who's going to front royal?

[dudlebug23]

Anyone here attending the Mandocrucian Boot Camp in Front Royal, Va next month?

[Steph]

I'm hoping to move my work schedule around so I can go - I went to Don's building camp last year and when the glue was setting.... sneaked a few peeks into Niles' class - I'm only a very occasional player but having met Niles last year I'm sure he is the guy to go to if, like me, you are kinda stuck on a plateau and can't move on - so I'm getting the mandos out the cupboard, stringing them up and preparing for bleeding fingertips.
Plug for Don's class - he is a brilliant guy - he helped me build a reasonable mando in 3 days - OK, it sounds and plays a bit better than it looks - but it was a great 3 days, I'd recommend it to anyone who is remotely interested in putting these beasts together and needs some serious destressing at the same time

[dudlebug23]

I just sent in my deposit for this camp.
I'm just excited to get ANY type of instruction,
since I've never had a lesson. I heard Niles is
great from a guy who plays in a local band.
Steph, can you bring the mando you made on one
of the camp days. I'd be interested to see what
it turned out like.
see you there,

eric

[Sailermando]

Hey Guys,
I'm signed up to be in Nile's workshop next month. Really looking forward to it! Niles' already sent out a CD and some sheets to start practicing for the boot camp. Nice touch.

I went to Don's building workshop last November. I can't begin to tell you the fun I had. I'm sure it will be equally as fun. Also: Lance at the 4-H Center is a GREAT host. Watch him knock back the Tabasco!

DB23- I'll be packing the number #1 so's ya can check it out. You will really....and I mean really... enjoy the experience!

Steph - Hope ya can make it.

Till then,
Jack

[Steph]

I'll bring the mando along - Don will probably kill me because I never did "finish it" - the nut is still way too high - but I still play it anyway - maybe I'll take half an hour one evening when I'm there to finish the job. If Lance is reading this - did you ever get the matresses sorted!! - and yes folks he really does have hot sauce with everything!!

[dudlebug23]

I'm starting to sweat about not knowing enough stuff to keep up with the class. I've been playing for a couple years, but never had a lesson. I haven't got anything in the mail yet. I guess that will help to see what I'm in store for.

Can't wait to see those homemade mandos! ..and maybe Tabasco makes you pick faster?

DB23