tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.comments2024-02-05T09:18:23.549-06:00"The Way I See It"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger536125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-4285008024557835442017-10-20T09:25:04.885-05:002017-10-20T09:25:04.885-05:00Hi Russ
Ah, that's lovely that Doyle made con...Hi Russ<br /><br />Ah, that's lovely that Doyle made contact with the rose lady, what a fitting sequel to the story! Heidi must have been thrilled. Yes of course, quite right about the photos, maybe he'll post them some day. Thanks, I love the DDSM, just opening the case sets the heart beating. I'm enjoying having a go at Doyle's on-line lessons and have nearly got the little run-down in lesson 4! Also love his Gretsch work, especially his "Yes Ma'am" on Jerry Reed's guitar, so simple but effective like a lot of Chet's work. Er, well, simple for some!<br /><br />Thanks for the advice on the strings - good, I'll re-string with the phosphor bronze ones I think as the DDSM is fairly bright anyway as you know.<br /><br />Very best regards,<br />ColinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12667079646640185896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-8012095268518545472017-10-19T07:03:04.309-05:002017-10-19T07:03:04.309-05:00By the way, Colin, several weeks ago, Doyle and I ...By the way, Colin, several weeks ago, Doyle and I were texting and he sent to me several photos of Heidi and the woman who many years ago had given him the white rose! Doyle ran into her again after all these years and so the three of them took some photos together! It was the first time Heidi got to meet the woman who brought her the white rose!<br /><br />I would share the photos here, but seeing that Doyle had sent them to me privately, without his permission, I think it best to leave them private for their family.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />Russ<br />russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-74477251560178934952017-10-19T06:54:03.323-05:002017-10-19T06:54:03.323-05:00Colin:
Yes, the Elixir Light Phospher Bronze stri...Colin:<br /><br />Yes, the Elixir Light Phospher Bronze strings would be a good choice. If you want a brighter sound, the 80/20 Lights from Elixir would also be a good set to try. Phospher Bronze tends to be a bit warmer, but many players like that.<br /><br />Enjoy your guitar!<br /><br />Russrusslowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-53749736092485891242017-10-19T06:42:46.199-05:002017-10-19T06:42:46.199-05:00Hi Russ
Just found your very interesting blog whil...Hi Russ<br />Just found your very interesting blog while browsing for articles about the Taylor DDSM, having just acquired one of these fabulous instruments after years of wanting and saving! Mine is the self-same model as yours in natural spruce/quilted maple with the beautiful desert rose emblem, but dated 2004. Thank you so much for recounting Doyle's story. <br /><br />The playability is the sweetest I have ever found and I love the lightweight and silky feel. I'm not sure what strings are fitted but am guessing Elixir Light phosphor bronze, 12-53, if not would you think this is a good choice?<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Colin, Stevenage, EnglandAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12667079646640185896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-24136466714388075302017-10-14T08:45:45.186-05:002017-10-14T08:45:45.186-05:00Thank you for the review. One piece that may be us...Thank you for the review. One piece that may be useful to add is what is the maintenance required - example filters, vacuum bags of any kind, and so on. These hidden costs, if any, do help in comparisons.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13330452549479323757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-65402658017032790562017-08-26T09:53:48.853-05:002017-08-26T09:53:48.853-05:00Thanks for your review. I purchased this model at ...Thanks for your review. I purchased this model at Costco but wanted to read more comparisons before I take it out of the box.mojomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04194198961074791162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-85718812329830412792017-06-03T12:04:17.522-05:002017-06-03T12:04:17.522-05:00Very accurate evaluation of the 805 roomba I got o...Very accurate evaluation of the 805 roomba I got one last Christmas and I too love it...so mush am buying another for downstairs as and I am sure you noticed it does zero brush damage to the carpet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130728238898226569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-30443294494304130972017-05-08T17:19:57.361-05:002017-05-08T17:19:57.361-05:00Thank you for the great review...I am considering ...Thank you for the great review...I am considering this or the 980...Still not sure which one to get...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-12463024849303786742017-05-06T22:37:15.605-05:002017-05-06T22:37:15.605-05:00Thank you for giving this thorough review. I am c...Thank you for giving this thorough review. I am considering this Roomba from Costco.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699803333342258026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-21552357758103085922017-03-03T12:01:25.385-06:002017-03-03T12:01:25.385-06:00Thanks Russ, for a nice time at the museum! It wa...Thanks Russ, for a nice time at the museum! It was definitely helpful to have you as a nearly 1:1 consultant out in the field! I'm hoping to do it again. -SGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-55461423306411057412017-01-31T17:39:50.616-06:002017-01-31T17:39:50.616-06:00Watch this YouTube Video about how you should real...Watch this YouTube Video about how you should really play Monopoly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeowNXMn10g russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-13662335968154256542017-01-22T13:35:34.949-06:002017-01-22T13:35:34.949-06:00I've had guitars with the Expression system on...I've had guitars with the Expression system on there and I've had guitars with the LR Baggs systems too. And, I've had the K&K pickups on acoustics too. They all sound different. But the main thing to me is feedback rejection. The K&K was the worst in doing rejection, but the undersaddle pickups were the best.<br /><br />If you can't play an acoustic loud without feedback, you can't use the guitar as a stage guitar in a large auditorium setting. Because of this, I went back to guitars with undersaddle pickup systems.