1,726 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Thanks guys and gals so far they day has been good and fairly musical. I have been coaching 3 girls (The Angels, 17, 15 and 14) who are forming a band and then been to the Algarve Rock Choir this evening which I help run with my friend Howard where I both play guitar and sing. Just arrived in home, fed the cats and dog and can now relax.

I am having my party on Saturday at my favourite restaurant although I am sharing it with a student Tatiana who is 12 today. I have invited my close friends and all my students but I have made it a 'Sing For Your Supper' party for the youngsters. Their parents have booked themselves table so they can see what their children are doing. Normally Howard and/or I would play along with them to help them out but, as this is an informal gig, I am letting them do it themselves. Generally each student will perform two numbers and there will be two other students playing and singing along, so I hope it works out OK. Also as they are mainly Portuguese and my friends are mainly English I have been coaching them to introduce themselves and their songs in both Portuguese and English. The stars of the show will be 'The Angels' who will close the evening with 10 songs.

I will be the sound engineer and lager taster.

Roger

Oh, in case you are wondering, today I am 35 (with 30 years experience). lol

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1,727 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Amy Sky's "Cool Rain" - an incredible talent.

Roger

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1,728 Reply by Roger Guppy

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tubatooter1940 wrote:

My son and grandson moved back to the town where we used to live. My wife and I own a house boat where we can stay and several other boats in our old town. We put our house up for sale and are staying on the house boat until it sells. We have beauty and boating but no internet or T.V. for now. I love the peace and tranquility but I miss my Chordie buddies.
toots

Hi Toots,

You were missed, and I am pleased that it was only an Internet access problem. Take care and keep in touch when you can.

Roger

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1,729 Reply by Roger Guppy

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I see one big problem here........ If you fall in love with one or both of the instruments you are up the creek without a paddle, you could end up needing psychiatric help, so please be careful.

smile Roger smile

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1,730 Reply by Roger Guppy

(10 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Finger picking, or any other kind of picking (including lead playing) for that matter, I always anchor my hand as I find it gives greater control. However, as I need all fingers for picking, I will not waste one for an anchor but I have the heel/wrist of my hand pressed against the bridge.

Roger

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1,731 Reply by Roger Guppy

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beamer wrote:

(ok I need a cheat sheet for the smily faces.  are there any more than these two?)

Next time you write a new post click on the Smilies at the bottom of the typing box to see all the smilie shirtcuts cool

Roger


Ooooooooooooops "shortcuts" NOT "shirtcuts" lol - Roger's typo - lol

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1,732 Reply by Roger Guppy

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I too think that a phone should be a phone and not have grand ideas about being something else. I invariably call to reply to a text and the camera is an utter waste of time - no viewfinder or zoom, only the stupid screen to see what you are taking - rubbish.

Ed I know where you are coming from. Manufacturers make things so that they cannot be repaired only replaced. They want a 'throwaway society' as there is more profit for them that way.

Roger

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1,733 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Shame on you, you ask for one favourite and then post 13 yourself!!!!!! lol smile wink smile lol


Roger

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1,734 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Welcome to Chordie Desi.,

There is no need to be isolated as you can always get on Skype and join in one of the sessions, time difference permitting of course.

Roger

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1,735 Reply by Roger Guppy

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Without a doubt "Yesterday"

Roger

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1,736 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Welcome to Chordie Jethro,

I escaped from the UK 7 years ago and it is the best thing I have ever done. Wishing you all the best in your adventure 'down under'.

Roger

**Edit to correct spelling**

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1,737 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Very cute but all teeth and claws still, and I have the scrathes to proove it, my little dog Minnie spends her time sat on my lap or behind my when Silkie gets playful but the other cats Garfield and TT can sort her out when she gets too boisterous. However Silkie does like to come for a walk with Minnie, TT and I and is well behaved then.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/7098316075_2bea0b008e_z.jpg

Roger

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1,738 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

I remember him well, his 'Play In A Day' book and his numerous TV appearances.

Roger

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1,739 Reply by Roger Guppy

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My new addition, Silkie. Found wandering the streets of Almancil but now settling in with Minnie, TT and Garfield.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/6949515838_268e620abd_z.jpg

Roger

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1,740 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Depending on the time, I will do my best to participate.

Roger

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1,741 Reply by Roger Guppy

(5 replies, posted in Song requests)

If you can find the song on YouTube, or similar, post a link to it here and see if that helps.

Roger

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1,742 Reply by Roger Guppy

(8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

bunbun wrote:

That is where we get the phrase "Drawn and Quartered". It was expected that the horses could rip the victim apart but it usually took the help of a sword to get the job done.

Here are the details of the punishment "Hanged, drawn and quartered": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanged,_dr … _quartered

None too pleasant.

Roger

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1,743 Reply by Roger Guppy

(1 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi John,

Have you a link for the piece that you can post so we can read it too?

Roger

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1,744 Reply by Roger Guppy

(8 replies, posted in Acoustic)

The name and the price are unimportant in my opinion. If it plays and sounds good, it is good. My 12er is a pre-owned, 70's, Italian made, Melody which came in the shop at much less than yours and, as it happens, we have an Ovation 12er in at the moment which costs 10 times more than mine but I much prefer mine.

Do let us know how 'the trout' gets on with it.

Roger

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1,745 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Hi Gabby,

It is discussed here: http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=18799

Roger

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1,746 Reply by Roger Guppy

(3 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Without seeing the wording of the e-mail you received it is difficult to be sure. Apart from Jeff's comments the other thing that comes to mind is that if you have subscribed to a thread you should get a message if there has been a new post added to it.

Please copy and paste the message you received so we can try and get to the bottom of it.

Roger

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1,747 Reply by Roger Guppy

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Strange that this should come up as my friend Howard was telling me only a couple of days ago about his time in America some years ago when he bought only the second karaoke system to be sold there.

He was asked to do a gig at a veterans care home and one wheelchair bound young man started singing to the songs. The staff were amazed as this guy had never uttered a sound or responded to any other stimulus in his time there. The reaction from many others was very favourable too and a good time was had by all.

Howard never got a repeat gig, the staff were so impressed with the reaction from their patients that they bought their own system to include it as regular therapy.

Roger

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1,748 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

Thoughts and prayers for Tom, his family and friends.

Roger

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1,749 Reply by Roger Guppy

(7 replies, posted in About Chordie)

.....or click on the word "Profile" in the blue band towards the top of this page.

Roger

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1,750 Reply by Roger Guppy

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

mekidsmom wrote:

..........unless the kids are with me, then I often have no choice but to listen to the Justin Beber CD over... and over... and over... and over...  roll

That is parent abuse!! I am sure it is a criminal offence.

Roger

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