It’s About Time

Never thought it would come so soon but not surprised that it might; that my little girl needs glasses at the age of 4 1/2.  Recent MOH eye screening done at her Kindergarten resulted in a medical referral slip to Geylang polyclinic. After further test, the optometrist says Amanda has astigmatism though not myopia (which is great).

We brought her then to TTSH’s eye alignment center (for children) to see an ophthalmologist, where she explained possible causes for our girl’s condition.  It was educational for us, but it does mean she has to start putting on glasses and make it habitual.  Though it wasn’t a big deal yet there is somewhat tinge of sadness cum disappointment in our hearts — I guess from both bespectacled parents’ point of view, we both hope it would not come so soon (at least not during childhood!).  Not that we were unrealistic, it’s just that we would like her to enjoy playing carefree– without least form of hindrance. At least for a while.  Yet we’re thankful it didn’t bother her to wear one and she quickly took to it. Personally I’m glad she heeded our instruction most of the time regarding placement of the glasses.

But I brought it down to Jarvis where he’ll be setting up as well as dehumidifying the L-10, tonerite it and change a new set of strings since the 3rd string snapped. Never used Martin SP light before so this is a good time to try it out.  Jarvis says it should be ready by Monday.

Larrivee-L10 in its OHSC

Jarvis, whom I met at Guitar Gallery, is a nice guy to chat with though rather unorthodox in conducting business.   We did the discussion whole time outside his flat!  Probably his wife doesn’t like strangers coming into the house, I suppose.

Interestingly a guy sms me about the Ovation guitar which I had sold a couple of months ago. Tried to interest him into buying the L-16 guitars.  From experience, I just got to let it be rather than jump every time somebody enquires about it.:D

The DHL guy came this morning and delivered my Larrivee L-10 this morning.  Didn’t know what to expect when opening the box. Reason? I bought it from EBay so didn’t have to raise my expectations too high lest I get disappointed and unable to appreciate the guitar for its worth.  Thankfully, it was as the seller described. Nice finishing; nice arch top OHSC which I personally prefer flat ones.  Anyway it was nice conditioned.

Bought this in spur of moment; maybe due to missed opportunity to get the L-09 instead. I’m glad the bling isn’t as bad as I had imagined. Looks like a good keep. Now perhaps to offload L guitars.

Gear Acquiring Syndrome (GAS) is a term commonly used in guitar forum (and I suspect in other musical instrument forum as well), to describe how folks itched to go out and buy another guitar that they have seen or been thinking about.  I’ve been having that for a year and has bought and sold several of them in the same period.

Now I’m seriously thinking about buying a Goodall. One guy selling off his Grand Concert Cedar/Rosewood while Guitar Gallery is the dealer and there are several that’s hanging around screaming to be bought but the prices are hefty.  I’m not willing to pay that much for brand new ones.  Might have to take out a loan to feed this craving yet some hesitation only because I’m not used to cedar top.

Asked a couple of fellas if they’re keen to buy my LL-16/LJ-16 but thus far negative. So will wait in the mean time.

I finally did it. Went down to Swee Lee today and bought a simple C key harmonica. I’ve been wanting to learn to play the harmonica and hoping to one day be able to play it while accompanied by guitar as well.  Haven’t tried it yet. Too tired from the running around today.  Will return to see it pans out these couple of days.