onewilyfool Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I just want you guys in England to know....that it is a very small world, especially with the internet, and I appreciate you all, with your input, your special way of speaking the English language, your dry humour (note the spelling), the fact that it costs you SOOOO much more for a Gibson than we pay, yet you STILL love the guitars.....It is just special sharing the forum with you....wily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Wily, Wily oh Wily you sentimental duffer you! I haven't any time as have to be in Central London at 09.00 but just a quick acknowledgement of your remarks. We do have a special way of speaking the English language its called English! What you chaps and chappesses speak is something different! No less worthy but many less "u"s Humor, favor, etc etc. Must shoot but thought your post merited at least one reply. In a non sexual (with a u) way we love you Wily I will be back later! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Johnt, you'd better get a wiggle on Old Boy. You'll never catch the 7.53 to Charing Cross otherwise. And don't forget the bowler, brolly and your copy of The Times! OWF. A very thoughtful post. Thankyou. I'm truly amazed every day by this forum. The breadth and depth of knowledge is staggering and whilst I am a big net taker of info, I love to participate in the "big picture". I feel I have many many friends here and I'm so grateful I stumbled across the forum. It's great to be in the privileged position to play a Gibson every day and I'm always very thankful for that. It's a wonderful constant to have in one's life. I hear on the radio that people are already queueing up to vote in some states. The US election is IMHO a hugely important event for the UK, particularly in the current economic climate. The $ has strengthened significantly against the £ over the last few months so despite the previous price drops, Gibson will remain a real luxury, for me at least, for the forseeable future. I've got tablets for the GAS and loving the ones I have, so.................onwards dear friends! As for the spelling. Us limeys will do our best to point out your deficiencies in this department, whenever we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueBrit Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Well, that's a very kind sentiment, admirably expressed and thank you so much for the thought from this little place. We rely on you chaps, and chappesses, for many things - but one of the most important is that you keep building, and sending over the pond, these wonderful Gibson guitars we love so much. It's a privilege to be able to indulge in social and musical intercourse with you all in this way! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 . . When/if I grow up, I would love to live in America. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 We, on this side of the pond, can't wait for November 5. Voting will be over, confetti swept up, and an end to 18+ months of campaigning... assuming none of the contests are contested.. which is a high probability. Ughhhhhh! Never before in US history has political posturing for the Presidency of the United States, from first announcement of the first candidate for office, to the last chad inspected lasted so friggggin' long. Sadly, if my math and cynicism is correct, we will probably be in for a longer one next time. i.e. we will probably have 15 - 24 months respite before the next campaign marathon clicks off. God Help US! Monday morning, as close to 6 a.m. as possible I will cast my ballot. Then go to work, sans radio accompanyment, go home, sup, skip my ritual Evening News viewing, play some guitar, dig out my DVDs of The Andy Griffith Show, Season 7 I believe. Go to bed without listening to what's happening on the election front. I will wait 'til Wednesday morning before either celebrating or slitting my own wrists.... I may have breakfast first. A toasted onion bagel with cream cheese, coffee and vegetable juice cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 TommyK-That's a fantastic idea. I think I'll use your plan if you don't mind. I think I'll stop by the Liquor store and get a bottle of Jamisons and a bottle of Baily's Irish Cream and go home and tune the J-45 to double drop D, The SJ-200 to standard and learn a couple songs I've been putting off. (We have to buy "hard" booze in state liquor stores in Oregon, and Washington, as they don't trust us, I guess.) The sooner this is over the better. We have a bitter campaign here in Oregon for a seat in the Senate and whenever one of their commercials come on, after listening I feel like I need to go take a shower. Some nasty mudslinging goin' down!! I LIKE IKE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 You guys are the greates......Therm.....that was funny...