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JJ Donohue
PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:55 pm 
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I haven't been posting much for some time because I've been super busy with non-guitar issues...and not of a negative kind. I just moved from Indiana to Napa, CA with Sandra, my best friend and soulmate. We recently moved into our new home in North Napa adjoining Wine Country and simply love the people, climate and magic of the valley. I still have all of the shop to move so I hope to be back in business sometime in September.

For those who have corresponded with me on my old kconline email address, that has changed to jjdonohue88 at hotmail dot com. Otherwise, I can always be reached at JJ at DonohueGuitars dot com. I'm looking forward to seeing my old CA friends like John How and Hank Mauel and meeting the forum friends I haven't yet met in person. I'm less than an hour from Healdsburg so I'll be looking forward to that event in 2013.

The OLF has always been a special place for me since its inception so I hope to renew my involvement in the community again soon.

Best wishes to all...JJ

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Pat Foster
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jj,

That's great! I lived in Napa and also up in the valley for 25 years.Lots of good memories. Still miss it sometimes.

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So great JJ & Sandra!! Very happy for you my friend. I'm really hoping to head down to Healdsburg next year and I'll be sure to let you know if I need a place to stay ;)


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Welcome to North Cal!
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but N. California is a very nice place to live!
Get ready for the vineyards!
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Dave Fifield
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Welcome to the neighbourhood JJ!

Hope you plan to join the Northern California Association of Luthiers (NCAL) - we have lots of great meetings every year - it would an honor to have you among our ranks!!

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Too Cool JJ.I was raised in San Diego.Been where you are a bunch of times.I am completely jealous,but happy for you.
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That's it! You are officially removed from the Hoosier Luthiers Guild although, you were the only member so I guess the guild is closed! laughing6-hehe

Seriously, I would give anything to get away from the armpit of the US (northern Indiana) and enjoy the wonderful climate that you will now partake in. I'm happy to hear that life has taken such a wonderful turn for you. [:Y:]

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You are in a good place JJ. Congrats! Grow a pony tail.

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Terence Kennedy wrote:
Congrats! Grow a pony tail.


and some weed! laughing6-hehe :lol: :lol:

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Dave Fifield wrote:
Welcome to the neighbourhood JJ!

Hope you plan to join the Northern California Association of Luthiers (NCAL) - we have lots of great meetings every year - it would an honor to have you among our ranks!!

Cheers,
Dave F.
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Thanks for the warm welcome, Dave. Please let me know when the next meeting is scheduled.

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Darryl Young
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Thanks for the update JJ. It's good to hear from you.

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joe white wrote:
That's it! You are officially removed from the Hoosier Luthiers Guild although, you were the only member so I guess the guild is closed! laughing6-hehe

Seriously, I would give anything to get away from the armpit of the US (northern Indiana) and enjoy the wonderful climate that you will now partake in. I'm happy to hear that life has taken such a wonderful turn for you. [:Y:]


You're always welcome to visit, Joe...and I hereby appoint you as the new president of the guild! I hope your membership drive is more successful than mine! :D

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joe white wrote:
Terence Kennedy wrote:
Congrats! Grow a pony tail.


and some weed! laughing6-hehe :lol: :lol:


For medicinal purposes only, of course... ;)

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JJ Donohue wrote:
joe white wrote:
That's it! You are officially removed from the Hoosier Luthiers Guild although, you were the only member so I guess the guild is closed! laughing6-hehe

Seriously, I would give anything to get away from the armpit of the US (northern Indiana) and enjoy the wonderful climate that you will now partake in. I'm happy to hear that life has taken such a wonderful turn for you. [:Y:]


You're always welcome to visit, Joe...and I hereby appoint you as the new president of the guild! I hope your membership drive is more successful than mine! :D


Perfect!!! Healdsburg 2013 at JJ's!! bliss

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JJ Donohue
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Terence Kennedy wrote:
You are in a good place JJ. Congrats! Grow a pony tail.


Thanks, Doc...The luthier community doesn't need another pony tail...but it certainly is a much different world here. I'm diggin it so far!

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Too Cool JJ.I was raised in San Diego.Been where you are a bunch of times.I am completely jealous,but happy for you.
James


Hey Skin...That certainly wasn't a San Diego accent I heard when we met!

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Congratulations, JJ. We in the Midwest will miss you plenty. I still haven't thanked you properly for all of the work you did with Joe creating the perfect vintage tints - which I used happily on my last OM.

Big hug to you, man.

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JJ, I'm just glad to see you post again.
And to hear that you'll be at Healdsburg next year...sweet.
Hopefully we can meet up there.

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Got room for about 10 guys with sleeping bags....and Sandra says she expects for you all to bring your appetites. Get your reservations in early!

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