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Supportiveness
I’m a pretty primitive builder as far as it goes. Frets made of super glued toothpicks, string of several gauges of fishing line. I don’t do it because I’m good at it, I do it because it is fun. I work with hand tools for the occasional evening when I can steal 15 minutes to get something done.
Despite all that, got to say, this has been a really supportive corner of the internet. The occasional comment or thumb up is a welcome thing. This hobby is a bit of an escape from life, the universe, and everything. Rotten job, daughter’s autism, blood pressure, etc. seems to give a breather when I do this.
thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Lonman on
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cheers Ghostbuttons. everyone needs a hobby or a getaway. Everyone builds for different reasons. Yes, very supportive and good people here at CBN. Build on dude.
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Permalink Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH on
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Best group I've found since I left Facebook! Toothpick frets! Please post a picture very interesting.
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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on
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Hey Ghostbuttons, I hear ya buddy. I use CBG building for the same escape reasons. Also like to add, that as a builder who is lucky enough to have all I could ever need in a workshop and materials, I do understand and appreciate, and admire, people who get the same results with far less, and carry more baggage.
Good on ya,
Taff.
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Permalink Reply by Uncle John on
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Nice. Thank you.
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Permalink Reply by Cause the Blue rat on
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Awesome Ghostbuttons! Guess that's the same reason I play.
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Permalink Reply by Rose Ericson on
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We would really like to see a pic of what you do!
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