Update and Great Accomplishment

Well it is time for an update. I put several coats of Tung Oil on the CBB. It really gives it a nice wet look. In order to begin deciding on what to do with the Bridge & Nut I decided to place some Weed Eater strings on. This will allow me to some degree determine my string action. I just hope when I go to real strings the string diameter won’t be too different and give me too low of an action. I sandwiched the peso in some roofing light wood I had laying around. I did not use a pot as I have spoken before. I could not stand wandering what the anticipated sound would be so I had to plug-er in to check out the sound. Feedback was not bad; I think if the amp was not facing the guitar it would be better. We will find out how good it really sounds when someone who knows how to play a bass starts playing with it. I can’t add photos tonight because the battery died on the camera so I’ll have to put them inn in a couple of days. Maybe that will bring you back.


Saturday turned out to be a big day around my house. My son was offered to ride and be sponsored by a fellow coworker to ride in a special event. The event was the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride. Here is a brief description of its purpose.

“The Soldier Ride, at its core, is a rehabilitative cycling event designed to challenge our wounded warriors to get back in the saddle, both literally and figuratively. It also is a tool to help both the physical and mental wounds of war. These rides also raise awareness for the WWP mission and our many important programs designed to serve our injured and their families, and in turn raise money through sponsorships, pledges and donations.”

The man on the right was to us an angel.  He stayed with my boy all the way and at times he was pushing my boy up hills and pushing his bike at the same time.  He kept incourigement up as well as a companion along the way..  God Bless Johnnie.

My Boy did it he rode the complete 40 mile ride on his hand trike. It was a great turning point for him in his life. You see, 2 years ago he was hit by a SUV on his motorcycle. He lost his lower right leg and suffered internal injuries as well as TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). He awoke after 27 days as an infant. It was a grueling 2 more months until he could talk and learn who his mom and I were. The Dr’s said that it was a miracle he even came around. In our books it was God’s work. He not only came around he is now going to school and learning a new trade which he can adapt to with his new leg.

Above is where 2 soldiers interviewed him for the Armed Forces Network. They ask if they could use him and what he says to inspire soldiers to continue on with their challenges. They need to understand that life is not over due to difficulties life challenges you with.

As my boy came down the home stretch all the Veterans and other riders was clapping and cheering my boy as he alone came down the home stretch with full police escort.  He is in  the middle of the photo in front of the Trike.

I have to gloat as a proud dad but it was a great feeling to be with him on this new accomplishment of getting things done. Can’t help to want to tell the world of how proud I am.