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by Gary E. Andrews - 04/05/24 01:49 PM
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Well the mailman just delivered me the most beautifuliest GUITAR iv'e ever seen...BILL ROBINSON YOU ARE AN ANGEL...it took me 30 minutes to stop jumping up and down and screaming, then another 30 minutes to stop crying...
I will for sure have to learn how to play now....how can I ever thank you sir for this...
I promise you Bill Robinson, you will be hearing me playing and singing my own songs soon...and then you will have yourself to blame....lol...
I LOVE YOU BILL ROBINSON
SEE WHAT THIS FORUM JUST PLAIN FOLKS HAS DONE FOR ME..WHERE ELSE DO FOLKS REALLY PULL TOGETHER TO HELP OTHERS OUT....
YOU ALL JUST KEEP GIVING AND GIVING TO ME...NOW I'M CRYING AGAIN...
I'M SO HAPPY , BILL YOU HAVE MADE THIS OLE' COUNTRY WOMAN SOOOO HAPPY....LOVE YOU SIR....GLYN
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Well, isn't this a wonderful story to read!!!!!
Sounds fantastic. Way to go, Bill!!
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That Bill is alright in my book. I don't care what Ben says otherwise. 
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Wow Glynda... what a surprize.. makes you proud to be a part of this community with members like Bill....
I LOVE YOU BILL ROBINSON TOO
Come on Glynda... write the song now...
God Bless Roy and Helen
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xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Bill
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Wow.......what a gentleman and what a most deserving lady.. I am sure that the gift will be put to great use.
BTW...Did I say that I could really use a Roland workstation or a Ketron Audya keyboard.
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'' MeRci.. Glyn!!..I feel your Spirit...
i'm so happy for you..I bought me a keyboard
nothin too fancy..but it feels so good to
play music again..Whoa..I;m happy for you..
I can't wait to hear you play..Glyn..:0
Yes You tell me God don't move
in Mysterious ways..:)
Take care
Glyn..
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HAHAHA Big Jim
it is a wonderful story I wish we could see this more. Right on Glyn and right on Bill
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Bill is an angel on Earth, posing as a human being. He had seen Glyn in the shout box wistfully wishing she had a guitar, and decided he had an "extra" he could give her. He's just a wonderful, generous, thoughtful person. For those of you who don't know Glynda, she is a really wonderful woman with a heart of gold. A lot of her life has been severely hard and she's experienced her share of tragedy. She deserves every nice thing that comes her way, as she has always done for others. I'm tearing up myself. Glyn is a courageous and very hard-working woman, she even went to work while she was going through chemo! I'm happy for her, I'm happy to see her smiling. Love you, Sister G!
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I'm glad for you Glynda. And Bill, I'm proud of you & how nice you are. Such a nice thing to do. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Good Luck learning to play that guitar  By golly Bill .. such a wonderful act of kindness ... i knew you were a great guy but wow!! All the best Joanne
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Ok Guys Let's not get all gushy here. Gonna ruin my reputation.
Glyn
I believe what goes around comes around. I also believe in paying it forward.
Enjoy the Guitar it will hold up well. It will play well. If I can play a clean C Barre Chord at the 8th fret I consider it ok.
A little history on Lyle Guitars.
Lyle Guitars are rare guitars and are considered by many to be collectors items. They are well made and play well. Manufactured for a short time in Japan during the 60's and 70's. The Only Distributor of Lyle Guitars was a company in Oregon which, I believe was owned by Gibson. Many collectors claim the Lyle Guitars actually play better than the Original (mostly Gibson) models they copied.
I don't know if that's true or not but the one I sent you plays pretty well and I think has a very good tone.
So enjoy it and don't let anyone tell you it's a cheapie because they never heard of the brand.
I'll be looking forward to hearing your first song.
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For only what you give away enriches you from day to day!Bill what an over the top gesture but I'm not surprised! Glyn enjoy your new baby and may your strings sing! What a great Just Plain Fabulous story! Best to all and to all a goodnite, (guess I'm feelin' Christmassy) Lynn
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ok I'm back from town gonna make me some tea, some supper and look up on the internet, how to play and see what I learn..this is so great, i'm looking at it now and i'm still jumping inside...love this.....thanks so much Bill...glyn
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Bill,
That is so cool. Great job my friend. Congratulations Glyn. I too believe in paying it forward. Today I found a family of skunks in our backyard and I have boxed them up and sent two to each of you. Hope you enjoy them.
