Any member that owns a Gibson Loar F5.
Any member that owns a Gibson Loar F5.
I am a happy and enthusiastic and very regular participant in the Cafe, but am I the only person here who finds this orgy of cosy self-congratulation just a little bit creepy?
c.1965 Harmony Monterey H410 Mandolin
"What a long, strange trip it's been..." - Robert Hunter
"Life is too important to be taken seriously." - Oscar Wilde
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Adam Steffey.He appears on here ocassionally.Other than that, only fellow Gibson owners.
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No, me too, though it is a bit refreshing to see after some pretty snarky recent kerfaffles. And I am usually in favor of optimism and positivity. Technically, though, this is mutual congratulation rather than self-congratulation, but let's not quibble. Besides, this ain't nothing compared to the thread about a Cafe convention. Expressing conviviality toward virtual strangers is alright from afar, but up close and personal? Be careful what you wish for!
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
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The most telling thing is that I was thinking of the other thread, the one about a Cafe Convention, when I put this response here by mistake Point taken about the more fitting application of 'mutual gratification'. While I'm certain that I'd enjoy bumping into one or two Cafe members in the future, the idea of intentionally wandering into a room full of them in search of instant buddies does give me the creeps. Just a little.
"Music is the only noise for which one is obliged to pay." ~ Alexander Dumas
"My awareness of who's here is mostly shaped by the Song A Week Group, though I check out the other forums when I've got a little more time. I really would like to shake Barbara Shultz's hand and thank her for establishing and shepherding the SAW Group."
Too true! I joined SAW on week 45 and week 199's tune is set to be announced in a few hours. That's been around three years, and there's quite a few of the members who've been there just about as long or longer. Keeping in touch each week and sharing your growth as a musician really does form great relationships. I'm always trying to wrangle new contributors to the forum because the atmosphere and possibilities for improvement are unbelievable. So a huge thanks to Barbara in particular and to all the regulars who make the effort to record videos or post words of encouragement and constructive feedback.
"I am glad nobody has mentioned me cos I am afraid of stalkers."
Sorry, Bertram, you're somewhere around the top of my long list. Don't let your guard down.
Probably good I haven't been mentioned. I'm told I'm so much more witty and charming in text than I am in person.
Well, definitely miles away - so that a no, but I hope you all get to meet each other and above all have a happy mandolin gas!
Playing:
Jbovier a5 2013;
Crafter M70E acoustic mandolin
Jbovier F5 mandola 2016
"The paths of experimentation twist and turn through mountains of miscalculations, and often lose themselves in error and darkness!"
--Leslie Daniel, "The Brain That Wouldn't Die."
Some tunes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa1...SV2qtug/videos
It would be great to meet all members, but realistically I would say it would be ones that were in close proximity, F2 Dave, Rex Hart, and even Scott. Althoug I did meet Bernie Daniel at a jam in Foley AL.
Sorta depends on what you're expecting, and what you're looking for. You can spend time with people who share your interests, and who -- based on their willingness to participate in an event of that type -- are on the "friendly and gregarious" side of the spectrum, without expecting to find BFF's or "instant buddies."
Attending my college class reunions, I find that those who attend, are the ones who enjoy meeting people, including "strangers," and interacting with others who have some things in common. Those who don't enjoy such activities, don't attend. If you find it "creepy," you're probably not going to participate anyway, right?
Allen Hopkins
Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello
Natl Triolian Dobro mando
Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back
H-O mandolinetto
Stradolin Vega banjolin
Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola
Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello
Flatiron 3K OM
I really enjoy reading many replies from different posters,but if I had to pick ones that I would like to meet based on just the interesting comments that I've read over the years from them,I would have to pick Big Joe,AlmeriaStrings,and F5Loar.Sure wish I could post as well as they do!I'd also like to play those fine Gibson mandolins that AlmeriaStrings own as well.
Kentucky KM 140 (Sold)
Weber-Made The Loar
Eastwood Mandocaster (Sold)
Kala SMHC Concert Uke (Sold)
1910 Gibson A-1
The Loar LM 700
Washburn B8K Banjo
Recording King RA 998-E resonator
1923 Gibson F-4 with double stamped FON
No, you're not alone. On the other hand, if someone's self-esteem gets a needed boost in the process, I suppose that's a good enough reason for such a thread--not to mention folks on the giving end who have the chance to tell others how much they appreciate them. Not enough of that in the world.
That said, I'm not inclined to scroll through the preceding pages and participate. There are folks whose comments I regularly enjoy, as well as some I'm inclined to skip. Beyond that, it's the collective I appreciate.
Now I feel like I've been assimilated.
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