• From: Queensland Australia
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Topic: Been away for a bit.

Hello all, I've been away for a bit and have not been able to get my daily dose of Chordie. I have taken on a new position with a company that has a lot of work in remote regions and as such have spent half my time in planes and the other half in the middle of nowhere.
I am home for a few days now and realised I have not picked up a guitar in 2 months, far too long. Of course I have tried to jam a couple of months of non playing into a few days of playing with the result that I have very sore fingers at the moment. With all the travelling involved in my new job, it is difficult to take a guitar with me and I very much miss my daily strumming session over a couple of beers.
Good to catch up with all you old hands again and welcome to all the new folks.
All the best
Bushy

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Re: Been away for a bit.

Welcome back aboard!  Get them fingers toughened back up and enjoy your music.  I know someone who purchased what I could best describe as a traveling guitar; a very small bodied instrument that fits in the overhead compartment of a plane as well.  It doensn't have the sounds of bigger instruments, but he claims it keeps him sane and out of trouble on nights when he is out of town.  Maybe you should look into something like that.

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Re: Been away for a bit.

You're working.  The way the global economy is going, that's something to be grateful for.  Check in when you can, and in the meanwhile try locking away all those sites and sounds and smells in your cranium for later songwriting use. 

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Re: Been away for a bit.

Good to know that you are alive and well.

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Re: Been away for a bit.

Good to see you bushy.  I wish you luck.

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welcome back!!

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Re: Been away for a bit.

good to see ya Bushy!  2 months of not playing ACK!  I would absolutely be looking into a travel guitar of some sort or another, especially if hotels and motels are also part of your travel.  I'd go crazy without any of the comforts of home along .

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  • From: Queensland Australia
  • Registered: 2007-05-07
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Re: Been away for a bit.

Thanks for your kind words folks.
I have not seriously considered a travel guitar, not sure I have actually seen one. Anyone have any experience with these? I do have a mandolin and I thought I may take this with me although I cannot play the mando very well. Might be an opportunity to brush up on my playing.
All the best
Bushy

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  • From: Tooele Ut
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Re: Been away for a bit.

The mando would be perfect for you during your travels.  It would give you a chance to become intimate with it and kind of force you to learn.  Good idea.

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