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01 Dec 12 - 08:02 PM (#3445477) Subject: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert So this past Tuesday or Wednesday, I donno, I was at the local nails place getting a nail put on my picking finger and there was a lady next to me getting all ten and me, well ya' know I'm gonna be talkin' shit and so this lady and I get talkin' and she wants to know why I was getting just one nail so I told her and then we get talkin' music and me talkin' blues and next thing we're talkin' about her husband... Seems that hubby just don't do what he's 'sposed to and... ...well, this ain't goin' where you thought it was 'cause... ...in this case it was a clock that she wanted to give away??? Well, seein' as there have been a lot of clock stories of late her in the Mudpit I figured that I'd ask her about it and next thing ya know this ol' gal is offering this clock to me??? Hey??? Free??? So, in spite of a recent inhury, I had a neighbor drive my truck to this ladies house this morning and there in her garage was a perfect 1958 Ridgeway Model 127 grandfathers clock?!?!?!?... So it's out i the gargage and I have the original owners card and some envelopes with spare parts and a warrent bbok and an owners manual, to boot... I am clueless what to do with it but... B~ |
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01 Dec 12 - 08:26 PM (#3445490) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: SINSULL Sing, Bobert: My grandfather's clock was too large for the shelf So it stood ninety years on the floor... |
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01 Dec 12 - 08:34 PM (#3445495) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert This lady referred to this clock as a "grandmothers clock"??? No matter, it's in my possession now... It's real 50s-ish... I mean, well made and all but kinda dated... B~ |
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01 Dec 12 - 08:34 PM (#3445496) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Don Firth I'm not familiar with the brand, but some of those things are worth a wad of money. You might check with someone whole deals in that sort of thing. Don Firth |
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01 Dec 12 - 08:45 PM (#3445505) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert I've been kinda lookin' on the inter net but haven't found any comps... B~ |
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01 Dec 12 - 09:02 PM (#3445519) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,Chongo Chimp Don is on the right track, Bobertz. Get the brand name, model number, and do a search. You'll probably find one on Ebay or some other auction site and you can get an idea what it's worth. - Chongo p.s. What else did she want? I thought you was goin' somewhere's else with that story. Spill the beans, but keep it clean! ;-D Ook! Ook! |
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01 Dec 12 - 09:08 PM (#3445520) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert Well, I don't have a clue, Chongz... Yeah, I know the story sounded fishy and it is but I don't know why she gave me the clock... BTW, she also gave my neighbor, who drove me over there, a gas grill which works... I donno about finding one on the inter net... I punched in the model number (127) and the nane (ridgeway) and the year it was built (1958) and ain't found nuthin'... B~ |
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01 Dec 12 - 09:12 PM (#3445526) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,Chongo Chimp Okay, then, what ya do is advertise it as "one-of-a-kind", "the only surviving example of this extremely rare and valuable classic grandfather clock", and start the bidding off at $35,000. Make sure you go a lotta real good photos from all angles. - Chongo |
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01 Dec 12 - 10:16 PM (#3445551) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Charley Noble Bobert- Let me see if I've got this story straight. So this lady wanted you to wind her clock, so to speak? And you and a neighbor went over to her house to do the job? Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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01 Dec 12 - 10:26 PM (#3445560) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert Well no, Charley... I went with him him... He drove... I rode... Ahhhh, what was the question??? B~ |
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01 Dec 12 - 11:39 PM (#3445584) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity Bobert: "So it's out i the gargage and I have the original owners card and some envelopes with spare parts and a warrent bbok and an owners manual, to boot... I am clueless what to do with it but..." Get a large jar of Vaseline and...... GfS |
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01 Dec 12 - 11:51 PM (#3445589) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,Chongo Chimp Har! Har! Har! ;-D Geez, I nearly fell off my chair. - Chongo |
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02 Dec 12 - 08:25 AM (#3445678) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert Huh??? I didn't exactly get that one, GfinS... I mean, you and Chongz may be in kinky stuff with clocks and, hey, that's fine... Please don't send any pictures and keep it to ya'll's selves, por favor... B~ |
