The day the music died

[SILVERGUN]

Well friends, it's been a while. I'm posting this here because I wanted to explain why I probably will not be completing the Trem-O-King this year and in general where my head is. (for anyone who might be wondering, "what happened to SG?")
My best friend, drummer, driver, barista, pretzel, pizza and hoagie runner and all around inspiration left this world on Aug. 23rd of 2022
I didn't realize the impact it would have on me. I have walked, ran, bicycled, slept, constructed stuff and nothing has made this any easier.
All of his drums are just where he left them and I have no more business to conduct in that room without him.
There are piles of amps, speakers, cables and guitars but there is no one there to play them for and/or with.
It is ok. I will be ok. I have chosen to make a conscious decision to preserve my hearing for the last half of my life. My rock star days are over.


I have re-kindled my love for the game of pool and have re-joined the local APA (after a 15 year hiatus). I have been practicing relentlessly and have shifted my energy to this new/old hobby.
When I'm shooting pool I'm not thinking about anything but shooting pool and there is a beauty in that which I cannot ignore. I don't drink much and I enjoy beating up on the local drunks who think "I shoot better when I'm drunk"; which to me equates to "I drive better when I'm drunk"
I will go to Vegas someday to lose under the big bright lights but until then I'm just your above average Joe, kinda-sorta, sometimes, running racks.
Enjoy your holidays and love the people you have been blessed with because someday you won't be able to anymore.
I'll be back to building amps someday, but for now, consider me off the clock. I've got racks to run.
SG

[mresistor]

Take care SG,  pool is an excellent sport.. great competition and comraderie.  Sorry to hear of your friends passing.

[jjasilli]

Hang in their brother.  I'll be 70 this January, and I've been losing people left & right.  Either to the indignities of old age or their passing on.  Some of these people were larger than life characters and mentors to me.  My wife says that it's now our turn at the front row of the funeral parlor.  Another test that life throws at us.  Hope you pass it!


As if the cosmos is trying to make point about aging, while typing this I just noticed that I left the soldering iron on overnight.

[RadioComm]

Take good care SG. Life is precious. Sounds like you're doing everything you can.

We unexpectedly lost our oldest daughter on September 24th of this year. She was 44. So young. We're coping with it day by day. It was a staunch reminder on how quickly life can happen. And as you stated, never ever take a loved one for granted. Always enjoy every single moment as much as you can. A sunset, a good meal, a laugh, a deep breath on a cold morning, a song, a memory... We're soaking life in while we're still lucky enough to be here.

Happy Winter Holidays Everyone

Paul

[SILVERGUN]

Take good care SG. Life is precious. Sounds like you're doing everything you can.

We unexpectedly lost our oldest daughter on September 24th of this year. She was 44. So young. We're coping with it day by day. It was a staunch reminder on how quickly life can happen. And as you stated, never ever take a loved one for granted. Always enjoy every single moment as much as you can. A sunset, a good meal, a laugh, a deep breath on a cold morning, a song, a memory... We're soaking life in while we're still lucky enough to be here.

Happy Winter Holidays Everyone

Paul

Paul, thanks for taking the time to share. I am so sad to hear that you have lost your daughter and I can't even imagine how that feels.
I hope your family finds peace of mind and that someday the pain in your heart will subside.
I couldn't agree more with you about how my perspective has shifted to finding happiness in this world and in the most simple things.
Dave