Cinoclav's Field of 32 Day 19
15So. Much. Suckage. Mommy Dyson and Daddy Shark rolled right over the Plasma Lighters with an easy 27 to 17 win. You can’t say I didn’t warn you. I have to give you Plasma lovers some credit though. You kept the faith and did your thing. What’s going to happen next time when the Vacs face the Power Banks? What if you really dislike Power Banks? Are you going to hold a grudge and vote for them to spite the Vacs or will you embrace your hatred and do what you can to help the Power Banks go down?
Last time we saw them the Neoprene Cases snuck by with a measly two point win over the Chromebooks. That doesn’t bode well considering they’re going up against the Herculean Flashlights. Coming in as a number one seed, the Flashlights are expected to make a run to the finals. But what’s a tournament without some upsets? I’ll tell you what it is - it would be the end of Las Vegas and betting as we know it. Imagine if there were no upsets and all the favorites won every time. Sportsbooks would be out of business and a lot of people probably wouldn’t be paid their winnings. Think about that - a flourishing economy is actually based on all of us being a bunch of losers. Depressing way to end the week, huh? Happy Friday everyone!
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Flashlights!
Neoprene Cases!
@therealjrn
Somebody want to give the Neoprene a kick in the rear so they’ll leave the starting gate? This is going to be ugly.
@cinoclav That’s just because all sensible people are asleep. Except thee and me.
@cinoclav ok I will give in and vote for the underdog!!!
@tinamarie1974 No no, please vote for your favorite!
@cinoclav Please, I am not that easily swayed.
I actually 
neoprene cases!
@cinoclav @tinamarie1974 I was just looking through my stash of neoprene cases for one for my new old Chromebook.
Sadly, I didn’t have one. I’m down to a half of box of smaller cases from that wonderful sale that Meh had.
/image sad panda
@Barney @cinoclav All good things come to an end.
Flashlights.
@mike808 That transcends flashlights. I think thet could be called BOPS.
Box of Portable Supernova.
@mehcuda67 Then what would we call its big brother?
@mehcuda67 'Murica!
@mehcuda67 Hold my beer.
Looking for a neoprene case for my flashlight.
@DennisG2014 Pretty sure one of has something that would work.
I’ve got a pocket fulla “flashlight neoprene cases” and mah homeboys do, too.
/youtube remain in light live
/giphy “flashlight on face”
@f00l
I did not know that concert vid existed, that’s now at the top of my watch-list!
TYVM.
Do neoprene cases have one of the funkiest synth-bass lines that ever existed? I don’t think so.
h/t Bernie Worrell, R.I.P.
Also, since this post was inspired by @f00l’s musical post - a factoid for ya: Bernie Worrell was inducted into the R&R HoF twice; once with Parliament/Funkadelic and once with Talking Heads.
My answer: Hit it Stryper…Let There Be Light!!
Let There Be Light
Since we’re on a bass thing… I’m leaving work early today to go to the Geddy Lee book signing in Philly. I’ve been a huge Rush fan since I was 11 years old. It’s rather surreal that at some point today I’ll get to meet one of the only idols I have in my life. I’m not a celebrity hound and I generally don’t care about meeting them or getting autographs, but this is different. At the worst times in my life the one constant I’ve had to make me feel better has been their music. I know it’s literally seconds that you have to interact and I’d love to just have a little bit of time to say what I’d like, but I will be there, in front of someone who has been such an important piece of who I am. Needless to say, I’m both excited and rather emotional about the whole thing. If I’m not around much today, this is why. Priorities! So here’s a cool piece to listen to. It’s the isolated bass track from Rush’s YYZ. Geddy is a bass God. Below that is a lyric video of one of my very favorite Rush songs, Manhattan Project. If you don’t know your history, the Manhattan Project was the program to develop the first nuclear weapons.
@cinoclav always cool when that kind of opportunity presents itself. Even cooler when you can take advantage of the chance.
