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WOW--Great thread! Retired and disabled AF here.... - Matched!!

I was medically retired from the US Air force on January 29, 2013 after 22 years and 7 months of service.

Had multiple service-connected disabilities stemming from injuries going all the way back to 1992.....which they didn't bother to get around to diagnosing until 2010--after some serious prodding by me!

Anyway, enough of that. This is a GREAT thread, and an awesome idea--I applaud your efforts. Before my disabilities affected the nerves in my hands, I was and avid guitar, amp and effects builder. I'm on new meds now while awaiting yet more surgeries to hopefully help me. I'm also a cigar smoker. I've recently been bitten by the CBG bug, and found this wonderful site.

I'd absolutely love to be able to be able to get my hands on a CBG to hold me over until I can start building again--and then "pay it forward."

Cheers to all....

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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on February 26, 2014 at 11:49am

Hi Bernie,

Welcome to the Nation and thank you for your service to your country.

We should be able to fix you up with something. Stay tuned...

Permalink Reply by Bernie Mango on February 26, 2014 at 11:52am

Hi Dan,

Thanks a bunch...much appreciated!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Bernie Mango on February 27, 2014 at 4:13am

Dan--I just stumbled upon your site.
You have some AMAZING CBGs, bud!!!
Truly inspirational.

Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on February 27, 2014 at 4:14am

Thank you Sir, I appreciate it.

Permalink Reply by Joe "SilverFox" Sweat on February 26, 2014 at 12:53pm

do what i did and dig in so bad they can't get rid of you :P

Permalink Reply by Bernie Mango on February 26, 2014 at 1:06pm

They already got rid of me, bud--over a year ago.

Now, I'm battling the VA over the incorrect rating they gave me--gotta love the government...lol.

Just trying to keep busy with these little projects to bide my time. Baby steps while rehabbing.

Can't do the "big" projects anymore.

I have a few small cigar box amps in-work right now, but can only work on them for about 20-30 minutes per sitting......

Permalink Reply by Joe "SilverFox" Sweat on February 26, 2014 at 1:21pm

no i meant dig in here. yeah the gov loves to mess it up

Permalink Reply by Bernie Mango on February 26, 2014 at 1:25pm

Oh, gotcha!
Yep--already been digging in. Trying to help out on electronics questions in the amp section.
Too many people buying those "modules," and not experimenting. Sooooo much fun to be had with an IC...lol.

Permalink Reply by Joe "SilverFox" Sweat on February 26, 2014 at 1:27pm

yep, you will be getting 1001 questions from me in the future

Permalink Reply by Bernie Mango on February 26, 2014 at 1:29pm

Head right on over to my page, click the "friend" button--and don't hesitate to ever ask!!!
If I don't have the answer--I'll get it.

Permalink Reply by PhilUSAFRet on February 26, 2014 at 1:23pm