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Location: south east Michigan | Just who are we? What characteristics make up this club? |
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| If it costs you money you are an amateur. If you earn money you are semi-pro/pro. If you fixed up friends' cars for them and you were out of pocket every time would you consider yourself a semi-pro mechanic? |
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Location: Upper Left USA | It is good to ask "Who am I?" on occasion. Unfortunately it only leads to more questions!
Nice Twist! |
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Location: Fayetteville, NC | Wheres' the answer that says
"Haven't figured it out yet?" :rolleyes: |
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Location: south east Michigan | """"""If it costs you money you are an amateur. If you earn money you are semi-pro/pro."""""
That might have been a better way to put it. We cannot edit the questions once the poll is set. Please bare with it. |
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Location: SoCal | I would have liked to have checked 2 boxes -- semi pro (but that's a very loose inturpretation), and how I actually feel most of the time -- Rookie! |
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Location: USA | I think pro= how you make your living $$ :)
semi-pro=You got a Job(other than playing full time ) :rolleyes:
Iam in the largest percentage of the votes :D
Amateur that plays with friends and with family,
private parties,festivals,etc.. |
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Location: south east Michigan | That's why I tried to give a more detailed description. |
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Location: Yucaipa, California | ....hmmm.. I play at Church and Rest Homes regularly, but never get coin of the realm for it... but the rewards are great! Does that make me a pro??? |
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Location: south east Michigan | That's up to your discretion Mr. Chapman. Call it as you feel it! |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | "... but the rewards are great!"
And don't forget Tim...the retirement plan is wonderful...to die for, you might say!
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Location: south east Michigan | Bump bump bumpity bump
For the weekend visitors.
Did ya vote? |
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Location: NC | How bout a answer for: I really don't know what I am doing but I sure as hell look good at it with my "O"! |
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Location: Isle of Man, UK | I was looking at the options, and had a bit of trouble between Semi Pro and Pro, as I often get a little money for playing with this band or that band (last night as an example). Thought about it for a few moments, and realised that I'm definately semi-pro, as in terms of Amps, Guitars, and PA gear, it definately costs me money!!
If I could stop buying new guitars, I'd be "pro" by these definitions!! Anyone know the number for Guitars Anonymous?
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | J.B.
The number is G.A.S.
Hook up with a member and they will definately help you out! |
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Location: Isle of Man, UK | As long as I don't have to go cold turkey, I'll be fine!
Off-topic - if it is Alcoholics Anonymous, why is the first thing you have to do is stand up and say "My name's JB, and I'm an alcoholic"?
JB
(just realised this could be taken in the wrong vein for quite a serious subject... just to clarify, my Dad liked a drink or twelve. The above question was something I always wondered, and made me giggle whenever it just got too bad. If there's any major offence called, let me know and I'll get rid of it...) |
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Location: San Bernardino, California | "My name is BruDev, and I'm a guitarded GASaholic" |
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Location: south east Michigan | I myself am a social GASser. I have never missed work from playing to much guitar the night before. I have only five stringed instruments in my living room. To some that may seem excessive however they are not more than I can handle. My family's main concern is that the latest addition was a uke. I am being closley monitored but have not exhibited any signs of advanced symptoms.
Remember.....always play responsibly.
And friends don't let friends play certain makes of guitars. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | If you want to know the advanced symptoms of uke playing, read some of Cruster's posts.... ;)
singing songs off key on the OFC board,
posting links to uke websites,
giving out tabs to converted guitar songs
(and the most serious offense), singing on top of spaghetti! :p
(Please note I have marked all the uke links in my favorites folder in case I come down with this seemingly terminal illness!) :cool: |
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Location: Midland, MI | I resemble that remark.
You're just jealous, T28, because you don't know all the lyrics. Like the mush and moss verses. Yeah, I know your kind. All puffed up, big man by day. But, as soon as the sun starts to set, you come a-runnin' to the ol' Cruster-man, lookin' for your fix. It's alright, I can take it...dish out your best. Oh, and remember, the first one's free...
It rolled in the garden,
And under a bush.
And then my poor meatball,
Turned into mush.
Yeah, you'll be back for more...I know your kind.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | ...there ought to be laws |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Cruster,
Truth be told, I was next in line to get the palm tree uke! I thought for sure, the boss would put her foot down at your place and it would be mine!
Anyway, the cravings have temporarily subsided with the impeding delivery of my 12 fret Adamas.
but like I said.....I have marked all the pertinent links for future reference! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | OK...you win!
I reread your post and I DID KNOW the mush verse but not the moss verse.
Please sing it for me....(but not too loud!) |
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Location: south east Michigan | Stephen....
A suggestion....When the time comes look into the Applause tenor uke. It has an OP-24 pre-amp and might offer a better unplugged sound. I really like my soprano but someday I might upgrade. It costs about twice as much but don't worry. You can afford it. :D |
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Location: Midland, MI | Stephen...I know where there's a matching palm tree parlor for sale. Want me to forward the info?
If I'm very quiet, I can hear it calling your name!
The uke is really just a blast...everyone mocks the uke, until you get it out and start playing. Then it's 'rock the uke!' I'm with Slipkid...the sopranois fine, but the tenor has a certain appeal. Maybe one to match my Elite..hrmm... |
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Location: Rockton, Il | Work for the "brown" package delivery company at a Next Day Air hub here, Work at a local Music Store, Yes we have quite a few "O's" , and in a P&W band at church, after not expressing my self musically it was a great way to back into it, also I have a hard time sitting still during the services.
Jeff
2001 Collectors Redwood RSH
m340 Ibanez (Maple)
m342 Ibanez 12 string (Maple)
Les Paul nat. mahogany |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Haha....Slipkid and Cruster
Unfortuantely until Uncle IRS and I come to some sort of agreement, I can't afford anything! Thank goodness I had already bought and paid Al for my 12 fret before the well ran dry!
Sounds like the consensus is to go with a "Tenor" over a "Soprano" when the time finally comes. |
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Location: Midland, MI | No, the consenus would be to go with one of each. :)
However, if you turn up a palm tree uke, be warned that you will mysteriously develop GAS for the matching parlor, as well as plotting ways of breaking into the mother ship and abscond with the resonator. :)
As far as the IRS...it is my opinion, based upon experience, that the tax laws in the US are designed in such a way as to provide maximum benefit to corporations, while individuals get the maximum shaft. Just sayin' is all.... |
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