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Gift ideas for beginning guitar player
Ibbygirl replied to Jen500's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I wouldn't start him with a capo right away. It is important for him to learn to barre chords in order to develop the strength in his fingers and hands. I really don't like capos at all to tell you the truth, I think they hurt more than they help because it's easier to be lazy with a capo rather than develop yourself. With that said however, I do like them as a tool for experimenting and exploring sounds. Changing strings on a classical guitar is not hard. The strings are all labeled and there are videos on youtube even that show exactly how to do it. I have a Boss TU-12 tuner and it has a built in microphone for use with acoustics. I don't know what type of tuner you are gravitating towards, but you can see if it has a built in microphone as well. :) In addition to the other suggestions, I would get him a chord dictionary and maybe some music to listen to to inspire him. Strunz and Farah, Andres Segovia, John Williams and Rodrigo y Gabriela are all classical players that come to my mind. You can find lots of their videos on Youtube as well to get a feel for their style. This boy Sungha Jung, is a child prodigy who plays the classical guitar. You can see some of his videos here. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sungha+Jung&search_type=&aq=f It might be an inspiration for your ds too to see other kids like him playing guitar. :) Does he have a case to keep the guitar in when it's not in use? It is good to have a safe place to store it for when it is not in use and also for transporting it safely to his lessons. Oh I wish him well. I hope that he can get and stay inspired. Learning guitar is an undertaking for the long haul. I hope that he can stay inspired long enough to get past the beginning stages. I'm sure that if he can get passed the beginning then he will be hooked for life. :) All the best to your ds. :) -
We got it (swine flu)
Ibbygirl replied to WiseOwlKnits's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Oh I'm so sorry for your dd!! Did the doctor prescribe her the Tamiflu?? What is she taking for her symptoms?? I hope that it exits as quickly as it came and that nobody else gets sick. Praying for your and your family. :grouphug: -
My poor daughter(girly info)
Ibbygirl replied to kat19's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I'm so sorry for your dd. I hope that it is nothing serious. Please update us after you get back from the doc's office. Praying for her. :grouphug: -
Equestrian therapy?
Ibbygirl replied to Heather in Neverland's topic in General Education Discussion Board
It is great for Autistic kids. I WISH my son could get it. I have been able to get him on a horse a few times and he really connects with them. It helps him a lot. :) -
Wow!!! That is so cool!! Happy belated birthday too! :) Have a WONDERFUL time. My aunt went to Italy once and she had the time of her life! She said Florence was absolutely beautiful! Buon Viaggio! :)
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hehehehehe cute. I like the part where he says "it's like licking peoples noses." heheehe so silly. :) Thanks for sharing. :)
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I ran my first 5k
Ibbygirl replied to Kim in Appalachia's topic in General Education Discussion Board
If you are running a weekly distance of 15K comfortably you should be able to run the 5k with no problem. :) to the OP Congratulations!! That's wonderful!! :party: -
I know what you mean. It's not so cut and dry as it seems. But even if the kids had a mild form of the swine flu presenting hardly any symptoms, if the symptoms did not worsen and they got well after a time would a trip to the doctor even be necessary?? I mean, if they don't get really sick and only ever have mild symptoms and then get well, do they need to go to the doc to say yes this was swine flu or not it was not? If the kid is well, what can the doctor do for them other than verify what the illness was?
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Is runny nose a symptom too?? My son has a cold right now with a runny nose and a cough. It seems just like a regular cold to me though. He has no fever and the cough is like how he always has when he has a cold. I would hate to take him to the dr's if he doesn't have the flu and risk being exposed there to kids who do. :(
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Teens/Texting While Driving
Ibbygirl replied to LUV2EDU's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Thank you for your kind words. It was devastating. There are so few girls in this family of mostly boys. There was only dh's two nieces and my dd. Now there are only the two. :( :crying: -
I did it! I made one of those cute headcoverings!
Ibbygirl replied to *********'s topic in General Education Discussion Board
Very cute! :) -
Do you consider the word H*LL to be a bad word?
Ibbygirl replied to Tap's topic in General Education Discussion Board
If my dd said "Jesus saves people from h*ll, right?" I wouldn't bat an eye. But if she came to me and said, "What in the h*ll is for lunch?" we might have a problem. ;) :D -
:( That's so sad. That's what I worry about with myself tbh. I never go to the doctor unless I absolutely have to. I usually like to wait and see if things clear up first, but the talk of that lady who died in a 24 hour period is jarring. But then how do you know if you have it or not kwim? I mean, isn't going to the doctor if you don't really have it a risk in itself of being around people in the waiting room who probably do?? Oh and I'm not asking you directly. hehe More wondering aloud really. Don't feel like you have to answer all of my questions. :D
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:grouphug: I'm so sorry to hear this. I suspect it will be happening a lot now as we head into the flu season. :(
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LOL That just struck me funny. I think it would be a nice name for a girl. :)
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Here's my recipe for arroz con gandules. :) I use one cup of rice to 2 cups of water. 3 cups rice (rinsed well and drained) 4cups water and 1 cup of coconut milk 1 can Goya green pigeon peas (I use this one http://www.elcolmadito.com/USArteDetail.asp?search=gandules+verdes&OrderNumber=202) 2 chicken bullion cubes 1 vidalia onion minced finely half a head of garlic minced 1 sweet red pepper chopped 2 bay leaves oregano flakes, pepper and adobo to taste 5 tablespoons olive oil Directions: 1. open a can of gandules and dump it into your pot. Add 4 cups of water and 1 cup of coconut milk, your bouillon cubes and bay leaves and let it come to a boil. 2. Add your onions, peppers and garlic into the water and let it boil covered for awhile (about 5-10 minutes) 3. Add in the rice, the seasonings, and the oil and give it a stir. Lower the heat to medium/medium-low. 4. When the water evaporates into the rice, cover it with a lid and reduce the heat to low. 5. Let the rice steam covered for about 20 minutes. 6. After 20 minutes, take the lid off and give the rice a quick toss. Enjoy. :)
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Teens/Texting While Driving
Ibbygirl replied to LUV2EDU's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Yes, I noticed that. shudder. Car accidents are so awful. It always dumbfounds me when I see people eating, reading, texting, putting make up on etc while driving 80mph down the highway. :( I guess they think that this would never happen to them. :( -
Teens/Texting While Driving
Ibbygirl replied to LUV2EDU's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Yes. My husband's niece died a year ago in a car accident. Her boyfriend was driving too fast and she was shouting at him to slow down. He wouldn't. I don't know if he was showing off or playing chicken or what, but she reached for the wheel and he jerked the wheel away from her and crashed into a pole. Her neck was broken and she died. He walked away unharmed. :crying: :( -
Remember my luxury wants? The clothes and such?
Ibbygirl replied to Renee in NC's topic in General Education Discussion Board
LOL I'm happy to hear it! Enjoy the underwear! hehehehe :D -
What time is it where u r and WHY r u awake?
Ibbygirl replied to mlgbug's topic in General Education Discussion Board
LOL Me too!! They're just small Rabbis! ;) :D -
Teens/Texting While Driving
Ibbygirl replied to LUV2EDU's topic in General Education Discussion Board
:crying: I thought it had gone blind. I guess I was hoping for the best.