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How I Know We're Close

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    How I Know We're Close

    How do I know the time is getting close for the Dallas Birthday Bash?

    Three boxes from UPS today. Two are kind of short and stubby and girly, but one's definitely bass-sized. I better check them for damage, right?

    Right?

    Well yeah. You can't be too careful.

    Okay, first one is some kind of "Lukey" thing. Ever seen one? Little skinny strings, lemme count 'em - six. Well, they're small, so I guess you need a lot of them to make noise. Pretty thing. Some kind of gear shift knob sticking out of the bridge.

    Second one, still from the short boxes. Whoa! Look at that! Just like a Stingray 5, but little bitty - and a stumpy neck. More of those skinny strings. "Sterling's Sil" is taped on to the case. What can it mean?

    Third one, the regular sized manly box. Hmm, I know this bass. Black, tort guard, Bongo single H four banger. Cool.

    WAIT A DAMNED MINUTE. What kind of neck is this? It's like rosewood or something! Who made THIS?

    So yes, I'm controlling myself. They all went back into the cases and into the closet - howzzat for self control?

    It's like Christmas, but Santa's going to play with all the toys and take them back to the North Pole!

    If this is torture for you guys, imagine being IN THE SAME HOUSE WITH THEM.

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    So I'm guessing you didn't feel comfortable exposing them to the bright light from a camera flash??

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    Never even crossed my mind.

    Of course, I hate flash. Sun comes up tomorrow, I bet.

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    Jack, your posts always make me laugh!
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    Damn you guys, I wish I could have made it to dallas but work is totally busy at the moment and cant get the time off
    Seriously have fun and I want a full report about the party

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    What's that? Keep 'em guessing until after the Dallasbash!?
    Sounds like more torture.
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    Wow, I wish I could have gotten away from work. Sounds like a very cool time in store for all. Maybe some more hints of what we can expect in 07 too?
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    I dug up an old thread using the search function that shows a bass with full rosewood neck.
    It was RECOCKULOUSLY DROOLWORTHY,
    to put it midly.

    I bet that bongo is HAWT!
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    Yes, pics of the Bongo would be much appreciated, especially by those of us who won't be there to see it in person.

    Please?
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    I can't wait to see that Bongo in BP's hands.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tkarter View Post
    I can't wait to see that Bongo in BP's hands.

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    Hell, I can't wait to see it in MY hands.
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