The Steel Guitar Forum

The SSSGC had a great line-up of pedal steelers at the monthly meeting on Sunday. It was especially nice to have Vance and Lila Monday with us. Happy 50th Anniversary to two of our favorite people.

Mrs. Ivan (Zelpha) Ward, it was wonderful as always to see your lovely smile. You have our hearts. We love you forever.

Members in attendance: Vance Monday; Donley Harrington; David Starr; Gerald Sparks; Virgil Pittman; Norma Jean Lucas; Leon Pollick; Larry Garrett; Leroy Hittson; Mrs. Zelpha Ward; Lynn Carney.

Guests included: David's wife Betty Starr and grandson, Brandon Sanders; Vance's wife, Lila Monday; Chad Jones; and Lynn's hubby, Mark.

Lots of great classic country steel accompanied by Leon on fiddle, Norma Jean on bass guitar & vocals, Donley on guitar and vocals and Leroy on drums. Thanks guys and gal. You always add that magic touch.

Can you guess which SSSGC member plays this beautiful Sho-Bud?





Lynn

Lynn, looks like you all had a great time! Wish I could have been there but I sure enjoyed the fish fry! Its good to see Leon Pollock up and around. He was on the 2nd show that we had down there back in 1995. Overall it looks like a great time was had. Oh, and about the steel, it looks like the one in this picture of me several years ago!

Glad you all had a good meeting. It's attending the meetings and keeping up those friendships that makes a club great. Keep up the good work guys.

Dana

Sorry I could not make it ---Sounds as if you had a
great time and wish I could have been there.

Ray, you are only half right. That is your steel but Vance playing it! We did have a good turn out and it is so nice to have a drummer too! Lynn and hubby Mark was even dancing so it must have been good music.

We missed you Charlie, but certainly understand why you weren't able to join us. God bless your family.

Thanks for your photo, Ray. That's one beautiful guitar.

The lady is correct. See you Friday, Norma Jean.

Now. Guess who's playing these steels:









Lynn

I know, I know, I know guess it doesn't count though?

Haha ha haha, I know who they are too but it don't count either!

Thanks for your comment Dana. It's always so nice to hear from you. Norma Jean, I know you know. Nothing gets by you, girl . . . .

Ray, come next month and check out Leon and Leroy. David Starr is back, having a blast with Texas Swing, Milk Cow Blues, and Sally Gooden. I'm surprised you know who's playing that Emmons.

As always I had a blast also. Nice seeing everyone again. With the week like I had it was a good relief for me. Glad to be a member of the SSSGA now!

Hi Lynn,
Just wanted to say we had a great time at the meeting Sunday. Wish we could have stayed longer. The show I played at the Methodist church in Bella Vista that evening was great too. It is good to see more interest in the Club and we are looking forward to the next meeting. Vance

Hey, Vance. Hope to see y'all Friday night at the "Big Shooo"

I've posted photos of Sunday's meeting on the our MySpace site. See the link below.

Answers to who's playing that steel:

The first one is Vance Monday. The others are - Bobby Garrett, Gerald Sparks, Larry Garrett & Tim McKutchon.

Just got back from the hospital. Charlie Barnett had a mild stroke last week. They beleive it was triggered by his diabetes. The docs seem to have things under control and he hopes to be home Monday or Tuesday. Keep Charlie in your prayers! Hes anxious to play his steel!

Thanks for giving us this news Chad. Sorry to hear Charlie had a stroke, but glad he is doing okay. We will pray that he is home and back to great health right away.

Dana & Family

Thanks for the info Chad on Charlie. I emailed him last week, so guess it happened after that. Sure hope all goes well with him. He and his wife are very nice people. Will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.


Sounds like you all had a GREAT time at the meeting. Take care. Maybe I can drag Jerry up there one of these days!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna & Jerry

Man,I log on for the first time in a while and here this about Charlie. Get well soon bud. I was the guy that was visiting with you in Branson for a spell that knows Virgil Wood (just so you'll knowwhenever you get around to reading this). I'm calling Virgil right now to give him the sad news.

I'm gonna try to get over to the November meeting to see some of this fine music you all put on. I'll try to get my dad to come as well...he would like to visit with Leon I'm sure.

Hey Charlie, get well soon! From all the guys & gals of the KSGA. Ray

Charlie, we certainly are troubled by this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, our friend.

Lynn

Thanks Lynn (SSSGC)for your concern and thanks to
Ray Qualls and the KSGA for their concern. With
the help of GOD I will return to playing real fast.
Thanks and may God Bless you all.
Charlie Barnett

Charles,

We had heard through the family that you had suffered a mild stroke. We are wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

Rick

Charlie, I am also sorry to hear of your problem. Let me know if I can do anything for you. I am in your area once a week and have a couple of Dr appointments in Rogers this week and next so if you need help setting up equipment or whatever, let me know.
Jerry

well i am back to arkansas . i have a bad month but my wife and i ar together again the lord has helped me .i fill better now than i have ever had. thanks every one at the silion springs member thank virgil letting use his trailor moving all my stuff. my wife said no more moving haahh,thanks lavelle

Charlie, I hope and pray for your quick and complete recovery. It's been a few days since I've looked at the forum so just now found this. God bless you my friend. Larry

Thanks to Jerry Roller and to Larry Garrett---God
Bless you both!! Charlie Barnett

Great to hear from you, Charlie. When you can, please update us on how you're doing.

Lynn