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Topic: Age. and who is this. |
Derrick Frank
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 3:43 am |
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Hi guy's, getting older and being a Silver Surfer is hard work. I have an 18 year old brain inside a 70 year old body, wondering what the hell happend.
Journeys get longer,days get shorter, and gear gets heavier, so I have downloaded to a smaller steel, and she sounds sweet as a nut. Also a Yamaha single 12" speaker amp,what a nice combination,and I can carry the steel under my arm.The only thing not to deminish, beside's sex is my desire to carry on playing, good combination.
The only thing bugging me is, I have a file of someone playing The Lords Prayer on the comp, but try as I might I cant get a name to the player, and I can't find a way to upload it onto this prog,any help would be appreciated.If you want a listen give me an E Mail. Slim.
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 4:48 am
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I was tempted to say 'cute,' but that doesn't apply.
I love the look of that guitar, its compactness, and color, or course. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? I can dig the 18-yr. old mind bit; use it or lose it.
I'm going to have me one of those keyless jobs someday (when I grow up).
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ray qualls
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 5:21 am
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Derrick, Ron Elliott had "The Lords Prayer" out on a cd. Just a guess that it might be him. Ray
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Herbie Meeks
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 5:42 am
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Derrick
Check Your Private Mail
not sure if I have learned to use the PM
yet, but gave it a try
HM |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 5:48 am Re: Age. and who is this.
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Derrick wrote}I have an 18 year old brain inside a 70 year old body.
Derrick, I know exactly what you mean. I have an 20 year old mind trapped in a 62 year old body struggling to get out. I guess thats why I look and feel younger than most of my friends.I feel just as comfortable hangin with my grandchildren and their friend's as I do the AARP kids.
Stay young my friend, lifes a lot more fun.
By the way I like that steel. |
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Al Udeen
From:
Hendersonville Tn
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 6:28 am
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| Derrick! first of all, your not that old, I'm 77 & still haulin a D-10 [70lbs in the case] I play most weekends & feel wonderful! Whats a Silver Surfer? Do you have an ocean near you! Cheers! au |
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John Jeffries
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New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 7:35 am
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Yup!...know what you mean....I'm 62 going on 21! I'm still pickin' & grinnin' though. I may not be fast, but I'm loud! Like I tell my grandchildren "old age & treachery will overcome youth & skill every time! I've been playing banjo, fiddle, guitar, dobro, etc. in country & bluegrss bands for over 40 years, and started pedal steel a couple of years ago, with a Carter Starter & an old Sho-Bud amp. I just ordered a new Jackson "Blackjack" 3&4, and can't wait for it to get here (in about 10 weeks or so)! I'm having a ball learning to play steel...getting real brave & using it in some of the old "classic country" type shows - I sound real good till another steel player shows up! If I was having any more fun, I guess I'd have to be twins to enjoy it all! Guess I've got the same problems as the rest of us "seniors" - the mind is willing, but the body is weak...I juat keep telling myself "I can jump just as high as I ever could - I just can't stay up there as long".
Keep on keepin' on.....Cheers, J.J. |
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Roy Ayres
From:
Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 10:11 am
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Derrick,
I have "The Lord's Prayer" on one of my CD's. Send me your personal email address via the Forum email function, and I will send you an MP3 of my recording and a Microsoft Word copy of the chord progression. I learned it directly from the Albert Malotte sheet music arrangement.
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Derrick Frank
From:
Berkshire, England
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 2:13 pm
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What a nice bunch of guys you all are, I'm proud to say I'm one of you.
I love the steel,it helps me say how I feel about music, it has so many shades, and I'm glad there are still a few Silver Surfers out there.
Don't you young one's worry, it's not something you have to work at, it comes to you on it's own, but you will get sign's, like when you bend down to do up your shoe, and wonder what else you can do while your down there, or getting lucky at our age means you find your car in the car park,God bless you all,Derrick. |
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basilh
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United Kingdom
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 4:06 pm
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Sometimes whist bending down to do up a shoe lace there are other thing happening INVOLUNTARILY !!
