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hb3

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« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2006, 02:24:31 PM »
Bass Player Rewards
 
Spitting blood like Gene Simmons during soft jazz set -- +$100
Using the bass as a club for no damn reason, taking out lead singer during performance -- +1000
Playing Eruption with three fingers during sound check -- +$75
Playing Steve Harris galloping bass lines on every song -- +200
Naming the following as your favorite bassist and chieftest influence:  
 
The guy from Mr. Mister ($200)
Juan Croucier (Ratt) ($75)
Rudy Szarzo ($5)

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« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2006, 05:34:42 PM »
From personal experience with my bass player:
 
Leaving SF-2 precariously balanced on stack of stuff on loading dock during load-up ... $100
 
(Yup, it fell about 8-10 feet and died)
 
Bill, tgo

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« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2006, 07:24:21 PM »
Bill, I just ordered one today...that's a little bit more than a $100 fine!

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« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2006, 11:12:48 PM »
Charles:
 
I think it wound up costing about $100 to fix.  You're gonna LOVE the SF-2.  It's the closest thing to a true magic box I've found.  Once you get it, you might want to do a search on this site.  There are several discussions about how to set it up and tweak it.  Of course just plugging in, turning it on, and turnin' dials is fun too!
 
Bill, tgo

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« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2006, 11:17:31 PM »
I've been around musicians for years, and we all know that most of us have an 'outside' sense of humor.  But I always felt we were the Wickershams' guests, and I really don't want to see this devolve to the level of other forums I've read.
 
I too would hate to see Brandon take a hike.
 
J o e y

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« Reply #20 on: March 10, 2006, 09:43:48 PM »
Wow!  I had no idea that my comment would be offensive to anyone but my mother!  I am extremely sorry that I offended anyone.  I have a very active imagination and sometimes I don't hear the way my words sound.  To anyone that is curious, the last statements in my original post were not factual.  I really was just making light of a string of musical meltdowns I have had.
 
And to explain the origin of my comment....The great comedian Lewis Black was doing standup, in which he saw a Super Bowl halftime show put on by MTV.  Nsync, Britney Spears, and Aerosmith were performing, and the pain to see that was more the he could bear, and he stated that if he were going to hurt that bad, it was going to be by his own doing..........and if you care, you can add the rest.
 
Granted, that was a vulgar statement.  However, I did not use curse words or degrade anyone but myself(originally that is; I did in turn degrade the whole forum now that I look at it), which does not excuse the matter or take any of the blame away from me.  Unfortunately, leaving things to one's imagination can produce worse thoughts.  
 
A bit about my personal life if you care to hear.  I am religious.  I do not want to be a religious person that sets a bad example, and I most certainly did.  I have a sharp tongue and quick wit, and those things don't die easily.  I would like to keep those two things, but use them positively.  I know that a religious person would not condone or revel in my comments, as they most certainly did not glorify a religious figure.  
 
Thank you fellow members for calling me out.  I feel that it is an extreme privilege to have at my fingertips the amount of knowledge, entertainment, openness, experience, etc. that are here at this site.  Thank you Alembic and all members.
 
I will gladly remove any comment that I can, although I don't even know if I can now.  Or maybe it should stay as a warning, code of honor, respect, etc. for all future posts.  Again, I am deeply sorry for any ill feelings or thoughts that I have caused and I ask your for your forgiveness.
 
Sincerely, Brandon
 
P.S. The felonies keep piling up!  I had to edit the religious part of my post because it was denominationally specific.  The reason I found that out is because I finally read the FAQs and must read page.  I am an assemble then read instructions after you have messed up kind of person.  And here it only got me into trouble by not following the rules or respectful boundaries.
 
(Message edited by grynchin on March 10, 2006)
 
(Message edited by grynchin on March 10, 2006)

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« Reply #21 on: March 10, 2006, 10:44:58 PM »
I have contacted Mica about my post, the situation, and editing of it.  Thank you all for the descency and respect you hold for this site and its members.
 
