Well, it's definitely happening! I have even broached the subject to Mrs Norm, and she hasn't thrown me out of the house! It would be great to get a few more chordians together - obviously I need to decide on a date first - it'slooking more like Feb than Jan, so far. Zurf - you really are too kind. You are a gentleman of the first order...

Interesting! I can reach to the 8th fret with my left hand, and about 7 1/2th fret with my right, so you're doing pretty well!

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I've been lucky enough to play that Guild, and it is indeed a beauty! I would have been very tempted to take it home with me, had I known...
You could possibly try an adjustable footrest, as used by classical players?

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Astro, you are absolutely right...

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Happy (belated) Birthday!
Cheers!

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Also a fan of Fastfret - I don't feel the need to change strings very often at all, if I clean them regularly. Have just started using Earthwood strings (11-52) and have been favourably impressed with the sound, and value for money...

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All the very best, NELA...

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A warm welcome to you both, Katie and Hashmat - you came to the right place...
Cheers!

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Great site - thanks, all!

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Congrats, Mr Z - they obviously know a good man when they see one...
Cheers!

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Exactly. I have a friend nearby who's from Seattle - I enjoy correcting her English on Facebook. She's a good sport!

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I should add that I also do HOG with my choir - I play guitar & harmonica. It's the only thing I can play on harmonica!

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On my way, Roger! And very well done, too...
Cheers!

Well played, sir!

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I have a feeling this one could run and run...

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I love this thread! Mine are mostly about driving, too. When you learn to drive over here, you are always taught "MSM" - meaning Mirror, Signal, Manouevre. This seems to have become - just Manouevre. Just pull out, or change lane whenever you feel like it, without warning. Also, people driving around in the gloom and rain (of which we have plenty), without any lights. This is bad enough on main roads, but on the tiny country lanes (with blind bends) that I often use - well, I've had some near misses. It's usually an old person wearing a hat, trying to save 0.0005% on their fuel costs, by not putting their lights on. That reminds me of another one - people who are "tight" with money. Not people who are this way because they are short of money - I mean the people who turn up at my house for a family party (ie free food & drink provided) in their shiny new car, and stroll into my house EMPTY HANDED. I feel like kicking them straight out the door again! They are always on Facebook showing off their new car/phone/watch/holiday, but they won't spend a penny on anyone else but themselves...

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Very nice pics, Nao! Do you ever get to the UK?

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Worrying times, Mr Z, but I really hope your new direction works out for you...

Sorry, couldn't get on at all!

I will try Skype at 8.00pm BST, which would be 2-3pm with you?? I seriously doubt that it will work, though, as my internet connection is very slow and constantly cutting out - will give it a try anyway...

Would like to join the virtual campfire on Sunday, if anyone else is up for it? Not sure if it will work - my broadband is really flaky at the moment...

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That's quite a tour. If you're passing, make sure you call in! Have a great time...

Thanks guys, will try & get a pic on here...

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Mine is the 17th June...
Cheers!

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Many Congrats, JJJ, that's impressive...