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Bill Groner


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QUAKERTOWN, PA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2018 1:00 pm    
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I was asked to play Happy Birthday at my Granddaughter's 16th B-day party. I can tell you this, it sure is a lot easier playing at home, in my room, alone! Playing in front of 25 people (at least to me) was a bit unnerving to say the least. When done, they were kind enough to applaud....probably because I was finished. Whoa!

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Steve Wilson


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Morgan Hill, California, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2018 1:06 pm    
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What a beautiful family! A lot of great memories were made that day!
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Joe Elk


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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2018 2:21 pm    
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Nice Family and Great Memories! Thanks for Sharing.
Joe Elk Central Ohio
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Phillip Vaught


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Dallas,Texas, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2018 2:52 pm    
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Now it's smooth sailing from here on out...
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Jim Dickinson

 

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Washington, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2018 4:29 pm    
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It'll be easier next time---- just the beginning of a great new adventure.

Jim
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George Piburn


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The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2018 4:41 pm     Pressure's off now
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Ya Just Gotta Love It !! Very Happy
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Lee Baucum


From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
Post  Posted 15 Jul 2018 5:24 pm    
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Steve Wilson wrote:
What a beautiful family!


Agreed.

Great looking display of cupcakes, too!
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Bill Groner


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QUAKERTOWN, PA
Post  Posted 16 Jul 2018 2:43 am    
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Lee, the cupcakes were better than they looked! I went to the Dollar Tree store in the morning to buy a leh to wear. When my son told me to get the amp and steel, I was so flustered I forgot to put the leh on, (not that it would have helped) I always wear a ball cap, but when in the Dollar store I spotted the hat and thought they would get a chuckle out of it. They did! After I bought it, I remembered one of my favorite movies.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdk_6I_tQGs

Thank you guys for the kind words of encouragement.
Very Happy

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Einar Baldursson


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Stockholm, Sweden
Post  Posted 16 Jul 2018 3:30 am    
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I have that exact same hat and it feels pretty good to wear when I’m shooting for a South Pacific vibe. Congrats on your first gig!
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Kirk Francis


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Laupahoehoe
Post  Posted 16 Jul 2018 9:11 am     your first gig
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bravo and aloha, bill! that shirt surely helped...
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Jerry Wagner


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California, USA
Post  Posted 16 Jul 2018 4:23 pm    
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Great photo Bill! Speaking as a fellow "senior citizen", this could be the most important thing we do. Just demonstrate the pleasure that "self-made" music brings to life. "Real Fun" is when you get together with friends or family and make music. Passing that experience along to young folks is what it's all about. Get 'em hooked on the fun!
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Mike A Holland


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United Kingdom
Post  Posted 16 Jul 2018 11:12 pm    
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What a great photo Bill. There is no doubt that your granddaughter is from your line......you both look very similar at that camera angle! These events always make the playing worthwhile!
Mike
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