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Post by bonzo on May 24, 2020 12:33:53 GMT
Just in case anyone is following the string thing, mine arrived a couple of days ago. As I said earlier I always order them directly on line from Newtone if I'm getting a larger, varied order, and of course you can pick Neils brains if you phone! Sorry for jumping on the thread, but a few of you seemed interested. Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on May 24, 2020 12:17:41 GMT
Funny I was watching him last night as well. Love the way he ignored the interviewer and just said and played what he wanted. Nice and relaxed attitude and playing!
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Post by bonzo on May 23, 2020 11:21:18 GMT
None as perty as this one! Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on May 22, 2020 17:18:44 GMT
Very nice couple! If they have any baby ukes can I have first pick of the litter please! 😎😉👍
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Post by bonzo on May 22, 2020 14:48:23 GMT
Won't go to far off piste Michael,but the movie/documentary was on TV to coincide with the VE day commemorations.
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Post by bonzo on May 22, 2020 13:12:09 GMT
Understood Fred. Maybe she's had it in mind for awhile and never got round to it (wonder what that feels like?!) Has the opportunity for a book only recently presented itself? (Or been presented to her?) What has taken such import to some of us on the forum would be of no interest to the majority of people, even blues fans. The book will be of limited interest and will be bought by 'completests' who would collect anything to do with RJ and blues books in general. I know I'm not the only one here with the odd shelf full! The publishers must figure there's a profit to be made, it's certainly won't be a coffee table art book! As far as money goes, you could probably make a decent crust licensing the picture out for jigsaws, coffee mugs, posters etc! I doubt that RJ is turning in any of his three graves!
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on May 22, 2020 12:21:55 GMT
Hi Fred. I wonder if she has grandkids?!
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Post by bonzo on May 22, 2020 11:51:34 GMT
Hi Michael, hope your closing the windows had nothing to do with the quality of coachs' playing! Lol! 😎😉
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Post by bonzo on May 22, 2020 11:43:23 GMT
Hi Snakey, you always have a well thought out point of view that is respected on the forum, even if not always agreed with! To have a photo of RJ is a good thing, either we believe it's him or we don't, either it matters to us or it doesn't. Your reference to the 'sister'of RJ as a nice old lady who didn't want to lose a photograph of somebody dear to her is accurate and quite understandable. That's the photo thing, it's her business, we can make our own minds up, no harm done. Put that same photo on the cover of a book purporting to be the reminiscences of a young girl growing up with RJ, whole other story. Somebody is going to make a shed load of dosh! We all have a pretty good idea of what the content of the book will be. What insight could a 12 year old girl give into the life of a man she met occasionally over a few years. Hopefully she has happy memories of a kind man who would visit and play guitar and sing and be fun to be around. A nice Uncle. That's it. Any opinions on his life beyond that would only, could only, be based on the hearsay we've all become familiar with. Personally I like the 'new' picture and am happy to believe it's him. Will I be buying the book? No.
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on May 21, 2020 15:24:36 GMT
Apparently the first hundred copies pre ordered come with a splinter from the true cross! 😎👍
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Post by bonzo on May 21, 2020 11:17:16 GMT
The same background with the same creases, same lighting, same shadows and highlights, clothes, haircut, shape of face & teeth (thanks to Snakehips !) Here's a funny thing : 1930's Photobooths produced eight different poses. Six to go, folks ! Six more photo booth pictures to go. Somebody doing bunny ears with fingers,cross eyes, AND the occasional moony is not unknown! What are we like! Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on May 21, 2020 8:52:41 GMT
Sending you batty TT? You'll be ready when the cricket starts up again! I'm going to stop now, I realise this is a serious topic for some
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on May 21, 2020 7:49:34 GMT
Michael, I think you've found a rare picture of Peetie Wheatstraw. One of the few taken outside of jail! I think he was out on bale at the time of this shot. 😎👍
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by bonzo on May 21, 2020 7:23:33 GMT
Oh Michael, that really is the last straw! 😎👍
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Post by bonzo on May 20, 2020 19:31:40 GMT
Hi Purps, I've had the same experience. I once called them about the stock issue when the site said you could order multiple string sets and then wouldn't let you. I've had my order confirmed so time will tell. Normally I order from Neil at Newtone directly, but pick up the odd set when I see them advertised at a decent price. I'm optimistic we'll all get our strings! Lol!
Best wishes to you all, John
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