Grady's Garage

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 19 Oct 2005 6:11 am

The Ole Codgers will be a picking Tuesday November 15th at Grady's garage. The SC weather has cooled down enough for us to get together for a great day of picking.
So come on down. We will start at 9:30 am.
Vern

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 25 Oct 2005 10:19 pm

Alvin Wilson will come down from upstate SC and join us on November 15th and Grady has heard from a few others, so make your plans for a great day of picking.Rick Aiello has re-magged my Horse-shoes for my Rickenbacker and I will have it ready to play some Jerry Byrd tunes. Bet that sucker will be GROWLING.
Vern

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 28 Oct 2005 1:14 pm

Went over to Murray Jeffcoat's house today, He is all excited about coming over on the 15th to sing a few songs. I told him to tune up before he got There.
Come on down.
Vern[This message was edited by Vernon Hester on 28 October 2005 at 07:20 PM.]

Monroe Jeffcoat · Post by **Monroe Jeffcoat** » 28 Oct 2005 4:31 pm

Hi Vern,
Did you go to Kannapolis a couple of weeks ago? I am sorry I couldn't make it,but maybe the next time.
When I read your post I saw the name Murray Jeffcoat, I don't know if we are related, but I was born in Winnsboro just North of Cayce.
If you have an E-mail address for Murray please put me in touch with him.
Thanks,
Monroe Jeffcoat

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 28 Oct 2005 11:06 pm

Monroe,
No, I could not make Kannapolis, heard it was a super show.
Murray is 82 yrs old and lifetime Columbia resident.
Will ask him about you,No computer.
Vern

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 5 Nov 2005 2:47 am

Folks only 2 Tuesday's til the Ole Codgers convene on Grady's Garage for a day of Steel Guitars. Hey, That's on the 15th one day after my 75th birthday, maybe I'll get a cake or something. but on the other hand I don't believe any of those ole Dudes can cook.
See you there
Vern

Bill Stafford · Post by **Bill Stafford** » 5 Nov 2005 4:14 am

Hi Vernon, happy birthday. Sure would love to be there and hear all you old codgers play. Have a good time.
Bill Stafford

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 5 Nov 2005 9:45 pm

Thanks, Bill,
Sure would be nice if Mr smooth could join us. but It's a long way from Gulfport.
Hope Katrina left you alone. Don't see how some of the Folks are making it with all the devastation I see on TV.
Best
Vern

Joe Smith · Post by **Joe Smith** » 6 Nov 2005 8:28 am

Hi Vern,
I would also like to come, but can't make it this time.
I'm really enjoying the two CDs that you sent me.
That Rickenbacker sounds good even with the bad pickups.
I bet it's really singing now that you had the pickups repaired.
Best wishes,
Joe

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 6 Nov 2005 2:50 pm

Joe,
Wish you could be with us so I could see how many changes you have on the C6th.
Your CD is great, maybe next time. just heard today our Bass player, Harold Wessinger is back in the hospital, been there since Thursday with the same problem as before (couple Weeks ago). Please say a special prayer for Harold tonight.
Vern

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 8 Nov 2005 5:45 am

Talked with Harold yesterday and looks like he is going to be able to join the Ole Codgers next Tuesday. Hoping that the Dr will let him go home today. We sure need him he is our one and only bass player.

Vern

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 9 Nov 2005 6:11 am

Opps!!! Bad news, Doctors are keeping Harold a few more days in the hospital. Have not found his problem as yet.Went over and spent some time with him yesterday. He is ready to get out come a picking with the Ole Codgers next Tuesday.
May have to set up in his hospital room next week. I bet those Doc's would go for that!!!.
Vern[This message was edited by Vernon Hester on 09 November 2005 at 06:12 AM.]

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 9 Nov 2005 9:50 pm

Well everything is looking good for next Tuesday Dr's have released Harold from the hospital. Now all we have to do is to get Rosemarie to feed him real good and tune him up.
Dean Neeley is coming up from Aiken bringing his MSA, so mine will not be the lonely one amonst all those Emmons. Next Tuesday is the big day for the Ole codgers.
Vern

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 14 Nov 2005 12:24 am

Tomorrow is the big day for the Ole Codgers!! So if you are in the area, come on by and have some fun.
Vern

Vernon Hester · Post by **Vernon Hester** » 16 Nov 2005 2:58 am

Well, The Ole Codgers had a wonderful turnout with a lot of good music and fellowship yesterday.Once again Ole Blue (MSA),was out-numbered with Emmons!!! (3), 1 Shoebud,1 Carter. Couple singers,3 Guitar pickers,Bassmen,Piano.
Some good music of yesteryear.
Vern[This message was edited by Vernon Hester on 16 November 2005 at 11:51 PM.]