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Mood rings?  what?  Those things totally work!  I am ALWAYS energetic when I wear mine!

ha ha ha ha ha!

1st - I'm going to quote someone's comment on the company's youtube video:

"Absolutely absurd. A SOUNDLESS musical "tool"? The right hand strumming PLASTIC? Incredible. What's the next product from this company? A pen that doesn't write? A basketball that doesn't bounce? A toaster that doesn't toast? This company would be hard pressed to find even ONE professional guitarist to endorse this silly, needless product-- unless they paid them, of course. Small travel guitars abound. Buy one. They actually make music."

hee hee, that made me laugh.  Now here's the vid - assuming, of course, that this is the same product JX3 is talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVDQgI1c9jw

Wow - soooo... it's for "practicing your chord shapes" and nothing more (unless you like the idea of fretting strings and then pretending to strum them).  I suppose... maybe... it could have merit somehow in possibly keeping your callouses if you're going to be away from your guitar for weeks.  Maybe.

"$230/hr" for landscaping.  You're doing something right!  LOL!  Well, heck at least you've got one very good customer.  Call it a "company bonus"    That's awesome.

So, I did a little scouring of the webs, because that's what I do.  I found a "vintage price guide" published in 2010 that shows that model in the price range of $725-$900 (not original price of course, but used guitar price).  Guitar Center has one in stock in their Nashville store for $799.  So, I figure that 3.5 hour job payed at the rate of approximately $230/hour.    Obviously you got a hell of a deal!   But, now I'm even more curious... what kind of job did you do for this guy?  Beautiful guitar!  Congrats again!

I have some stuff I could contribute -

Not to be a stick in the mud however, if there's going to be a charity involved, it needs to be a good one that actually does good (ie: there's a lot of organizations that help with Autism, but only if you qualify based on income - they work off government subsidies - federal/state medical assistance and are not need based - I won't support any org's like that).

Whoopie called... lol!

I set the live stream for 7pm my time - I figure by then anyone that came just for the free food will be gone, we'll be done eating and ready for a few drinks and guitars.  Plus, once it gets dark, I'll have to shut it down.  This way - any camera shy people won't have to worry as it'll only be on for a short bit.  I'm expecting people to arrive around 1ish.  Looking at a group of 15-25 - corn on the cob and salt potatoes for all! 

I also want to just say publicly - my husband is THE BEST!  He's working his butt off all day, then coming home and working is butt off around this old house, and it's been pretty HOT in NY! The big ole wrap around porch is being redone NOW - to make this place more sturdy (we don't want the roof falling off on people) and to ensure safety on the steps, and look much better of course.  He was working on it slowly, but knowing people are coming has kicked things into overdrive.  I'm happy!  I love that guy!  AND the old barn is finally coming DOWN!  whooo hooo!  Super kudos to Jim for all his hard work in helping to make this house a home.

I decided last night that I need a beautiful sign made that reads, "Money Pit" for the front of my house (instead of our last name, I want to place it under the house numbers).  It's gotta be classy though, to match what this place will become, someday!  LMAO!

In the basement, collecting dust. 

I never collected a ton - so what I do have was ripped to the computer years ago and transferred over each time a new computer is purchased (better yet, now on a hard drive wired into the network so any computer can access them and no longer have to move them).  I do keep a handful in the car still.  Jim uses Sirius XM in his truck.  Plus we have music on our droids and plug them directly into our vehicles to listen.  Yep - we're pretty well digital.

If anyone wants to join in on a possible Skype call, drop me an email so I can link ya to my Skye contact info.  I use it for work a lot - and when I get friend requests on there I don't add people unless I know for sure who they are.  Also - there's an account similar to mine that will NOT add you or get you connected with me.    I use an alternate email on skype than the one you'll find me with at Chordie.  Soooo... drop an email!

I think so far everyone is enjoying 10!  I'm happy to hear this.  No one liked the new layout of 8 when it came out, and a lot of people had problems with Vista. 

Phill Here's the "official answer from Microsoft":

"Can I get Windows 10 if I have a device running Windows XP or Windows Vista?

You may purchase Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store or other retailers and install it on your existing device running Windows XP or Windows Vista if your device meets the minimum spec requirements for Windows 10. You will need to back up any existing files before installing Windows 10. It will be a “clean” install.

However, we recommend you experience Windows 10 on a newer device. We think you’ll be happier with the affordable, great PCs that are available today. PCs have improved dramatically since Windows XP was released in 2001 and Windows Vista was released in 2006. "

Found here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/Windows-10-faq

Free upgrade minimum system requirements are here:  http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

Sorry, it looks like you'd have to pay to upgrade the machine running Vista IF it meets minimum specs.

Good grief, NELA.  When it rains it pours huh?  Bad things come in threes?  Whatever the cliche, I think your cup is full.  Time for the good stuff to start happening and things to spin around.  I'm glad to hear that your son is staying positive through this.  That's not the easiest road to take.  Hopefully your truck will be all fixed up too and ya'll can move on to bigger and better things.  Or just normal things.  Normal, happy things.    That's what I'm hoping for all of ya.  It's about time for a little boredom with normality.

Huzzah!  It is done!

Just as an FYI - The file wouldn't go down to the necessary size with the normal methods.  I had to strip the file of excess data generally used for printing purposes.  I'm not sure how to do that other than with photo editing software.  I'm guessing some of those websites that will do it for ya will strip the files of that info.  Anyhooooo... if anyone else has an issue getting a file down to 10kb or less and you're not comfy using one of those sites, just lemme know and I'll be happy to help.

Happy NED!    Have fun, tell stories later (but I can't wait to hear!)