[Harp-L] Post-SPAH

[Bobbie Giordano <bogio@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Friends,

Still coming down from SPAH in Denver.  Great as always to enjoy and 
renew old friendships at the conventions!  Don't believe everything you 
hear about my driving, tho'... for one, I was not doing wheelies, etc. in 
a "construction site" with 4 passengers aboard... it was simply the first 
and best available turnaround point on a late night trip in which NOBODY 
knew how to get where we were going, until I pulled over, read the map 
for myself and figured it out!  As proof, the ride home was 
easy-breezy.  [Sorry, Joey, about the 'rump-bump' in the back seat, but 
it WAS intended for 2 people, and of course, I didn't design the car! 
;)))]  Anyhow, end result... everybody always safely got where they 
needed to get, including by my count, at least 7 ferries to Walmart or 
liquor stores!  [Just maybe a bit quicker than they otherwise might, is 
all.  Hey, don't want to miss anything at SPAH, right?!]  ;)

The reviews here of SPAH 2006 have been insightful and entertaining as 
ever.  [I wish I could be a more memorable 'harp-playing' attendee, but I 
know better!]  I really couldn't add much more at this point, so I will 
spare you all that.  Having something to say is not the same as having 
something to add, and besides, once started, I may find it hard to quit, 
as is my penchant, [can you tell?] and that wouldn't serve well either.

One thing I will say before closing is that I had an apparent weak moment 
[or lapse in sanity,] and agreed to take on the challenge of replacing 
the editor for the SPAH magazine, Harmonica Happenings.  I'm excited, but 
slightly terrified, by the prospect!  Still, I feel lucky to have come to 
know, even cherish as good friends, many fine folks in the harmonica 
community who *I AM SURE* will gladly, willingly, selflessly offer their 
many-tiered, valuable inputs to help me grow and improve this wonderful 
publication!  Right?  [Thanks!!  Knew I could count on you.]  :)

So... suggestions or hints, articles and photos, topics and subject 
matter requests, constructive criticisms, etc. are all herewith solicited 
and appreciated.  However, for starters, I would like to ask permission 
to possibly use some of the excellent reviews of our Denver convention 
just past that have appeared here the last 2 weeks.  This being a public 
forum offers me many opportunities to glean such information; however, if 
I use anything you wrote in SPAH's publication, I will give full credit 
[or blame! ;)] at this time, and always in general, and will strive to 
reach you about using it beforehand.  Naturally, I joke about 'blame', as 
it will never be my intention to denigrate, ridicule or demean anyone, or 
their ideas or opinions... just to be clear on that issue.  If I should 
fail at this, please forgive me; but also, tell me so, that I may make 
some amends; and, if you prefer I NOT reiterate anything you put forth 
here, I hope you will tell me that as well and I will be sure to honor 
your wishes.

Ok, I guess I better wind it up and get going on the offlist things that 
beckon my attention... as in NOW!

Take care, y'all, and I hope to hear from you regarding HH magazine in 
the near future... after all, I'm gonna need all the help I can get!!!

Cheers, everyone...
Play It Forward!

=[BOBBIE]=
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