
I’ve just taken a punt on ordering a set of cymbals on AliExpress. They’re a special “mute” range that make a lot less noise than regular cymbals but give you a similar feel. Hoping this, along with rubber pads on the drum skins and my new double glazing, means I’ll be able to get back into practicing and build up the skills again without annoying the neighbours.
This is the first step in a larger item on the bucket list, which is to form a ageing punk band. Anyone with a good name please email it to me!