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Thanks folks!

My Washburn is named Victoria.  I love the name and many years ago I had the serious "hots" for a curvaceous lady who's name is Victoria.  <grin>

I listen in my car, unless I remember to bring my cd's.  Basically what drives me crazy is the endless commercials, lack of musical diversity and more than a few DJ's that think they are the greatest wits. 

I would make a lousy DJ, since I wouldn't talk much except to introduce the tune or do news and weather.  As for the commercials, yeah, I know thats capitalism, but, I don't have to listen to it! 

Though I do have awesome memories as a kid in the mid to late 60's listening to AM radio and hearing some awesome tunes and some seriously good radio programs, like WBZ in Boston and Dick Summers (sp?) "Subway or Night Train" radio show. 

<sigh> Those days are long gone!

My teacher would definitely say that is a good way to learn.

Thanks for the responses.  I figured there was probably some who combined both self taught and lessons.   I'm afraid music theory is beyond me at this stage of my life, but, then again, I shouldn't say never.  Maybe when my daughter is off to college and living independently.  I may take some courses like that.  The thought of new vistas opening up for me in music is enticing.
I dream of playing some classical tunes, like "Malaguena" (sp??)  Even playing Mason Williams "Classical Gas" (LOL) or doing Debussy's "Claire de Lune".  Thanks for the ideas, Doug.

Yes, Radchael1975, thats exactly my goal, besides playing for myself as a way of relaxing.  When I went to the local music store to buy strings and was chatting with the owner, he also said that he knew somebody else that did the same.  The guy would come home from work and spend an hour or so, just playing to unwind after a long day.   I'v played for friends a couple of times and it's nice to have an appreciative and generous audience. 

Thanks again!

In my "Old time String band" group class, we have mandolin and violin players (and even an occasional accordion player).  And we do a lot of Irish and Acadian tunes (coastal Canada region) and Scottish tunes that do a lot of ADE.

Yes, I have that as well.  It's the first way I learned to play that tune.  It's a good one for finger picking chords.  Plus it helped me to handle the F chord transition to and from better.

I'll put up the chord progression in a bit.  Just wanted to respond before I forgot.

Senior moment, dude, senior moment!   Old age is a state of mind and I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up!  (53 and still loving life) <grin>   

But, you speak the classic truth, until science and genetics bless us with four arms (or more, like a Hindu God), we can only play one at a time!   Actually if that ever happens, I could be my own Folk group!  LOL

My teacher taught me a bluegrass style of "House of the Rising Sun" that is A, D, E with one G thrown in.

Thanks folks, that was excellent advice and the position shift does work.  Also just practice, practice, practice does eventually give you a feel for how much pressure is needed to make the tune and avoid the death grip. 

Wannaplay, I'v had more than a few give up days.  The thing that keeps me going,  is my love of the music and being able to play the stuff I love.

Hang in there.  It does get better.

My teacher has assured me that with practice and learning just the right amount of pressure to get the note, the "death grip" phase will pass.

There are some good smaller guitars that might suit you well!  My daughter got one for $180 that has a good sound and feels good for her.

Don't give up!