20 years now. Used to be close by and now he's 30 miles North of Houston but worth the trip. You really have to learn how to do it yourself through trial and error (ouch) or find someone who knows what they are doing.

Yeah, the shop I use is about 60 miles away, but I've been using them for about 15 years. Top notch work - love 'em!

Saturday night, Martini night. Mmmmm.

Sunday night is Laphroaig night.:grin:

But every night is Lagavulin night!

We had an earthquake here in Friday Night.

Originally posted by HoodieMcFoodie:
We had an earthquake here in Friday Night.

Hoodie - Hope all is well seriously.

BTW- How far away is Tamworth from Friday Night?

I just cleaned up a dead mouse. That was pretty gross. It was under my guitar case. I guess when I moved my case I must have set it down on the mouse and killed it.


Not in any hurry to do that again!


(the killing or the cleaning)

Split the butt crack of my pants. Lets see if I can leave the office without anyone finding out....

I wish my name wasn't under that post.

Noone was the wiser. FYI. :grin:

That's classic Simon. :lol:

Noone was the wiser. FYI. :grin:

How the bleedin' 'eck did you manage that?!

How the bleedin' 'eck did you manage that?!

A crab-like gait along the walls, no doubt... either that or a spot of mincing. :lol:

How the bleedin' 'eck did you manage that?!

I actually used the guise that I was burning the candle at both ends and left later than usual haha!

* there was a butt - to - the - wall moment when I came across a cleaner :cool:

Smooth! Covered yer arse (pun intended!) *and* managed to get in the boss' good books at the same time!

...I don't think it was his co-workers Simon was worried about. :wink:

Simon eventually found the solution. Now he never leaves home without his Drizabone.

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Simon eventually found the solution. Now he never leaves home without his Drizabone.



That looks more like a flasher's mac to me!

If you say so Spiky. I wouldn't know anything about that. :twisted:

If you say so Spiky. I wouldn't know anything about that. :twisted:

I'm just working on the basis of the description given to me by Simon!

I'm pumped. I just added a new drive, deleted a partition, added the space to the system partition and did not screw anything up. This was on my wife's computer so any down time there would be hell to pay. This means tomorrow is 100% music day for me.

It's better to do a complete wipe/repartition/reinstall for optimum performance... better still if you run the Paragon Disk Alignment Tool.

Good work though, happy twangin'!

I just found a tick on me and ripped it off. That was unpleasant.




Seems like everytime I post here, something gross is going on. Dead mice, ticks. What's next?

Seems like everytime I post here, something gross is going on. Dead mice, ticks. What's next?

Personally, I dread to think!

Seeing as though a house isn't a home unless it has a telecaster - I bought an Olympic white American special. Alot of telecaster for the $. They're even doing deals with a fender deluxe case included!

Seriously Spiky.


Be glad you're there



Is that a saying? Shouldn't it be? Boy, that would bum some people out though, wouldn't it?

Hey Mal - aren't you supposed to remove ticks using a heat source - like a flame or a hot match head? Otherwise the head stays attached, or something? But trust me, it ain't much better here!

Hey Spike, yeah, that's what I've always heard, but I think that has been recently debunked? I'm not sure. My girlfriend's Dad sent me an article about tick removal, and it seems as though burning isn't necessarily the best way to do it. But you definitely have to make sure you get it all out.


Lesson:Don't mess with ticks



(Plus I'm not a big fan of burning myself:lol:)

Seeing as though a house isn't a home unless it has a telecaster - I bought an Olympic white American special. Alot of telecaster for the $. They're even doing deals with a fender deluxe case included!

So now you are living in a home while I am trying to avoid being put in one :razz:.

Seriously, Simon, that Tele sounds great. I always liked White Teles since seeing Steve Cropper playing one in the sixties. Have fun.

Hey Spike, yeah, that's what I've always heard, but I think that has been recently debunked? I'm not sure. My girlfriend's Dad sent me an article about tick removal, and it seems as though burning isn't necessarily the best way to do it. But you definitely have to make sure you get it all out.

Lesson:Don't mess with ticks

(Plus I'm not a big fan of burning myself:lol:)

A property program was filmed at my mother's house last summer. The film crew wanted to film in her field, which hasn't been touched in years. They all changed out of their shorts and into jeans - except for one young cameraman, who hadn't come prepared! They came back to do some more filming a few days later - turned out the young cameraman had gone home absolutely covered in ticks. Poor bloke!

So now you are living in a home while I am trying to avoid being put in one :razz:.

Seriously, Simon, that Tele sounds great. I always liked White Teles since seeing Steve Cropper playing one in the sixties. Have fun.

I'll post pics soon, its just I haven't been able to put it down long enough to clean it up for a photo shoot.

Havent moved into the new digs yet, settlement is the 11th July.....pics of that will be forthcoming too!

Congrats on the new homemaker Simon.

Spent the day at jury duty. Houston has a new facility, my first time and it was quite nice. WiFi, lots of tables for hooking up laptops with power, vending machines and clean restrooms. Most of the visits are just waiting. I've only been on a jury 3 times since I moved here in 1972. At least it was a paying gig - $6.00 which exactly covers parking.

