It's 10 am, sunny and warm, in February in England.
Well the thing is I'm not in England I'm in New Zealand.

Been here 4 weeks and it's my last day. I'm packing for home
via. 3 days in Hong Kong.

I met a 16 year old subscriber in Tauranga in a music shop. He recognised
me from the website and I and ended up visiting his home and giving him
some private tuition.

I actually bought him a guitar while I was there but that is another
story. If you're wondering where sponges comes into this I'll explain.

The lad in question, Karl, is a guitar nut. He's been playing for a year and
has made some really great progress. The thing is, while I was sitting in front
of him and showing him things on guitar, he learned them almost instantly.

He said to me that he is like a sponge and that got me thinking.

For the last couple of years I have mentioned that we may get on the road
and start to meet some of you wonderful folks.

This time I really mean it. I'll talk to Jerry when I'm back in UK and
we'll put some dates in. I am picturing an open house, drop in and listen
or play .... or ask .....or get a quick lesson .......or bring and buy.

Just a nice relaxed open house chat with myself Jerry and my son Nick.

We'd love to meet you and if you are a bit of a sponge, then maybe
we can give you playing a little boost. If you are really struggling then
maybe we can give you a few tips to get you moving again.

Any how thats all I wanted to say until I get home.

In New Zealand I made a little video interview with
Karl and I'll posting it here soon.

Great to have you as a subscriber.

Mike