I follow my fretless bass as it wends its way from New Hampshire to Montreal. I bought it last week and I can't wait to see it. But as I follow it online (www.fedex.com, tracking # 604256930361234) I think of the guy driving the truck.
"Departed FedEx Location -- Jul 8, 2009 7:31 AM -- WILLINGTON, CT," wherever the fuck that might be.
But that guy's driving my bass to me here in Montreal. I follow him vicariously, only knowing of his progress from cryptic FedEx.com posts on the tracking page.
Does his wife miss him? I know, too much thought.
The bass will show up on Friday. I will be very happy. Some local dude will deliver it to me. But the guy who's driving now, at 12:35 a.m. on some highway somewhere, making sure I get it . . . he has no idea how happy I'll be. He'll just go home with no incident, which is just how he likes it.
Just wish I could crack a beer with him.
Nice post! I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteMy bass is like this: http://tinyurl.com/lj2j5f
But I have black tape-wound strings.
Mine is is like this.
ReplyDeleteI've bought at least five guitars/basses from these guys, and their prices are insane. The actual instruments are pretty damn good, too! But yours is an actual bass guitar.
Mine plays one on TV. But can't argue about the price!
So, how is it? : )
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