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Say, "howdy!" to old Justin Hayward for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumner77 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'll harmonize with Wily's 'love-a-Brit' sentiment. You guys are generally cheerful, even when the humor is at your expense. I sympathize with your exchange rate blues (song title?), but as I'm currently buying a university education in your currency I've had a nice discount. Sorry it comes at your expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 . . onewilyfool - I wasn't kidding. That was real serious. So far I have spent just less than a day for every year of my life in the USA, but loved every minute of it. So I have some catching up to do..... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 It could be argued that England "discovered" Jimi Hendrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Therm.....when are you coming.....by the way, Therm....with global warming, England may be the new California... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 . . Hey - I'll settle for the old original California, thanks all the same..... .....and I saw JH several times when Chas C bought him over. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Think I might join you Nik. When I can afford the divorce and the retirement visa. Obviously, not before I find somewhere that does a decent pint of Pride - one of the few things I'd miss about UK............ .....Oh and cricket, Radio4, Radio2, Stephen Fry, the roses in my garden........OK I'm staying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 I know there are a lot of jokes about the English weather.....but truly, you guys have what the rest of the world will be fighting for in the next few decades and that is WATER. If you think the Oil wars are bad.....just wait......I may be coming over to share a pint with YOU!!!! (not a bad idea, that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I know there are a lot of jokes about the English weather.....but truly' date=' you guys have what the rest of the world will be fighting for in the next few decades and that is WATER. If you think the Oil wars are bad.....just wait......I may be coming over to share a pint with YOU!!!! (not a bad idea, that)[/quote'] Please do. Nik, Johnt and I already have the venue for our UK version of Homecoming. It's a pub of course. Posted this pic on another thread but here it is, my favourite pub in London. One of the blokes who works behind the bar is in a band and plays a Les Paul. Don't forget your brolly though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 I've always wondered how far apart you guys lived? Johnt, Nik, Albertjohn......do you guys ever get together to Jam? Raise a glass or two? If I come over, will you mock me if I order a Guiness????? If you guys will lend me a guitar, I'm sure that after a few pints I'll be able to really belt out a song or two (in my own mind at least) Raise one or two for me until that time ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I've always wondered how far apart you guys lived? Johnt' date=' Nik, Albertjohn......do you guys ever get together to Jam? Raise a glass or two? If I come over, will you mock me if I order a Guiness????? If you guys will lend me a guitar, I'm sure that after a few pints I'll be able to really belt out a song or two (in my own mind at least) Raise one or two for me until that time ok?[/quote'] Hi ya Wily As it's now 05.35 on a Sunday morning, I am able to stop to attend to my correspeondence! Been thinking about the feasibility of a jam, AJ and I met up in London as he says and will doubtless do so again when the output from our home brewing kits is drunk! I live in Kent, bottom right hand corner to save you looking it up. AJ is in Essex just above London to the right about 70 miles as the crow flies. Then you have Jinder in Brighton (i Think) which is on the central south coast. Littlelegs lives near me in Tunbridge Wells I think. Nik, who my darling sister has loved for many years, lives up in the wolds of Lincolnshire up the East coast. When Nik and I meet up we rarely jam as basically he leaves me standing on guitar.Having said that we haven't met up for a while due to infirm dogs and even more unhealthy bank accounts LOL! I have in that time learnt 2 more chords so can now manage both "Louie, Louie" and "Hang on Sloopy". Now ROUGUEBRIT I went to see where you are from and see that you are a fly fisherman! Do have you two miles od double bank on the Tweed? If so TWilson and I would like to scrounge a day. Me with my Spey casting, him with his dynamite! Sorry back to point. We probably should get together, there is bound to be a Gibson Dealer who would welcome our group in the same