What made you HAPPY today?

[OldRUSHfan]

It rained and cooled things off.

 

Heat advisory today....possibility of temps topping 100 today. Humidity out the WAZZOO. The AC I have in my Apt. is making me EXTREMELY Happy...

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/rainbow%20banana.gif

[Dweezil]

Got some wool and making meself a blanket/throw for my new home. Just wish I had the flat now :(

[EagleMoon]

It rained and cooled things off.

 

Heat advisory today....possibility of temps topping 100 today. Humidity out the WAZZOO. The AC I have in my Apt. is making me EXTREMELY Happy...

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/rainbow%20banana.gif

 

It's only in the upper 80s here today. Feels like I need a jacket on.

[Blue J]

This was a couple of days ago, but still- my son earned first chair in his school band.

 

:)

[OldRUSHfan]

This was a couple of days ago, but still- my son earned first chair in his school band.

 

:)

 

What instrument does he play?

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/bagpipe%20banana.png

[Blue J]

This was a couple of days ago, but still- my son earned first chair in his school band.

 

:)

 

What instrument does he play?

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/bagpipe%20banana.png

 

Trumpet.

[Dweezil]

Its been several days without smarmy toned posts.

[OldRUSHfan]

Its been several days without smarmy toned posts.

 

This is probably my only problem, but I like to know what 'the other person means by whatever word they're using. So, Dweezil, what is YOUR definition of 'SMARMY' Thanks for indulging my OCD need in this situation!

 

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[OldRUSHfan]

This was a couple of days ago, but still- my son earned first chair in his school band.

 

:)

 

What instrument does he play?

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/bagpipe%20banana.png

 

Trumpet.

 

I was always facsinated by the trumpet. But not enough to give up my drumming, which started in the early sixties and while I listened to WJR, and later CKLW [pop] and in '65 when my parents bought me "The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles' Hits" I used my Mom's Tupperware and wooden Kitchen utensils for my 'kit'.

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/BananaDrumset.gif

[OldRUSHfan]

This was a couple of days ago, but still- my son earned first chair in his school band.

 

:)

 

What instrument does he play?

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/bagpipe%20banana.png

 

Trumpet.

 

I was always facsinated by the trumpet. But not enough to give up my drumming, which started in the early sixties and while I listened to WJR, and later CKLW [pop] and in '65 when my parents bought me "The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles' Hits" I used my Mom's Tupperware and wooden Kitchen utensils for my 'kit'.

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/BananaDrumset.gif

 

By the Way, I've found the only two CD albums by the Chipmunks (original) that I ever wanted, the one mentioned above, and "Christmas With The Chipmunks" To be fair, there is another Christmas album, Vol. 2, but there are a lot of songs from the FIRST album on it. I only got it for my 'Collection' obsession, (which is over now partially because of RUSH's repackage policies). But with BEATLES Music I had a FANTASTIC teacher!

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/Suave%20Banana.png

Edited September 15, 2016 by OldRUSHfan

[Blue J]

This was a couple of days ago, but still- my son earned first chair in his school band.

 

:)

 

What instrument does he play?

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/bagpipe%20banana.png

 

Trumpet.

 

I was always facsinated by the trumpet. But not enough to give up my drumming, which started in the early sixties and while I listened to WJR, and later CKLW [pop] and in '65 when my parents bought me "The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles' Hits" I used my Mom's Tupperware and wooden Kitchen utensils for my 'kit'.

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/BananaDrumset.gif

 

I started playing the trumpet at age nine or ten, but I didn't stick with it for life- I stopped in my sophomore year of high school, because I didn't want to be in marching band. (And if I had that to do over again and choose differently, I would!).

 

But I also started playing the drums when I was 12- my older brother- one who turned me on to Rush- played, and so he turned me on to both Rush AND playing the drums. Heh heh. He had a blue Slingerland kit, just like the Slingerlands that Neil played, circa 1982, and that's what I started learning on. We got a Yamaha kit in '87, which I still have today, and I never knew what happened to the Slingerlands after that- I figured they were lost to the sands of time, somewhere...but then visiting another brother's house, a couple of years ago...he called me down into his basement, and there they were (!). I hadn't seen those drums for 27 or 28 years, at that point, and didn't even know they still existed in our family. And then I got to play them again. :)

 

:Neil:

[OldRUSHfan]

This was a couple of days ago, but still- my son earned first chair in his school band.

