The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #16804   Message #159130
Posted By: Wesley S
06-Jan-00 - 05:01 PM
Thread Name: How hooked are you?
Subject: RE: How hooked are you?
Hi - My name is Wesley S and I'm a guitarholic -

I came to believe that I was powerless over my guitars. And I admit - I have GAS { guitar acquisition syndrome }. My travel guitar is next to my bed, and our guest bedroom has 3 6-strings, 2 12-strings , 2 mandolins , 1 5-string banjo, a 4-string mountain dulcimer, a kalimba, a penny whistle that I don't have ANY clue how to play { but I just HAD to have it}, and { I'm so ashamed } an ARP Odessey synth from by dark distent past as a member of a { gasp } rock and roll band.

I keep Mandolin Bros and Elderly cataloges in the bathroom at home and here at work I have another mandolin { my first - an Italian $50.00 cheapy } [ no offence intended to anyone of Italian descent ]

I know I should get a sponsor but then I'd have to give up buying CD's ect. Should we talk about records?? I was forced a few years ago to sell about a third of my LP's. I had around 3,000 at the time. But they were just to cumbersome to move every year or so.

I have to keep reminding my wife that I don't drink or take drugs { anymore }, or watch sports on TV, or play golf, or gamble, or want a fancy car { my 92 Toyota is just fine } , or go to topless bars and that the only woman I chase is her. I do dishes, cook and clean up after myself and leave the toilet seat down so whats the big deal if I get a Mandola??? Huh ???? Tell me !!!!!! I'm not obsessed - I'm not . I'm not. I'm not. I'm not I'm.........

My names Wesley S and I'm a guitarholic. Thankyou for letting me share today. Keep coming back - it works.