Huge news here. Especially since it is local music. A major loss.
277 2017-04-08 16:37:04
Topic: Now it is official. I am retired (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yesterday was my last day at Frito Lay. I am retired. Handed in my card key and gas credit card. The job was too draining and I couldn`t wait until I was 62. First on the agenda is to restring all my acoustic guitars. It has got to the point that I just can`t reach for another one. Then get some rest. Travel a little. Then find another job more age friendly. For now, I am still trying to get used to the fact that I don`t have to go in anymore. I signed off my route and cleaned out my truck. April 28th will officially be my last day. On April 29th (weather permitting), I am having a marshmallow toasting. Throwing all my work shirts in the firepit and burning them. The Genny will flow and the marshmallows will be plenty. The guitars will be playing. It is a distance but anyone is invited. I know it is far away but the invitation is open. Oh. Special thanks to everyone here. You have been there through the best and worst of times. You have all been great.
278 2017-04-08 16:19:11
Re: new member (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Congratulations.
279 2017-03-30 00:53:18
Re: Received the best news today. At work. (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
On the small car front, I am loving my Prius. With the back seat down (it folds flat) I could sleep back there. A couple guitars and some camping gear wouldn't be a problem. I'm averaging 44 mpg overall.
You'll get a premium price for your FJ I'm sure.
I have no intention of selling my FJ. I had a hard enough time finding it.I `m thinking Subaru Baja. 4 Wheel Drive. 4 doors. Tiny truck in the back. Winters up here can be challenging sometimes
280 2017-03-30 00:52:10
Re: Received the best news today. At work. (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
On the small car front, I am loving my Prius. With the back seat down (it folds flat) I could sleep back there. A couple guitars and some camping gear wouldn't be a problem. I'm averaging 44 mpg overall.
You'll get a premium price for your FJ I'm sure.
I have no intention of selling my FJ. I had a hard enough time finding it.I `m thinking Subaru Baja. 4 Wheel Drive. 4 doors. Tiny truck in the back. Winters up here can be challenging sometimes
281 2017-03-29 08:49:53
Re: Received the best news today. At work. (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
First thing I plan to do is sell my pickup and bike. Get a small car. Maybe do a bit of traveling. My car uses too much gas to do that on a regular basis. Most important. I want to get some rest. 13-14 hours a day gets a little tiring. Then look for a job more age appropriate. Either way, I am looking forward to it
282 2017-03-28 23:31:57
Topic: Received the best news today. At work. (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
As many know, I am due to retire on April 28th. Today, the "Big Boss" came over and informed me that I had 3 weeks vacation left. Then he asked me if I wanted the money and work. Or if I wanted to take the time off. That was a no brainer. So now My retirement is moved up to April 7th. The last 3 weeks are paid vacation. Only 8 more working days. I will still be employed until the 28th. I just won`t be working the last 3 weeks.
283 2017-03-27 23:33:37
Re: Happy NBGD to me! (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy NGD. If anyone can appreciate an NGD, it is me.
284 2017-03-27 00:43:29
Re: I swore I wouldn`t do this anymore.NGD (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I actually gave them all to my daughter. I am just borrowing them. There are a few she has to keep when I am gone. The rest, she can do what she wants to with. If I find a new one, it is automatically hers. A little more to it than that.
285 2017-03-26 14:13:38
Re: I swore I wouldn`t do this anymore.NGD (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thank you for posting the pics. If it wasn`t for the gold hardware, I wouldn`t have even noticed it. From 4 feet away, all the other guitars looked the same. This one stood out in the crowd. Like it had an aura around it. As soon as Chris saw it, she knew it was coming home with me. Lol.
286 2017-03-26 02:07:56
Topic: I swore I wouldn`t do this anymore.NGD (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
While in New Hampshire, I saw a Gretsch that stood out like a light. It was calling me. I have never seen this color combination. It also wasn`t so expensive that I am afraid to scratch it. Picture on facebook. Picture fairy. Please help.
287 2017-03-14 22:05:25
Re: White stuff falling out of the sky (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
We are getting buried here in Auburn right now. The wind is brutal too.