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02 Dec 12 - 01:20 PM (#3445781) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Pete Jennings GfS. Priceless! |
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02 Dec 12 - 09:08 PM (#3445966) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Charley Noble Pity that one can't post an illustration here. "A stich in nine saves time!" Charley Noble |
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02 Dec 12 - 09:37 PM (#3445973) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert I don't understand this sexual fascination with clocks that some folks apparently have??? B~ |
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02 Dec 12 - 10:03 PM (#3445980) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Gurney The difference between a grandfather and a grandmother clock is just size. Grandfather types are imposing big ones. |
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02 Dec 12 - 10:17 PM (#3445984) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert Penis envy??? B;~) |
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02 Dec 12 - 10:41 PM (#3445988) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,Chongo Chimp The phrase "ring my chimes" takes on a whole new meanin' here... - Chongo |
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03 Dec 12 - 11:43 AM (#3446197) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,leeneia Bobert, a grandmother clock is like a grandfather clock, only smaller. as for what to do with it, wind it up and use it to tell time. The song "My Grandfather's Clock" is great on fretted dulcimer. |
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03 Dec 12 - 12:08 PM (#3446209) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,olddude damn ya got the luck of the irish, those are great clocks ... I got another Amish buddie that just does clocks ... Eli is incredible if ya need it fixed |
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03 Dec 12 - 12:10 PM (#3446210) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,olddude I thought yer were gonna say yas was getting a pedophile ... I mean pedicure or something strange like that |
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03 Dec 12 - 12:12 PM (#3446211) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,olddude please tell me ya didn't paint the nail pink |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:01 PM (#3446232) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert I wish I had never volunteered to get the clock 'cause, to me, it's everything I didn't like about the style of the 60s but the P-Vine loves it... I can't see it anywhere in out house... I was hoping it was worth enough $$$ for me to buy another geetar... I don't have a clue what it is worth, really... Can't find any like it on ebay or anywhere... BTW, it is a 1968, Ridgeway, model 172, Movement E, Finish FTW, Serial 227 in case anyone is bored and wants to see if they can find out what it's worth... B~ |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:22 PM (#3446249) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,Chongo Chimp Okay, Bobertz, there is all kinda info out there about Ridgeway Grandfather clocks. Take a look at this, for instance: http://www.nextag.com/ridgeway-clocks-value/shop-html?nxtg=f6b0a500520-DB6D86D55BAB04D6 They appear to mostly run around about $2,000 and up. Looks like they are still in business nowadays. Yers bein' an older one, it might be worth less than the new ones or it might be worth more. Hard to say. Check here for more info: http://www.google.ca/#hl=en&tbo=d&rlz=1W1AURU_enCA499&sclient=psy-ab&q=ridgeway+grandfather+clock+value&rlz=1W1AURU_enCA499&oq=Ridgeway+Gran&gs_l=hp.1.2.0l4.0.0.1.852.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.KgDju_vyRJk&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=6923ea2eeb47f783&bpcl=39314241&biw=1280&bih=609 - Chongo |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:24 PM (#3446250) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: olddude Bobster if it runs and in good shape, ya can get 800-1000 fer it and that is a realistic number Dan |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:29 PM (#3446256) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,Chongo Chimp That's about what I'd figger. 800-1000 can buy a lotta bananas, Bobertz. And a reasonable amount of good whiskey too. - Chongo p.s. But if ya can't find a buyer, it'll still make a great boat anchor. |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:32 PM (#3446261) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Ed T Since Flavor Flav (who wore a big clock)has had some problems, you could just carry it around. The girls seem to a guy with a big clock. |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:44 PM (#3446269) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Ed T Flavor has had legal issues recently (seems to have a temper issue): Flavor Flav |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:44 PM (#3446270) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,olddude and find a place in yer house bobster cause I know all about mssus saying I love that you are not selling it ... I got some paintings I wanted to unload .. everyone .. nope .. they sit on the floor no room to hang them all but I am stuck |
