Sylver Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Addix Metzatricity: [b] We weren't a very pretty group anyway. [/b][/quote]You better hope my wife doesn't see that comment! I think she's pretty cute, though. Neil was cute in a macho sort of way, and I have been told I am devistatingly handsome(ok, so she's 4, it still counts). I really don't know what to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I never even [i]thought[/i] about my camera... :rolleyes: It was a good time. And it was definitely too short. It was cool to have a couple more faces to put with the names, and of course always good to see Rim, Lincoln and Matt. It was funny that my friends Dan & Jewel happened to show up (although not all that surprising since they live nearby), but they seemed to fit right into the crowd. :thu: - - - - So.... Who's coming to the D.C. area next?? ;) May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addix Metzatricity Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I must say that I had an absolute BLAST! These people were so much fun. It's really too bad that Jedi's wife had to be so silly with her car keys (and I'm waiting for you to send me some music!). But, of course, Rog took the cake by giving me guitar stands, which I'm putting to good use: [img]http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bassguy21/stands.jpg[/img] "Bass isn't just for breakfast anymore..." http://www.mp3.com/Addix_Metzatricity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak Lander Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Ya shoulda got the rest of the Aussie in the pic. :D Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I had a really cool time with Rim & the DC area crew. As Rim mentioned, we went to Madam's Organ on Thursday night and saw & heard an incredible little band. They were just a covers band but my god they were good - funk & soul specialists. The drummer in particular was outstanding, but no-one was below excellent. Yep, I got a free round! Turns out the waitres went to University in Scotland. Rim was a great host with a nice apartment. He is also very generous, for which I cant thank him enough. One problem with Rim though, he doesnt know how to work MapQuest! ;) We got lost and turned up late at the Royal Mile but thankfully Rog seemed to forget or ignore his 5 month anniversary so he could hang with us for longer - hopefully not a move he regrets! Rog is a fun character, I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him about all things music & hockey related. I'm ashamed that I didnt recognize Addix on our handshake greeting. He looks a lot different than the picture I'd seen plus he's much quieter & more reserved than I imagined. He too is very cool though and it was a pleasure to finally meet him. Despite 'knowing' Neil for the shortest amount of time online, it felt like I'd known him the longest (except Jack & Debbi of course) Yet another forum member it was a joy to hang with. Lincoln too seemed very cool, classy & down to earth. Such a shame he had to leave so soon. It was a little strange meeting The Lurker, who at first didnt seem to know who anyone was but after a couple of reminders seemed to know quite a bit about us. It must be very interesting being a Lurker and meeting at these get togethers. He was a nice guy too. All in all, it was a great few days in & around DC. I definately want to visit again, maybe next time I make it back to this country! Thanks everyone! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendercaster Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I guess I should visit this forum more often, I've never posted here before. Although I haven't corresponded with all of you before, I would have loved to have made the Royal Mile get together. I have been in touch with Neil and Rog before, so I wouldn't have felt totally out of place. :) Glad you all had a good time! Scott My gear: http://fendercaster.freeservers.com/guit3.html If you own two Lexus cars, do you have Lexi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Perhaps at some point in the future, the DC crowd could meet at my pad downtown, have some haggis and not-really Scottish beer (so that it seems just like the Royal Mile), blow some instruments to the neighbors' chagrin, and then invade an open jam session at HR-57 down the street. I think Thursday is blues nights. Anyway, nice seeing everyone again, sorry Rim and Jedi had to jet, hope Jedi's wife's car was OK, John makes it back safely, Neil's show at the Studio goes well, and his friend's transition to Folger works out (I'll keep an eye out for his wife giving Johnny K a blowjob - this sounds worse than it is). Now slithering back into the shadows from whence I came... The Lurker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 John, Glad you had a good time in DC. Definitely keep us in mind in your next U.S. tour! Hey Lurker, you made it to double digits! Your fingers must be getting tired. :D I'm always up for a jam. Maybe Addix can make the trek down again so we can have a bass player. I was disappointed I had to leave early (even more disappointed I got lost :rolleyes: ). My work sux - no other way to say it. I ended up getting there at 10pm and working 'til 3am. Fendercauldron, we'll definitely keep you in mind for the next local get-together! aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addix Metzatricity Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Rim: [b] Maybe Addix can make the trek down again so we can have a bass player. [/b][/quote]Hellz yeah! "Bass isn't just for breakfast anymore..." http://www.mp3.com/Addix_Metzatricity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Flyscots is cool. We went to Craig's Alesis Ion seminar in West Los Angeles and hung out for a brief while in my studio. Very good meeting you. Yes, this is a nonsequitur of sorts, but I'm just blurtin' it out... Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Fendercauldron: [b]I guess I should visit this forum more often, I've never posted here before. Although I haven't corresponded with all of you before, I would have loved to have made the Royal Mile get together. I have been in touch with Neil and Rog before, so I wouldn't have felt totally out of place. :) Glad you all had a good time! Scott[/b][/quote]Sorry, Scott. It never even occured to me that you didn't know about this. :( We'll just have to schedule another get together sometime soon to make up for it! :thu: May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog951 Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Sorry it took so long for me to post about this, but I just wanted to say I had a great time Friday! The in-laws have been in town all weekend :wave: Neil's in my neighborhood so I expect we'll be seeing each other soon... Jedi, what can I say? Always a pleasure man! Too bad you had to jet early. I hope you got your wife all straightened out. We've gotta get together and compare notes on our recording setup soon. Also, next time you gotta drag your dad and his "old musician buddies" out with us. I got to hang for about five minutes with those guys after the Alesis seminar thingie and they did nothing but crack me up. I've spent a total of 20 minutes of my life around your dad and I think he's just one of those people meant to make others smile. :) Unfortunately, I had to bail not long after Sylver and his wife arrived, so we didn't really get to chat too much. Both seemed very nice and they're obviously very generous people based on their treatment of John and their willingness to drive all over hell and creation just to spend some time with us. And, if we were (as Addix said) a less-than-stellar-looking crowd, the arrival of Debbi helped push the quotient up a few notches; she's quite a cutie. Sylver: nicely played. ;) And Sylver IS just as hot as his daughter says...hey, if I was a woman I'd...well, maybe I won't finish that thought afterall... The Lurker was also positioned kinda down at the other end of the table so I didn't get much seat time with him. He has graciously offered to host a "piss off Lurker's neighbors" party down-town, so hopefully we'll be able to make that happen sometime soon! Pretty cool way to spend an evening, I'd say. It's odd to get a group of 8-10 people together these days and not be able to find an asshole in the bunch. Well, other than myself of course! :) See you guys next time out! None more black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultravibe Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Sorry I missed it... operating with one vehicle between two people sucks sometimes. Anyone have a BMW 5 series they're giving away? Andrew Mazzocchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addix Metzatricity Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by rog951: [b]It's odd to get a group of 8-10 people together these days and not be able to find an asshole in the bunch.[/b][/quote]You know what they say, "If you can't find the asshole in the group..." I'm totally up for tagging along with you to one of Rim's shows. Both of you guys have my email address. Make sure I'm aware! "Bass isn't just for breakfast anymore..." http://www.mp3.com/Addix_Metzatricity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Good get-together review Rog! Thanks for the kind words Same goes for Ken from the other coast, thanks man, shame the world isn't a smaller place! Addix, how was your speach on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addix Metzatricity Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Well. I got there. I did it. I sat down. I couldn't remember any of it. I haven't gotten a grade yet, but no one laughed at me and my pants were dry. So I guess it wasn't too bad. "Bass isn't just for breakfast anymore..." http://www.mp3.com/Addix_Metzatricity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog951 Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 John, when you get a chance, could you maybe PM me some info on that recording you were telling me about? Remember? I'd like to take a listen if I can find it. Thanks! :) None more black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 No need for PM. It was Spiritualized's album "Let It Come Down" I was talking about - track 4, "Out Of Sight" in particular. [quote]from ubl.com: Sweeping, stratospheric string and brass sections dominate the album, with over 100 musicians surrounding Jason Pierce's frail, desolate vocals. [/quote]They dont mention the huge guitar sound, solid drums, storming bass lines & gospel choir backing vocals. As I told you, no instrument is masked in the mix, it really is incredible Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Posted October 15, 2003 Author Share Posted October 15, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by rog951: [b]Rim needs to get a different job...