benchwarmer 624 Posted March 24, 2020 I'm having a go at picture framing. Lots of instructions online. Tools and materials also available online if nowhere else is open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,423 Posted March 24, 2020 Trying to learn the piano, slowly getting there, I need to put a bit more practice in really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,349 Posted March 24, 2020 I’ve picked up my bass more in the past week than I have in the past year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,423 Posted March 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Canary Wundaboy said: I’ve picked up my bass more in the past week than I have in the past year. Me too, catching him is the difficult bit though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,821 Posted March 24, 2020 I'm trying to learn how to get some work done and not go completely mental while the kids squabble about everything. It's not going great so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,927 Posted March 24, 2020 22 minutes ago, Petriix said: I'm trying to learn how to get some work done and not go completely mental while the kids squabble about everything. It's not going great so far. I’ve only got one, so really feel for you as one is plenty in this situ. Got woken up this morning being stabbed in the ribs with a broom (think it was my kid rather than the missus). On topic, I’m going to sort out the lessons and curriculum for next year, but then the plan is to get my Turkish language back up to a decent standard as it’s been 10 years since I came back home and my skills have diminished.... also losing weight - got about 2 stone to go (lost 1 already).... so glad we splashed out on a decent standard treadmill a year or so back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,304 Posted March 24, 2020 42 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Trying to learn the piano, slowly getting there, I need to put a bit more practice in really. Evette Cooper might agree 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,265 Posted March 24, 2020 I have been working on increasing my lung capacity and can now hold my breath longer than an experienced pearl diver.....It's in preparation for when I go up and down the supermarket aisles...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 929 Posted March 24, 2020 I'm building a Billing Boat. Bought the wooden kit about 18 months ago for a rainly day. Been working on it off and on for 3 months and I'm just about halfway. As you can see from the short video there's an awful lot of work involved. Not easy as the instructions aren't totally conclusive but there's plenty of advice out there on various forums from people who have already built one. I'm enjoying it and should get it finished in the next 3 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,730 Posted March 24, 2020 https://diyprojects.com/make-still-diy/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted March 24, 2020 I'm learning how to work from home. It's more stressful than when I was at work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,423 Posted March 24, 2020 4 hours ago, Making Plans said: I'm building a Billing Boat. Bought the wooden kit about 18 months ago for a rainly day. Been working on it off and on for 3 months and I'm just about halfway. As you can see from the short video there's an awful lot of work involved. Not easy as the instructions aren't totally conclusive but there's plenty of advice out there on various forums from people who have already built one. I'm enjoying it and should get it finished in the next 3 months 3 months ! Is yours full size ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,232 Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: I'm learning how to work from home. It's more stressful than when I was at work. Wacky I’ve worked from home many years, Microsoft Team is a great tool to keep up with everyone at you works. As for learning, yes trying to play the guitar, but I’m bloody rubbish.....can’t get both hands to play the right strings and frets! I’ll stick to the keyboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted March 24, 2020 I am learning to be good at panic buying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Indy said: Wacky I’ve worked from home many years, Microsoft Team is a great tool to keep up with everyone at you works. As for learning, yes trying to play the guitar, but I’m bloody rubbish.....can’t get both hands to play the right strings and frets! I’ll stick to the keyboard! I think some people I work had problems with Teams so we didn't try it, although many people have recommended it. In the end we went with Zoom. I'm a teacher, and Zoom seems the best platform that I've seen to do online lessons. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,423 Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Indy said: Wacky I’ve worked from home many years, Microsoft Team is a great tool to keep up with everyone at you works. As for learning, yes trying to play the guitar, but I’m bloody rubbish.....can’t get both hands to play the right strings and frets! I’ll stick to the keyboard! I’ll help you with the guitar if you help me with the keyboard 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 24, 2020 I don't know what the weather is like for you Icenians but us Celts have had some wonderful sunshine and the garden is looking pristine and its a shame we can't open it up for viewing. Bought a new power washer and gone beserk. Haven't got Covid 19 but the back is a bit weary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,290 Posted March 24, 2020 Haven't taken up a new hobby but the wife is reminding me of all those little jobs I said I would do when I have time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,232 Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, FenwayFrank said: I’ll help you with the guitar if you help me with the keyboard 😉 Are you trying classical piano or synth keyboard? If it’s piano sorry can’t help, I did grade three on my keyboard, wanted to be in an 80’s OMD type band but was bloody rubbish at band keyboard 😂👍 I think I’ll have to accept I’m just not cut out to be a musical type! Edited March 24, 2020 by Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,423 Posted March 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Indy said: Are you trying classical piano or synth keyboard? If it’s piano sorry can’t help, I did grade three on my keyboard, wanted to be in an 80’s OMD type band but was bloody rubbish at band keyboard 😂👍 It’s a keyboard although I only use two sounds, piano or a Hammond organ style. I can read music which helps but I’m not used to having two staves. YouTube is very helpful plus my sister has given me some beginners stuff, one of which is Christmas tunes. I can stumble through We Three Kings ok 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,232 Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, FenwayFrank said: It’s a keyboard although I only use two sounds, piano or a Hammond organ style. I can read music which helps but I’m not used to having two staves. YouTube is very helpful plus my sister has given me some beginners stuff, one of which is Christmas tunes. I can stumble through We Three Kings ok 😁 Yes I started the guitar about 10 years ago, still struggling with everything, doesn’t help as I start then chuck it in the loft only for it to come down every three years.......me saying this time I’ll take lessons and learn to play it.....then it heads back up! Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,423 Posted March 24, 2020 10 minutes ago, Indy said: Yes I started the guitar about 10 years ago, still struggling with everything, doesn’t help as I start then chuck it in the loft only for it to come down every three years.......me saying this time I’ll take lessons and learn to play it.....then it heads back up! Good luck. You too 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 24, 2020 I’ve picked up my bass more in the past week than I have in the past year. I got rid of mine in an auction. I thought I may have been progressing but then you watch this . . . and I thought to hell with it, I'l try my saxophone again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,166 Posted March 24, 2020 I'm continuing with what I have been attempting for a while, and trying to learn Icelandic Not easy 😟 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,265 Posted March 24, 2020 10 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: Me too, catching him is the difficult bit though Nice bass....I'll give you a tenor for it...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted March 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Indy said: Yes I started the guitar about 10 years ago, still struggling with everything, doesn’t help as I start then chuck it in the loft only for it to come down every three years.......me saying this time I’ll take lessons and learn to play it.....then it heads back up! Good luck. Mine has been in the cupboard for a couple of years now. Unfortunately arthritis in my hands has put the kybosh on things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,655 Posted March 24, 2020 11 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: Trying to learn the piano, slowly getting there, I need to put a bit more practice in really. I hope you are playing all the right notes FF. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,582 Posted March 25, 2020 Compassion and patience. 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Herman said: Compassion and patience. 😀 Did you go into work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,582 Posted March 25, 2020 Yeah. Had a skeleton crew in. Got about 3 acres each. Got some nesting buzzards for company though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites