Doesn’t EVERYBODY Practice Guitar In Their Bikini?
House Style, Songwriting | Posted by Jannie on 18 August 2010 @ 6:29 PM 42 Comments
I feel soooo good!
I have all 3 song charts printed out beautifully for the studio tonight, thanks to the library.
Thank You, Library!
Thank You, God.
And how are YOU, my wonderful blog reader?
Can you see the corners above and below are actually the same one?
Yep! Above was 1997.
Below was yesterday. (by iPhone 3GS)
Jim, Darling — if you are reading this, (you ARE reading this, arent you?!) Thank you for all the work you’ve done on this beautiful room. And house.
You are an AMAZING, AMAZING person! And dearer to me each day.
I know I have my less than stellar moments, but I’m still awfully glad you’re the one I’m with, and plan to be with ’til the end of time!!!
Okay, heard enough mushy stuff?
About this corner…
It’s in a room we added onto our house and recently remodeled into what will be the master bedroom.
Really liking the new stone tile. Such a great color, only needs sweeping twice a year! 
Poor old carpet had seen its day. We are totally not ”carpet people.” Are you?
Hey, did you notice the sweet Sisterly Person outside the window in the 1997 corner picture? She was visiting from Canada that spring.
She was 19 then. And I 33.
And guess what??
“Let’s Drink Up The Stars” is now offcially a love song, for my Jimmy! The studio deadline really helped me get that tune in shape. And thanks, Lane — no more “day dancing down to dark!” in the song. Great call!!
I look forward to singing you all a new song on video and posting it soon! On my next great hair day.
Whoo-hoo!!
So, tonight, songs for my two favorite people — Jimmy and our child who goes sailing like a ship out on the sea.
Hey! I have a 3rd photo of the room that could round this post out…
That was last summer.
But wait, I may have a 4th photo up my sleeve. (And a fifth under the seat!) 
Now, THAT’S a cool picture to have — 1995, Jim doing trim. Baseboard, looks like.
And Dudes, I have about 700 more old photos to scan and post for you. So stay tuned!
With loving funsterment,
Jannie
xoxo
On 18 August 2010 at 6:38 pm Luisa Doraz said,
You are tooooo cool
On 18 August 2010 at 8:29 pm Keith said,
Hello Jannie!
These photos are awesome! Isn’t it cool to look back and see all the changes that have been made? Thanks for sharing this part of your life.
To answer the question you entitled this post with…Well, uh no. I’ve never practiced my guitar while in my bikini. I must admit that I don’t own a bikini, but wouldn’t that make for an interesting blog post (with photo of course) over at my place? LOL Hmmmm
On 18 August 2010 at 8:48 pm Anne Bender said,
Wooo Weeee! Look at that hot mama in the bikini strumming on her gee-tar!
My mom was forever drawing up plans to remodel this room and that.
I’ve only gone so far as to repaint some rooms. The kitchen is next, but it’s a bit intimidating with all those cabinets and appliances and stuff. But the colors are so pretty… and I really want my light yellow kitchen.
And how lucky you both are doing and taking care of each other like you do.
.-= Anne Bender´s last blog ..The Wedding- 10 Years in the Making =-.
On 18 August 2010 at 9:12 pm Daisy said,
Hi Jannie! You sound so happy in this post. I like that!
Great photos to show your progress, where you’ve been and where you are now. So glad to hear your songs are progressing the way you wish too. Looking forward to hearing you sing on video again. Hope you are having a great week! Hugs from Daisy!
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Monday Colors – Orange =-.
On 18 August 2010 at 9:36 pm Tony Single said,
And eyes clunked out of the heads of menfolk everywhere.
Nope, I don’t practice guitar in my bikini because A) I don’t know how to play a guitar, and B) I look sooo-ooo good in a bikini that even blind women weep. Hey, why are they weeping?
Now, is that a carpet I spy on Jim? I’m impressed. I can’t even grow that much hair on my face! Jealous. So jealous.
On 18 August 2010 at 10:36 pm Jingle said,
wow,
u rock!
On 18 August 2010 at 10:37 pm Jingle said,
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/haiku-struggle-plus-belated-birthdays-awards/
visit three friends,
get three awards…
Cheese!
Would you help please?
Happy Bare Fair Day!
On 18 August 2010 at 10:37 pm Davina said,
Looking forward to hearing your songs, Jannie. What will you be wearing?
On 18 August 2010 at 10:46 pm Talon said,
Congrats on the songs! That’s awesome! You must be so excited!
Can’t wait to hear your new stuff, Jannie.
.-= Talon´s last blog ..Liar- Liar =-.
On 19 August 2010 at 12:00 am G-Man said,
This may sound strange coming from a Burly Biker Dude, but Jannie…
There can never be TOO Much mushy stuff when it comes to love. For you to publicly display and tout your Love of your Man is refeshing and Fantastic!
I hope that Your Jimbo knows that he is THE Luckiest Bastard on the Planet!
I truely admire a Love like you 2 have.
You are such a Great human being M’Lady Funster…
You Rock Austin City Limits, and half of the next county!!!
Galen
On 19 August 2010 at 12:21 am desk49 said,
Nice job on the room
Not sure what more to say
before and after
some time lapsed views
things change in 13 years
.-= desk49´s last blog ..Rose- =-.
On 19 August 2010 at 3:20 am SnaggleTooth said,
Wow, has that corner come a long way!
I see the guitar chair’s become a bit softer…
I hate bare skin on the guitar, cause it sticks n I chafe n get blisters! i even wear a fuzzy arm cuff cus I get strum blisters from the top edge if the guitars when I don’t- I prefer to play standing up, myself.
Have fun getting those tracks down-
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Troll Alien =-.
On 19 August 2010 at 4:57 am secret agent woman said,
I love before and afters of remodeling. And glad the song-writing is going well.
.-= secret agent woman´s last blog ..This was only part of what made the day a difficult one =-.
On 19 August 2010 at 7:15 am Lynn said,
No guitar playing here, clothed or unclothed.
Neat pics!
On 19 August 2010 at 9:18 am Ryan said,
Hey you funster over there. Fun recording with you yesterday. Keep up the good work!
On 19 August 2010 at 12:31 pm Jannie said,
Thank you everybody for “sutch grate kommints.”
Kelly and I are about to go shopping, so I’ll speak to all you sweeties later.
xoxo
On 19 August 2010 at 1:51 pm sheila said,
I’m a carpet person who is about to reform herself, lol. I’m contemplating taking up the carpet, but who knows. I say that every year, then winter comes, lol.
I noted that the bikini jannie and the jannie in the photo on the shelf are almost exactly the same post (head shot wise). Did you notice that?
On 19 August 2010 at 2:00 pm Dr. J said,
LOL!! I guess I’ve played guitar in and out of most everything, but I do hate when the box sticks to my skin
On 19 August 2010 at 3:30 pm william said,
better that than naked playing a banjo lol
nice pics ..
On 19 August 2010 at 4:24 pm Lance said,
Hey Bikini Girl,
Hmmm…I once wore a bikini (am I really admitting that here???), although I was not playing an instrument (I know…I’m a slacker…)
Hey, is that Starbucks you are enjoying in the circa yesterday picture? Does coffee help in song writing (and song-singing)??
Jimmy…he’s the man!!!
Okay…over and out…I’m off to dig out that bikini and guitar…
On 19 August 2010 at 4:25 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
Nice call, Sheila; had to go back and scope that out,
and yes, the two head shots are soooo similar.
Love to see that Biker Galen, mr. G-man hisself
is just as much of a sentimentalist as Lance and
I, and even Lane on a good day. Hey, that would
make a good TV series; THE SENTIMENTALIST,
starring Michael C, Hall and Tina Fey.
Those Remodel ReDo shots you share really
are the hare’s whiskers, the hornet’s knees.
And of course, Jim the magnificent, back in ‘95
not only was doing trim, but was trim; love that
car salesman tan too. Ten cheers for Jim’s
hammer, and five bags of nails to jingle,
and a load of lumber just for fun!
Jannie, I swear, you minx you. You are about
the only person on the planet of the blond
female persuasion to play her guitar in a
bikini, be sexy as hell, and yet present it
as a wholesome enterprise. But being a
man, I live for those bare midriff and
bikini shots. They seem to improve my
metabolism. Hope old Lane reads his
shout out accolade from you. Surely
Shirley, he will. More congrats on finishing
the songs, and sing the dickens out of
them soon, and oh yeah, we all will be
champing at our restraints waiting to
hear the funstering results.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Its Not Quite a Game =-.
On 19 August 2010 at 4:30 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
THE ADVENTURES OF BLUE BUNNY IN FUNSTERLAND.
Yup, BB, now that you are doing these daily
costume changes, you have changed the whole
notion of what a rabbit can be, should be, or
might be. What you are, son, is terrific. We
Funsters are so pleased to remake your
acquaintance as you whip those new
hare-personas on us. Keep after it there,
Mr. azure hare, we can certainly dig it.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Its Not Quite a Game =-.
On 19 August 2010 at 4:58 pm desk49 said,
You did ask a question
To it I did not reply
So I think I’ll repost
before saying goodbye
Doesn’t EVERYBODY Practice Guitar In Their Bikini?
LOL NO Thank God I don’t even own a bikini
.-= desk49´s last blog ..Rose- =-.
On 19 August 2010 at 5:13 pm vered | blogger for hire said,
Love the bikini photo!
On 19 August 2010 at 6:39 pm Mama Zen said,
I love that floor!
On 19 August 2010 at 7:28 pm TheWeyrd1 said,
I have never played guit-fiddle in my bikini. Nor will I now that I can not fit in my bikini anymore. Regarding all the house remodeling. If you get it all just perfect, why would you wanna move back to the great white north??? BTW, I’ll be passing through Austin the weekend of the 21st-ish of October for my mom’s 75th b-day.
On 19 August 2010 at 8:23 pm Chris Edgar said,
No, I’m not a carpet person either. I’m a wooden floor person, for the purely utilitarian reason that it’s easier to clean up stuff that gets spilled on it. If there really were stain- or spill-proof carpets out there I would consider a conversion. As long as I didn’t have to take conversion classes — I’m not that committed to it.
On 19 August 2010 at 9:05 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Doraz — Really? I’m TOO cool? Well, I better back off on my coolness, wouldn’t want anybody to get chilly from my coolness.
Hey Dearest Keith — Lance has a bikini! Doesn’t he??
You sure made me smile with your comment. And I LOVE sharing the bofore and after pix, glad you enjoy them.
Dearest Anne, wasn’t I silly in that pic? I don’t even remember Jim taking that. I think a light yellow kitchen sounds very cheery, if not a daunting task moving all that stuff (just paint partway down the wall!)
Dearest Daisy — I hope I don’t sound sad in my other posts, do I?
Yes, I was soooo happy, and we got some good work done on those 2 tunes! Yep — having a great week! And you??
Dearest Tony, Tony, Tony, ye made me laught and laugh and laugh with that comment. Making women weep. Yes, Jim is a hirsute individual, ain’t he? And pretty cute to all who know and love him, which are many.
Dearest Jingle, Bare Fair day! You are ever the poet. And yes, I will go visit three peeps on that link. But I find it too hard to keep up with awards, so forgive me if I bow out of those. But I love YOU!
Dearest Davina. I’m not sure if you meant what I’d be wearing in the studio or for my video good-hair day. Well, last night I wore jeans and a pink draped top. And for the video I’ll most likely wear my blue chiffon. Fully clothed!
Ahh, thanks sweet Talon. It was neat in the studio last night. George had great ideas to change up the form of the Drink Stars tune. And it got real jazzy! I likes me some jazz.
