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    Drumming all night

    A man was staying at a hotel but couldn't sleep because of the constant drumming he heard. In the morning he went to the front desk and complained. "I can't sleep with that constant drumming going...
  2. Think something is in error, part one and part...

    Think something is in error, part one and part two are the same!
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    Thank you all, and much thanks for the...

    Thank you all, and much thanks for the encouragement and support from both my family and TMBG. It was a lot of fun. Wasn't quite as terrified this time on stage. LOL
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    One more quick thought - locking a bass case...

    One more quick thought - locking a bass case seems to me to be an exercise in futility. I cannot imagine some one opening your case, taking out the base, and then leaving the case behind.
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    We are flying from Calgary to Nashville. No, you...

    We are flying from Calgary to Nashville. No, you cannot take it as carry on, I tried that and the lady said "You must be kidding". I told her Leona Boyd takes hers in the cabin - she said I am not...
  6. Thread: Bass Ramp

    by Silverfox
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    Bass Ramp

    Any thoughts on the use of a ramp for your bass. I have read that it helps your speed since you don't dig as far into the strings and consequently get a quicker recovery time. There is info on the...
  7. I got a copy of this book when I was at the Bass...

    I got a copy of this book when I was at the Bass Camp in Nashville last year. Obviously a pre-release version. I am a little better than half way through the book. Most of the excersizes are easy to...
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    Well ShawnHaley, looks like you and I are the...

    Well ShawnHaley, looks like you and I are the only "1's" that picked number 1. People are generally lazy when it comes to reading ads, if it looks too involved or too much data they tend to skip over...
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    I worked for a newspaper in my younger days and...

    I worked for a newspaper in my younger days and also sold advertising for said paper. White space is very effective in drawing attention to the ad. I know the others are attractive but the simplicity...
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    I am impressed. Clean, clear and easy to get...

    I am impressed. Clean, clear and easy to get around. You don't need a web site to look like a circus to impress people. They come to the site to get information and this one certainly provides that....
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    Actually that is her hand moving that fast, she...

    Actually that is her hand moving that fast, she gave Bernhard Lackner some lessons.
  12. Thread: Summer Camp!

    by Silverfox
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    The camp was the most oustanding event I have...

    The camp was the most oustanding event I have attended. Never a negative word from anyone. What a terrific, encouraging, and talented group. When you make it official, count us in for next time....
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    What does GAS stand for

    I feel like an idiot asking this, I have seen reference to this acronim in a number of threads but no definition. I have tried to figure it out since it is usually in reference to spending more money...
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    I agree the first few at 60 seems so slow you...

    I agree the first few at 60 seems so slow you could eat your lunch while practising and not miss a beat. However wait until you get to excersise 13 and beyond. You will be thinking "60 bpm" not...
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    Thanks everyone for the good wishes. I know you...

    Thanks everyone for the good wishes. I know you must be thinking that if you couldn't win then you are glad I did.;) I am going to the Bass Camp next week and Barbara said she will give them to me...
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    Outstanding: Thank you so much. I will have to...

    Outstanding: Thank you so much. I will have to practice much harder to wear out the new set of strings I just bought last week (lol). Look forward to getting these on.
    Thanks again.

    P.S. The...
  17. Hey Mark, if I can't win I am glad you did. Enjoy

    Hey Mark, if I can't win I am glad you did.
    Enjoy
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    Hey bassischill: you say you are practicing with...

    Hey bassischill: you say you are practicing with the MM at 120, does that mean you are actually playing 240 1/8th notes as he recommends. The last paragraph in the intro says "playing eighth notes...
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    I have the Guitar Fitness book from when I was...

    I have the Guitar Fitness book from when I was attempting to play that "other" instrument. Mine and the Bass Fitness book are identical with the exception of 2 less strings for the Bass one. I agree...
  20. One thing about the cold weather, sure keeps the...

    One thing about the cold weather, sure keeps the mosquitos down. Also no snakes (usually), bugs that can kill you, and other undesirables tend to crawl to warmer weather. Like someone said about...
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    Just as an aside - I was a member of the Fender...

    Just as an aside - I was a member of the Fender site while I was playing around with my Strat. They had a few promos and free offers but none of them for Canada. I wrote and asked why, got no...
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    Hey my friend: You said the doctors have done...

    Hey my friend: You said the doctors have done this before. Always a good idea to get someone that has experience. Tell them no students please, go practice on someone else, just bring in the pros and...
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    Nice to see a few more of us Northerners on the...

    Nice to see a few more of us Northerners on the Row. I am just south of Calgary, never know, might meet up sometime. Welcome.
  24. Thread: bass battery

    by Silverfox
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    OK. This may seem like a dumb question but what...

    OK. This may seem like a dumb question but what has to be unplugged. Let me clarify. Does the line actually have to be unplugged from the bass guitar or just from the amp? I am not real high on...
  25. You have taken on quite a load, Gary. Most...

    You have taken on quite a load, Gary. Most admirable. Just goes to show good people do good things.
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