<br /><br />The DDSM has individual pickups per string. I have a similar system on my Godin Multiac nylon string guitar. It offers better definition. And, they don't have much problems with feedback too.<br /><br />All pickups sound different and hard to really describe because they sound different on each guitar. But the DDSM's pickups are really good.<br /><br />I eventually sold this guitar off because I wanted a better sounding "acoustic" guitar as well as a stage guitar. The DDSM is a great sounding stage guitar, but lacks a bit on the acoustic playing since it's a thinner body guitar.<br /><br />Today (I am writing on 1-22-17) I play a McPherson 3.5.russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-88545468552759254642017-01-22T13:19:56.010-06:002017-01-22T13:19:56.010-06:00I have a 2000 Taylor DDSM but it has the expressio...I have a 2000 Taylor DDSM but it has the expression system pickup. I am just wondering what the difference in sound would be since I've never played one with the LR Baggs pickup.<br />Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-63114083344971957302017-01-06T07:40:31.128-06:002017-01-06T07:40:31.128-06:00I updated the original post with a photo of what I...I updated the original post with a photo of what I still have available for sale if anyone is interested. Again, it's a "Large" left knee system and includes the older styled electronics. I'll sell it for $700 shipped to anywhere in the lower 48 contiguous United States only.russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-71191913365355149282016-10-06T19:17:08.591-05:002016-10-06T19:17:08.591-05:00Thanks for leaving a comment John. Yes, Doyle is ...Thanks for leaving a comment John. Yes, Doyle is a great guy. Search my blog more for posts on Doyle. I have quite a few posts here on him and his family.russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-33266370120251148022016-10-06T18:51:24.457-05:002016-10-06T18:51:24.457-05:00Hi Russ,
I've just returned from fabulous eve...Hi Russ, <br />I've just returned from fabulous evening seeing Doyle play at GuitarGuitar in Epsom, England. <br />I've seen Doyle on many occasions over the last 17 years (!) and tonight was exceptional. <br />After playing and talking for nearly 2 hours, he still took time to talk to all who wanted to see him after.<br />Bought Bridging the Gap CD and also the Live Session DVD which I didn't know about (!), and look forward to seeing it later.<br />Totally agree on your comments on his playing and also what a lovely man he is.<br />A friend of mine who recently lost someone was deeply touched by his comment on how music reaches out to those who are less fortunate or need of help. How so true was that. God bless him. Thanks. John :-)John Edwardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-54165155255336729132016-09-30T22:01:40.686-05:002016-09-30T22:01:40.686-05:00Eh?
I have been using a marantz 2235B since I purc...Eh?<br />I have been using a marantz 2235B since I purchased it new in 1979. But it has Two meters, not just the one on the model you've photographed.<br />It still sounds wonderful and does great justice to my 40+ year old LPs.<br />Oh, by the way, nice photo(s)!!<br />- RegThe Reginatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602053621905809921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-26438307990006944292016-09-30T13:41:26.871-05:002016-09-30T13:41:26.871-05:00If anyone would like to purchase my Bionicare knee...If anyone would like to purchase my Bionicare knee brace system, I have a LARGE LEFT KNEE brace, the electronic unit and about 6 packs of hypoallergenic electrodes. These have two in each pack. I also have the night wrap as well. Just contact me if you are interested.russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-57729817115391760252016-03-29T13:16:28.199-05:002016-03-29T13:16:28.199-05:00I actually swapped out my standard electrodes for ...I actually swapped out my standard electrodes for the hypoallergenic versions. It didn't help. Because of that, I no longer wear the brace or the bionicare system. Only had it on for a short time before I had to stop using it. Is there any resale value in it? I'd like to sell it!russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-43559429979343922892016-03-27T16:56:14.234-05:002016-03-27T16:56:14.234-05:00I am one of the sales managers for this company. ...I am one of the sales managers for this company. The electrodes are now hypoallergenic. The bionicare energy is not contraindicated with psoriasis. <br /><br />Feel free to contact me if interested. I can send you an electrode without a unit to wear and see if there are any issues.<br /><br />Greg<br />ggmyersjr@gmail.com<br />7178185412Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781766938387071981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-62288980837334907742016-03-25T15:54:36.892-05:002016-03-25T15:54:36.892-05:00I would guess not. My skin was sensitive to the e...I would guess not. My skin was sensitive to the electrodes being stuck next to it all the time and I developed a rash. You could check with your doctor, but I'm guessing you might have a problem with it. russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-52570040369283606062016-03-25T15:49:59.304-05:002016-03-25T15:49:59.304-05:00I have psoriasis all over my legs. I am wondering...I have psoriasis all over my legs. I am wondering if I could even wear this product. Anybody know the answer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-5350504997668185322016-03-20T17:05:43.749-05:002016-03-20T17:05:43.749-05:00Dang. Looks good. Dang. Looks good. Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912231489319247426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-63060834549252399272016-03-20T14:19:31.937-05:002016-03-20T14:19:31.937-05:00I agree about the fries. Five Guys is better. Th...I agree about the fries. Five Guys is better. They cook them in peanut oil and I think that makes a big difference.russlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084514932937640288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17455878.post-979006897992450382016-03-20T14:10:44.766-05:002016-03-20T14:10:44.766-05:00The fries are so much better at Five Guys. I have ...The fries are so much better at Five Guys. I have an In and Out about a mile away and would rather go to Wendy's. The Habit is almost as good as Five Guys. Plus Five guys has to have the longest lunch and dinner time rush lines. It just isn't worth it unless you have an emotional connection. Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912231489319247426noreply@blogger.com