Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

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02-06-2012, 04:08 PM
Paulclem

My physics is way out. Of course:

In space, no-one can hear your guitar scream...
02-06-2012, 09:04 PM
Gilliatt Gurgle

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Originally Posted by MarkBastable

Well, they're my guitars. Except there's one missing from the pic because I've just bought this....

...which, if it were any blacker, would just look like a guitar-shaped hole in the space-time continuum.

and a fine collection it is Mark!
Now for my feeble attempt at that satisfaction you demanded...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1C1N...eature=related

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

What a resonance that would have - a guitar made out of a black hole and strung with the rings of Saturn... though the black hole would suck in any vibrations made by those celestial strings wouldn't it?

Perhaps these guys could shed some light on music of the cosmos...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc6Re...eature=related

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

I'm sorry, I've just been on the Legalise Cannabis thread.

Anyway I have had to give it up. I used to do it until the small hours perched on my computer chair and gazing intently at the screen. I could only do it when the rest of the family was abed due the frequent jerking and cursing, and I had to give it up because my wrist started swelling up with the effort, causing weakness and pain. Yes - I've given up Quake Online. My keyboard hand - left - was under great strain with the left right/ forward /back movement. I now have more time.

I'm glad you gave it up Paul. After all it is known as the gateway dr..., hold on, Quake Online?

Anyhow, I'm still proud of you. Stay strong...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHyDp0dGdyc

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02-11-2012, 08:39 PM
Gilliatt Gurgle

bump

I couldn't bear the thought of us falling off the front page.

How bout some Nash to keep the barstools warm...

"The Purist "
by Ogden Nash

"I give you now Professor Twist,
A conscientious scientist,
Trustees exclaimed, "He never bungles!"
And sent him off to distant jungles.
Camped on a tropic riverside,
One day he missed his loving bride.
She had, the guide informed him later,
Been eaten by an alligator.
Professor Twist could not but smile.
'You mean,' he said, 'a crocodile.' "
02-14-2012, 10:34 AM
soundofmusic

I was watching a little clip from a Brian May interview, he said he made his guitar and used one of his moms knitting needles...Oh well, on the side somewhere...:crazy:
02-14-2012, 02:49 PM
prendrelemick

It was on the end of the tremelo handle thing that was made out of a bit of moterbike engine, a saddle bag and a carving knife.

Brian's homemade guitar is not a thing of beauty - nor does it have a pure sound, but it is distinctive and he knows how to use its sound to great effect.
02-14-2012, 03:14 PM
Paulclem

Seasick Steve also makes his own guitars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-vSZ...eature=related

Great tunes too.
02-14-2012, 10:12 PM
Gilliatt Gurgle

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

Seasick Steve

Thank God, it was getting lonely around here and a special welcome back to Sounds.

Happy Valentines Soundofmusic...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8fyk...eature=related

Paul,

I had run across Seasick Steve awhile back.
Not bad considering the make up of the guitars(?)
02-20-2012, 06:01 PM
Paulclem

My wife bought his album after seeing him on the TV. He's very good.

Soooo it was back to work today, and those manliest of occupations - meetings. I've got meetings tomorrow too, though I will be getting down and dirty with the learners when I cover a class in the afternoon. It's good fun covering other people's classes - you get to use your best stuff, and then leave after a couple of hours.

Finlly got the computer fixed up on Saturday. it's now back to it's factory standard, and is working a treat, though it is 3 years old. It's funny: I was talking to an IT bloke the other day, and he told me to clear off my PC every now and then, and it should run fine. So, one virus later, that's what I've done - or paid to be done. (The recovery disks didn't work).
03-03-2012, 08:59 PM
Jerrybaldy

Bummmp. thats the sound of me landing here. two years of personal poetry. I need a beer. I know of seasick steve in fact music even at 47 fills much of my time. I have never been stuck in the past, silly thing to do but done by so many. I listen to new music every day. I am a beer fan (no lager ta), I fail on sport, have no interest, better get that out the way. two mariages two lost houses about to rent for life. No complaints, I am the twat who brought it on myself. HELLO :)
03-03-2012, 09:04 PM
Paulclem

Sounds like you've come to the right place Jerry. I saw your picture on the picture thread the other week. You were in a bar I believe. You should be at home here, as there are drinks whenever one needs the club.

My wife discovered seasick Steve last year, and bought his album. Great stuff. I like his homemade guitars.
03-03-2012, 09:58 PM
Gilliatt Gurgle

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Originally Posted by Jerrybaldy

Bummmp. thats the sound of me landing here. two years of personal poetry. I need a beer. I know of seasick steve in fact music even at 47 fills much of my time. I have never been stuck in the past, silly thing to do but done by so many. I listen to new music every day. I am a beer fan (no lager ta), I fail on sport, have no interest, better get that out the way. two mariages two lost houses about to rent for life. No complaints, I am the twat who brought it on myself. HELLO :)

Welcome Jerrybaldy.
Nice to have a new face in here. Parker will fix you up with that beer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxfgkDzL5Po

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03-04-2012, 05:25 AM
prendrelemick

You could do worse than trying some of thishttp://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k7...untitled-1.jpg
03-09-2012, 02:52 AM
prendrelemick

That there Coronal Mass Ejection was a bit of a damp squib. All electrical systems seem to be ok,- although the toaster slightly overdid my toast this morning.
03-09-2012, 10:08 AM
Paulclem

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

That there Coronal Mass Ejection was a bit of a damp squib. All electrical systems seem to be ok,- although the toaster slightly overdid my toast this morning.

I heard about it yesterday morning from a colleague, wondered about it for a bit, and then forgot about the whole thing until just now. I'm not sure it happened at all as it hasn't been on the all-seeing BBC.
03-10-2012, 10:49 AM
Gilliatt Gurgle

“In islands like Guernsey, the population is composed of men who have passed their lives circling their field, and of men who have passed their lives circling the world. They constitute two sorts of laborers, the tillers of the soil and the toilers of the sea.” Victor Hugo – Toilers of the Sea

Gentlemen I must take leave of this bar; my second home, for a fortnight on the open sea.

The tiller’s rigged,
gunwales are polished
jibs are full
and her stern is firm.

Visions of the Mariner’s Albatross along with Barbara Eden, a result of the recent solar smack down, will accompany me on my journey across the Gulf.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nABM1...eature=related

(At least hold on long enough to see her moves from 1:06 to 1:23)

Parker, thanks for the farewell Turkey shot, I’ll have the ship’s hold laden with rum upon my return.

I believe you chaps refer to it as a holiday.