Howdy

[strumsalot]

I've been visiting for a week or two, joined a couple of days ago and thought it was time to introduce myself. From what I've seen, y'all have a great group of people here.

Don't you just hate talking or writing about yourself? Anyway, here goes. I started playing in jr. high nearly twenty years ago, took a long hiatus in highschool and college, and picked it back up a few years ago. I consider myself an amateur. I have never had a formal lesson, just learning here and there as I go. I am a Washie, me and the missis own six, all acoustic. Strumsalot?..well I'm really working hard on my fingerpicking and even a classical piece.

I enjoy photography, old cars and working with wood. I just acquired an old parlor fixer-upper that needs restoration and am really excited about it. I guess one could say I'm a jack of all trades, master of none.

Looking foward to getting to know everyone and talking and learning about playing the guitar.

Chad

 

[hubberjub]

It's nice to have you aboard. This is a friendly place.

 

[mrmudcat]

Welcome brother where ya been??:beer:

 

[Katastrophe]

Welcome! Pull up a chair and stay a while. There is a ton of information here, with all styles, abilities, ages, and many areas of the world represented.

 

[tunghaichuan]

Welcome to TheFret. Good to have you here.

tung

 

[Algonquin]

Welcome to the Fret

:beer:

 

[Adrian30]

Welcome strumsalot! Enjoy your stay.

 

[luvmyshiner]

Hey Chad, good to see ya' over here brother. Especially with all the evil goin' ons at that other place.:reallymad: It's a great group of folks here and I think you'll see a lot of familiar names.

For the rest of the fretters, Strumsalot and his bride are some of the regulars at the monthly Pearl bluegrass festival.

 

[ted s]

Welcome Strumalot... :bravo:
note to self.. 2 Strum guys, no more shortforms

 

[strumsalot]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes, I'm already feeling at home.

How's it going Mud?

Glad to be here Shiner, I see alot of familiar names in the posts.

Ted, just call me Chad.

Katastrophe, you need to come jam with us in Pearl one Saturday.

Algonquin, nice bass...largemouth?

Chad

 

[Katastrophe]

Katastrophe, you need to come jam with us in Pearl one Saturday.

Chad

Thanks, Chad. Actually, I've been thinking about making the trek up there in a month or two. It would be cool to meet the other TexasFretters. If someone could temporarily supply me with a loaner acoustic, I would bring a generous supply of high quality ear plugs to block out the noise that I would generate.

 

[warren0728]

welcome strumsalot....this is a great forum....i think you will like it here....

ww ancake:

note: this welcome copyrighted 2008...no unauthorized use of this welcome will be tolerated

 

[strumsalot]

If someone could temporarily supply me with a loaner acoustic

You got it bud!


Warren, should I be afraid of your pancakes???

 

[oldguy]

Welcome Chad strumsalot! Glad you joined us here at TheFret!:beer:
"Drinks all around for our new friend Sir Lancelot.......errrrr,.... I mean
Chad strumsalot!!!" :bravo: :bravo: :bravo:

 

[warren0728]

Warren, should I be afraid of your pancakes???

you'll have to use your search skills to find out...

BTW i'm a photographer and i like old cars and trucks too....i've got a 1954 ford f-100 truck.... :beer:

ww

 

[Spudman]

Hi Chad

Dig in to some of our older postings. There are a lot of good ideas and maybe you'll resurrect something we all can use a refresher on.

 

[just strum]

Hey Chad,

Welcome to thefret, glad to see you crossed over.

 

[ted s]

Algonquin, nice bass...largemouth?
Chad

Chad, that's a Canadian Largemouth Jazz Bass :rotflmao:

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Welcome sir Spamalot, (oh wait I mean Strumsalot ;-)) Nice to have you here. Any particular old cars you like? I like some too. Hope you have fun here. I sure do.

 

[strumsalot]

you'll have to use your search skills to find out...

BTW i'm a photographer and i like old cars and trucks too....i've got a 1954 ford f-100 truck.... :beer:

ww

I'll have to, when I have more time. Very cool truck...I like the Fords. I once owned a '65 Thunderbird and a '67 Fairlane 500, but that was when I was young and didn't have any responsibilities.

Strummy! I was wondering where you've been. How's your health?:beer:

Ted, largemouth jazz bass...:rotflmao:

 

[Robert]

Welcome strumsalot!

 

[just strum]

Strummy! I was wondering where you've been. How's your health?:beer:

Doing good Chad. Visit the Doc this Friday, hopefully I get the :AOK: .

Back at ya:beer:

 

[Childbride]

CHAD! BUDDY! :bravo:

glad to see ya here, my friend... trust me... you will like this place TONS!!! i love it... none of that 'other stuff'.

how's the wife? i can't wait to see you guys at Pearl again... we have to do that soon.

just got back from my lesson, and i'm soooo excited about what i get to learn this week...

problem is i'm playing electric now for this particular song and i can't do that at Pearl... owell, will have to translate it all to acoustic and show you both all the new stuff i've learned! :beer:

hug the wife for me, and hope to see you soon!

yeah, Katastrophe, you gotta come join us some time, i'd love to meet you; we always [the whole texas crowd, actually] bring extra guitars... and everyone shares their toys.

 

[strumsalot]

Thanks again for all the warm welcomes!

CB, we're looking forward to seeing you and the whole gang again soon.:wave:

Is that avatar your Christmas present?

 

[Dreadman]

Hey Chad. Good to see ya over this way.

Can't wait to see pics of the project parlor as it progresses!

 

[Childbride]

not exactly... when shiner and i got married, i had just had my major back surgery a month earlier. we couldn't go on a honeymoon for a year, until i was cleared to travel/not in a brace.

so we went to bimini... and that picture is one of a cool little beach we found when island exploring.

but i love the caribbean generally, and so that is my avatar, for now.

but you are correct in that it keeps me focused; in two months... i'll be on island time, mon...

 

[Tone2TheBone]

Welcome Chad sorry this is late.

 

[duhvoodooman]

Welcome to TheFret, Chad. Looks like you already know most of the "Wash-outs". Glad to have you here!! :AOK:

 

[strumsalot]

Thanks T2TB.

"Wash-outs", glad to be here VoodooMan. BTW - hopeless tinkerer...I can relate.:AOK:

 

[YerDugliness]

Hey, Chad, welcome!! I see the happenings on the other side of the world have forced you to search for greener pastures, too! Nice folks here, I haven't seen any flaming yet, but stay on topic--

Be seein' ya around. Next time we make Pearl, I have something for you and Beppi from AnnA.

Thanks, Chad. Actually, I've been thinking about making the trek up there in a month or two. It would be cool to meet the other TexasFretters. If someone could temporarily supply me with a loaner acoustic, I would bring a generous supply of high quality ear plugs to block out the noise that I would generate.

I think we could accommodate you, Katastrophe! I know I usually bring 2 or 3 guits with me when I head for Pearl!

Dugly