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Congrats 1#7. 36 years is something to be proud of. I had 3 great years of marriage between my 2 ex's combined who I was married to for only 20 years! They say marriage is an institution - I just prefer to no longer be institutionalized!
Seriously - good you you and Mrs 1#7, may you enjoy many more!
Arrggghhh!!! This thread is killing me. Jen and I just got back from 2 weeks at Pensacola Beach and visiting our oldest daughter and grand kids in Gulf Breeze. We plan to go back in February and may be there during Chordiestock. Problem is Pensacola is still 450 miles from the Clearwater area and I don't want to miss time with my grand kids as we only see them a couple times a year. Sure hate to miss out on all the fun with my Chordie family but blood is thicker than the liquor which will consumed at casa topdown.
DE
Hmmmm ....... "blood is thicker than liquor" sounds like a hook for a song
DE - seems to me like you ought to haul the whole gang down for the weekend - rent a condo on the beach - the kids will love it, everyone is welcome to sing along. There is a pool right outside where the party will be on saturday - everybody wins!
Thanks everyone - but it's not NGD until it shows up on my door. And no mail tomorrow, so I've got to wait an extra day!
The scale (per the build sheet) is 25.4". Here is a Martin size comparison chart. The J14 is a big guitar, but I'm a pretty big guy, so i don't expect it to be a problem.
Wayne - It's a J14 (fret) body size - 20" length, 16" lower bout width, 4-3/4" deep, total length 40-3/4" - Is that considered a small box? A dread is 20" x 15-5/8"x 4-7/8 x 40-1/2"
Seems like a Big Box to me! Everyone will get a chance to play her in February!
With all these chordians coming to town for chordiestock II, I figured it couldn't hurt to have another guitar around. I've been eying a local Guild that was quite a bit older and at the same time spying this ad for a custom Martin on AGF. Well, tonight I pulled the trigger on the Martin - she looks too good to pass up. I should get her in a week or so.
Specs:
2004 Martin Custom Jumbo
Sitka Spruce top
Honduran Mahogany back and sides
Ebony fretboard and bridge
Bone nut and saddle
Martin gold tuners with large knobs
Tortoise binding
Modified low oval neck profile
1 11/16" nut width
2 1/8" string spacing at the saddle
Depth at tail: 4 3/4"
Depth at heel: 3 7/8"
Lower bout width: 16"
Waist: 9 3/4"
Upper bout width: 11 1/2"
Fishman pickup
Martin original hardshell case (not Thermoplastic) included
Pics:
Amy - The only reason I added Puff was because of the hilarity that ensued at your place with that song. 
I would not bring the Martin (or any other guitar for that matter) without a hard case. If you can't borrow one from a friend, you should be able to get a new one for less than $100. Heck check craigs list -you may be able to pick up a beater with a hard case that fits the Martin.
I will bet LARGE $$$ that Florida will in no way steamroll FSU. I'm almost as confident that FSU will handle Alabama easily for the National Championship. Go Noles!
So should we post up our standard song list +what we are hoping to learn new and see what all we got? I know Wayne has 100's and can probably teach us less talented players a few things as we go LOLOL,, ill post up a new thread after I compile some ideas.
IS IT FEB YET?????
Good idea beamer - I've started a song book for CHORDIESTOCK II, (aptly named CHORDIESTOCK II). Started with simple strummers that are easy to play as a group (and offer more skilled players to grab a lead break). The book is public and can be found here:
http://www.chordie.com/publicbooks.php? … gid=436430
Post a link in this thread if you want to add a song, and I'll slap it in there.
33708 is my zip. I encourage travelers to book early as Feb is peak travel season here. As far as transportation goes, I'm planning a trip to the airport Friday afternoon for pick up and Monday morning for drop off. I could possibly do additional trips depending on my work schedule. Other than that, there is excellent public transportation in the area - Airport shuttles from Tampa and a local bus that cruises all up and down the beach. I think it's $2 each time you get on, but you can cruise the beaches / bars from Clearwater to St. Pete Beach. Great camping in Ft. De Soto park for those interested.
Also - Allegient Air flies from smaller airports directly to St. Pete / Clearwater Airport for uber cheap fares - may be worth looking into to see if they fly to your area.
