Hello from the great state of Missouri!

[jjrpilot-admin]

Hi everyone, my name is Josh, and I'm from Missouri!    Where the winters are harsh and the summers are humid and sweltering. 

I thought, I'd share a little about my life, because so many of you have shared from yours.  I was born in South Korea, and adopted when I was about 9 months old.  I grew up for the first 5 years of my life in Ypsilanti, MI, which is close to Ann Arbor...which just happens to be the home of the best NCAA college football team ever to take the field:  the Michigan Wolverines!  Go Blue! 

My father's job brought us down to KC, MO, and I've been here ever since.  I spent 4 years in WV at a little Bible college and got my BA in theology/NT Greek.

I grew up playing the trumpet, mainly b/c I was forced to.  (I had to pick some type of instrument etc)  I don't play anymore, but I do hunt down used trumpets/cornets and flip them.  If any of you have old trumpets just stored around let me know.  In 9th/10th grade, I started to play the guitar, and my trumpet playing days were numbered.  I taught myself on this old laminated beater classical guitar.  It was horrible, but it got the job done.

My first "upgrade" from that beater was a "Johnson" black guitar.  I bought it off of ebay, and that's what I used for years.  It was an upgrade from the classical, but was still horrible.  My next upgrade was an "Alvarez" AD60CK, which I still have.  It got the job done for years.  This past summer I bought my first Taylor...a new 2011 GS8e, and it's my baby.

I twiddle around with the Taylor at home etc, but primarily use it in a church setting with our college group.  I'll occasionally help out with the main service as well.  At some point, I'd love to get a BTO, or better yet...get an R. Taylor...I've been drooling for a R. Taylor for quite some time now (style 1).   

I started this website just a short while ago, and am so blessed to have all of you here.  One of the main goals of this website besides talking about anything "Taylor" guitars is to form, foster, and encourage "community."  In a world where individuals value their privacy, I've seen a great desire at the same time to "belong" somewhere.  I believe that this can help.

Sit back, relax, and make yourself at home!  Once again, I'm blessed to have everyone of you here.  Welcome! 

[Cindy]

Josh, thanks for the info about yourself! It's nice to know a little background about everyone here especially how people became involved with guitars. Everyone's journey is different yet our paths cross because of something we love. It's a wonderful community, and I'm very appreciative that you started this forum.

[Saxacat]

Hi Josh, nice to meet you and welcome to your forum 

[cjd-player]

Hello Josh.

Nice to know your background.  Thanks for posting that.

[barefooter]

So, now we know who the man behind the mask is   I agree that it is nice to learn a little about our members.  I believe it tightens our bond with one another in ways other than just music.

So, if you would, can you tell us which college you attended in WV.  I've not attended a Bible College, but thought about a few classes at a local one.  But, I first need to ensure my daughter gets her education completed in college.

Trumpet... I never desired to play one, but thought it would be fun to play a saxophone.  In the early days (70's), I was in a band and we played a lot of Chicago's music.  At one point in time we had 2 trumpets, a sax, and a trombone.

As it relates to guitar, it sounds as if you have your sights set on a good instrument or two.  Where you play in Church,  do you hold an office/position?

Well, I'll close by saying that we enjoy you joining your own Forum and sharing with us 

Thanks for accepting us into your home....

[John429]

Josh,

Thanks for your nice post! I agree with what Tom said, that knowing a bit more about each other beyond just guitars, (hobbies, interests, backgrounds) really does tighten the bonds of friendship. From running my Mustang forum, I have made many friends where friendship extended beyond just Mustangs. One friend I met this way, who lives in Florida, we see every year while we are on vacation there. I think it's ten consecutive years we have gotten together and my girls know his girl and boy and are friends with them as well. I also exchange Christmas cards with friends, who I first met talking Mustangs, in Sweden, England and Australia. So your additional goal, beyond guitar discussion, of fostering a friendly community is a good one indeed. Neat that you grew up very close to where I am now and are still a big wolverine fan Oh, I also thought that you might be interested to hear that my niece Amy, who is now 25, was also adopted as a baby from South Korea and she is actually visiting us right now from MD!

Thanks again for stepping up to get this forum going, Josh. Well done!

John

[DMBfan41]

You got to love Missouri!  Someone should because I don't. 

Thanks for having us here.  I'll try not to make a mess.  I too am a fan of the good news.  If I'm ever up your direction I'll be sure to drop you a line and maybe jam something.

[michaelw]

heya buddy,
WELCOME !glad you could make it
i trust you didn't have any trouble finding 'your place'

seriously, thanks again for taking the initiative, Josh -
this place definitely fills a need & i think you're doing a great job

thanks for sharing about yourself too

pop-quiz ... best BBQ in KC

if i make up to your neck-of-woods, i need to know where we goin' to eat

[cotten]

Somebody ought to report Josh's Introduction to our moderators:  excessive niceness!   

Josh, we see the evidence of your study of theology and Greek, and though we won't get into a discussion of religion, I'm wondering how you are using that education now.

cotten

[dsamuel24]

Hi Josh, nice to meet you and welcome to your forum 

Nice!    Perfect reply.

[dsamuel24]

Hi everyone, my name is Josh, and I'm from Missouri!    Where the winters are harsh and the summers are humid and sweltering. 

Hi Josh. I'm sorry to hear that. You could always UPGRADE to Denver! 

[jjrpilot-admin]

As it relates to guitar, it sounds as if you have your sights set on a good instrument or two.  Where you play in Church,  do you hold an office/position?

Well, I'll close by saying that we enjoy you joining your own Forum and sharing with us 

Thanks for accepting us into your home....

I don't hold a position at the church I'm at, although I've been on the hunt for a full time pastorate.  It's a waiting game, but He's in control. 

[jjrpilot-admin]

May I ask you personal questions regarding your adoption? Have you ever met your birth parents? Good to read about your background.

Good question!  I haven't.  Adoption agencies cut off all types of info off at the moment of adoption, so I have no clue about birth parents. 

[jjrpilot-admin]

Somebody ought to report Josh's Introduction to our moderators:  excessive niceness!   

Josh, we see the evidence of your study of theology and Greek, and though we won't get into a discussion of religion, I'm wondering how you are using that education now.

cotten

I use my education as it pertains to teaching in our college group.  I've been on the hunt for a college-aged pastorate for some time now.

[barefooter]

As it relates to guitar, it sounds as if you have your sights set on a good instrument or two.  Where you play in Church,  do you hold an office/position?

Well, I'll close by saying that we enjoy you joining your own Forum and sharing with us 

Thanks for accepting us into your home....

I don't hold a position at the church I'm at, although I've been on the hunt for a full time pastorate.  It's a waiting game, but He's in control. 

Thanks for the update Josh....  I always try to look at things like when it is time, it will happen.   Sometimes I get impatient according to my wife   The college in my area is Appalachian.....

Looking forward to the future of reading on this Forum