That's a darn shame when anyone cuts their own life short. The world has much to offer, even when it seems that it hasn't.
2,351 2013-02-18 11:40:55
Re: Country singer Mindy McCready dead at 37 (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
2,352 2013-02-17 18:20:46
Re: Reaching a plateau (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to the Chordie forum babblinidiot. Keep up the good work and keep checking in and contributing here.
2,353 2013-02-17 14:28:23
Re: Stopping by (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
We are doing just fine, but missing some of our old friends. Hannah Beth, Old Doll, and some guy Alan don't come around much anymore. At least Facebook lets us keep up with a few of you.
2,354 2013-02-16 20:01:53
Re: Chordiestock 2013 t-shirts (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
OK. I've found Fruit of the Loom t-shirts for $5 each.
Jeff - If you have an iron at your condo, and if there's a Wal-Mart in your area, I'll wait until Friday upon arrival to buy the shirts so that I have less to pack. Unless you already have plans for Friday evening the 22th that would preclude ironing some shirts. I can print out the logos and bring them with me then apply them when I get there, if that works for you.
I just made the first shirt, and it looks pretty good.
- Zurf
2,355 2013-02-16 18:53:31
Re: Silly little things (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's very generous, and I'll take you up on it. I fish mostly smallmouth. Virginia's trout water is a couple hours drive to the Blue Ridge, but the Potomac borders my town and there are two tributaries that run through the town, all of which hold smallies.
- Zurf
2,356 2013-02-16 17:17:48
Re: Its Not Chordiestock 2013, but ........ (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm not surprised that you're well received. Dirty Grandma Ed has a ring to it.
2,357 2013-02-16 17:15:22
Re: Silly little things (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I don't tie my own flies. I should, because it would give me something to do when I have insomnia. But that's the only time I have to do little fidgety things. Normally I take that free time to do the mending and watch conspiracy shows on TV (Ancient Aliens, Finding Bigfoot, Behind the Bible, etc.).
2,358 2013-02-16 13:18:50
Re: Silly little things (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Whitewater - I know that feeling and love it too. I also really love the first paddle stroke of any river trip for much the same reason. It means that I've finally gotten to the river and am going to have an adventure.
2,359 2013-02-16 13:11:48
Re: chordie vs ultimate guitar (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yeah. The folks on this site are encouraging and humble and helpful. I haven't participated much on UG. They've got lots of songs there, though.
2,360 2013-02-16 12:25:03
Re: BEST LIVE ROCK ALBUMS (32 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
James Taylor Live. I don't listen to Rock much, so that's my contribution of the best live album I have in my collection. I used to have an LP of Bob Seger Live Tonight and that was real good.
2,361 2013-02-16 12:21:37
Re: Its Not Chordiestock 2013, but ........ (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Those sound like terrific sets. That sounds like a really cool sort of event. Whose sponsoring it? Is it a local arts initiative, or did the managers of the coffeehouse come up with it? Either way, or some other, it's neat to think how they'll tie all the senses together.
2,362 2013-02-15 18:22:27
Re: Reaching a plateau (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Scales until you're sick of them. Then learn a song that's completely out of your wheelhouse. For instance if you usually play bluegrass, then take on a death metal lick. Or if you usually play stadium rock, give Wagon Wheel a try. Do something to make your brain ache and your fingers frustrated.
2,363 2013-02-15 16:43:33
Re: Hiatus (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Ugh. Good luck. Whatever you do, keep it clean. Hand wounds can get infected easily because they touch so much miscellaneous stuff.
2,364 2013-02-15 16:42:30
Re: Boss RC-3 looping pedal (4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I moved this topic from Chat Corner to this forum because I think it's more likely to get a thorough answer here.
Regards,
Zurf
2,365 2013-02-15 15:42:07
Re: Hiatus (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Time to pull out the four chords and the truth songs that you play open. Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, John Prine, and Guy Clark have been waiting for you.
2,366 2013-02-15 12:12:32
Re: Silly little things (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
LOL.
It's funny how these things go together. For my trip down to Chordiestock, I plan to take a fly rod and some flies. I'll buy a cheap knife while I'm there and abandon it when I leave so I don't have to check any luggage. I first looked up the rules on guitars, and Delta says that they can be carryon, though they reserve the right to gate check them. Perfect. Then I looked up the rules on flies, which refered me to the TSA web site. The TSA website instructs people to pack flies in with their carry-on luggage to keep damage to a minimum. So I'm going to load up a small box or two with some flies to use down there and fit them in my guitar case.
