Duesenburg Star Player bass

[dadagoboi]

Yeah, tell me about it!  When I lived in Canada in the late 80's, the Canadian $ was worth .69 US cents.  Now they are essentially on par.  Our government sure has done a bang up job!

That's what happens when the only thing you export is war.

[drbassman]

That's what happens when the only thing you export is war.

Or can't compete on the international market.

[Aussie Mark]

3 years ago the Australian Dollar was worth 0.65 US - now it's worth $1.05.  Me likey.

[drbassman]

3 years ago the Australian Dollar was worth 0.65 US - now it's worth $1.05.  Me likey.

You are lucky!  Enjoy it!

As for politics and underlying reasons behind the weak dollar, I think we need to stop now before it spirals into the usual non-productive endless pissing contest.  I won't say any more, period, on this.

[Dave W]

Just wait until Greece defaults. Then at least dollars will be worth more than euros.

[exiledarchangel]

Its hard to want to deafult but others don't let ya do so. Cruel world.

[Aussie Mark]

I filled in on a Motown/soul/funk gig on the weekend (no wig required), and alternated between my Nash P bass and the Duesenberg for the 4 sets ....

[dadagoboi]

I filled in on a Motown/soul/funk gig on the weekend (no wig required), and alternated between my Nash P bass and the Duesenberg for the 4 sets ....

That's a good look, Mark!

[uwe]

Finally as a grown-up!