20 February 2021
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That’s a cryptic title but, if you saw the purple tinged swelling on my finger, you’d start to get a clue as to what inspired it. Jane and I removed a bit more of the wall that runs along the … Continue reading
6 December 2017
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I’m gradually getting back to fingerstyle bass. At tonight’s worship and prayer meeting at St Clement’s I still had to leave my second finger out of it but first finger and thumb between them did a pretty good job. There … Continue reading
3 December 2017
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The first and second fingers on my right hand still look a bit gruesome (and feel tender) after yesterday’s double bass exuberance so I opted to play with a plectrum at church this morning. I think it is probably years … Continue reading
30 June 2017
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I am still persisting with building my piano skills (see Fingers on Hanon) and still at the level where I would be fairly certain of failing even a Grade 1 exam on the instrument. It is a little frustrating because … Continue reading
10 July 2016
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Three double bass gigs in two days and my fingers have survived although they are in that odd state of feeling both tender and tough which other stringed instrument players will probably recognise. I’ll give them a day or two … Continue reading
3 October 2014
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I’ve been sawing up some branches this morning to add to our woodstores but I think one basket will be enough for today. I managed to make a tiny nick near the tip of one of my fingers with the … Continue reading
9 October 2011
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That is not the kind of chance encounter you want, especially when you are heading out of the house to play guitar at church. Fortunately the damage didn’t seem too bad and, with a plaster to prevent making a mess … Continue reading