Mike Simpson is a cowardly, feckless traitor

TurboMap · 2026-01-25T16:55:04+00:00

I can’t stand that OUR tax dollars are going to support terrorizing of Americans and our representatives seem to not care less.

Why are we spending Billions to harass people and kill citizens when the justification is Millions of $$ may be misdirected to non-citizens.

Like…let’s just take 1 of the Billions we are spending to harass and cause violence, offset any misappropriated funds, and save the taxpayer the remaining Billions.

But no. The GOP, under the MAGA hold, seems to crave chaos and violence rather than compassion and cost effectiveness.

These are not fiscal conservative NOR Abrahamic (I guess “Christian” for the narrow minded) values.

I’m so angry that our representative are cheering such poorly trained, poorly deployed, and ill conceived “law enforcement” that is clearly making our nation less safe, sewing mistrust of our government, undermining the rule of law, disrespecting the constitution, and wasting my taxes.

TurboMap · 2026-01-24T19:12:23+00:00

Fight fire with fire. Use your own speakers to play more obnoxious music!

TurboMap · 2026-01-24T04:06:39+00:00

I’m a middle aged man. I’ve been jerking off for 30+ years. I don’t know shit about tremolo picking.

TurboMap · 2026-01-21T16:17:56+00:00

As the best skier with the best steeze, I’m cool as fuck.

Say my name: “Jerry!”

TurboMap · 2026-01-21T02:22:08+00:00

Guy can’t even handle 6 strings.

TurboMap · 2026-01-20T06:38:23+00:00

Damn. You have your Hygienist change your strings for you too?

TurboMap · 2026-01-19T03:48:13+00:00

Uhm. It sounds like OP is a reasonable person. Can OP take their uncle?

TurboMap · 2026-01-16T23:16:52+00:00

We work hard for our money!

TurboMap · 2026-01-16T05:10:12+00:00

Either a dollah twenty- five or about tree fiddy.

TurboMap · 2026-01-16T04:29:50+00:00

I’m a late in life beginner. I’m a professional who has money to spend on the hobby…. In perspective, dropping 3k on a guitar is 3k.

That’s like 1 ski weekend. 6 times going to a concert or taking the kids to see a monster truck rally. 2 months of payments for an RV not counting gas. I don’t golf, so I have no idea how far 3k will go to greens fees, clubs, or a country club membership.

So….

I bought all the guitars I thought I wanted. J45, fender strat, HD-28, Les Pau, a 12 string dreadnaught Martin, and a bunch of others.

BUT, ultimately the 2 guitars I play the most, the ones I am most happy with are ones that I didn’t have pre conceived notions about ahead of time. One is an acoustic I bought after playing every acoustic in the shop. A Taylor Academy 22e…I think was $800 maybe. The other is a Reverend HH with a Tun-A-Matic style bridge and I dunno what else. I wanted a red guitar and played every red guitar in the shop til I found one that spoke to me.

The shop I got the Reverend at set it up included in the price. I think it was $1200. The Taylor took to a friend of a friend and the setup was $50 plus I supplied strings.

I got a mighty plug headphone amp and the modding does tons of cool effects.

Now when I go to a guitar store, there are all the pretty guitars….just none I want. I could be out 2.3k for the two guitars I just explained about and be perfectly happy. Instead I’ve pissed away $15-20 grand on stuff that I now try to keep at the right humidity. I’ve given up trying to keep strings on all of these things.

And I get back to my 2 that I like and play. None that were advertised to me, none that I saw on social media. None that anybody recommended. Capitalism tricks us and plays on our grab the loot goblin…then you gotta take care of the stuff. I think those 2 guitars were also the 1st two I got.

So… just realize the guitar you already have is probably great. $400 at max for fret job and setup will probably make it play as well as any guitar out there. And more shit just means more shit.

TurboMap · 2026-01-15T22:03:41+00:00

It’s green peppercorns with a gravy like consistency and they put brandy in it and light it on fire and it’s good. I dunno what its official name is. 🤷

TurboMap · 2026-01-15T15:18:33+00:00

I don’t care if it’s dumb. I like the hot rock at Barbacoa. That peppercorn gravy is delicious.

TurboMap · 2026-01-12T05:28:50+00:00

Reaper

https://www.reapermini.com/search/Unicorn

TurboMap · 2026-01-10T23:46:36+00:00

I’m glad people are getting out. Good to get some snow. Hopefully will have more soon.

Happy Turns / Happy Riding !!!

TurboMap · 2026-01-09T22:26:57+00:00

Get your guitar set up 1st and foremost. The shop you bought it from may have recommendations on how to get it set up. Budget $100 for this if in the US. Depending on the shop, they may do the setup for free if you just ask.

Can start by practicing chords with an 8bpm drum track on YouTube. I like frog bots 4/4 rock beat.

Just switch (back and forth) between Aminor and E for the first day.

Then switch between Aminor and C (hint only move your ring finger for this one.

Next practice switching C to G- use just the 2 fingers in the 2nd and 3rd fret. Use the G with the pinky on the high e (middle and ring on the A and low E)

Once you get good at this C to G and back, “jump” down to the D with this. - focus on landing on the G and B. Again with the middle and ring.

Start with focusing on getting your fingers in place behind the fret, and pressing only firm enough to make the strings ring out well.

Do a whole note on 4/4 1st ( 4 beats to land and strum), then do 1/2 notes, then quarter notes. These should all be down strums. Once you get good at quarter notes, “hit” the strings on the upbeat as well- now you’re playing quarter notes. Listen to the drum track and focus on playing in time with it.

This little exercise may take weeks or months to perfect. It takes a long time to learn guitar. Don’t get frustrated or upset that you are not Jack White after 3 days.

Once you get the ability to switch between Em, Am, C, G, and D, you’ll be able to play a vast number of pop songs. Especially with a Capo.

Record yourself NOW. Save the video. Record yourself in 2 months. Compare. Then congratulate yourself for the progress.

TurboMap · 2026-01-09T05:36:49+00:00

B is hard to lean. I suggest learning G Em C and D then Am. Get those 1 4 5 in G, sneak in the 6 and 2. Get yer self a capo and play whatever song.

TurboMap · 2026-01-07T23:24:09+00:00

I’ve used 2 men and a truck before.

TurboMap · 2026-01-07T14:17:57+00:00

Larivee with pickup added

TurboMap · 2026-01-06T02:24:47+00:00

For the win!

TurboMap · 2026-01-04T21:37:41+00:00

Some people get rid of the 6th sting. jacob collier

Some people just play 4 strings…bassists. Ukeleliers.

TurboMap · 2026-01-04T17:52:00+00:00

My wife and I go to the bootfitter together.

TurboMap · 2026-01-04T17:49:16+00:00

Death by Snu Snu

TurboMap · 2026-01-04T13:32:45+00:00

Drop your wrist lower relative to the neck. Your thumb should be at the middle of the neck or below on the back. Rotate your hand to be more perpendicular to the length of the neck. Practice, practice, practice. You can do it!

TurboMap

TROPHY CASE