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Post by artwire on Jan 30, 2008 18:24:43 GMT
Warm greetings to everyone from frosty Michigan. It's 0 degrees out today and the wind is blowing at 40 knots. Since I'm holed up today I thought it would be a good time to explore MidiMart. I live in the country and have a dial up connection with the astonishing speed of 24kb per second so it might take a while. I'm knocked out by the knowledge and support I've seen so far. I'm probably going to need it because I'm not that computer savy. Heck it took me hours just to sign on to this forum har! anyway it's a trip to see so many folks from Ireland, Scotland and the UK. My own grandfather (from way back) was deported from Scotland (Dunbar) by Cromwell. Seems he was a bit of a rebel. So that side of my family has been here since the mid 1600's. My Irish side has been here since the early 1800's. American history has shown that it was the Scots and Irish that opened the way west and were the greatest fighters for Independence.So I feel like I'm talking to ancient cousins on this forum and hope to contribute in some small way. I've been playing in bands since the 60's .... I do vaguely remember them as being quite fun and hopeful for the future. (Maybe we can get back to that hopeful outlook if we can rid ourselves of the crooks that have taken over our congress).
I'm playing a Motif XS and since the gigs are getting kinda sketchy for bands (the economy has everybody about broke) I figure I should see how much music I can generate with one or two people. Sounds kinda mercenary eh?
So that's me, a distant cousin,freezing his *** off, trying to play music for a living, and looking to midimart to find files to play and study as a new path to better musicianship. Thanks for the opportunity.
Best, art
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Post by Tubbs on Jan 30, 2008 19:09:11 GMT
Hi Art, and a big welcome to the forum where im sure you will make many friends, what a great introduction!! Great to have yet another member with gaelic blood running through them!!  Cead Mile Failte!! |
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jan 30, 2008 19:37:13 GMT
Hi Art. Don't tell the wife, but I use to go with a girl from Michigan  Yes, loved your introduction, too - actually your description of your weather conditions makes Ireland seem a warm place to be, which really isn't the case as it is terribly cold here, as well. Welcome to the forum, by the way. I hope you don't have to wait until you're almost snowed under again before you make another post |
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Post by Rocky on Jan 30, 2008 21:59:50 GMT
Welcome aboard Art.. Not too many Yanks on the site but as you mentioned, we all came from Ireland did we not? LOL I also live in the country but you must live in Poland with a dial up like that..LOL I will be happy to send you any outdated gear that I have that might help you with your music, midi and PC connections. I sent a member in the UK a couple of memory cards for his Triton. The shipping for a 2oz letter was $69.00. He was happy to send me check for the shipping because the cards are no longer in production. However, it seems all of the greedy Bastards with customs tried to collect an additional $49.00 import charges for a gift because the value of the cards exceeded $50.00 As you said if we could fire congress the Brits will have to deal with their end of things. The poor guys can't buy anything at a reasonable cost without the gov sticking it to them worse than ours.. Our drummer had to go back to Michigan due to health problems, guess he is trying to freeze whatever his illness is. LOL No, we really miss him. If you were playing in the 60s we are probably the same age.. Let me know if you need any assist. If I can't help, there are plenty of great people here that will.. Rocky www.jazzbluesanddiamonds.com |
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Post by simmo123 on Jan 30, 2008 22:18:03 GMT
G/day Art,Welcome from down-under,sorry about your weather its summer here at the moment so the temp this week is around 37c during the day but i'm not complaining we can always crank up the aircon a notch.I am sure the folks at mm will give you heaps of good advice on just about anything concerning music,midis,gear & a whole range of other stuff as well,there help to me as a newbie has been invaluable so if i can help in any small way dont hesitate to ask,regards simmo
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Post by rogerb on Jan 31, 2008 6:53:26 GMT
Hi Art and a welcome from me in usually sunny Cyprus. It seems quite a few of us are in the grip of winter as it's the coldest I can remember it in the seven years I've been here. It also looks as if there's a global slow down in work for live musicians. With Cyprus being a holiday destination gigs tend to be seasonal here but our politicians seem to be intent on wrecking the economy here too. If it moves TAX it is the moto just lately. Anyway enough of my political ramblings. Enjoy your time here - there's a great bunch of guys and gals on the forum. I look forward to chatting with you.
Best regards,
Roger
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Post by JohnG on Jan 31, 2008 8:25:03 GMT
Hi Art,
Welcome aboard from the demented MIDI specialist, take a look at the avatar, it says it all!
It's a wee bit nippy here too but nothing to match you. We're about 15 miles from the beautiful Rhine river and not too high up so, so far, the weather has never been really bad here. Although we're usually two to three degrees cooler here than right on the Rhine.
I hail from England too being born there but went and spent my early life from 4 until 16 in East Africa (Uganda and Kenya) then returned to the UK. Travelled a huge amount all around the world later on in my job and have finally settled in this beautiful area, with orchards all around me.
