OK then.....

[Corabar Steve]

Who's not working & who's on wireless broadband etc..?

Get yer dongles out!

OMG! somebody has just walked past me about 15 feet away & I'm choking on her perfume.

ACK! Hope she doesn't come up for requests!http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1774.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[DJWilson]

Im not working for a couple of weeks then a xmas doo for a venue :)

What perfume she got on then? lol

Have a good gig.

[Excalibur]

I'm free. :eek:

Mind you, I've just got back from Bingley, and I'm gonna be in Newcastle at 8.30 tomorrow. I now know every bump in the M62 J37-32a. ;)

[Corabar Steve]

Im not working for a couple of weeks then a xmas doo for a venue :)

What perfume she got on then? lol

Have a good gig.
A :Censored: horrible one!

[Corabar Steve]

Just noticed, I posted this thread & whoosh! Half the folks that were online have buggered off!

Something to hide chaps?

[A1DL]

Call me an old dinosaur if you like, but I still don't trust wireless braodband, which is why we are 100% CAT5

Friends and colleagues talk of being able to sit in cars outside homes/offices and being able to browse a choice of networks they can log on to from their laptops - scary stuff! :eek:

[Danno13]

i'm sat behind the rig browsing on my phone, daren't touch the laptop as its running all the disco lighting for plus a bit of stage lighting. Bit of a weird layout here as people have to walk behind the rig to get to the bogs. Getting fed in a bit so will go sit in the bar i reckon.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

off out to a club gig again tonight. Looks like I might be onto a reguarly winner :D

[ppentertainments]

Off to one of my Xmas gigs..............In an hour :D :D :D

18 gigs from 1030 (or later) till midnight, walk-in, 5 mins walk from home - Thats what I like. :p :p

So answer to your question - currently sat at home.

[rob1963]

Call me an old dinosaur if you like, but I still don't trust wireless broadband, which is why we are 100% CAT5

Friends and colleagues talk of being able to sit in cars outside homes/offices and being able to browse a choice of networks they can log on to from their laptops - scary stuff! :eek:

Exactly.

Wireless stuff might me more convenient, but it's also more insecure, so I refuse to have anything wireless.

Your story about people sitting outside homes & browsing a choice of networks is a reality. They did it on "The Real Hustle" using very basic equipment, and logged into a number of people's wireless networks...even when they were password protected.

They were then able to see & print out everything on the home user's screens, including credit card details, online banking details, passwords & even details of a holiday booked online...so they knew when that particular house would be empty.

Like you say Tony...scary stuff.

[Tom]

I'm thinking about getting these for at home. - http://www.cancomuk.com/products/searchresults.lasso?code=57833&show_detail=Devolo%20Microlink%20dLAN%20Networking %20Homeplug%20Starter%20Kit%20%20Mac/PC%20Enet%20/%20USB&fromlist=yes

[Jiggles]

Exactly.

Wireless stuff might me more convenient, but it's also more insecure, so I refuse to have anything wireless.

Your story about people sitting outside homes & browsing a choice of networks is a reality. They did it on "The Real Hustle" using very basic equipment, and logged into a number of people's wireless networks...even when they were password protected.

They were then able to see & print out everything on the home user's screens, including credit card details, online banking details, passwords & even details of a holiday booked online...so they knew when that particular house would be empty.

Like you say Tony...scary stuff.

That's why my 'network' only allows PCs known to it allow access to anything. Using the PCs ID number. That really messes with people when they sneak my WEP key. :D

[Excalibur]

The Wi Fi in the Golf Club has just disappeared! :eek: :( :( Dongle time again.

[JDB Entertainment]

Im currently in Aaston Conference Centre in my dongle.

The guests are in a seperate room now for a 3 course meal until about 9:45pm. :)

[Excalibur]

Im currently in Aaston Conference Centre in my dongle.

