Morning Bank Fishing

Mr. Beaver has been here...

 ...little big mouth

Shih Tzu the Destroyer

 Angry Shih Tzu prepares to Destroy All Monsters, including the 'Chicken' from Rubberland.

Songs from a Bathroom ~ Norwegian Wood (Beatles cover) ~ Mr. Vague YouTube

 

Norwegian Wood (Beatles cover) ~ Mr. Vague

Little Bigmouth Morning

Caught a few 'Little Bigmouths' at local pond, on the Mepps spinner.  Also got to see a beaver swim on by...  Chilly morning...

Peas on a Fan ~ Mr. Vague YouTube Video

 Peas on a Fan ~ Mr. Vague YouTube ~ CLICK HERE

The Coldest Gig Ever ~ Mr. Vague solo show at University City Farmers Market, Charlotte, NC + YouTube Video

..."At the Lake"  as they say.  Nice scenery...

Temps ranged from 33F during 9am loading to about 50+F at 1pm.  During the show, it was we guess around 40-45F....Cold...

Check out the YouTube Gig Journal Episode 2:

Gig Journal #2 Youtube Video

Shih Tzu's Rule

 

Quick Trip To Houston, Texas

Brays Bayou meanders its way all over the place...There are fish in there too.

 View from Hotel...

The Mr. Vague Duo ~ Private Party

 

Grocery Shopping Chinese Style

 

Mr. Vague solo show at Cotswold Farmers Market, Charlotte, NC

 

Mr. Vague solo show at Cotswold Farmers Market

 

Lorde ~ Solar Panel ~ What Makes This Tune NOT SO Tasty? with Mr. Vague

                 Lorde ~ Solar Power ~ What Makes This Tune NOT SO Tasty? CLICK HERE

2 Licks in 5 Minutes ~ Episode 10 ~ Mr. Vague

 

                   2 Licks in 5 Minutes ~ Episode 10 ~ Mr. Vague ~ CLICK HERE

Sunday Morning Pond Fishing

                                                 Canada Geese turning to land in the water...

 

Suft Green Telecaster Build with Mr. Vague

 Click HERE Surf Green Telecaster Build

Morning Ride on the TU250X

 

Coopers Hawk passing through

 

What Makes This Tune Tasty? Episode 3 ~ Joni Mitchell's "Court and Spark" ~ with Mr. Vague

                  

                    What Makes This Tune Tasty? Episode 3 ~ Joni Mitchell's "Court and Spark"

Rice Eels

 Ready for a tasty snack?

Mr. Vague live at Cotswold Farmers Market ~ solo show

So good to be back making some noise again after a long haitus.  Mr. Vague actually conversed with other humans, not done much in many months, and proceeded to put forth lovely music into the air.   By noon it was about 90F.  A great morning with great bunch of people.  Thanks Sam, Ron, Margaret for helping out!

Mr. Vague got to chat today with the fine folks from Edgerton Farms, from out Rutherfordton, NC way, and got some Cannolis and Biscotti from Mana Bella...Thanks!

 

Telecaster Build is Complete !

North Carolina White Pine body by Rosser Guitars, GM Surf Green 30-Dupont Paint and Clear Coat, Rutters Brass Saddles, Glendale Vintage Blackguard "original no-cut" bridge plate, Fralin Blues Pickups and modified Control Unit (Thank you Lindy for your help), Fender parts include:  Roasted Maple Telecaster Neck, American Standard Tuners, Road Worn Pickguard, Strap Locks/Buttons, 4 Bolt Vintage Neck Plate, Control Plate Screws, and generic parts include:  Ferrules, String Guides, Electrosocket Jack Plate.  Setup performed by Andy at Sam Ash in Charlotte, NC (Thanks Andy)!

Makeshift Under the Console Caddy for The Whaler

Back is piece from the original broken caddy, front is cut portion from a binocular case.... Caulk, super glue, and Dremel tool...

Gear: Wavian Jerry Can ~ made in Latvia

Essential piece of gear if you have lawnmower, motorcycle, car, boat, mini-bike, etc..   Also a good idea to get the flex-tube spout (available from 3rd party vendors).

Mr. Green Anole

 

Pond Fishing in South Carolina

Bigmouth Bass caught on a 'Charlie Slider' grub

 Huge Bluegill

What Makes This Tune Tasty? Episode 2 ~ Alice Cooper's "Is It My Body?" ~ with Mr. Vague

 What Makes This Tune Tasty? Episode 2 ~ Alice Cooper's "Is It My Body?"

Back on the Water ... At Last

Heading up the Catawba

Spotted Bass

Sunfish

Spotted Bass

Catawba River Tiki Hut
 

After a long time away from the water, the Whaler made it back to Mountain Island Lake and the Catawba River for a few hours of Sunday fishing.  Water temp ranged from 76F to 80F, Air was about 75-80F, a bit cloudy at 7am with sunshine coming through at 10 or 11am..  Bite was slow, and spots were taken on Mepps spinners, grubs, as well as sunnies on grubs.  Topwater was attempted but nothing happening.  The Whaler ran with no issues.

Black Rat Snake

 

Kinda think this guy had a mocking bird for lunch today..maybe..as there were about 3 other mocking birds out on the ground with him, squalking.  He had crossed from the woods to the trees by the pond for lunch, then was headed back to woods while I was walking the dog.  Quickly went back to house, grabbed the snake tongs and rode bike back...to help him cross the road safe....But by then he was already across the road and crawling into the woods, his belly full.  In the woods thrushes and mocking birds chipped at him..

PEDAL PHASE CRAZE ~ Featuring Doctor Shenk ~ with Mr. Vague (YouTube Video)

                                   PEDAL PHASE CRAZE ~ CLICK HERE

Partscaster Telecaster Build in Progress

 This is how she looks thus far.  Knot-free North Carolina white pine neck (Rosser Guitars), sanded, primed, painted (surf green), clear coated, sanded multiple times(up to 2500 grit), Fender neck plate bolted Fender neck to body, Fender tuners...thats it so far.  Some of the body paint looks distressed, its just first time mistakes; left them as is, and it gives it a bit of road-worn look.  Look for a Mr. Vague YouTube video in the near future on the complete construction.