Palfy Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 56 minutes ago, Matt said: Not at all I love visiting them but Switzerland has been my home for 12 years. I feel like a foreigner in England 12 years is a long time Matt. What’s the job front looking like at the moment, have you found or got something on the horizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, Palfy said: 12 years is a long time Matt. What’s the job front looking like at the moment, have you found or got something on the horizon. Bugger all at the moment. But got until March 2022 on 80% of my previous wage to live on so there’s no panic at the moment markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Matt said: Bugger all at the moment. But got until March 2022 on 80% of my previous wage to live on so there’s no panic at the moment That’s what you call a result, as long as you can get by with the loss of 20% of your income. Good luck for April 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Palfy said: That’s what you call a result, as long as you can get by with the loss of 20% of your income. Good luck for April 2022 Funny thing is, if I’d taken unemployment back in July 2018, instead of the last contract where I had to take a 20% pay cut, I would’ve been better off that I was when working. That said, I would’ve missed out on the best job I’ve ever had and would be coming to the end of my benefits during a time where no one is really hiring. So it’s all worked out reasonably well Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted July 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 @Matt asked me to put up some pics of the place he's at in Swirzerland currently, so here they are....looks a right dump! Matt, pete0, holystove and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Best part of the outdoors and being a man is peeing outside. Something about it just makes me feel all primordial. Hell if I go to the bars and it’s dark when I get home I'll piss in the woods in my backyard before I go inside. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 Thanks Mike! Last one is me collecting water from the waterfall and getting utterly soaked in the meantime MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 just stunning matt, sure beats sitting inside with the covid blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 23, 2020 Report Share Posted July 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: just stunning matt, sure beats sitting inside with the covid blues This place is utterly unreal, even by Swiss standards. Just found a little lake bristling with different types of trout ! markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matt Posted August 12, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 98% pass on my refresher exam before the big interview this afternoon markjazzbassist, Romey 1878, Palfy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Matt said: 98% pass on my refresher exam before the big interview this afternoon Not bad considering it was on the three times table, some toughies in there Romey 1878, Palfy and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Got myself a new toy today! https://www.nichollscarsales.co.uk/used-cars/audi-tt-1-8-t-roadster-quattro-2dr-202008072202941 markjazzbassist, Matt, Palfy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeO said: Got myself a new toy today! https://www.nichollscarsales.co.uk/used-cars/audi-tt-1-8-t-roadster-quattro-2dr-202008072202941 do you have nice weather now to enjoy it? i've never been in a convertible, always looked nice come summer time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: do you have nice weather now to enjoy it? i've never been in a convertible, always looked nice come summer time. Hit and miss at the moment on the weather, today's been dire but forecast for tomorrow looks good. Sadly not picking it up until Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeO said: Got myself a new toy today! https://www.nichollscarsales.co.uk/used-cars/audi-tt-1-8-t-roadster-quattro-2dr-202008072202941 Looks in tip top condition, it’s amazing what you can get for under 3k, when you consider the technology the make and the condition. Get yourself a full face balaclava Mike we are heading into Autumn mate MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 And one of the benefits knocking on a bit, insured fully comp for £171. pete0, Matt and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Just bought myself a Cherry Sunburst Epiphone Les Paul, always wanted one of these but my life is lived by, "fuck it, why not?" rules at the moment so did it Next is maybe a bass, any recommendations from our several bass players on here for something entry level with a budget of maybe £200 (could stretch a bit higher)? Used or new doesn't matter. Romey 1878, Sibdane, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 19/08/2020 at 21:34, Palfy said: Looks in tip top condition, it’s amazing what you can get for under 3k, when you consider the technology the make and the condition. Get yourself a full face balaclava Mike we are heading into Autumn mate Put new boots all round on it yesterday and it's even better; the tyres it had were still legal but old because of few miles done every year. The only minor annoyance with it before was that the steering felt a bit heavy at low speed....not any longer! Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 7 hours ago, MikeO said: Just bought myself a Cherry Sunburst Epiphone Les Paul, always wanted one of these but my life is lived by, "fuck it, why not?" rules at the moment so did it Next is maybe a bass, any recommendations from our several bass players on here for something entry level with a budget of maybe £200 (could stretch a bit higher)? Used or new doesn't matter. Nice!! Squier is to fender as epiphone is to Gibson. You can go with a squier precision bass or jazz bass. Either are the classic bass sound. Matt and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 2 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: Nice!! Squier is to fender as epiphone is to Gibson. You can go with a squier precision bass or jazz bass. Either are the classic bass sound. Thanks Mark, I'll investigate. probably not until I get home from prison hospital now though. The Les Paul is in Wales and I planned to pick it up at the week-end but now I'm going to be locked up but fortunately the seller is happy to keep it for me until I can get there markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 13 hours ago, MikeO said: Just bought myself a Cherry Sunburst Epiphone Les Paul, always wanted one of these but my life is lived by, "fuck it, why not?" rules at the moment so did it Next is maybe a bass, any recommendations from our several bass players on here for something entry level with a budget of maybe £200 (could stretch a bit higher)? Used or new doesn't matter. What are you wanting to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Matt said: What are you wanting to play? Not a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 10 hours ago, MikeO said: Not a clue Play some early Bowie mate Star man Rebel rebel and Space oddity would sound great on a Epiphone being as they have an acoustic rhythm guitar, but make sure you practice your bar chords mate Bowie loved them in his early stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Palfy said: Play some early Bowie mate Star man Rebel rebel and Space oddity would sound great on a Epiphone being as they have an acoustic rhythm guitar, but make sure you practice your bar chords mate Bowie loved them in his early stuff. My favourite tunes from that era ish..... Out of time - Chris farlowe 123 - Len Barry All of nothing - small faces Whiter shade of pale - procul harem Friday on my mind - easybeats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 10/09/2020 at 02:53, markjazzbassist said: Nice!! Squier is to fender as epiphone is to Gibson. You can go with a squier precision bass or jazz bass. Either are the classic bass sound. How does this one look Mark (anyone)? I like the colour https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-Pbass-Precision-bass-with-upgrades/353209957377?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, MikeO said: How does this one look Mark (anyone)? I like the colour https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-Pbass-Precision-bass-with-upgrades/353209957377?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649 Looks like a bargain to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Matt said: Looks like a bargain to me Two days left on the auction Matt so don't know what the final price will be, I'm the lead bidder at the mo though, just wondering how high I should go. Zoo 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 looks good mike. good luck! MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 26/09/2020 at 18:36, MikeO said: Two days left on the auction Matt so don't know what the final price will be, I'm the lead bidder at the mo though, just wondering how high I should go. How are things Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 On 26/09/2020 at 18:32, Matt said: Looks like a bargain to me Got it for £120. Joys of the internet age, buying a guitar from a hospital bed Matt, Hafnia, markjazzbassist and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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