... and in the spirit of giving, I'm going to send some love to my good pal Dnj, whom I've been cyber blasting recently. Guys tease each other - we make fun of their mothers, their cars, their penis size, and yes, their KEYBOARDS! (and the fickle replacements thereof)

I Razz him publicly, but only because I love him as a friend, and respect him as an artist. Donny can fill a room with 400 dancers, feed them, entertain them, and leave them wanting more. He's in a semi retirement now, but his skills are still there, and when he CHOOSES to, he gets out there and shares his gifts with audiences who love his work.

We all tend to blow smoke on these forums. Makes us feel good. I do it, too, but THIS forum is a special place, and has been a part of my life for many, many years. I've made dear friends here, some I've never even met face to face, but that doesn't change the closeness we share.

I've seen Donny perform. I've sent him on gigs, when I needed a sub, I've filled in for him, dined with him, shared laughs with his amazing kids, and his wife (a REDHEAD!) and yup - I've sold him a BUNCH of keyboards. Lot's of us have been known to buy each others stuff, sometimes SEVERAL times. That's part of the fun.

So, this little love-fest/diatribe is my Christmas present to my gum-bah, Donny.

I'm a fan, a friend, a customer, a mentor, a colleague, and a forum bud forever!
I got your back, man - always take my posts with a few grains of salt, my friend.
You're the best!

(Now, please shut up about how much you love that EA7 - you KNOW it's not long for your world!!!!)