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(22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Yes I believe they do still produce books with paper! But look how many trees the Kindle and others have saved? I tend to read my Kindle every night before going to sleep, just think I have a hundred books in my hand and it weighs less than a banana!

Going back to W10 I'm happy with the original download, so I may just stick with that. Thanks for all the advice guys.

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(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

It's on my PC ready to upload. Just need 5 minutes to get around to it. Thanks glad you like it.

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(12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

It was a very cruel time. They'd cut you down from the gallows before you were dead, then split you open and lay you guts and entrails on your chest. I'm not quite sure if they cut off your arms and legs or worse? It was called being hung drawn and quartered. I don't know why we have fire works and a bonfire, maybe the fireworks signify the explosives/gunpowder. Maybe they burnt the bits later? They must have been desperate to get rid of the king and his corrupt government.

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(12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

A little known fact, Guy Fawks committed suicide by jumping out of a window at the tower of London while on the way to his execution! That didn't spoil their fun though, they still hung him, disemboweled him then cut him into quarters and displayed the bits at the 4 corners of the country! What would they have done if he'd succeeded?
Is there such a thing as an honest politician? They're all millionaires that are robbing us to make more millions for themselves.

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(12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

You can't blame the Guy ( get it?) For trying. I let the fireworks off last night for my grandkids, seems like there were a lot of like minded Peep's around there were lots of rockets,wizz bangs, flashes and stuff going on all around. I suppose there'll be more tonight as it's only just the 5th here, we are a good few hours behind you new Zealanders.

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(22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

sounds like mac is a bit marmite; you either love it or hate it, me; i'm just a lawn mower, you can tell me by the way i walk, genesis

2,207

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Really enjoyed it, played bass along too and the words are well written and the story rings true. All in all a great song.

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(22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Yep looks like I'll have to the bullet for the present and switch to Mac when my 4 year old passes it's sell by date! It actually crashed last night which is why I uninstalled W10 update. The only question now is...is it worth the wait Rog?

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(22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

anybody know anything about this update? it tried to update my PC a few months back, got as far as 84% and froze so I uninstalled it. so it tried again this week and got to 84% and froze again, taking hours to do nothing basically, so when it tried again tonight I just said no and uninstalled again....so does any one of you smarter people have any suggestions?

thanks in advance

2,210

(16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Someone's definitely cooking kippers ( that's the smelliest fish could think of) put the post into your bin and forget it.

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(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Dino the only thing I terrorise is your hearing if you listen to my singing that is? wink

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(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

When saw the header Glen Campbell I thought oh no! I was hoping it wasn't bad news, so glad it wasn't. Glen was a session musician before he got famous and played on many of the big hits of the day including a stint with the Beach Boys. It's such a shame about his dementia. thanks for putting this up I also listened to Dueling Banjos while I was there. Splendid.

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(7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

i hate it when your kit lets you down. hope it all works out for you.

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(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

i'm not sure if i can do this, but....

my wife has found this website called "wish" (roger, please delete if not allowed), which sends daily emails selling all kinds of stuff at dirt cheap prices, they all come from china! i had a capo, one of those new ones that cost a fortune for £2+p&p, a set of 12 strings which were also very cheap and about 50 picks that cost just £1+p&p. sounds like a bargain, returns cost a fortune though, not that you'd return picks?

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(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Happy returns of the day Doug. The most sung song in the history of the world is happy birthday to you, and I dare say you'll hear it a few times more today.

All the best

Phill

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(5 replies, posted in Poems)

Hi Bill, I'd like you to make it funny if you could? It's a little depressing when someone else is having the same thoughts as you are and wondering what comes next? Do we sleep and dream nice thoughts for eternity are we reborn as a new baby? Or just the blackness of nothing? See depressing. I try and think nice thoughts, I like the idea of slipping into a dream state and never knowing you're actually dead!

Your poem/song is thought provoking as you can see. You're doing great Bill, keep them coming.

Phill

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(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I've Passed several of these church conversions lately. It just goes to prove Lennon was right the Beatles are still more popular than Jesus.

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(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Rather you than me Grah, moving home is very traumatic I've only done it 5 times, and the last move has seen me in the same house for 36 years. I wish I was closer to lend a hand with the move. Good luck with it.

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(2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hi TF, it wasn't an original part though the unit and the power adaptor are made in China. I don't want to say too much at this point as I'm hoping the suppliers of the power adaptor will man up and either fix the unit or replace it as laws our side of the pond state that products have to be fit for purpose and the error was theirs.

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(2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I've been using a Digitech vocal harmoniser on stage for some time now, but last week the power supply began cutting off and making noises during the gig. I decided to bight the bullet and get a new power supply. It came Wednesday, I plugged it in and it worked great, though I only used it for a few seconds. During Saturday's gig the harmoniser was making more noise than usual, then about an hour and a half into the gig, mid song....kapaw and just a load of electrical grating noise through the speakers. I tried unplugging everything till I realised it was the harmoniser! I unplugged that and carried on with the gig, luckily I've got reverb on my mixer. It's so embarrassing all that noise. Had a great gig regardless though my hand is aching after all the hand shakes. Now I have to see what the power supply seller is going to do about it, after all the paperwork confirms it was a 9 volt but the rating on the supply says 14 VAC I take it that means 14 volts AC.ive sent them an e-mail but they may BS me with "you should have checked before using it" I'll keep you informed.

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(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I was going to add my woes here but I'd better start a new thread. Stomp boxes are great on mike's if you're using 1/4 inch jacks, I've got cannon connectors so that's out for me. Glad you're happy though.

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(10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I lost every finger nail when was a diesel mechanic, and some toe nails too! I feel your pain. Ice might help?

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(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

dino48 wrote:

I like it.

Thanks Dino, glad you like it.

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(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

easybeat wrote:

Phil
thats a  clever song,i guess you`ll do it kinda country style?

Yes, I'm thinking stripped back, maybe just acoustic guitar, bass and piano?

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(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I haven't done a new song for a while and the first couple of lines were sitting on my pad for a few weeks. Strumming some chords and a sequence came together then the rest of the song came flooding out.

Girl With A Gun.Undefined


[Em] She left me laying in a [G] pool of my [A] blood.


I [Em] gave her my world but that [D] wasn't [C] enough.


I [Em] called at her shadow but [G] she never [A] turned.


[C] Why did I [B7] think that she [Em] would?




I'm laying here knowing my time's at an end.


It's at times just like this that I wish I had a friend.


There's a pain in my heart knowing she would do that.


It's hurting much more than the bullet in my back.




( Am-Em-Am-G-B7-Em)




I thought she'd smile and tell me yes.


Then she'd go looking for a wedding dress.


But she just smirked and pulled out a gun.


I turned around and went to run.




(CHORUS)







[Am] Too late, too late. I heard the crack.


[Em] Hot searing pain running over my back.


[Am] My legs gave way and I'm eating dirt.


I'm [G] dead on the floor, she's got [B7] blood on her [Em] skirt.


I kind of knew she was sometimes crazy.


I was a fool to think she was my soul mate lady.


Where did she find that rusty old gun?


While I lay here dying and she's on the run.




(CHORUS > Am-Em-Am-G-B7-Em|| OVER Da, da, da etc >CHORUS.




I fell in love with a girl with a gun.