 

:)

 

What instrument does he play?

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/bagpipe%20banana.png

 

Trumpet.

 

I was always facsinated by the trumpet. But not enough to give up my drumming, which started in the early sixties and while I listened to WJR, and later CKLW [pop] and in '65 when my parents bought me "The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles' Hits" I used my Mom's Tupperware and wooden Kitchen utensils for my 'kit'.

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/BananaDrumset.gif

 

I started playing the trumpet at age nine or ten, but I didn't stick with it for life- I stopped in my sophomore year of high school, because I didn't want to be in marching band. (And if I had that to do over again and choose differently, I would!).

 

But I also started playing the drums when I was 12- my older brother- one who turned me on to Rush- played, and so he turned me on to both Rush AND playing the drums. Heh heh. He had a blue Slingerland kit, just like the Slingerlands that Neil played, circa 1982, and that's what I started learning on. We got a Yamaha kit in '87, which I still have today, and I never knew what happened to the Slingerlands after that- I figured they were lost to the sands of time, somewhere...but then visiting another brother's house, a couple of years ago...he called me down into his basement, and there they were (!). I hadn't seen those drums for 27 or 28 years, at that point, and didn't even know they still existed in our family. And then I got to play them again. :)

 

:Neil:

 

My first set was a four piece Champaign Ludwig set, with high-hat and one ride symbol.that was from '73, then in fall of '74 I married that with a red,white and blue banded Slingerland

5 piece set that came with two more ride cymbals. The Ludwig bass drum was a 20" While the Slingerland bass was 22" it was a weird set, but I made it sound pretty good! Being in Band it HS and the drum section [marching band as well as concert band] I also had a bell set [glockenspiel] as well as a 'practice pad' Percussion is SUCH a COOL THING to be into!

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/BananaDrumset.gif

[Dweezil]

Its been several days without smarmy toned posts.

 

This is probably my only problem, but I like to know what 'the other person means by whatever word they're using. So, Dweezil, what is YOUR definition of 'SMARMY' Thanks for indulging my OCD need in this situation!

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/banana%20grin%20teeth.gif

You know. The condescending know it all ones, back handed compliments, holier than though, veiled meanings which the poster thinks is absolute proof of their genius.

You know. It really irritates them when they can't bully you or if they don't quite understand you.

Just chill and paddle your own boats right? I dont deal in absolutes.

 

Or whatever. Smarmy depends on the day and how I feel about it I guess. If that makes me ambiguous, then I'll embrace it.

 

But I usually answer questions with more questions so....what does smarmy (or equivalent) mean to you?

[Blue J]

Its been several days without smarmy toned posts.

 

This is probably my only problem, but I like to know what 'the other person means by whatever word they're using. So, Dweezil, what is YOUR definition of 'SMARMY' Thanks for indulging my OCD need in this situation!

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/banana%20grin%20teeth.gif

You know. The condescending know it all ones, back handed compliments, holier than though, veiled meanings which the poster thinks is absolute proof of their genius.

You know. It really irritates them when they can't bully you or if they don't quite understand you.

Just chill and paddle your own boats right? I dont deal in absolutes.

 

Or whatever. Smarmy depends on the day and how I feel about it I guess. If that makes me ambiguous, then I'll embrace it.

 

But I usually answer questions with more questions so....what does smarmy (or equivalent) mean to you?

 

I knew what you meant. The connotation of the word is pretty obvious, to this poster.

[Blue J]

This was a couple of days ago, but still- my son earned first chair in his school band.

 

:)

 

What instrument does he play?

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/bagpipe%20banana.png

 

Trumpet.

 

I was always facsinated by the trumpet. But not enough to give up my drumming, which started in the early sixties and while I listened to WJR, and later CKLW [pop] and in '65 when my parents bought me "The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles' Hits" I used my Mom's Tupperware and wooden Kitchen utensils for my 'kit'.

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/BananaDrumset.gif

 

I started playing the trumpet at age nine or ten, but I didn't stick with it for life- I stopped in my sophomore year of high school, because I didn't want to be in marching band. (And if I had that to do over again and choose differently, I would!).

