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Well sorry to hear that DE, but I understand - it's a long trip. Still hope you can make it!
In other news.... Paul has confirmed he's gonna make it! All the way from England, one of the chordiestock originals, the man with 12 fingers (at least), Normtheguitar will be here! That alone is worth the price of admission folks!
Damn - I'm gonna have to put new strings on the 12er..... Or I'll make Paul do it himself like last time 
For those of you not on FB - I have put everyone on notice that we are going back to the original campfire style acoustic jams - no amplification!
LOL - love your names and descriptions Zurf! That "Sullen English Guy" is Martin Raggett - he's a great guy, actually very funny in that British sarcastic funny sort of way. He is an exceptional bass player for a heavy rock band with a degree of success in Europe - check out High Treason on utube - I bet Beamer would love it. He has been here for the past 6 weeks - just left on Monday.
The "Handsome Guy who sings and plays unreasonably well" is Greg Milo. He should be back this year. And Mr Somethingorother is Jeff Graves - another fantastic player with an unbelievable guitar collection - he has a friend opened a used guitar store and I joked he started his business with Jeff's hand me down's alone. No joke - I visited his house and there was an entire room filled with guitars that were on his "ready to let go" list.
^ Always room for you Zurf, you know that! 
neophytte wrote:Being half a world away kinda counts me out 
Neo - I have hosted travelers from England and Portugal. If you ever made it, you would get the prize for most distance traveled! It's a long way to, but I can assure you a great time!
joeyjoeyjoey wrote:Im interested. As you may know, I can`t drive for awhile. Are there any airports around?? If I had to fly. Any motels in the area??
JoeyX3 - Tampa Bay Airport (TPA) and St. Pete / Clearwater airport are both very convenient. I typically make a pick up and drop off at TPA on Thursday and Monday and uber and shuttles are readily available. I live on the beach, so there are many lodging options. Of course, I will also be happy to put you up here on an air mattress or spare bed if I have one.
Here's a group shot from last year
We are about 2 months away. I made an event page on FB and invited everybody I knew on there, but I thought I'd bump this up for the chordie folks who aren't on FB. Let us know if you plan on making it! Dirty Ed?
I may have found the perfect way to bring in the New year for old farts like me. I plan on visiting some local British friends who ring in the year with a live feed from England. That'll be 7:00 pm here. Allows me to drive home before the drunks hit the road and I'm sure to be in bed long before the ball drops in NY. I just hope I'm sleeping soundly enough so I'm not bothered by the fireworks.
Weather here is perfect - high near 70, although we do expect a chill later in the week - lows in the 30's. Brrrrrrrr
Happy New Year everyone!
Hi Curt - My suggestion is that you come to Choridestock in March. You will meet folks from all over this great country of ours and get to learn all about them while enjoying good music and adult beverages! Of course, I am somewhat biased in my opinion because I love living in Florida, but paradise isn't for everyone
Got a story about Danny Boy as well. Many years ago I was fortunate to be able to get a Tee Time at the famous Bethpage Black golf course in Long Island, NY (My uncle lives there and knows people ). Anyway, the clubhouse is an old stone or brick building with 30'+ high ceilings and wonderful acoustics. I'm guessing someone lost a bet, but after the round a guy a few tables down from us stands up and belts out a beautiful A cappella version Danny Boy in this crowded bar - the entire bar was silenced and gave him an awesome round of applause when he finished. It was a moment I will likely never forget.
Zurf wrote:Topdown liked that verse so well that he adds it whenever he sings that song now, too.
While I am flattered by the mention, to say I "sing" anything is quite a leap I do very much enjoy that verse though
My fav version of The Band Waltzing Maltida is by Liam Clancy - the emotions he brings to the tune gives me goose bumps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFCekeoSTwg
I use Car Wax on one of my guitars regularly. Being an old car guy, my go to products are typically from Meguiars.
Of course, that guitar is my CA - completely made out of Carbon Fiber.
I bet beamer could put a real nice polish on that one - next time he makes it to chordiestock!
VERY Cool DE! Good looking young lad, no surprise, he comes from good stock. You have every right to brag!
Great song and wonderful video Jim. Nice looking family you have there.
Quite a nice compliment Roger - good for you!
Welcome CL - As Jim says, I am the host of an annual gathering of chordie folks (and others) in March at my place in Madeira Beach (Tampa Bay area). I hope you consider joining us at the next one. I can pretty much assure you of a good time!
^ I may need to show up at one of your rodeo gatherings - it would be nice to drive away with a kayak. And like Zurf says, if any chordians can make it here for chordiestock, you will be welcomed with a free place to crash - and it is possible, maybe even likely, that you will walk away with a used guitar - there certainly has been more than a few instruments that have changed hands in previous chordiestock events!
Sometimes I "like" and post on soundcloud, sometimes I make a comment on chordie. I must say I don't listen to every recording, but when I do, I usually comment - from the good ole USA. I don't participate primarily because I cannot stand to hear my poor singing and playing, but if you come to chordiestock, I'll certainly belt it out!
One of the "Original Chordiestockers", in fact the individual possibly most responsible for this annual gathering, recently sent me a message inquiring about the dates for next year's event. Sounds like he is planning to make another trip across the pond! I thought I'd post the dates here for anyone else who needs to make plans. Every year has been better than the last, so I hope lots of chordie folks can make it and we can continue that trend!
More details and FB invites to follow as we get closer. The guy in question is in the photo below - He's the one who isn't me.
Condolences to you and your family Beamer.
Acoustic Guitar Forum has an active "for sale" section, although it is primarily (surprise!) for acoustic guitars. Reverb is an awesome place to buy and sell. There are also Gibson and Martin forums that have for sale sections.
I watched this over 2 nights - amazing craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing TF!
Great job on the vids UJB, I've been enjoying them. It would be neat to do something similar at Chordiestock, but I'm not sure I have the patience . Hope some of you can make it to Florida next year for CSVI the weekend of 3/17/18.
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