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    RIP to an old friend

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    My duo partner of nearly 25-years passed-away this week.  Duane and I did many, many gigs together.  We played the Lee’s Summit Farmers Market for 8-years (every Saturday, weather permitting), along with festivals, wineries, fish fries..  He knew my original songs and I knew his.  If one of us forgot a line to our own song, the other likely knew it and filled in.   He had a stroke and a heart attack in Aug. 2022 and wasn’t getting-out very often.  He’d come to my weekly coffeehouse gig 2-3 times per month and I’d ask him if he wanted to play a few songs, but he didn’t play.  I called him every 3-4 weeks, just to check-in on him.  He had serious heart issues for years and was also diabetic.  Emailed him an April Fool’s joke and he called me and we laughed and talked.  He came out to my coffeehouse gig at the end of April.  I almost called him last week, but figured I’d do it later.  There was no later.  His wife called yesterday and said he passed-away on Tuesday……So, if there is something important that you’re meaning to do, DO IT!  No matter how young or old we are and no matter how healthy we are——tomorrow is not guaranteed……..I know we all realize that, but sometimes we need to be reminded.

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    Interesting Fake

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    Very likely “made in China.”  They had some ads on Facebook.  J200s and Doves, birds, j45s for $59.  They used the actual descriptions you find on sites like GC, Music Villa.  …..If it sounds “too good to be true,” it likely is.

    Appreciating how "non-musical" individuals provide necessary support for musicians

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    I admire your words about your mom.  It’s true that we often don’t realize what we have until it’s gone.  It’s especially true if we have good parents.  We just tend to take them for granted, because we can.   We know that they are there for us.  We know that they love us and sacrifice for us, because that’s simply what they do.   And then, without us even realizing it, all of those good values become part of who we are and we do the same with our own kids………I’m glad your mama meant so much to you.  I bet she’s smiling when she reads your words.

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    Retired but updating my resume so I can be semi retired

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    3 hours ago, merciful-evans said:

    I feel lucky. I walk as much as I reasonably can each day. I did 13,000 steps today. I am coping with the other bits and ailments but I really hope I can keep mobile. 

    I met a fellow on holiday earlier this year. He was older than me and was running further than I walk. He said he'd had a health scare and wound up in hospital. He got over feeling sorry for himself when he looked over the other patients. It drove him to get himself fit. It was inspiring, but I'm not sure that pounding pavements (well we were using running machines actually) is such a great idea. Walking feels safer.

    13,000 steps is excellent.  My wife and I typically walk 4-6 miles per day, everyday.  Numerous flights of stairs.  Plus we don’t live on junk food as we did years  ago.  Also, about 3-years ago I bought one of those Total Gyms that Chuck Norris advertises.  I use it 3-4 times per week for 10-12 minutes each time.  I used to weigh about 210.  Now I weigh 171.  I still eat big meals, but the food is healthy for me.  Lean meat and lots of veggies.  Eating right and doing regular exercise really does contribute to how good you feel.

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    Retired but updating my resume so I can be semi retired

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    1 hour ago, Whitefang said:

    Really, I had no difficulty in getting old.  It's getting older that's proving to be a challenge.  [wink]

    I envy the old man in that story.  Not that he's 102, but that he can walk two miles.  My spinal trouble leaves me unable to walk the length of my house easily(and painlessly).  And my house isn't all that big.  I really miss just walking around the block.

    Whitefang

    Staying active is “easier said than done.”  A back problem has an impact on everything you do.  Whenever I get a little kink in my back, I can’t even sit straight.   I dread dealing with what you describe..  I hope the pain subsides and you can get back to being more active.

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    Retired but updating my resume so I can be semi retired

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    33 minutes ago, DanvillRob said:

    I'm still in touch with several folk from my high school days.... but the number dwindles on a regular basis now!  

    My original band has only me left..... singer died over 30 years ago.... drummer died over 10 years ago and bass player died about 2 years ago!    Kinda scary!

    Yes!  It does get scary.  Getting old isn’t easy.   …..I read this article about a 102-year-old guy who lives in a coastal town in England and he walks along the beach and sea wall every morning.  He’s been doing it for over forty years.  It’s about a two-mile walk.  On his way back he stops at the coffeehouse.  His wife used to walk with him, but she passed-away at 94 in a car accident.  …Stay positive and keep pushing forward.

    We Lost Our Mojo...

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    Pictures and old videos can sure bring tears to our eyes.  It’s necessary to revisit them from time to time, but then we need to move on and make more memories…..I’m a good one to talk.  I can’t write about anything except memories.

    Retired but updating my resume so I can be semi retired

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    I’ll be retired 13-years next month.  Having a blast,  busier than ever, but it’s usually things I enjoy doing.  Everyday is the weekend.  If we’re lucky, we really do grow wiser as we grow older.  Little things that used to bother me mean very little now.  Basically, I just don’t give a crap about them anymore.  I think that I’ve finally matured into an adult.  Not saying I’ve grown-up.  It’s just that I understand what’s really important.   Hope I never grow-up.  That wouldn’t be any fun.  Everything for me now tends to revolve around family and playing music.  I’m pretty much where I want to be in life and I’m satisfied with who I am.  Wish I played guitar better, but I have one-hell-of-a-good-time just playing my coffeehouses, local festivals, and wineries.  Life ls good…….

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    R.I.P John Regan

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    On 4/8/2023 at 11:23 AM, Whitefang said:

    Never really heard of him, which really doesn't mean anything.  But the passing of a musician is always a loss to mankind.

    Rest In Peace Sir.

    Whitefang

    Same here…..The world needs more musicians.  RIP!

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