Right then, "pinch and a punch for the first of the month", to you scuby..........that's what we say, as well as "white rabbits" which is a friend's omen for bringing good luck in the new month.

April Fools!!- My 14 year old set the clock radio for 3 A.M...bless her little heart,..

Thanks guys for the input on acoustics, I have decided to drive down to Memphis on Saturday to try some out and maybe they will have some good sales. It would really be nice to pick something up for 350-400 that plays well.

Austin- Being a Kiss fan since the early days, it has been difficult for me to watch the changes the band has gone through, although I did enjoy some of the 80s stuff they put out. Was glad to see the reunion tour and the farewell tour was a good one. Gene Simmons would sell anything for a buck,..Kind of a shame, but he is a smart business man. But ya know I think it's about time to hang it up.(never thought I'd say those words) but for those guys not to adhere to the original lineup this close to the end of their careers and go out gracefully is BS.

Elpp- There is some anger about companies moving down there. Alot of jobs were lost because of it. I do not begrudge you for being able to land one of those jobs if it helped you. I think most people forget that we are all on this big ball together.

I ran a large soybean seed production facility for 7 years. Until I was able to secure some "illegals" for a crew I had tons of headaches. People do not realize how difficult it is to find labor. No American wants to work at entry level jobs. Or the ones you find are hooked up with drugs and will not show up.

Some of the problem is that wages for these jobs are not good enough to attract quality workers. The Mexicans are as a whole hard workers, with better morals than the American guys that I employed. The company paid them just like they did the Americans. They all had fake SS#s and this caused them to pay in Taxes that they could never get back. That is the whole reason our govt. does not crack down on illegals. The IRS collects millions and millions each year that will never go back out because the SS# and the name does not match. That's what most Americans don't understand or never hear about this whole situation. What the govt. does not like is paying them cash or not withholding taxes. They will nab your A** in a hurry for that.

I am of the belief that we should make it easier for them to come in on a work visa. All 911 changed in this country with increased security @ the borders is the price Mexicans have to pay to cross illegally. Before 911 the cost was $3000. After 911 $6000. Who benefited here.

A lot are angry that they are here but enjoy those tomatoes, oranges, apples, watermelons and tobacco that would cost 10 times more to buy if the illegals were not here, because I promise you that you can't find an American to pitch watermelons all day, not even for an attractive wage. Yes there are a lot that will argue with me on that...just try it. The illegals are paying for that health care and education for the kids. Most Americans don't realize that illegals pay more taxes than we do by not being able to collect a refund.

This is another complicated situation. Yes I think they need to secure the border and restore order, but truly guard the border, don't just pretend like you are. $ gets in the way of fixing this thing. I hope it all works out for everyone's benefit.

My comments are not meant to stir anger but to inform. Elpp is our brother, he bleeds red when cut just like we do. No one is to blame here but the system, and we should all do our part to figure out a sensible solution. It is easy to point fingers and that never helps. We have way too many problems to worry about elsewhere.

Just listened to the first 2 CF interview podcasts and I agree with Chelle that Joe isn't a natural swearer and it sounds kinda odd, much like it's hard to imagine God swearing :0.........no offence anybody.

burly - my brother has a Fender electric acoustic and he loves it, says it's terrific.

Scuba- Yeah that was my first thought when the alarm went off, but then I thought about her carrying my Martin to rehearsal and remembered who this is really for :-) The Epiphones are a good looking guitar. Just curious for personal reasons, what do most Brits think about Obama,? I know he is there for a visit. email all responses to:satchafunkilus66@yahoo.com

Alan- You have a MAC, what should I look for in purchasing one, I am leaning toward a laptop model, but probably want to explore a used machine. Anyone else know MACs?

Skippy- I did look at the Fenders I really like my Stratocaster but have never picked up a Fender acoustic/ electric.

It amazes me still the effect worldwide Joe has on people. Isn't music a wonderful thing?

What about viruses? I understand Mac is not really bothered much with them. I am absolutely sick of the problems with pc.

And Yes Windows will run on Leopard I did find out!! I can use my MS Office software!! I can't get over the price of a MAC compared to pc though, I guess it's worth it.

