Five Star Guitars

Yours truly ready to rock the street corner or park in a town near you!

I spent a few extra days at Great Vow to plan the journey Home, then headed back to Nancy's house after being delayed by the morning snowfall in Clatskanie.  I got lost a few times on some backroads, making i Hillsboro in the afternoon.  I hadn't planned on staying there again, but decided it was too late to head down to my next destination, Ashland.  I left a message for Nancy and drove around town to kill some time.  I checked out the movie theater, but nothing was playing for another hour or so.  I headed over to Trader Joe's to pick up some travel food.  

As I walked away from my truck, I spied a store sign:  Five Star Guitars.  I noticed my feet changing direction and headed over that way.  I wandered in, looked around and was greeted by a friendly woman.  'Can I help you?' she asked.  'I'm not sure.' I replied.  I thought about the peg that keeps falling out of the bottom of my guitar and said, 'Well, can you do a repair while I wait?'  She wasn't sure - she needed to check with someone so I started checking out the store. 

I was soon greeted by the owner, Ken, who would soon become my friend.  Three or so hours later, I left the store with a pickup installed in my guitar, a battery operated amp, a microphone, a mic stand, a book on songwriting and a book on music theory with some batteries for the amp thrown in for free.  It was the best time.  I tried everything out and got lots of helpful tips from Ken and from Jeep.  Doug worked efficiently to install the pickup that evening so I could hit the road before they opened in the morning.  

No more excuses to keep me from expressing the Dharma through my voice and guitar wherever I go.  Now this show is really on the road!!  

Ken and Jeep (Doug not shown).  Thanks, guys!