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Topic: New Member In San Diego |
Jim Taylor
From:
Escondido California, USA
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Posted 11 May 2007 7:39 pm |
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| I actually live in Escondido, but most people don't know where that is. I'm 66 and I used to play a lap steel when I was a kid. I loved it, but other things got in the way. Fifty-two years later I decided I would get back into it. I have been pouring over this forum for several weeks as I was deciding what to do. During an Internet search I found out that Jim Palenscar has a shop in Oceanside, about 20 miles from my house. I bugged him for a few days, culminating in the purchase of a system today. It is a very nice used Dekley S-10. I hope my old fingers and wrists are flexible enough to learn how to play it. |
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Moon in Alaska
From:
Kasilof, Alaska * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 May 2007 7:58 pm
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Welcome, Jim....
Yes, you will be fine !! A lot of us guys are a lot older than you !!
You should really enjoy your new guitar...
Click on my website below to see a REAL old player..[75] !! LOL
Moon
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==Carter S-10==
1962 Fender 400
== Evans FET 500 Custom LV ==
http://www.geocities.com/moon9999610/alaska.html |
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Jim Taylor
From:
Escondido California, USA
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Posted 11 May 2007 8:17 pm
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Moon in Alaska - Thanks for the welcome, now I do feel a bit younger! However, you've kept your motions going over the years, I need to start over. I have raced cars for years and I still do it. I am sure I can go on for a long time, but I wouldn't want to get started as a beginner at this age.
Nice web site, and a nice PSG clip you have there. |
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Moon in Alaska
From:
Kasilof, Alaska * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 May 2007 9:03 pm
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Thanks for the kind words !!! Yes, I have a little arthuritus [spelling ?] in my hands, but not really bad.
I will say...just sit down every day and play...it will all come back. You can take your time to learn
the pedals and you will be fine.
Moon
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<<Moon>>
==Carter S-10==
1962 Fender 400
== Evans FET 500 Custom LV ==
http://www.geocities.com/moon9999610/alaska.html |
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Bill Bailey
From:
Kingman, AZ
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Posted 12 May 2007 9:50 pm Escondido
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Jim,
I know where Escondido is since I was born there over 62 years ago, I still have family there. Escondido used to be a pretty active country music area when I was a boy. My mom used to set in and sing with some bands in some of the old honkey tonks. There was a place on the way to Oceanside called The Crazy House where we would try to sneak in before we were of age to hear some country music groups, loud and wild. Good luck with your new steeling activities and my best to you.
Bill Bailey |
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Calvin Walley
From:
colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 12 May 2007 10:21 pm
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welome Jim
i have a son stationed near you at the specail forces base
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proud parent of a sailor
Mullen SD-10 /nashville 400
gotta love a Mullen!!!
Guitars that i have owned in order are :
Mullen SD-10,Simmons SD-10,Mullen SD-10,Zum stage one,Carter starter,
Sho-Bud Mavrick |
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Jim Kinley
From:
California, USA
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Posted 13 May 2007 12:16 pm
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Hi Jim,
I too was born in Escondido and played in some of those honky tonks (Spud Nut, Midway Hideout, etc.) Met Sneaky Pete at the Hideout.
I am now in Ontario (just up the I-15). Maybe we can get together for a jam session some time.
North County Steels is a great shop. I'm sure you'll be happy with your gear.
Welcome to the fourm.
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Jim Kinley
1960 Harlin Bros Multi Kord D-8, 1955 Fender Deluxe Tweed, 1968 Carvin reverb, 1993 Pedalmaster S12, 50's Oahu Diana lap steel |
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Dennis Schell
From:
Shingletown, Shasta county, Kalifornia
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Posted 13 May 2007 12:19 pm Re: New Member In San Diego
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| Jim Taylor wrote: |
| I actually live in Escondido, but most people don't know where that is. I'm 66 and I used to play a lap steel when I was a kid. I loved it, but other things got in the way. Fifty-two years later I decided I would get back into it. I have been pouring over this forum for several weeks as I was deciding what to do. During an Internet search I found out that Jim Palenscar has a shop in Oceanside, about 20 miles from my house. I bugged him for a few days, culminating in the purchase of a system today. It is a very nice used Dekley S-10. I hope my old fingers and wrists are flexible enough to learn how to play it. |
Welcome Jim! It's good to see others starting their steel career at an "experienced age"....  Good luck with your Dekley!
Best regards,
Dennis
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kevin ryan
From:
San Marcos, California
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Posted 16 May 2007 8:55 am Escondido
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Jim....
I live in Escondido and play a bit these days. Lets hook up. 760 839 0528... |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 16 May 2007 9:58 am
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Welcome to this Great Forum Jim
you done chose the right ward
age don't necessarily matter especially if you love pickin' on a steel
Best of Luck on yer journey |
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Jim Taylor
From:
Escondido California, USA
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Posted 16 May 2007 1:12 pm
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Thanks for the warm welcomes. Now I just have to find enough practice time.
Kevin - I will give you a call. |
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