The Steel Guitar Forum

WHEN---Dec 6 2008, 10am to 3pm

WHERE--Country & Western Museum
3925 SE 29th ST, Del City Okla.

WHY----Great fellowship and REAL Country Music

We will have a great band and pro singers. We try to incourage all level of steel players to particapate. Mark your calendar and let us know if you can be there.

CALL---Leroy Wood at 405.424.1592 or Ken Hoyt at 405.990.4990

E-Mail-Lwood524@cox.net

HAPPY TRANKSGIVING

P.S. I checked on Bob Stuart, he is still in the hospital but will be moving to HEHAB soon. Keep up the prayers.

I ment to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

quote Leroy Wood"
"I ment to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!"

Leroy, I knew what you meant, and I did have a happy thanksgiving with those who I love the most, my family, and I know that you did also. I doubt that I will make it to the December 6th jam because we are scheduled to visit a daughter out of town, but I know that you'll have a goodun.

Yes Siree, Leroy,

You know I will be there when I can.

Thanks for calling and just advise on how I can help.

See ya......Joel

Leroy, where is Del-City ?
thanks..

Del City is on the east side of Oklahoma City off of INterstate 40 not far from downtown

Time for me to check in. Yes, I plan to attend the jam.
Bill Dobkins,Dell City is east of OKC take the Sunnylane exit go south two stop lights to SE 29th turn west 1/2 block on the north side of street. You did not say if you were planning to show at any rate thought I would give you directions, we would enjoy having you.

Just another quick bump to the top.

I can't be there this meeting, but there will be plenty of steel players to fill-in. What I do need is someone to replace me with my coffee-drinking and donut-eating skills!

Gene

I don,t believe there is any one around that can do that. he is done eating by the time i took 2 bite,s so guy,s you;ll are out of luck on that deal. See i think he don,t eat for 2-3 day,s and then make,s up==Jim Harper

I'm on my way.

Jimmy and Gene, you missed a good one.

All I should say is WOW! That would be 'nuff said!

I found myself sitting between two of the greats: Leroy Wood, who likely knows every song ever written and every possible way to play it, and Richard "Dickie" Dewey, who seems always to "go where no man has gone before". How do you guys do it?

Of course all the other steelers played great, and will someone please extend my thanks to the guys who played bass and drums? Their playing was so solid and "tasteful" and kept things going for us.

Ken and Leroy, you did it again and my biggest thanks goes out to you guys.

See ya..........Joel

ps. If anyone wants to find out why Wayne Morton was referred to as "Mr.Smooth", you should get one of his CDs. The one I have is called SLEEP WALKIN' IN WAYNE'S WORLD.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE A MEETING IN OKC. I have a brother at Del City and come up fairly often. I would like to come on a day you have your meeting sometime. Do you have a club and a web site.

Louie, thank you for your interest in attending our meetings. You & I visited recently during the St Louis convention while sitting on the stairs to the food court eating fast food. Your contribution to the annual steel-guitar show in Dallas is well known!

To answer your question, our next meeting is usually decided during a current meeting. We do need to establish a regular date so that out of towners like you will know when we are meeting.

My best to all,

Gene
www.genejones.com

Gene I agree with you. Except we are all so busy, that As one thinks back on time, you wonder,( How did I ever have time to work a job.) (HA-HA)

But if the reason for setting a standard date
for the jam,is growth in memberships,the response from outside sources, and allow outside interests to enjoy the FELLOWSHIP,BROTHERHOOD,and GREAT STEEL GUITAR MUSIC, The members that have experienced what I have, will plan time around their schedules. To know the date of each jam? (WELL) sure sounds justified to me. It also allows the outside sources to grow with us, and hopefully soon we can move to the big stage and put on a show.

Joel, I could not say it better what a jam we had. It just gets better each time we get together and lately each time we pick up a new player. Thanks to Ron who came up from near Pauls Valley for his first time. Seems like we never fall below 9 players and often have more. Sometimes we have some one drop in like the great Randy Beavers !!! It is just a great group of guys that are fellowshiping together having a great time. When the jam becomes something you don't want to miss then we have something to be proud of. How great it is that a couple of regulars drive from the southern part of the state to attend and they contribute so much. One of them named Ernie promises to bring his steel next jam. I sure he plays it as well as his standard so we have a lot to look forward to. I agree that a set date might work to our benifit and as Ernie said we retirees need it to work into our busy schedule.
I to want to say thanks to Ken and Leroy for their dedication and hard work to keep interest going.
Ken was buy Mon. and reported back that Bob Sturat was relesed from the hospital and doing his therapy at home. Such good news let's keep up our prayers for a full recovery so he can fill his spot again. Sory, it is just a good feeling about our group I get carried away. Merry Christmas and may you be blessed as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Saviour Jesus the Christ.

Thanks Guys for your kind words. I was impressed with the willingness of J.R., Lorren, Ken, and Ed to jump in and get their feet wet on some of the songs. Playing with a live band is a good way to learn. Our Pro's, Wayne Morton, Ernie Dunlap, and first-time visitor Ron Stanley showed us how it's done right.

Special thanks to Wayne Hutchison for being there even after such a tragic loss of his grandson. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Louie, we would be happy to have you sit in with us anytime. We will post our next meeting time on the Forum. If you would E-Mail me your brother's name & phone number at LWOOD524@COX.NET, I will contact him about our group and Jam Session.

See Ya Later----LEROY

Our next JAM SESSION will be on 17 Jan 08, same time, same place. Leroy

I think it is Jan. 17, 2009

What I am about to say may shed some light on Leroy using 2008 for the year. Our leader Leroy more than lickly will not be making the jam. He has been putting off for some time a date with the surgeon. I understand the date will be Jan. 16, however, the time has not been set and may not be until after the 1st. I am asking that we start our prayers for Leroy that he will be receiving the best of care, for the hands of the surgeon and the staff at Midwest City hospital. Pray that it will be God's will for full recovery and that he will return to us in full health. Pray for strength for his lovely wife and each member of his family. This is what our fellowship is about supporting each other and Leroy needs to feel this support from each of us.

My how time goes by when you are having fun!!!.

Thanks for the correction Ernie,and thanks Lorren for your kind words. I am dreading this operation, but with those prayers, I will make it just fine.

Leroy

I want to wish everyone at the OKC Jam, A Happy New Year and I am looking forward to the
17th of Janurary.

Ken Collins which is OKC's finest Steel Player, said he may come by depending on his picken
schedule. That guy understands and knows how to play and explain the C6 neck as well as the E9th. Man what a valuable player the club has from time to time. Thanks Ken for being such a Teaching Tool.


Ernie