My daughter is a National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist!

[Brian Krashpad]

And a pretty decent beginner bassist.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs170.snc1/6380_1213490177316_1230650648_629340_517124_n.jpg

There better be some dosh in this National Merit Scholar thingy.

I don't think I made a dime off mine.

[FrankenFretter]

That's very cool, Brian. Tell her congrats from us here at The Fret.

Off topic, did you start her out with guitar, or go straight to bass?

[Heywood Jablomie]

So she obviously doesn't take after her old man....

Congrats!

[Brian Krashpad]

Drums actually.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/BrianKrashpad/HBdrumsBirthdaySmall009.jpg

Unfortunately I'm a terrible drummer and she didn't like any of the videos and things I found at the library, so she asked if she could switch to bass. She learned on my Precision, and when I knew she'd stick with it we bought her that white Peavey Foundation. That was her 16th birthday. The drums were on her 12th.

[Brian Krashpad]

So she obviously doesn't take after her old man....

Congrats!

Haha, au contraire!

I was a National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist also.

Of course that was back in 1976.

[Heywood Jablomie]

Haha, au contraire!

I was a National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist also.

Of course that was back in 1976.
OK, then, how 'bout her mother?

[Brian Krashpad]

OK, then, how 'bout her mother?

No, she wasn't one.

I didn't know her in high school but I think Mrs. Krashpad was more interested in boys than in school her senior year.

[MAXIFUNK]

Congrats that is great news.

[R_of_G]

Congratulations to you and your family Brian. :applause

[Brian Krashpad]

Thanks guys.

[Monkus]

congrats!

[Robert]

Congrats!

[sunvalleylaw]

Very Cool!! You are having a good week over there!

[piebaldpython]

Congrats dude. Sorry to hear about her liking the bass!! :poke I mean, no telling what kind of riff-raff Neanderthal she might bring home to the Casa. Just kidding.........but ya know, we Dads worry about stuff like that. Mine is nearly 24, but I still remember those days well.

[bigoldron]

Most excellent, my Gator friend! I know you are proud of her.

[kidsmoke]

that's quite an accomplishment! Congratulations. Fatherly pride is a powerful potion, enjoy.

[Brian Krashpad]

Thanks, my bubbas.

In Monday's mail she got a letter from the Advanced Placement people (I didn't know this was actually an organization) that she is also an "Advanced Placement Scholar" as well. I'm not sure exactly what that means but hopefully she'll get a batch of college credit for all the AP classes she is taking. I know I got through undergrad in 3 years instead of 4 thanks to AP.

Here's a terrible pic of me and a great pic of her at the National Merit Scholar Breakfast on last Wednesday:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs676.snc4/61651_1630289917049_1230650648_1761310_1651350_n.j pg

[sumitomo]

Congrats to your daughter,and to you too the proud poppa!Sumi:D

[MAXIFUNK]

Thanks, my bubbas.

In Monday's mail she got a letter from the Advanced Placement people (I didn't know this was actually an organization) that she is also an "Advanced Placement Scholar" as well. I'm not sure exactly what that means but hopefully she'll get a batch of college credit for all the AP classes she is taking. I know I got through undergrad in 3 years instead of 4 thanks to AP.

Here's a terrible pic of me and a great pic of her at the National Merit Scholar Breakfast on last Wednesday:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs676.snc4/61651_1630289917049_1230650648_1761310_1651350_n.j pg

The Proud PAPA and you damn sure should be!!!:applause :applause :applause

[piebaldpython]

I'm not sure exactly what that means but hopefully she'll get a batch of college credit for all the AP classes she is taking. I know I got through undergrad in 3 years instead of 4 thanks to AP.

Here's a terrible pic of me and a great pic of her at the National Merit Scholar Breakfast on last Wednesday:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs676.snc4/61651_1630289917049_1230650648_1761310_1651350_n.j pg

Brian.....what that means is that depending on how high your daughter scores in her AP finals....and depending on the college she's going to....they may or may not give credit for the course. Not all colleges judge the same.

Nice pic of you 2!! KUDOS again.