Resolutions for 2022?

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Resolutions for 2022? Dec 20, 2021 13:39:04 GMT -5 Derick and ancient1 like this

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Post by seagullplayer on Dec 20, 2021 13:39:04 GMT -5

I can hardly believe it is that time of year again!

I am working on a new practice plan. Hopefully including more practice!

I hope to get back into our nursing home gig sometime this year. I'm sure it won't be this winter. All our public parties where cancelled for Christmas. Still plan a little something at our family get together this week.

No plans for new gear. But I would like to start posting some music online in some fashion.

Facebook live is still the easiest for me to use. But I don't know of a way to share it outside of Facebook?

I have a song bouncing around in my head, just bits so far. Would like to get that out of my head and on paper...

So what plans do you have for the New Year?

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Resolutions for 2022? Dec 20, 2021 15:38:16 GMT -5 seagullplayer and ancient1 like this

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Post by Derick on Dec 20, 2021 15:38:16 GMT -5

seagullplayer,

Well I'll start with my new year's resolution, not to buy any more guitars in 2022.

Then to try to learn some new songs, and not to noodle so much and enjoy myself.

Try to get good at playing the Nylon string guitar.

To go a walk around the local park every day.

Keep playing the guitar every day.

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Post by Garland on Dec 21, 2021 7:30:33 GMT -5

seagullplayer, as I stated elsewhere here, me and resolutions don't see eye to eye- so, I'll keep on keepin on-

as for the performing- you tube is really not that hard to do- then all your buddies, here, could see you adhering to your resolutions-

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Jan 1, 2022 14:49:09 GMT -5 CTGull said:

I've already blown it on day 1.

Bought this.

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CTGull,

Ho no , you were doing so well, and you fell for the charms of a 12 string, I know it can be hard at times but on the first day.

I am still going strong, no new guitars for me this year, the Nylon string guitar is getting one hell of a lot of play time.

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Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Post by seagullplayer on Jan 1, 2022 22:09:50 GMT -5

Practiced a new song for in the morning, that means so far I have practiced everyday this year!

And unless something really unforeseen happens I will play that song tomorrow. My year is off to the right start...

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Post by CTGull on Feb 8, 2022 12:19:58 GMT -5

5 weeks after blowing my NYR on day 1, I'm still doing OK. I've been busy working on other peoples guitars. I still have plenty of partially finished ones to work on. But I am on the lookout for a 60's Silvertone 1220 or 633. It is the sunburst version of the Harmony Sovereign 1260. And they're kind of rare. A couple sold last year that I should have jumped on, if I had known. There's currently a 1220 on Reverb, but it's way overpriced and not in that great of shape. I'll pass.

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Post by Derick on Feb 8, 2022 13:56:13 GMT -5

Yes I'm sticking to my new year's resolution, no new guitars, still playing the Nylon string guitar, still doing the daily walk (weather permitting) been on the walk today.
Still go to learn some new songs, but no rush at present, finding doing less noodling a bit hard, because I like noodling so much.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Feb 8, 2022 13:56:13 GMT -5 Derick said:

Yes I'm sticking to my new year's resolution, no new guitars, still playing the Nylon string guitar, still doing the daily walk (weather permitting) been on the walk today.
Still go to learn some new songs, but no rush at present, finding doing less noodling a bit hard, because I like noodling so much.

Ain't being retired great??!! Maybe I'll find out someday...

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Resolutions for 2022? Feb 8, 2022 14:39:31 GMT -5 CTGull, seagullplayer, and 1 more like this

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Post by Derick on Feb 8, 2022 14:39:31 GMT -5

Feb 8, 2022 14:25:46 GMT -5 CTGull said:

Feb 8, 2022 13:56:13 GMT -5 Derick said:

Yes I'm sticking to my new year's resolution, no new guitars, still playing the Nylon string guitar, still doing the daily walk (weather permitting) been on the walk today.
Still go to learn some new songs, but no rush at present, finding doing less noodling a bit hard, because I like noodling so much.

Ain't being retired great??!! Maybe I'll find out someday...

