Steel Guitar Excuses

Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 5 May 2005 2:46 am

Thanks again Guys. Jody I'll try that as soon as the little darlin gets up this morning.

She was fit to be tied about this yesterday so I've got a little ways to go yet but I'm slowly wearing her down. I figure by the time the weekend's over I'll just about have her sold on the idea.

Rick

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 5 May 2005 3:54 am

Rick.. all kidding aside,, If you guys can afford it,whats the problem??. I'm sure she knows how much you love playing steel and how important this is to you.

I would maybe do a good faith "sell off" of some gear you really don't use much to help finance the new purchase.. That works pretty well, and I'm sure your lovely bride would appreciate the fact that you are willing to make a few sacrifices..

anyway, I bet before long there will be a "new addition" to the Garret houshold.. a four legged one without a wagging tail... bob

Daryl Stogner · Post by **Daryl Stogner** » 5 May 2005 4:27 am

I tried all of that stuff and it worked for several years, but now when she calls me my cell phone recognizes her number and plays "I'm Gonna Miss Her".

Don Poland · Post by **Don Poland** » 5 May 2005 5:32 am

I have always found that it is easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask for permission

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LeRoy Sawyer · Post by **LeRoy Sawyer** » 5 May 2005 5:52 am

Words Women Use...

GO AHEAD: This is a dare, not permission. Don't do it.

THAT'S OK: This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man "That's OK" means that she wamts to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

FINE: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. [This message was edited by LeRoy Sawyer on 05 May 2005 at 06:53 AM.][This message was edited by LeRoy Sawyer on 05 May 2005 at 06:54 AM.]

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 5 May 2005 6:14 am

True enough statements there LeRoy.!!. I look forward to meeting you and Larry [and whoever else shows up]on the 15th!!.. I'll try and behave myself!! bob

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 5 May 2005 8:49 am

You gotta formulate an excuse that includes trains, guitars, momma, pickup trucks, prison...
(With apologies to David Allen Coe...

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Charles Turpin · Post by **Charles Turpin** » 5 May 2005 1:57 pm

Rick you can always do like a friend of mine does. He brings it over to my house and says can i leave this at your house while i break it into my wife.MOnths later i ask him if he wants to take his steel home yet, and he tells me as soon as i tell My wife i made the last payment. SHe said, i could have one after it is paid for. He finaly took it home. It was a great playing steel he told me play it till he broke I broke it in that way he could tell her it was used hehehehe. I finaly told him, you wife knows you where a musician before she married you.
But my wife asked me she told me she said if i made it through the first cycle of Chemo and i wanted anything in the world what would i want and i told her a new Zum
SO guess what i got 4 months later. SO i am like the other players here i am lucky i don't have the problem of telling her any lies at all.

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Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 5 May 2005 2:08 pm

Rick,
I've only owned one brand spanking new steel and it was bought over 30 years ago when I was a single, care-free lad! Now, with a boss/night-shift supervisor, it's a little/ALOT different!! Suggest you have Plan A, new steel pitch and Plan B just in case she rejects Plan A. Plan B is: old steel restoration by one of our forum brother pros because this would probably "SAVE" +/- half the cost of a new steel! There, you have it---go for it--and don't forget this is Mother's Day weekend! (Breakfast in bed, etc., might also give you some extra help with the steel)

GOOD LUCK--CARL

Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 5 May 2005 4:36 pm

David,,

I haven't went over and checked that forum,,afraid to,, it might have been her!!! LOL....

The Good Lord watches over "fools and idiots" and Ignorance is Bliss!!!! I'll just continue to think "my" plan is working..LOL..

Larry

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David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 5 May 2005 4:59 pm

Larry, I had to do a little leg pulling with you, your post was just too irresistible.

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Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 5 May 2005 5:17 pm

David I can "dig it"!!! LOL...

But ya see, If you knew my wife,,,,,,,,,,,,

Larry

Tim Harr · Post by **Tim Harr** » 6 May 2005 5:31 am

I would go with the "it will pay for itself in no time" story. Usually, this is true if you are playing out a lot.

All of my equipment has paid for itself over and over again.

Also, I don't have that problem either Smiley

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Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 6 May 2005 8:29 am

I told my wife that I wanted a new steel and she said "sure, just as soon you get me a new kitchen."