[/b][/quote]Truer words could not be spoken. Know anyone looking for a Network Engineer? :) Check your PM, Rog. BTW, I didn't have time to make fun of John at the get-together so I'll do it here. :) Rog, John was pronouncing your name "Rog" like it rhymes with "log", instead of short for "Roger". Dang foreigners! ;) :D aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog951 Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Rimpire: [b]BTW, I didn't have time to make fun of John at the get-together so I'll do it here. :) Rog, John was pronouncing your name "Rog" like it rhymes with "log", instead of short for "Roger". Dang foreigners! ;) :D [/b][/quote]:) Now THAT is too cute! I must say though, John is, by far, the easiest-to-understand Scotsman I've met in my limited travels. Maybe because he'd already been here in the states for several months? None more black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 I had no trouble understanding John at all. You don't suppose that the fact that I was raised by my Glaswegian grandmother has anything to do with that, do you? ;) May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 I deliberately pronounce Rog as it's written. I know its Roj, but it doesnt say Roj. So Rim, you're not making fun of me, I'm making fun of him, Rog! As for me being easy to understand - accents form when you stay in one place too long. I lived in 4 different places with entirely different accents between birth and 17. That includes living in the NorthWest of England for 8 years, so my accent is really toned down. Add to that the fact I worked for a telephone company and took calls from all over the UK - I had to speak clearly and make myself understood. Then comes Rog's thought, I've now lived in the States for 12 months. I know how to be understood! I could easily switch to a stronger accent but then that wouldnt really be me. Now I've got to face the small town crowd back home who are gonna be making fun of the 'American twangs' in my accent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Slightly off topic... To those in the D.C. area, there is an [i]extremely[/i] cool performer who will be in town this weekend (Beth Patterson). I started [url=http://www.musicplayer.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=015796]this thread[/url] to let people know, but I wanted to add it here too. I suspect I will try to catch both shows. May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylver Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Rimpire: [b] [quote]Originally posted by rog951: [b]Rim needs to get a different job...[/b][/quote]Truer words could not be spoken. Know anyone looking for a Network Engineer? :) [/b][/quote]Yeah, you can have my job as soon as I quit and make money doing music f/t(That should be somewhere between now and the end of the century)! Course, you'd have to move to Philly. I really don't know what to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Posted October 16, 2003 Author Share Posted October 16, 2003 Sylver, I'd consider moving to Philly more if I hadn't already found a local place with pretty authentic cheese steaks near where I live. Of course, if I stop visiting these forums at work, I'd have more time to get my work done ... Nah! aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog951 Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by flyscots: [b]I deliberately pronounce Rog as it's written. I know its Roj, but it doesnt say Roj. So Rim, you're not making fun of me, I'm making fun of him, Rog![/b][/quote]I always sign my emails, personal and business, simply "Rog", and I actually have a bunch of people around my office that jokingly use John's pronunciation as well. There's another group who tend to pronounce the long "O" and call me "Rogue". I kinda like the sound of that...if I ever needed a stage name (or an American Gladiator name) I might use that one... The one thing people do to my name that irritates me for some strange reason is to put a "d" in the spelling. Rodger? Whenever I correspond with known offenders, I put an erroneous "d" in their name as well, and then sign the correspondence as "Rodg". Not once have any of these people acknowledged my misspelling of their name or subsequently changed their habit of throwing that crazy "d" around. I don't know why I somehow picked this to let bug me because I'm really way too laid-back to care about stupid stuff like that. None more black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Rimpire: [b]Sylver, I'd consider moving to Philly more if I hadn't already found a local place with pretty authentic cheese steaks near where I live. [/b][/quote]Uh huh. Yeah, they all claim to be authentic, don't they? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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