Contact your local TDPRI member.

JayBee · July 3rd, 2008, 08:08 PM

I received a PM from a member just 40 miles away saying "Hi, and I think we have something in common". After a few exchanged emails we finally spoke on the phone.
A 30min conversation later, it turned out we have very similar tastes in music and favourite guitar players, and a distinct interest in each others guitars.

So in the near future we will meet up to feed our addiction to things Telecaster, and associated music through the ages (neither of us are chickens!).

An eagerly anticipated event.

Why not a "hello" to your closest TDPRI member, maybe too far away to meet up, but just to say " I'm your nearest TDPRI 'er and am interested in what you are currently doing guitarwise?".

Forums (this one especially) are great, but some are shy of posting, and just maybe your TDPRI neighbour is need of some help / advice / encouragement, or is a hidden source of knowledge / experience.

JayBee

Flat357 · July 3rd, 2008, 08:51 PM

And bring yer wallets

casterway · July 3rd, 2008, 11:02 PM

Did it. Made a new friend. Got invited to join a band.

bluesjuke · July 3rd, 2008, 11:12 PM

I have some good experiences like that.

Wild Rice Chris · July 3rd, 2008, 11:19 PM

Quote:

REMOVED QUOTE

Good advice. I've met a handful of members, and worked in a professional capacity with many more.
Only one that didn't jive well, the rest have all been great.

robt57 · July 3rd, 2008, 11:22 PM

Almost hooked up w/ Arlo, even though a very long range neighbor. ;)

Cane is 45 miles from me I think. Missed an invitation to a biker bar he was playing at... I pictured the slide guy in Roadhouse behind the chicken wire...

rhh7 · July 3rd, 2008, 11:29 PM

I think martyb1 and I live about 3 hours drive apart, but we may be meeting this weekend. I am quite excited about meeting him live and in person!

mellecaster · July 4th, 2008, 01:04 AM

I'm pleased to say I've met up w/ 10 or 12 members here, that have turned into Great Customers also...some from 50 or 75 miles away...Sorry to say the Gas prices have slowed down the visits some, but I sure can't blame em for that !.....

jhundt · July 4th, 2008, 02:10 AM

well about 15 of us neighbors are getting together next weekend for a BBQ and Tele Jam - we're a pretty friendly bunch here in Holland. Why don't y'all stop by?

Roli · July 4th, 2008, 03:47 AM

Hello!

winny pooh · July 4th, 2008, 08:20 AM

I could visit Octatonic, but I'm sure he would be concerned about my grubby paws near his nice studio gear

rhh7 · July 4th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Does anyone live near Calgary?

Fatmanstratman · July 4th, 2008, 08:33 AM

If I received an email from a young feller saying "Hi - I think we have something in common", I'd probably sh*t myself, thinking "Oh Jeez - wonder who his mother is - was I really drunk at the time or was it just a knee-trembler?"......

Come on, guys - be fair! Nearest TDPRIer to me? Gotta be none other than Big John! I love him to death, he's got more guitar playing ability in his weiner than I'll EVER have, but meeting up with him and feeding him and buying him beers?...

I'd have to pawn my entire guitar collection.....

Togman · July 4th, 2008, 09:23 AM

Hi Fatman,

I think I am closer to you than Big John. You are near St. Neots I believe? I am in Ely. There is also MidLifeCrisis in Cambridge.

But I know that I don't come close to Big John in terms of playing ability - I'm miles away!

Big John · July 4th, 2008, 09:42 AM

Hmmmmmmmmmm, i often think about this one, the handy thing is ..... i live next door to this ...........

The little view of a gable end and the third pair of chimneys just at the left of that ancient holly tree is MY house so if you ever want to get together for a little light, libation i know the place, perhaps we could arrange a sunny Sunday afternoon or something ?

I have guitars and amps at the house but a 'shoot out' is way down the list, i was lucky enough to meet Scotland at a gig and we had more fun just having a chat and a drink than ****ing about with guitars !

PM me anyone ?

Arlo · July 4th, 2008, 09:54 AM

Drinking with TDPRI mates? Never done it before.

Just ask Arte, Mojo, Lobstah, Joel, Jimmy, Ron, Bill, Becky, Stephen, Ron J, Ron K [almost] Bob and the other 20 or so I can't think of at the moment.

It is ALWAYS A GOOD TIME to meet y'all and I couldn't think of a friendlier and nicer bunch.

I still would like to see a TDPRI convention somewhere like the Sweden, USA or UK?

Big John · July 4th, 2008, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlo

.........I still would like to see a TDPRI convention somewhere like the Sweden, USA or UK?

Arlo, if we arrange something between those of us who live close together you are more than welcome to come over and buy us some beer !!
Tell you what, i'll drive you out to the Kings Forest where i lived as a little kid when my Dad came out of the Navy and show you what a PROPER pine looks like !!.
I've got a house with a 600 year old oak frame too, i'd gladly let you have enough to make a Tele but nothing short of an 'A' bomb is gonna split that stuff.

blacklinefish · July 4th, 2008, 11:09 AM

I live 3 blocks from guitardedzen's dad and we got together in December. He moved up north and has some big (and exciting) changes in his life now, so he hasn't been active here for a while. However, I knew him before I knew TDPRI so that probably doesn't count.

I did do the electronic acquaintance thing on another forum, ax84.com (amp building). I realized that another member who was posting regularly had a band in McPherson, KS. He's over 4 hours away - but just 8 blocks away from my in-laws! It was great meeting someone with similar interests that you never would have met otherwise. So, the last few times I'm very excited to go visit family and I'm lugging gear in the trunk.

It sure is one way to make the net-world a little more real and the real-world a little smaller. (So, anyone else live in McPherson? ...'cause I want more contacts while visiting family!)

--gh

degsycaster · July 4th, 2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

Hmmmmmmmmmm, i often think about this one, the handy thing is ..... i live next door to this ...........

The little view of a gable end and the third pair of chimneys just at the left of that ancient holly tree is MY house so if you ever want to get together for a little light, libation i know the place, perhaps we could arrange a sunny Sunday afternoon or something ?

I have guitars and amps at the house but a 'shoot out' is way down the list, i was lucky enough to meet Scotland at a gig and we had more fun just having a chat and a drink than ****ing about with guitars !

PM me anyone ?

I'm only down the road in Bury Big John and I like the look of your neighbour

bluesjuke · July 4th, 2008, 12:07 PM

Will someone please tell Terri Clark that the property next door to me is available?

robt57 · July 4th, 2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big John

Arlo, if we arrange something...

...show you what a PROPER pine looks like !!.

Rut Row...

Doug Ferguson · July 4th, 2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flat357

And bring yer wallets

And be careful you visit a guitar store.

fattybrisket · July 5th, 2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatmanstratman

Big John . . . he's got more guitar playing ability in his weiner than I'll EVER have . . .

Keep him away from people who play with their teeth, that's a bad combo.

Gareth John · July 5th, 2008, 05:17 AM

I live in North Lincolnshire England, I don't know who's closest, I think I remember seeing someone from Tentey on here though.....

July 3rd, 2008, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
JayBee Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Taunton, Somerset, UK Posts: 104	Contact your local TDPRI member. I received a PM from a member just 40 miles away saying "Hi, and I think we have something in common". After a few exchanged emails we finally spoke on the phone. A 30min conversation later, it turned out we have very similar tastes in music and favourite guitar players, and a distinct interest in each others guitars. So in the near future we will meet up to feed our addiction to things Telecaster, and associated music through the ages (neither of us are chickens!). An eagerly anticipated event. Why not a "hello" to your closest TDPRI member, maybe too far away to meet up, but just to say " I'm your nearest TDPRI 'er and am interested in what you are currently doing guitarwise?". Forums (this one especially) are great, but some are shy of posting, and just maybe your TDPRI neighbour is need of some help / advice / encouragement, or is a hidden source of knowledge / experience. JayBee

July 3rd, 2008, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Flat357 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cheshire Age: 40 Posts: 2,913	And bring yer wallets __________________ Homepage http://www.soundclick.com/members/de...member=flat357 MySpace http://www.myspace.com/flat357

July 3rd, 2008, 11:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
casterway Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aldergrove, British Columbia,Canada Age: 40 Posts: 2,837	Did it. Made a new friend. Got invited to join a band. __________________ There's nothing wrong with a proper repair... "I don't scratch no guitars." John Lee Hooker, when asked to carve his signature into an old acoustic.

July 3rd, 2008, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
robt57 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lost Yankee in Nashville Age: 51 Posts: 3,707 21 Photos	Almost hooked up w/ Arlo, even though a very long range neighbor. ;) Cane is 45 miles from me I think. Missed an invitation to a biker bar he was playing at... I pictured the slide guy in Roadhouse behind the chicken wire... __________________ Leo's Great, Leo's Good, let us thank him for our... Twang!