The guests are in a seperate room now for a 3 course meal until about 9:45pm. :)

Mine are about ten feet from me. :D

[andyw]

we are just off now, already set up, a five minute drive then background music till they finish food and then we finish at 23:45 hopefully it will be as good as last nights. hope everyone has a good one:beer1:

[Corabar Steve]

Same venue as last night, a lot less folks here (1 party)
Ho hum

[Excalibur]

Same venue as last night, a lot less folks here (1 party)
Ho hum

Bet I've got less than you. ;) :( 21. :( :(

[marcus_oasisdjs]

I'm doing my 5th Party of the week, at a tennis club for just 30 people =O
....but they gave me the code to their wifi, so I can come on here :D

[Corabar Steve]

Bet I've got less than you. ;) :( 21. :( :(
Actually no. 15.

But I might get more when Eddie Izzard finishes next door

[DazzyD]

Sat at home watching X Factor (and Joe did a cracking version of She's Out Of My Life - really good!) and checking out my online life!

My regular Saturday gig rang earlier to cancel due to lack of support so I get to indulge in some weekend drinking! (can't remember the last time I had a good drink on a Saturday!)

[DazzyD]

Which golf club are you at up here, Peter?

[Corabar Steve]

At least I'm not choking on canal No 5 tonight

[rob1963]

At least I'm not choking on canal No 5 tonight

Is that made in Venice?

[Excalibur]

Actually no. 15.

But I might get more when Eddie Izzard finishes next door

Damn it all, can I not claim any bests? :confused: Bellshill beats me by 700 miles, and Steve beats me by 6 punters. :bang: :bang:




Which golf club are you at up here, Peter?

:D :D I fear you may have mised the joke. ;) I'm two miles from home, at my regular Golf Club. I set the kit up on wednesday, and simply hammered down the A1 in the car, not my van. Walked into the club, plugged in one box, and away I went. :D

[DazzyD]

Damn it all, can I not claim any bests? :confused: Bellshill beats me by 700 miles, and Steve beats me by 6 punters. :bang: :bang:


:D :D I fear you may have mised the joke. ;) I'm two miles from home, at my regular Golf Club. I set the kit up on wednesday, and simply hammered down the A1 in the car, not my van. Walked into the club, plugged in one box, and away I went. :D

That'll teach me to read whole threads properly in future. In my defence, I had my youngest son (nearly 9 months old) staying with me last night and he had me up early this morning. When I took him home at 11 this morning I watched all three of my kids while their mam went christmas shopping and they've got me shattered. Four cans in tonight and I'm already feeling it! :eek:

[Corabar Steve]

Four cans in tonight and I'm already feeling it! :eek:
2 cans happy though
http://www.unique-southamerica-travel-experience.com/images/toucan-amazon.jpg

[Corabar Steve]

A grape has just rolled past me

[Excalibur]

Nah, this is a Toucan. ;)
http://cgi.ebay.com/GUINNESS-Toucan-Advert-LARGE-SIZE-POSTER-new_W0QQitemZ230402758983QQcategoryZ50741QQcmdZVie wItem
:guinness:


A grape has just rolled past me
Don't tread on it! It'll let out a little w(h)ine.:coat:

[Corabar Steve]

Isn't the internet wonderful!

As well as being on here I'm having a chat with Angela & somebody in Glasgow & somebody else in New York

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell ROCK!


Nah, this is a Toucan. ;)
http://cgi.ebay.com/GUINNESS-Toucan-Advert-LARGE-SIZE-POSTER-new_W0QQitemZ230402758983QQcategoryZ50741QQcmdZVie wItem
:guinness:

No thanks, I've got a Murphys (1/2)

[Excalibur]

No thanks, I've got a Murphys (1/2)

So what? I'm not bitter. :coat:

( Murphys advert tagline, isn't it? )

[Corabar Steve]

Glad to hear it Peter.


I've just figured out that I can play the drum part of In Dulce Jubilo on my bodhrán

[Excalibur]

Glad to hear it Peter.


I've just figured out that I can play the drum part of In Dulce Jubilo on my bodhrán

http://www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk/beers/beer.aspx?bid=6
That's another reason why I'm not bitter. :D Two, actually.