Anything, huh?

Anything, huh?

Yup. Anything. Anything at all. Except, y'know, some stuff... Obviously.

Never mind

Never mindWhat?

I don't mind if I do.

Wonderful day today: Got really dehydrated and sick to my stomach. Two hours and about 2 or 3 liters of water later, I think I can eat again.

I wish there was a sub-forum here called Music to Your Eyes

Or "Photographs to Listen to"

I'm glad there's not a forum for "smells you can touch"

Well, I'd certainly rather touch a smell than taste a smell:lol:









(this is not the strangest thing I have ever typed, but I reckon it's close)

I'm glad there's not a forum for "smells you can touch"

Scratch 'n' sniff forums?!

I wonder how cold it's gonna get tonight? -3 celcius last night.

Broke 100F today in Houston. Officially summer and I'm 1/2 a year from being 65.

Went to put the rubbish out at 8am. It's bloody cold! I hate English summers!

In response to the million posts thread, James Bond actors in my personal order of preference:

1) Timothy Dalton
2) Daniel Craig
3) Sean Connery
4) Pierce Brosnan
5) Roger Moore
6) George "wooden" Lazenby

I grew up reading the books and, IMO, Dalton is truest to Fleming's original character - a cold killer. Craig is a close second.

Spiky, you just moved up a notch in my book! Dalton is my #1 as well.



We may be the only two


(oh, and Moore's way better than Brosnan)

[QUOTE=mal paso;4257612]Spiky, you just moved up a notch in my book! QUOTE]

Please,please tell me I am not like the unfortunate Spiky and I have avoided an entry in Mal Paso's book..:razz:

C'mon Chez!


You're up there with Dinsdale, my friend!

Spiky, you just moved up a notch in my book! Dalton is my #1 as well.

I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing! Although you are so wrong on the Brosnan/Moore thing!

C'mon Chez!


You're up there with Dinsdale, my friend!
Alphabetically, if I am on the list, I should be right after telleutelleme. Unless you just use Mike - then I'd be just after manatees.

The only good Bond was Woody Allen (Jimmy Bond) in the first Casino Royale. David Niven was also Sir James Bond in the movie.

Despite the fact I would be an excellent Bond, Doc Mike is wrong.

Alphabet, schmalphabet..




That's crazy talk Tutu, even for you!

Who has seen Rock of Ages??

The only good Bond was Woody Allen (Jimmy Bond) in the first Casino Royale. David Niven was also Sir James Bond in the movie.

Despite the fact I would be an excellent Bond, Doc Mike is wrong.
tutm obviously thinks this is the make-up-a-lie thread.

I am terribly insulted Mike. How dare you confuse me with TUTM, a man nearly three years my senior.

Granted we may both have grey beards and be a little thin on top but I am so much more.....Sorry. I forget what I was going to say.

I am terribly insulted Mike. How dare you confuse me with TUTM, a man nearly three years my senior.
Fixed. Sort of. Way too late.

Does something happen to your brain when you reach 60?

I do have to give myself credit for perfect spelling.

This has become the senior's thread. Incorrect statements, confusion, spell checking. But I suppose since it is post anything, we don't have to stay at the home.

Chez be nice to your elders!

Anybody ever notice the best liars come from Australia?


Wot gives down under?


There are notable exceptions of course, just sayin'

The Australians are so sharp because we are a day ahead of you USA guys and you spend your time trying to catch up.

Chez be nice to your elders!

There used to be a lot more of my "elders" than there are these days :sad:.

The other day I walked through a Veteran's Hospital where I started work in 1968 at the age of 17. Back then we had patients who were veterans of the Boer War, WW1, WW2, Korea and Vietnam. A large number of my workmates were WW2 vets themselves and were in their forties.

When I was at the hospital the other day I was shocked to see that most of the patients looked like me..:cry:

http://bigdaddyscookingtonight.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/big-daddys-deluxe-chex-mix.html

:grin: :razz:

Hey Simon, in the late 90s I was playing in a band called the Big Swingin' Daddies.

We were called that because we were all.... well you know.

Hey Simon, in the late 90s I was playing in a band called the Big Swingin' Daddies.

We were called that because we were all.... well you know.

:shock: Uhm you guys also ran a grandfather clock repair business? ( you know, pendulums and such).

This has become the senior's thread. Incorrect statements, confusion, spell checking. But I suppose since it is post anything, we don't have to stay at the home.

I resent that! I'm definitely not a senior!

Just got back from seeing Carrie Underwood in concert. Man that chick has a set of lungs on her.

Had to take my wife to the emergency room last night because her heart rate was irregular and she was not feeling too hot. She went through a complete workup in February for a similar experience she had when we visited California on vacation. At the time no issues and they said she had the arteries of a teenager.

Well seems its an electrical thing and tommorow they are going to plug her in a wall socket and shock her back in synch. That's my read on it. Her rate was ranging from the 110's to the high 140's and she's normally at 60. They gave her some IV meds to lower it but so far it is staying irregular, though down considerably.

