It's Sunday, and I'm stuck inside (damn rain!). Although it's really been dry, the rain definitely has been needed. it's just me and the wife home alone today. The road calls to me! Oh what to do, what to do...

If the gods grace me with their nod, this may be in my future...time will tell.

Bikes, rivers, and my Marilyn

Hello People!

I'm back! And I've got some photos to share as well. The weekend wasn't so bad, spent time with the family, even went to the reception of a fellow cycling member. Good times. I'm at a great time in my life where I have the pleasure of teaching my son to ride a bike. Although, you'll see it's my wife whose taking the reins in this pic.

Earlier in the week we went to see the newest addition to our city river. They have expanded by adding trails to walk, run, and even...(wait for it) ride your bike! WOO-HOO!!! No dogs or cars, just people (sigh... 2 out 3 aint bad). Here are a couple of pics of a newly built bridge and some art made to provoke the imagination.

All in all it was a special feeling being in the moment of your life and not in the future as I usually tend to do. Live in the now folks, live in the now. I close this blog with a pic of my beloved guitar, Marilyn. Recently bought a tiny, tiny practice guitar amp. Best $30 I spent in a long while. Tone galore and that's without using OD knob!!! Living the life folks! Hasta pronto (see you soon)...

Birthdays and the 4th of July

Wow! July 3rd already? Great to know I have tomorrow off. Wednesday was my son's birthday, so the day was spent having breakfast at IHOP, buying a bike for my son, and spending the rest of the day at the river.

Didn't get a lot of guitar time in but I definitely try to squeeze it in whenever possible.

By the way did I ever tell you that I love trucks? Indeed I do. Saw this one coming back from the river. Not too shabby...

Who's birthday is it?

It's my son/s birthday! Relaxing at home, still on the long and winding road to "tame" that beast which is my Les Paul. Good times today, good times.

Marilyn and Me...

Here's the part where I get to talk about my guitar Marilyn. I named my guitar after the beautiful, late, great actress Marilyn Monroe who I adore. The reason I named my guitar Marilyn is quite simple; she's blonde and curvy.

The similarities unfortunately run deeper than just physical traits. Like the late great actress my Marilyn comes with flaws. For my own reasons I will, for now, omit the guitar makers name.

I have had Marilyn for about 16 months now and I can definitely say I am getting to know her real well. Like with anything new that you embrace for the first time there is a learning curve. I know I'm still behind that curve, but it definitely is a labor of love (bordering passion) as I hold her and attempt to create music with her. Trying to make this intoxicating creation almost a part of me like an extension of my limb is where I currently find myself.

As I am learning and growing with my guitar that I bought brand new I am learning the details and nuances that make up Marilyn's character. Unfortunately some of those items come in the form checking and cracks! The checking I've noticed seems to be running up and down the neck of my guitar. I've taken her back for a check up to the store where I purchased her at and there seems to be no concerns other than cosmetics. There is also a crack in the binding just below where the neck and the body are joined.

I really don't mind that I want her to have character, but I just hope other than that she's solid and sound. I'll try to post pics in the next few days to help paint a clearer picture. Rock on all...

Guitars/Baseball/Cycling

Got some good time with my guitar on my day off. Today my son has a baseball game, hope he does well. This coming weekend my wife and oldest son will be taking part in the "Race for the Cure" cycling event in the fight against diabetes.

Guitarwise, I'm at the point where I am getting very comfortable playing my guitar unplugged...hopefully in the near future I'll be able to commit more to it than just running practice scales.

Remind me to tell you about some finishing flaws I'm noticing on my guitar neck!

The off season begins...

Boy it's been hectic weekend. Went to Garner State Park for Mother's Day and my wife's birthday, went cold turkey without my guitar and me beloved Spurs (thankfully I had a lot beer to quell any fits of withdrawl symptoms).

But alas the season is over for my Spurs and now is the time for healing.

On a different note, i got some guitar time to re-aquaint myself with my Marilyn (guitar). I've had her over a year now andit definitely is a pleasure getting to know all about her (view personal photo).