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03 Dec 12 - 01:51 PM (#3446278) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk Give them to a local thrift store, Dan. That's what I did with a whole bunch of paintings that were left at my parents' place (none of them were notably valuable, so not much point trying to sell them...but the thrift store was happy to take them). I mostly deal with the Salvation Army, because they are a real charity. |
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03 Dec 12 - 02:54 PM (#3446315) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle Well, bobette, I've found that if I slather an item with enough lemon oil and black shoe polish I can sell anything and get top dollar for it. I don't know why, but it works. Use a Q-tip in the nooks and crannies. Lemon oil. Black shoe polish. =(:-( )) |
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03 Dec 12 - 05:16 PM (#3446366) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert If I thought I could get $800 for it I'd spend a weekend getting it going and cleaning it up... Lemon oil??? Nah... I use real furniture polish on wood... We have nothing but antiques and know how to make it look as good as it can look... Thanks, Chongz, but cut and paste is above my pay grade... B~ |
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03 Dec 12 - 05:22 PM (#3446368) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle Lemon oil works for me. I use it on fingerboards, tolex, wood, anything. It only has to look good long enough for me to get their money. About 5 minutes or less. =(:-( D) |
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03 Dec 12 - 05:38 PM (#3446372) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle Bought a crappy 60's Magnus Prelude organ for $25 at a pawn shop. Sat around the house gathering dust for years. Housemate said it was unplayable. Slathered every inch of it with lemon oil. Put it up for sale for $50. First person to come look at it squealed with delight and said it was so beautiful., Gave me $60. Said to keep the change. True story. =(:-( )) |
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03 Dec 12 - 05:44 PM (#3446375) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert Old electric organs are harder to get rid of then old girl-friends... Good work, Krinkx... No lemon oil for me... Might as well just spray it down with WD40 thsn to use that junk on good wood... B~ |
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03 Dec 12 - 06:03 PM (#3446385) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: gnu "He drove... I rode"... oh dear. Hank... people pay you more money than you sak for? You must have a big clock. And bigs balls if you expect me to believe that. |
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03 Dec 12 - 06:10 PM (#3446389) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle It happens. I got buyin' and sellin' in the blood. I drag junk home and sell it. Crap out of the neighbor's junk pile. I'm a regular Fred Sanford. =(:-( )) |
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03 Dec 12 - 06:26 PM (#3446395) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: olddude My biggest score was a painting for 50 cents in a fea market, sold it for 2800 bucks it was a well listed artist |
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03 Dec 12 - 06:41 PM (#3446402) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle I can't beat that. Bought a 50's German 35mm camera. $10. Sold for $150. =(:-( )) |
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03 Dec 12 - 06:46 PM (#3446405) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: gnu I got a siver Illinois 17 jewel railroad pocket watch sent to me from NY by a buddy for free and I think it's worth far more than any amount of $. Now... THAT THERE is a "find"! Thanks, Dan. I haven't showed it off yet. I am waiting for a special occasion. |
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03 Dec 12 - 06:59 PM (#3446410) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert When I was briefly doing maintenance in 1971 at a high rise building in Arlington, Va. I spied a 1953 Jaguar 120S roadster in a parking garage that was covered in a couple years worth of dust... Found out who owned it and bought it for $600 (good money back then), had it towed to my house, spent the next couple weeks workin' on it (yes, rebuilding the SU carbs) and sold it for $2500 (gooder money back then)... Of course, that car would bring at least $200,000 today but, hey??? B~ |
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04 Dec 12 - 08:01 AM (#3446715) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: mayomick Bobert.Were you serious about getting a new nail put on your picking finger? |
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04 Dec 12 - 08:19 AM (#3446726) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,leeneia I had a guitar lesson (one-off, done for charity) from a guy who would go to the nail parlor and have long, strong acrylic nails put on his right hand. For picking. Apparently it's pretty normal among serious finger-pickers. |
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04 Dec 12 - 08:23 AM (#3446728) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle Classical guitar thing. Rareified atmospere. =(:-( 0) |
