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  1. February 27th, 2009, 10:06 AM #1
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    Hi Everyone,

    I found this site through Robert's remarkable playing on Dolphinstreet. I was scouring looking for a Strat and found him playing the Fender Players deluxe. Amazing guy, amazing player, amazing site. I've been playing guitar since I was about 15 then got into keyboards. Played with one of the more popular alternative bands here in Trinidad and Tobago for about six years. Just turned 40, picked back up the guitar when the better half bought me a PRS for my birthday. I am now really starting to understand and play the instrument, both acoustic and electric not just strum chords for people to sing to.

    Thanks to all for all the information I've picked up here so far, and the many more helpful tidbits I'm sure will come.
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  2. February 27th, 2009, 10:11 AM #2
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    Hi Monkus! I'm all blushing now...
    Thanks for your kind words, and welcome to the great guitar forum we have here!
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  3. February 27th, 2009, 12:01 PM #3
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    Welcome Monkus to TheFret. This is a wonderful place to share info, music and of course to absorb info too.

    You should fit right in here - there are many who are returning to the guitar after many years away. I'm one of those myself.

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    Howdy!! Welcome aboard!!!
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    Welcome aboard Monkus!! I have fond memories of a vacation down there on St. Thomas, and St. John, and a fish fry at Cinnamon Bay! I guess that was over 24 years ago now.
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  7. February 27th, 2009, 02:38 PM #7
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    Welcome Monkus to the truly "International" fret.net...:
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  8. February 27th, 2009, 02:50 PM #8
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    Welcome from the Sunny (or mild) UK
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    Welcome aboard Monkus!
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  10. February 27th, 2009, 03:48 PM #10
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    Hi and welcome.

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    Welcome Monkus!


    Is your name Monkus or is it a sly reference to Thelonius?
    I pick a moon dog.
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  12. February 28th, 2009, 03:53 PM #12
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    Hi, Monkus!
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    Acoustic: Guitar > microphone > audience
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  13. March 1st, 2009, 08:09 AM #13
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    Thanks for all the warm welcomes, much appreciated.

    Robert: Thanks, I don't know if you know the impact of thefret.net and dolphinstreet. I'm actually thinking of getting all your gear !!! if it'll make me play as good as ... Thanks again!

    sunvalleylaw: the sun down here doesn't age, I actually did a fish fry on friday night... come on down and get some !!! lol

    tot_Ou_tard: I wish... One day perhaps, if I'm good enough to be mentioned in the same sentence with the great Thelonius, that would be enough. Nothing so awesome I'm afraid. I was born in '68 - the chinese year of the monkey, but all the 'monkey' handles were taken in all the sites I subscribe to...

    Thanks again guys!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Monkus
    tot_Ou_tard: I wish... One day perhaps, if I'm good enough to be mentioned in the same sentence with the great Thelonius, that would be enough. Nothing so awesome I'm afraid. I was born in '68 - the chinese year of the monkey, but all the 'monkey' handles were taken in all the sites I subscribe to...
    Welcome then genius Monkey-boy!

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    People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. There are few fields in which Monkey people wouldn't be successful but they have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. Monkey people are strong willed but their anger cools quickly. They are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat.
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    Din't readily subscribe to genius but ....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Monkus
    Din't readily subscribe to genius but ....
    You can't argue with the fates. You're a genius...now come to terms with it.
    I pick a moon dog.
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    Welcome, Monk, and Cheers! I'm heading to the Caribbean the end of the month (Aruba) and looking forward to warming up after another cold NY winter!
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  18. March 1st, 2009, 10:27 AM #18
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    Very cool (or not) ... Sun, sand and bikinis ?!?!!?
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    hi, Monkus, and welcome!

    never been to Trinidad or Tobago, but shiner and i love the Caribbean! we hope to make it again this summer.
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