Have to mention that Tinsley Ellis told a bit of a story before burning the house down with a rousing version of Freddie King's Hideaway... He said that one time when he was playing in Atlanta, he happened to be playing with his eyes closed, and another guitarist sneaked up on stage and just started playing...it was Dickey Betts! :laugh: Tinsley then mentioned that they had a great time, but couldn't say what they did after the show, because there were some kids in the crowd. :lol2: Betcha can't guess who clapped the loudest and yelled approval when he said, "Dickey Betts." :-p

Yes, Jim, Rainy looks fabulous. Sitting next to her last winter, I was comparing the size of our thighs (women!). And I was at my all time high at the time (you might recall). It's a slow process slimming down at this age but it's happening. Shorts that didn't go past my knees last summer are now fitting a little big. Think I'm gonna have to pass on the cruise, Kimberly, but thank you so much for the offer. Maybe I'll be able to catch up with you at the Winery if I can swing a ticket. Fighting for work is a drag. I've got a week to fill in for old boss' wife (who refuses to let me come back because she wants to save the money). She just retired at 75 from a NY City teacher's job with a very nice pension. The Dr. had promised that if I came back at any time, it would be, you know, off the b's, but he rescinded that yesterday. Of course, that'll screw with my pittance of an unemployment check. Have to remind myself to be grateful for whatever comes my way - sometimes it's very difficult. Life is difficult. Gotta remind myself also to keep it in the day. Have a good one. y'all.

Hey morning :sunny: coffee time.. I have been reading GB and it is very interesting this morning.. First Thanks bayoubluesrat for the Duane/Dickey/ABB etc article..loved it > You have been missed.. your gone for a long time and pop up with this great article.. very nice... stick around. Nic, Pam is having shoulder surgery ? Is it for her rotator ? When?? Oh Geez... I had that about 2 yrs ago.. I have two or three anchors in my shoulder and it was a difficult recovery.. I hope you are able to care for yourself more , Pam will want to help you ,but it will be difficult with the limited use of shoulder... She needs to do her PT faithfully ... My shoulder is so great now, you would never know I had it.. seems as if Pam and I have had the same health issues.. she had something with her ankle a while back ?? I also had a broken ankle right on the heels of my shoulder.. 😮 what a mess I was.. Bill took great care of me.. showering and washing my hair was the worse.. I also gained weight from lying around.. I think about 28 lbs.. I have since lost a total of 35 and have been called skinny ( once again LOL).. first time in yrs I wore a bikini... fun.. anyway Good Luck and let us know when the surgery is. Prayers positive and well wishes are always sent to you.. Kev ..how are you holding up ? All your friends are here for you.. Paulr :waving: Lizzie and Kimberly.. wow... sounds like a great night ahead..Lizzie I hope you can go .. Kimberly so nice of you.. I have gone on the cruise down the Hudson, not a Rock and Roll one.. It was for the launch at time of Tommy Hilfiger's "Freedom" fragrance.. It was magical... the view of THE CITY is unmatched and spectacular... and sailing up to Statue of Liberty is breathtaking.. To have a boat of good rock and roll .. sounds great... Try and go.. and tell us all about it.. 🙂 Have a wonderful day... mid week Wednesday.. another great day for the beach..to bad I have to work.. summertime is almost over... 😮 :dog: :angel: :inlove:

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Love this article from back in 2008... http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/Come%20and%20Go%20Blues_%20The%20Incredi/ :guitarist:

Hi Lizzy! Drop any man that doesn't like Dickey's music, it will never work!~ LOL It's Kimberly...if you would like to join us on August 11th Rock the River Cruise boat excursion (lots of cool guys will be on that boat trip for sure!) with The New Riders Purple Sage, going out of Pier 83 on 42nd Street on West Side boarding at 7:30 pm, let me know...I will be happy to treat and get you a ticket if you can make it and your back is up for it...3 hr cruise up down Hudson River and out by Statue of Liberty and up and down East River and back to the West Side Highway to dock back at 11:30 pm...you let me know...Love,Kimberly

That's what it's all coming to..... Last time I heard this sung, about a month back, I was being hearded to a shuttle bus to leave a concert I was loving because someone I thought that loved me would not, could not allow me to go inside myself, by myself and let myself float with the music. He felt "left out". No one will ever do that to me again. As described by Ghandi, this is not "love". It is selfish and self serving. It is not finding joy in what the person you love finds to be most joyful.

Great stuff Pintobean!!!!! Glad you had a Goodtime Rick. Thanks for the well wishes sent my way. I am feeling better each day. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin's Grandmother. Please keep Danny, Debby and the Toler Family in your Thoughts and Prayers!. Peach.

So sorry to read this brother Tennkev... 😥 (((((Sending Thoughts and Prayers))))) to you and your family bro... Very sad as well to read about DDT... 😥 Hoping Brother Nic is still hangin in there and fightin' as well... Sending him ((((Healing Vivibes and Prayers)))) too...