Dearest Burly Biker Dude, G-man of Michigan Highway Harley fame, ahhhh, that is very very nice of you to say. Jim and I both thank you. We certainly have our days, but overall very lucky, yes. And YOU — big biker guy, are an Excellent Human too. Looking forward to putting up a 55 next week!
Dearest Ellis, 13 years indeed. Many saw blades gone through, cans of paint, and buckets and buckets of saw and drywall dust. Shoulda set up a 13 year time-lapse camera.
Dearest Snaggle, yes, that corner’s come a long way, Baby! And funny thing is I never had gotten around to making a big foam cushion for the window seat as I’d envisioned. Just as well – nice closet there now. I am weirdly a non-sweaty person so bare skin on guitar not much of an issue for me. It WAS fun last night. And before we go in next time we’ll actually rehearse!
Dearest Secret Agent Woman, in the back of my mind is an idea to start a separate page on this blog for house before and afters. Possibly. Maybe. Or maybe I’ll just go and make soem donuts instead.
Dearest Lynn, thanks! I laughed when I found that old photo of me and guitar. So silly, I am. So very very silly sometimes.
Dearest Ryan!!! Hey — it was fun last night and you SO ROCKED those tracks. Drink Up The Stars is totally Stellar — which is good for a star song, and all! Looking forward to more great tune time.
Dearest Sheila, that ’s true — carpet is nice on the toesies in cooler temperatures. We like to eat in almost ever room in the house. And the pet puke and such was not kind. Yes, I actually did notice my matching picture poses! Looks pretty narcissictic, eh??!
Dearest Dr. J. Always great to see you, Sir! As I mentioned to Snaggle above, I am a non-sweaty type (which means I’m supposed to live not as long as my non-sweaty counterparts) so I don’t get that sticky feeling.
Dearest William, naked banjo playing, eh? Do you know some of them types?? I suppose at a nudist colony one would see plenty of that.
Dearest Lance of the golden tiaras, and I’m sure a nice bikini too. That was actually a coffee from the grocery store. H.E.B. Nice coffee, organic decaf. I picked it up after I dropped Kelly for her gymnastics camp in the morning. And it was soooo tasty!! Yes, coffee helps in almost everything music, and life wise!!
Dearest Glenn, the sentimentalist — he always gets his girl. Or guy, as the case may be. Jimmy has nails that jingle jangle jingle indeed!
Oh yes, very very wholesome here always. 
BB is so glad to remake your aquaintance too! 
Dearest Ellis — let me guess, you’re a Speedo guy!
But are you a carpet guy?? That was a question too. 
Dearst Vered — wasn’t I cheeky in that? And so silly!
Dearest Mama Z! And guess what it’s called “oaklie” so I guess it comes from your neck of the woods.
Dearest Weyrdie — cool! I’ll be here then. Coffee or beer, eh? Hey, it will be very very hard leaving Austin for Canada. I’d just as soon sell the house up there now. But we’ll see how it all plays out!
Dearest Chris — yes!!! Hardwood tile cleams up so easily. I’d just as soon never have carpet again. Maybe throw rugs. Stain master and such, never had that kind of carpet. Had a stain resistant sofa once — it felt like sitting on a teflon pan! ;0
xoxoxoxoxoxo
On 19 August 2010 at 10:00 pm Alice Audrey said,
We aren’t carpet people, either. We’re area rug people.
On 19 August 2010 at 10:03 pm Patricia said,
Have never owned a bikini even in my prime…I like to swim and a one piece is the best!
We are not carpet people….unless they are like bath mats that go in the washer – too many allergies.
Love the pictures of that corner of the room and Jim’s fine figure…
Looking forward to the songs.
I used to get up very early in the morning and practice piano…In my PJs – this gave siblings a chance to get out of the bathroom and dressed and I did not need to share the space with those folks…
On 20 August 2010 at 1:39 am Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
I don’t have a guitar or a bikini, thank God! Oh and how about we get those songs on every starbucks cup in the world? I’m putting out my request to the Universe. I find Davina lol funny.
