Never thought retirement would be like this

[NancyNGA]

Nancy, here's Willie Nelson Playing Electric Guitar

That is a strange looking guitar. Looked it up. Called a headless guitar. Supposedly less strain on the strap shoulder standing, and takes up less room for travel.

Close up of the top



The tuner knobs are at the bottom. I can see where you would be less likely to ruin the knobs or throw it out of tune with that design, if you banged the thing around traveling. If I ever hit the road I'll keep that in mind.



Surely not your typical Willie Nelson song, but he does just fine blending in.

 

[maggiemae]

Tree guys are coming Monday. The pines are too large to use a bucket truck, so they will have to be climbed. I will have to take some pictures because you know you gotta watch! LOL The price was not heart attack indulgent so we are good to go!

 

[NancyNGA]

... I will have to take some pictures because you know you gotta watch! LOL ...

Yes! Yes! I love tree cutting pictures! Almost better than old relatives.

:hatlaugh:

 

[Meanderer]

Pine tree guitar

Antique "Silk Mill" Heart Pine Telecaster

 

[NancyNGA]

Pine tree guitar
Antique "Silk Mill" Heart Pine Telecaster

That is a beautiful chunk of wood, Meanderer!

Edit: Just had to find out what "silk mill" was. It says the lumber was from old floor joists of a 130 year old silk mill in Paterson, NJ. I thought it referred to the grain or the finish. I like it even better now.

 

[Meanderer]

NeckNotes Guitar Trainer | Color Coded Fretboard Fret Map Note Stickers for Beginner

 

[NancyNGA]

That's exactly what I want. I've never seen them in colors before. That would make it even better, because you could quickly pick out all the "C's", "D's"... etc. I asked about something like that at the guitar store and the clerk just rolled his eyes at me, and said they refused to sell things like that! You should have seen him when he saw my scotch tape with letters penciled in! layful:

 

[NancyNGA]

While on the topic of wood, this is the latest on the city neighbor's fence (what the heck?). He had a pile of old used lumber down there and put that up for the boards. He must be going to put something back there he wants to hide. Starting to get worried....
opcorn:

 

[NancyNGA]

Spent 3 hours today clearing out everything I could reach easily. What's not laying flat on the ground now, is all just one oak tree. The individual limbs are not that big in diameter, just too high to reach.



I think I'm worrying too much about it. The tree uprooted. There is an 8-10 foot diameter chunk of dirt attached to its bottom. I don't think it can move very much. Next time I guess I'll nibble around and see if it will inch down a little lower. I don't care much for this tree.

 

[Meanderer]

Nancy, maybe your neighbor plans to put in a pool?

 

[NancyNGA]

OR ... :eewwk:

 

[Meanderer]

Air Swimmer

 

[NancyNGA]

 

[NancyNGA]

Two more pictures from yesterday. I like this time of year because, when they first start to come out, the trees are all different shades of green, some just pink or red blossoms, and some aren't out at all. You can distinguish each individual tree. This was taken a little too late to catch the sunlight well. There were 3 horses, 1 donkey, 5 goats, and 5 cows in this pasture. Quite a menagerie. (shows only the 5 cows)

It must have been a good season for azaleas. I can't help posting another picture of my wild azalea, because *this* year I believe is the best ever. The smell is so sweet. :love_heart:

 

[maggiemae]

Air Swimmer

Oh my gosh, we had a little Doxie that would do that exact thing before I put him in the tub for a bath! Thanks for the memory...I miss that little fella!

 

[NancyNGA]

Auditions were held next door today, behind the new fence. This group won because they brought the biggest speakers.

 

[maggiemae]

LOL, be careful what you say.....it just may happen! But it could be some good entertainment! And with you practicing on your guitar, they may ask you to join! All sorts of possibilities!

 

[maggiemae]

Raining here this morning so the tree guys now are scheduled for this Thursday.

 

[NancyNGA]

Raining here this morning so the tree guys now are scheduled for this Thursday.

Rain has put a damper on my closet progress (LOL), and tree trimming too. Was rather happy to see it.

Electrical wiring is now run and I guess I'm ready for the drywall, and some more insulation, unless there's something else I forgot. That requires no rain, to haul it from the store. Afterwards there will be the clothes rod, and a little cover for an Alice in Wonderland entrance to the crawl space. After that maybe some trim, and painting, and.... This project will never end!!!

 

[maggiemae]

Nancy, you know projects never end? I think it's a good thing...because who wants to sit in a chair and wait for the day to go by? I vow never to do that as long as I can keep moving!

 

[NancyNGA]

Nancy, you know projects never end? I think it's a good thing...because who wants to sit in a chair and wait for the day to go by? I vow never to do that as long as I can keep moving!

I know what you mean. I can't imagine not having anything planned to do.

If this closet thing turns out reasonably well, it will have been fun, looking back. But it has been one little problem after another to solve, causing me to take many long breaks. I'm afraid to start on the drywall, but at this point, everything in there is like new construction now. What did I forget? Ha!

One thing I've noticed, while I'm working on something I see every little mistake, but after it's finished and a few months go by I forget about them, and realize they weren't all that important anyway.

Still expecting some tree pictures Thursday.

 

[maggiemae]

The tree guys are suppose to be here in the morning. And then Mike went to Sam's Club today and set up with Sam's Home Pros (because they had someone there selling something), a guy to come by here tomorrow to give an estimate for adding insulation in the attic. I was beside myself..I told him, you know the tree guys are suppose to be here tomorrow? Well, with two little yapper dogs, he is going to have to deal with the insulation guy! And I have dealt with Home Depots Contractors in the past(bad experience) and if this guy shows up in a pickup truck and no proof of license or certificate of Insurance..he has just wasted his time! I guess I worked too many years for general contractors and you just don't hire someone off the street! Tomorrow should be interesting!

 

[NancyNGA]

The tree guys are suppose to be here in the morning. And then Mike went to Sam's Club today and set up with Sam's Home Pros, a guy to come by here tomorrow to give an estimate for adding insulation in the attic. I was beside myself..I told him, you know the tree guys are suppose to be here tomorrow? Well, with two little yapper dogs, he is going to have to deal with the insulation guy! And I have dealt with Home Depots Contractors in the past and if this guy shows up in a pickup truck and no proof of license or certificate of Insurance..he has just wasted his time! MEN! Ugh!

Ah ha! So you're not very good at multi-tasking? Me neither. I become a nervous wreck if two things happen in one day. lol

Thinking positive though, if you get through it all, it will be over with Friday. Does that help any? layful:

 

[maggiemae]

Okay, I took several pictures and a video but am having a hard time getting them on here. Lets see what happens![/ATTACH]G]50920[/ATTACH]
Finally figured the pixels were too large. But still cannot figure how to get the video on here. I'll keep working at it.

 

[NancyNGA]

... But still cannot figure how to get the video on here. I'll keep working at it.

Great pictures!

Unless you have a magic app, I could never get a video on here unless I uploaded it to YouTube first. I suppose some other video sites might work. Maybe someone else knows another way.

I'll pm you.