11 July 2008
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Steely Dan sang “and I’m never going back to my old school”; perhaps I will stick that on the stereo tonight as I head off to an unofficial reunion for some of my fellow pupils from my school days. It … Continue reading
10 July 2008
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Here is another wine review, revisiting a later vintage of a wine I have tried before: Viognier Collection 2007 Gérard Bertrand, Vin de Pays d’Oc 10 July 2008 by Wulf Forrester-Barkerwine Review0.3 Rating: 4/5 I reviewed the 2006 vintage of … Continue reading
9 July 2008
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I have almost finished working on the pictures from our recent walking holiday. The one above shows Jane on the route down from the rugged heights of the Long Mynd hills. I have 22 pictures left to sort through but … Continue reading
8 July 2008
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I have such a low tolerance for email spam that I normally zap it from my inbox before I even consciously register it. However, I got a message a few days ago that did pique my interest (or incredulity) enough … Continue reading
7 July 2008
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Last week I mentioned that I was using Simandl’s New Method for the Double Bass. I cannot find the date when it was first published but, since Simandl died in 1912, it must be a century or more old! One … Continue reading
6 July 2008
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In his excellent TED lecture on music and passion, conductor Benjamin Zander said many memorable and worthwhile things, including this snippet that touches on leadership: The conductor doesn’t make a sound. He depends for his power on his ability to … Continue reading
5 July 2008
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I have already posted several times in the past week about my new electric upright bass, so it is probably little surprise that this week’s fiftytwo self portrait is me playing the new instrument. I love the new bass but … Continue reading
4 July 2008
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Above is the unmodified original of the view of Ludlow that I posted yesterday. It has become a completely different picture because of the work I did. I don’t think my altered version has become the jewel in the crown … Continue reading
3 July 2008
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I never got into film photography in a big way. My choice of film was determined by which one offered free processing. However, now that digital technology has given me a doorway into the art of photography, I am discovering … Continue reading
2 July 2008
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The new EUB is very different instrument to my Sei bass (which has six super-light gauge strings which barely need more than a look to fret them). Any instrument needs to be treated with respect but this is particularly true … Continue reading