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Ray K SSC-Dedicated Points: 31164 More actions · Answer 1

Sean Lange - Monday, April 9, 2018 7:37 AM
Wow what a weekend. My oldest was playing in the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) championships competition in Fort Wayne Indiana. He rode the bus with all the bands. My wife and I put in 2248 miles of windshield time from Thursday through Sunday afternoon. It was amazing to watch and hear some many incredibly talented musicians of all ages. My son's band got second place in the Youth Open division. Very proud of him and his accomplishments. Glad to be home but kind of wishing I had a day of relaxation before coming back to work today.

Awesome!!!

I still play, so I love seeing posts like this!

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Ray K - Monday, April 9, 2018 12:57 PM
Sean Lange - Monday, April 9, 2018 7:37 AM
Wow what a weekend. My oldest was playing in the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) championships competition in Fort Wayne Indiana. He rode the bus with all the bands. My wife and I put in 2248 miles of windshield time from Thursday through Sunday afternoon. It was amazing to watch and hear some many incredibly talented musicians of all ages. My son's band got second place in the Youth Open division. Very proud of him and his accomplishments. Glad to be home but kind of wishing I had a day of relaxation before coming back to work today.
Awesome!!!
I still play, so I love seeing posts like this!

You play piano right? I play bass and trumpet.

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jonathan.crawford SSCertifiable Points: 6612 More actions · Answer 3

I was a trombone player, but I haven't touched it in 15 years. I keep meaning to get back into piano and from there back into bass (probably electric) and maybe learn guitar, but haven't made any of that happen yet.

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Eirikur Eiriksson SSC Guru Points: 182912 More actions · Answer 4

Sometimes I really wonder.... can one possibly help?
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And why is this not a surprise :crazy:

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Eirikur Eiriksson - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 4:20 AM
Sometimes I really wonder.... can one possibly help?
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And why is this not a surprise :crazy:

Oy.

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Michael L John - Sunday, April 8, 2018 9:56 AM
GilaMonster - Sunday, April 8, 2018 4:46 AM
Michael L John - Saturday, April 7, 2018 5:46 PM
A few weeks back, we were all sharing our "can you top this" pictures of potholes.
Route 30 is one of two major roads to the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Last year, they attempted to add a layer of asphalt because the roadway sunk. Two weeks ago, they restricted it to one lane each way. Three days ago, the closed the entire roadway. Just in time!
I'll bite. Not this year, fortunately. The collapse of Colrain road in Sandton.
It's at the bottom of a dip. The rains overwhelmed the drainage system (not uncommon, happens almost every time it rains) and washed the road support out.
Ahhh. Crappy roads are a worldwide problem!

And here I thought Detroit roads were bad. Yeah, they suck, but you both win hands-down. Thanks for sharing the pics...it gives perspective.

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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 7

Ed Wagner - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 6:24 AM
Michael L John - Sunday, April 8, 2018 9:56 AM
GilaMonster - Sunday, April 8, 2018 4:46 AM
Michael L John - Saturday, April 7, 2018 5:46 PM
A few weeks back, we were all sharing our "can you top this" pictures of potholes.
Route 30 is one of two major roads to the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Last year, they attempted to add a layer of asphalt because the roadway sunk. Two weeks ago, they restricted it to one lane each way. Three days ago, the closed the entire roadway. Just in time!
I'll bite. Not this year, fortunately. The collapse of Colrain road in Sandton.
It's at the bottom of a dip. The rains overwhelmed the drainage system (not uncommon, happens almost every time it rains) and washed the road support out.
Ahhh. Crappy roads are a worldwide problem!
And here I thought Detroit roads were bad. Yeah, they suck, but you both win hands-down. Thanks for sharing the pics...it gives perspective.

There's nothing wrong with those roads. You just need the proper vehicle for them.

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WayneS - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 8:07 AM
There's nothing wrong with those roads. You just need the proper vehicle for them.

A vehicle like that would be great for Mexico city's traffic and rains. The only problem would be to find a parking spot.

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Luis Cazares - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 8:14 AM
WayneS - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 8:07 AM
There's nothing wrong with those roads. You just need the proper vehicle for them.
A vehicle like that would be great for Mexico city's traffic and rains. The only problem would be to find a parking spot.

Not if it comes with a fancy laser cannon, https://thewellredmage.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/hqdefault1.jpg

Eirikur Eiriksson SSC Guru Points: 182912 More actions · Answer 10

ZZartin - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 8:38 AM
Luis Cazares - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 8:14 AM
WayneS - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 8:07 AM
There's nothing wrong with those roads. You just need the proper vehicle for them.
A vehicle like that would be great for Mexico city's traffic and rains. The only problem would be to find a parking spot.
Not if it comes with a fancy laser cannon, https://thewellredmage.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/hqdefault1.jpg

One just needs the right motor
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This one should park easy

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jonathan.crawford - Monday, April 9, 2018 8:11 PM
I was a trombone player, but I haven't touched it in 15 years. I keep meaning to get back into piano and from there back into bass (probably electric) and maybe learn guitar, but haven't made any of that happen yet.

It seems as if every DBA I know has some sort of background in music. I was also a trombone player, and my first go round with college was as a music major.

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Michael L John - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:50 AM
jonathan.crawford - Monday, April 9, 2018 8:11 PM
I was a trombone player, but I haven't touched it in 15 years. I keep meaning to get back into piano and from there back into bass (probably electric) and maybe learn guitar, but haven't made any of that happen yet.
It seems as if every DBA I know has some sort of background in music. I was also a trombone player, and my first go round with college was as a music major.

does karaoke count? LOL

jonathan.crawford SSCertifiable Points: 6612 More actions · Answer 13

Michael L John - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:50 AM
jonathan.crawford - Monday, April 9, 2018 8:11 PM
I was a trombone player, but I haven't touched it in 15 years. I keep meaning to get back into piano and from there back into bass (probably electric) and maybe learn guitar, but haven't made any of that happen yet.
It seems as if every DBA I know has some sort of background in music. I was also a trombone player, and my first go round with college was as a music major.

Jazz performance, but didn't finish the degree. just granulated with a BS last March in computer science, 21 years start to finish spent in college (some gap years in there)

Buddy of mine has a tshirt business, he was going to make me a "college was the best 20 years of my life" shirt, need to bug him again

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jonathan.crawford SSCertifiable Points: 6612 More actions · Answer 14

Chris Harshman - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 12:31 PM
Michael L John - Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:50 AM
jonathan.crawford - Monday, April 9, 2018 8:11 PM
I was a trombone player, but I haven't touched it in 15 years. I keep meaning to get back into piano and from there back into bass (probably electric) and maybe learn guitar, but haven't made any of that happen yet.
It seems as if every DBA I know has some sort of background in music. I was also a trombone player, and my first go round with college was as a music major.
does karaoke count? LOL

Not yours

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736255 More actions · Answer 15

I guess I qualify. Hack guitarist, played bass in a punk and pop band in high school.