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You are very welcome Glyn. My only concern was it got there in one piece. I tried to pad it well. BTW the strings were pretty new so you're OK for a while. They were on the guitar for a year but without tension on them. I tuned it before I sent it.
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Hahahahaha Marc, and this is funny cuz my cat has been sprayed now 2 times by skunks, the 2nd time last night and man, does he smell...lol glyn
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Then you should enjoy them even the more. Will smell like home.
Works well with your guitar travels. I always ask myself, "What can I do to top Bill Robinson today?" Take THAT Billy Boy!!!
MAB
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Then you should enjoy them even the more. Will smell like home.
Works well with your guitar travels. I always ask myself, "What can I do to top Bill Robinson today?" Take THAT Billy Boy!!!
MAB LOL I have always had a soft spot in my heart for skunks. Tell me, why would anyone want to give that ability to anyone. The poor things.
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Nothing's too good for you and Glynda.
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Bill Robinson-SUPERHERO!
you are an inspiration to us all
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...and THAT, my friends, is why I love JPF! Bill, you are a good man.
Glynda, I can't wait to hear a clip of you playing!
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This is just one of the nmany reasons that exemplify why I am proud to call Bill Robinson a great friend! Ya did good by yourself, Bill...proud of ya!
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What a nice thing to do. I should brag about Tom Franz too. He sent me an Ovation guitar, real nice one. Wouldn't take anything for it, would not let me pay for shipping. I tried to talk him into trading my parlor guitar but he wouldn't do that either. That would not have been a good trade for him, but I wanted to do something in return. In the end, I took the guitar and still feel guilty and unworthy.
Bill, you're a great guy!
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Brother Bill, I love you man! This is the coolest thing I've heard of in some time. Can't wait for God to return the favor to you, though we'll probably never hear you mention it. He doesn't let these things go too long without "repayment." Keep on making Him proud!!! Stan
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Don't worry Bill, I still think you're a crusty old fart.  Lyle guitars are really wonderful instruments, and they're all nicely aged now and getting better. What a great gift, and what a great thing to do. Hats off to you, Bill!
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I know, Big Jim. I was thinking I need a Coach or Dooney purse. Bill is so sweet. It has made Glynda's year. LOL! Love it.
"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek
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LOL, Marc!  Don't send anymore skunks to Texas. They don't need anymore. Half the skunk population was lying dead on the side of the road last week. The whole state stunk to high heaven.
"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek
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What a nice thing to do. I should brag about Tom Franz too. He sent me an Ovation guitar, real nice one. Wouldn't take anything for it, would not let me pay for shipping. I tried to talk him into trading my parlor guitar but he wouldn't do that either. That would not have been a good trade for him, but I wanted to do something in return. In the end, I took the guitar and still feel guilty and unworthy.
Bill, you're a great guy! Wendy Accept the Gift without guilt or feeling unworthy. Mr Franz certainly believed you worthy. The joy is in the giving. If Mr. Franz wanted something in return he probably wouldn't have done the giving to begin with. I commend Mr. Franz for his generosity. But it is no hardship to do the right thing or to share your own good fortune. I was fortunate to have an extra Guitar and Glyn needed one. It's that simple. I'm no hero, no angel. Just a guy with one too many guitars.
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What a nice thing to do. I should brag about Tom Franz too. He sent me an Ovation guitar, real nice one. Wouldn't take anything for it, would not let me pay for shipping. I tried to talk him into trading my parlor guitar but he wouldn't do that either. That would not have been a good trade for him, but I wanted to do something in return. In the end, I took the guitar and still feel guilty and unworthy.
Bill, you're a great guy! Wendy Accept the Gift without guilt or feeling unworthy. Mr Franz certainly believed you worthy. The joy is in the giving. If Mr. Franz wanted something in return he probably wouldn't have done the giving to begin with. I commend Mr. Franz for his generosity. But it is no hardship to do the right thing or to share your own good fortune. I was fortunate to have an extra Guitar and Glyn needed one. It's that simple. I'm no hero, no angel. Just a guy with one too many guitars. If only TOM TRACY thought like that!