Though I seem to recall Liz having a couple dances with Roscoe...
Liz is excused - Roscoe is irresistible and gets all the ladies dancing - he is the#1 LBP Stud (just ask him).
Would be great to see you again Joe, and absolutely Matt and his bride (and friends) are welcome as well. There are literally hundreds of hotels within 30 miles - I live on the beach in Florida! I'm pretty much in the middle between Clearwater and St. Pete Beach. I'd recommend the DoubleTree in Reddington Beach - maybe 1.5 miles up the street
I muttered these words while leaving the bus this afternoon after hanging for only a little more than an hour and having only 2 beers. Yesterday was a long night - started drinking bloody mary's before noon, 3 football losses, 2 bands, and many rum drinks, shots and beers later, the evening ended well past the 2nd 2:00 (turned the clocks back). Got up relatively early this morning for the 4 hour drive home.
Yesterday Was a Long Night. I'm no song writer, but would love to see some of you talented folks fill in the blanks.
One more title that needs words - "I Keep On Missing You (But My Aim is Getting Better)"
That's a phenomenal guitar by the way bro.
Thanks Joe - It's a pleasure to hear somebody skilled play her
Awesome beamer! - So glad you are able to make it!
Zurf- The Tee shirt looks great, although I'ff take mine with nothing on the back. Count me in for 1 of the six!
Paul - I've got this 12 string sitting in the corner and she has missed you. I promise, I'll even change the strings for you!.
It's early yet - a little less than 4 months to go, but so far, it seems like there's pretty good interest. Here's the way I see it thus far:
IN: Wayne and Lizzy, Amy, Jeff, Toney - probably a few local friends as well.
LIKELY: Jets, Zurf
POSSIBLY: Beamer, Tubatooter, Old Doll, Per
No response yet: Paul, Guitarpix,, Astro (I gotta email Astro)
Already starting out better than last year, especially if those possible's turn out to be "IN's"
How cool would it be to meet Per (chordie owner)? He has friends in the area is going to try to make it! Old Doll is trying as well!
The clubhouse / pool area will easily fit 40 or 50 - come on chordians - who else is in!
beamer - the LBP is a tiny pub not on a main road. Doubtful that anyn=bony not in the neighborhood knows it - it seats like 30 MAX!
That said, it is the friendliest place you will ever see for a singalong jam!
I sure hope you can make it - it will be fun, I assure you!
beamer - I'm not sure about B&B's, but there are hotels, condos and cottages galore all up and down the beach. It's a very touristy area. I do caution you to reserve a place early as Feb is peak tourist season!
Good for you Roger -I can tell how proud you are of your students.
Had an absolute blast - always good to meet a fellow chordian. Joe is fantastic guitar player and singer - was great to meet him and hear him in person. I absolutely enjoyed meeting Joe's Dad and his friends and hope Matt (the groom) follows up on his promise to visit Mad Beach and bring his guitar! Always good to make new friends.
I planned on staying for a couple hours max. I just got home (after 1 a.m.) - I crashed the wedding party, but was made to feel welcome by everyone attending.
Man, my guitar sounds good when it's played by somebody with real skills!
Zurf -The floor, couch, and tub are all unclaimed and you are welcome as always - maybe i can kick the kid out for the weekend and steal his bed.
Beamer - Tampa airport is very close - maybe a 30 min ride -it's where I fly out of most often. There is room on the floor / couch for you as well. Where would you be flying out of? If you do make it, I encourage you to stay until Monday - Sunday is the open mike at the London Bus Pub which we pretty much took over last year and plan on doing again!
I just found out our own BaldGuitarDude is across the Bay this weekend attending his buddies wedding. He's invited me over and has a guitar with him. I've had an absolute blast every time I've had the opportunity to meet other chordie members and expect tonight to be no different. In fact, I think tonight could be epic! Joe loves to party and is one heck of a guitar player and singer.
It sure can't be worse than sitting here watching my team get a butt whupping!
In a jam session where everyone is invited to play along, doing covers, especially the standards, is almost mandatory. I have never been at at jam session when only originals were played - doesn't seem like that would be much of a jam at all if nobody knows the song.
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