I always like to be positive and encouraging and understanding of different perspectives
and willing to listen to contrary views and all things wholesome and righteous and swell.
And let’s face it, nobody likes a whiner. That’s why we have Phil Collins.
So, a little levity here to compensate.
This e-mail I got just poked me in the eye with a stick.
I know you’ve probably got ‘em too:

Guitar Sale of the Century - Take an Extra 20% Off Every Guitar in the House!*
Of course, there’s an asterisk next to “Every Guitar in the House”
Hmmm…wonder what that means?

Valid Friday, April 20th - Sunday, April 22nd
Awesome! And besides, I’m gassing like a leaky valve on a LOx tank, and I’m sure I can sneak it into the house after mrs frain goes to sleep.

This is a private "Email Customers Only" event. This is a once in a lifetime chance to get an additional 20% off of our famous discounted prices on purchases of new acoustic, electric and bass guitars over $399 * for these 3 days only. Trade-ins welcome. You must present a printed copy of this email to receive this special discount.Fargin’-A! – yeah man ! I’m printing one out right now as we speak…er…uhhh…type.

“*Valid on a pre-tax purchase of $399 or more…” bla, bla, bla …. “Cannot be combined…” bla bla, bla… “Not valid on gift cards, ….” yeah yeah yeah…”This offer is only available…” right got’chya, the usual small print disclaimer stuff, right? That’s cool.

Now here’s the part that tickles me (sarcastic round yellow face thingy here)

“Certain manufacturers have asked not to participate in this offer - for a complete list go to http://www.just-go-ahead-and-pee-in-my- ... isclaimer/”


CF Martin
Epiphone
Fender
Gibson
Gretsch
Ibanez
Peavey
Squier
Takamine
Vox
Yamaha(and others)

And you’re wondering?
Sooooo…Dave,… Your whiney-azz point is…?
Aw jeez, I don’t know. Just venting, I reckon. Thank you for letting me get that off my mind.
I feel better now.

been there before. Did you get an invite to the Guitar Center grand opening in Charlotte?

Geez, dfrain, I keep trying to go to your special link and I can't get there!

I've got a special After Tax Day Coupon from Guitar Center in my wallet right now and I can't decide what to buy from one of the three off-brand names that are actually participating in the sale...

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Dennis in CR
Rockin' since 1963