3c - I know that part of Derbyshire well. My Mother lives nearby (well, more Chesterfield way), and I visit her several times a year. Lovely countryside and some nice rivers around there - would like to try and catch a grayling some time...
Chordians are always welcome around here!
501 2011-06-20 19:27:42
Re: I feel lonely (37 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
502 2011-06-18 18:18:27
Re: 28 great years (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Dirty Ed wrote:
I tell folks that my wife and I have been together 5 wonderful years - which gets me "the look" as we've been married 37 years. I then explain that at least one day a week was wonderful and adding them up equals about 5 years - which gets me another dose of the "the look".
DE
I like that, Ed! May well borrow that, at my own risk...
Many congratulations, Badeye!
503 2011-06-18 18:11:51
Re: I feel lonely (37 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Another "Englander" here - I live between Hastings and Rye, in damp but very green and picturesque East Sussex. Whereabouts are you? You are never alone on Chordie!
504 2011-06-10 18:21:40
Re: How do you describe yourself (musically)? (48 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good question/thread, btw, mr n!
505 2011-06-10 18:20:29
Re: How do you describe yourself (musically)? (48 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Does fair-to middling mean much to you? Probably not. Sometimes when I'm playing in my own living room I think I'm more middling, but when I go out to play (and listen to others play) I think I'm just fair. Or sometimes just fairly awful. At least I do go out and play in public, which occasionally impresses somebody. And a (musician) friend once introduced me to someone as a "fine musician" - not true, but it was a nice moment...
506 2011-06-08 22:00:11
Re: Chain Saws (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I thought this site was more into axes??!
507 2011-06-06 19:54:07
Re: Monthly accountability message (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very interesting thread, and lots of good advice!
508 2011-06-04 13:27:23
Re: You Know your a Musician (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
When somebody asks you to bring your guitar to a party, and you don't "forget"...
509 2011-06-01 19:14:11
Re: I need HELP!!!!!!!!! (19 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Welcome to Chordie, starrlee! As you may have noticed, the folks here are very friendly & helpful! I would just like to add that unless you are totally happy tuning by ear, get yourself an electronic tuner & use it every day or two. Everything sounds so much better with a guitar that's properly tuned...
Cheers!
510 2011-06-01 18:32:50
Re: Jammin at the Antique Store (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Great story - would never, ever, happen around here! Us Brits are SO reserved... : (
511 2011-05-22 15:29:56
Re: DANGIT!!! I shoulda known.... (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well done, Dm, glad you enjoyed it. More to follow, I hope...
512 2011-05-20 08:21:34
Re: Acoustic or electric? (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Love the T-shirt too! But on the back it should say "Or is it the other way round?"...
513 2011-05-19 20:21:49
Re: Autumn Leaves, Acoustic (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Very nice, Wayne!
514 2011-05-18 15:11:35
Re: So here I am... (32 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sorry to hear about your problems, bunbun. I am another Chordian back sufferer, but nowhere near as bad as you, and some others. I know how very painful it can be, though, and sympathise. Not being able to play guitar either is a double whammy! Hope you get the medical care you need...
515 2011-05-16 18:06:42
Re: hello everyone (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bonjour vespa, and welcome to Chordie...
Sante! (sorry, can't do the accent!)
516 2011-05-16 17:58:32
Re: The big move (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very best wishes to you and your wife, Butch...
517 2011-05-15 09:55:04
Re: Who NEEDS a pick guard? Warning: Rant. (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The last two guitars I bought (Norman ST68 & the S&P Pro) didn't have pickguards, though they do have a glossy finish, rather than the usual satin. Does this mean they are supposed to "fingerpicking type" guitars? I'm more of a strummer, so was thinking of fitting pickguards. Or would this affect the sound & be rather unnecessary? The S&P has a couple of marks below the soundhole, so a pickguard would at least cover these!
518 2011-05-15 09:45:42
Re: A new user. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to Chordie, Pete! It's a good place to be... : )
519 2011-05-13 12:17:23
Re: Just To Say Thanks (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
G'day, Highly Strung - welcome to Chordie! Good job, mate!
520 2011-05-13 12:09:57
Re: Is Eurovision still a SONG contest (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It's a bit of fun, basically. But the voting is very annoying - totally political in bias. The UK never has a chance - everyone with the possible exception of Malta, hates us!!
Sorry, folks in the US, this will mean nothing to you, (but check it out if you can - it's a hoot) but there is a parallel to the Olympics, where the richest countries win more medals by throwing money and technology at certain events. For instance, the UK throws a lot of money at cycling, to develop the very best bike. Why not have a standard bike that everyone has to use - then we would actually see who is the best cyclist...
521 2011-05-12 21:11:52
Re: Someone's Knocking on the Door (Not Paul McCartney) (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Live and Let Die...
522 2011-05-12 18:38:47
Re: Someone's Knocking on the Door (Not Paul McCartney) (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Have you checked who it is? It COULD be Paul McCartney...
Anway, if it's before 10pm, carry on!
523 2011-05-11 15:29:31
Re: On to some lighter news (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks Amy, that would make more sense! Tried a few this morning, and it seems to work - now I need to check if I can play guitar at the same time. Could be a whole new thread - how to keep fit while you play...
524 2011-05-10 19:27:32
Re: On to some lighter news (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Would that be sitting on the floor with legs out straight? Will give it a (careful) try!
525 2011-05-09 21:00:34
Re: Paul McCartney (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very best wishes to him and his new lady. His recording studio (complete with windmill, of course) is a few miles from where I live. Have never bumped into him, unfortunately...