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Not much of it left (as I type this), but here's hoping it was a good one!

Irisheyes -- I see we missed your birthday yesterday! Here's hoping it was a good one. :) (And happy St. Patrick's day!!)

Hey Joe (woops -- that reminds me of a song Hendrix did!) --- welcome. :) When you're tired of listening, jump right in.

OE --- here's hoping YOUR day was a good one! :)

Not to say that either of you claimed to make a more qualified speech --- but: Have at it, and *deliver* this country (if you can). Cowgirl --you're disqualified, since you aren't a citizen. :)

Waysider -- sorry to hear that. Reminds me of a band I used to listen to. 3 guys -- rhythm guitar, lead guitar, and bass. They were called Don and the Doo-rights. Don was the rhythm guitar player, and vocalist for the band. He knew every old country song that was ever sung. JD was the lead guitarist. He could play just like Chet Atkins, and he excelled at banjo too. He learned how to play banjo from Earl Scruggs, but figured out the Chet Atkins stuff on his own. Joe was the bass player (I never did know his last name). At the last gig they ever played together ---- They were playing a gig at a casino, here in the northland. Joe asked Don to play some Patsy Cline song. (I don't remember now which one -- but Joe said it was his favorite). Don said YEA!!!! -- and swung into it. Halfway through the first verse, Joe slumped over. Heart attack. There were several medical folks in the audience, and by the time they got to him, he was gone. Joe always did say he wanted to die on stage, playing the music he loved. He got his wish.

Not sure about his *very last words*, but his Last Lost Teaching, is somewhere on this site. :)

Polar --- get hold of Rick (Bluzeman). I think he has a site that he lets folks post links like that on.

Amen. :) And that's where it is at. Passing on the tradition. I've sat in many jam sessions (from beginner to advanced), and the mentality is always the same. Get them there newbies picking, and confidant in themselves. Shucks -- I was right where you are now, some 30 years ago. Everyone has a starting point, and I was once at a starting point just like you are. I've seen classical violinists pass a $10,000 violin over to a rank beginner, so the beginner could experience a good instrument (however briefly). I've done the same with some of my instruments as well. It's a joy to see someone discover *hidden* capabilities within themselves. True musicians want to pass on the heritage of whatever style they play, rather than being wrapped up in themselves, and their *glory*. Sounds like you found some good folks to pick with. :)

Gordon Lightfoot???? Naw never heard of the guy who --- Penned the tune the Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald*, that sailed from Duluth (my now home town), on 10 November, 1975, and made a HUGE pile of money off of that song. Nope! Never heard of Gordon! (He's famous as all get out, here in the states.)

Absolutely!!! Nothing finer than swatting out a tune with folks you know. (And I say that regardless of style of music). Giving the *general populace* access to those tunes is one thing. Hearing them come alive on your front porch, at your own home, or in a garage somewhere, sure-beats-the-heck-outta the *main stage*. Humility in picking is found at home. No room for egos there. You'll see the other musicians in the local grocery store tomorrow, but you'll never meet the umpteen thousand fans when you leave the gig.

Hey Kathy -- I found a thing on You Tube where the two of them did a tour together. The egos there were IMMENSE!! (Especially Roth). Dunno about you, but I couldn't live with that. Give me a front porch swing, and a coupla other musicians any day of the week, versus the *mindset of the BIG stage*. I've done some festivals where I was playing fiddle in front of over 5,000 folks. Sure -- fun to to do, but not as gratifying as the front porch picking. I honestly DO NOT UNDERSTAND the *BIG STAGE* mentality. I feel sorry for these guys, that they are so wrapped up in themselves. Music is what it is all about. Not the performer.

Boots Randolph coulda used that tip from Hootie!!! Wonder if Boot's *Yakity Sax* ever booed??? :P

Here's hoping you had a great one. :)

UH-OH!!!!!!!! We might be BOO ting off DOO jable, and COO lchef!! (That'll NEVER DOO!!)

The Memory Game :)

Hey there Bolshvik. :) HERE'S A THREAD from two years ago. Take a look at it. It should answer many of your questions.

Dooj --- someone gave me a link to a pretty decent site. When I get home from work tonight, I'll see if I still have it.

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Personally -- I think this is a conspiracy against the double oo. Sure they start with Boo, but what's next?? Will doves no longer be allowed to Coo? Will owls no longer be able to Hoo t? Will cows no longer be allowed to Moo? And all the animals in a Zoo, will soon be homeless. It's all Boo sh's fault!

Waysider -- thanks for the input. It really takes 25 years???? I can understand a *flash in the pan* being disqualified (like *Achey Breaky Heart* by Billy Ray Cyrus), but I didn't know there was a time limit involved.

Thanks!!! :)

Did you get a lilac colored iPod???? ;)

I heard on the radio today that the Ronettes are being inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. I heard on the same announcement, that the Rolling Stones once opened for them. They must've been more popular than I remember. How come it took so long for them to get to the hall of fame??? THE RONETTES (P.s. -- Eddie Van Halen and REM are being inducted as well).

Huh. It's gone now. The only ad there now is for Dixie Chicks ring-tones. Ding-a-ling, Ding-a-ling, Ding-a-ling. That describes them pretty well. :P