Hello and Welcome to my little piece of the Internet.

Wish You Were Here. Man, I love that song and the album Pink Floyd created to tell a lasting story.

My name is Gary McNeel, Jr. and I live in Houston, Texas, USA. I have never been one for documenting my life, never consistently kept a diary. Here is a loose attempt at writing down some of my reflections on the years and the future.

Music

I love music and in 2005 picked up the guitar. I previously played violin, but that was 35 years ago. The music I primarily listen to is Classic 60's and 70's Rock, with a smattering of other stuff including Jazz, Classical, Blues. I love instrumental music that you can get lost in, listening to the nuances. I do not like techno-synthisized stuff that just has a metronome beat and is looped. No Justin Timberlake for me, though it has it's place for those who like it. No, I like music where, as you listen to it over the years, you hear different sounds, like a fret buzz on a guitar part or a miss played drum strike. The human imperfections that make music so perfect. My favorite group of all time is Pink Floyd (in particular the guitar work of David Gilmour) and I will be writing more about them. I also like the Moody Blues, Santana, Caravan, Arc Angeles, Stevie Ray Vaughn and more...

Jurassic Bug

She came here as a dented and beat up 1973 VW Beetle. She is being converted into a Baja Bug. I hope to have her ready for the 2009 Houston Art Car Show. My son and I have a paint scheme ready to go. She needs a new engine, maybe tranny and I need to finish the interior. more...

Funny Stuff

I like funny stuff and like to laugh. Maybe to much sometimes, but I have never seen an epitaph that said, "He laughed to much". Maybe mine will. more...