Thanks to my wonderfully generous and thoughtful brother, I finally have a blue angel. I've always wanted to know how it felt to play, how it sounded amplified and just to look at it up close. It's even better than I imagined. The neck is very slippery. The sound of it is so crisp and clear it's insane. And plugged in it's even better. I've never played a guitar that sounds this dynamic and I've owned about 6 others and played countless more. It's awesome. The blue cloud guitar is my favorite one he's ever used. I never wanted one for collector's purposes, or to try to auction it off or to be showy. I just love Prince's guitar sound and wanted to see if playing one of his guitars would help achieve that. It has, and I'm thrilled.

Now my bro has continued the family tradition of giving eachother instruments for Christmas. Last year I got him a keyboard. He's been playing piano since he was about 8 but has never owned an instrument of his own. From one musician to another, it felt cool to be able to give him that. And this year, I tried to get him a bass guitar. I was looking for yellow or orange, his favorite colors but couldn't find any. And all the ones I checked out were too normal and run of the mill for his taste. Hopefully I'll find something suitably funky for him in the future.

Anyway, you made the holidays extra special Ian. I love you. Thank you so much. You're the best.

I believe in you.

And it was worth every penny just to see the joy it brought you!

You're too kind.

And I haven't stopped playing since I got it.

TRON said:

That's the best part!

Can I be a part of your family?
I want a cloud guitar too

YEAH!

Ian, did you take a picture of his face when he realised what he was holding?

Heehee

gooeythehamster said:

Upon popular demand, I did get a picture. I haven't developed it yet though.

Moonbeam said:

You better run that picture by me first before sharing.

Remember that it was Christmas morning. I probably looked like hell.

TRON said:

I'd never post without your permission.

Moonbeam said:

Thanks. Lord knows I have some skank-ass pictures of myself.

TRON said:

Quicker than a Ray of Light...

Moonbeam said:

I forgot to ask you about that Ian! I'm glad it all worked out

You two are so sweet

Moonbeam said:

I requested one...I just wanted to see the look on your face nathan...as I knew about this for 2 months...hehehehe I keep great secrets.

MostBeautifulGrlNTheWorld said:

Doh! Everybody knew about it but me. Who else knew about this ahead of time?

we're sneaky little shits arn't we...

MostBeautifulGrlNTheWorld said:

For sure! Thank you so much for the U2 DVD by the way. That was super nice of you. I'll have to return the favor somehow.

TRON said:

Aww no problem...I saw it and I instantly thought of you cause I know how much you like them...so I got it for you...glad you like it...

MostBeautifulGrlNTheWorld said:

It was so great too cuz I had been eyeing it all week wanting to buy it but decided to save my money for other peoples' Christmas presents.

TRON said:

Nathan ... I was so excited for you, and like everyone else... I would of loved to have seen your face when you realized what your gift was... what a stunning moment it must of been!

I wish you ALL the best with it... you definitely deserve it.

Congrats, TRON! That is way cool! I didn't get anything quite that cool, but the ex-wife did give me a working R2-D2, so I'm happy! He actually responds to voice commands!

Diva said:

Aww, thanks sweetie. I hope that his pictures turned out so I can share them with y'all. If not, I'll try to take some new ones. I'd like to get a running tally of everyone who knew about this.

Now your comment about knowing what I was gonna get makes a little more sense. You sly one you!

Aw, that's so nice. You should post an MP3 of yourself playing it.

Doves,
Mel!ssa

TRON said:

It'll be a long list.

Moonbeam said:

HIT ME!!!

Still waiting on that list.

Sign here if you knew about this ahead of time.

TRON said:

I rememeber Ian told me he got this for you for Xmas..you are very lucky in many ways othe r than recieving the gift. Congrats to you!

Such a heartwarming story! I am thrilled for u both!

I got a Cloud because i got high
Before yall scream,it's a joke(i don't even smoke)