unhhuh wrote:
What do you identify with in the song?
"Lies and hate are two edged swords.
They always cut two ways.
Ain't no way to end your days...
Bitter to the grave."
877 2015-06-19 00:28:06
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
I know of no definition of near that includes State College and Altoona. They aren't even in the same century.
Pretty tough on that poor ole town. 
878 2015-06-19 00:22:44
Re: Bitter To The Grave (20 replies, posted in Poems)
joe3chords wrote:
Wow ! Been there, done that and unfortunately it's still a part of my life. Very good poem.
Still some of that in my life as well.
Well done unhhuh!
879 2015-06-17 21:05:57
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino48 wrote:
Now you are adding great pics like that one Ouch big time!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah. That was pretty mean but I had this devilish moment that needed an outlet.
In fact, that little devil is at it again. Here's the camp. On the far right side you can see a horizontal line where the gravel area stops. That's the creek.
880 2015-06-17 01:22:21
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
Baldguitardude wrote:Anywhere near Altoona?
Nothing is near Altoona.
dino48 wrote:
unclejoesband wrote:dino48 wrote:I am intersted but so far away and my be going into a meltdown mode from all this heat!!
Yep. That's a long haul for you. However......... Cool, crisp October nights beside a campfire and Shermans Creek about 50yds away could be just the right medicine to help in your recovery from a scalding, drought ravaged summer.
YA but I just found out that I am going too have to split the cost on fixing my fence with my neighbor,so there goes my transportation costs,I have a large back yard!
I shouldn't do this but I'm going to anyway.
Here is that nice cool, wet creek I'm talking about.
881 2015-06-17 00:44:24
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
You can't go west to east or east to west in Pennsylvania. :-)
As odd as that sounds, it's a pretty accurate. There are only 2 main roads that traverse the entire width of Pa. I-80 in the north and I-76(Pa Turnpike) in the south. The mountains really break things up.
882 2015-06-16 16:51:26
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Baldguitardude wrote:
Anywhere near Altoona?
About 2 hours but there is no simple, direct route. You can go down to the Pa. Turnpike then back up Pa. 75 or take the back roads which go up and down over several mountains with many "switchbacks".
Use your favorite map program. With Altoona as your starting point, type in Blain as your destination.
883 2015-06-16 01:04:52
Re: A HUGE Thanks To All Of You..... (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino48 wrote:
keepitreal wrote:As today is National Beer Day here in the UK, I'll drink to all of the above. Cheers.
I will drink too that,wonder why we do not have a national beer day.
Because everyday is National Beer Day.
Glad to see your up and running again Bill.
884 2015-06-16 01:01:08
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
normtheguitar wrote:
Hmmm, interesting! Where is the nearest international airport to you, ujb?
That's a tricky question to answer.
The closest airport is called Harrisburg Intl. But the only direct, non-stop, international flights I know of are to and from Canada. I just did a quick check on flights from London to Harrisburg for the 2nd weekend in October. From London you would go to Chicago first and then to Hbg. The total trip time was 11hrs 38min.
The closest real Intl airport is Philadelphia. Its about 2.5 hours from here. And that can vary depending on the time of day you would arrive. There's this 25 mile stretch of 8 lane highway leading in and out of Philly called the Schuylkill Expressway. Locally it's know as the "Surekill" but it's not really that bad. However, during morning and evening rush hour there is no rushing involved. It moves along at 15-20 mph so that 2.5hr trip could easily stretch into 4-6. Not trying to discourage you. Just laying out the realities. 
Washington DC and New York are a little over 3 hours from me and they both have true Intl airports but I'm sure you already know that.
885 2015-06-15 01:59:12
Re: Lack of inspiration (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
dino48 wrote:
how about something relating to your hospital and or your ailiment.
Or maybe something silly to get you started; like all the potential side effects of the drugs you may have had to take.
I don't know what it's like across the pond but on this side, drug companies have be running an advertising blitz for quite a few years touting the benefits of their latest concoction of chemical remedies. By law they also have to tell you about any potential side effects. And as anyone that watches TV over here can tell you, there are often more side effects than benefits.
886 2015-06-15 01:44:20
Re: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino48 wrote:
I am intersted but so far away and my be going into a meltdown mode from all this heat!!
Yep. That's a long haul for you. However......... Cool, crisp October nights beside a campfire and Shermans Creek about 50yds away could be just the right medicine to help in your recovery from a scalding, drought ravaged summer.
887 2015-06-14 19:53:52
Topic: Pa. Gathering (109 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It's not set in stone yet but it's looking like a gathering of musically inclined folks will be getting together at my camp in the mountains of South Central Pa in October; probably the 2nd or 3rd weekend. The weather should be cool and comfortable and we will be well into fall foliage season. I have access to a very large pavilion if autumn rains should try to spoil things. It's still tentative at this point but I'll know for sure in a couple weeks. Just wanted to put it out here as early as possible in case anyone is interested in making a trip to Pa.
888 2015-06-08 23:00:50
Re: Your Weather (281 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
TIGLJK wrote:
tornado watch right now in central NY - other than that - spring is great
Ours just expired. We had some wicked thunderstorms rolling through for the last couple hours. 40-50mph winds and horizontal rain.
889 2015-06-07 11:37:15
Re: Your Weather (281 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I kinda let this thread get lost.
I know you folks out west don't want to hear this but........This past week has been completely overcast with rain off and on giving us around 3". Yesterday afternoon the clouds finally started breaking up and we had a peek at some kind of big yellow orb in the sky.
Today is bright sunshine with a high of 78F. A beautiful day for backyard pickin'.
