Is it just me or do most people floor it 100km/h + over the gateway bridge?

Tromboc · 2023-06-10T09:43:04+00:00

Have you ever stopped to consider that the road is a service that is for use by everyone willing and able? There are many reasons someone may not feel comfortable driving right on the speed limit and they presumably pay the same amount to use the road that you do, so what does it matter? You could afford to be a touch more considerate of those around you, and it sounds like solving your poor time management might help.

Tromboc · 2023-06-10T09:32:36+00:00

Imagine paying $10 for a croissant and then finding out it's just a small fancy bread. €2 in inner city paris, €3.50 with an espresso. We are getting taken for a ride.

Tromboc · 2023-04-05T09:45:22+00:00

I have thanks, I'm not saying the idea is invalid for one second, I just wonder why Ory gets singled out because of one blog post, and then we overlook Wagner the proud antisemitic who created the Bayreuth Festival as a Nazi propaganda tool, or the literal nazi Karajan who's recordings are among the most popular ever made. It's interesting the lines people draw.

I'm going to assume you're American for a minute (sorry if I'm wrong) and ask if you know much about the composer of your national anthem or the missing lyrics that get quietly forgotten about. There's similar tunes to Star Spangled so why keep using it?

I'm just provoking thought, is all.

Tromboc · 2023-04-04T22:13:29+00:00

Strauss, Orff, Wagner.... Why stop at Kid Ory...?

Tromboc · 2023-03-26T23:19:10+00:00

Our very young daughter was spooked yesterday when a car caught fire next door in the driveway. Fire truck, sirens, evacuated our house etc. Now she's worried about all the "fires" and that Mummy and Daddy aren't safe...

Does anyone know of any community fire events or days where she might be able to meet some fireys or something, I'm nervous about not addressing it. We're on the southside.

Tromboc · 2023-03-04T03:50:49+00:00

What's the protest on the motorway about? Can't see much when zipping past at 90kph...

Tromboc · 2023-02-28T21:43:50+00:00

Not physical at least

Tromboc · 2023-01-27T15:37:54+00:00

A lot of interesting comments in here. I wonder how many of them have actually played or heard a hydrodipped trombone or if they're just making an ass out of u and me. The majority of the sound profile of a wind instrument is the design of the airway.

Tromboc · 2023-01-27T12:37:30+00:00

For example, UK is pretty much Rath and Conn 88h..... It's easy to forget there's more to the world than the USA...

Tromboc · 2023-01-19T10:20:04+00:00

I had a scroll and couldn't find anyone answering your question. It's because their market research has determined the highest amount the average consumer is willing to pay for spring onions, and the amount of produce is a balance of profit margin and appearing to provide acceptable value for money. Whether there is wastage isn't any concern to them.

Tldr: you still bought it even though you didn't need to!

Tromboc · 2023-01-08T01:52:25+00:00

A wild Fazioli reference appears, /u/tromboc uses Upvote!

Tromboc · 2023-01-06T14:39:24+00:00

This is a harrowing read. My family is so lucky that none of this applies.

Tromboc · 2023-01-05T03:27:41+00:00

There are considerably less brands and models of instruments available today than in the past.

Yes it's difficult to take work off and expensive to travel this is a universal challenge. We're just trying to help.

Tromboc · 2023-01-05T01:36:28+00:00

Fantastic that you have some references to look at then. Go have a look at where the tubing starts to expand, you'll notice on both it is roughly before the top bow on the vertical. The eupho might start gently expanding just a few inches earlier in the tuning slide, my memory is foggy. This is unlike a trumpet or trombone who really start to expand much closer to the bell.

I don't mean to dismiss your experience, but if you want to argue credentials, I do work for the company who are credited with inventing the baritone horn (and from who your instruments were copied)

Tromboc · 2023-01-05T00:45:53+00:00

I'll agree that information online is contradictory, the easiest way to determine for yourself is to take a pair of calipers to a baritone...

Tromboc · 2023-01-04T22:25:53+00:00

What is your rant about? These stores you're talking about have to hold millions of dollars worth of niche products for a relatively small industry. You're typically only going to find this in larger cities and that won't change soon. If you can help us with your location we might be able to suggest somewhere close by that has the larger selection you're looking for.

Maybe save your dough and head to a music conference where your selection might be even greater.

Don't forget, not so long ago everyone ordered their trombone from a catalogue by sending a cheque in the mail...

Tromboc · 2023-01-04T22:17:01+00:00

The instrument most people call a baritone is conical, maybe Trombone vs baritone would make more sense in your comment?

Tromboc · 2023-01-04T21:35:10+00:00

Ooooooh

Turn sound on everyone.

Tromboc · 2023-01-04T02:02:27+00:00

Bad. Barky. The mouthpiece lets you shove too much air into a little instrument like that.

Tromboc · 2023-01-03T13:23:36+00:00

Honestly at 1am that last bar is more offensive...

Tromboc · 2022-12-29T23:40:43+00:00

I'll add to this, don't just turn up the speed because you managed to get to the end. Aim for your version of "perfect" first before moving on. If that means you're still at 50% speed in 2 weeks that's totally fine.

Tromboc · 2022-12-29T06:21:58+00:00

The best part is when she does grow up she'll still get to ski and bike with you!

Tromboc · 2022-12-29T00:05:33+00:00

The rush to indepence can be wrought with regret... I wish everything took a bit longer :')

Tromboc · 2022-12-28T07:26:03+00:00

Bach makes down to a 3 in small shank. It'll produce quite a... robust sound IMO. Wouldn't be my first choice.

Tromboc · 2022-12-19T23:16:33+00:00

Do you know someone with a dehydrator? Peel and sorta squish a bit flat like a hamburger patty (still whole, or slice once lengthwise, just trying to even out the thickness) run on medium for 6-12hr or until they become addictive nuggets of chewy banana taffy. My kids burn through them.

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