Anyway it was a late Saturday night and now it's just me and the dogs for a few days. This is the same thing that Hakeem Olijuwan the Houston Rocket's basketball player had and had and was shocked twice to get it back regular. Not too uncommon of a problem.

Appreciate some Mojo, she's had her fair share of issues over the years and trooper's on saying "This too will pass".

Hey Tut,

I'm real sorry to hear about this buddy. But, it sounds like your wife is a tough lady, and I'm sure she'll be fine.


Plus, she's in good hands, she's got you!

Sending definite Mojo your way, and keep us updated

Had to take my wife to the emergency room last night because her heart rate was irregular and she was not feeling too hot. She went through a complete workup in February for a similar experience she had when we visited California on vacation. At the time no issues and they said she had the arteries of a teenager.

Well seems its an electrical thing and tommorow they are going to plug her in a wall socket and shock her back in synch. That's my read on it. Her rate was ranging from the 110's to the high 140's and she's normally at 60. They gave her some IV meds to lower it but so far it is staying irregular, though down considerably.

Anyway it was a late Saturday night and now it's just me and the dogs for a few days. This is the same thing that Hakeem Olijuwan the Houston Rocket's basketball player had and had and was shocked twice to get it back regular. Not too uncommon of a problem.

Appreciate some Mojo, she's had her fair share of issues over the years and trooper's on saying "This too will pass".

Sorry to hear that TUTM - but it's good to finally have an answer and a solution. Good mojo on it's way to both of you, this sitting round waiting for things to get underway is always the worst part.

TUTM I am sure all will be well. Best wishes to your wife for a speedy resolution to her problem.

Sorry to hear about that tutu...

It's hot today and I just bought a Brita water filter and my water is tastier!

Hope your wife is OK TUTM!

Best wishes tutm.

Thanks all. Procedure postponed another day while they try and get the heart rate stable. Pretty common problem and the electric shock should reset it. Probably have to take meds but not life threatening if kept under control. Sitting in her room playing with the computer while she sleeps. At least the hospital has a good wifi system.

Best wishes for Mrs Tute and a speedy recovery. Thinking of you all.

Best wishes for Mrs Tute and a speedy recovery. Thinking of you all.

Same here, looking forward to hearing some good news.

Well the jolt reset her rate back into the 70's with the ocassional skip but nothing as high as before. They put her on blood thinners for two days and some other meds to reduce the heart rate, but it does not stop the irregular beats. Seems the upper chamber stops beating and the lower chamber has to speed up to keep the blood moving. The thinner is given to rduce the possibility of clots. They put a scope down the throat to take a peek for clots and if clear, they zap the heart with electricity to get the chamber going again.

She has to do blood thinners for a month and give herself shots until they are sure everything is stable. We will be going to the doctor every couple days to get blood work and adjust the meds as needed. Should be off everything in 1 - 2 months.

If it happens again, worst case scenario is they go in through an artery (like an angiogram) and cautorize the electrical feeds to the heart which cause the skips. None is life threatening (except for the clot possibility) and she is a very good candidate for the procedure if needed.

She really felt better today and had a ton more energy. All good. The human body is amazing and scary.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.

That's good news - glad to hear she's feeling better, too.

The human body scares the living bejasus out of me...

Good to hear John. I am sure it can only get better. All the best, Gerry.

Nope it got worse. I'm in Dallas today. Thanks all, she's doing much better.

A few months ago I filled in my swimming pool and last week started on the big makeover of my back garden. July in Brisbane is typically cool, dry with sunny blue skies but not now.

Ah mud, mud glorious mud. Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood.

Nope it got worse. I'm in Dallas today. Thanks all, she's doing much better.

I'm sure Dallas can cope... Glad to hear she's doing well.

A few months ago I filled in my swimming pool and last week started on the big makeover of my back garden. July in Brisbane is typically cool, dry with sunny blue skies but not now.

Ah mud, mud glorious mud. Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood.

You Aussies whinge about everything. The only nation I can think of where they constantly complain about weather, despite usually having the sort of weather most other countries can dream of. At least us Brits are renowned for poor weather for a reason! Try living over here - 6 weeks ago we had drought conditions. Tomorrow I'm working an outside bar and we're concerned the trailer may sink in the mud! Six weeks of solid bleedin' rain!

You Aussies whinge about everything. The only nation I can think of where they constantly complain about weather, despite usually having the sort of weather most other countries can dream of. At least us Brits are renowned for poor weather for a reason! Try living over here - 6 weeks ago we had drought conditions. Tomorrow I'm working an outside bar and we're concerned the trailer may sink in the mud! Six weeks of solid bleedin' rain!


That's nothing. When I was young...

I hope it doesnt get caught in the zipper again!

That's nothing. When I was young...

Hehehe... I have to snipe about Australians - my brother in law's from the Gold Coast and we tend to spend time winding each other up over national stereotypes. He scared the bejasus out of us when he first hooked up with my sister in law and mentioned that he wanted to buy some thongs for the summer weather. :shock:

I have just had a big win on the Saturday night Gold Lotto draw.

My $15.80 investment has turned into $17.55.

This is $17.55 better than any other week over the past 6 years.