Scuba-I tend to be realistically middle of the road as far as politic go, and I think he can make some progress , I am just not sure if he can overcome inheriting a trillion dollar deficit. Clinton wiped out our huge deficit by the end of his first term and had a surplus by the end, but man this thing is huge now. That's kinda like ripping the transmission out of your car, banging up the body all over on a Friday and expecting the repair shop to have it back by Monday afternoon. I think he will end up being a scapegoat. The troop increase thing may be needed but only if it will help bring a quick end to that mess over there or a way out.
Politics tends to get in the way of maintaining balance which is what we need. Both major parties are guilty of trying to convince segments that they are the party who is looking out for their best interest And both pull the wool over a lot of eyes.

It is interesting to hear first hand what people world wide think, without the medias spin.

Joe for President of the world!! His message unites all through music!!

G'day guys,

feels like I've been away from here for a Loooong time

hows it hanging Joe, I still play my guitars when I can..

been traveling heaps,

London England, Turkey, down To Adelaide South Australia all over the place, I love traveling..

any ways i still got heaps of songs for every one to listen to if you want. my music

I think my laptop has been hijacked. I cannot log on to my user profile in Vista. I am the administrator and cannot make changes and am having trouble finding out how to remedy. Not finding a fix for this prob.

I understand Scuba and we all must do what we can about things like that, but I think first and foremost if the circle of friends will grow, eventually some things, not all will improve if we all give it a try. I don't have the answers to fix these problems but I do know that by increasing our circle of friends that we will grow positively.

Scuba- yeah just curious about what outsiders think without the media spin, really just about his ability to fix our immediate problem, not policies as a whole. There are way too many of those issues to tackle. I think confidence is up here or at least the media says so. I just hope it all works out because it is kinda scary. This world economy worries a lot of ppl.,but I think we will overcome. We have to have faith.

I have friends who really like Busch and friends who really hate his policies, the same for Obama. They are still all friends.

burly....Yamaha makes a decent acoustic guitar in that price range..

OH WOW!!!

BOINGY

BOINGY

BOUNCE BOUNCE

Just got my Live Paul Gilbert & Freddie Nelson Album from Japan, Official Bootleg Tokyo 1 and it has LEPT

To the top of my album chart!

FAN-DARN-TASTIC!

Burly - hmmm having a prick of conscience...I will take your word for it..g.entleman you are...there are so many ways of saying not so bright...1 slice short of a sandwich, 2 trees short of a wood...thick as two short planks...1 current short of a bun...awwww love em though...these sort of people are usually the nicest in my opinion!

Scubadaz - LOL well I think more than six people will be attending...hehehe

AussieRGman - WOW good to see you back...last time you were here you were n a major depression...I hope your travels have made you feel tons better!!!!

hugs Satriella xx

Damn, I've been away so much I missed the 1st anni of Jeff Healey's passing

RIP JEFF

Swing dog- I know you would have and alot of ppl would when faced with what you and others are facing, I understand, it's just these young guys and we are guilty of spoiling kids more that we should. Best of luck with everything. and Thanks fore the guitar advise.

Satriella , yeah I had some major S_____ to deal with in my life at that time..think I'm slowely going ok, but travelling gets me right away from it all and refreshes the soul I think..

I just have to keep my mind right through winter, thats a tough part of the year for me , I hate it... Next summer I got a big train trip planned , just spent some time with relies in Adelaide (South Australia ) etc/ and going to build a new pc for my music recording etc.. I want a mac book but cant afford one..

have a listen to some of my music and let me know what you think..

Mornin' everyone. It's been bloody hell the last 2 days with effing depression!! My husband has been suicidal off and on since Monday!! I had to be on physical and mental guard like an attorney to knock down all this bullshit about "It's the end of the world.....it's the end of me.!" "How can I go on?!" Bloody hell!!! He and I were on the phone to doctors at least 2 hours yesterday. Steve is so effing stubborn, he wouldn't get in the car to go to the emergency room! Stupid epilepsy and seizures F things up and I am holding his hand! Staring spells, face drained of natural color, amnesia, trying to talk and words not getting out--that's also bloody hell! Fortunately, The Mood Blues Seventh Sojourn CD arrived in the mail yesterday and Steve and I listened to the peaceful, soothing music we remember from our vinyl days, we also listened to the Extremist (Thanks, Joe!) which is so amazing and the perfect prescription for the blues.

I'm a fighter......yes luni, maybe.......I hope you can understand how life gets turned upside down by epilepsy and depression that often go together. Please pray for me.

Thank ye. ;-/