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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2008-12-03 5:01 AM (#436718 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar



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Thanks for posting this, OLJ. Very inspirational.
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BT717
Posted 2008-12-03 5:14 AM (#436719 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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Awsome News OLJ!!!!!! :D
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bauerhillboy
Posted 2008-12-03 5:59 AM (#436720 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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I noticed a line in the newest Indiana Jones movie:

" Indie, we've reached the age where life is taking things away instead of giving to us."

I'm so glad you're taking something back! Keep at it.

John <>{
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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-12-03 6:53 AM (#436721 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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That is good news Dave. Should make us all think how blessed we are and not to take our next breath for granted. Enjoy!!
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wilblee
Posted 2008-12-03 7:55 AM (#436722 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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Nothing inspires quite so much as determination in the face of adversity. You're an inspiration, OLJ. Keep on playin'
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schroeder
Posted 2008-12-03 8:25 AM (#436723 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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Freakin' fabulous! Great news.
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Steve A
Posted 2008-12-03 1:02 PM (#436724 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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That is awesome news. Congratulations! I hope that the pace of your ecovery continues to increase. Your story once again reminds me that i am blessed and should focus more on all the things that I can do.
God bless,
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Auriemma
Posted 2008-12-03 1:02 PM (#436725 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar



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Congrats!
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stephent28
Posted 2008-12-03 1:08 PM (#436726 - in reply to #436693)
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OLJ, wonderful to hear!

Now give those two beautiful kids a hug from all of us!
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-12-03 1:46 PM (#436727 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar
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I take waaaaaay to much stuff for granted. Congratulations and keep up the progress.
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Waskel
Posted 2008-12-03 1:59 PM (#436728 - in reply to #436693)
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I was just thinking the same thing, Toby.
I have a good friend who, about 25 years ago, had the wall of a log home he was building collapse under him. The doctors told him he was so damaged he would be in a bed for the rest of his life. He chose not to believe that, and is walking and driving... oh, and still building log homes today.

Good on ya, OLJ! Keep it up!
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sligoman
Posted 2008-12-03 1:59 PM (#436729 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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Most folks do, until something like that comes along. Great story.
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-12-03 2:01 PM (#436730 - in reply to #436693)
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Way to Go!!
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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2008-12-03 2:06 PM (#436731 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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Wonderful Dave.
I know what it's like to loose the ability to play and gain it back again. It's an overwhelming joy.
Keep on keeping on!
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CanterburyStrings
Posted 2008-12-03 4:13 PM (#436732 - in reply to #436693)
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I've been here for a while now, and the members have all given me reasons to smile, but this is the biggest and most heartfelt smile yet. I don't even know you, but I feel like celebrating! You have just made my day, and week, (and probably year). Thanks, and continued good luck (I know, it isn't luck, but hard work and determination). YEE-HA!!!!
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Designzilla
Posted 2008-12-03 10:08 PM (#436733 - in reply to #436693)
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Great news! You can't go wrong with the classics. Congrats!
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G8r
Posted 2008-12-03 10:10 PM (#436734 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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That is wonderful news! Made my day.
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dobro
Posted 2008-12-04 9:50 AM (#436735 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar



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The best news on this board in a LONG time. Godspeed to you OLJ!
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Beal
Posted 2008-12-04 10:55 AM (#436736 - in reply to #436693)
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Good News. Keep it up.
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FlySig
Posted 2008-12-05 4:33 PM (#436737 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar



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OLJ, great news!
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cpotter73
Posted 2008-12-05 11:00 PM (#436738 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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Very nice news! Congrats!
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OldLiverJones
Posted 2009-01-09 4:06 AM (#436739 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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I am grateful for all your responses. They actually made me feel loved. I have strugled to get were I am today. Your cheers have helped me. I want to updating you on my progress. While I am getting more dexterious, I am having trouble retaining songs I learn from tabs. I can read them and put them to notes on the guitar but I don't seem to retain them. I can play the chords and improvise lead from sheet music. The songs that I used to play are coming back to me in bits and pieces. After what I'd been through, it seemed I would never play at all. I am just grateful that I reached the point where I can cordinate both my hand to play at all. Thanks again for your kind encouagement.
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BT717
Posted 2009-01-09 6:06 AM (#436740 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar


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OLJ,
I've never been through what you have and I have trouble retaining songs learned off tab. As I am 52, I beleive that allows me to claim "Old Age" and memory loss as a natural thing that happens. ;) What I would give to be able to Improvise songs. I know its what you are use to, but , you appear to be actually ahead of me. So enjoy (as you are) what you have and the rest will come back in time.
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GaryB
Posted 2009-01-09 6:50 AM (#436741 - in reply to #436693)
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I always considered playing the guitar a gift. Looks like you got it twice. Congratulations. Somebody up there likes you!
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-01-09 10:02 AM (#436742 - in reply to #436693)
Subject: Re: I just played my guitar
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OLJ,

Being 62, I find that I do well with maybe a dozen songs (playing, not singing) in a stretch. But I'm having to 'cheat sheet' songs if they're not in the current rotation.

It is kinda frustrating, but since I'm playing for my own enjoyment and not professionally, it's not a big deal to me. A little refresher and some practice seems to get me back into the song.

You're doing great. Just keep at it!
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