dmiller

A real Jedi Master ---- ;)

Hey there Bump. I don't see it that way, but yer welcome to your opinion. :)

:biglaugh: Hey there George. I've heard that one before too, but it's a good one! Reminds me of Roy D Mercer stunts. Here's a couple of links to him ---- Veterinarian Bill Bird Dog

Hmmmmm. Our cafe??? Where you can't even type Pe$h!tta without some serious typo acrobatics?? Aren't you thinking of that other site that has NO email, just a snail mail addy -- and if you're lucky enough to find their phone numer, they refer you to someone else? They should add t-shirts to their merchandise -- (available to grads of CF&S only) that say: :D :o :D

One last "Ps" here. Should a man decide to *clock* a woman/ wife up here in Minney-soda, It's called by it's proper name --- Domestic Abuse. Not sure what the law is there in St. Louis, but I'm guessing it's pretty much the same. Whatcha gonna tell the arresting officer?? "I'm under Grace, and not the law??" Tell that to the cop that pulls you over for speeding, and see how far it get's you.

Woops -- fergot to add -- please define *No Reason*, eh??? <_<

Thought that last line worth repeating. ;)

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!! :) (Click the *decorated* Banjo). ;) David

We can ALL learn from this gem here. Makes sense to me. :)

Where's ExWayDaryl and Trefor, when ya need them, eh??

At least some of them had a fiddle in tow, eh?? ;)

I heard about this guy, for the first time tonight. Tommy Emmanuel. . :blink:

cylinders and gasoline powered engines are always a good option! ;) but if he's a *sensitive kinda guy*, perhaps a banjo is in his future!! :)

For what it's worth -- I used the term "docvic worshippers" in lieu of mentioning any names here, so that what I was saying WOULDN'T be construed as a personal attack against any one in particular. And no --- I'm not trying to bring anyone *down a notch or two* by using the term either. If someone (anyone) feels that term applies to them -- you know who you are! Sorry if you think it a detrimental term -- I don't mean it that way. Never did, never will. I use that term as nothing more than a means of identifying a GROUP of folks here at GSC, who hold to his teachings/ ministry/ the way things were back then/ etc. I don't think that's derogatory in the least. I don't know why others would either. The only reason I can think of is guilty conscious -- maybe??? Since we are where we are, and we've all been *there* in the past -- I think the term is a valid one. If someone wants to think I'm degrading others by using that term -- that's their problem, not mine. As I said -- I have no beef with anyone here. Merely trying to identify where the mud is being slung from. By saying I see the *personal attack* agenda being brought up by one group in particular, means just that, and nothing more. Do they have the right to do so on this discussion board?? Absolutely. Do I agree with what they have to say?? Nope. Am I *dissing* them for doing so?? Nope. Are they worse off because I *label* them?? Nope. Can I be accused of *personally attacking* them for giving a name to the group? In your dreams. All I'm doing is saying that *personal attack* accusations seem to be coming from one *camp*, and from one camp primarily. Nothing wrong with giving a label --- and that's called "profiling", and not a personal attack. Meebe this makes sense to you, meebe not. Either way -- it's what I meant. :)

All right --- I'm a small fish in a big pond here, but I'm getting tired-as-Hell-of-hearing the *accusation* of "personal attacks". I'm wondering how other's *categorize* them?? I've been accused of personal attacks by some of the docvic "worshippers", for simply stating things I've heard, and calling the poster on it in question for what they *claimed* to be truth. Fer what it's worth -- I haven't got a beef with ANYONE here, but some folks sure like to make it seem that way. It's ironic (to me) that those of us who have knowledge of wrong-doing by twi to the *believer populace*, and say so to (certain) posters here get accused of being *personal attackers*. All in all -- I see the *attacking* coming from the docvic worshippers. Hanging on to a *legacy* (if you will), that is comparable to the broken cistern that holds no water. As I said -- I have no beef with anyone here, but some folks seem to have the blinders on their eyes. It's a sorry state of affairs, when folks give FIRST-HAND witness to events, and they are ignored by others. I started this thread so as not to detract from the other one in *About the Way*. Discuss, or ignore. I needed to *vent*. Paw/ Mods -- if this is in the wrong forum -- please move it.

Shucks -- every knows (or should know) that Tom's spouse is named --- She Who Must Be Obeyed!!

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Nero --- try BLUE LETTER BIBLE. ;)

He got a PhD?? I guess that'll help *dig out* stomach cancer, eh??? Seriously -- Congrats all the way around. You all must be VERY proud, and rightly so. ;)

Hey there Ron --- shoulda sent you this the other day. Mea Culpa! Click on ------->>>>>> HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! ;) David

It's been a decade (or two) since I've bought or received Christmas gifts. I don't plan on reversing the trend this year, or any time soon. :)

Seems like there's always a Hoosier in the mix, eh??? ;)

Hey there Scout Finch. :) This looks like a decent choice for a beginning guitar, with a decent price tag. I found it for sale HERE! for $299.99, but with no case. There are several good reviews on this guitar, in the lower right corner of that page. They sell a hardshell case that fits this guitar for $89.99. You NEED a case. No if's and's or but's. I called Muscian's Friend today to find out about the case (product # 543257), and that's the price. For $389.98 total --- (imo) it's well worth it. Now -- some of your other questions. I would NEVER buy a guitar from Costco, Kmart, etc. Like Rick said -- they are guitar shaped pieces of wood with little (if any) musical *integrity* to them whatsoever. In other words -- primarily junk. The one you chose (the AD60K) will be far superior to any dept. store model. The AD in the model number means Alvarez Dreadnaught, so it will have a slightly larger body to it like Socks mentioned. That is only a problem if you have REALLY short arms. The larger body size usually doesn't bother folks, and you do get the better sound out of it. A folk guitar is nothing more than an acoustic guitar. It's same thing. The ONLY part of your fingers that will hurt, are your fingertips. They are very tender at first. Once you build up callousous' (one to two weeks), it'll be no problem for you to play. Use light gauge strings at first. They will not deliver as good of a sound as medium strings would, but they will be more forgiving on your fingertips, right at first. Pretty much everything everyone else has said here is right on as well. There are books and dvd's for learning -- but get a teacher for the first few months. Personal instruction beats books all hollow when you're first starting out. Good Luck. :)

*Dum Kopf* (I believe), means *dumbhead*/ *dumbell*/ or just plain *stupid* in German, when given an English translation. Or would that be "trans-literation"?