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[Steve1962]

Hey everyone; just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Steve, hence the clever user name.

I'm from the States (so expect some good natured ribbing about your accents and poutine), but I travel extensively throughout Canada. So, I figured, why not?

Looks like some fun digs!

[Wolf]

Poutine,....your'e confusing us with the Quebecois,....over der in de east of us,.... ;-) welcome aboard, one newby to another

[jimihendrix]

welcome to the site dude...hope you find the info/posts enjoyable...and informative...

[greco]

Hi Steve

Welcome to a great forum. ENJOY !!


Please tell us a bit more about yourself (e.g., what type(s) of music you like to play, your gear, etc.). Someone else is going to ask this eventually...so I thought I'd be first.

If you are located in a part of the USA that gets a lot of decent (i.e., sunny)weather between now and May...I would suggest that you don't mention that....LOL.

Cheers


Dave

[Stonesy]

Welcome aboard Steve!

[Steve1962]

Originally Posted by greco

Please tell us a bit more about yourself (e.g., what type(s) of music you like to play, your gear, etc.). Someone else is going to ask this eventually...so I thought I'd be first.

Well, I’m 47, retired from the US Navy back in 2001. Our Navy is a lot bigger than your Navy, but you guys have bars on your ships, so you can chalk that up in the “win” column. I actually don’t play too much guitar anymore. My band of ten years broke up in 2005, and I’ve since gotten heavily into photography.

Man, and I thought guitars were expensive.

I still pick up a guitar from time to time, but that’s just to get my yah-yahs out more than anything. I’m completely enjoying the fact that I’m no longer gigging. The money was good, but it had gotten to the point where it was a second job, and I really didn’t want one of those. I used to be a moderator for an old America Online Guitar SIG, and I kinda’ miss the back and forth of guitar discussions. So, I figured, since I travel a lot in Canada, I might as well find a Canadian-based forum.

And, so, here I is…

If you are located in a part of the USA that gets a lot of decent (i.e., sunny)weather between now and May...I would suggest that you don't mention that....LOL.

Oh, okay. I get it.

What you’re saying is that I probably shouldn’t tell you that I live in San Diego, where the temperature is supposed to be around 88 degrees today under a crisp, blue, sunny sky?

Okay… I’ll keep that to myself until a later date. Thanks for the head’s up…

[greco]

Thanks for all the info Steve. That is a very clever user name, BTW....

Small world !!... I was in Carlsbad, CA. (and San Diego) about 2 weeks ago. Met a guy that knew Dick Dale ......it is a very long story, and I believe him 100%. He is an older guy who was an exec in an amp company and went to the winter and summer NAMM shows for years. Had a guitar signed by Dick Dale and was playing at a local club.

Carlsbad is a cool little place. Relaxing and laid back.

Hope you enjoy the forum.

Cheers

Dave

[cheezyridr]

welcome to a canadian forum, from another american

[simescan]

Welcome Steve,...I'm comin' to your house for the winter!!

[Stonesy]

Me too! I will bring beer and guitars!