Corabar Steve, Little Drummer Boy. :D :D

[Cowlinn]

I'm thinking about getting these for at home. - http://www.cancomuk.com/products/searchresults.lasso?code=57833&show_detail=Devolo%20Microlink%20dLAN%20Networking %20Homeplug%20Starter%20Kit%20%20Mac/PC%20Enet%20/%20USB&fromlist=yes

My dad bought four of these when our wireless was playing up, nothing but problems we had with connectivity, and speed in the rare occasions it did connect, however i also know family members that use them and they work fine :shrug:

[Excalibur]

Work beckons, see you all later.

[Jiggles]

My dad bought four of these when our wireless was playing up, nothing but problems we had with connectivity, and speed in the rare occasions it did connect, however i also know family members that use them and they work fine :shrug:

You must have very very poor/ old wiring then.

[Corabar Steve]

Corabar Steve, Little Drummer Boy. :D :D
Big bodhrán boy thank you

[Cowlinn]

You must have very very poor/ old wiring then.

Probably lol!!

[Excalibur]

Big bodhrán boy thank you

Oi! No more willy waving, thank you. :Naughty: :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

Oi! No more willy waving, thank you. :Naughty: :D :D
It's 18 inches I'll have you know!








































The bodhrán that is :sj:

[Corabar Steve]

Well, I ended up with a few more than 15 in the end. There were a group of professional dancers staying at the hotel who also came in.

I wondered what the hell was going on. I played All I want fro Christmas is you & BAM! It was like the Kids from Fame had invaded!

[Excalibur]

Strike me pink, I've got a signal on my dongle in here! :eek: They've boosted the network, but I'm on a wing and a prayer.

[Excalibur]

Time to work again. Gotta pretend to be a DJ again. Bye for now.

[Excalibur]

Still playing, management gone home, just like the old days. ;) :D :D :D :D

I feel 18 again.:D :D Till tomorrow. :( :(

[Corabar Steve]

I'm bored.

[Corabar Steve]

Really bored

I've been DJing since 7 & they're only just on main course


There's no action on any of the forums I frequent either.

Still at least I can have a crafty vape.

[Penfold42]

Spot the ugly Doris - that should keep you busy for a bit......:sj:

[Corabar Steve]

Too many

[Corabar Entertainment]

Turn your skype on then!

[Penfold42]

Too many

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Corabar Steve]

School teachers

[Corabar Steve]

Here we go again!

[Excalibur]

Here we go again!

" All good friends and jolly Good Company" . Oops, Pavlovian response. :o

[Corabar Steve]

That's "Here we ARE again, happy as can be" :P

[Excalibur]

That's "Here we ARE again, happy as can be" :P

You nitpicker. Bet you had to Google that. ( Actually, I suspect you didn't, smartarse. :bowdown: )
As I posted it, I had this awful feeling that your post was the correct phrase, but I thought I'd bluff my way past the rank and file. Ah well, banged to rights, Guv. :o :o :o :o

[Corabar Steve]

I didn't http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1763.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Excalibur]

I didn't http://planetsmilies.net/vicious-smiley-1763.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

Don't you just hate a smartarse? :p

[Corabar Steve]

I'll take the 5th

[Corabar Entertainment]

We don't have 'the 5th' in this country :p

[Corabar Steve]

I can try can't I.

Well, to paraphrase another thread.....

Hello Wembley!

Set up nice & early after yesterday's 3 rigs in 3.5 hours marathon.

Hardly anyone here yet. I'm guessing the X Factor crowd are still getting ready to go out as there was no signs of life at the studio when I passed it.

Quo fans aren't around yet. Usually have them til about 8 - 8:30.

Just chilling for an hour now until I start the background.

Was so knackered last night. I moved my rig from the restaurant to one of the function rooms for secure lock up (glad it's all on wheels). When I got the Ultimax round there I let go of it & realised that it was the Ultimax that was holding me up. My legs had turned to jelly & I was doing a fair impression of the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. A most strange feeling.

[Danno13]

i'm stood doing nothing in a marquee. 10 people here as all still up in their rooms and no sign of evening guests yet.

[Corabar Steve]

Feels like it's going to be a long night

[wensleydale]

I can try can't I.

Well, to paraphrase another thread.....

Hello Wembley!

Set up nice & early after yesterday's 3 rigs in 3.5 hours marathon.

Hardly anyone here yet. I'm guessing the X Factor crowd are still getting ready to go out as there was no signs of life at the studio when I passed it.

