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  1. February 15th, 2008, 01:50 PM #1
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    Hi, another Washburn refugee here!

    Big thanks to Childbride and just strum for recommending The Fret. net.

    I've spent most of my working life overseas (Middle East) in Civil Engineering Contracting as Land Surveyor, Senior Site Engineer and Senior Planning Engineer. For my sins I'm currently working as a DBA with an electrical goods designer/supplier (it's a whole lot different to civil engineering) back in the UK again. I am Scottish but I'm working in England.

    I picked up on guitar again about 18 months ago (after a 10 year break). I've always had great fun with guitar and moothies (Scottish for harmonicas) but have always been a guitar BEGINNER. I'm working on leaving "beginner" status.

    My main hobbies are Advanced Driving, Music (listening, learning, playing, whatever) and being married. On the latter I've had three goes plus one long term relationship and am currently taking a break. I still get on well with all my past loves.

    I currently own two Washburns, one 2004 Dreadnought D13S and one 2006 Parlor R308S and love them both.

    Hey, too much information already!

    BTW... what does "Pancakes!" mean?
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  2. February 15th, 2008, 02:03 PM #2
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    welcome cal....this is a great forum....i think you will like it here....

    ww :

    note: this welcome copyrighted 2008...no unauthorized use of this welcome will be tolerated
    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    For the record, my annoyance with Warren has a lot to do with the hissing noises he makes.
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    Welcome Cal!

    Any and all "pancake" questions should be directed to Warren.... ask him why.
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    Hey cal,
    Welcome aboard and nice to see ya again!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert
    Any and all "pancake" questions should be directed to Warren.... ask him why.
    the answer is buried somewhere deep in a thread on this forum....i don't remember which one....you can search for it but be careful what you ask for! :

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    For the record, my annoyance with Warren has a lot to do with the hissing noises he makes.
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    Welcome to TheFret, Cal. Glad you joined us!
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    Welcome Cal, very nice to have you here.
    Guitars: '05 MIA Fender Strat HSS, '04 MIA Fender Strat SSS, '03 Burns Steer, '83 Hondo LP copy (project)

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    Hey brother, good to see you here!
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    welcome:
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    Welcome Cal ! Nice to "meet" you.
    Can you tell us more about advanced driving ?
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  11. February 15th, 2008, 03:59 PM #11
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    Many thanks for the welcomes folks, this IS a really friendly place!

    Hey, ted s... read the Advanced Driving page of my amateur little website (last updated 2 years ago ) and please bear in mind that it's UK based. The text is still OK but the books need updating... I'll do that soon (ish).

    Peace, Love and Light.
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    hiya, Cal... good to 'see' you here.

    this place is awesome. great folks with TONS of knowledge and support.

    i'm glad you 'came to visit'! : :
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    Cal,

    Hey buddy, good to see you over here. You are going to like it. You will need to kick start the acoustic section again, but I'm sure you can get it done. One of the differences over here is that you feel comfortable in any section you visit.
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    We're going to have to start some kind of immigration policy or something.

    Welcome to thefret. Can I borrow $20?

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    Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spudman
    We're going to have to start some kind of immigration policy or something.

    Welcome to thefret. Can I borrow $20?

    You mean like free Strats for ex-Washies?
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    Hey Cal, good to see ya' brother. I'll think you'll enjoy the good folks over here.

    By the way Spud, I think you'll have to build a fence or something to keep us out.
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    Yea welcome Cal Im the same,I put down playing for 8 yrs never sold my gear that Ive had over 18 yrs just getting out of the beginner rut.I race cars also Autocross and Track days.Ive found tons of good stuff here and I play lots more Good humor here also.Sumi
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    Hey there Cal, welcome.

    I don't think I ever knew that you did site engineering or were that into driving (although I think you posted a pic of cool car). Learn something new all the time.
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    Welcome Cal! Nice to have you here.
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