THANKS FOR THE INTERNET
As many of you know, I have had a hard time the past 3 years. Between kidney stones, testiculistis,a fall from a roof instigating 3 mini strokes, 2 broken ribs after a stunt gone bad, then losing my job because of the broken ribs- then contracting polymyalgia- it has been real fun. I have put on 30 plus pounds and my ego kinda went into the toilet.
Enter the internet. I found an old girl friend and come to find out- she was looking for me. We re established ties and now- she is my better half. Deb has beeen a god send.
We have been spending a lot of time doing things and getting even closer. Seems we like the same stuff and have similar skills.
Tonight we started to re upholster some sports car seats. We also put up a shelving unit for her crafting stuff.
Enter the internet again, one of my friends passed away and while trying to notify those who should be informed, I was able to find an old friend who I used to play in a band with. Seems he also was looking for me. Now, we are making plans to form a new band. He has been spending the past 20 plus years traveling and playing drums for Willie Nelson and others. He has been from shore to shore and now wants to play for the music.
I have dug out my old equipment and have been polishing my playing skills. Like riding a bike they say well, I am still falling down.
Thru this re connecting I also ran into an old dear friend who is suffering from MS. It hurts me to see him in this state and I can really feel what he has gone thru. He has lost his Job- family and it has also taken a great toll on his ego. Rick, you are still golden in my eyes. Hang in there bud , I'll help however I can.
Buzz
Enter the internet. I found an old girl friend and come to find out- she was looking for me. We re established ties and now- she is my better half. Deb has beeen a god send.
We have been spending a lot of time doing things and getting even closer. Seems we like the same stuff and have similar skills.
Tonight we started to re upholster some sports car seats. We also put up a shelving unit for her crafting stuff.
Enter the internet again, one of my friends passed away and while trying to notify those who should be informed, I was able to find an old friend who I used to play in a band with. Seems he also was looking for me. Now, we are making plans to form a new band. He has been spending the past 20 plus years traveling and playing drums for Willie Nelson and others. He has been from shore to shore and now wants to play for the music.
I have dug out my old equipment and have been polishing my playing skills. Like riding a bike they say well, I am still falling down.
Thru this re connecting I also ran into an old dear friend who is suffering from MS. It hurts me to see him in this state and I can really feel what he has gone thru. He has lost his Job- family and it has also taken a great toll on his ego. Rick, you are still golden in my eyes. Hang in there bud , I'll help however I can.
Buzz
posted by Buzz Smith at 6:57 PM
3 Comments:
Great to see you reconnecting to the joy of your playing.
Was just thinking about selling my drums last night as I haven't played in a band in about 8yrs.
Now I realize you just never know and I would still love to play again.
Thanks!
I'm glad to hear that you found someone again to spend good quality time with, only god know's what's good for you when you need it most. congrat's.
We hope to see you and Deb at the Gathering of the tribes in May.
Randy
Speaking of finding people you haven't seen in a while, I was a student of yours a looong time ago (1988-1989), and was wondering what had become of you.
You may or may not remember me: I took Kuntaw I and II at NMC, then had to drop out of school when I became too sick to continue.
(Actually, you might remember my sticks: I put red, yellow, and blue electrical tape on the grips so they wouldn't get mixed up with anyone else's)
-Bill Beaudette
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