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I have been back now from the mission field nearly two years. I have turned 70 and find myself with lots to do. Last year I spent three months overseas doing mission work - now I also am looking after a small church in Washington County, NY, as well as going overseas some. One of the gifts of being retired is that I can both say no to something and yes where I fancy it or feel led.

In my current assignment I get to play banjo and guitar which is a joy. I have been able to help a friend restore an old Stella tenor and find the fiddling still makes me happy. In my travels I have learned to be away for up to a month with just carry on bags. That is simplification and learning to wash out my "things" every evening.

I am also learning to thin out my banjo stuff. I have been a tad acquisitive over the last few years. Up for offers is a 1929 Gibson conversion with a nice style 1 neck by Wyatt Fawley. It is based on a badly abused Gibson rim that was restored by Arthur Hatfield and Ed Stacey. It is now an archtop and great fun. As I say, I am open to offers and it is pictured on my picture collection - with all its good and bad on show.

God is so good and these latter days are so much better than the earlier ones - or maybe I jusst do not remember some things that well.

I am blessed

Ian

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Home for a year

Thursday, May 15, 2014 4 comments

coming home

Saturday, April 13, 2013 2 comments

So Sad

Sunday, February 5, 2012 4 comments

New banjos for a new season in Peru

Monday, September 19, 2011 7 comments

Found Dobson Victor Professional

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2 comments

Back in Peru - briefly

Friday, May 7, 2010 2 comments

Playing my woody in Peru

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Gibson Stelling Mahogany project + my traveling banjo for Peru.

Friday, July 31, 2009 3 comments

New project completed

Monday, June 15, 2009 3 comments

Back home from Peru in three days

Sunday, May 31, 2009 1 comment

Visit to Cooperman Rims

Friday, February 27, 2009 3 comments

Retirement is a JOY - off to Peru in two weeks

Saturday, February 14, 2009 1 comment

Gibson Plectrum 1920 PB 1 neck, mated to new rim

Saturday, August 23, 2008 2 comments

A new banjo

Friday, July 4, 2008 1 comment

A change of life in 2009

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2 comments

A dream has come true - my Stelling has arrived.

Saturday, March 8, 2008 1 comment

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3 comments

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Occupation: retired missionary clergy

Gender: Male
Age: 73

My Instruments:
Ome XX, resonator 1973
Ome XX, openback 1973
Gibson Tenor Jr. 1924
Gibson 1929 archtop/ Kelly ring w/ Wyatt Fawley neck

Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Old and in the way
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Trained as a lawyer in Scotland, worked as an accountant in London, Heard Billy Graham in 1967. Seminary in 1971, ordained 1975 came to US on a one way ticket in 1978. pastored in W. Mass, New Orleans, Nashville and Wisconsin. Retired to VT in Jan 09. Served the last four years in Lima, Peru as a missionary. Now settled back in Vermont - busy watching the grass grow and helping out as needed.