No thanks Don - I played a gig last night and was longing for my bed - how you can do the gig you do is amazing (night after night). Hope you are feeling better!

It helps that it is the only thing I really have to do all day! I can sleep until I wake up in the mornings. I'm now checking my forums and then will eat a leisurely breakfast. Normally then I would decide between fishing and golf, but I have been pretty much slowed down on those for the past two months because of health. That leaves just the music and I thank God I have that!

Mark is absolutely correct. If it were not for the ladies, most of us would be out of business. The ladies enjoy hearing us sing and play, they love to dance and party, they love singing along with us. The guys, well they're in the audiences because of the ladies. For the most part, they could care less about the music. They would would rather watch TV sports, drink beer, fart, belch and eat fattening food than dance with the ladies. Yes, there are exceptions, but they tend to be rare. I always performed for the ladies and they were usually the ones dropping the money in the tip jar. And I loved it when those ladies came up to me, gave be a big hug and kiss, and told me how much they enjoyed my performances. I sure do miss that part about being on stage.

Now, I play in my office, just to keep busy during the winter months. When warm weather rolls around in about a month and a half, I'll be on that sailboat sailing over the horizon to Saint Somewhere while sipping on a tall glass of Jim Beam Honey Bourbon. Oh Yeah!

All the best,

Gary

I absolutely hate that some think this stereotype is typical, or normal. I can't even begin to comment further, except to say that my view from the stage has never looked like that.

+++1

chas

Dave and Chas, obviously, you guys didn't realize I was being facetious.

Sure glad I drink,

Gary

I play music because I can't seem to stop playing music. I've tried, but it keeps drawing me back.

Whatever I play music all my negative emotions are gone.
When I Play I am happy – music is my love and my friend.

John C.

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