This is how to transport people, double deck, air conditioned trains. When I left California in 1987 I had probably only used this train service twice in twenty years of living in the bay area. Now when I visit my parents in Hollister I catch one of the last trains of the day and head down to Gilroy. From Gilroy it is a comfortable and efficient ride on the bus to Hollister.The return is just as exciting, bus at five in the morning to Gilroy, train ticket from the machine, coffee and cinnamon ring from the cafe, then its sit back and relax while the train takes the strain. I took this video when I was out visiting dad in hospital. He has since made a miraculous recovery, honestly, prayer realy does work. Get connected, get saved.
In September I went to Cheltenham to the Acoustic Guitar Show and had a wonderful time. I took a commision for an "OM" in Brazilian Rosewood. After Cheltenham it was back to the workshop and complete the guitars that I had started and get ready for the new year.
Beware of Scotsmen bearing pies, the picture on the right is of my brother arriving at my parents house in Hollister for Thanksgiving last year.
Nancy and I flew out at the beginning of the week for the meal. I delivered Nancy's dad's guitar and then we drove down to Hollister, no train this time, but that didn't stop me from having a doughnut or two or three, ah who's counting. We managed to get over to Santa Cruz to see my other sister Nanette and her husband Tom and the boys. Then it was back to Hollister and Thanksgiving meal.