I wish you much joy here on the forum, it's a great little community (eh! great and little, surely it can't be both?) and the people are welcoming and friendly. i.e. biting ist verboten.
If you have any MIDI questions just fire away.
All the best,
JohnG.
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Post by artwire on Jan 31, 2008 20:37:46 GMT
Wow
An international responce of good will. What's next world peace?
Really .... thanks a lot fellows Gerry, Pat, Rocky, Roger, JohnG, et. al. So if it's ok, I'll browse around the forum for a while so as not to ask questions that have already been answered. And even try to check in at an internet cafe on Matlatcha Island ... about 10 miles north of Fort Myers Florida .... Yup, I've talked myself into heading south for a few weeks. I have some friends that play in a great Blues band down there called Deb and the Dynamics. They offered some work, so hey ... I'm outta here!
Best to ya "Clink"
art
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Post by doricvision on Jan 31, 2008 23:09:30 GMT
And yet another warm??? welcome from Bonnie Scotland Artwire,good to have you on board.Hope to hear you on the members stage soon but with that connection rate that might be a long laborious task.
Anyway ,enjoy the friendliest forum on the web
Regards Bigmike
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Post by Emerald Midi on Feb 1, 2008 8:06:05 GMT
Wow An international responce of good will. What's next world peace? Really .... thanks a lot fellows Gerry, Pat, Rocky, Roger, JohnG, et. al. So if it's ok, I'll browse around the forum for a while so as not to ask questions that have already been answered. And even try to check in at an internet cafe on Matlatcha Island ... about 10 miles north of Fort Myers Florida .... Yup, I've talked myself into heading south for a few weeks. I have some friends that play in a great Blues band down there called Deb and the Dynamics. They offered some work, so hey ... I'm outta here! Best to ya "Clink" art So it wasn't for the recent Primaries, then ;D Florida is another place in the States I have played, this was in an Irish bar in Miami in 1987. |
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Post by artwire on Feb 1, 2008 19:08:51 GMT
Voteing in Florida is a not too funny joke. A lot of shady stuff going on there ... but I suppose Bush likes it ... it got him appointed ... (not elected) .... but enough of that, it will only start my day pissed off. Say, I've noticed that you have to have cookies enabled to use this site ? is that right? (yer talking to a bit of a novice here) curious minds want to know.
Matlacha is like a small drinking village with a fishing problem Har! all Irishmen are welcome there.
peace, art
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Post by cptkay0s on Feb 1, 2008 22:58:36 GMT
G'Day Art, another cooee from Down Under!!!!! Welcome to the forum from an Aussie on the Eastern side of the island regards Warren |
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Post by dizzy on Feb 2, 2008 7:22:27 GMT
How art thou Art!  ;D...warm greetings from the West(as we swelter in 40degree days...wanna trade?)...Geez it sounds mighty cold over there & I really feel for you.. you'll find everything you need & want here @ MM to keep you warm & cosy...being a newbie myself I'm deeply touched & overwhelmed with everyones generosity & in no time you'll feel right @ home ...just like you are now infront of a warm fire with 2 pairs of thick socks lol....keep warm now ya hear!!!! regards Dizzy |
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Post by geraint on Feb 3, 2008 9:38:59 GMT
A belated welcome from me too Art from icy cold Wales.
Not quite as cold as your place, but its still too cold for me.
Sure you'll soon find your way around the site, and make many new friends.
Once again welcome.
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Post by FoothillsSound on Feb 3, 2008 17:13:32 GMT
A belated welcome f/ East Tennessee, Art.
Coldest we've had so far is 13°F. Supposed to top out around 50 today though.
I'm Scots/Irish and Cherokee, but appearance-wise, the Gaelic side won out.
Good to have you aboard,
Alan
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Post by artwire on Feb 6, 2008 7:05:30 GMT
Good God I don't believe what I'm seeing on this site. I'm on a high speed connection right now and the difference is kaleidoscopic. I mean all these orange and blacks and purples, red and yellows ... i don't get this at all with my 24kbpc dial up at home. This site is cooler than I can see ... wow and thanks ...
headin' south
art
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Post by Emerald Midi on Feb 6, 2008 8:41:33 GMT
Art, I see that kaleidoscope of colours as well, but I blame me meds ;d ;d
Welcome to the world of broadband!
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;D...warm greetings from the West(as we swelter in 40degree days...wanna trade?)...Geez it sounds mighty cold over there & I really feel for you.. you'll find everything you need & want here @ MM to keep you warm & cosy...being a newbie myself I'm deeply touched & overwhelmed with everyones generosity & in no time you'll feel right @ home ...just like you are now infront of a warm fire with 2 pairs of thick socks lol....keep warm now ya hear!!!! 
