My earliest recollection of playing the uke was in the 6th grade. Since then, I had always been involed with music somehow from intemediate band (trombone), high school band, nightclub & mobile disc jockey, & "pretending" to sing falsetto (got into Frank B. Shaners contest 3 times, but never placed). What made me pickup the uke again was all due to co-worker friend of mine. He plays music with local groups and at various local clubs around town. All we would do is sit around and talk about music and his instruments. Since then I had aquired at least 7 ukes, but currently have 3.