Guest Roger
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Please think about sharing any of your backstories about your guitar when you offer a picture of it….or of them! I think we would all like to hear about any cool history a given guitar might hold. And, like in MaxHouse’s case, some info related to guitar preferences and what about the guitar attracts you to it. It’s all good. Roger
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Thank you all for allowing me to use this space to reach out and share my Eddy story. It is helping me get through these initial tough times many of us have had with our pets. Again…thank you.
I would like to take this time to encourage everyone to once again return to the business at hand with a focus on our musical instruments and the great sounds and fun surrounding all things 60s with special attention on all things MLT ?!
Once again…thank you for all your very heart-felt words and stories about loss. You all have helped me get through what I would call the “shock phase” of these experiences. I will be forever thankful. I mean that…sincerely…you all have helped!!!
Roger
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NEED TO SHARE.
i want to share some very sad news with my new-found family. Early this morning I lost my 10 year old morkie…my Eddy. I am devastated. Here is a picture of my dear boy…
Not a bad bone in his body….my heart is broken and there are not enough tears. ?
Thanks for letting me share,
Roger
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Please do plan to share other guitars in your collection…Beatles – related, or not, it’s all good! What a great looking guitar. I have the EPI version, but this is super nice. I love playing my Lennon copy, and the sounds it produces are outstanding…the sustain is remarkable. I can only ‘imagine’ what this guitar must sound like…do you often play it? Please do post a few more. As you know, Mona often grabs her EJ-160 for all kinds of gig situations. Mona makes it sing! I am jealous of the Twins when it comes to their hands…they have really long fingers and they clearly know how to use them on any guitar neck. Roger
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Hearing some Venture tunes when I check out your great looking guitar! Great shape for a ’65…wow! Yes, I agree with Michael – post more pics of your collection. I am amazed by the guitars that are showing up in these many posts. Roger
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You, sir, have great tastes in vintage gear! Stunning. I will check out your video. I have been curious about those Hofner basses ever since I saw my first one in Paul’s hands back in the very early 60s. The violin-style body has always registered high and playability has always seemed so nice…but for me it has always been based on speculation as I have never had one in my hands. Fender amps…some of my fav’s! I have always wonder how the newer models compare with the more vintage gear…wonder what, if much, has changed. Cool stuff! Roger
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I agree…such meaningful and beautiful words and thoughts crashing up against a pained mind and heart. One day, soon I hope, this card will bring a smile to my lips. Thank you for the card and thoughtfulness. All of you guys have been great. It still so fresh that it is difficult to work myself beyond the pain. I had to have some kind of closure so I called the vet hospital and said that I wished to be with Eddy before his final trip. It was the right decision…they were beautiful mi utes that I got to spend with my Eddy and with the two vets that were his primary care providers. They were so kind, understanding, and both of them moved to tears since they had known Eddy from the first day that he enter our lives. Eddy was rescued from a puppy mill in Missouri. I believe that I gave him a great life…it was just around five years too short. Thanks again to you and everyone … What a great bunch of MLT folks you guys are! Roger
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Jackie, Your thoughts and personal stories help. Truth is, I do not have many people in my life. My second, p.t. job has had me working every weekend on overnight shifts…and it has been sixteen years of it. Such a life (working 7 days a week) leaves one hard-pressed to find time to socialize. The folks in here have been so kind, considerate, and helpful on this bummer of a day. Want to thank everyone…seemd everyone has a sad pet story…we can all relate. Helping someone who is suffering can bring out the best in people…truly showing the better side of our humanity! Thanks…it means a lot to me. Roger
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Eddy had a host of issues. I believe what happened was his diabetes led to complications with his pancreas. He ended up having a very severe acute pancreatic episode that could not be brought under complete control and pancreatic bleeding took place. They believed that the compromised pancreas threw a few clots that eventually brought about a heart attack which ended his life. He had developed a fever, infection in the lungs, vomited, would not eat, labored breathing, and blood glucose readings that were literally off the chart! He just had too many issues hitting him all at once…I just think his little body could not take it. He apparently died in his slumber as he was found in his sleep position…again, an indicator of a very severe heart attack. Thanks for asking…it does me good to discuss him and his situation…therapy for me, and I need that. He was young for a smaller dog, but, like I mentioned, he struggled with health issues for a while and his diabetes was harsh on him…hard to control.
As people often say, “at least he is not suffering any longer”. Well, in Eddy’s case that rings a bit true. At least I know he was not in pain…thank God for good drugs.
Roger
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Howard, He was the most gentle, loving dog I have ever owned. He was just so sweet to every person he met. He just did not wag his tail when he met folks…his entire rear end got into the act…it was hilarious to watch him when he was so happy or excited. One of a kind. Thanks for your kind words. It is going to be a very long day and night. Roger
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Thank you. This is not the first time I have had to experience the deep sadness that such a day brings. I feel your pain…all these years later. Some folks do not “get it” but we dog lovers certainly do.
You know…having to say good-bye is never easy, but it is the price we ultimately must pay for loving one of God’s most mystical creatures so much…Indeed a most loving creature who just happens to have a much shorter life-expectancy than his or her owner.
I think of the wonderful life that I gave Eddy and all the love and affection he showed me in return. I think I was the biggest beneficiary! Would not have missed the ride for nothing, or the dance as Garth would sing.
Again, thank you…it means a lot to me.
Roger
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Never thought of playing the piano with a pick! You are a great innovator who clearly is willing to go where no man or woman has gone before…to seek out and try new and uncharted territory in the field of music…you are the man, Jung!
Roger
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As do a ton of songs! If a person can muddle through basic chords, including A, B, C, D, E, F, and G…with a few minors and 7ths tossed in for good measure, you have around…oh…I don’t know…a song list with a million songs! ?. Keep on Truck’n. Roger
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Tomas…I spy a Hofner there! How about posting a photo of it? Always love to look at those guitars…vintage or brand new. Love to watch and hear Lisa thump her father’s bass guitar on “Africa” and in a few other videos. Roger
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Hi David…the key is to not give up. A new instrument can be challenging, for sure, but practice and patience go a long way in learning to play it. My initial guitar efforts were so frustrating! I would spend hours practicing three or four chords just to play one of my first songs … I think it was “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” by Peter, Paul and Mary. Did I think that there was no way I would learn to play the guitar – you bet I had those thoughts! Try not to be discouraged. The learning curve can be steep, but well worth the effort in the end…at least I think so. Take care and keep plucking away!!! Roger