Buc McMaster Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Alrighty then! First of all thank you thank you thank you to all who participated in this little folly! I have enjoyed reading all your poems and posts and laughed out loud more than once! It's not been easy to pick the finalists and I changed my mind more than once. Now I realize that some of you might disagree, but it was in keeping with the idea of "plead your case" for the items that I made my selections. There was some really good stuff posted but there had to be a call made...........here we go........ There were several entries for the capo, seemingly the more popular of the two items....... Gottabetweed: He Cries He cries, for he has no capo When the band says "let's change the key" He cries, for he has no capo "That's too high to sing" is his plea He cries, for he has no capo A free capo at night for, he dreams He cries, for he has no capo Must play barre chords forever, it seems AnneS: Envy A capo with leather to protect the guitar (yet shiny and polished, like chrome on a car)? A case and some tubing? A pocket for picks? Why, McKinney and Elliot are up to their tricks! More than I dream of, beyond my outlay-- But… is it my fate to have it one day? Efficient and sleek and convenient, to boot-- Oh, I try not to envy a forumite’s loot! Still, NGD posts by all the fine boys Oft make me ache for such similar toys But I settle for strings, for picks or a strap (avoiding the ToneRite® and similar crap) So, Buc, I confess—your capo I crave (though boldly I say it, I’m less often so brave!) I’d treasure it always—I give you my oath-- If this once I be worthy or lucky or both For the Blue Chip Picks, these two where the ones that made the cut....... RichG: Stiffer Pick There once was a guy named Rick Who yearned for a much stiffer pick. He sure couldn't win With a pick that was thin With a Blue Chip his pickin' is slick. BBG: Pick Tease My J45 would sound much more alive, With one of them there fancy picks please. But I don’t have the money, Buc be a honey, And stop being such a big pick tease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just so y'all know...........I will not vote in this poll. My votes were cast in selecting the finalists. EDIT: I realized there is a possibility of a tie, in which case I will cast my votes to decide the winners. (somebody's gotta win!) All forum members are invited and encouraged to vote. I will leave the poll open until tomorrow evening, 6PM CDT in the USA, at which time we should have a winner in both categories! The genuine Rev Gibbons playing cards will be a surprise to one of the winners as I will pack them along with the winners' booty without mention. And a few notes........ Anne's Once Upon A Song was a great little 4-liner! I chose the longer entry because it was the "pleading" I was looking for. And Hairy Dave's Strangled Duck nearly made me fall from my chair! Hilarious! And as usual, PM made a sterling contribution but not in keeping with the spirit of what I was looking for.........still good stuff! Thanks again to all participants! You people are great! Just for grins, this might work, or it might not.........from somewhere in 2006........ http://www.mbbwebworks.com/forum/travelinman.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Buc your band sounded great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Buc your band sounded great! Is that what the link is ? The McMaster band ? Its not working for me on my phone .will check it out with the laptop later then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 G'morning people! The vote is on and will wrap up this evening. The recording is a rough mix of a thing we did mostly to use up some booked studio time.....never did get around to doing anything with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Well looks like this one's in the books! (I suspect much to the relief of the disinterested!) Anne! You are the proud owner of a McKinney-Elliot Capo! Wahoo! And BBG, you sir will have to learn to contend with your new stiffy.........um......new stiff picks, that is...... You two message me your shipping info and I'll get your winnings on the road! Thanks for playing to you and all those that joined in! (......and now this will all fade off into the oblivion of the forum that is the destiny of all threads.........) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'd like to thank my parents and all the little people who made this night possible. You know who you are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Congrats to the winners...not even close! Way ahead. BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 It was a tough fight but I guess I failed to get out the vote in the ninth ward. I'd like to thank the selection committee for allowing me to get into the finals. I'll be back. (but only if there's more free stuff) Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 ♛ ♚ I'd like to congratulate the merry winners - you both had my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Yee, and indeed , HA Cheers buc!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottabetweed Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I want say I am honored to receive this silver medal. I will train hard over the next four years and be back to compete for the gold in 2018. Thanks for the fun contest and congratulations to the worthy winners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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