The SIGNIFICANCE of RESISTING Change

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 4 Jul 2003 4:03 am

I only resist change when I'm alone or with someone.

I just ran out and got a new circular saw, it was advertised as new,improved, better, not like the old one, way better than the old one.

Well at the end of the day the only real difference between the new one and my old one was that the new one had a new sharp blade.

I say work toward mastering what ya got..regardless of what it is...we all still play Together Again, don't we ? Or maybe we all should just play "Together" ...again...

The ole' phrase still holds true;

"Dance with the one that ya brung"

Happy 4th

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George McLellan · Post by **George McLellan** » 4 Jul 2003 4:48 am

Is this where the term "filibuster" came from???????????

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SUAS U' PHIOB
Geo

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 4 Jul 2003 4:56 am

Jim C.,

Happy 4th Of July!! I've been invited to two outdoor cook-outs.
I'll try to attend both by splitting up the time. Tomorrow, my sister-in-law is breaking out the victuals. I plan to attend, and meet friends there. Sunday is my day to visit the ITAM Lodge on Pontoosuc Lake's shoreline. Country music is featured there every Sunday night.

I'll go back to this thread, with a hint of supplanting the dreaded do nothing mentality, with new incentives. The distinctive qualities of steel guitars as a whole, are flawed by abuses and blemishes, when left to gather dust and rust. Following a succession of imprudent restraints in practice sessions, combined with an inclination to move away from others, who find a particular orthodox change is useful, may be looked upon later, as unwise, and counterproductive.

Bill H.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 4 Jul 2003 7:17 am

Thank you, Bill! And a happy 4th to you too!
But, now I gotta ask you: who wrote that first paragraph for you? It's.. it's...why, it's positively readable!

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 4 Jul 2003 7:55 am

Eric,
No rats here, dig?
And it's Fort Sumter, NOT Sumpter. The only "P" at Fort Sumter, was running down guys' legs---on both sides, North AND South.
I thought you said you once lived in SC?
And you don't know how to spell SUMTER?
Good luck buyin' groceries, and, ah, "rabbit pills" aren't for your sick bunny, OK?
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 4 Jul 2003 10:21 am

Nope. Did live in DC for 4 years, and on a tobacco farm in Upper Marlboro MD for a small time afterward. Really liked the music, and the history as well as most of the people. Not all of it did I learn correctly, I'm sure, but then it usually isn't thataway to begin with.

Sum()ter did include one of the most colorfully named generals: Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard. They just don't name folks like that up north here. Also, if I remember right, the only real casualty of Sum()ter was a mule. Would that all battles have been and would be so....

I recently got busted on the rabbit thing. I told my wife that some mutton she inadvertantly bought and cooked tasted just like rabbit "pellets". I also know what tobacco worms taste like. They're much more bitter...

Don't ask.

Anyhow. Happy 4th.

"And up north here, ain't nodody buys 'em, but I said that I will". -Lovin Spoonfull-

EJL

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 4 Jul 2003 11:40 am

Bill Hankey calls Tony LaCroix's post vague????? ¡¡¡Ay, Caramba!!!

After reading Bill's numerous posts here it's now obvious to me that although Bill is undoubtably a genuine fan of steel guitar, he gets as much of a kick out of stirring the pot with these word-puzzles. As Jim Cohen noted, "the first paragraph was positively readable!"... proves BH can write like a more-or-less "normal" guy if and when he chooses...

OK Bill, we're on to you! I'll be you're a blast at parties!

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 4 Jul 2003 1:50 pm

yo,`ts up dogs...

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Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 4 Jul 2003 2:26 pm

More correctly Damir, it's

Yo...My Dogs! 'Sup? to an armed group.

or .. Yo...Dog! 'Sup? if adressing a single police officer at a traffic stop.

The possesive only precedes a plural. I don't know why. I think it's a respect thing in the singular,and a patronage thing in to a group.

You'll get the hang of it.

Just like stumbling off a tree.

Happy Fourth My Friend.

Eric West

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 4 Jul 2003 3:22 pm

hey Eric,that is funny...

...happy 4th to you too my friend.
Damir

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Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 5 Jul 2003 3:32 am

I was receptive yesterday, by responding to invitations on the 4th, which necessitated venturing out into the noonday sun. Old Sol was poised to brutalize my epidermis. I was taking every measure available to protect my skin. As I sauntered within the bounds of each gathering, I immediately determined where the sun rises and sets, by conferring with the hostess. Most of the attendees were gathered on a porch. True to its propensity, the earth continued to rotate, allowing the sun's rays to seek me out. Most of my outdoor training of late, includes breaking away from the main body of those, who have yet to learn, of the sun's limited ravages. I say limited, because you'll seek shade long before you fry completely. We departed after enjoying an icy drink, good food, and socializing with friends. My friend Lou, who plays steel guitar, had called on the 3rd, to invite me to his 4th celebration, which made it necessary to formulate a plan to attend both locations by splitting up a 6 hour period of time. After climbing a steep upgrade of lawn, we entered (my wife and I) a wooded setting that reminded me of Washinton Irving's descript hidden plateau, where he envisaged a gathering of personages playing a strange game that resembled bowling. Of course, I'm referring to "Rip Van Winkle", and his trek up the Catskill Mountains, where he fell into a deep sleep, lasting 20 years, after drinking whatever was offered by the mysterious undersized personages. Perhaps it could have been the game of pitching horseshoes in progress, as we approached the area, that stimulated the memory of "Rip".

I'll attend a large gathering today in Peru, Ma., and then return to checking out my steel guitar. I will be "beefing" it up, while looking for small details, that could spell trouble down the road. I'm making plans to play at the "MASSBASH" this year, and I would prefer a failsafe performance. I will be mechanically assisted by the add-on "short" pedals, plus the "Lucky 7" at the 3rd string changer finger, two "Golos" on the 5th and 6th strings, a front mounted, Upright Fretboard, in addition to a floor pedal that would bring Ray Price to the mike within two shakes of lambs tail. All of the above combined with 5 padded knee levers, that feature the popular full, and half tone lowers heard in "new country".

Bill H.

ebb · Post by **ebb** » 5 Jul 2003 5:43 am

no furry dice or bobbleheads?

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 5 Jul 2003 6:19 am

Gasp! I must have missed something - what's a "Golo"?

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 5 Jul 2003 11:39 am

- what's a "Golo"?

AAAAAARRRRRRHHGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 5 Jul 2003 2:56 pm

...but, what do English professors say about brevity and being concise when writing prose?

Students in a Harvard 101 English class were asked to write an essay containing four elements: religion, royalty, sex, and mystery.

The only A+ in the class read:
"My God," said the Queen, "I'm pregnant! I wonder who did it?"

Source: Reader's Digest

Rick

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 6 Jul 2003 4:18 am

Rick C.,

Early experiences with college professors, gave me the incentive to return to home study. Need I say more?

Bill H.

Chris Forbes · Post by **Chris Forbes** » 6 Jul 2003 4:26 am

Bill, I would argue that you had the wrong professors.[This message was edited by Chris Forbes on 06 July 2003 at 05:29 AM.]

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 6 Jul 2003 10:40 am

Early experiences with college professors, gave me the incentive to return to home study.

To be brief and concise: It shows.

Rick

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 6 Jul 2003 3:19 pm

Yeah I think I had the same professor.. Mine was in Machine Tech III.

GO HOME. -The Professor-

In my case I'm glad I did. I was about to build something I'd be sorry for..

It IS all about YOU isn't it Eric? -Katherine C-

I can't fault you for just now figuring it out. It took me the Longest Time -Me-

It's all about actually putting the Ball on the Tee, isn't it?

Ramble on Bill.

Verbosity isn't one of the seven deadly sins.

Should one of the Original Seven fail, leaving a vacancy, I should think that there are several in line before it.... Complexity, Hypersensitivity, Pseudocompassion, Liberalism.....

EJL[This message was edited by Eric West on 06 July 2003 at 04:24 PM.]

Roy Ayres · Post by **Roy Ayres** » 6 Jul 2003 3:37 pm

I tend to agree with Bill that, regardless of opposing forces and opinions, the occurrence of certain events precipitates what one might call, irrespective of analogous factors, a preponderance of non-essential elements leading to the disclosure of evidentiary factors wherein an opposing view may be forthcoming – notwithstanding the obvious counter arguments. Right, Bill?

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 7 Jul 2003 6:58 am

Chris F.,

How did right or wrong enter into my statement? It was not mentioned by me, nor would I venture to stick my foot into an inextricable subject matter, such as finding fault with our system of teaching. Before you opt for momentum by resorting to inadvertently misconstruing my original statement, please recall that most advanced college level studies take place in the home. It's called "homework".

Bill H.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 7 Jul 2003 7:50 am

Roy A.,

Yes, I agree. It's as if you said to the unsuspecting and heedless one, who struts about, with head in the clouds; one who condescends briefly, only to disrupt reasonable rationale... you will find nothing of value by staring at the sky.
Bill H.

Rick Collins · Post by **Rick Collins** » 7 Jul 2003 8:02 am

For an excursion into history, we might find it interesting to read about the Battle of Bull Run at Manassas, VA.

We might travel to Pamplona, Sp. to experience the current Running of the Bulls.

But if we just want to read the "running bull" one needs to go no further than this thread.

Rick

Tony LaCroix · Post by **Tony LaCroix** » 7 Jul 2003 8:11 am

The last man on Earth sat alone in a room. There was a knock at the door...

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 7 Jul 2003 8:14 am

Rick,

I wish you could hear my laughter reverberating off my walls. You are unbelievable, and thanks, at my age I need to be humored.

Bill H.