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04 Dec 12 - 11:29 AM (#3446841) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk Yes, leeneia, I started doing that a few years back, after seeing another guitarist who was using the acrylic nails. They work wonderfully. You can not only pick with them, you can also "brush" (sweep forward across the strings) with them, and they won't break. They have been a huge asset to my guitar playing. I have to get "fills" put in at the back about every 6 weeks as the nail grows out, and it only costs $15 to do 4 nails on the right hand. A bargain. I'll never go back to using uncoated nails. |
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04 Dec 12 - 01:01 PM (#3446918) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,leeneia Thanks for the info, Little Hawk. ========== Oh, gee. Bobert. I didn't know the clock was "60's looking." I can see how that would evoke bad vibes. For me, a 60's look brings back memories of trudging to school in bitter cold, of having to listen to pipe organ on dreary Sunday mornings, of the Kennedy asassination, of early Beatles sounding like cicadas.... arrgh! If the P-vine keeps the clock, maybe you could do some kind of exorcism. |
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04 Dec 12 - 01:02 PM (#3446920) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Pete Jennings He wouldn't do that, Leeneia, he loves her! |
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04 Dec 12 - 01:09 PM (#3446924) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Jack the Sailor ENERGY ALTERNATIVES 6620 W W T HARRIS BLVD - Map CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 Phone: 704.598.8787 Fax: 704.598.7511 Ridgeway dealer in Charlotte. |
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04 Dec 12 - 01:12 PM (#3446928) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: olddude I can't pick with nails I cut them down to nothing. They catch on the strings it is just a self taught thing. I do everything wrong on the guitar but I have fun. My roommate in college had one nail that was like a spear .. but he could cook on the guitar and so can Bobster |
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04 Dec 12 - 01:19 PM (#3446933) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle Do you wear a thumbpick, bobette? =(:-( o) |
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04 Dec 12 - 04:30 PM (#3447030) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,leeneia Some players cut their nails at a slant, with the corner towards the thumb down low and the corner closer to the pinkie up high. Then they can use either the soft part of their fingertip or the part with the nail behind it to hit the string. I've tried it, and it works, but I'm not dedicated enough to get really good at it. It's called the 'flesh and nail' method. When I saw Martin Wyndham Read using a thumbpick, I knew in my heart that was the method for me. ======== Pete, I meant do an exorcism to get the bad 60's karma out of the clock, not out of the P-vine. P-vine probably wasn't even born yet. |
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04 Dec 12 - 04:35 PM (#3447034) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk I used to use thumbpicks, but I found that they become uncomfortable and they tend to slip out of position sometimes. The armoured nail method is more reliable. |
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04 Dec 12 - 06:37 PM (#3447079) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert My picking style is basically "claw hammer" but it has a number of twists... The only time I need the nail is if I am either strumming or alternating claw-hammer with accented down strokes (strum)... Other than that it's a thumb pick (plastic) and two finger picks (plastic on forefinger and metal on middle finger)... And, yes, fake nails allow the first two of those styles without any picks at all... Been getting just the forefinger done for about the last 20 or so years... B~ |
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04 Dec 12 - 06:38 PM (#3447081) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert JtS, Thanks... I'll call them... B~ |
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05 Dec 12 - 11:06 AM (#3447451) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk I've worked out a special set of exercises for strengthening the middle finger. |
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05 Dec 12 - 11:09 AM (#3447454) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle That's disgusting =(:-( D) |
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05 Dec 12 - 11:14 AM (#3447459) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk You, sir, have a prurient imagination. For shame! Say 50 Hail Chongos immediately to absolve your sins. |
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05 Dec 12 - 05:49 PM (#3447712) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: gnu LH... "I used to use thumbpicks, but I found that they become uncomfortable and they tend to slip out of position sometimes." Sucks, eh? I used to tape the buggers on. Not just on the thumb but I used to also file them to get them just right and that was tricky and rather tedious and frustrating... thank goodness I got arthritis and had to sell my strings. Hey, if ya don't laff, ya cry, eh? |
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05 Dec 12 - 06:56 PM (#3447743) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk Yup, that's the truth, gnu. |
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05 Dec 12 - 06:59 PM (#3447744) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle I use metal thumbpicks. You can bend them to fit better. And they don't break. I used to tape plastic fingerpicks on. =(:-( )) |
