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Location: Clinton ,Ct | All messed up today.some of you might have read about a guy giving me a Viper recently.now before you guys kick me out of your group.[big sigh] I gave it back.not because I wanted to it is sweet.but I felt realy bad because he had no idea about it's value.and history behind it.a guy by the name Rick Deringer gave it to his brother who happened to play drums for him.so after much soulsearching i gave it back with dire warinings about taking care of such a wonderful guitar.I've finished the repairs and put it in it's case after playing one last time.My wife thought it was ugly like that was going to help with my pain [can ya feel me].so would you have done the same???am I human after all?whats the meaning of life?do I realy Feel guilt??Man...my head hurts.Wait.. their is hope I have been waiting 6 months for another guy to bring a mid 70's Fender yes Fender Tele. also natural finish.for me to check out.He is in upper state NY.he recalibrates our radar units every 6 months.he is original owner .now get this he doesn't play anymore and said he would sell it to me for what he paid for it.$600.yea man.15 days and counting.wish me luck . and can I still take the factory tour? I'll sit way in the back with a borrowed Viper .Thanks Dave |
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Location: East Tennessee | Knuckledragger,
YOU DID A GOOD THING. You reap what you sow.
Expect good things in the future. :)
P.S. If I were going on the tour, I'd see you got front row first chair. :D |
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Location: New Orleans | Your integrity speaks for itself! I agree with GGG, you reap what you sow. |
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Location: closely held secret | Dave, I am going to petition Al to give you an invite for the Tour, because of your deep compassion for your friend, and your heartfelt desire to reunite him with this valuable heirloom instrument.
Then I'm going to ask him to revoke it, because you actually acted on this insane impulse.
:cool: Good job. Hope the Tele is all you hope it is. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | It was the right thing to do, Dave. Rest assured, the ones who need to know that and appreciate it for what is is, already do. Nice work. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | You will sleep well knowing you did the right thing....even when it hurts. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | It's called character.
All the really good stuff is just slightly painful.
Learn to love the pain, it means you're growing and healing. ;) |
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Location: south east Michigan | Karma baby....karma. |
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Location: Orange County, California | Originally posted by Waskel:
Dave, I am going to petition Al to give you an invite for the Tour..... :D Whoo Hoo!! Only 42 Days until the tour!! :D |
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Location: NJ | Llama baby....llama. |
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Location: Clinton ,Ct | Hey all thanks for the kind words.I do feel better.We jammed tonight the guy Pete had the biggest grin on his face when I pulled out the Viper all set up and ready to go.It was worth it Count me in for the tour.Looking forward to meeting you guys. I'm about 1hr away easy drive do you need tickets or anything? sign up sheet?equipment?let me know. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | You did good.
Now you need to buy one of your own! |
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Location: Eugene, Oregon | You will be blessed for your kindness, Dave. |
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Location: Isle of Man, UK | Mr Dragger.
Few people would have done something so right. Well done, and you should stand tall. I don't understand how some people sleep at night with the way that they conduct themselves these days, but it's good to see that there are people who do the right thing by others. Especially when it hurts.
Karma indeed. You did right, and I'm sure that no-one on the tour would berate you from turning up with your strat knowing this story!
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Knuckledragger (Dave)
You did the right thing!
I really am intrigued that the guitar once belonged to Rick Derringer ... that's really cool. It definitely has some unique history, and now you have a story to tell others that - although it was brief - the guitar once found its way into your hands.
Members like you is what makes the OFC unique from the other forums out there. Of course, it's never too late to be a part of the factory tour next month. Just send Al an e-mail to sign up for the tour, and you're set! |
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Location: New Hampsha | Dave,
You definitely did the right thing.
And I'll give you another chance to do the right thing - after you get that Tele you can do the right thing - right thing it at me! I have big shoulders - I can take it. It will make you feel great.
WooHoo! |
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Location: Clinton ,Ct | Thanks Gil. Just e-mailed al for reservations for three My self and my two boys .Who are very excited about coming or maybe taking a day off from school.OFC is a great place .most of the other fourms are a bunch of kids who know everything about everything.We are a bunch of grownups who know everything about everything.Been their done that.As far as Rick Deringer I met him back in the 80's with Johnny Winter here in Ct. I promised not to tell about the guitar that almost got away to my friend Pete's brother the drummer for another visit with Rick i will let you know how it goes.We have a music store here in town called JR's that was burned down by an arsonist not long ago.They are doing a benifit show for him .he lost alot of high end equip.His band Steel Rodeo will be preforming along with abunch of others you might know Check out Jrsmusic.com |
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Location: Clinton ,Ct | Hey Dawg.If the tele does not arive in time I'll bring a couple of very nice Ibanez customs to the tour for the jam .so sharpen up those [chops] licks.Also should I bring amps?? I live about an hr away |
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Location: Upper Left USA | The boys should be able to get some "Shop" credits for the excursion! Have them bring a poster board so that all of us can sign it!
Tell them they need to write a short Essay :( but you'll also stop for Ice Cream.
Look forward to seeing you all! |
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Location: Clinton ,Ct | Woody great idea. Also with pictures .What a story this is going to be.Hey about the what you can get in the factory contest.You guys don't stand a chance against these kids.Who could say no to a kid [yea right]they can be very angelic when they want to. |
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| I think this entitles you to one free ride on the Llama. Right after Cliff is done!
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Location: closely held secret | Dave, I hate to be the dark cloud, but I think there's an age restriction on the Factory tour. How old are your boys? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | As a former Enron Exec and VP of Finance at Adelphia, where I ended up after WorldCom and before Tyco, the recent rash of considerate and unselfish acts around here disgusts me.
Excuse me, while I go cash in my stock (thank god, for 'Mark To Market' accounting) and gamble away some schmuck's pension. |
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Location: closely held secret | Don't forget to slam the door in someone's face on the way out. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | CLICK. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Waskel:
Dave, I hate to be the dark cloud, but I think there's an age restriction on the Factory tour. Last time Cliff was able to sneak in under the limit. But Moody was too old and he had to wait outside with the llamas. Dave |
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Location: closely held secret | No, Moody was able to sneak in later under Brad's skirt. Don't know how he found room with Temp under there... |
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