Entertainment in the Workshop

[woodbloke]

My son, recently down from Uni for the summer has donated to the workshop his redundant mini stereo system, so now I can play all my CD's which range from opera highlights to the Stones. In addition, I also have my digital wireless which is permanently tuned to Radio 2 as I can't, under any circumstances, abide commercial radio, I supose its the latent grumpiness coming out in me. Here in Salisbury we have to endure Spire FM (or Dire FM) as its more commonly called, but what do others listen to for entertainment in the workshop? Rob

 

[tim]

Combination of Radio1, Radio4 esp PM and my ipod set to random played through the stereo. I have found that even being very careful any kit with moving parts ie CD/tapes get knackered after a while with fine dust.

I also can't bear commercial radio but I find Radio 2 the equivalent of broadcast Daily Mail.

Cheers

Tim

 

[Gill]

If I have a radio on, it's usually 5 Live to catch the news headlines. Then it's over to CDs (and rather promptly).

Most of the time, though, I don't bother with any form of entertainment because of the tool noise.

Gill

 

[Paul Chapman]

Radio 2 or Smooth FM on 102.2 (used to be called Jazz FM)

Paul

 

[syntec4]

20gb MP3 player into the workshop stereo. Mostly on Random play. Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan etc. Sometimes 5 live for sport. Sometimes Jeremy Vine on radio 2 if I'm in the workshop at lunchtime.

Sometimes I like the peace and quiet of the workshop which is on a farm. especially if I'm thinking about or planning the next job.

Lee.

 

[como]

Northern Soul and Motown for me, every time.

 

[Mcluma]

Smooth FM on 102.2 (used to be called Jazz FM)

Paul

That's my favorate station too

 

[Richard in Smithville]

JACK FM. Buffalo(USA) station. Their big thing is "We play what we want, when we want". It has anything from 50's to relativly modern. There's usually good stuff on.

 

[Mike.C]

como,

Northern Soul and Motown for me, every time.

Class in a glass, There never was and never will be anything better then Northern Soul, Motown, and R&B.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Anonymous]

Mainly R4 (especially comedy and plays - NOT archers!!), occasionally R2 and some CDs ranging from opera to Metallica :wink:

 

[Lord Nibbo]

BBC Radio Cornwall, dunno how to tune it for anything else
I expect Alf tunes to the same, but thinking about it she might not. :wink:

 

[Paul Chapman]

I wish something could be done about the delay you get on DAB radios.
It's very confusing if you have a DAB on in one room and an ordinary radio in another. There's enough confusion brought about by old age without thinking "Didn't he just say that?" as you walk from one room to another :? :? :?

Paul

 

[Gill]

I wish something could be done about the delay you get on DAB radios.

Try watching the footy this summer on the BBC interactive service with the radio commentary selected. There's quite an amusing time lapse between the pictures and the audio :lol: .

Gill

 

[Alf]

BBC Radio Cornwall, dunno how to tune it for anything else
I expect Alf tunes to the same, but thinking about it she might not. :wink:

Lord no, can't stand it. Test Match Special or iPod for me. The latter with anything from rock, pop, soul, jazz, orchestral, opera, you name it - all of 'em oldies almost with exception Occasionaly I'll listen to Classic FM but the repetitive ads bore me to tears.

Cheers, Alf

 

[Paul Chapman]

Try watching the footy this summer

I'm not a football fan. It's Wimbledon, Le Mans and the Tour de France for me 8) 8) 8)

Paul

 

[Drew]

Radio four and radio Newcastle for me

Drew

 

[Jake]

I have a reasonably nice system in my workshop - it is where I get to listen to most of my music these days.

I use a cheap old cd transport to spin the discs, which can be replaced for a few quid as and when it dies (fine so far, although it needs a helping hand/screwdriver to open the drawer sometimes). Then the dac, amp and speakers are reasonably good secondhand kit on the basis that they are either non-mechanical or well-sealed (speakers).

 

[Taffy Turner]

Try watching the footy this summer

I would rather hand sand a piece of B+Q pine!!!! :evil:

Taffy (who you may gather isn't a football fan)

 

[Gill]

Why should I not mention the football when other sports that I don't like are discussed at length? In any case, I was talking about the poor synchronisation between the sound and the picture during digital broadcasts, not the game itself.

Gill

 

[Shady]

Why should I not mention the football when other sports that I don't like are discussed at length?

Whoa there Gill - no-one implied that you couldn't mention it - they just pointed out that it wasn't their 'bag'... Each to his own, and enjoy your choice: did you catch the opening ceremony this pm - what a hoot! The Bavarian Buttock Slappers had me crying with laughter, as did the girl dressed as a sort of zebra with horns - apparently she represented asia, or something... :lol: