I now have a musical instrument that suits me, but I have yet to find a kayak that would seem suitable for "a little thing" like me!  Ha, all 6'3" and 350 lbs of me!  Just a little thing, huh?   So, I just keep floating in my ten year old Coleman Crawdad flatbottom and dragging it across the riffles.  You didn't need that new guitar anyway Dirty Ed, as you make just wonderful music with what you have!

I am so envious and sorry that I didn't try to make it to this with what seems like ALL OF YOU FINE FOLKS!  Great pictures Amy!  I did make it to a fishing rodeo Dirty Ed had here in Ohio and can attest that the time around the "campfire" each night was absolutely amazing, inspirational and educational.  Dirty Ed has some great songs that I am sure he shared; especially Pistol Don!  Glad everybody had a great time.  Wish I had been there!  Maybe another time!  Good job Zurf putting it together.

Good luck with the interview; hope all goes well with your options.  Sounds like deadstring can show you the options in that neck of the woods.

From my experience; aren't most of us originally from England or one of your neighboring countries?  LOL  Chordie is such a big family and the internet makes us all neighbors, regardless of the miles between us!

First, hats off to Dirty Ed for all the work he did to put this event on!  I really enjoyed what little time I was able to spend; camped two nights, floated and fished one day and joined in on the jam for two nights.  Although I still consider myself a newbie, I was welcomed openly and after passing a couple times early when it came to me, I then jumped in and did my thing (whatever that is!)  When I first told them to "go ahead" and pass me by until I got comfortable, I was told that I must quit calling people a "Goat Head". I LOVED IT!  Some very talented pickers and musicians graced the presence of all of us.  Dirty Ed is one tremendous songwriter and doesn't give himself enough credit for his talent.  All in all it was a special moment that I relished and wish to do again.  Anytime I can get around others who have talent and let me join in I think I not only learn things, but I grow a little more confident.  Great time; I recommend it to anybody!     "Big Jim"

I love to fish for bass and my high school mascot was a viking, so bass viking.  Somebody else once said it was because I was such a big guy and they called me the big ass viking and it just got shortened to b ass viking.  I actually started using it on a local sports forum and have just stuck with it on most all my internet sites.

Thanks everybody for the feedback!  I especially like that others who heard it then went and tried it themselves.  I do that alot when I hear what others do.  Maybe we should have a thread where others can do the same song and we can see how others interpret and do the same song.  I learn from watching/listening to others and feedback is always important.  I appeciate everybody's comments!

Hey Amy!  Yep, that is exactly what I was playing!  Good Luck, I think it is a great song and would do what you want!

Hey Zurf, if you are using the camper as a remote work area or even just for recreation, you should check with an accountant to see if you could write off the cost of it as a second home or mobile office.  Not sure what work you do of if this would qualify, but it is worth a question to someone who knows about these things.  I remember someone once telling me they did this but not sure of the particulars.  Worth a look-see!

From what I have heard of myself, I think I do better following harmonizing with someone else.  Never really ever thought of myself as a vocalist!  It's all fun for me though!

As a new guitarist I think you will find a wealth of information and a tremendous amount of support from those on this site.  Don't be afraid to ask anything because it is pretty likely that somebody on here knows the answer and will share their experiences.   I only have been trying to play for about a year or so and still find everyone here very helpful.   Welcome aboard!