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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.

I like your friend Roger.

I'm dry and warm.  I have no idea what the weather is here today because I've been down in my hidey hole (office) all day.  There was snow on the ground this AM and the kids had a 2 hour delay to the start of school.  But I think the rest of the day hasn't been too bad.  At least, I haven't seen any critters come down into the window well to get out of the rain like they do when the wind and rain are going strong.   

It kind of freaks me out when the feral cats climb down in there and stare at me like I might taste good.

Ugh.  She better go out and get some oranges, ginger ale, and Elijah Craig right quick.  And maybe some food.

The best exchange rates you can get are with a Master Card.  If you can use a Master Card until you get to the U.S. where hopefully exchange rates are a bit more sane, give it a try.

Depends on what you're used to.  I don't expect a hollowbody is any harder than other guitars to play.  If you're used to acoustic and move to a guitar that relies on amplification, you'll have to get used to muting, but that's true of either hollowbodies or electrics.  If you're used to electric, then you'll probably feel right at home, except you'll have to get used to a higher action.  Either of things, I'd think, shouldn't cause trouble beyond a brief adjustment period.

Go to Pandora.com and type in "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" as a seed song for a radio station.  It will likely find some additional songs and artists you will enjoy.

Well there was this time in New Orleans when I saw a light switch covered in duct tape next to the Dippin' Dots stand.  The duct tape looked like it was falling off so I thought I'd help and clean it off.  Turns out to have been a very bad idea.

Mebbe so.  If I am free, I'll pop on.  My funny little honey is not feeling well tonight, so I'm going to let her rest.  Unfortunately, my office is right under our bedroom.  Fortunately, my office is sound insulated.

That's funny.  I didn't even see this message when I pinged you last night.  I just saw that you were on line in the evening and thought I'd check in on you.