I ought to be tired

I just dragged myself out of bed. A large coffee and a couple of aspirins should put me right in short order. A sign of a great night. I do not get a chance to jam with a partner very often, and last night was a blast indeed. Zurf is quite a talented finger picker and also has a great singing voice. It was also the first time I have heard my guitar played by someone other than me, and it sounds even better from a listening perspective than a playing one. I'm sure that also has something to do with the skill of the player.

Zurf is welcome to jam with me any time. I had so much fun, I've really got to see if I can make the next Zurfapalooza.

And thanks so much for introducing me to that wonderful Woodford Reserve. My head may not think so, but that is some fine sippin whiskey.

Sounds like you had a great time.  I am glad you enjoyed it.  Time will heal your party wounds.

No party wounds here.  It was just a small bottle of bourbon, shared, and we took a long time to handle it.  However, knowing that I had to drive back to my hotel room, I also poured a good bit of my glassful into Topdown's glass, which may explain HIS party wounds. 

Thanks to Topdown for the kind words on my playing and singing.  I don't think much of them, but it's pleasing to read that he enjoyed them.  I've been working hard on improving my voice over the past year, with many thanks to Russell Harding who has been very encouraging and made helpful suggestions. 

I very much enjoyed playing the songs we both knew together, really enjoyed Topdown's rhythmic style, and greatly enjoyed playing his amazing graphite guitar. 

- Zurf

Sounds like you guys had a great time!  Cudos to you both for finding a little time to get away from everything and just jam with the guitars and a little bourbon!    Zurf, that almost sounds like a little vacation within the vacation!

Every time I have had the opportunity to play with another has turned out to be a huge benefit and a ton on fun despite my trepidations. I always learn something and even more important, I lose some of my fears (the alcohol might help there). But in reality just to strum along with someone by watching their fingering, recognizing the key, anticipating the chord changes, and to sing along with another who has been there before and will not judge is a huge benefit. I wish I had a regular jam session, I have no doubt it would help me progress that much faster.

I absolutely encourage everyone who might be sitting on the fence to GO FOR IT! I have no doubt you will come out a better player and with more appreciation of your own skills.

Zurf has some pics of our jam - I'm sure they will be posted soon. Any chordians ever in my area, look me up. Steaks are on me.

LOL guys I'd love to jam w/ you but I need what little hair I have left and I think you'd steal it!!!

I've got plenty of hair. On my head, not so much, but everywhere else....

I have a yellow/orange polyester Hawaiiam shirt, but my wive keeps hiding it!!

A cabin on a lake and guitars! Also very jealous!! Great photos, too - some fine shirts, there! Hey, I have a loud shirt and a bald head, I think I would fit in well...