What is a typical Bandsman?

[JessopSmythe]

I've had a very quiet day at work and had loads of time to surf tMP :)

After a thorough search of all the polls I've come up with the profile of a typical tMP'er.
(Polls with no clear majority are not included)

Here we go then, a typical tMP'er .....

Does not smoke,
Thinks section leaders are a good idea,
Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music,
Likes to play at contests,
Expects expenses for depping,
Does not play Bass Trombone,
Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins,
Started off on Cornet,
Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom (honest),
Likes cheesy music,
Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP,
Is under 30,
Thinks "Prague" could grow on them,
Thinks we should keep closed adjudications,
Likes Dronfield Bands website,
Likes to play in quartets,
Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks,
Would take part in a tMP event,
Would buy a selection of tMP gear,
Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter),
Likes Marmite,
Is not Ginger,
Shaves their armpits (females),
Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%),
Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea,
Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising,
Thinks girls are better banders,
Buys brass CD's with a range of music on
and has been on a band tour in Western Europe.



How sad am I?

[Euph-Bari]

these aply mostly to me exept

Liking cheesy music, hadn't heard of bestwood and think that banders are better banders (we are equal)

P.S. verry sad :P you got alot of time on your hands then?

[JessopSmythe]

P.S. verry sad :P you got alot of time on your hands then?

Only on a Saturday, I'm trying to convince the boss it's a waste of time time opening. No joy so far :cry:

[Euph-Bari]

i might try that with my boss - but all through the week :lol:

[bigmamabadger]

I've had a very quiet day at work and had loads of time to surf tMP :)

Is under 30,

How sad am I?

I am not under 30 and you are sad. :lol:

[Big Twigge]

I fit most of these points except of course, I am ginger and I don't buy brass band CDs!

[titch]

Only two that dont apply to me, I smoke and I loathe marmite, other than that it seems a very accurate description :lol:

Ps I definately shave my armpits :wink:

[Aidan]

I got 25/28 ;)

[Mike Saville]

you done better than me - I only got 15/28 :cry:

[bladder]

I smoke and I loathe marmite,

What brand of cigs are they? Or do you roll your own 'exotic' cigs.

[PeterBale]

16/28, but then the whole exercise is flawed, as I'm sure some of our scientific and statistical members will tell us, due to the small samples involved and the way in which some of the polls direct you towards a certain response. I always remember one of the episodes in Yes, Prime Minister where they demonstrate that, by asking the appropriate preliminary questions, you can produce entirely contradictory results from the same sample of the population.

[blondie]

Thanks Mike for taking the time out of your executive status pressured job, we'll have to have words with you next time your beck up here. :lol:

If as you say these are tken from all the polls then, it certainly does make you think about the type of person you are, and of the personalities and traits of those around you. However I'm sure that you could say that we all fit into some of those catergories if we were honest. Interesting :!: :!:

[picju96]

I got 26/28!

[titch]

I smoke and I loathe marmite,

What brand of cigs are they? Or do you roll your own 'exotic' cigs.

I'm sure some people think I do my own weird ones because I am a bit mental, but I smoke Marlboro lights, because they're diet you see!

[horn1]

I got 25/28!!!

[Kari Anson]

Only 17/28 for me!

[super_sop]

20/28 for me

[Pythagoras]

Only 20/28 but as I am male it is really 20/27.

[cornetshell]

i have to dis- A-GREEE with the typical tMP/bandsman.

I HATE marmite.

- thats about it.

and i would say i am a bandsman- but i am female......not to split-notes or anything..... :wink:

[satchmo shaz]

24/28 not bad for a forty something!!
scary aint it.......... we are all very similar!! :lol:

[big_benthomson]

26/28 is one of the best yet i think?
actually, im probably jst a BOC

[HBB]

That's Me!!!!!

[Dave Payn]

Does not smoke,

'fraid I do

Thinks section leaders are a good idea,

Yup

Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music,

Think I probably would

Likes to play at contests,

Most of the time

Expects expenses for depping,

Fair enough

Does not play Bass Trombone,

No, but I did once play Nessun Dorma on a melodica in a concert

Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins,

Yup

Started off on Cornet,

Nope. Trumpet

Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom (honest),

Well..... sometimes

Likes cheesy music,

Depends....

Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP,

Certainly hadn't

Is under 30,

Is under 30 what? I'm under 30 feet tall.... ;-)

Thinks "Prague" could grow on them,

Give me some 'Prague' seeds and we'll see

Thinks we should keep closed adjudications,

Absolutely not.

Likes Dronfield Bands website,

Haven't seen it yet

Likes to play in quartets,

Yes. And quintets and ten piece too.

Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks,

True enough...

Would take part in a tMP event,

Location permitting, yes.

Would buy a selection of tMP gear,

I do keep meaning to...

Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter),

Phrases including 'Pope' and 'Catholic' spring to mind here.

Likes Marmite,

Yup

Is not Ginger,

Not the hair on my head, no.

Shaves their armpits (females),

I've never been asked to shave a female's armpits!

Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%),

Yup

Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea,

Sometimes, my quizzes have been nearer 'daily' than 'monthly'!

Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising,

I'd go with that

Thinks girls are better banders,

All equal ;-)

Buys brass CD's with a range of music on

Yup

and has been on a band tour in Western Europe.

Yup.

[mr.forde]

That is me!!!!!!!! You have got me perfectly ooooh scary!!!

[TIMBONE]

It was fun to go through the list and put ticks for yes - ? for don't know - and x for not me.

And the results were?

Yes -12
No -10
Don't know - 7

[Chris Sanders]

I HATE marmite.

- thats about it.

And Jelly!!



Think section leaders are a GREAT idea!!
LOVE to play at contests!!
EXPENSES MY ****!!
Prague Rocks!!
Drinks Ale/Bitter/Whisky...


:eek: Thinks girls are better banders?? LMFAO!!

[Just Crazy]

26/28 for me too

[DublinBass]

I have to say I am gutted as I feel I am a total BOC, yet I only got a 50% (14/28)...I'll have to resit this exam in a few months I guess :(

[bigmamabadger]

N. Does not smoke,
N. Thinks section leaders are a good idea,
Y. Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music,
N. Likes to play at contests,
N. Expects expenses for depping,
Y. Does not play Bass Trombone,
Y. Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins,
Y. Started off on Cornet,
:tongue: Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom (honest),
Y. Likes cheesy music,
N. Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP,
N! Is under 30,
N. Thinks "Prague" could grow on them,
Y. Thinks we should keep closed adjudications,
? Likes Dronfield Bands website,
Y. Likes to play in quartets,
N. Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks,
Y. Would take part in a tMP event,
Y. Would buy a selection of tMP gear,
Y. Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter),
Y. Likes Marmite,
Y.-ish Is not Ginger,
Y. Shaves their armpits (females),
Y. Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%),
Y. Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea,
? Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising,
Y! Thinks girls are better banders,
N. Buys brass CD's with a range of music on
Y. and has been on a band tour in Western Europe.

N = 9
Y = 17
:tongue: = 1
? = 2
OK, it's mostly me. Damn. Thought I wasn't a geek but I am. Ho hum.


How sad am I?
Very, but that has nothing to do with this poll...xxxxxxxxluvya!
BMB
xx

[2nd man down]

I polled 20 yes's, 7 No's and 2 don't knows!! Hmmmm

[Steve]

Seems I need to get a new hobby, not even into double figures :(

Bye bye banding, it was special while it lasted

[FlugelD]

Seems I need to get a new hobby, not even into double figures :(

Bye bye banding, it was special while it lasted

I haven't replied before 'cos I thought it was just me!!!

I got 7 - how inappropriately did you score??

(And stuff it, I'm still the best player in my section/seat...:biggrin: - but only if you count Flugels.....)

[Bryan_sop]

Does not smoke, Definately not!
Thinks section leaders are a good idea, Well someones got to sort the others out
Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music, Why not??
Likes to play at contests, to some extent.....prefer the drinking though
Expects expenses for depping, only if I've had to pay out to get there
Does not play Bass Trombone, have (attempted) once
Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins, Never been so don't know?!
Started off on Cornet, nope, trumpet
Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom (honest), usually (depends on shifts)
Likes cheesy music, bring on the parmesan!
Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP, who? (Sorry, no offence meant!)
Is under 30, Yup, 25
Thinks "Prague" could grow on them, Dunno, never heard it :oops:
Thinks we should keep closed adjudications, definately
Likes Dronfield Bands website, not seen it :oops:
Likes to play in quartets, never done one. Play in an orchestral brass quintet though
Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks, didn't play in a Brass band for 3 years whilst at uni (didn't have time!)
Would take part in a tMP event, have done 2 already
Would buy a selection of tMP gear, If I wasn't skint
Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter), Oooooh yes :clap:
Likes Marmite, Love it
Is not Ginger, Afraid I am
Shaves their armpits (females), I'm not a ladieee
Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%), hell yeah!
Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea, not fussed
Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising, isn't that what all contests are for??
Thinks girls are better banders, Some are, some aren't
Buys brass CD's with a range of music on I have 3 BB Cds
and has been on a band tour in Western Europe. Yes but not with a BB since I was 15 (have been with uni though)

[Liz Courts]

I got 24/28!

[stevetrom]

Y - Does not smoke,
Y - Thinks section leaders are a good idea,
Y - Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music,
Y - Likes to play at contests,
N - Expects expenses for depping,
N - Does not play Bass Trombone,
Y - Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins,
N - Started off on Cornet,
N - Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom (honest),
N - Likes cheesy music,
Y - Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP,
N - Is under 30, (unless you mean 30 stone in which case, Yes - just!)
N - Thinks "Prague" could grow on them,
Y - Thinks we should keep closed adjudications,
N - Likes Dronfield Bands website, (Sorry but I have'nt looked at it so cant say yes)
Y - Likes to play in quartets,
N - Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks,
Y - Would take part in a tMP event,
N - Would buy a selection of tMP gear,
Y - Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter),
N - Likes Marmite,
Y - Is not Ginger,
N - Shaves their armpits (females),
Y - Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%),
Y - Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea,
Y - Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising,
N - Thinks girls are better banders,
Y - Buys brass CD's with a range of music on
Y - and has been on a band tour in Western Europe.