890 2015-06-06 00:08:26
Re: Now I'm Confused (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mekidsmom wrote:
The trick is to find an older model in a Mom and Pop shop.
I wish there were a couple around. I would much rather patronize a small shop but GC has pretty much put them out of business around here. I'm not in any big hurry. I'll keep watching craigslist and maybe I'll get lucky.
891 2015-06-06 00:00:42
Re: Happy NGD to Mekidsdad! (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I haven't heard back yet so I sent another email. It's in Scranton and that extra 2 hours to Syracuse ain't gonna happen............till August.
892 2015-06-05 00:29:43
Re: Now I'm Confused (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I tried the 714ce when I took all those test drives awhile back. It was marked $2999. I didn't look but I'm guessing the 800's would be a bit more. I set my limit at $2000 and I'm hoping to come in a little under that. I just can't justify more than that for one guitar. I have no problem spending $1500+ for a chainsaw, which would freak most people out. But I make my living with saws and get to write that off. The guitar won't pay the bills and I doubt the tax man would be amused if I tried taking it off my tax bill.
893 2015-06-05 00:03:14
Re: Happy NGD to Mekidsdad! (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for the reviews Amy. I came across a Taylor 114ce on craigslist a couple hours ago for $500. I'm waiting to hear back. I would need to drive nearly halfway to your place to look at. But my experience at GC made my realize I could never buy anything without trying it out first.
894 2015-06-04 03:05:06
Re: windows 10 (70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
There's been a flurry of articles coming across the news feeds for 2 days. If you're running 7 or 8.1 it should be a seamless transition, if you choose to download it. It's free for the Home Edition but the Pro version will cost you something. If you decide to take them up on their offer to switch you have to do it by July 2016. After that you will have to buy it.
Here is the first article I came across when I went looking for it.
895 2015-05-28 21:51:12
Re: Now I'm Confused (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mekidsmom wrote:
UncleJoe - how's the shopping coming along? Anything new and exciting?...
...Keep looking for the right one. It might not be a Martin. As long as it's right for you and you're happy with it, that's all that matters!
Nothing new yet. I've been pretty busy working. It's that time of year.
I did see a Taylor 214ce (the one I really liked) on CL for $750 but it was south of Pittsburgh. 4 hours is a bit to far to test drive a guitar.
I really need to make that trip to Nazareth.
Dirty Ed wrote:
I've never a played a 000C-16GTE but owned a 000-16GT for a while that I bought off ebay. It never had the sound I wanted (too weak on the bass end) so I sold it on Craig's list after about a year.
I was in Pensacola Florida last week for my oldest grand daughter's high school graduation. I wandered into a GC and played a few acoustics. Played a Martin DSR (rosewood/spruce custom made for GC). Normal price was around $1299 but was on sale for $1049. By far the best sounding acoustic of the 2 dozen or so I played. Big deep, booming bass that I'd expect from a Martin.
Thanks for the review DE.
This how the seller describes the sound.
Solid woody tone, controlled low end, crisp trebles
I'll need to here just how "controlled" they are. I'm seriously considering contacting him tomorrow and making the trip on Saturday.
The DSR doesn't have a cutaway. That's a deal breaker for me. Even though I can't play scales that well yet, I'm getting there and I'll want those extra frets eventually.
896 2015-05-28 21:25:01
Re: New Baby Day (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy NBD!
My babies are all grown up. Enjoy her while she's still little. They're only that way for a short time and the time seems to disappear quickly.
897 2015-05-28 21:20:00
Re: PC keyboard problem (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Baldguitardude wrote:
Punch it with the other hand.
898 2015-05-24 19:55:58
Topic: Our First Recording (0 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I've been playing with two other guys the last couple months. Because of scheduling conflicts, we can't get together as often as we would like. Yesterday all three of us got together in the back yard for a few hours and recorded a few songs. Here is a cover of the Grateful Dead's Eyes of the World. I'm doing the rhythm. This is only the 4th time we have all played together so there's a bit of chatter to help us keep things straight.
https://soundcloud.com/ncleoe/eyes-of-the-world
That dropbox was a PITA so I created a soundcloud Account
899 2015-05-23 11:43:05
Re: Anyone play harmonica? (32 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Phill Williams wrote:
i never realised until recently that "harps, harmonicas, mouth organs" are made in specific keys. a guy asked if he could come on stage and give a tune, then told me it had to be in "G" as that was the only harp he had on him at the time! he explained later. so now i know.
I just found that out this past winter. Went to an open mic night and there was a guy that had a case full of harps; 18. After it was over I asked him why he had so many. I had no idea you needed one for every key.
Phill Williams wrote:
oh and what you call beer we call lager and is served cold. the dark stuff you refer to can be Guiness or dark ale, bitter which is made with hops is usually lighter, but still served cooled. i've tried Coors, Budwiser and Labatts and i'm afraid i was not impressed, not with the fizz but the taste....sorry
I couldn't agree more.
Budweiser fancy's itself as the "King of Beers". I can't stand it, or Coors. Back in the day, a bunch of us would get together nearly every weekend for some pickin' and drinkin'. We would take turns buying the keg. There were 2 guys that always bought Bud. I would have to put a few down in a big hurry to dampen my taste buds.
When it's time for a beer, I reach for a Yuengling lager. A good rich, full bodied, dark beer. Yuengling is the oldest brewery in the U.S. and it's only about 100 miles North-East of us.
900 2015-05-22 00:01:11
Re: Strummerboy Bill, hope you're ok! (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for stopping in. Hope you get things worked out.