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2009-03-31 16:00:21

badeye wrote:

Hey Raven Lady, how are ya? Here in Nova Scotia we've had a recycleing program for four years now and it works great. Everybody particapates and we even have garbage police that come around and tag your bags if not right, I think three times getting tagged and you get fined. The program works well and even employes a good size work force. Before when you could throw all garbage in a dark bag the fill stations were overflowing and not a good place, Today the sites are controlled and very tidy with a compost site that makes the best earth for gardens, lawns and such. Everybody should particapate in recyling, it works.
tea's on.. Badeye

I'm fine Badeye. How 'bout you? Ready for spring but that's another topic.......I was home in 1999 and 2000 and Halifax already had that program in place. I thought it was wonderful! They talked about limiting how many bags you could throw out a week here, getting charged if you were over but it never got off the drawing board. I thought that would have been a good thing too. Our recycling program will be everything except food materials for composting. I guess they're hoping people will do that themselves at home.

Put the kettle on. I'll be right over for my cuppa.

Raven

2009-03-31 15:36:23

That's hilarious Old Doll! Caught in the Act, so to speak. I just read about this Virus actually. And yup, they are hoping as long as your anti virus is updated etc, it will be OK.

Love the quote from your son in IT Doug. Tee hee hee........Good luck everyone.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-31 15:28:46

Old Doll wrote:

I am fanatical about turnning off switches. I do have energy savers where possible.
I recycle , reuse, or gift what i dont need. if i cook to much food , then a neighbour who has lots of children benifits.
I have a composter, use egg shells to deter slugs, dont drive a 4 wheel drive to the local shops. But I do spend a lot of time on this PC writing .
Am i just fooling myself then ? . Does anyone know what a PC uses electricity wise ?
I personally would like to see the big Food chains contribute more ecologically. We dont need our food in layers and layers of wrapping.
Give me the farmers markets any ole day of the week.
Every hour of every day should be the Focus. . i guess we have to start somewhere though.
Old Doll.

Hey Old Doll, my hubby and I are like you. We reduce, reuse and recycle everything, compost, use a clothesline to dry our clothes, sit with candles on or no lights lots, use our natural gas fireplace to heat our home and anything else we can think of. I feel good about that.

As for the rest of you negative nellies! Shame on you. Yes maybe 1 hour a year isn't going to make that much difference and maybe the power up after the hour was more significant than what was saved. Hopefully people kept going after the 1 hour, I know we did. And yes maybe in future years it will be advertised for more than just 1 hour but at least it's a start and it gets people thinking, ya know? Every little bit helps as far as I'm concerned.

The one thing that really disturbs me is garbage day on our street. All of the homes are bigger than ours (another way we help, heating a smaller home) and have at least 2-4 kids per family. All of the parents are younger than us so I always thought they would be the ones to really get in on the recycling bandwagon. NOPE! You should see the stuff they throw out each week. We hate to throw out anything. We barely have 1 bag a week to toss out. These young parents don't recycle anything. What are they teaching their kids? Fortunately our city is starting a bluebox recycling program this spring.

OK, rant over.

Heather

2009-03-31 14:32:21

Guitarpix wrote:

Hey Micky,
You've already got some good suggestions... I checked out the Ibanez and it looks good. Ibanez uses a 1 11/16 neck which is fairly narrow but the ones I've owned had a slightly chunkier neck profile that made the fret board seem wider and easier to fret than most 1 11/16. They play more like a 1 3/4 neck... The Fishman electronics on them have always sounded good to me plugged in as well. It is an all laminate guitar, or I assume it is because they don't use the word solid anywhere in the description, So it won't really age and improve with time and the tone may be a little thin unplugged but most thinner profile guitars are going to have that problem anyway. A plus side to the laminate is that it won't really affect how it sounds plugged in and a full laminate guitar is much stronger and more stable, making it better suited for traveling or playing outdoors.
The yamaha apx line looks real good as well. I've never played one so I can't offer many details but I have heard lots of people brag on them. Ovation is also a good choice. They have a thinner neck profile so you may want to try one first but they are great guitars. Excellent plugged in and will probably have a better acoustic tone than most thinner profile guitars, especially in the bass range. They're built tough and handle heavy strumming well. Some people find the bowl back uncomfortable to play, especially while sitting, so ,again, be sure to try one first.
The Taylors are also great! The models raven suggested would work well for you! Also the Big Baby! They sound remarkably good for a smaller bodied guitar and is a very popular choice for many. I'd also keep my eye out for anything in the Godin line (Seagull, Art & Lutherie, Simon & Patrick, Norman). The folk models with spruce top would be next to the top of my list of recommendations.. Great bang for the buck! A great tone plugged in and they are exceptional acoustically, for this price range. Okay, I've rambled on enough...:)
These are only MY opinions and everyone has different preferences, So It's always best to try before you buy! That said, a lot of us just don't have that option without several hours drive time. If you're not sure, and are going to order one, I'd suggest considering used! Buying used (online or locally) can save you you a lot of money! This allows you to get more for your money or just get a good deal on the same model and if it doesn't suit you, you can sell it without that initial loss from a new guitar. Maybe even turn a profit... -Pix