16/28

[sevenhelz]

hmm... i hate marmite, don't drink pints, might buy the orchestral cd, but would buy a selection of tMP gear <i>if i had the money</i>, and the rest is pretty much right.
yey?

[flower girl]

i got 25 out of 28, 2 no's and 1 dont know.....how can anyone like marmite yuk!!!!! :eek:

[HorniKaz]

Y - Does not smoke,
Y - Thinks section leaders are a good idea,
Y - Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music,
Y - Likes to play at contests,
Y - Expects expenses for depping, (nice to be offered but prob wouldn't except!)
Y - Does not play Bass Trombone,
Y - Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins,
Y - Started off on Cornet,
Y - Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom (honest), (even though it might only be for 10 mins!!)
Y - Likes cheesy music,
Y - Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP,
N - Is under 30, (when was this thread started???)
? - Thinks "Prague" could grow on them, (never listened to it!!)
Y - Thinks we should keep closed adjudications,
N - Likes Dronfield Bands website, (Not looked - sorry guys)
Y - Likes to play in quartets,
N - Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks,
Y - Would take part in a tMP event,
Y - Would buy a selection of tMP gear, (BOC)
Y - Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter),
N - Likes Marmite,
Y - Is not Ginger,
Y - Shaves their armpits (females), (Of course!!)
Y - Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%),
Y - Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea,
Y - Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising,
N - Thinks girls are better banders,
Y - Buys brass CD's with a range of music on
Y - and has been on a band tour in Western Europe.

so thats yes to 23, no to 5 & dunno to 1 !!

[groovy]

Does not smoke, True
Thinks section leaders are a good idea, True
Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music, False - I would!
Likes to play at contests, Yup
Expects expenses for depping, Nope
Does not play Bass Trombone, I do!
Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins, Yes I suppose
Started off on Cornet, Nope it was trumpet
Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom (honest), Yes
Likes cheesy music, I love it
Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP, True
Is under 30, True
Thinks "Prague" could grow on them, yes, i liked it (haven't played it though)
Thinks we should keep closed adjudications, Yes
Likes Dronfield Bands website, I don't know......but on looking, yes
Likes to play in quartets, I do
Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks, True
Would take part in a tMP event, If possible when I'm older
Would buy a selection of tMP gear, Yup
Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter), I'm 15! Of course not! :tongue:
Likes Marmite, Eugh no
Is not Ginger, I am not, no
Shaves their armpits (females), Yes of course
Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%), yes
Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea, yes
Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising, never been
Thinks girls are better banders, yeh definitely!
Buys brass CD's with a range of music on I do
and has been on a band tour in Western Europe. I have

22/28, 5/28 no and 1 don't know.

[HANNAH]

N - Does not smoke

N - Thinks section leaders are a good idea

Y - Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music

U - Likes to play at contests,

Y - Expects expenses for depping

Y - Does not play Bass Trombone

U - Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins

N - Started off on Cornet

Y - Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom

Y - Likes cheesy music

Y - Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP

Y - Is under 30

Y - Thinks "Prague" could grow on them

N - Thinks we should keep closed adjudications

U - Likes Dronfield Bands website

Y - Likes to play in quartets

N - Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks

U - Would take part in a tMP event

U - Would buy a selection of tMP gear

Y - Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter)

N - Likes Marmite

N - Is not Ginger

Y - Shaves their armpits (females)

Y - Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%)

U - Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea

U - Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising

Y - Thinks girls are better banders

Y - Buys brass CD's with a range of music on

Y - has been on a band tour in Western Europe

Yes - 15
No - 7
Unsure - 7

[yonhee]

Does not smoke, true
Thinks section leaders are a good idea, true
Would not buy a CD of Orchestral Philip Sparke music, false
Likes to play at contests, true
Expects expenses for depping, never depped so dunno
Does not play Bass Trombone, true but i would if i could...
Thinks non players should be allowed to book chalets for Pontins, dunno
Started off on Cornet, false, started on horn :D
Practices 3 to 4 nights a week away from the bandroom (honest), true
Likes cheesy music, probably true
Hadn't heard of Bestwood Band before joining tMP, true
Is under 30, true
Thinks "Prague" could grow on them, dunno
Thinks we should keep closed adjudications, true (i think)
Likes Dronfield Bands website, dunno
Likes to play in quartets, dunno
Hasn't had a break from banding of more than a few weeks, true
Would take part in a tMP event, true
Would buy a selection of tMP gear, true
Drinks Pints (either lager or bitter), false
Likes Marmite, true
Is not Ginger, true
Shaves their armpits (females), true (whered you get that one from??)
Would support a tMP fundraiser (the only poll with 100%), true
Thinks a monthly quiz / competition is a good idea, true
Thinks Pontins is the best contest for socialising, dunno never been :(
Thinks girls are better banders, false
Buys brass CD's with a range of music on true
and has been on a band tour in Western Europe. false
18/28 think thats quite good considering i couldn't answer a lot of the questions properly