 

But I also started playing the drums when I was 12- my older brother- one who turned me on to Rush- played, and so he turned me on to both Rush AND playing the drums. Heh heh. He had a blue Slingerland kit, just like the Slingerlands that Neil played, circa 1982, and that's what I started learning on. We got a Yamaha kit in '87, which I still have today, and I never knew what happened to the Slingerlands after that- I figured they were lost to the sands of time, somewhere...but then visiting another brother's house, a couple of years ago...he called me down into his basement, and there they were (!). I hadn't seen those drums for 27 or 28 years, at that point, and didn't even know they still existed in our family. And then I got to play them again. :)

 

:Neil:

 

My first set was a four piece Champaign Ludwig set, with high-hat and one ride symbol.that was from '73, then in fall of '74 I married that with a red,white and blue banded Slingerland

5 piece set that came with two more ride cymbals. The Ludwig bass drum was a 20" While the Slingerland bass was 22" it was a weird set, but I made it sound pretty good! Being in Band it HS and the drum section [marching band as well as concert band] I also had a bell set [glockenspiel] as well as a 'practice pad' Percussion is SUCH a COOL THING to be into!

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/BananaDrumset.gif

 

I know I've seen a photo of your champagne Ludwig set on the forum before. I made a comment about the obvious John Bonham influence. ;)

 

I decided years and years ago that if I ever had the time and the means, I'd like to collect a bunch of different percussion instruments from all over the globe.

 

So far, I have two. :sarcastic: An 11" conga (and a stand for it which has long since been lost), and a dumbek that I bought in Yellow Springs, a long time ago. It was made in Pakistan.

[OldRUSHfan]

Its been several days without smarmy toned posts.

 

This is probably my only problem, but I like to know what 'the other person means by whatever word they're using. So, Dweezil, what is YOUR definition of 'SMARMY' Thanks for indulging my OCD need in this situation!

 

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/OldRUSHfan/Banana%20World/banana%20grin%20teeth.gif

You know. The condescending know it all ones, back handed compliments, holier than though, veiled meanings which the poster thinks is absolute proof of their genius.

You know. It really irritates them when they can't bully you or if they don't quite understand you.

Just chill and paddle your own boats right? I dont deal in absolutes.

 

Or whatever. Smarmy depends on the day and how I feel about it I guess. If that makes me ambiguous, then I'll embrace it.

 

But I usually answer questions with more questions so....what does smarmy (or equivalent) mean to you?

 

Not getting down on your method or wordage in ANY way, Dweezil! To know what YOU mean when you say a word, is EXCELLENT to me! Here is a quote that I LOVE!

 

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place."- George Bernard Shaw

 

I endeavour to disprove this, at least in my OWN world!

 

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My understanding of 'smarmy' would be: Of The Beatles, Paul was the "Smarmy'' one. Is that understandable? John was the 'Angst' guy, George was the 'Quiet, Spiritual' guy and Ringo was the 'comedian' guy.

Edited September 16, 2016 by OldRUSHfan

[Dweezil]

Indeed. Apologies for the spelling mistake. Should read 'thou' instead of though. May have been the auto correct and, most certainly, my failure to proofread.

Yes, I'm fussy that way!

[OldRUSHfan]

Indeed. Apologies for the spelling mistake. Should read 'thou' instead of though. May have been the auto correct and, most certainly, my failure to proofread.

Yes, I'm fussy that way!

 

Me as well. It has to do with the OCD part of my brain!

 

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[OldRUSHfan]

Indeed. Apologies for the spelling mistake. Should read 'thou' instead of though. May have been the auto correct and, most certainly, my failure to proofread.

Yes, I'm fussy that way!

 

No apology needed! :cheerleader: :hi:

 

:banana:

[Dweezil]

I may have hit on a solution for a pressing problem. It would serve more than one purpose so i can't really not take the chance now can I?

:dweez:

Edited September 18, 2016 by Dweezil

[OldRUSHfan]

Go for it!

 

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[Boots]

I bought a backpack today for a boy who needed one. It makes me feel happy when I do a good deed.

[Lorraine]

I bought a backpack today for a boy who needed one. It makes me feel happy when I do a good deed.

That was very kind of you to do that.

[Dweezil]

I bought a backpack today for a boy who needed one. It makes me feel happy when I do a good deed.

Altruism. No better high than that.

[OldRUSHfan]

No Chemical comes anywhere NEAR that high.....

 

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