Hanging out with Grandpa
While Grandma works at the Chamber of Commerce, Patrick had a chance to hang out with Grandpa with an afternoon in Bozeman. They "geeked out" over their shared interest in tea at a nice tea shop in town. And eventually we ended up in the music store. Patrick tried out some beautiful guitars but the highlight for him was to finally get to try an electric upright bass. Since taking lessons on the (acoustic) upright bass during high school, he has had an interest in playing more. As a practical matter, the acoustic bass is not a good option for his current life - apartment with close neighbors and he drives a small car. The electric upright offers all the right benefits; small and easy to transport, plugs into headphones for "silent" practice or a into an amplifier for public performance, and it (this particular one) has a very rich bass sound plucked (with the fingers) or bowed - both of which he was able to try during this visit. Three more benefits of this beau