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Now I'm really confused, Skip! Which river? I've always had doubts about "motivational speakers" anyway, so let me know so I can stay away, eh?

I'm looking forward to meeting you while you're in Springfield! We'll have fun at the show on Sept 30th. We'd love to have you sit in on a few songs if you like. Same goes for Lindsay, Jason, and any other forumites who might be there.

From your itinerary, it looks like a fun trip!

Thanks, Dean! Do you play any really easy ones?

We'll almost always throw in there Mustang Sally (in F), which is great for guests to sit in on, plus Brown Eyed Girl and Margaritaville, if you know those. We can learn a song or two on the spot if they're not too tough, too. One time we had an Elvis impersonator cross our paths, and we learned "Burning Love" on the spot; the crowd ate it up. Let me know if you've got a favorite or two, and we'll be ready for those, too.

Oops, "Sally" is in C.

Dang bass players!!

Keep 'em coming, guys. I need to know what sort of stuff I should 'bone up on' before the time comes if I'm to sit in. With my playing ability, the simpler the better!

"Blues in A" anyone?

Send me a playlist and I'll know whether I can sit in or spend my time at the bar listening. Either way, I'm sure it will be great fun!

Hey, how much Pink Floyd do you know?
I'll be sure to play that with you.

I know plenty, Nate. It's the playing that's the challenge!!

I'm OK with some of it (things like Breathe In The Air, Time, Brain Damage, Eclipse, Shine On, Wish You Here, etc.) but I'm basically a rhythm guitarist so my 'fretboard gymnsatics' are not up there with even your average player. However, tell me what you like and I'll see if we can work something out before I get there.

I'll have a guitar with me, so that's a start!

Dates locked in, flights and travel insurance paid for, long service leave approved.... no longer a pipe dream but a reality.... crikey!!

Got your parachute packed?

Also, don't forget you body armor, remember, you are entering a country where vice presidents have been known to shoot unsuspecting bystanders!

No lie, G.I.

Hey Aitch...for some of us, 'Reality' is a pipe dream...

I hear the crowd calling for 'Louie, Louie'...in (do I need to say it) 'E'...

Chicago, Chicago!!

I'm seeking some assistance from members in the Chicago area. I'll be staying there for two nights (October 3rd and 4th) before I head off to England and am looking for tips on where to stay. I'll be arriving by train from Springfield, so proximity to wherever that would arrive would be a bonus. I'd like to visit a guitar shop or two while I'm there (CME comes to mind), so something 'geographically friendly' in that regard would be handy also.

Any thoughts and suggestions would be most gratefully received......

H

No suggestions, guys?

Don't forget, sushi in Cleveland!

I definitely haven't forgotten that, Jeff! You need to write some music for the occasion - "The Sushi Shuffle", maybe?