I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything, and several of my friends here have asked me where I've been.... what's going on.... etc. So, I'll try to explain what's been happening in as few sentences as possible.
Let me start by saying I have missed you all very much. I have tried to drop by from time to time, usually for just a couple of minutes to try and catch up on what (and who) is new. But, for the most part, I simply haven't had the time.
My work has been unbelievably time consuming since June. I've been handed a new role along with my other duties and it has caused an unreal increase in my workload. That, along with the long commute, has me at my wit's end.
Most of you know that I've spent the better part of my life as a musician. Well, I noticed last spring that playing my guitar was becoming somewhat difficult and painful. At my age, I expected as much. But around the latter part of July, I found out I am in the early stages of arthritis in my hands. I was nearly devastated. But I'm much better now. I'm dealing with the fact that, as the months go by, my hands are actually getting stiffer and my fingers do not bend like they used to. So much so, that I sold my "Sweetheart". My '58 Strat. I know some of you are thinking "Oh my GOD! Nooooo!" But don't feel bad. I wanted it to go to someone who would appreciate and could use it to make some sweet sounds. Besides, I got a butt load of money for it. Enough that Christy and I are very, very close to b eing totally debt free. I've decided to go back to the drums. I'm getting my old set out of storage and dusting them off. I'll play them until my wrists and elbows start hurting too much and then I'll think of something else.
Now on to happier things. Most of you have heard me gush about my wonderful Christy on more that one occasion. We've been together for almost 6 years now and we are more in love now than we have ever been. And on December 15th, 6 years to the day after we first met face to face, we're making it official. Yes, we're getting MARRIED! We're having a civil ceremony in a beautiful cabin in the Smokey Mountains just outside Gatlinburg, TN. Then we're going on a week-long honeymoon. We're staying on the beach at Hilton Head, SC. We both are so excited and happy. It's like my dreams are coming true. Even with everything else that's happened to me, this makes up for all of it.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know what I've been up to and what's going on. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to drop by and post a little more often. But in case I go missing again, at least you'll know...... I'm smiling most of the time (even in my sleep).
Let me start by saying I have missed you all very much. I have tried to drop by from time to time, usually for just a couple of minutes to try and catch up on what (and who) is new. But, for the most part, I simply haven't had the time.
My work has been unbelievably time consuming since June. I've been handed a new role along with my other duties and it has caused an unreal increase in my workload. That, along with the long commute, has me at my wit's end.
Most of you know that I've spent the better part of my life as a musician. Well, I noticed last spring that playing my guitar was becoming somewhat difficult and painful. At my age, I expected as much. But around the latter part of July, I found out I am in the early stages of arthritis in my hands. I was nearly devastated. But I'm much better now. I'm dealing with the fact that, as the months go by, my hands are actually getting stiffer and my fingers do not bend like they used to. So much so, that I sold my "Sweetheart". My '58 Strat. I know some of you are thinking "Oh my GOD! Nooooo!" But don't feel bad. I wanted it to go to someone who would appreciate and could use it to make some sweet sounds. Besides, I got a butt load of money for it. Enough that Christy and I are very, very close to b eing totally debt free. I've decided to go back to the drums. I'm getting my old set out of storage and dusting them off. I'll play them until my wrists and elbows start hurting too much and then I'll think of something else.
Now on to happier things. Most of you have heard me gush about my wonderful Christy on more that one occasion. We've been together for almost 6 years now and we are more in love now than we have ever been. And on December 15th, 6 years to the day after we first met face to face, we're making it official. Yes, we're getting MARRIED! We're having a civil ceremony in a beautiful cabin in the Smokey Mountains just outside Gatlinburg, TN. Then we're going on a week-long honeymoon. We're staying on the beach at Hilton Head, SC. We both are so excited and happy. It's like my dreams are coming true. Even with everything else that's happened to me, this makes up for all of it.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know what I've been up to and what's going on. Hopefully, I'll have a chance to drop by and post a little more often. But in case I go missing again, at least you'll know...... I'm smiling most of the time (even in my sleep).