(At our age) Silly old Farts that we are .. |
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 5:42 pm
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Tying up shoelaces becomes quite a task when your generous tub obscures the view. Look for people whose laces are tied at the side. That's because they have to cross their legs to reach their laces: bending down no longer does the trick. The next stage is slip-on shoes with no laces.  |
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Randal Smith
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Nashville, TN, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 7:00 pm
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Derrick,
I'm not familiar with that steel you're playing, but I really like the looks. I've been a keyless fan for years. How about some particulars? Does the builder have a website? What's your copedant? What did it cost (if you don't mind my asking), and how long did you have to wait for it to be built? Inquiring minds want to know! (18 year old mind in a 54 year old body)
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Nashville, TN
Simmons SD10
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Gibson GA-20 Amp
"We have enough youth, how about a Fountain of Smart?" |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 7:22 pm
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| Alan F. Brookes wrote: |
| Tying up shoelaces becomes quite a task when your generous tub obscures the view. Look for people whose laces are tied at the side. That's because they have to cross their legs to reach their laces: bending down no longer does the trick. The next stage is slip-on shoes with no laces. |
Alan the trick to tying your shoes, for me anyway is to sit down in the floor.Just be sure someones there to help you up. Sometimes I can use the couch if I remember to be close to it, otherwise I have to rollover to It. I hope this helps. |
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Derrick Frank
From:
Berkshire, England
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 6:02 am
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Hi guy's,problem solved, the player of the song,Lords Prayer, my version is,from Springfield, Missouri, Mr. Mike McGee. My good friend, Fred Justice informed me today. He said, after the first three chords he knew who it was, as Mike engineered his cd Mixing it up, so thats great, and what a track, Mike has a cd out called,All Loaded Up And No Where To Play, thats a must for me.
Has anyone got the cd? Derrick. |
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 6:28 pm
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| Bill Dobkins wrote: |
| Alan the trick to tying your shoes, for me anyway is to sit down in the floor.. |
Well that's okay to tie my shoes, now how do I see which feet are pushing which pedals ? Mirrors ? |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 6:54 pm
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Well Alan, Get some extenions put on your shoes.
But are you sure its the belly and not the beard that is the problem.  |
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james sluder
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 8:02 pm
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Ha guys i found the trick with the shoes.when you pull them off put them near a wall. then when you want to put um on again just lean foward put both hands on the wall slide your feet in them and push back from the wall { slipon shoes ] of course..lol
works for me..  just my 2 cents worth.. |
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james sluder
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 8:17 pm
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| Ha guys.. sorry about the bold type. im trying to learn this computer and psg to..not doing to well with either..your a great bunch of guys..keep it up.. |
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Roger Edgington
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2007 11:43 am
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| Alan... I solved the pedal problem. I took them off. Guess what? The guitar is lighter also. |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2007 6:55 pm
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| james sluder wrote: |
| Ha guys.. sorry about the bold type. im trying to learn this computer and psg to..not doing to well with either..your a great bunch of guys..keep it up.. |
Nothing wrong with the bold type, its easeier for us old geezers to read. |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 15 Jun 2007 3:24 pm
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| Alan... I solved the pedal problem. I took them off. Guess what? The guitar is lighter also. |
..and if you removed the legs, and laid it across your lap, it would be lighter still.
Come to think of it, if you built it lighter, removed the pick-up, and threw away the amplifier, volume pedal and cords, it would be even lighter.
...now where did I put that Weissenborn ?  |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 15 Jun 2007 3:26 pm
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| Bill Dobkins wrote: |
Well Alan, Get some extenions put on your shoes.
But are you sure its the belly and not the beard that is the problem. |
I never tried playing in clown shoes, but it must have something going for it. No, it's not the beard. I can see the tub past the beard, but not always the feet. |
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