Excellent Advice Guitarpix. My girlfriend has the Taylor Big Baby and loves it! The one thing my guitar guys said when I traded in my Takamine was this. At least I bought a solid top in the Takamine. I'd be nervous buying anything that didn't have at least a solid top to it. Better sound, IMO, lasts longer and better resale value too. Boy you've got a big decision to make there Micky. Can't wait to see what you end up with.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-29 21:07:41

Sure is Al. We have a grand old time together.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-29 16:53:12

upyerkilt wrote:

well i am a bit late to do the earth hour thing as it is now Sunday.
So was it just lights or was it all electrical appliances?
I wish the pub i was in last night at 8:30 had the lights off and the TV, that way I would not have seen Scotland get gubbed 4-0 by the Dutch.
I dont think they should have had an earth hour it should have been a full 24 hours.
how to spend it? play the guitar!!

Ken

Hey Ken, We turned off anything that wasn't necessary, including the tv and stereo. The more the merrier, right? I posted some pics on my blog of our night. http://heather-ravenlady.blogspot.com/ Next year I'll try and remind everyone sooner, so more of us can participate and share our stories.

Hey Badeye, I hope you got those dishes cleaned up by now.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-29 16:49:04

alvee33 wrote:

You mean you haven't heard me rave about my Yamaha APX500 (no it's not a bike)! I love it, it cost me £200. Or rather it cost Mrs alvee33 £200 as 40th birthday prezzy a couple of years ago.
Nice low action. Very easy to play, even with my small hands. Sounds great unplugged or plugged. Built-in tuner is a brilliant feature.
http://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/electro … tic_guitar

I love the fact that it has a built in tuner, Al. Paul's acoustic bass has that. Definitely a great item to have.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-29 16:08:18

Happy Belated! All the best.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-29 16:06:43

Well there ya go Micky. Now things are starting to roll. Good luck

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-29 16:05:06

By all accounts it was a huge success this year! http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/art … wD977M7L00 Here's a good article on it.

I know I felt good doing my part this year.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-29 04:08:57

Well Boys. We had a very successful Earth Hour, lights out! (I might even post some pics I took tomorrow)

Cheers!

2009-03-28 16:01:26

Hi All,

Just wanted to see if anyone else around the world is going to be doing the Earth Hour tonight.

25 ways to mark Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour is a global WWF climate change initiative. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM to show their support for action on climate change.

Here are some ideas for how to spend the hour:
Attend local Earth Hour events - or organize one. Add your event, or get details on events near you at Events.EarthHourCanada.org.
Go outside and look at the stars.
Find a great viewing spot to see your town or city go dark at 8:30 p.m.
Take pictures and post them to the Earth Hour Facebook page.
Go for a lantern walk through a park.
Patronize local restaurants and businesses taking part in Earth Hour.
Gather your family or friends for a candle-lit dinner.
Meet your neighbours at a street or block party.
Have an acoustic music jam.
Talk to your children about how much electricity your family uses. Brainstorm ways to reduce it.
Tell ghost stories.
Listen to the birds, bats or other wildlife.
Play flashlight tag.
Turn your thermostat down by 1 degree. And leave it there.
Play Pictionary with glow-in-the-dark markers.
Change all your light bulbs to energy-efficient versions.
Have a night game of shinny with a glow-in-the-dark puck or ball (wear reflective vests).
Take a walk in the moonlight.
Have a candlelit bath.
Put a glow stick on your dog's collar or leash and go for a walk.
Toast marshmallows over a tea light candle.
Get out your Ouija board.
Have a wine or scotch tasting in the dark.
Get out the sleeping bags and camp out.on the living room floor.
Make a list of ways you could reduce your energy consumption every hour of every day.

Paul and I are going to have a candlelit dinner and then have an acoustic jam by candlelite. What's everyone else going to do?

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-28 15:11:46

Hey Micky,

I have a Taylor Acoustic/Electric that I love. http://www.taylorguitars.com/Guitars/100-200/200/214ce/ Here's a link with the specs and suggested retail price. It's more than you're looking to pay but they do have less expensive acoustic/electric ones as well. Check out the 100ce or 200ce series. I traded in my old acoustic Takamine so I only paid around $750 CAD for mine. I also have a great guitar shop and the boys always give me an extra discount. Shop around though. You never know what you'll find. I know Fender make acoustic/electric's as well as Takamine and a host of others. The only problem is that once you want to add the electric component, the price goes up significantly. Best thing is to go out and shop around, play some and see what fits you. My Takamine was a smaller body but after my playing started to improve I found it too small, so you might want to consider that. And the more you can pay up front the better quality guitar you're going to get. Which will make it easier to play and then you'll want to play it more. So spend as MUCH as you can and get a good one. It will pay off in the long run. Good Luck!