On 20 August 2010 at 5:07 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. loved the pictures .. had to glance yesterday and come back today – and noted that .. does your plectrum pluck .. do the bikini strings make good sounds? And yes .. I did spot little sister in the background!
What a brilliant man your Jim is – excellent work he does .. long may the Master Bedroom remain one .. and you enjoy many happy nights in there .. even if you only sweep twice a year!
BB looks good .. I sure hope he’s caught that horsie by now?
Enjoy the rest of the studio process and here’s to hearing the songs sung here – happy days …. oxoxo Hilary
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Under Sea Sussex – Tompot Blenny- Piddock- Devonshire Cup Corals and Jewel Anemones =-.
On 20 August 2010 at 11:08 am Jannie said,
Dearest Alice Audrey — we even had to chuck out all our area rugs eventually — pets. Puppies. You get the picture. Oh well…
Dearest Patricia, do you get to swim much these days? I do love a nice dip in the lake. I still own a bikini but mostly wear what Kelly calls my “old lady skirt.”
Dearest Bold Tess — they put songs on Starbucks cups? Lyrics, you mean? I rarely go to SB now. Usually mke my own coffee at home. And had gotten that cup from the the grocery the other day. Thanks, sweetie, your support and enthusiam are ever appreciated. Yes, Davina is funny. And deep too. I am so lucky to know you both!! Well, not only know you — but call you both friend.
Dearest Hilary, you made me look up plectrum. Hey — I’d forgotten that term, more widely called a “pick” these days! Nope, I am a fingerstyle-ian. Oh, poor BB he’s been chasing that stallion all over the prairie these past 2 days. But Linda is helping him today (she came up from San Antonio stowed away on a turnip truck.) So maybe they will rope that wild horsie! Not going back in to teh studio for another few weeks. I have a lot more work to do first, guitar learning mostly. Yes, my Jimmy’s quite a guy for sure!!!
xoxoxoxoxooxoxo
On 20 August 2010 at 11:42 am Heff said,
No, most women DON’T play guitar in their bikini, but they SHOULD !
On 20 August 2010 at 11:58 am Linda said,
Hmm, don’t play guitar, and wouldn’t be caught alive or dead in a bikini. Always had too much of some stuff and not enough of other for that. That’s a great pic of you, though, interesting outfit for guitar practice. I’d be chilly inside in a swimsuit with the A/C on.
Always enjoy your pics.
On 20 August 2010 at 2:41 pm moondustwriter said,
In California, we do everything in a bikini – just sayin
you go girl – hope the recording goes well.
Love from the Moon
On 20 August 2010 at 4:06 pm dustus said,
After reading this Bikini-Guitar post, I have to admit we have something in common…. we both use the library. lol
Have a great weekend, Jannie. cheers!
On 20 August 2010 at 5:13 pm Jannie said,
Whoa Dearest Heff! You’re back!!! I think the skin lured you in?
Thinking of that scene in Forrest Gump now — NO clothes with her guitar.
Dearest Linda, looking back I have NO recollection of having that photo taken.
But by the open window screen I guess it was a nice spring day,no A/C or heating on. I lOVE that time of year!! So glad dear you enjoy my pix. I LOVE posting them (as may be becoming apparent,) 
Dearest MoodDust — I LOVE your CA bikini attitude!!! Just be sure to use sunscreen, okay. And OMG — I LOVE how I just typoed your name!!! you are for sure GOOD mood dust!
Dearest Dustus. Yep, our latest printer broke and the library is so close I didn’t even bother getting a new one. Plus,that ink is so freaking expensive. Forgetabouit!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
On 21 August 2010 at 10:38 pm Rose said,
I haven’t warn a bikini since I was 19. lol
Great to hear that Let’s Drink Up The Stars is officially a love song for Jimmy.
On 21 August 2010 at 11:10 pm Alice Audrey said,
Even then, I think I’d just replace the area rugs. I love them.
On 22 August 2010 at 7:38 am magiceye said,
this is so cool!!!
On 30 August 2010 at 5:49 pm Jannie said,
Hey, thanks, Ladies.
xoxo