hey do you know a good way to practice when you are away from the guitar for a LOOOOOOOOONG time? because i don't know what to do while my guitar has been taken away from me for a while!!! what should i do?

I would say that the best thing you could do would be two write songs/backings/arrangements. You just need a computer to do that - and when thinking about it, the most aknowledged guitarist are the ones with great songs/backings...

Who knows - maybe this [involuntary?] separation from you guitar will be what sets you apart from other guitarists in the future...!

I need to learn to do this........maybe I should have my wife take my guitar away for a LOOOOOOOOONG time!!!

NAH!!!!

Sounds complicated - why don't you just send it to ME!?

No no, you've got enough guitars as it is..
I'll take care of it, no problem

What should you do? ... I suggest you apologize to your parents or wife. Promise to better yourself and never, ever pull the same stunt again and make your homework/move the lawn. Make an innocent look with tear filled eyes and beg.

thanks for all the suggestions!!!