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Whatchya Buy Yerself fer Christmas?

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ProfessorBB
Posted 2008-12-02 8:58 AM (#9230 - in reply to #9205)
Subject: Re: Whatchya Buy Yerself fer Christmas?



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Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
I bought myself a Jim Croce cd/dvd collection and told SWMBO that somebody could give it to me for Christmas, but she put it in the CD changer. I'll have to do that with a guitar and see if it works the same.
Better go with a EA Viper or thin-bodied VXT, Mark. You'll have better luck squeezing it into the changer.
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MusicMishka
Posted 2008-12-02 9:36 AM (#9231 - in reply to #9205)
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This:



And Birthday and Fathers Day, and Next Christmas, etc...
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FlySig
Posted 2008-12-02 10:28 AM (#9232 - in reply to #9205)
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You know, it's funny but this year I really don't have anything significant on my wish list. I keep thinking about stuff that the kids would like and/or need.

My son needs a new violin, as he has outgrown his 7/8 size a year ago. I'd love to get him a decent one, not a $500 music store student grade but a $2k or so master shop instrument. My girls both have GAS real bad for a textured top ADAMAS. They and their friends are always having impromptu jams in the music room or the living room. Having an A to pass around would be fun.

If we're going down the financial drain, might as well do it with the best musical instruments in hand!
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-12-02 10:47 AM (#9233 - in reply to #9205)
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My real xmas present is that for the 24th year in a row my wife, myself and both children will be together at xmas. In a world of failed marriages, estranged children, terminal deseases, long distance relocations and all kinds of other stuff I think this is a pretty significant gift for which I am very grateful.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-12-02 11:00 AM (#9234 - in reply to #9205)
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Nice, Dave. I really hadn't thought about it, but I think we've spent every Christmas with the kids since they were born. This one will be a bit more expensive, since my daughter moved to California and I didn't trust her old Ford to make it, so I bought "myself" a new VW and gave it to her. My father in law used to worry every time we took a trip in the old junkers we used to have. Now I know why. I just gave myself a lot more sleep.
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lanaki
Posted 2008-12-02 11:03 AM (#9235 - in reply to #9205)
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it does not get better than that, dave. excellent!
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stephent28
Posted 2008-12-02 11:32 AM (#9236 - in reply to #9205)
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Originally posted by lanaki:
this:

collings cj, lightburst, german spruce top, mahogany back and sides, k&k mini p/u.

i had to sacrifice another instrument to make it happen but this one will arrive in aloha land next week minus the mini blinds reflection.
Way to GO! I was actually conversing with him about buying it with the good intentions of maybe one day letting it go your way but then he told me that it was sold (cash being king and I was working a trade).

Glad to see it headed your way and I hope it sounds every bit as good as advertised!
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2008-12-02 11:42 AM (#9237 - in reply to #9205)
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Well said, Dave. That really would be a gift. My son is in San Diego and my daughter is in Boston. The three of us haven't been together on Christmas morning (or anytime during the holidays for that matter) in at least 15 years, nor does it appear likely to happen in the future, either.
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-12-02 11:51 AM (#9238 - in reply to #9205)
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I'm gettin' nuttin' fer Christmas.....

Mainly cos' I got too much stuff already.
We're trying to get some of the clutter out of our lives.
But I'm busy making dust in the workshop for younger peoples presents.


Besides; I already got all the present I need in Dvd's former Reso guitar.....almost sounds like a banjo when you pluck it right. Haven't tried it with the old metal finger picks yet....
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twistedlim
Posted 2008-12-02 11:56 AM (#9239 - in reply to #9205)
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You guys have nailed it. I have one in grad school and one in undergrad. We are fortunate to see them on breaks and in the summer but that is changing this year and probably will be moreso in the future. We had them home for Thanksgiving and took Friday off and went to the Detroit institute of arts, science center and a movie. Just like old times. I really cherished it knowing that days like that will be dwindling in the future. Truley it was a great gift for me. It makes all the material stuff look insignificant. I hope you all get what you really need for Christmas and not necessarily what we want. What a bunch of sappy middle aged men we have turned out to be :)
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-12-02 11:57 AM (#9240 - in reply to #9205)
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stephent28
Posted 2008-12-02 12:01 PM (#9241 - in reply to #9205)
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What's with that picture Jeff?

I really had a good smartass comment but then I thought....maybe....just maybe....she was somehow related to you.

So you are safe for the moment!
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schroeder
Posted 2008-12-02 12:05 PM (#9242 - in reply to #9205)
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I was going to say a Gibson L4CES but I think I'll go round to jeff's and watch him unwrap his present.
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-12-02 12:16 PM (#9243 - in reply to #9205)
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Ohh, nice, Jeff. Don't forget, we like pictures.
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stonebobbo
Posted 2008-12-02 12:21 PM (#9244 - in reply to #9205)
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Jeff's getting a new dress for Xmas??? :eek: Please hold off on posting pictures, please.
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Phil Wong
Posted 2008-12-02 12:24 PM (#9245 - in reply to #9205)
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Kate- "Oh My God Jeff is that a guitar in your lap or are you just glad to see me?"
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-12-02 1:15 PM (#9246 - in reply to #9205)
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That'd be - "Glad."
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-12-02 1:26 PM (#9247 - in reply to #9205)
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Got Glad bags?
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Waskel
Posted 2008-12-02 1:31 PM (#9248 - in reply to #9205)
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Dreamer, silly little dreamer, but can you put your hands in your head, oh, no...
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Phil Wong
Posted 2008-12-02 2:06 PM (#9249 - in reply to #9205)
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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
That'd be - "Glad."
VERY GLAD SILLY BOY!!!
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-12-02 2:27 PM (#9250 - in reply to #9205)
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Already got my Xmas present (well, one of them). I had an ITouch that I got a year ago. It was stolen and I bought the latest one (hundred bucks cheaper, slimmer, and more features). Realized I wasn't really using it and gave it to my son who wanted it for a birthday present.

My wife just got me a 16 gig IPod. Perfect for me. All the features I want and none of the ones I never use.

I'm also having my old, POS 78 Legend rebuilt with a new body (cloth bowl, A bracing, AAA spruce top, no electronics, and a bone saddle and nut). So I guess that's a present to me from me.

But when I get the final cost on it, I'm going to sell my Preacher 12 string, so watch this space for a great guitar for sale.......
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Beal
Posted 2008-12-02 3:34 PM (#9251 - in reply to #9205)
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On December 29th or 30th I'm going to buy myself a full tank of gas and head back below the Mason Dixon line. Best present I can get myself.
She wants to be north for the holidays and that's her present.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-12-02 3:42 PM (#9252 - in reply to #9205)
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You guys are just so sentimental......
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MWoody
Posted 2008-12-02 3:52 PM (#9253 - in reply to #9205)
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Beal, thars a Song in there somewhere!

+1 to Dave's comment except I meet some of the other criteria. Shoot, that should make it twice as good then!

My present to us is I have prepared finances so that my Wife doesn't HAVE TO work! Now she can volunteer and pursue what she likes to do. That and a Daughters wedding in June gives us some great excuses not to overspend and just enjoy each other.
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Wuzhizzoner
Posted 2008-12-02 4:14 PM (#9254 - in reply to #9205)
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Paul: Can't believe you'd mod'ing the 78 Legend...

BTW, "cloth" bowl?
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