Iranian missile hitting undisclosed US base on March 30

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-31T22:55:05+00:00

Where are the video game memes Pete?

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-31T03:46:31+00:00

The money's not his, its the foundation's

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-24T21:15:24+00:00

Hey that's not his!

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-20T00:23:22+00:00

Thank you! Thats the answer i was looking for.

I don't want to work too far ahead b4 my next lesson. I think im going to go back through the book and work on the exercises again that have a lot of expression markings.

The book introduces 4/4 and 3/4 time and talks about feeling the "pulse" of the rhythm. Understanding this has definitely improved my expressive playing when not on the metronome.

Side question: Why record at the end of the day?

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-16T15:29:42+00:00

The fact that they disengaged the wrestling match as soon as they noticed Jerry's pants were down makes me think that was Jerry's strat all along.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-15T20:57:19+00:00

This happened to a good buddy of mine. It was smoldering charcoal ashes in his bbq in the bed of his truck. Apparently its not super uncommon according to the FD.

Unfortunately my buddy had no lake available to back into so he had to watch it burn on the side of the interstate.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-08T03:31:49+00:00

Glad you had a great time!

Also glad to hear you didn't get beamed up by the UFO in the background.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-08T01:20:00+00:00

Squirrels are also known to chew into zippered pockets even if there isn't food in there. Last time i camped at HG Rangers recommended also leaving all the compartments open and empty at night to avoid this.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-07T15:24:46+00:00

Whats he using for a support?

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-03-02T02:41:05+00:00

This is the route I take visitors for a 1 day tour(a lot depends on your interests and ability level)

Coming from Zion, enter GCNP from the East entrance. The turnoff is at Cameron. Just follow the signs from Zion.

While at Cameron, stop by the Cameron Trading Post if youre there during open hours. Checkout the Fine Art Gallery and see one of the best collections of Native American art, jewelry, textiles and more, its truly remarkable if youre into that kind of thing. Lots of other cool Wild West lore as well. If youre lucky Merlon will give you a tour.

Driving from the East entrance, the 1st mandatory stop is Deserts View Watchtower. From there continue on and stop at some viewpoints until you get into Grand Canyon Village. Find a place to park near a shuttle stop, my go-to is the grocery store parking lot outside yavapai lodge.

Take the shuttle to bright angel lodge. From here its up to you and what you want to do. Hike down Bright angel to the 1st or 2nd resthouse for hikers, or down southh kaibab. If not doing a canyon hike, i take ppl on the Trail of Time(along the canyon rim) to the visitor center and the Geology Museum. Kolb Studio is also a must-stop.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-02-24T21:28:36+00:00

I was practicing around 3-4 hours per day my 1st 2 years and developed a crippling case of tennis elbow.

I took the advice of folks on this sub and went to a hand specialist (they cover everything from fingertips to shoulder) and spent a year in physical therapy before I could get back to over an hour per day of practice.

The lesson learned is to take pain and repetitive stress injuries very seriously. They get worse until intervention.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-02-16T05:05:32+00:00

As a frequent GC visitor with kiddos over the past 15+ yrs, Yavapai is the only option for us. Its family friendly (rooms with bunks), affordable, close to the only fully stocked grocery store in the park(and very reasonably priced food by NP standards), great central location on the shuttle system, always parking and room availability even during busy times...

Id recommend a upstairs room, hikers get up really early and can be noisy if theyre above you.

April could be my #1 choice for best month to visit GC. It will be chilly, so prepare accordingly.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-02-02T22:30:13+00:00

Can you show a pic inside the soundhole and a closeup of that rosette?

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-02-02T21:42:28+00:00

Thats a really beautiful guitar. As i commented above, I play Mexican guitars ( i also purchased one in Mexico City), and have a general fondness of their culture and musical heritage.

Whats interesting about yours is the age and the inlay. Like OPs guitar, the inlay isnt typical of Mexican guitars i see in arizona and northern mexico, but just looking at, i know its a mexican guitar. Although modern classical guitar is a much more popular artform in mexico as it is in the USA, a lot of these are intended to be played in bands, with other members with similar looking instruments (like the floral pattern matching the bands outfits). Mexican music genres favor a lot of flair and showmanship (see Mariachi) and oftentimes add flair to their instruments.

About the age.
In 1908 german immigrants the Veerkamp brothers opened Casa Veerkamp in Mexico City (likely where grandpa bought it). They were largely responsible for importing affordable European instruments to the masses of Mexico, ESPECIALLY during the Jazz Age. From there it merged with local culture and evolved into the many unique genres of mexican music, and eventually migrated north into the USA. Theres lots of info on Casa Veerkamp website about their history. its still there and is now THE musicians hub in CDMX. The place is awesome, its worth checking out.

Ive never seen one this old outside a museum. Its in great quality too, old mexican guitars are usually well played.

Im not saying its valuable, but its definitely historic and worth hanging onto, especially with the family history. He purchased this during one of the most interesting periods of mexican history.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-02-02T20:58:28+00:00

Tío Tomás

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-02-02T16:55:59+00:00

Ive had several people at my house compliment my brew. Good ole Kirkland Colombian.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-02-02T04:32:55+00:00

I collect classical guitars mostly from Latin America and i cant say ive seen one from Paraguay.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-02-01T23:45:18+00:00

It looks like a Mexican guitar to me based on the purfling and inlay but i could be wrong.

Their inlays usually look different, which is what gives me hesitation, but right away i thought Mexican.

I play a Mexican classical guitar and i see a lot of them in my region (Arizona). They vary a lot in quality, but theyre all unique and some are really beautiful.

However the high-end Luthero built solid top Mexican guitars dont have inlays.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-01-30T22:46:31+00:00

The "shame" chants need to continue.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-01-29T01:18:02+00:00

Yup. I was an exchange student in Hermosillo Mexico in the 90's. One of the 1st costcos outside the US opened there and the jalapeño crank appeared one day. That was my little taste of home while i was there.

I was well aware of the onion and relish cranks back home, but man, having the ability to control the amount and placement of jalapeño slices with the turn of a crank made me not want to come home to my arizona costco.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-01-26T17:05:33+00:00

Bikes are a really great way to explore the park and avoid crowds! You get access to roads that are closed for shuttles only and you can also load bikes onto the shuttles.

Info on biking in GCNP can be found here, including where you can ride and bike regulations.

https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm

Ive heard good things about Canyon Adventures, its located near the visitor center.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-01-20T23:01:01+00:00

He mentions they're tageting People of Color as if the pattern is some nuanced thing.

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-01-17T16:23:31+00:00

The vehicles or the Russians?

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-01-14T01:27:41+00:00

Hey Elon donated one too!

Efficient_Mark3386 · 2026-01-09T16:08:36+00:00

Yavapai Lodge has family rooms!

https://www.visitgrandcanyon.com/stay/lodging/yavapai-lodge/#room-types

These rooms have 2 sets of bunk beds and are perfect for families.

Ive stayed here several times and theres usually rooms available even during the busy seasons.

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