- Zurf
2,367 2013-02-15 12:11:32
Re: Fun Facts about Chordie.com Members (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Astronomikal wrote:
Zurf wrote:I changed my title on account of Z's findings.
Whoa! Credit where it's due there, bro!
bensonp wrote:Thanks for doing this Astro
You're quite welcome.
Roger Guppy wrote:Interesting info, although I am afraid that the start dates are arbitrary. There were major changes that were made to Chordie in March 2006 and everyone got given that as a start date.
Yes, I figured that. In fact I almost mentioned it during the original post, but decided against it. I could tell that there had to have been a database reset or something equally as radical on 4 Mar 06 because hundreds of people "joined" on that date, and I realized that couldn't be real.
Correction. I changed my title based on Astro's findings. :-)
2,368 2013-02-15 12:09:24
Re: Setting a goal (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Dirty Ed wrote:
Zurf wrote:Fire art wrote:That sounds real scary
I have found the Skype jams to be nothing but encouraging. Letters on a screen from handles have become characteristic thoughts from genuine friends with names. Paul (Normtheguitar), Amy (Mekidsmom), Jeff (Topdown), Jeff (Jets60), Ken (Dirty Ed), Chris (Guitarpix) I've all met in person, shaken their hands or given them hugs, met some of their spouses and children, and some have been to my home or I to theirs. You should definitely join in. Dirty Ed, Jets60, KAP54 are all songwriters whose music you will only have the chance to hear from a stage or on Skype. Frequently there's more talking than playing. Though it's focus is music, it isn't all about music. One thing is sure - you will never find a more appreciative and encouraging audience.
For full disclosure, I've known Dirty Ed for years before Chordie and think of him as kind of a crazy uncle though we don't share any blood. We do share Yeungling, which we put in our blood when together, so maybe that's it.
Have I told you lately that you're my favorite nephew? However, you're still not mentioned in my will .
DE
That's why I bring you beer when we camp together. A quick story on Dirty Ed. He keeps a tidy campsite. At one week long event I showed up on Thursday while Dirty Ed was out on the river. I put two cases of Yeungling lager on his campsite's table. I was setting up my camp when I heard some rumbling from a truck with the unique rattle caused by fishing rods, paddles, and beer cans rolling around in the bed on a bumpy dirt road. Then I heard DE's big voice say, "Big D's made it." (He calls me Big D) Whoever was with him said, "How do you know?" Then DE says, "Because there's fresh beer at my camp."
2,369 2013-02-15 02:32:25
Re: Silly little things (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Too bad no one makes a packable guitar that'll fit in a fly vest.
You just need a big enough fly vest.
2,370 2013-02-14 13:23:41
Re: Fun Facts about Chordie.com Members (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I changed my title on account of Z's findings.
2,371 2013-02-14 12:21:35
Re: Fun Facts about Chordie.com Members (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Upyerkilt and James McCormick haven't posted in years. It's been a while for Old Doll as well. It's cool to see their names pop back up.
2,372 2013-02-12 18:16:27
Re: Chordiestock 2013 t-shirts (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm not sending it to you by e-mail Jets60. I'll print one out for you on transfer paper and then you have to come get it. I'll bring out the space heater, maybe crank up the fireplace, and we'll have our own semi-tropical retreat in my family room. Bring your beautiful wife and we'll have some appetizers and drinks.
- Zurf
2,373 2013-02-12 15:53:48
Topic: Chordiestock 2013 t-shirts (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Mekidsmom, despite her not attending (insert weeping emoticon here) has prepared a design that will work for a t-shirt. It's more a pocket sized design than for a whole big t-shirt. So I'll try and price up some pocket-t's, which are just right for those of us who use "cheaters" anyway. I haven't checked the prices, so I can't tell you what it'll cost for me to prep the shirts for delivery.
If you're going to be there, tell me your size. If you can't make it and want a copy of the logo, let me know and I'll e-mail the logo and give you instructions on how to make your own (assuming MKM doesn't mind).
- Zurf
2,374 2013-02-12 01:07:53
Re: A good turn of events. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
WOW! She's a brook Trout no more. Now she's a big lunker of a lake Trout.
2,375 2013-02-11 22:02:51
Re: Classical Guitar Strings (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Well, the fish wouldn't see your guitar coming. That's for sure.