Incoming Aspen oval hole
I needed to buy something like I need a hole in my head. made the terrible mistake of browsing the classifieds this morning around 330am. Its been a long hard work week, lots of people out of commission due to injury and vacation, a lot of wee hour morning call ins. So I was getting of work and off call finally at midnight. Was looking forward to a run with my new family member Ryder(akita mix, 1.5 years old), then coming home, taking care of my other 4, going on a walk, then settling in for some easy time, maybe work on a mando tune by about 2 or 3am. So Ryder and self are midway thru a couple miles and its a lone road that heads into the thick forested hills of rural Virginia. He shoots off to give chase to something(as he often does on our 4 mile treads). Still very young, very spirited. I turn around and start back, knowing in a few minutes he will rush by. He does, and the smell just about knocks me down. He has, yet again, encountered a skunk. He was just getting cleared from that really bitter scent from his previous encounter 3 weeks ago. You can wash, wash, wash, and there is still a residual scent no matter what you do for a couple weeks. Usually in the face because that's where they usually get it. I keep a supply of white vinegar/baking soda/peroxide to make a mix that takes out about 90% of the smell. So we go home, my relaxation will be a while away. Ryder gets the usual of 4 bathings with the mixture, then a final with some prell shampoo. I rub some sweet orange essential oil in my palms and brush over is body. He's okay, he can sleep inside tonight. He is a great dog and huge friend. Actually belonged to my neighbor, but at 6 months old he came to my house and has never left. Neighbor finally gave him to me fully. They came multiple times and picked him up but he would immediately return to my house. The last time he dug his way in under my 5' fence to gain entry back into my yard.
So, its later than I wish it was, but after I clean up, I chill out and figure i'll glance thru the Café for a few minutes. For some reason I find myself in the classifieds.....imagine that. I'm looking at some of the cool cases for sale right now-all kinds of cases. I don't need one, but I see a couple I like. Imagine that. I click over onto the mandolins, pull up one or two(my MAS has been under control for quite a while. Love my Weber Yellowstone and my Girouard octave, and I honestly do not desire anything more).
end up on the third page of classifieds and notice-Weber Aspen #2 (2005). I've always wanted one of these. Never seen one or held one. I click..........oh my, its beautiful. I immediately get on youtube and scan for videos. First one does it:
I like this enough to want to have hands on. I know I love weber necks, and I've wanted something in an oval hole for some time now. So its on its way, fingers crossed the sound is as good as it looks. will let you know after I've had my way with it.
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Originally Posted by MissingString
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