Ukulele players

jacquard
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edited August 2018 in General Chat #1

Whenever I go away with my motorhome, I always pack a ukulele. Needless to say I always play it  reasonably quietly indoors so as not to upset fellow caravaners! But, it would be really nice, if there was the interest, to arrange a weekend meet of members who also love and play this versatile little instrument. Maybe there are a number of peopke who play other instruments and/or sing too, and who who be happy to do a musical weekend? It really is a joyous way to spend a couple of days. Not asking for commitments at the moment but just a hands up as a show of interest, so that I know if it is a “goer” or not. Love to hear from you!!

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  • Bakers2
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    edited August 2018 #2

    This isn't really a story and may well be moved by a mod. There must be a lack  something, clear instructions - intuitive use? as lots of new folks start discussions in this section, so you're not alone!

    Not a player but I'd love to listen if you do succeed finding like minded folks and I'm around.

  • FDHy91
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    edited August 2018 #3

    Hi.  I have just joined, and this is just the sort of thing that interests me.  I play ukulele too.. and many other instruments, and hooking up with fellow people who play adds a huge amount to life.  

    Thanks for posting

  • ABM
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    edited August 2018 #4

    B2,  I  think  jacquard  may  well  be  stringing  you  along  !!

     

    OK,  OK,  I've  got  me  coat  but  I'll  carry  it,  not  wear  it  sealed

  • Broadside
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    edited August 2018 #5

    Hi, My daughter (who has a motorhome) and her three children all play the ukulele (as well as other instruments) and I know she would jump at the chance to have a get together on a site where you can all socialise and centre it around playing the ukulele. I would suggest a site with a club so in the evening you have a venue, and one that comes to mind is Seacroft, Cromer which has a lovely little club, a site we visit as a family on a regular basis and is open all year.  Food for thought and a great idea of yours .  

  • Broadside
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    edited August 2018 #6

    Err. Sorry, can you enlighten me/us on this, you have certainly lost me.  

  • huskydog
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    edited August 2018 #7

    I like to hear a ukulele,especially when I'm cleaning my windows cool

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2018 #8

    Or leaning on a lamppost. 😀

  • Bakers2
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    edited August 2018 #9

    😂😂😂 love it. You're so sharp you'll cut yourself ABM.

  • brue
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    edited August 2018 #10

    Jacquard, nice idea. Did you also know the Club has a volunteer Concert Band? I'm sure you'll find other enthusiasts out there. EDIT. Forgot to add there are singers too.

     

    Concert band LINK

    Club Singers LINK

  • brue
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    edited August 2018 #11

    A sense of humour is necessary on here. wink

  • Broadside
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    edited August 2018 #12

    Totally agree with you brue, it is easy to assume that somebody has no sense of humour just because they disagree with people taking the mick out of a genuine and a social idea. Please don't try and post to me as though I am new to this forum, I am fully aware of the good and bad points on this. I have (in my opinion) a great sense of humour, so please don't make assumptions like that.  

  • EasyT
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    edited August 2018 #13

    I think that it is a cracking idea. I would not wish it within earshot personally but that is another story and no slight intended. 

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2018 #14

    Seacroft sounds great if you can get a booking.

    Mrs One is learning to play the Uke.

     

  • Broadside
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    edited August 2018 #15

    Yes thanks ET. I think that 'making music and listening to it' is a lovely thing. All my family are involved in music including playing in The Suffolk Youth Orchestra, a local Orchestral Band, a local Rock Band, playing at school, touring with bands and my two daughters teach it at school (over and above their normal days teaching) so music is an enjoyable part of family life which as the OP suggested could be incorporated into an excellent, social part of CMC activities. It is a shame that some are so narrow minded that can not see any further that their keyboard.   

  • Broadside
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    edited August 2018 #16

    Yes, thanks Mr. One. As mention in my earlier thread, Seacroft is open all year and they have a lovely little club area and stage which is made for likeminded members and families who enjoy music and socialising. With organisation and planning ahead it could make a different and enjoyable weekend and allow for all levels of ability on this particular instrument.

  • ABM
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    edited August 2018 #17

    I  honestly  think  that  Brue  was  just  warning  you  to  beware  of  reacting  to  my { A B M 's }  attempts  at  humour  embarassed.