CTGull,

If I'd have realised just how great retirement is, I'd have done it thirty years sooner.
Having that half an hour extra lie in every morning is great.
Live at the pace of live that you want, which is very slow for me, no dead lines or targets that have to be met, and the list go's on and on.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Feb 8, 2022 14:39:31 GMT -5 Derick said:

Feb 8, 2022 14:25:46 GMT -5 CTGull said:

Ain't being retired great??!! Maybe I'll find out someday...

CTGull ,

If I'd have realised just how great retirement is, I'd have done it thirty years sooner.
Having that half an hour extra lie in every morning is great.
Live at the pace of live that you want, which is very slow for me, no dead lines or targets that have to be met, and the list go's on and on.

I'm not the type to sit still for long. Even if I'm sitting still I'm working something in my head. Always busy. But, sleeping more would be great!! And doing what I want when I want!! Oh wait, I'm married. Forget that idea... Actually, if our oldest son would ever move out I'd probably be working on my stuff downstairs at 7am, instead of leaving for work at 5am, or waiting for the wife to get up at 9 or 10am. It kills me to just lay there and do nothing!!

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Post by Derick on Feb 9, 2022 6:59:48 GMT -5

CTGull,

I am alway doing something, but when I want to, I go on a nice walk every day (weather permitting),Enjoy gardening, trying to play the guitar, I try my best to stay fit and eat healthy, excluding the odd Meat and Potato Pie, or Cake.
Sometimes I wonder how I ever had time to go to work.
The biggest problem with retirement is, the time just goes to fast, I want it to slow down.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Post by Garland on Feb 9, 2022 8:03:35 GMT -5

seagullplayer,Derick,Garland,CTGull, being retired is WUN DER FULL.... yes Derick,
time flies when you're havin a good time.... seems I've had a blast for the last 30 years... I just don't remember it

When I was working (and especially drivin a big rig) I always got up before the chickens. They relied on me to wake them.... now, I want to stay in bed til at least 730... some days I can, most days I can't...

but! Davey and I take a nap nearly every day... not that I need to, but I want to!

I can't just sit and do nothin... my mind is always goin a little over 100mph on cruise control... even when I watch TV (which is rare) I play solitaire

... of course I play solitaire a lot anyway

I spend time on me patio (weather permitting)readin and enjoyin bein retired... watchin birds stop by in the trees and watchin the squirrels play... if I'm lucky I'll see a female lizard, (anatole) I think they're cute... usually quite petite to their male counter parts...

The last week I've copied down, by hand, not on me computer, 5 songs I'd forgotten about until runnin across them perusin you tube... thats not necessarily a bad thang... but, lord have mercy, I never knew I knew so many songs

Playin at playin guitar-

SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME

Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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Resolutions for 2022? Feb 9, 2022 9:02:10 GMT -5 Derick and Garland like this

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Post by seagullplayer on Feb 9, 2022 9:02:10 GMT -5

Four day work weeks is the closest I can get to retired. Might be as close as I will ever get. My lifetime of work, penny pinching and retirement planning will most likely leave my wife a wealthy widow.

I have told her that the next husband needs to play piano and leave my guitars to the kids.
And he better keep his hind end off my motorcycles. Or when she gets to heaven, I'm gonna slap her right in front of God and everybody.

Ten hour work days and getting up at 3:20 every morning get old. But three day weekends help mask the pain.

Most of my free time involves one of my grandsons. He is with me/us every evening and every Friday. I sure don't mind, he is three and will grow up fast enough. My two oldest granddaughters will be 14 this year. I gave my Uke to one of the girls, she thought she would like it better than a guitar.

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Epiphone Masterbilt AJ45-ME
Epiphone Masterbilt AJ500ME NS
Epiphone Hummingbird Pro
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Yamaha 365S (1980 ish)
Taylor 110, 2004
Martin DC-160GTE

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Resolutions for 2022? Feb 9, 2022 11:16:10 GMT -5 seagullplayer, ancient1, and 1 more like this

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Post by Derick on Feb 9, 2022 11:16:10 GMT -5

seagullplayer ,Derick ,Garland ,CTGull ,

When I was working, I was planing on never retiring but when I was 64 (the retiring age here is 65 thats when you can claim your state pension) was made redundant.
I then applied for over 500 jobs with no luck, so retired without really retiring.
Worked from the age of 15 to 64, with out any breaks, it ended up without a gold watch, retirement card or party.

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Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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