Gone but not forgotten

With the new addition to the fold Mrs F asked for a count of all the guitars in the house. I thought it was about 10 – it was 13 – and one is on extended leave of absence with Son-of-Furtheron at university.

Time for rationalisation I think. My good friend DeeJay has been learning guitar for a year or so and moaning a bit about the starter guitar he bought himself with a few annoying buzzes and rattles etc. So being the generous chap I am I offered him the chance to buy my Les Paul Special which he duly has, and seems very happy with it given his beaming smile when I saw him this morning.

Maybe I should set up GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) Anonymous… no maybe not :-)

Comments

  1. The Wolfmen20 January 2009 at 14:36

    There's always room for one more you know..

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  2. Axe Victim20 January 2009 at 16:14

    I wish I had the money for more. Maybe I'll turn to crime just to satisfy my GAS... Knock over the odd Jewlers...

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  3. keltikdragon20 January 2009 at 16:44

    hey thanx for all ur comments on my blog. take it u like ur guitars lol hey well u have back ups if one goes wrong and have a different one for everyday of the week. y not if it helps u then its all good xx

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  4. Liz Hinds21 January 2009 at 17:59

    Good grief! I thought Husband was bad with 4 sheds but at least they're outside!

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  5. Aunt Jackie22 January 2009 at 05:19

    Right on Further!! Right on. :)

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  6. Heff23 January 2009 at 22:05

    I think the largest number of guitars I ever owned was 8, and that was TOO many.

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