building a cbg '01--precursor to101

Posted by mark "mudcat" quigley on November 3, 2010 at 8:47pm

hi nation

 

i've got 7 cbg's to my credit and still learning.  now i've put my foot in my mouth.  i volunteered to show a group of scouts and a church  youth group how to build a guitar.  now the hunt for parts.  the local harware store has donated 25 1x2's for the necks and all the eye boltss and hardware for the bridge, nuts,tuners and a couple cheap cordless drills.  i'm saving $$$ to come up with 25 sets of strings for the 3 stringers.  my problem is i'm disabled and can't drive--besides the nearest city with a smoke shop is 60 miles away.  i need an out let for CHEAP boxes as i'll have to get them too.  my social security is not much so's i'm limited on cash.  any suggestions or donation?.  after seeing crows 1 hour build, i think i can take 2 groups of 12 through it in 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  either way fun will be had by all and maybe  the hook will be set in their minds about cbg's.   thanks in advance.  oh by the way the plans are to do this in early january.  they wanted it b4 christmas but my funds would allow it.

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  • mark "mudcat" quigley January 6, 2011 at 8:11pm
    thanks wiley--scheduled another 10 kids in feb.

    Wiley Rutledge said:
    Just found your thread and I'm thrilled with your work with kids.  Can't help with the boxes this time, just starting my first cbg (actually using a cookie tin for this one) but as the boxes start to build up----I know they will, parts have built up from everything else I've tried like that---maybe I can contribute.  The TV stations will send people for the special needs things, or you can get someone to video it and send it in, and if the school board/principal will allow pics or videos (usually needs specific permission for each kid) that's a killer for the nearest newspaper no matter how far away it is.  I know you're doing it for the kids, but some publicity can make it easier to do even more with the schools and help groups by getting donations of supplies.  I've got friends who have a special needs son who is in the newspaper several times a year with special benefit type activities and every time an article prints, the helping group gets a boost in interest, volunteers and publicity to attract more kids that benefit from the event.   Not ragging on you, just trying to add to what others have said to encourage you to keep on keeping on.
  • Wiley Rutledge January 6, 2011 at 8:05pm
    Just found your thread and I'm thrilled with your work with kids.  Can't help with the boxes this time, just starting my first cbg (actually using a cookie tin for this one) but as the boxes start to build up----I know they will, parts have built up from everything else I've tried like that---maybe I can contribute.  The TV stations will send people for the special needs things, or you can get someone to video it and send it in, and if the school board/principal will allow pics or videos (usually needs specific permission for each kid) that's a killer for the nearest newspaper no matter how far away it is.  I know you're doing it for the kids, but some publicity can make it easier to do even more with the schools and help groups by getting donations of supplies.  I've got friends who have a special needs son who is in the newspaper several times a year with special benefit type activities and every time an article prints, the helping group gets a boost in interest, volunteers and publicity to attract more kids that benefit from the event.   Not ragging on you, just trying to add to what others have said to encourage you to keep on keeping on.
  • mark "mudcat" quigley January 3, 2011 at 2:56pm

    alan

     

    got 5 boxes today  thanks a bunch.  i'll see if the parents will give me pics of kids with guitars.  i'm not allowed to take the pics---school policy.  have a great 2011

     

    mark

    Alan Roberts said:

    Mark,

    I sent 5 more boxes Fed Express. You should have them before new year's. Post photos of the finished CBG's with the kids, and I'll send more.

  • mark "mudcat" quigley December 24, 2010 at 12:15am
    i'm getiing as much prepped and pacaging everything into each box.  not a lot of actual cutting, etc, by the kids because of safety per school but still a lot of work for them.  scheduled for the second week in jan.  will keep everyone postedf

    Fitzhugh said:

    Mark, this is fantastic. Would you mind writing up what you've learned? I'm going to be doing the same in a couple months and would love to stand on your shoulders as I do, learning from your mistakes and successes. W. Sam, sounds like you've done this too, but I didn't find your thread when I searched. Not sure why. Would you mind pointing me to so I can learn from you too if you see this?

     

    Thank you both!

  • mark "mudcat" quigley December 24, 2010 at 12:12am
    thanks scheduled second week in jan due to school schedule.  i'll keep everyone informed    have a merry christmas
  • Alan Roberts December 23, 2010 at 11:37pm

    Mark,

    I sent 5 more boxes Fed Express. You should have them before new year's. Post photos of the finished CBG's with the kids, and I'll send more.

  • Fitzhugh December 19, 2010 at 1:46pm

    Mark, this is fantastic. Would you mind writing up what you've learned? I'm going to be doing the same in a couple months and would love to stand on your shoulders as I do, learning from your mistakes and successes. W. Sam, sounds like you've done this too, but I didn't find your thread when I searched. Not sure why. Would you mind pointing me to so I can learn from you too if you see this?

     

    Thank you both!

  • mark "mudcat" quigley December 10, 2010 at 7:21pm

    i live in the middle of a cornfield.  all the big cities and tv stations are over 1 hr away.  no local paper but i'll put out feelers and see who bites

     

    thanks aain

     

    mark

    Alan Roberts said:

    You should bump this up a notch. Contact your local TV news station. Scouts and Church Groups may not be much of a story, but if you're working with special needs kids, there's a REAL story. If they send someone over with a camera to do a "human interest story" your NEXT problem might be where to store the boxes people keep sending you. Heck, contact your local newspaper too, though they won't be able to record the kids learning music. Give it some thought.

  • mark "mudcat" quigley December 10, 2010 at 7:19pm

    that would be great sam

     

    kids won't fight for the purdyist box.

     

    thanks again

    mark

    Wichita Sam said:

    markl,

     

    If it helps I can send you a set of matching Punch boxes...  I'll box them up for shipping on Monday...

     

    the best,

     

    Wichita Sam

    mark "Big Quig" quigley said:

    sam let me know about shipping cost and boxes.  i've been doing 4-5m special needs kids the last couple weeks.  i've only 5 boxes left and needm 20 more for next "scheduled" workshop.  not bbeing able to see well enough to drive really stinks or i'd be on the road looking for cigar shops.  thanks for any help.

    address is

    mark quigley

    1302 7th st

    covington, in 47932

  • Alan Roberts December 10, 2010 at 4:22pm

    You should bump this up a notch. Contact your local TV news station. Scouts and Church Groups may not be much of a story, but if you're working with special needs kids, there's a REAL story. If they send someone over with a camera to do a "human interest story" your NEXT problem might be where to store the boxes people keep sending you. Heck, contact your local newspaper too, though they won't be able to record the kids learning music. Give it some thought.

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