Murph Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Not gigging tonight, could have worked a deal but didn't like it. Haven't had a drop to drink in almost 9 years, so I have no plans to go to jail tonight. Years ago I think I actually TRIED... Wife is out of town with an ill family member, I'm thinking about calling a hooker. Those of you gigging and/or going out into the asylum be careful, God Bless and looking forward to whatever 2019 has to offer. Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Ummm...maybe go back to drinking, Murph. You'll need to be high to get the hooker's look of disappointment out of your head. For the new year I'm just going to rearrange my bad habits, but I really hope to improve my guitar playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 For the new year I'm just going to rearrange my bad habits, but I really hope to improve my guitar playing. That sounds like a worthy goal. Think I'll adopt that one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Always stay off the road on 'amateur night' and don't drink enough these days for it to matter. Probably sleep the New Year in, unless wake up for a bathroom call at midnight - the party animal of yesteryear has been tamed. I rather like the notion of working on improved playing in 2019, but gave up extravagant resolutions in favor of more modest ambitions (stay out of trouble in general, and such...) about 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 We got around it all by having our get together last night. Also an opportunity to unveil our newly tiled back porch floor. We had the old wood stove fired up and it was downright comfy. I, however, do not waste time making resolutions - moderate or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Last time I saw midnight on New Years was in the mid-eighties. I just don't mark man-made 'special' days or seasons at all...except NGDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Not even my birthday. I heard Jay Thomas say he tried to live at least part of every day like he was on vacation. I like that path. At the end of every day I strive to get into my sweats and sneakers as quickly as I can. I celebrate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holiday Hoser Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I have load of fireworks from the indian reservation I plan to explode at Midnight. Already have my buddy Jack by my side as well as my trusty Hummingbird. LOOK OUT NEIGHBORS Merry New Year Everybody! Holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2001 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I try not to make promises I cannot keep and resolutions that I will not see thru. Having said that, I have just put a recumbent tadpole trike on order today as an exercise regimen. I've quit cigs after 30+ years of smoking (11 months now) and I need to firm up. It is my hope that renewed vigor will have a cascading effect on my health and interests. Best wishes to All, be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 I've quit cigs after 30+ years of smoking (11 months now) TODAY is 11 years for me. My last cigarette was driving home from a New Years gig in the early morning of Jan. 1 2008. I lit my last, threw the rest out the window, and haven't had one since. I smoked a LOT and enjoyed every one along with freight trains of beer. Gave up the beer Feb. of 2010. I was WAY past due. Best of luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Happy New Year all... I quit cigs. A week ago before I went to London. Been a good boy this week, and just got back to the states last night. Patch and Gum - it ain’t easy. Time to lose weight. I’m 6’ and 208, and I should be 190 tops. Time to feel better. Time to act. By the way, N.O. Tom on Denmark street was a nice little place. I enjoyed talking with the owner, and I almost bought a Gibson Mandolin there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Sal- When it comes to cigs it's far less pressure on one's self to stop than to quit! …. one day at a time ……... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 I almost bought a Gibson Mandolin.... Almost doesn't count. Pull that trigger ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Happy new year, Murph! A fellow sober rover here...quit booze in Sept 2017 and smoking a year ago. I was long past due, too. I loved both and had a wild ride for 20yrs but appreciate sobriety and sanity. I studiously avoided NYE gigs for a long time, but the last two years I've taken bookings and have really enjoyed the shows. Last night was no exception, so much fun... thankfully an audience of a more mature stripe who, whilst amply alcoholically enhanced, weren't throwing hands and puking in handbags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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