Down to 4 gigs before Xmas day. The saddest one is at a local hotel Christmas Eve. Same people come every year, because they have no one and nowhere else to go. Been going there for 30 plus years (used to play the lounge in college)and promised the owner (who passed away this year at 93) that I'd show up every year. Most are alone and alcoholic...but they're MY little band of drunks! Sadly, booze has ruined most of their lives, careers, marriages, etc.

Another reason to be thankful for what we have, including the friendships here.


"HAVE A HAPPY", everyone!


Russ


[This message has been edited by captain Russ (edited 12-23-2009).]