Hope it was all you dreamed it would be!
/giphy meet my hero
several failed attempts…screw it… they are all anime and all suck!
@chienfou Thank you! It was brief but awesome and worth every penny. Got to him as he was signing my book and he asked me how I was doing. I paused for a brief moment and suddenly felt like Ralphie in front of Santa. I managed to get out, “Great!” I then had the chance to say the one line that’s been in the back of my mind for a long, long time. “All I’ve ever wanted is to meet you and say thank you for the music.” He looked genuinely appreciative and thanked me. I then told him I hope he has a very happy birthday, which is the 29th. That one surprised him a bit. I’m guessing no one before me said it. He smiled, thanked me again, and threw his fist up for a bump. I smiled back (and really haven’t stopped yet), thanked him, and was ushered away. The whole thing took what felt like 15 or 20 seconds. Honestly, even writing this again gets me kind of emotional. Btw, the book is incredible. Not that I’m particularly into bass guitars but what I read is both interesting and humorous and the photos are spectacular.
https://www.amazon.com/Geddy-Lees-Beautiful-Book-Bass/dp/0062747835
PANS! GLANDS! CRAYONS! AWESOME!
@chienfou @cinoclav Oh, wow… I did not know about this book.
I’m definitely a fan of Geddy and I play bass - I own a '72 Fender Jazz bass.
I would really like to read that book, but after glancing at the contents on Amazon, I’m afraid I can’t afford it…
The temptation to buy (another) beautiful, expensive vintage bass would be too great!
My favorite thing about Geddy (and there’s a lot to like) is the story of how he got his name.
@DennisG2014 No worries, I think Geddy has bought every available bass in the world! If you’re truly interested in the book though I did see it for less on the web. And the Kindle version is super inexpensive. You could delete it every time you get the urge to go buy a new bass then reinstall it when the urge passes.
I also like the explanation for how Alex ended up using Lifeson.
@cinoclav No, no… there are plenty of expensive vintage basses still available, trust me - I’ve drooled over some in person, in stores all too close to me (not Guitar Center though, they can go fuck themselves).
I’m not worried about the price of the book - I’d definitely buy the hardcover - I’m worried about the price of the basses it will make me want to buy.
I bought my VG condition sunburst '72 Fender Jazz maybe 15 years ago for $2200. It’s now worth twice as much, which’d be great if I wanted to sell it - I do not.
What I want is to buy its twin in a '72 Precision bass, which has a similar market value, which kinda sucks because I can’t really afford to spend that much (but I probably will, someday, anyway).
I’d also love to have a Rickenbacker bass like Geddy’s. They’re beautiful looking and have a very unique sound, but are also quite valuable/expensive.
@DennisG2014 I knew what you were inferring about buying more basses. Just mentioning that I did see the book for less in various places online. Just checked and there’s a third party seller on Amazon selling it for $34.59 right now with free shipping. It’s a really heavy book so free shipping is great and since it’s coming from an actual book seller they would hopefully package it properly. Amazon would likely just throw it in a box and hope for the best. I’d hop on that price if you actually want it. It’s definitely worth that and more, especially for a bass player.
https://www.amazon.com/Geddy-Lees-Beautiful-Book-Bass/dp/0062747835/ref=asc_df_0062747835
Edit: I seem to have $5 in credit at Amazon that I can use on the Kindle version. I think I’m going to order that so I can really ‘thumb’ through it without any chance of damaging my signed copy. Well worth the extra $12 spent.
Geddy: Yeah, I play bass.
Mick Karn: Hold my beer.
Here is some funky bass love for @Barney.
@mike808 I would’ve given it to you if you said Jaco Pastorius.
@cinoclav @mike808 @DennisG2014
Exquisite bass, of another sort. And a guy with a voice (
or “voices”) for accompaniment.
@cinoclav @DennisG2014 @f00l
N.O. Representin.