The BariRodent

[Big Al]

Hi there, all.

This is my first post to The Cafe - so could someone explain the logo?
The Bari is fine but from whence comes the rodent?

 

[Young Col]

Welcome Big Al from the Croydon and Sarf Lunnun crowd. Our leader OG is in bed now but will no doubt bid you good morning at an ungodly hour.

The stoat is a sacred and mystic symbol of the cafe.. and perhaps of that nice Mr Thomas's life. Who knows. Only he can say.
Love the Spitfire in your avatar! The sound of a Merlin engine is as great as that of.....Ben Webster or Lester Young. Saw 5 Spits and a Hurricane at Shoreham last year: fantastic.
Colin

 

[Pete Thomas]

I think we had a poll, and the stoat came out on top.

On top of the prawn, that is.

Wasn't it?

 

[AlanU]

Welcome, from little Al.

 

[old git]

Welcome Big Al.

It was generally agreed that Stoat Cocktail was far more satisfying than Prawn, Pawn or Porn Cocktail as a starter, although as a veggie, was not involved. It is actually a Pine Marten but everyone here is in denial. ;}

Dost thou tootest Bari?

Ask, answer and enjoy.

 

[Phil Edwards]

Hi and welcome to the cafe,

Phil

 

[Big Al]

The Stoat

Well, thanks to all for my welcome. I must say I didn't expect such learned replies. Thanks too, Young Col re. the avatar. I agree about the crackle of the Merlin! As a photographer I spend most of my days either painting aeroplanes or, just recently, trying to work out the correct end to blow into of my lovely new T992. I think it's the sharper end.
A Pine Martin eh? I just missed running one over on my bicycle once at 4 in the morning on a Highland road........

 

[Pete Thomas]

Just for reference, the prawn is still around, he's on the home page. I went off him a bit when I saw him on a another site. It's a copyright free image from istockphoto.

Well so is the stoat, but it's heavily customised (I added the baritone!). It indulges my hobby of rampant photoshopping.

 

[Big Al]

Vote Stoat

Hi Pete.

Thanks for all your info. I agree about the Raw Prawn. The flash sod is even playing with only his left pincer.
Good for you with the Stoatal Baritone via Photoshop! That's supposed to be my trade but I'm still learning THAT too....
Off now to the delights of your Fingering Excercises (1) Thanks!

Cheers the noo

B.Al

 

[Taz]

Welcome Big Al, I too love the sound of the Merlin, especialy at full lick beating up the field! Sax's dont sound too bad either! :welldone

 

[Luluna]

Welcome Big Al ~ from little Vermont ~ glad you're here!

 

[AlanB]

A Big welcome to you from Long Al.

 

[Big Al]

Humbling!

My heartfelt thanks to all who sent me a welcome and continue to do. Cheers!

 

[Justin Chune]

A belated welcome Al. I'm sure I did this when you first joined and think that I must have pressed the wrong button, again.

Jim.