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06 Dec 12 - 12:38 PM (#3448119) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: mayomick Thanks for the info on the false nails .It had never crossed my mind before reading this thread. My index finger nail is pretty strong , but if it ever breaks awkwardly I'll know what to do . |
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06 Dec 12 - 01:00 PM (#3448132) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk It's not a false nail that I use. It's a layer of acrylic put on top of the existing nail. The acrylic is a white powder in a little jar. It is applied by a brush that is dipped into a clear chemical liquid (acetone?). This turns the acrylic powder briefly into a gloppy clear viscous semi-liquid that is quickly spread on the nail, using the brush. It is spread out in a even layer, about a millimeter thick, on top of the entire nail. It begins to harden within less than 30 seconds, and sets up in about a minute, I'd say. It is then sanded and filed lightly to the final shape. What you have then is a heavily armoured nail that is virtually unbreakable under normal circumstances, and works great to play the guitar. |
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06 Dec 12 - 03:24 PM (#3448209) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert In other words, you have an unbreakable pick... I call mine "The Hammer"... B~ |
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06 Dec 12 - 04:13 PM (#3448226) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: mayomick I've been looking through a list of nail designs Philly nails, Jackson Pollock nails, Japanese manga , Jack of Clubs , Art Deco Any of you have any preferences ? |
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06 Dec 12 - 04:20 PM (#3448229) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk I prefer the kind that look "natural". I guess if you were a Scot, you could even get them in plaid. ;-) |
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06 Dec 12 - 04:41 PM (#3448238) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert I don't want folks to know that I have a fake nail so I leave it natural... Keeps 'um guessin' how I get that sound outta what appears to be "all natural"... I mean, I don't mind sharing it here with other musicians but I'd never announce it to an audience... B~ |
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06 Dec 12 - 04:53 PM (#3448241) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: mayomick Makes sense.You don't have to pay the nail bar royalties that way either. I might try to get them put a little semi-quaver on mine all the same . |
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06 Dec 12 - 09:01 PM (#3448367) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle Can you do this at home? =(:-( )) |
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06 Dec 12 - 09:07 PM (#3448371) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert Not really, krinkx... I mean, $3 a pop ain't gonna break ya... BTW, if you leave a $2 tip then next time you go to get a nail them Vietnamese gals will be all over doin' yer nail... B~ |
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07 Dec 12 - 06:55 AM (#3448496) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Henry Krinkle What about what LH does? I'd rather not have fake nails. I have to do man's work. I don't want to worry about breaking a nail. I already worry enough about getting a run in my stockings. =(:-( °) |
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07 Dec 12 - 08:49 AM (#3448545) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert I do man's work, too, krinkx... I mean, serious man's work... The nail doesn't have anything to do with it... B~ |
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07 Dec 12 - 09:07 AM (#3448555) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: GUEST,Indiana guest I heard a quote recently that applies to this thread: "I started playing guitar to meet girls and wound up talking to middle aged men about their fingernails" |
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07 Dec 12 - 05:26 PM (#3448935) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert LOL, Guest... B~ |
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07 Dec 12 - 06:07 PM (#3448950) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: gnu Indie... hahahahhaa! The nail polish and such strengtheners never worked for me. I have extremely soft nails. The only ones that are "standard human strength" naila are those that I damaged violently while working and that is due to the reaction to such trauma because I have mild psorisis. That stuff just made using picks a chore when I had to and made pain when I did mess up a nail. Kinda like drivin a 4X4 in the backwoods... ya go where a regular truck won't go so, when ya do get stuck, ya REALLY get stuck. But, yeah, pickin with natural nails, painted or not, beats picks anyday. Regular disclaimer... I was not ever a good player in the LEAST! Nor I am anywhere near qualified to comment on such matters. I sounded okay in the kitchen when everyone was under the inluence. Well, at least when *I* was. Maybe when the others told me I was entertaining they were just being polite, eh? >;-) (That includes YOU, buddy... the last person that ever heard me strum a string... you know who you are. When you said here in Mudcat you enjoyed it, my heart soared. Thanks again. If you ever drop in again, I'll have a go on yer geetar fer old time's sake. But, ya gotta bring that there good whiskey again. I still have the glasses... thanks.) |
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07 Dec 12 - 06:27 PM (#3448955) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert Yeah, yeah, yeah... It's always the "awww, shucks, I don't play very well" guy at the party who blows the doors out with his playin'... Ya' ain't suckin' ,me into that trap, gn-ze... Me??? I like my picks and I like my un-picks... It all depends on the song and what sound I want... B~ |
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07 Dec 12 - 06:30 PM (#3448957) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: frogprince "pocket watch sent to me from NY by a buddy for free and I think it's worth far more than any amount of $." I just noticed an echo here. Actually my deal was, I paid two bits or some such for a non-running old pocket watch with no crystal to put in still life photos. Then some crazy guy in NY asked about buying it for parts. Instead he got it all fixed up, and sent it back with a great old mellow chunky chain. I've found a couple of excuses to wear it for special occasions, with a vest my current lover made for me. I don't know that I'm as attached to my watch as gnu is to his, though; I might consider letting mine go for an even million bucks. |
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07 Dec 12 - 06:49 PM (#3448965) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk Henry - Yes, you can do the acrylic powder and accelerator thing at home. I know one folk musician who's been doing his own nails that way for years. I guess it might take some practice to get it right, though...a few trial runs. I just get the Vietnamese guys (or girls) to do it over at the local "Le Nails" for about $4 per nail, and I need 4 nails done on the left hand only. For some reason it's always Vietnamese staff in those places. I have no idea why, but they must have a lot of schools for it in Vietnam or something. One thing is, you have to work quickly with the stuff after it hits the liquid accelerator. You've got maybe 20 seconds to spread it evenly over the nail before it starts to set up. Oh, and you also have to clean the nails with alcohol before applying it (to remove any natural oils) and then sand them lightly with a fine grit sanding pad or sanding wheel on Dremel Moto-tool, so that the acrylic will adhere well to the nail's surface after it hardens. If this isn't done, it can tend to lift off the nails at some point. I use a Dremel tool with a sander attachment on it about once a week to sand them back at the front as they keep growing out and getting longer. It takes too long filing them by hand. |
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07 Dec 12 - 07:01 PM (#3448972) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Bobert I didn't realize you played leftie, LH??? I woulda sworn I saw a clip of you playin' right hand geetar??? Why all 4... You pick with all four fingers??? Plus thumb... I mean, Son House ysed to do it but I ain't seen anyone do it since... I am impressed if you do... B~ |
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07 Dec 12 - 07:13 PM (#3448982) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk Ooops. Sorry. It's the right hand I get the nails done on. Yes, I play right-handed like most people do. I do use the thumb and three fingers when picking...depending on the picking pattern. Some patterns only require the thumb and 2 fingers. Thumb is for alternating base, naturally. The 3 treble strings can be played using either 2 fingers...or 3. If you use 3, then the ring finger takes the 1st string. This is useful in certain picking patterns. Thumbnail is great for long strums too. Carter picking can be done with thumb and 2 fingers. Fingers do the strums in that case, brushing forward and back, thumb does the base. |
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07 Dec 12 - 07:45 PM (#3448993) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: gnu Bobert... I bet you wouldn't shoot pool or throw darts for money with me either. Hahahahaaa. Seriously, I was only ever "good" on Rhan. As much as Rhan is shit on above and below the line, Rhan is GOOD when it is good and I am proud to say I once was beyond good. I tuly am sad I lost the ability due to injury and disease. Bones, strings, whistles... nah... I miss my Bodhrans. Terribly so. I even miss playing cardboard boxes and plastic gas cans and beer bottles and pots and pans with my ciapan (tipper)... and beer cans?!... well, that was a treat for everyone that saw and heard what I could do with an empty beer can if I do say so myself... and I do. Sigh... sorry. Just feeling sorry for myself. Pathetic. For all and sundry... make as much music as you can EVERY day that you can... it's a treasure. |
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07 Dec 12 - 08:18 PM (#3449010) Subject: RE: BS: Yet another wacky Bobert story... From: Little Hawk Hey, Shane has had ambitions ever since he was 8 or 10 to be a Heavy Metal Rock God and play incredible screaming guitar solos and "service" hordes of groupies after every show...but all he can do to this day is play...air guitar. He's not bad, though, as air guitarists go. |