Tuffy P on our cat Jacques: “Jacques. He’s all cat. He’s a Ry Cooder kind of cat.”
All posts by “Eugene Knapik”
Off
I took the day off work today – a vacation day. The day began as usual, with the cats going into their early morning circus act, running and jumping and chasing and pouncing. All this to make sure we get up on time for feline… Read More
More Upheaval
I’m still playing around with the look of this blog. Sorry about that. It still isn’t quite right.
The Can
I’ve started messing about with my home-made oil can banjo, which here-to-for I will simply refer to as The Can. Although I’m convinced it will be easier when I’ve grown my nails out a bit more, I’m starting (and I mean just starting) to be… Read More
Kitchen Girl
This song reminds me a little of Over the Waterfall. I don’t know why it’s called Kitchen Girl. Maybe there are lyrics for it that I’ve never heard?
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto has been in the same location since 1946 but soon they’re moving. The club has been in existence for 75 years. There is still an opportunity to see their railroad before they dismantle it for the move. I’m planning… Read More
Lights, Paris Ontario
Clawhammer Uke?
It’s your Daily Dose. Take your medicine.
Oil Can Banjo is complete
Last week I had the oil can banjo together but I wasn’t completely satisfied. I particular, the holes in the tail-piece were off-line, pulling the strings toward the bottom of the fretboard. Yesterday, I visited my local Goodwill and bought a selection of forks, and… Read More
Upheaval
This morning I started messing about with the look of this blog for the umpteenth time. I guess I have a restless imagination. I tried on about a dozen themes and I’m still not satisfied, so please be patient because I’ll likely make more changes… Read More
