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Thanks for all the advice!!! I can't pull off the A-shape barre at this point. This is my first venture with more than one barre chord. I'll keep at it and it will happen.

I totally see your point CJ. BUT... there are lots of less fortunate people out there that can never have luxuries, i.e. a guitar. Somewhere out there is a young kid with the talent to be the next Hendrix and change music forever. Without opportunity he will never realize this talent. So a guitar that hangs on the wall because of sentimental reasons is depriving someone of a gift that could impact thousands of people. Yes I know this little story is an extreme case but I see the betterment of people over a person. Even if this guitar was given to just a random person that learns to play it. While not changing the world I'm 100% positive it would affect more than just that person.

I hear ya!!!!! I find very often that I'm too tired at the end of the day to do anything. alot of times I'll nod off in front of the computer. I have realized that I'm not playing as much as I used to or want to. I used to not miss more than 3 days a week but now it's more like 4 and for only 30 - 45 mins instead of a full hour +. I think it is just how life goes. The important things you make time for. The things that can be put off often are. I know that as of late I have been busier with other things so that's where my time and energy is going. Most days I think about playing all day when I'm working, but when I get home I just don't feel like it. It's just a phase and will pass. So in the words of Naolslager " Get back to playing".

But Deadstring, do you have a mug or tie that states that you are the greatest? With out one of those trophies you are an impostor yourself.

First thing I thought was the vent like Tyson. I've never come across a plugged vent but I know it does happen. To find out which vent is for what, cap them off one at a time and see which other sinks drain slow. That's the reason for vents, air behind water lets it drain properly. Like when pouring milk, if you try to dump it out you cut off the air going into the jug and it will glug out, if you pour slowly and let the air rush in it doesn't glug. I also thought of the bladder as Pix did. I've used them before and they are much easier and cleaner than a snake. As for the back pressure, it could be the air from the vent forcing the water back instead of going down the drain. Because you have a stoppage somewhere as soon as you make an opening, i.e. taking off the trap, you provide an escape and so your trap has now become your drain. The washing machine drain line should have it's own vent since it puts out so much water. I would first try the bladder down the drain in question. Is there a cleanout  somewhere at that drain? If so use it.  Let us know how it goes.

Welcome Darlene!!!!

If you can access the net on your Ipad then you can use your songbook on it as well.

It's been awhile since we've heard anything about the package. Hmmmm, let's let Zurf answer this one.

It's been out for years. I watched it on cable so I'm sure it will be on again.

Usually when I am going to watch a video I will pause it and let it load up for a few minutes. That way I can watch it as it loads the rest of the way. No stopping and starting. Hope that helps.

I don't mean to knock you Auxi, but really????? You've conquered guitar and now don't see the point in playing? Don't know how long you've been playing but you can play most songs? Either you are a prodigy, have been playing for 60+ years or you're leaving something out.

There have been some great suggestions about other styles to learn already mentioned. I'll add the blues. It's all about scales.