July 4th, 2008, 01:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,766 17 Photos	I'm pleased to say I've met up w/ 10 or 12 members here, that have turned into Great Customers also...some from 50 or 75 miles away...Sorry to say the Gas prices have slowed down the visits some, but I sure can't blame em for that !..... __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

July 3rd, 2008, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
bluesjuke Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bluesland, Texas Age: 52 Posts: 550	I have some good experiences like that.

July 3rd, 2008, 11:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
rhh7 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 395 4 Photos	I think martyb1 and I live about 3 hours drive apart, but we may be meeting this weekend. I am quite excited about meeting him live and in person!

July 4th, 2008, 02:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
jhundt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Netherlands Age: 54 Posts: 3,007 9 Photos	well about 15 of us neighbors are getting together next weekend for a BBQ and Tele Jam - we're a pretty friendly bunch here in Holland. Why don't y'all stop by?

July 4th, 2008, 03:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Roli Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ¤ Hungary ¤ Age: 30 Posts: 1,573 5 Photos	Hello! __________________ How I Play Fingerstyle Guitar - blog for rookies and not so rookies - with videos now!

July 4th, 2008, 08:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
winny pooh Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South London Posts: 1,612 7 Photos	I could visit Octatonic, but I'm sure he would be concerned about my grubby paws near his nice studio gear __________________ my afro ambient side project: http://www.myspace.com/theswyambusessions

July 4th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
rhh7 Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 395 4 Photos	Does anyone live near Calgary?

July 4th, 2008, 08:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Fatmanstratman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fatmanville, Cambs., UK Posts: 2,912	If I received an email from a young feller saying "Hi - I think we have something in common", I'd probably sht myself, thinking "Oh Jeez - wonder who his mother is - was I really drunk at the time or was it just a knee-trembler?"...... Come on, guys - be fair! Nearest TDPRIer to me? Gotta be none other than Big John! I love him to death, he's got more guitar playing ability in his weiner than I'll EVER have, but meeting up with him and feeding him and buying him beers?... I'd have to pawn my entire guitar collection..... __________________ . . . "Behind every argument is someone's ignorance."*

July 4th, 2008, 09:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Togman Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cambridgshire, UK Age: 48 Posts: 351 35 Photos	Hi Fatman, I think I am closer to you than Big John. You are near St. Neots I believe? I am in Ely. There is also MidLifeCrisis in Cambridge. But I know that I don't come close to Big John in terms of playing ability - I'm miles away! __________________ Well it ain't the best Guitar i've ever heard, but it sounds just like it....

July 4th, 2008, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,693 36 Photos	Hmmmmmmmmmm, i often think about this one, the handy thing is ..... i live next door to this ........... The little view of a gable end and the third pair of chimneys just at the left of that ancient holly tree is MY house so if you ever want to get together for a little light, libation i know the place, perhaps we could arrange a sunny Sunday afternoon or something ? I have guitars and amps at the house but a 'shoot out' is way down the list, i was lucky enough to meet Scotland at a gig and we had more fun just having a chat and a drink than ****ing about with guitars ! PM me anyone ? __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

July 4th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 50 Posts: 2,333	TDPRI convention Drinking with TDPRI mates? Never done it before. Just ask Arte, Mojo, Lobstah, Joel, Jimmy, Ron, Bill, Becky, Stephen, Ron J, Ron K [almost] Bob and the other 20 or so I can't think of at the moment. It is ALWAYS A GOOD TIME to meet y'all and I couldn't think of a friendlier and nicer bunch. I still would like to see a TDPRI convention somewhere like the Sweden, USA or UK? __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

July 4th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
blacklinefish Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northwest Missouri Age: 40 Posts: 1,248	I live 3 blocks from guitardedzen's dad and we got together in December. He moved up north and has some big (and exciting) changes in his life now, so he hasn't been active here for a while. However, I knew him before I knew TDPRI so that probably doesn't count. I did do the electronic acquaintance thing on another forum, ax84.com (amp building). I realized that another member who was posting regularly had a band in McPherson, KS. He's over 4 hours away - but just 8 blocks away from my in-laws! It was great meeting someone with similar interests that you never would have met otherwise. So, the last few times I'm very excited to go visit family and I'm lugging gear in the trunk. It sure is one way to make the net-world a little more real and the real-world a little smaller. (So, anyone else live in McPherson? ...'cause I want more contacts while visiting family!) --gh

July 4th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
bluesjuke Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bluesland, Texas Age: 52 Posts: 550	Will someone please tell Terri Clark that the property next door to me is available?

July 5th, 2008, 05:17 AM	#24 (permalink)
Gareth John Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Age: 23 Posts: 626 8 Photos	I live in North Lincolnshire England, I don't know who's closest, I think I remember seeing someone from Tentey on here though.....