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The Outpost Cafe / ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2013 EUROPE
« on: August 30, 2013, 02:57:58 PM »
I found this on FB.  I can't say if it's legit, but it is pretty funny.

ALERTS TO THREATS
IN 2013 EUROPE

From JOHN CLEESE

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Syria and have therefore raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies nearly ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.


The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards." They don't have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.


The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France 's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.


Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides."


The Germans have increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose."


Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels ..


The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.


Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to "She'll be right, Mate." Two more escalation levels remain: "Crikey! I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend!" and "The barbie is cancelled." So far no situation has ever warranted use of the last final escalation level.


Regards,
John Cleese ,
British writer, actor and tall person


And as a final thought - Greece is collapsing, the Iranians are getting aggressive, and Rome is in disarray. Welcome back to 430 BC.

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Gibson Basses / Epiphone Genesis on eBay
« on: July 24, 2013, 08:06:02 AM »
I came across this, for anyone who's interested in a project.  Other than the headstock, it looks pretty good.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epiphone-Genesis-4String-Black-Double-Cut-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/271234479774

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The Bass Zone / Guess who might be playing a bit again?
« on: July 14, 2013, 10:29:35 AM »
The band that released an album a couple years back has stayed in touch, and our guitarist has been itching to record again.  As of this past month, there are 6 songs, in demo form, on a practice site.  It looks like we're going to try a second album.  This one looks to be a little more varied than the first, including a neat little number in  6/8.  The way we work, and with everyone's schedules, we may have something to show in 6 months.  The guitarist just won the best movie award in the 48 Hour film festival in Cincinnati, and our singer is busy moving in Detroit.

It will be fun to hear the notes again.

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The Outpost Cafe / And, on the lighter side...
« on: June 04, 2013, 08:44:08 AM »
I finally broke down and had to get a new cell phone.  I got a $1 upgrade option from AT&T.  I now have the LGC395, which is basically handy for calls, text, and limited internet.  It has a music player, which is nice with the 2 Gb chip I put in.

The volume on the music player goes to 11.   No joke.

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Gibson Basses / Waiting with........antici......pation
« on: March 27, 2013, 05:36:31 PM »
Well, it was time to get a pickguard for the Embassy.  After getting a tracing from Carlo (many thanks...including the grocery list taped to the inside of the envelope), I took the bass over to Pickguardian (www.pickguardian.com) to get the job done.  Tony, who is the owner/staff, suggested a parchment color rather than white, which would be a little too new on a faded bass.  I agreed, and the color may match my chicken knobs.  I decided to go one further and I got some 4-3/4 oval head screws and painted them, so I'm hoping to have a nice match.  The original holes are the only ones ever used, and one of them is right on the rout, so I may not be able to use that one.  It was made that way.  Real handcraftmanship!  Here's the first two pics.  I should have the p/g on it tomorrow and will post the finished look.




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The Outpost Cafe / Blame all our woes on Dialectic Jazz...
« on: March 24, 2013, 10:11:27 AM »
...oops

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The Outpost Cafe / A new first - fired for my age
« on: February 21, 2013, 02:01:45 PM »
This is too funny not to pass on.  I've been playing again here and there with my church worship group.  There's a rotation big enough for a few different bands.  The pastor has this big plan he's been hinting at.  Today, I got a phone call.  He wants to work more with "the younger guys", and wanted to make sure I was good with being bumped "this week".  I can't wait to see who else is removed, since half of us are not able to duck walk or do windmills anymore.

Just when I thought I'd been through all of it...    :mrgreen:

My gracious response was to tell him that I was going to set up the Jazz Bass that his young guy always leaves in the corner.  The G string is missing a saddle screw, and the whole string is basically fretting out.

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The Outpost Cafe / The holiday music thread
« on: February 02, 2013, 09:36:26 AM »
I clearly need to get away from work. My first exposure to Zemaitis basses was Peter Cruickshank.  I think Tony McPhee got the first Zemaitis electric guitar.



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Other Bass Brands / Riddle me this
« on: December 11, 2012, 07:17:29 PM »
I'm sure someone knows what this is. I don't, but it's mighty pretty.


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The Outpost Cafe / Ed Cassidy follows Brubeck
« on: December 06, 2012, 03:06:36 PM »
One of the true troopers and enduring players - Ed Cassidy, drummer for Spirit passed away today.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/spirit-drummer-ed-cassidy-dead-at-89/

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The Bass Zone / Robot bass
« on: November 26, 2012, 07:43:37 PM »
Anyone seen this yet?





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Fender Basses / Anyone ever see this Fender?
« on: October 27, 2012, 04:26:37 PM »
I came across this video, and was noticing the pickups and placement on Roy Wood's bass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=i-dZEV5whPg

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The Outpost Cafe / May have dodged a bullet
« on: October 25, 2012, 11:10:40 PM »
I was getting ready to call it a night, and when I went to put laundry away, found that my dresser had been gone through, and items taken.  In my closet, a duffle bag was also missing, but the contents left behind.  Both my basses were next to the duffle bag, and things like binoculars and a digital camera were left in my dresser.

What did I lose?  The duffle bag, and two tins of odds and ends.  One small tin had about $6 in change.  The other one will be harder to deal with - I lost all my spare car keys and fobs, two watches from my dad, my safe deposit key, and the key to my security box.  I'm not sure what else was in there.  I still have the lock box (also within reach of the duffle bag, as was a camcorder), but I can't open it to check the contents.  I believe everything is still there, and I hope it is.  Fortunately for me, I took an heirloom diamond and gold pendant to my safe deposit box recently, but there are two other pieces of jewelry that should be locked up in there.  Replacment keys to be ordered in the morning.

The bottom line is that this is really creepy and I wouldn't be surprised if I don't sleep well for a few days.

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Gibson Basses / It's madness....madness
« on: September 17, 2012, 09:03:01 PM »
Looks like the insanity for Ebay prices has started bleeding into the Epiphone world.  $1995 for a Jack Casady?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EPIPHONE-GIBSON-JACK-CASADY-GOLD-TOP-BASS-By-El-Daga-ONLY-ONE-COLLECTOR-ART-/200813642266?pt=Guitar&hash=item2ec16d021a

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