Quo fans aren't around yet. Usually have them til about 8 - 8:30.

Just chilling for an hour now until I start the background.

Was so knackered last night. I moved my rig from the restaurant to one of the function rooms for secure lock up (glad it's all on wheels). When I got the Ultimax round there I let go of it & realised that it was the Ultimax that was holding me up. My legs had turned to jelly & I was doing a fair impression of the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. A most strange feeling.

That was my line.
Keep going Sir, it will soon be January and you can sort your legs out.

[Corabar Steve]

I think I may need calipers

[Corabar Steve]

I've just invented a new game to keep myself occupied.

Enter a random word or phrase into search & read the threads that leap out at you

[ppentertainments]

I can try can't I.

Was so knackered last night. I moved my rig from the restaurant to one of the function rooms for secure lock up (glad it's all on wheels). When I got the Ultimax round there I let go of it & realised that it was the Ultimax that was holding me up. My legs had turned to jelly & I was doing a fair impression of the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. A most strange feeling.

Similar problems here with my feet killing me. Had a gig yesterday which involved setting up at 1.00 and getting out at 1.00. had 3 kids / teen parties today and due out to my xmas residency in an hour, may buy some black slippers tomorrow :D :D

[Excalibur]

I've just invented a new game to keep myself occupied.

Enter a random word or phrase into search & read the threads that leap out at you

I tried it. Ended up in world war three!God we're argumentative at times.

Unprofessional DJ thread.

[NKR]

I am shattered again, but too wired to go to bed just yet. Just tucked the trailer in the garage for its bobo.

I have developed DJ knee. The bloody thing just keeps clicking and locking. Too much standing up and then lifting heavy gear.

Roll on next weekend then a rest until NYE.

[Excalibur]

I am shattered again, but too wired to go to bed just yet. Just tucked the trailer in the garage for its bobo.

I have developed DJ knee. The bloody thing just keeps clicking and locking. Too much standing up and then lifting heavy gear.

Roll on next weekend then a rest until NYE.

No rest for the wicked. :o :o Thursday Junior School, Friday Golf Club, Saturday store launch, Monday to Hull and back for The Shopping Trip. :eek: ;) ;) :D :D Sober up on Tuesday for Goat Farm party, that's always a grueller. :( Xmas Eve local. Phew. I didn't realise I had as much on, and I've lost a Nursery gig apparently.

[Corabar Steve]

Just over 1.5 hours to start & I'm bored already. It was snowing this afternoon so I left extra early.

Roll on 10 O'clock!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

10 o'clock?

[Corabar Steve]

Disco start as opposed to background (7pm)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Disco start as opposed to background (7pm)

I was thinking that was a bit of an early finish!

AT least you're in the warm. I had a cancellation, so have taken the night off and will be freezing my butt off at footy training in a minute. :(

[Corabar Steve]

1am finish.

Same venue tomorrow & Saturday, but I can't leave it set up.

Yeah, nice & warm. Don't even have to go outside for a smoke thanks to my e-cig (just as well, the front of the venue is a wind trap, it's usually freezing (even in summer!))

[Penfold42]

AT least you're in the warm. I had a cancellation, so have taken the night off and will be freezing my butt off at footy training in a minute. :(

Shouldn't be so small then your arse wouldn't be so near the ground.. would it! :boxer2: :sofa:

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[JDB Entertainment]

Done a School Disco earlier and now at Aston Conference on the free wifi playing to myself in the bar area until around half 9 and then bring on the punters till 12! In here tomorrow lunch and night so will be leaving the setup in tonight apart from the laptop, microphone, headphones and CD's.

[Excalibur]

Just over 1.5 hours to start & I'm bored already. It was snowing this afternoon so I left extra early.

Roll on 10 O'clock!
Situation normal, it appears. :p :D :D


I was thinking that was a bit of an early finish!

