Enlightened Self-Interest

*big smile* I guess that's what those folks over at AIG are practicing! And to be quite honest, I can't blame 'em a bit. If we were short-sighted enough to let them have the money with no oversight OR strings, then WHY are we surprised they took what advantages they could? Seems a simple and uniquely 'American' approach. Whatever 'fault' there is lies with Congress and the Treasury Department - oh, DARN.....sorry, that's just the Republican in me showing! LOL

As I mentioned in my last post, we lost a pretty big contract in September 08. I've since been 'on the bench' waiting for a new posting. It's been a VERY interesting period. I've almost reached the conclusion that I don't WANT to return to the M-F 9to5 workforce ever again. Being retired has its perks, let me tell you!!! My 'alarm clock' has been turned off for MONTHS - love it! I suppose, if money were an 'issue' my perspective might be VERY different, but since it isn't, I could very easily become accustomed to the lifestyle I'm living now.

On the music front - just bought a new bass. It is by "Tune Guitar Maniacs" - a very well-known Japanese manufacturer (at least in JAPAN, anyway...lol). It's got 'active' electronics, meaning it has an on-board 'pre-amp' circuit to adjust bass/mid/treble frequencies and a 'pickup sweep' switch that lets you dial in as much or as little of either pup as you like. Very different musically from my two passive basses. I'm leaning rather more heavily toward bass lately, as I've discovered that FAT FINGERS are somewhat of a disadvantage for the guitar...and even MORE so for the mandolin. Might be selling the mando and buying a banjo shortly...or even a ukulele.

See y'all on the water,
Cap'n Bob