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Ricky Thibodeaux · Post by **Ricky Thibodeaux** » 18 Sep 2006 1:12 am

Just wanted to say how great this site is.After viewing it for a few weeks I decided to join. I use to mess around with an old SHO-BUD in my teen years then pushed it aside and started playing drums.I moved to Ft. Worth,Tx. 10 years ago and if I would have known that there were so many great steelers here I would have gotten back into playing steel then. Well here I am @ 48 years of age with a couple of super teachers and a new steel. Hope I can get really good at playing before I get to old to play. Wish we would have had the internet back in the 70's.

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Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 18 Sep 2006 1:37 am

Amen brother and welcome to the Forum, I tried to learn way back in the early 80's but didn't have much luck with it until just recently. The Internet and especially this Forum has had a very large impact on my steel playin, both pedal and non pedal.

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 18 Sep 2006 5:50 am

Hey Ricky, Welcome to this fine Steel Community. I started when I was 48,nearly 4 years ago. It's never to late. I'm having the time of my life digging into this instrument. Fort Worth ain't too far from me(2 hours), if you want to get together and pick sometime.

Jack Shults · Post by **Jack Shults** » 18 Sep 2006 11:56 am

Ricky,

Welcome to the forum. You already know that you will like it here and can find answers to your questions.

It was good talking to you via email and hope we can get together soon.

If I can help you in any way, just give me a holler.

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Jack Shults
MSA U-12
Evans Amps
Stereo Steel

Ricky Thibodeaux · Post by **Ricky Thibodeaux** » 18 Sep 2006 12:03 pm

Well I tell you what,I have never seen so many nice people in one place at one time. I can tell this is going to be a great expreience....Thanks eveyone

Pete Young · Post by **Pete Young** » 18 Sep 2006 1:11 pm

Welcome Ricky. If you don't find it here, you ain't going to find it

Roland Buras · Post by **Roland Buras** » 18 Sep 2006 5:27 pm

Hi Ricky, glad to see you posting here on the forum. I was actually writing to tell you about my friend Jack Shults out there in Ft Worth , however i see you two already connected, that's great' jack is a great person and super picker. I am from Buras Louisiana were you raised South Louisiana. The Last name gives you away HA!
I really enjoy playing steel and lead guitar.

Have fun,

R J Buras
Excel SD12 9x7

Mike Shefrin · Post by **Mike Shefrin** » 18 Sep 2006 6:01 pm

Hey Ricky, welcome back to the steel and to the fabulous forum.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 18 Sep 2006 11:23 pm

Bienvenue Cousin !

c'est la bonne place ici[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 19 September 2006 at 12:23 AM.]

Jim Sentlinger · Post by **Jim Sentlinger** » 19 Sep 2006 9:24 am

I'm 65 and never to old to play the steel. nice thing about that is in retirement there is more time to play. welcome aboard

Jory Simmons · Post by **Jory Simmons** » 19 Sep 2006 7:31 pm

Yeah! And you get to sit down too!!!!! Its amazing how many friends you can make here, without ever even layin eyes on em!

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Jory Simmons

Tracy Sheehan · Post by **Tracy Sheehan** » 20 Sep 2006 1:20 am

Also a welcome from me Ricky.Figurd you were from La.LOL.I used to work with a fiddle player who was from LA.Name was Rufus Thibodeaux.[This message was edited by Tracy Sheehan on 20 September 2006 at 02:21 AM.]

Ricky Thibodeaux · Post by **Ricky Thibodeaux** » 20 Sep 2006 2:25 am

Hey Tracy, Rufus was my 2nd cousin. I remember as a very young kid watching Rufus play fiddle in my dad's cajun band before he moved to Nashville. He was one of the best with a style of his own no doubt.

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Mark Edwards · Post by **Mark Edwards** » 20 Sep 2006 5:18 am

Welcome Ricky hope you enjoy the new ride your on, if you need anything don't hesitate to email me, I'm just up the road.

Ricky Thibodeaux · Post by **Ricky Thibodeaux** » 20 Sep 2006 5:27 am

Thank's alot Mark. I will be looking you up soon, thanks.

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Ken Levesque · Post by **Ken Levesque** » 20 Sep 2006 7:16 am

Ricky, Welcome to a fantastic place.Enjoy...

Ken

Pete Cormier · Post by **Pete Cormier** » 21 Sep 2006 2:51 pm

HEY RICKY
WOULD YOU BE THE PERSON WHO WAS ONCE
''LITTLE RICKY ''
RICKY WELCOME TO THE FORUM AND ENJOY YOURSELF.
PETE

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49&51 SUPRO SINGLE NECKS
54 DOUBLE NECK SUPRO

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 21 Sep 2006 3:42 pm

Ricky,

With this forum and a little (steel guitar) fever you will go far!

cheers,
Drew

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Drew Howard - website - Fessenden, Derby and Fender guitars, 70's Fender Twin, etc.

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 21 Sep 2006 4:21 pm

Ricky, are you by chance the son of one of my all time favorite singers, Eugene? Or as everyone knows him, "Geno" !!!
Dave[This message was edited by David Higginbotham on 21 September 2006 at 06:18 PM.]

Travis Kline · Post by **Travis Kline** » 21 Sep 2006 5:38 pm

Welcome to this great forum!

Ricky Thibodeaux · Post by **Ricky Thibodeaux** » 22 Sep 2006 2:17 am

Yep David thats my old man as everyone calls him Geno. I played drums in his band until I moved here to Ft. Worth,Tx. 11 years ago. I'm in Hog Heaven now being around so many steelers who love and play the REAL COUNTRY MUSIC from the past. I wanna thank everyone for the warm welcome here and I know I will enjoy it (as long as I don't get caught reading the forum here at work,lol) Take care and god bless.

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Rains SD-10 3P/4K Peavey NV 400

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Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 22 Sep 2006 11:40 am

Welcome aboard...

I see you've got a nice Rains to work with.
Nice guitars... I love mine.

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Steve Stallings
The Songs

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 22 Sep 2006 11:54 am

Welcome Ricky,

You landed in the right spot if your a steel player. You will learn alot here and meet some great folks!

GOD bless ya!

Terry

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 22 Sep 2006 3:31 pm

Well guys, one thing for sure is that Ricky is an outstanding drummer. If those skills go over to the steel he will be awesome. His father is also a very talented vocalist who is very well known throughout Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Without a doubt one of my all time favorite singers!
Welcome Ricky!!!
Dave

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GFI D-10 & Evans FET 500LV

Ricky Thibodeaux · Post by **Ricky Thibodeaux** » 23 Sep 2006 5:27 pm

Thanks David, I really miss playing drums but my heart and soul is set on playing the steel now. By the way, were you in any way related to the late great Darrel Higginbotham? I know his son who sings and plays guitar. Take care