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-26 04:56:46

ozymandias wrote:

Western Canada, Eastern Canada, if I'm in either one of these days, I'll let you know! Now that would be a vacation, traveling and jamming, what more could one want. <bliss>
I also have Gmail; sdozymandias24@gmail.com
I also just started a facebook account:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=ho … ef=profile
It's not for social networking as much as it's just another way to keep up with friends. Even my guitar teacher is on there. It's a bit of an experiment and therapy for a Luddite and technophobe like myself!

Not much else. Good friends, good music, food and drink.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-26 04:54:43

badeye wrote:

RavenLady wrote:
Hey Badeye, don't steal my company! Although I am from Halifax originally and the East Coast will always be near and dear to my heart.
Cheers
Heather
sorry bout that Raven Lady, want a cup of tea........
just being down east.... lol
Badeye.

Put the kettle on, I'd love a cup of tea luv.

Cheers Heather

2009-03-25 19:16:12

Hey Badeye, don't steal my company! Although I am from Halifax originally and the East Coast will always be near and dear to my heart.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-25 19:01:45

That's awesome! Don't worry about a guitar though. I have 3! 1 acoustic and two electric! Weee.......Well it's a date for sure then. Next time you're on your way here we have to get together!

Cheers
Heather

P.S. I just sent you an email with some pics of BC.

2009-03-25 18:49:28

You'll have to drop in for a jam and visit the next time you're up this way.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-25 18:03:19

Zurf wrote:

If I were to be forced to move to Canada but could have my wish of locations, it would definitely be coastal British Columbia. There's the Cascade mountains, more salmon than you can shake a stick at (and I would very much enjoy shaking a particular 9' 6wt Temple Fork Outfitters stick at them), and sea kayaking with whales, plus it never gets terribly hot or terribly cold. Hard to beat.
- Zurf

Yup I love BC as well. I live in Alberta, the province next to it. My husband and I have many family and friends there, all over. Even on Vancouver Island and Thetis Island. We vacation there every chance we can get. Interior BC is gorgeous too with all the lakes and the climate is pretty great, especially in the summer but can get a ton of snow in the winter. Still milder than here in AB. No Hurricanes on the coast of BC either. Some good storms, nonetheless. My sister has a kayak and loves it. We hope to move to BC in a few years.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-25 17:57:57

Ta Da! That's awesome Zurf!

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-25 13:47:14

:) We welcome you anytime Zurf and Wife. Pretty sweet up here. You could move to British Columbia for similiar weather that you have in Virginia.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-25 13:40:00

Nice Axe Topdown.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-24 19:58:47

Zurf wrote:

Check out "Cash Unearthed." It's a retrospective box set of his ten years with America records. All produced by Rick Rubin. Next time I've got $80 sitting around doing nothing, I'm likely to buy it. He did four albums, each with the usual twelve or fifteen songs. However, they recorded 80 or so songs for each. Cash Unearthed includes many of the songs that weren't put on albums. It was wrapped up and on its way to Johnny Cash for final approval, but he died while it was on its way. They've finally released it.
The only song I've heard off of it is "Heart of Gold", and that song alone is worth the $80 to have the album. (Of course I could by that song alone as an MP3 for $1, but what's the fun in that?).
- Zurf

I just checked iTunes and it's only $49.99 Canadian on there. Hm???? You should check it out if you have iTunes. Looks amazing! Cheers Heather

2009-03-24 16:31:37

Zurf wrote:

It was Johnny Cash's final album on America Records. I don't recall the name of it, but it has a black and white picture of Johnny sitting in a chair outside an old barn as the cover. One of the best albums in my collection. Johnny Cash's "Spiritual" is awesome, as is "Unchained." That album doesn't have "I Won't Back Down" on it, but it does have "Southern Accent" originally by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are the backup band. Tom Petty sings backup on much of it. Very good album.
- Zurf

Hey Zurf the Johnny Cash album that won the Grammy was "Unchained". Rick Rubin produced it and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers backed up on it. But no it doesn't have "I won't back down on it". Great album though.

Cheers
Heather

2009-03-24 06:10:36

I think Tom Petty said that he sang it with such authoritity that he wished he hadn't done it. I couldn't find a video of Johnny singing it live but here's a tribute and you can hear Tom Petty singing back up. Tom Petty and his band recorded it with him plus a whole album of Johnny's that won a Grammy. Can't remember the name but Tom is quoted as saying it's the best album he's ever done. Very cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiLiTpBfpQM

Cheers
Heather

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