Looks like I'll still be playing that old Pro I for a while.

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 6 May 2005 8:45 am

Hey Rick,i just sent you a down payment for that new guitar,now you got a excuse man!!
you probaly get it MONDAY,so better git on the phone my friend. haha farris

Adrienne Clasky · Post by **Adrienne Clasky** » 6 May 2005 9:33 am

Larry, you'd better be nice to that wife of yours. Do you know how hard it is to get a good bass player?! By the way, please tell your wife that if you irritate her, she can always come and stay with us!

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 6 May 2005 10:56 am

But dear if you fall and break your hip
it makes a great splint till the ambulance comes.

You can use the old one to slice eggs for the bridge club.

it keeps me form chasing women, I ain't got time,
don't complain.

It's safer than a motorcycle.

I can't drink and play the darned thing,
so it keeps me sober.[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 06 May 2005 at 11:57 AM.]

Doyle Mitchell · Post by **Doyle Mitchell** » 6 May 2005 11:29 am

Rick, when I ordered my new Rains I did not tell my wife, I thought I would surprise her with my new toy but I walked in one day and she said.. " who is Bob Rains" and I said just a guy I know , why? She said.." he called and needs to talk to you about the new steel he is building for you"......WELL. There is this Caddy she had been eyeing for a while and I started to like the looks of it myself, couple of days later it was parked under the carport. There is no good excuse, just do it .... play now, pay later!!!! Good luck, by the way, the blue Rains you were talking about is the one he built for me.

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 6 May 2005 12:29 pm

Can't believe you Doyle!and you live in Texas and not far from the factory!!haha still got caught huh.boys,we all have a time trying to explain our guitar desires!!my wife and family would bet when i use to go to the music store for strings ect.what i would be bringing home!!then i come slipping in the house like a whipped dog!!
knowing i had messed up again. and when the wife would say,well what did you get.MAN!!!!
what makes you say that,huh.hahahahaha
man i am so thankful for computers,don't even have to leave the house to get in trouble. farris

Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 6 May 2005 4:09 pm

Adrienne,,,

That won't work!!!! Ya aint getten my Bass player..LOL.... Besides she's my best friend also...

So I'll just keep on PAYIN until I get enough to buy that new steel..[Black] so I will sound BETTER!!!!

Larry

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Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 6 May 2005 4:17 pm

Larry,you didn't tell me you have a good base player!!NEEDED BASE PLAYER IN FLORIDA,where the sun always shines,nice beachs,vacation all day,and play at night!
can't beat it!!and we will tell her you already ordered one of those promates!!
Adrienne,help get this going man,and Jennings i'm sure will help tooooo farris

Terry Edwards · Post by **Terry Edwards** » 6 May 2005 4:41 pm

I told my wife I was going to buy a Harley.

Harleys scare her to death.

She said I could have anything I wanted as long as it wasn't a Harley!

Worked for me.

Terry

Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 6 May 2005 4:57 pm

Farris,,

Playin all night sounds good!!

No beaches fer me,,, too fat, old , and ugly to be seen in swim suit!!!!

Plays good Bass, just don't mess up and break time!!!!! You'll be hearin about it for a while!!! LOL..

Sings good to,,just a big mouth!! gotta keep her out of my monitor mix,,

Now before any of ya'll think yer gonna get me on that statement,, I've "All ready told her"!!

Terry, Hadn't thought about the Harley thing,,maybe I'll try that!!

Larry

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Al Carmichael · Post by **Al Carmichael** » 6 May 2005 9:19 pm

I told my wife: "I can either have one woman and a new guitar once every few years, or play one guitar and have a new woman every once and a while."

The new guitars started looking pretty good to her.

Adrienne Clasky · Post by **Adrienne Clasky** » 7 May 2005 8:18 am

Farris, I was up all night working on this problem. We might have to break down and let Larry come too. She could be attached to him (you know how sentimental women are. I once I had a pair of shoes with no soles left and I still couldn't throw them away!)I have breeding possums in the yard, so we could feed him cheaply!

Larry, tell your wife that my husband (a drummer) keeps perfect time!

I know this seems off-topic, but the moral is: Better make your excuse a good one, or you could lose your bass player! (Not Larry; he's sweet.)