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Bill Hankey
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Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2008 4:36 am |
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| One of the most interesting aspects of getting involved with the steel guitar, is observing how each player's selected pursuits include a wide range of interests unrelated to the instrument. Accepting the fact that some players are simply more gifted than others, is the most relevant issue in this race of selected pursuits. Is it fair to comment on lesser or greater abilities? I would think so, after 30 or 40 years of practicing to attain presentable playing of instrumentals. |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Jun 2008 8:45 am
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Bill....I enjoy reading your thought provoking threads, and always appreciate your exceptional insight.
My other interest's include golf, (I couldn't break 100 if my life depended on it) baseball, football and flying. I never excelled at any of them, but I sure enjoy everything.
Thanks again for the great threads........ |
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2008 1:16 pm
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Reece,
Kind words from you are very uplifting. I appreciate communicating with one of the most celebrated musicians in the steel guitar community. Your professional approaches to matters that concern other musicians is unequalled. May you be blessed with all the happiness that one lifetime can afford. |
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Scott Henderson
From:
Camdenton, Missouri, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2008 1:24 pm
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Reece breaking 100, or the inability to, on the links is something we definately have in comomon. ( But I love the shoes) We have some of the finest and most challenging courses here at the lake.
Interests other than music would include golf, my grandkids, and.... that's about it. (I'm so boring!)
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Eddie Cunningham
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2008 3:58 pm The best of both worlds !!
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| Bill , I guess I've been lucky !! I've pretty much always had a job that I could take vacation days and go off on the occasional gig !! So I got double pay on those infrequent days !!! My first love was always the steel guitar !! ( after my wife ) !!!! Eddie "C" ( the old non-pedal geezer ) ] SENIOR MOMENT !! ?? Bill , I think I got your subject mixed up in my mind !! This old fool just can't think sometimes !! Wrong answer to the wrong subject !! Sorry !!! Hope to see you at a steel show sometime soon !!! |
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 5:41 am
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Eddie,
When failed memory retention commences to become directly related to learned arrangements on the steel, it's difficult to separate normal forgetfulness from a decrease in the capacity to recall important data. It becomes more complicated, as our memories retain a crystal clear recollection of one song, while others tend to fade. I remember chatting with you outside, at the East Coast Steel Show, hosted by Frankie Caruso. I'm not satisfied with my "bridge" of the old favorite, "Harbor Lights". Your straight steel rendition would no doubt make light work of the tune. I've noticed that you have ties with both Rhode Island steel guitar shows. I admire your efforts to remain supportive in the interest of the players and their music. Thanks for the good will that you've created throughout your life.
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Eddie Cunningham
From:
Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 6:42 am The Old Guy - Still hanging around !!
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| Hi Bill , At my age I'm lucky to be alive and any chance I get to play anywhere is a big plus !!! I've been very fortunate to hook up with a band that still does the "Old Songs" and I can fit in with my non-pedal D-8 Rickenbacher !! I do enjoy your posts and they make you think and react even if not exactly in approval or agreement !! My old boss used to say " Do something, even if it's wrong !! If an action gets a reaction you've accomplished something !! " Keep up the good and interesting work !!! Eddie "C" ( the old non-pedal geezer ) |
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Bo Legg
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 8:54 am
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Getting involved with the steel guitar is an interesting aspect. My pursuits include a wide range of interests related to the instrument. Some of which I enjoy are reading your thoughtful comments and communicating with celebrated musicians in the steel guitar community.
My failing memory retention commences to become directly related to unlearned arrangements on the steel.
Since it has become difficult to separate normal forgetfulness from a decrease in the capacity to recall important data, my physician suggested that take up bird watching.
After several months of no Steel guitar practice and the excitement of capturing a great and rare photo shot of a Giant Woodpecker my memory capacity has increased greatly. I forgot where I put the picture. |
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Bo Legg
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 8:59 am
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Oh here it is the giant woodpecker
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 1:59 pm
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Scott,
Pursuits from A to Z at times can be disappointing if poor choices are made in choosing personal interests. Looking back on chasing about trying to achieve successes where they were never meant to be, should awaken a rather sudden recall in the minds of experienced steel guitarists. Pursuing positive goals, and brushing temptations aside, can produce unlimited rewards. |
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Steve Feldman
From:
Central MA USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 2:32 pm
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Scott,
Pursuits from A to Z at times can be disappointing if poor choices are made in choosing personal interests. Looking back on chasing about trying to achieve successes where they were never meant to be, should awaken a rather sudden recall in the minds of experienced steel guitarists. Pursuing positive goals, and brushing temptations aside, can produce unlimited rewards. |
Sorry Bill, but the only thing I can think of to say is:
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Theresa Galbraith
From:
Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 2:47 pm
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Steve,
You need a new picture!  |
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Steve Feldman
From:
Central MA USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 3:36 pm
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Steve,
You need a new picture! |
Hey Theresa - This is all I could get for now. I'm saving up for the other half....