manner as "Music Villa" in Bozeman welcomes the Homecpoming . ( " talks to self" >>Yeah sure thats as likely as a likely as a flying pig dropping rocking horse sh*t onto a Dodo's dorsal fin) If not I hear that there is a small venue near Hyde Park and may fund the gig. AJ owns it...... The ALBERT hall. Cor fancy having your own HALL, we got one but it's full of wellington boots and wet coats! Wily if we do it we expect you ands several others to get your sorry asses over here. From Scotts last post, if he's as bad on guitar as he reckons, he would be especially welcome on two counts 1. Nik and he could discuss bracing and truss rods ad infinitum 2.He could join me in a rousing rendtition of "Louie, Louie" Off to church now .........................................NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Johnt wrote:Now ROUGUEBRIT I went to see where you are from and see that you are a fly fisherman! Do have you two miles od double bank on the Tweed? If so TWilson and I would like to scrounge a day. Me with my Spey casting, him with his dynamite! Johnt-In addition to the dynamite, used only in emergency situations during a slow bite, I'd also like to bring my 9 foot SAGE graphite #9 weight fly rod. It's built to handle those silver slabs of Atlantic Salmon that I'll be flopping on the bank next to your minnow, bait-type fish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Johnt wrote:Now ROUGUEBRIT I went to see where you are from and see that you are a fly fisherman! Do have you two miles od double bank on the Tweed? If so TWilson and I would like to scrounge a day. Me with my Spey casting' date=' him with his dynamite![/color']Johnt-In addition to the dynamite, used only in emergency situations during a slow bite, I'd also like to bring my 9 foot SAGE graphite #9 weight fly rod. It's built to handle those silver slabs of Atlantic Salmon that I'll be flopping on the bank next to your minnow, bait-type fish!! I would never argue that the run over your side is superior to our own, I have never understood why American fishermen fish so short. I'd use a 9Ft for pike, small river salmon. Ww fish with double handers 12,13,15,16 ft Sage and Orvis grace my garage wall. 9ft 6 #6 Bone fish 9ft #8 Tarpon 9ft #14 Marlin I string them all with GIBSON masterbilt 13s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 System's too slow for quotes so........... I wish I did own The Royal Albert Hall. Then, of course, I too would know how many holes it takes to fill it. I'd also not have to pay a big wedge to see Eric Clapton in May. Actually it looks like I've managed to swing a seat in a corporate box! Homecoming UK - I really like the sound of this, even if it's just a few of us with the acoustics in The Artillery. There's an upstairs function room so if Nik, Jinder and anyone else is considered to be too good, then they can just bugger off up stairs............ alright? And JT's decision will be final! I mean, just because they build the things in Bozeman - we can't let them have it all their own way. Gibson do have a showroom over in the West End as well and there is a very fine hostelry a few doors away. Not an angler myself although I do like a drop of sea fishing. Caught a 20lb codling many years ago aff the North Devon Coast. JT, try EJ16s - they're very popular I've heard.....................and Bob Colosi's barbless hooks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 17th January 1967, Daily Mail: "There are 4000 holes in the road in Blackburn Lancashire, one twenty-sixth of a hole per person, according to a council survey. If Blackburn is typical then there are over two million holes in Britain's roads and 300,000 in London." The Royal Albert Hall has an internal volume of roughly 3million cubic feet and can hold 8000 people (actually nearly 9000 once). Safety regulations currently restrict capacity to 5,544 (Wikipedia.....) So - each of the 4000 holes would have to be 750 cubic feet to fill the volume. This sits badly with the words “the holes were rather small”, being a box about 9 feet per side. Perhaps it was a hole per person, and assuming the real maximum of 9000 folk, that would be only 333 cubic feet, or a box of around 7 feet a side - still not really "rather small". So - the puzzle of how many holes will probably never be answered..... However, I must thank Albertjohn, as 'de-facto (nominal)' owner of his hall, for the following memorable concerts: 26 November 1968: Cream. 26 June 1969: Pink Floyd. 18 February 1969: Jimi Hendrix. 24 February 1969: Jimi Hendrix. 21 April 1969: Janis Joplin and the Kozmic Blues Band. 9 January 1970: Led Zeppelin Which where the icing on the cake of London life as a teen in the late sixties, oh yes indeedy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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