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Tim in Tidewater
Posted 2006-08-28 6:27 PM (#242682)
Subject: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
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Posts: 1234

Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia		Hi all,

I've finally returned from a 45-deployment across half the Pacific Ocean. Great to be home after having two typhoons chase us out of Guam and up to Hawaii. My ship made a couple stops for fuel and International engagements in Guam, Kwajalein Atoll and Pohnpei (Republic of Marshall Islands). We sailed almost 8,000 miles and delivered 85,000lbs of cargo. One of the highlights of the trip was a night of music with the ship's musicians at the recreation center on Kwajalein. It was a full acoustic soundroom complete with amps, drums and a piano. Although it was hot and humid, we managed to play for about 6 hours. It was a blast!




The home is still here, as is roundback collection. My kid seems to have grown another inch and has started high school since I left. The wife still complains about the last 5 pounds she can't get rid of. I was happy to find Jerome's French gather DVD in the mail, it was one of the first things I did. Pulled out the #47RI and played a straight four hours on it this morning. I took the Ute and 1885 with me on the trip.

Hope to catch up on the latest rambling and Dave's words of wisdom in the next couple days.

Ok, so some of you may be thinking "so what, why should I care" but after being away from the keyboard for a month and a half, I'm going through OFC withdrawals and wanted to share ;)

Aloha_Tim
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MWoody
Posted 2006-08-28 6:38 PM (#242683 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
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Posts: 13997

Location: Upper Left USA		The first step is to admit we have a problem...

Welcome back Tim!
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stephent28
Posted 2006-08-28 6:40 PM (#242684 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
April 2004
Posts: 13303

Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066		Glad to have you back buddy!

Did the Ute impress all who were open minded at the jam? Gotta think there was a wide selection of makes and models to play and listen to.
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TRboy
Posted 2006-08-28 6:45 PM (#242685 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
February 2003
Posts: 2178

Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR		You Coast Guard guys have all the fun......


......Welcome back!
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Tim in Tidewater
Posted 2006-08-28 6:52 PM (#242686 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
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Posts: 1234

Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia		The Ute was the hit of the party, EVERYONE wanted to play it. There was an apparent lack of roundbacks at each of our stops. But not to worry, the Ute absolutely blew away the three Takamies, two Rainsongs and a very sweet Martin. I had one of the ranking admirals play her in Pohnpei. The guitar cost more than they make in about six months in their navy. It was a real treat to see the ear-to-ear grin while he played. It make's me appreciate how much I'm blessed with what I have.

Aloha_Tim
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2006-08-28 7:13 PM (#242687 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!


Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 12761

Location: Boise, Idaho		As reassuring that it may have been for you to see that your home was still intact, I'm sure you'll appreciate that we haven't changed a bit while you were gone.
You could spend the next 45 days trying to figure out who got new Ovations in your absence, or you could just spend more time with the 47. I can't believe you can play for 4 hours, much less 6. I don't know enough to play for an hour.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2006-08-28 10:16 PM (#242688 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!


Joined:
November 2003
Posts: 11039

Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub		Welcome back, Tim.
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Jérôme
Posted 2006-08-29 1:49 AM (#242689 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
March 2004
Posts: 1388

Location: Paris/France		Glad to see you back on the OFC. ;)

J :)
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2006-08-29 7:07 AM (#242690 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
July 2005
Posts: 3411

Location: GA USA		Welcome home, Tim. One thing I noticed last June in HI was that Os and As seem to get some respect there. Bounty Music in Maui had a decent assortment.
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Waskel
Posted 2006-08-29 7:18 AM (#242691 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
February 2005
Posts: 11840

Location: closely held secret		Welcome home, Tim.
And thank you for what you do.
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MrDano
Posted 2006-08-29 12:25 PM (#242692 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!


Joined:
May 2004
Posts: 338

Location: Toronto		If I play all the songs I know and then "House of the Rising Sun" 123 times - I too can play for 4 hours :D

Welcome home Tim!
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Styll
Posted 2006-08-29 1:40 PM (#242693 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!


Joined:
November 2004
Posts: 382

Location: USA		What an adventure your Ute had...Man the stories it will have to tell :)

Welcome back.


http://www.myspace.com/styllheartandsoul
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Capo Guy
Posted 2006-08-29 4:14 PM (#242694 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
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Posts: 4394

Location: East Tennessee
Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
Welcome home, Tim.
And thank you for what you do.
I will second that. :)

Next time don't take the Ute too dangerous. Send it to me and I'll protect it. :D
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Beal
Posted 2006-08-29 4:48 PM (#242695 - in reply to #242682)
Subject: Re: OT - I'm back!



Joined:
January 2002
Posts: 14127

Location: 6 String Ranch		Welcome back. The Ute was the right choice for the trip, wasn't it?
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