More San Antonio

From the same trip, here's marg and I at the Alamo (no idea who those other cats are w/their backs to the camera--sheesh, some people!). Note the recognizable bell-shaped cap on the entrance, which naturally wasn't there at the time of the famous battle. I loved the Alamo--it made the history dork in me tingle with delight and gave me an opportunity to babble about the difference between a musket and a rifle.

New Guitar

A couple of months ago, Marg and I went to San Antonio to visit some dear friends. One of them gave me this guitar, which she used to play in Rock & Roll bands back in the 60s and 70s. Check out its majesty.

Turns out this is a pretty unusual instrument; Kustom only sold guitars for a couple of years starting in 1968. I haven't been able to find out for sure, but I like to think this one was made the following year, maybe in late May.

This wild-looking guy has a beautiful, smooth jazzy tone, but Jody says it will explode if anything but R&R is played on it. So, as long as I have it this guitar will do nothing but rawk. There's a fairly comprehensive fan page online about the Kustom K200, which has a lot of interesting info.

Good Morning, Nashville politicians!

I'm just calling to say that the easiest way to make sure your rival gets my vote is to call my home at 8 AM and play your recorded campaign message at me.

Thanks, and have a great day!