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In the 60's and early 70's, most of us wanna be's relied on learning from each other. I believe Woodstock started most of it.
A lot of people stopped playing but many of us kept going on regardless of what life dealt us. Over the years I've stopped playing for periods of time, but when I saw a new guitar I liked, I started playing again. Along with the interest of a lot of younger people wanting to learn what ever it is that I know. And then came the internet, which made so many things possible for us that were self taught. New chords, new equipment, new possibilities. Whether it be learning a new song, just finding all the old music or trying to keep up with all the new stuff from the many, many talented new artists. Maybe stumbling upon Chordie gave us a new place to go. The chance to share what we play and listen to with everyone else out there that feels the same in some way as us.
During many experiences in our lives, there is a song or songs, that we can just mellow out and relate that music to what ever it is that has happened. After 35 years of playing, all for fun and personal satisfaction, I find it awesome that a website like Chordie
is available for all of us. So much stuff, so little time. My advice to all the younger folks, whatever happens in your daily lives, try to keep up the interest in playing. Over the years your experience alone will be priceless.

ozymandias wrote:

It is funny how the National Football League keeps trying to push American Football on European.  The two games played at Wembley stadium attract people, but people who just want to see what it's all about.  I mean, from everything I'v read and heard, Europeans don't give a crap about it.  So I can understand your feelings about it.  So no offense taken and I'v played the game as a teenager.  I do prefer Baseball and Basketball myself.  And I'v played soccer, not interested in watching the game, I'd rather play. 

They want Soccer and Rugby.  Your right it's just a game, I have my favorite teams, but, if they don't win......ok.  If they do win like the Boston Celtics did last years NBA championship, I'm happy, but I keep it in perspective.

I used to love watching baseball and wished that it was big over here. I would much have rathered played that than rounders in school.

And loads of folk like american football over here, they show the superbowl every year and I know quiet a lot that stay up to watch it and have an all night party for it.

Ken

Hi Guys,

New to here [1st day, 1st post actually]...

I've wanted to learn guitar for at least 5 years and am taking instruction since Oct [raging I didnt start all those years ago, I'm addicted].  Practicing hard and went to an instructor so I could learn the right way from the start [didnt want to pick up bad habits if thats possible].  My problem now is I want to run before I can walk never mind crawl...

Respect to all you self taught musicians...

I honestly don't give a rats arse either way. I'm gonna put some $$$ down on the squares deal thingy and hope the numbers match where my initials are inserted..........

I'm slated to play a pre-superbowl brunch gig at the Embassy Suites Hotel just down the road from Raymond James stadium in Tampa, FL. The hospitality industry is booming down here. It's utterly amazing to me how much money people spend to watch a game. I'm not complaining though............ I hope I get the names of the teams right. It is the Pittsburg Pirates and the Arizona Wildcats, right?...;>}

What I like about inauguration day isn't all the pomp and circumstance.  It's the lack of gunfire.  An orderly transition of power and authority from one individual to another.  Even sometimes people who don't like each other very much.  In the history of the world, that is an unusual event.  Some few countries have it regularly.  Then again, many countries do not.  Then there are countries which have, for all intents and purposes, no government whatsoever.  Somalia comes to mind.  So, there's that.  Don't think I'm not grateful for this level of order and calm. 

My neighbor campaigned hard for then Senator Obama.  I intend to invite she and her husband over for a cocktail this evening.  They can toast now President Obama, and while I don't have strong feelings one way or the other for President Obama, I will be happy to drink a toast to President Bush becoming FORMER President Bush. 

What is an appropriate song for a day like this I wonder?  Perhaps Age by Jim Croce, "Now I'm in my second circle and I'm heading for the top.  I've learned a lot of things along the way.  I'll be careful while I'm climbing because it hurts a lot to drop.  And when you're down, nobody gives a d*** anyway."  (hope that's not violating the Chordie rule of too many lyrics - proper credit is given)

- Zurf

ozymandias wrote:

, if there's a tune I like I'll try it.

I'm with you Ozymandias,

  If it's played with strings and you can tap a toe to it.... I'm in!

Take Care;
Doug

As a cop myself, you'd handcuff the wrist to the belt ... I'd never handcuff someone to the armrest as your looking at a lawsuit if you get into an accident and he's "stuck" with the car ... as far as mucic, I'd keep what I had on the radio, which was usually a hard rock or metal station ... if he doesnt like it, he's not going anywhere anytime soon and it's only a short ride to the cell