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Old 09-28-2007, 07:39 PM
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pic1) Arnold and Ken after a belly stuffing lunch, (always fatten up the prey before the kill!) discuss a possible restoration project.


pic2) Arnold and Ken having one last look at the Top and quality of construction out in the sunlight. If we work up a sweat, we can just jump in the pool and cool off...lol


pic3) SCREW THIS! Cool this hot piece of crap off instead... SPLASHHHHH.. This German factory Plywood Bass was late to its own Funeral so we gave it a Burial at Sea instead.. Bon Voyage....


pic4) Arnold having second thoughts.. "Hey, I could have made a CD case out of that".. As Arnold ponders over his options.. His mind never sleeps...As Ken drives away laughing while Arnold's Dreams have been crushed...

Name each pic. The winner of each caption gets a free repair evaluation by 'Schnitzer, Smith and Wesson'..!

"Life rafts required for all visits."
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Old 09-28-2007, 07:55 PM
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1st pic

Ken - "I dunno Arnold, this shirt used to feel a little 'looser'."
Arnold - "What are these here.... teeth marks???"

2nd pic

Ken - "I'm still a little hungry... GIVE THAT TO ME!!!"

3rd pic

both - "WOOPS!"

4th pic

Arnold - "You think we could get this water up to boiling temperature?"
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Old 09-29-2007, 08:29 AM
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1. NO Ken, the neck goes on this end... Gaaahhh!

2. Rock a bye baby, in the tree top...

3. I told you we could throw this one farther with the neck off!

4. I wonder if this is how strad got "the sound"... maybe timeless timbers IS on to something.
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Old 09-29-2007, 08:29 AM
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#1 "Ken, this is the appendage that caused your pregnancy."
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Old 09-29-2007, 09:47 AM
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Unhappy lol..

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#1 "Ken, this is the appendage that caused your pregnancy."
(#1) "Doctor Schnitzer, I never saw that 'joint' before in my life!"

(#2) "Let go of her! She's mine"...

(#3) "I gotta work a little on my back swing"

(#4) "Geezz, like a magnet, she goes right back to you"
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Old 09-29-2007, 10:39 AM
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(#4) Don't look now, but is that horse still staring at my butt?
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Old 10-02-2007, 08:48 PM
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Here at United Airlines, we take the possibility of a water landing very seriously. Here are two of our engineers, in these photos, testing out our new floatation device.
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Old 10-03-2007, 01:05 AM
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  1. I think it belongs to that idiot from Wainuiomata who writes all those silly posts.
  2. No, I don't think he's inside.
  3. It's back to New Zealand for this baby!
  4. Oops! Will it finish up down under?

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Old 10-05-2007, 04:20 PM
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Lightbulb uhhh..

No winners as of yet. A few winers, but they don't win anything..

Is this the best you jokers can do?
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Old 10-05-2007, 06:37 PM
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  1. "Hey, well fed buddy, do you think you can fix this one?" asks Arnold.
  2. "Let's get the top off and have a look," replies Ken.
  3. "Perfect pitch!" the two musical friends joke simultaneously.
  4. Arnie surveys their handy work. "Well, lol, at least the f holes are facing up!" adds Ken with a fair amount of tongue in cheek, so much so that the bulge challenges his tummy. This'll be a day that both men will remember for years to come.
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Old 10-05-2007, 11:51 PM
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Default One more shot:

  1. "Arnie, your new suitcase is cool! It just looks so much like a bass! Pity there isn't some way of adding a neck! I love it! Really do! Is it heavy to carry?"
  2. "Nah, it's fine. It just needs a handle."
  3. "Let's see if it's waterproof." "Nooooo Ken, don't!"
  4. "Bugger you Ken, my wallet's in there!"
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Old 10-14-2007, 10:50 PM
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#1 You gonna talk, or am I gonna hafta get rough?
#2 I baptize thee in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.
#3 I just love doing the Hula with you.
#4 Like a briiiidge over troubled waters.....
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Old 10-14-2007, 10:54 PM
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#3 Ken Smith finally answers the Gibson Flying V.
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Old 10-15-2007, 04:00 AM
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Wink stealing one..lol

#3 - 'Up, Up and away' .. that old R&B song also used in an Airline commercial in the 70s/80s.

#4 - 'Police suspect the body was dumped further up river'. 'Loose lips sink ships'!

#1 - 'Arnold, it's not polite to point'.

#2 - 'It takes two to Tango' (I didn't hear any music, did you?)

Ok, ok.. I stoled 4.. I just can't stay silent and let 'Little Richard' get all the attention here..
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Old 10-15-2007, 04:20 AM
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Ok, ok.. I stoled 4.. I just can't stay silent and let 'Little Richard' get all the attention here..
Size? Like plywood I am very compressed...
"I get that shrinking feeling, whenever Ken is near."
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Old 10-15-2007, 04:27 AM
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Size? Like plywood I am very compressed...
"I get that shrinking feeling, whenever Ken is near."
Hey, me, deep reply... even if I say so myself!
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Old 08-14-2008, 09:57 PM
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Default Ok, I'm new so I'll give it a shot.

1: Welcome to Royal Cruise Lines! We hope your appointment as a bassist is a successful one! We do have a few rules in the (unlikely) event we strike an iceberg. Here are Arnold and Ken to demonstrate!

2: Rather than standing around like an idiot playing Beethoven while the ship is sinking, think of your instrument as a flotation device! Note: If the second violinist is attractive, get her help in priming the instrument on it's conversion!

3. Gently remove the neck as you can use it to club passengers (and band mates!) who may want to use the bass itself to save their own lives. While you're at it, remember that a violin or viola can make an excellent paddle! Now gently toss the bass into the warm waters of the North Atlantic!

4. Gaze in wonder as your fine crafted instrument has become your personal life raft! But don't worry. Such things never will happen. Enjoy your time on the H.M.S. Titanic!
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#1) Arnold, "Ken, you have always told me that there is money in basses.

You gave me this instrument and I have spent hours taking it apart. I haven't found a cent!"


#2) Ken: "So give it back! It may be an unattributed Calzolaio."

Arnold: "No, it's mine, now!"

A tussle ensues...


#3) In the melee, the carcass slips...

Arnold and Ken (unison), "Oops."

Ken, "Now you've done it. Nobody's going to make any money on this one."
(exits)


#4) Arnold (sighing), "Ah... the council of friends.

How can I recoup my labor costs? Hmm... 2 shop hours for disassembly, 1/4 hour of fighting with Ken, 1/2 hour of travel time..."
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