SF
We now return you to the Bill Hankey show. |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 21 Jun 2008 3:52 pm
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It's `brushing temptations aside` that I find difficult to do. I get too busy brushing temperance aside when I should be making the most of free time.
Arch.
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2008 6:33 am
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Steve,
Some folks are content to work in confined areas, never caring what lies over the horizon. They glance at objects at close proximity to whatever surrounds their work area. Rising above confined vision musically, lends to an aptitude that promotes a better view of what is found beyond the scope of visibility. Peering out from beneath a canopy of limited progress, could resolve into a panoramic study of how to advance to new levels of capabilities. |
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2008 12:56 pm
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Theresa
I'm becoming concerned with the lack of compliance on the part of grown men who are prone to excessive guff and guffaws intermingled with grumblings. Your presence on this forum assures me to some degree that the blight of poor upbringing will end as the bad habits fall by the wayside; one by one. |
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Steve Feldman
From:
Central MA USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2008 3:33 pm
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Theresa
I'm becoming concerned with the lack of compliance on the part of grown men who are prone to excessive guff and guffaws intermingled with grumblings. Your presence on this forum assures me to some degree that the blight of poor upbringing will end as the bad habits fall by the wayside; one by one. |
OK, Bill - I'll bite:
I guess I'd like to know 1) who is not complying with what, and 2) who on this Forum has the poor upbringing that you speak about?
Thanks.
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Bent Romnes
From:
London,Ontario, Canada
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Posted 22 Jun 2008 3:41 pm
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Theresa
I'm becoming concerned with the lack of compliance on the part of grown men who are prone to excessive guff and guffaws intermingled with grumblings. Your presence on this forum assures me to some degree that the blight of poor upbringing will end as the bad habits fall by the wayside; one by one. |
Bill,
Your concern with lack of compliance and excessive guff(nonsense) and guffaws (boisterous laughter) would lessen if you would realize that they are reactions to your unique style of expression.
For one thing, you can't force compliance, especially in a Forum where everybody is encouraged to give their own opinions.
Luckily, "poor upbringing" is your opinion only. It is not the law. When you use strong accusations like that, you should state that it is your opinion only and not make it sound so dogmatic. |
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Roual Ranes
From:
Atlanta, Texas, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2008 3:59 pm
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Bill Hankey, You and I finally agree on something - REECE.
I'll second your statement to him. |
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Steve Norman
From:
Seattle Washington, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2008 4:36 pm
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Bo needs his computer taken away for awhile,,,
man...
I went to art school, and called myself a painter for a bit. I also scuba dived for awhile.
Then I started using linux as an operating system,,and all I do is try and fix my computer now.
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2008 4:39 am
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Steve,
I learned years ago that that there are more hit and run drivers on the highways than one could imagine.That particular behavior accounts for a growing suspicion that all is not well within the bounds of influences. Isn't honesty, trust, and respect more appreciated than riches in another? Who would think that the blight of negativity would extend its tentacles into the reaches of The Steel Guitar Forum. Much valuable time would be wasted in the process of challenging obvious negativisms. It takes very little time to identify the two personality traits among individuals. IMHO, much more interest should be placed in articles that invariably trace back to the steel guitar as a means of complying with the rules of the forum. |
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Steve Feldman
From:
Central MA USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2008 5:12 am
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Steve,
I learned years ago that that there are more hit and run drivers on the highways than one could imagine.That particular behavior accounts for a growing suspicion that all is not well within the bounds of influences. Isn't honesty, trust, and respect more appreciated than riches in another? Who would think that the blight of negativity would extend its tentacles into the reaches of The Steel Guitar Forum. Much valuable time would be wasted in the process of challenging obvious negativisms. It takes very little time to identify the two personality traits among individuals. IMHO, much more interest should be placed in articles that invariably trace back to the steel guitar as a means of complying with the rules of the forum. |
Bill - You have not answered my question at all.
Seems to me that you, yourself, have interjected some negativity here by indicating that at least certain participants here don't 'comply with the rules and have poor upbringing'. What's up with that? Who/what are you talking about???
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2008 6:19 am
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Steve,
This matter of concern is not a specificity issue involving naming names. It's more of a generalized specific notion of the presence of bizarre mockeries held by some to be normal behaviorism. |
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Steve Feldman
From:
Central MA USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2008 9:58 am
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Steve,
This matter of concern is not a specificity issue involving naming names. It's more of a generalized specific notion of the presence of bizarre mockeries held by some to be normal behaviorism. |
OK, Bill. I still don't really understand, and I definately don't know what a 'generalized specific notion' etc. is, but I'll look it up. 
Regards,
Steve
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 23 Jun 2008 2:26 pm
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Too many `isms` for me.
Arch.
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