Comments for Fretmentor's Blog http://blogs.fretmentor.com For the Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin Enthusiast Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:09:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Fretmentor’s Gretzky – Man’s Best Friend by Edbird http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918&cpage=1#comment-971 Edbird Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:09:41 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918#comment-971 I was glad that I was able to advise you during Gretzky's last days and help translate what your veterinarian was telling you. I knew it was really bad news right away, and that it was just a matter of time. Seeing Gretzky twice a week and bringing him treats was certainly among the high points of my weeks since we started back last year. When I told my son about his passing (he also takes lessons with Fretmentor) he remembered that when I started lessons (before he did) I came home and told him that Dave had one of the best and coolest dogs I'd ever known. And I've known a LOT of them. I wished many times that Gretz could meet MY dog and maybe some of his personality would rub of on my Nellie, who has some personality "shortcomings" compared to Gretzky. See you around, old boy! It was a fun ride. I was glad that I was able to advise you during Gretzky’s last days and help translate what your veterinarian was telling you. I knew it was really bad news right away, and that it was just a matter of time. Seeing Gretzky twice a week and bringing him treats was certainly among the high points of my weeks since we started back last year. When I told my son about his passing (he also takes lessons with Fretmentor) he remembered that when I started lessons (before he did) I came home and told him that Dave had one of the best and coolest dogs I’d ever known. And I’ve known a LOT of them. I wished many times that Gretz could meet MY dog and maybe some of his personality would rub of on my Nellie, who has some personality “shortcomings” compared to Gretzky.

See you around, old boy! It was a fun ride.

]]> Comment on Jens & Uwe Kruger 2010 Workshop by george parham http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=738&cpage=1#comment-970 george parham Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:14:10 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=738#comment-970 Uwe's teachings have been etched in my mind in a timeless sort of way. My practices have caromed off in a new and more productive way since attending the workshop. Thanks Uwe Uwe’s teachings have been etched in my mind in a timeless sort of way. My practices have caromed off in a new and more productive way since attending the workshop. Thanks Uwe

]]> Comment on Fretmentor’s Gretzky – Man’s Best Friend by Brian http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918&cpage=1#comment-969 Brian Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:08:37 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918#comment-969 Since I presently have 5 dogs the anyone who says "it was just a dog" is obviously doesn't know the best things in life. Gretzky is part of my great dogs I have known. My brothers Shepherd I loved to play catch with and all mine that are here and gone that just liked to snuggle and give unconditional love. People who never get another dog because the pain of the loss also never recieve all the joy. Gretzky was one smart cookie and will be missed. Since I presently have 5 dogs the anyone who says “it was just a dog” is obviously doesn’t know the best things in life. Gretzky is part of my great dogs I have known. My brothers Shepherd I loved to play catch with and all mine that are here and gone that just liked to snuggle and give unconditional love. People who never get another dog because the pain of the loss also never recieve all the joy. Gretzky was one smart cookie and will be missed.

]]> Comment on Fretmentor’s Gretzky – Man’s Best Friend by Stacey Podell http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918&cpage=1#comment-967 Stacey Podell Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:50:29 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918#comment-967 Be gentle with yourself as you grieve.....and don't let anyone tell you.."It was just a dog". I never met Gretzky, but I have lost an old (dog) friend too, and know how hard it can be. Be gentle with yourself as you grieve…..and don’t let anyone tell you..”It was just a dog”. I never met Gretzky, but I have lost an old (dog) friend too, and know how hard it can be.

]]> Comment on Fretmentor’s Gretzky – Man’s Best Friend by deafstrum http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918&cpage=1#comment-965 deafstrum Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:41:24 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918#comment-965 Gretzky(The Great One) must have been an awesome being in his last life because he was sure with a great person in this life. Fretmentor and Gretz deserved each other and I believe Gretzky is keeping Fret's place in Heaven warm. I miss him and will always remember him. Gretzky(The Great One) must have been an awesome being in his last life because he was sure with a great person in this life. Fretmentor and Gretz deserved each other and I believe Gretzky is keeping Fret’s place in Heaven warm. I miss him and will always remember him.

]]> Comment on Fretmentor’s Gretzky – Man’s Best Friend by Tigerpaws http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918&cpage=1#comment-964 Tigerpaws Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:06:32 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=918#comment-964 Once again I shed a tear for Gretzky! We had him on loan for a little while but God wanted him back. I know he's waiting for his best friend to join him (Fretmentor), but in the meantime I'm sure he's barking and running and enjoying peanut butter treats! He truly was an awesome dog! Once again I shed a tear for Gretzky! We had him on loan for a little while but God wanted him back. I know he’s waiting for his best friend to join him (Fretmentor), but in the meantime I’m sure he’s barking and running and enjoying peanut butter treats! He truly was an awesome dog!

]]> Comment on Mandolins From A to F by Katzenivy http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=361&cpage=1#comment-962 Katzenivy Sat, 08 May 2010 18:17:18 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=361#comment-962 I have my first mandolin. It is a small A style from Big Muddy Mandolins in MO. I asked the builder about a pickguard and I am still undecided if I should have one or not. There are ways to attach one without it touching the body. It has been suggested I put some clear plastic on it. Has anyone done that? I think it might decrease the value of it. I have my first mandolin. It is a small A style from Big Muddy Mandolins in MO. I asked the builder about a pickguard and I am still undecided if I should have one or not. There are ways to attach one without it touching the body. It has been suggested I put some clear plastic on it. Has anyone done that? I think it might decrease the value of it.

]]> Comment on Kruger Brothers Perform in Palm Beach, Florida by Stacey Podell http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-936 Stacey Podell Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:24:23 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=10#comment-936 The concert was great! More than great! The concert was great! More than great!

]]> Comment on Jens & Uwe Kruger 2010 Workshop by Stacey POdell http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=738&cpage=1#comment-935 Stacey POdell Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:21:20 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=738#comment-935 So sorry I missed the workshop.....Thought it was for Guitar & banjo...but have since found that it was more than that....Here's to next year! So sorry I missed the workshop…..Thought it was for Guitar & banjo…but have since found that it was more than that….Here’s to next year!

]]> Comment on Bluegrass Legends by Tigerpaws http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=874&cpage=1#comment-910 Tigerpaws Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:18:37 +0000 http://blogs.fretmentor.com/?p=874#comment-910 Seems that every time they come to South Florida...I'm out of town....next year maybe, if I'm lucky! Seems that every time they come to South Florida…I’m out of town….next year maybe, if I’m lucky!

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