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An old post revived but an interesting one for me. I have been playing on a mando for about 18 months or so and absolutely love it.
I seriously doubt that I will live long enough to master the little devil but I know I will have a lot of fun trying.
There seems to be some good mando websites mentioned in earlier posts on this topic and I will have a closer look at them when time allows.
I laugh at myself when I look at my huge hands on the mando neck, just doesn't look right. Maybe this is my problem, I can't take learning this instrument seriously enough to ever be any good at it, but for me, trying is enjoying.
By the way Trisch, welcome to Chordie and thanks for reviving this old post.

All the best
Bushy

+1 for Garageband on ipad. I have this setup and although I have not done any serious recording, I am having a lot of fun experimenting. You will need an Apogee Jam (or similar device) also to connect your guitar to the ipad.
There are plenty of tutorials on utube using ipad, garageband, apogee jam etc. Well worth a look.

All the best
Bushy

Hello big D, welcome to Chordie. This is a great site to hang out with folks that have very similar interests to your own.
Yes, there are a number of Aussies on Chordie and this site is one that should ease any isolation problems you have.
Your post may have been better placed in the chat corner so may get moved by a mod.

All the best
Bushy

Hello Amy,  If you like the dog and would care to keep it, a muzzle might be the answer until the dog is settled in to your family. This might give you some peace of mind while dog and kids are bonding.
I am not a fan of muzzles but have had some success using them in the past with dogs that I was unsure of.

All the best
Bushy

Hello all
           Easter at our place was a big event. My dear wife had her 60 th birthday on Saturday. We had our 2 sons come over (1 from Western Aus. and 1 from Nothern Queensland, her sisters and their husbands, nephews, nieces from all over the country, and some of our friends)
The weather here is as good as it gets, early autumn, mid 20s C days and 10 to 15 C at night.
I cooked a butt of beef in the outside oven, sister in law did the salads etc inside and everybody raved about the meal. Must of done something right for once.
After dinner I brought out my trusty Maton and played a few tunes. As it turned out, my nephew and his mate also play so I produced a couple of guitars from my ever increasing hoard and the night became a big time jam. Amazing that everyone wants to sing with a couple beers or wines on board. An absolute blast was had by all by all reports.
Breakfast at 6.00 am on Sunday was a BBQ and by 7 .00am the guitars were out and going again and continued throughout the day. The evening was a quite affair, (fingers very sore) another BBQ and an early night
My wife says that this weekend was the best birthday present she has ever had and after having been married for over 40 years, I nearly agree with her
Happy Easter and all the best to all
Bushy.

Hello all, been a while. St. Paddy's day here on Curtis Island off the Queensland coast (where I am working at present) was very ordinary to say the least. Wild seas between here and the mainland, storm surges, storms and fierce winds prevented any boat movements off the island. As the Island is dry (no alcohol allowed) a few guitars came out and a very dry jam session followed. As there is a large Irish, Kiwi Moari and Aussie workforce, the jam was amazing in its own right due to the cultural differences and musical tastes between the players and singers involved. What started out as a day of - what are we going to do to kill the time, ended up one of the best days I have had with guitars and other like minded folk. The session went through the day and into the night and I am certain that no one wanted it to end but you can only drink so much coke.
Anyhow, that was my St. Paddy's day.

All the best
Bushy

Under my tree, I would love to find a Maton Messiah 12 string. The sweetest sounding and looking guitar I have ever had in my hands.
There is one on e-bay for around $4000 at the moment.  Wifey tells me to dream on.

All the best
Bushy

Thanks for the intro to these guys Cam, I had never heard them before. Listened to all their songs on u-tube and muchly enjoyed.
G.C.S. now have an Aussie fan.

All the best
Bushy

Hi all, one site that may be unknown to many of you is TotalTab aussie. Heaps of Aussie content for those that are interested.

All the best
Bushy

Without a doubt, my Maton 325ec accoustic stays with me.

All the best
Bushy

Bushy was the name I was known by during my time in Viet Nam in the late sixties and early seventies. I am still known by this handle most places I go. (even my wife calls me Bushy) The 243 is a calibre of rifle I been known to be proficient at using in days gone by.

All the best
Bushy