From: Oardodo@aol.com
Subject: so callous(nc)
Date: 2/28/2002 6:37:58 PM
To: centuryhouse@yahoo.com


In a message dated 02/28/2002 11:53:24 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
centuryhouse@yahoo.com writes:

<<  Acoustic is harder on your fingers which is
 good in the long run, but may discourage you at the
 very beginning. >>

OR IRRITATE YOU FOREVER as in my case! I've been playing an acoustic for 
years, BUT as life gets more hectic with other commitments, I usually only 
pull out the strum machine as infrequently as every nine weeks or so. One 
time I went about a half a year without playing. When I do , I usually play 
regularly for  a week or so, mainly practicing Church songs I know and trying 
to learn a few more. Of Course, this means I have to "reform" the thick skin 
on me' poor fingertips EVERYTIME. But , I agree , the FIRST time is the REAL 
test!

For anyone interested in getting a start, the saying, "NO PAIN, NO GAIN" is 
definitely applicable!

d.o.(oardodo)