AT least you're in the warm. I had a cancellation, so have taken the night off and will be freezing my butt off at footy training in a minute. :(

Well I've just fought my way home through the blizzards, and got stung by the Carol Singers! :eek: You'd think we'd be safe, living out here! :eek: :( :(
Just diving into 4 pints of what I brought back from the offie. Forgotten what it is, but it's good. :beer1:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Shouldn't be so small then your arse wouldn't be so near the ground.. would it! :boxer2: :sofa:



Shouldn't you be packing your snow plough? Six inches expected here tonight...


Forgotten what it is, but it's good. :beer1:

Milk? :D

[Penfold42]

Shouldn't you be packing your snow plough? Six inches expected here tonight...

Steady tiger....:sj:

I am, i am.....i've also been to Tesco to buy some bread crumbs, just in case. :p ;) :D

[Excalibur]

Shouldn't you be packing your snow plough? Six inches expected here tonight...
Will you please stop setting them up? If I knock them down, I'll get banned. :( :( :( :( :D :D :D :D




Milk? :D

Look, if you could persuade any of the heathens round you to fill your minikeg, you'd have Draught Beer. Lord knows, it's always flat in the South. :p :( :( :( :( :(

[Excalibur]

Gordon Bennett, it's cold! Minus six, forecast minus seven. Winter drawers on, eh? :D If it hadn't been for that nice man in the red suit with all those Reindeer giving me a pull, I might not have made it.

Six guests so far, seven staff and me. Bets on high score? :D

[Corabar Steve]

260 here. The set up I discussed with you is working well.

[Corabar Steve]

Just shy of half hour to kick off.

They seem a lively bunch, I've never seen so many people wearing party hats at once!

Lol's in the next room to me. His lot have been dancing on & off since half way through the starter!

[Corabar Entertainment]

Sounds like you and Laurence are in for a lively night then! :D

[Excalibur]

260 here. The set up I discussed with you is working well.

Thank the Lord for that! :D
I've been home for the karaoke gear! :eek: Over two hours straight, set it up in the dark, and I can't see the mixer. :( :(

[Excalibur]

Hello Barnsley.

Well if it's good enough for Corabar Steve...................:D :D :D :D

Here I am in icy South Yorkshire. Could be worse, I've got a Car Park, and a power supply. What more could I reasonably ask for? :confused: :confused: :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

I've got a Car Park, and a power supply. What more could I reasonably ask for? :confused: :confused: :D :D
An indoor venue? :sj:


Sounds like you and Laurence are in for a lively night then! :D
Indeed it was. For a lot of the evening I had about 90 dancing (at some points a lot more) on a dancefloor that only really comfortably holds 40 - 50 tops.

[Excalibur]

An indoor venue? :sj:


Indeed it was. For a lot of the evening I had about 90 dancing (at some points a lot more) on a dancefloor that only really comfortably holds 40 - 50 tops.

No mate, a Car Park. One of the last ones was on street parking, a set of steps, a hundred yard dash, while looking out for the dreaded traffic wardens. This one's a doddle. Apart from the moron who blew his horn cos I was in the right hand lane on a roundabout, indicating right, and turned right. What did I do wrong? :confused: :confused:

Answers on a postcard to the usual address.


And we've got Santa here as well. :D :D

[Corabar Steve]

Looks like I've got the undertakers & professional mourners association in tonight. What a contrast from last night!

[Corabar Steve]

Meant to post this earlier in the week. How wrong could I have been. What a lively bunch (Even if they couldn't grasp the concept of no drinks on the dancefloor)

The 30 or so I'd expected tonight has become 92 although how many of them turn up due to the weather remains to be seen. About 20 here so far.

[DJMaxG]

Call me an old dinosaur if you like, but I still don't trust wireless braodband, which is why we are 100% CAT5

Friends and colleagues talk of being able to sit in cars outside homes/offices and being able to browse a choice of networks they can log on to from their laptops - scary stuff! :eek:

Ethernet is convinient for desktops etc, but it means having ports fitted in every room where you wish to gain a connection.

[Danno13]

Well got a nice 7.2Mbps connection on the Orange dongle in Stourbridge tonight. Shame it only connects at 53K at my house :(

[Corabar Steve]

Well, I ended up with a few more than 15 in the end. There were a group of professional dancers staying at the hotel who also came in.
They were actually the finalists of So you think you can dance. I saw them all on the telly yesterday.