Brandon

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« Reply #22 on: March 11, 2006, 12:40:00 AM »
It's okay, Brandon, you can relax now. Usually it goes a bit easier than this, but welcome to the club.
 
Your thoughtful response is appreciated, especially the effort you went to in removing the denominational stuff (we are a rather diverse group).
 
The normal policy is that we don't remove posts, or portions thereof, beyond the 72 hour period when the original poster may do so. As you say, it may have some educational value, and we can't rewrite history - just acknowledge that it's in the past, and move forward, hopefully a bit more enlightened.
 
This turned into a good opportunity to reaffirm our standards, and I really like the couple of suggestions that we think of ourselves as guests in the Wickersham home, and act accordingly. So thank you for that.
 
Though maybe we can still get away with a few things your mother might not fully approve of, hard to know :-)
-Bob

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« Reply #23 on: March 11, 2006, 07:49:14 AM »
Thanks Brandon!
 
So ... how's the amp???!!!

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« Reply #24 on: March 11, 2006, 10:51:37 AM »
Well done, Brandon.
 
Believe me, I should have died from foot-in-mouth disease years ago.  It's only as I dodder off into middle age that I'm doing some better, but Idiot-proofing ME is a 24/7 job.  I really think that typing this out slows me down enough to think a bit more carefully.
 
Good to have you with us.
 
J o e y

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« Reply #25 on: March 11, 2006, 02:31:52 PM »
aaaah!!!!  Dave, Dave, Dave.  The amp is still in shambles.  I do not have a lot of free time, and have not had a chance to go further.  One thing that gets me is the good folks at Mesa are always off on Fridays and that is the only time I seem to think about it.  I'll get around to it.  Fortunately, I have a backup head, so I can't complain too much.
 
Thank you -Bob, Dave, and J o e y for your kind words.
 
Brandon

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« Reply #26 on: March 15, 2006, 10:26:11 AM »
I cant stand it. Let the Sobriety Squad come arrest me. I personally did find Grynchin's post funny and I enjoyed it. One of the hard won realizations of my lifetime (54 years) is that IF you can not laugh at it you must be afraid of it. I would prefer that others not speak for me.
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 Quote: I'll accept you're a junior member in this forum and don't know us that well, but remember that we just don't say things like that here, nobody wants to hear that.
 
Get your gear fixed, then get some manners.
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these are not my feelings and I expect many will agree with me.
 
I say: get your gear fixed...and keep your humor, its the best friend you will ever have.
 
Tom ze Old Fart.

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« Reply #27 on: March 15, 2006, 11:42:12 PM »
The problem with vulgarity these days is that it seems to be nothing more than the latest incarnation of ye olde pissing contest.
 
Where's the humour?
 
Adriaan

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« Reply #28 on: March 18, 2006, 10:56:18 AM »
Welcome Brandon! Well done!
 
Don't know you , but I like you already.
 
Usually you do not need a helmet to gab around here.
 
(I think the problem was the size of the spoon)

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« Reply #29 on: July 15, 2006, 10:50:40 PM »
I had a long history of speaking inappropriately, at work, in my personal life, etc. I thought it was funny when it came out of my mouth, but others did not share my perspective. With some concentration, hard work, and perserverance, I was able to learn to control my outburst, at least in my professional environment. The problem was that my boss had no idea the intense amount of editorial that was taking place in my head. I wanted him to appreciate how I had improved. So after a meeting or client encounter, I would share all the things I thought of, but didn't say, just so he could appreciate how good things had gone. Maybe we could add a new forum, all things inappropriate. A place where crude and vulgar Alembic lovers could find community. I am new to this club, and it reminds me of the early days of the Mac. There is a reverence, and an evangelical bent to the love of these instruments, I think it's pretty sweet actually, after all, they are just guitars..............