Sometimes I find myself bitching and criticizing most everything in the world. I'd like to have this but can't afford it, other peoples politics just piff me oss, I'm tired of all the nagging aches and pains etc. etc. The list in nearly endless. Likely many of you do the same thing. But then, you meet up with a guy that has every right to complain or feel sorry for himself because life just isn't fair etc. But, the difference is, he accepts the facts and doesn't complain.
So, I saw an add in the local Craig's List for a Guild Peregrine. The price seemed really good to me so I sent an email (no phone # provided) and never heard back. In the meantime Seth, an LTG member, sent me a PM and asked if I were following up on this. I'd forgotten about it but did and hooked up with a really nice lady and her husband who were trying to sell off some musical gear, firearms etc. for an elderly man that lives near them.. I don't really consider myself elderly yet but am only about 2 years younger than him so I guess I am.
So, I drove over to meet him (about a 2.5 hour trip one way and I bitched about that too). When I got there, I saw an older gent sitting on his front porch in a wheelchair. We talked a bit and he was just an amazing man, so full of hope and optimism and not resentful of anything that had happened to him. I never asked about what put him in the chair but he acted almost like "no big deal" We talked about a lot of stuff and I ended up sitting with him a couple hours and really enjoying his company and that's kinda unusual because I typically don't like to be around other people and spend most of my time with just my dogs and cats.
I bought the Peregrine which is in great shape. Per Hans, it's a Nashville Custom Shop Peregrine Standard from the year 2001, and it's in great condition. Came with the faux alligator type neat case, had the owners manual and case key etc. The body and fingerboard are bound and the guitar was a really sharp red color. I'm taking it to my Luthier tomorrow for a set up and wellness check but I'm confident there are no issues on this one.
I also bought a 2003 MIK Fender Tele with a cool striped Mahogany neck, Mahogany body and Maple top. I know little about Tele's but thought they were all bolt on necks. This one is a set neck. It came in a top of the line (I think possibly Fender Custom Shop case) with strap locks, strap etc.
He said it's kinda hard for him to get around now but takes great pleasure in feeding the squirrels, chipmunks, coons, possum, bear and deer. For some reason, he doesn't like the turkeys much though.
He's pretty secluded and lives on a fair amount of land. To make ends meet he's sold off several acres to the couple I mentioned earlier who are helping him out.
Anyway, I'm rambling I know. But, I'm going to keep in touch with him and try to copy his positive outlook on life. It truly was refreshing.
So, I saw an add in the local Craig's List for a Guild Peregrine. The price seemed really good to me so I sent an email (no phone # provided) and never heard back. In the meantime Seth, an LTG member, sent me a PM and asked if I were following up on this. I'd forgotten about it but did and hooked up with a really nice lady and her husband who were trying to sell off some musical gear, firearms etc. for an elderly man that lives near them.. I don't really consider myself elderly yet but am only about 2 years younger than him so I guess I am.
So, I drove over to meet him (about a 2.5 hour trip one way and I bitched about that too). When I got there, I saw an older gent sitting on his front porch in a wheelchair. We talked a bit and he was just an amazing man, so full of hope and optimism and not resentful of anything that had happened to him. I never asked about what put him in the chair but he acted almost like "no big deal" We talked about a lot of stuff and I ended up sitting with him a couple hours and really enjoying his company and that's kinda unusual because I typically don't like to be around other people and spend most of my time with just my dogs and cats.
I bought the Peregrine which is in great shape. Per Hans, it's a Nashville Custom Shop Peregrine Standard from the year 2001, and it's in great condition. Came with the faux alligator type neat case, had the owners manual and case key etc. The body and fingerboard are bound and the guitar was a really sharp red color. I'm taking it to my Luthier tomorrow for a set up and wellness check but I'm confident there are no issues on this one.
I also bought a 2003 MIK Fender Tele with a cool striped Mahogany neck, Mahogany body and Maple top. I know little about Tele's but thought they were all bolt on necks. This one is a set neck. It came in a top of the line (I think possibly Fender Custom Shop case) with strap locks, strap etc.
He said it's kinda hard for him to get around now but takes great pleasure in feeding the squirrels, chipmunks, coons, possum, bear and deer. For some reason, he doesn't like the turkeys much though.
He's pretty secluded and lives on a fair amount of land. To make ends meet he's sold off several acres to the couple I mentioned earlier who are helping him out.
Anyway, I'm rambling I know. But, I'm going to keep in touch with him and try to copy his positive outlook on life. It truly was refreshing.