Author Archives: Freejack

Acoustic Guitar Class

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Freejack

I just returned from my other Guitar class. This one is in the rec center here in Longmont and is a group of folks vs one on one lessons. Rita and I also take a similar Drumming class (or did, … Continue reading →

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Guitar and Jamming

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Freejack

So I’m here writing code for a project at work and listening to the music that’s randomly popping up and up comes ‘Playing With My Friends’ by BB King and Robert Cray. It’s a song I particularly like, of course … Continue reading →

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Guitar Class

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Freejack

So it’s been a few weeks. I’ve been practicing 30 minutes to 60 minutes a day with other 30 minute sessions on the weekends. I started with the regular practice session, running through the scales both down and up. Then … Continue reading →

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The week in practice II

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Freejack

Well it hasn’t been a week but I did get a bunch of practice in. One of the items Zack gave me was a sheet with the notes listed for the frets. It is to help with doing the improv … Continue reading →

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Updating the home network

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Freejack

While out running around Sunday (after Christmas sales), I picked up a replacement wireless router. An Apple Express which is 11n capable. We have an Apple Extreme right now that’s been on its way out for the past year having … Continue reading →

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Woodworking

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Freejack

With the new monitors coming I wanted to make a nice stand for them. Layout is monitor one is in the center, two is above it and upside down, three is portrait on the left and four is portrait on … Continue reading →

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Track Day Planning

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Freejack

Here are the minimum requirements: Bike Coolant drained and replaced with water Mirrors removed Lights unplugged and taped over Good tires Good brake pads You: 1 Piece suit or 2 piece suit that zips together all the way around. Must … Continue reading →

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Harley-Davidson For Sale

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Freejack

2002 Softail FXSTI 36,800 miles Removable HD Shorty Windshield Stage 1 Kit with Screaming Eagle II slip-ons NessTech 3″ Forward Control extenders HD Heel Rests and Airfoil Footpegs Corbin Tour Saddle with Chrome V-Rail, Small Ovalbac and Large Ovalbac Backrests … Continue reading →

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Guitar Lessons II

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Freejack

Thursday I attended my second Guitar lesson. Like the first time I was a bit nervous but also knew what to expect. I picked up a set of new strings for my acoustic Fender and checked out a couple of … Continue reading →

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New Monitors!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Freejack

Got some new hardware for my computer. Tiger Direct has (perhaps had as of now 🙂 ) a sale on 23″ Acer widescreen LCD monitors. I’d already mentioned to Rita that I wanted to pick up a couple of Dell … Continue reading →

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