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One of my favorite songs of all times is "Chain Of Love" sung by Clay Walker. It is something that was drummed into as a child when my father would always stop for any car by the side of the road to see if he could help. It is wonderful to see the love here.
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Well isn't that just spiffy do!!!!!!!!!
Aren't you cool Bill!!!!
Okay Glyn.... just let me know if we can find a time to meet up and I can teach you a little.
I've been teaching beginning guitar for 2-3 years now. (I mean REAL beginning... Lord knows there are many, many much more fabulous guitar players here... but if you're starting from scratch, I can help you.
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hey Harriet now I'm sure I can find the time to do this somewhere, and I appeciate it so much..yes, thank you, i'll call you in a few days..thanks again..glyn
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If only TOM TRACY thought like that! I have given away a few guitars and repaired ones for free for families that I knew could not afford it. It's a great feeling helping others out like that. I'm in a much different situation now, and without boring everyone with details and hijacking this thread, I'll leave it at that. Being in that position, I'm sure Bill enjoys it just as much if not more than Glynda.
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Great job Bill!
This will keep your big heart ticking for years to come!
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It is more blessed to give than to receive, as the good book says. Bill just put this into action, good for you Bill. Now Glynda, you HAVE to learn to play so the gift becomes a gift to others.
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When the extra stars are issued for those deserving a crown up there... Bill Robinson will be somewhere near the front of the line. What a thoughtful and endearing gift.
As someone else has said... things like this are what make JPF so special. Really special!
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Bill, yer alright for a crusty ol' cuss!{LOL}
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I've been getting on line and looking at several free online how to learn to play guitar and hey, i'm learning alot already..and this is so much fun...won't be too long i'll be doing my own playing....well, won't be no super star or nothin' but hey...
thanks again Bill for this wonderful gift....
where's Polly we'll be like Patsy Cline and Loretta teaming up singin in the rain with our umbrellas like they were in Coals Miners Daughter....lol.....glyn
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Hi special girl,
Their was a great hook in what Lyn wrote to you Glynda, so I thought I'd point it out to you, write it. Hmm, I'll pm it to you!
Bill, you are so special, you made my day, how sweet is that hah!
Hugs
The busy Aussie girl from down under, lv Michele
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glyn: Three chords and the truth! Guitar (and music ... and life) is an up and down journey with victories and failures. All you need to know is that if you practice 15 minutes a day for the next year, you will be as good as you will ever need to be.
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Thanks Kevin and I for sure will work hard on it..hope ya'll be hearing my pickin and grinin real soon...glyn
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What a lovely gift for a lovely gal...... With so much bad news out there....was a great thing to read this morning. Very best to you both Glynn.....and ...Bill Hugs, kk
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If only TOM TRACY thought like that! I have given away a few guitars and repaired ones for free for families that I knew could not afford it. It's a great feeling helping others out like that. I'm in a much different situation now, and without boring everyone with details and hijacking this thread, I'll leave it at that. Being in that position, I'm sure Bill enjoys it just as much if not more than Glynda. I was only joking, Tom. You said yourself on here, that you had "Guitar Acquisition Syndrome" and could never have too many guitars (as opposed to Bill saying he had one too many guitars). Get over yourself already.
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Oh Polly I see what you mean , he can never have too many cause he loves them... I use to be like that with boots, I had boots of every color...probably about 40 to 50 pairs...really I even had boots that were discontinued or where like leathers they had experenced on but didnt work out...anyway i moved and forgot to get them out of the closet, was saving them for the last thing to get, then forgot them and it was like a 12 hour drive...so I lost all of them.....so I can understand how he feels, can't get enough of them....anyway..just thought i'd say that..glyn
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Mighty Fine Fun Thread! Sorry t'be such a slow reader...But..Real Glad for Ya, Mz G & "Hats-Off" Brother Bill!
Hmmm..."practice 15 minutes a day & within a year you'll be as good as you ever need to be".... If that's true, maybe I'll drag mine outta the closet & try-again..heh!
Continued Good Luck, Mz G...& Another "Bravo" to ya, Bill!
Best Wishes/Big Hugs/This Thread was Music to a Lotta Ears!
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