Thanks for the advice, Zurf! That's a nice fish in that pic...

Very random, but I know there are a few fishermen out there! I've always wanted to catch a grayling, but they are not that widespread in the UK. I have an idea that there are some in Derbyshire, and I will be there over Christmas. Any ideas? Or any other places (in the UK) I could try??
Cheers!

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(7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Wow - that sounds like a fab holiday! Have a great time...

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Many Congrats! "If music be the food of love"...

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Cool story, zguitar! I am also lucky enough to know a pro musician, and have sung and played guitar with her - the lovely Claire Hamill. She was first discovered at the age of 17, and touted as the English Joni Mitchell. If you check out her Wikipedia page you will see that, apart from her solo (singer/songwriter) stuff, she has worked with John Martyn, Procol Harum, Jethro Tull, Wishbone Ash, King Crimson and Barclay James Harvest. One of her own songs "You Take My Breath Away" was recorded by Eva Cassidy. There is a lot of her music on Youtube as well. She also runs the choir that I sing in, so I see her every two weeks, which is always a treat - apart from being a great musician, she is such a warm, fun, caring and modest lady. OK, so I may have a little crush, possibly! I'm only human...

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(16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving...
Cheers!

432

(7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Sounds great - enjoy!

433

(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Whoa - that's terrible. Glad you're OK. Must stop complaining about our weather...

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(30 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Well done Jeff, sounds like you really enjoyed it! Toney is obviously a gentleman of the first order, too. I hope to get to Florida one day, and will try to go and see Toney play. Would really like to meet up with you as well, if possible!
Cheers!

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(79 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Random Numbers

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(13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hi Keith - welcome to Chordie, from across the pond. It's a great place!
Cheers!

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(5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I've tried similar sites in the UK, but quickly lost interest (and some money). It just seems to be another form of gambling, not an auction site at all...

438

(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Hi Texan - welcome to Chordie, it's a good place! Whereabouts in the UK are you?

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It's a must! But I think it should expand into The Shenandoh River Festival! The campsite, facilities and organisation (thanks to Zurf) were all first class - if you can possibly get there for the next one, you won't be disappointed. I also like the idea of Chordie Jams elsewhere - Florida would be rather nice during the Winter months! Toney?

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(13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Niiice! Enjoy...

It's a great thing to do, Jim! Good on you!

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(5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Go Lolita!

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Welcome to Chordie, Beamer, from across the pond! Lots of great people on here, some of whom I have been lucky enough to meet and jam with...
Cheers!!

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(25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

How great is that! I'm so pleased for you!! Sounds like you did a great job - we all knew you could do it. Especially those of us lucky enough to have seen "Amy Wall - Live from the Campfire"...
There will be no stopping you now!

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(7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Welcome to Chordie, Darlene!

446

(18 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Can't add much more to the above, but welcome to Chordie! Oh - if you don't already have one, get an electronic tuner, so your guitar is always in tune. It will sound much better & encourage you to practise...
Cheers!

447

(10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Many Congratulations! Hope you are enjoying a lovely Fall, too...

448

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Happy Birthday from across the pond...
Cheers!

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Would love to, but can't make this one! Have a great time and say Hi to Jeff (and family) for me. Will toast you with a Southern Comfort on the rocks...
Cheers!

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(19 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I haven't looked at this forum for some time, so I had no idea what a can of worms I seem to have opened up! Zguitar is correct - I do have a lot more years playing experience than Zurf, about 30yrs to be precise! I feel like I should be much more advanced than I am. Basically, I have no idea (on a technical level) what I'm doing - it's pretty much basic chords. But I try to add in a bit of the melody here and there to glue it all together. I tend to work on a song until there is some sort of flow to it, without too many clunkingly obvious chord changes - some songs never get to this stage! We all have a style that comes more naturally to us, I think. When I try to play in other styles myself, it's usually really hard work!
Keep at it, Mr Z, you will get there!