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I'm from Carbondale Illinois temperarily residing in Centralia Illinois.

"Nobody paints by ear so why would I play guitar by sight?" hmm

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada here. Home of the perennial "Wait til next year!" Toronto Maple Leafs.

I played a bit in my teens then gave it up for thirty years until I was inspired by a fellow who comes to the home where my Mom is now living and plays for the residents.

I'm hoping to get proficient enough to go in and entertain the folks myself as they really seem to enjoy the diversion.

One thing about playing for folks with diminished capacities....thier standards aren't too high so hopefully I'll be ready to take the plunge fairly soon.<img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_wink.gif" border=0 alt="Wink">

Tunedeaf

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Joseph Cormier/ Dublin Shore Nova Scotia/  Born in Cape Breton/  54 years old/ 38 years playing and teaching.  Nice to meet you all!

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Joseph Cormier/  Dublin Shore Nova Scotia.  I like the sound of that malt whiskey.  Could use a drink right about now. Good to meet you.

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Joseph Cormier/ 54/  playing for 30 some years/  From Cape Breton/  living in Dublin,  south shore N S.  Good to meet you.  I'm the older brother of J P.

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Joseph Cormier/  54 years old/  playing,  and teaching for 30 years or more.  Don't give up.  Nice to meet you.  I abide in Dublin Shore Nova Scotia .

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randy stauffer north of grand rapids michigan 58 long years been playing off and on since i was 16 self taught 3 years ago i got back in to playing old country at the nursing home that my mother went to and tried to get the steel guitar sound ended up playing the dobro then the mandolin and banjo

stay with it you will never be sorry

randy

always pickin someting

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David.  Van Alstyne Texas. I know a lot of people try to impress others by saying they are from Van Alstyne when they really aren't but I really am. Really. No kiddin. 51 years old Played off and on for many years. Mostly write songs see www.David-Hall-Music.com for some very rough drafts.

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<font size="7"></font><font color="red"></font><font face="Century"></font><b></b>MT WELLINGTON, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND WAAAAT <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">

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Hello Everybody,

i'm from Spijkenisse (spikecity) Netherlands Zuid-Holland; play acoustic gitar after 25 years.

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Hi all, I'm from Wolverhampton in England, I am 58 and have been playing (well, making a noise anyway) for about 8 months, I so wish I had done this years ago!!

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Devon, England. Been playing electric guitar for over 40 years on and off. Love to play songs from the 60's but also some new stuff. Any 'oldies' from Devon out there? Please get in touch.
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Heyyyy!!!  Devon is beautiful!  My wife and I from Adelaide, South Asutralia worked in Exeter (ROK Build, Marsh Barton) for nearly a year in 2005.


We thoroughly loved Exeter and Devon and have yet to see anything like Dartmoor (well maybe the highlands as viewed from Balloch, eh?).   We were so sad to leave as we could have so easily have stayed.  I didn't have my guitar with me, so naturally, we had to return home to Oz.  ECFC for eva!!


This thread is outstanding.  Hello, all and happy strumming.

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Hi folks i am  from manchester uk home of the world famous manchester united fc check out my songbook HOPPOS TUNES real nice music for the learner cheers

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Hi all;

I,m from Albany,ny i'm 55 just started playing again after a long

break play alot of chord melody

jazz standards.Ilike the new stuff

too.Like alot of styles I have a

Epi pr350ce which I love also have

a dot and a fender tele. I use to play out stopped when the kids came trying to start over having a ball.

Best to all

Never quite keep playing

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I am 58, from Germany. I used to sing in a rock band during the sixties, when I was 16-18. Five years ago I met our old drummer who ís still very active. A few weeks later I was on stage again (just for the fun of it). Bought my first guitar after my 54th birthday, and am still learning how to play...  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">

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<font color="royalblue"><font size="2">Kansas!</font> im 13, i started guitar earlyer last year (2006).

Just started to learn how to read music, its tuff stuff, but im glad im learning it. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_biggrin.gif" border=0 alt="Very Happy"> </font>

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Its so cool to see the diversity of places, ages and level of experience here. I'm a 57 year old guitar picker and have been playing since I was 15. I live in Selkirk Ontario Canada on the north shore of lake Erie.


We really are blessed to have sites like Chordie to learn our chops from. Its a never ending process and even we old timers can learn from some 13 year old kid who plays his licks like only a 13 year old can play them. Thank you all for your input here.

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Gidday , from Coffs Harbour Australia , 53 years young and playing guitar again after a 33 year lay off!!! And still trying to learn properly  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing"> But Chordie sure helps a lot

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hello everyone.  chris here from north-east wisconsin. been playing 30 plus years and STILL don't have it down. the frustration factor is still up at times but thanks to all the good people here, the "i give up" factor is down to zero. still glad i have a day job. any other "cheese heads" out there into acoustic folk, put up a post.

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I am from Fife in Scotland, I picked up my first guitar when I was 30, and though my fingers can't do that it is impossible. I am now 37 and have been on stage twice now. still not that great though  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_biggrin.gif" border=0 alt="Very Happy">

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Hi

My name is Neil

I live in New Zealand. Amazing that a lot of nearly 40 people here. That about sums it up for me. I wanted to learn by the time i retired. I love playing. Its good for the soul and can save any bad day. Puts a spring in your step and rekindles your love of music.

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Hey All


Originally from all over the place as my dad was in the Forces.  Now living in Dinas Powys (Just outside Cardiff in South Wales, UK).  Been playing for about 5 years, really need to make a concerted effort to push myself to improve!!  Wish that I'd started at a much younger age ... close to the big 30 now!


Continuing on the Single Malt theme, have a bash at 'Penderyn' an absolutley gorgeous Welsh whiskey! DELISH!!  <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">


Chris

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I'm from Newfoundland, Canada.  34 years old, been playing for about 20 years, off and on.  Love this website!! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_biggrin.gif" border=0 alt="Very Happy">

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I'm 47 From shapleigh me love this site

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I am 44 and i live in darlington co durham england.