288 2017-03-11 12:28:36
Re: Badge Swapping (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That looks great. Great way to recycle the old name plate
289 2017-03-10 11:21:06
Re: NGD pending (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
TF-- thanx for posting the picture. Scott-- the body is chambered. Not hollow. Not quite solid. Everyone-- Thanx for all the compliments. 7 more weeks, I will have time to work on and play all these toys. For what it`s worth-- this plays like a dream. Just have to get used to playing electric again.
290 2017-03-09 12:31:50
Re: NGD pending (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Picture fairy. Please help. UPS delivered it yesterday.
291 2017-03-07 10:26:59
Re: AND ANOTHER PENDING NGD (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy NGD. Then again. I have never heard of a sad NGD.
292 2017-03-06 02:05:49
Topic: NGD pending (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It should be here on Friday. This time it is a Gretsch White Penguin. When retirement comes, I will probably be doing this less and less. If I am going to cut down, I may as well do it in style.
293 2017-03-05 12:16:10
Re: Beamer's Birthday (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy Birthday Scott.
294 2017-02-27 10:15:08
Re: CHORDIESTOCK V - 3/16/17 - 3/19/17 (60 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If there is something going on in May or June, I may be able to attend. If it is within a reasonable driving distance. I won`t be working. I will definitely have some free time.
295 2017-02-22 00:15:50
Re: No problems with this offer.... (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
What would I do. Lol
296 2017-02-19 17:07:57
Re: I can`t get myself to play. (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
3 beers this whole weekend. Did some playing. Practiced some lead parts. The music was flowing. Looking forward to retirement. Even if it is temporary. Things are starting to look up. Thanks to everyone for all the support. My friends here all have my back too. That helps a lot. It is great to see a new beginning on the horizon. No more beating myself up
297 2017-02-14 01:53:13
Re: I can`t get myself to play. (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Russell_Harding wrote:
Don't know if this is going to help but I quit drinking about 7 years ago not because I wanted to but my doctor on the advise of my landlord had me committed to the hospital for severe alcohol addiction I was told later I almost died, talk about a wake up call! I experienced the worst nightmares in my life for several days they had me under surveillance 24/7 after a week I was able to get out of bed with the help of a nurse and a walker so I walked up and down the corridors and steps gaining my balance back and little by little I started to feel better when I was released I had to do something and like you I was climbing the walls but I stuck to the diet soda and ate healthier meals and started to practice again and after a few months I was feeling normal again just had to develop new habits that were healthier. I can tell you it will not be easy, temptation will always be there but that's where you have to get stubborn and with me that experience in the hospital was one I NEVER wanted to feel again. Today I am in a top notch band with gigs upcoming I have good friends and I lost over 65 lbs on a diet the last 7 months so I feel good and look much better might even find a lady to share some time with that sure beats sitting around the TV
good luck and hang in there. Russell
My Girlfriend Chris rushed me to the hospital 2 weeks ago. That was a wake up call for me. Not planning on drinking anything until I find out what is going on.
298 2017-02-14 01:48:42
Re: I can`t get myself to play. (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This may help. I put in for retirement from my job today. 3 months left. Working 13-14 hours a day nonstop for years was starting to take its toll. I will get 2 weeks rest in May and start looking for a new job. Something a little more age friendly. Still holding off on any drinking. Trying to go all the way with this. Plus, I don`t want to end up like my father. He died in 1984. Nine months before he was going to retire. I still have a lot of life left in me. I was going to have a couple tonight to celebrate. I changed my mind. Hawiian Punch instead.
299 2017-02-13 15:44:21
Topic: I can`t get myself to play. (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have been trying to play. Just don`t have the energy to. I am used to grabbing certain beverages (Genny, Jack Daniels) when I do. Now it is juice or Diet Coke. Going from hours to about 20 minutes when I do. This change of habits isn`t all it`s cracked up to be. No energy to do much of anything.
300 2017-02-12 20:14:23
Re: 60'S MUSIC QUIZ (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Aced it. 30 out of 30. Some were process of elimination. Singing the song in my head. Plus some lucky guesses.