     

    The  comment  about  'Stringing'  was    referring  to  the  strings  on  the  uke,  of  course  wink.

     

    No  matter  what  is  said  I'm  sorry  but  the  'jokes'  don't / won't  get  any  better,  I  promise  !!sealed

  • Broadside
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    edited August 2018 #18

    Yes, great ABM and thanks. As mentioned  in my earlier post, I also have a great sense of humour, enjoy life and enjoy socialising. It is easy on here to make judgements (and incorrect ones) about people without any idea of what they are actually like. Music, both listening to and making it is an excellent pleasure in life as well as a very social thing, its a pity that the Club does not put in place or premote ideas as discussed on this thread.  

  • huskydog
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    edited August 2018 #19

    An apology to you Broadside ,just trying to bring a bit of light hearted humour,but it seems wasted on some frown, why not see the post for what it is than being a grump wink

    i must not bring humour in to CT ,I will write this out 100 times innocent

     

     

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2018 #20

    BS I don't understand your take on this and being so defensive. No one said anything disparaging, just quoting GF songs, a little light humor, Bless em all.laughing

    Back on thread, We have been to concerts to see the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and takes her Uke to play along on 2/3 tunes and likes to do that in the anonymity of the crowd where I think, as a learner,  she wouldn't be too keen in a small group.  My view is that she would probably learn a great deal.  Still I would be at my most persuasive. 

  • brue
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    edited August 2018 #21

    A pity see to this thread hijacked by personal insults.

    Later you say the club could do more when I had already posted about the club band and singers.

    My family like music, with a professional trumpet player (next session at the Dorset Steam fair, main stage....note to ABM) and a part time folk violinist, they give me a frequent insight into a lot of musical enjoyment.

    I can only think you wanted to disrupt the thread more than the cheeky humorous replies ever did.

    I do hope the OP hasn't been put off, the idea of a Ukulele players group is a fun idea, hope this thread can continue in a friendly manner.

     

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited August 2018 #22

    It would need to be a meeting with like minds in a quiet secluded area, loud Music has been complained about regularly on here. Nothing would dampen your meet more than complaints🙁

  • EasyT
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    edited August 2018 #23

    Sounds to me like a good activity for a rally with a local hall available.  

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2018 #24

    Could set it up as a rallysmile

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2018 #25

    Got there before me ET, crossed postslaughing

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2018 #26

    I think a self contained rally is the way to go as has been said.  I know musicians who are very conscious of others within earshot and realise that one person’s music can be another’s noise in a shared environment so what could be better than all like minded folk together. 

  • Oneputt
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    edited August 2018 #27

    How about going to the George Formby convention meeting in Blackpool in September?

    http://www.georgeformby.co.uk/news/conventions/details.htm

  • brue
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    edited August 2018 #28

    If you are a member of the C&CC they have lots of "interest" groups, have a look at their website and the back of the magazine for meets.

  • Broadside
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    edited August 2018 #29

    Thank you boys for your input and please accept my apologies if my posts were misunderstood, it was not my intention to upset or hijack the thread or anyone in any way, quite the reverse in fact. (I think I was having a bad night) 

    I think the idea of a rally could work, especially at Seacroft over a weekend or any other site that has a club/stage. I think all it needs is for someone to arrange/organise it and I think it would get a good response, it could also, if it works, be used as a yardstick for any other theme/interest    

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2018 #30

    As I said last night, apology accepted.

    PS. They aren’t all 'boys'. cool

     

  • ABM
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    edited August 2018 #31

    {  Thanks  for  the  information  Brue  kiss  !!

    I'll  be  at  Salisbury  Hillside  from  next  Wednesday  until  the  GDSF Campsite  opens  at  08:00  on  the  Sunday    so  I'll  be  having  a  peep  at  the  'Main  Stage'  as  well  as  500  steam  engines  !!

    Anybody  in  the  area  round  Blandford  should

    a)  be  prepared  for  hold-ups  of  the  slow  traffic  variety ** yell  or

    b)  be  advised  to  get  tickets  for  the  show  cool  }

    **  I'm  led  to  understand  that  when  the  show  is  up  and  running  it'll  be  about  the  fourth [4th]  largest  'town'  in  Dorset  so  you  have  been  warnedwink

     

    Brian

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