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#496196 - 05/02/20 10:18 AM For the first time in THREE years ...
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	... I'm almost regretting the move to this apartment. Sigh .... it was so convenient when I was working at the restaurant .01 mile away, and I could leave the house to perform each day. Now, cooped up inside, with all my neighbors at home, I am constantly aware of my volume, and hours of performing. It's distracting. Add to that ... the restaurant has officially closed for good, so I now have no reason to live here. Well, it's close to my son, so that's nice, but as far as a matter of convenience - that's gone. I need more space to create, experiment, and not worry about the volume or the hour. Reinvention has just taken on a new category. I was already invested in a career reboot, but now I will be looking at a location reboot as well. My sister live in upstate NY near the beautiful finger lakes. It's not crowded, has a very low level of CoVid cases, and living there would be so much cheaper than here, in Philly. Can't shut my brain off - so many things to ponder. YUK. The thought of packing up and moving again so soon (been here 3 years) is daunting. _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#496198 - 05/02/20 10:29 AM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: Uncle Dave]
wrinkles303 Member Registered: 03/24/02 Posts: 422 Loc: worthington ,ohio	sometimes change is good. you've already developed a need. might want to look at the venue/job situation of the new location after this all calms down. i live in a retirement apartment community and face the same issues. i miss having a house for that very reason. i'm retired from professional playing so , I'm ok where im at but still miss that freedom.
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#496205 - 05/02/20 11:10 AM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: Uncle Dave]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	Originally Posted By Uncle Dave ... I'm almost regretting the move to this apartment. Sigh .... it was so convenient when I was working at the restaurant .01 mile away, and I could leave the house to perform each day. Now, cooped up inside, with all my neighbors at home, I am constantly aware of my volume, and hours of performing. It's distracting. Add to that ... the restaurant has officially closed for good, so I now have no reason to live here. Well, it's close to my son, so that's nice, but as far as a matter of convenience - that's gone. I need more space to create, experiment, and not worry about the volume or the hour. Reinvention has just taken on a new category. I was already invested in a career reboot, but now I will be looking at a location reboot as well. My sister live in upstate NY near the beautiful finger lakes. It's not crowded, has a very low level of CoVid cases, and living there would be so much cheaper than here, in Philly. Can't shut my brain off - so many things to ponder. YUK. The thought of packing up and moving again so soon (been here 3 years) is daunting. Dave really sorry to hear this sad news wow!!! have you thought about moving to the wildwoods area where eventually when this is over you can have more opportunities to work clubs, NH's, etc, vs Upstate NY? ...and does that mean I'll have to drive up on the NY thruway to some rest area to make a midnight deal ??? Just kidding,....think hard and I KNOW you will bounce back regroup and make this catastrophe something fruitful once again... rooting for you buddy! Now get back up on the horse and let's RIDE!! Edited by Dnj (05/02/20 11:27 AM)
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#496206 - 05/02/20 11:17 AM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: Uncle Dave]
Fran Carango Senior Member Registered: 05/26/99 Posts: 9673 Loc: Levittown, Pa, USA	Originally Posted By Uncle Dave ... I'm almost regretting the move to this apartment. Sigh .... it was so convenient when I was working at the restaurant .01 mile away, and I could leave the house to perform each day. Now, cooped up inside, with all my neighbors at home, I am constantly aware of my volume, and hours of performing. It's distracting. Add to that ... the restaurant has officially closed for good, so I now have no reason to live here. Well, it's close to my son, so that's nice, but as far as a matter of convenience - that's gone. I need more space to create, experiment, and not worry about the volume or the hour. Reinvention has just taken on a new category. I was already invested in a career reboot, but now I will be looking at a location reboot as well. My sister live in upstate NY near the beautiful finger lakes. It's not crowded, has a very low level of CoVid cases, and living there would be so much cheaper than here, in Philly. Can't shut my brain off - so many things to ponder. YUK. The thought of packing up and moving again so soon (been here 3 years) is daunting. Maybe Kate will give you a room. _________________________ www.francarango.com
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#496207 - 05/02/20 11:24 AM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: Dnj]
bruno123 Senior Member Registered: 06/04/02 Posts: 4912 Loc: West Palm Beach, FL 33417	Dave, I remember feeling the same way; where should I go, what should I do, and a relative gave me the best advice ever. “Never run from something, instead, run to something.” A few words, but they give a purpose to running somewhere. IMHO, John C.
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#496216 - 05/02/20 12:34 PM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: Uncle Dave]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	John, I LIKE that philosophy! I'm not in any rush to decide. I'm covered well through the summer, even if no work or PAU kicks in. So far I've jumped through all the hoops on line to register for the gig workers PUA, but seen nothing yet. There's so many unresolved issues due to the lack of regulation in this area. This is such a new thing, it'll be a mess for a while and when we can finally talk to a representative, maybe we can argue the case for cash jobs more effectively. I send 1099s, references, calendars, webpage schedules, and completed tax forms. There's nothing more to send. Anyone have better luck with PUA? _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#496222 - 05/02/20 02:34 PM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: Uncle Dave]
TedS Member Registered: 04/28/06 Posts: 834 Loc: North Texas, USA	For the remaining duration of your lease- could you put some kind of sound-deadening material (I'm thinking Homasote or Celotex) on the walls behind your KBs, where they adjoin the neighboring units? Homasote is grey, but you could make it less noticeable by painting it the same color as the existing walls. You could just lean it up there. But it would be safer if you attached it to the studs with a couple of long screws. When you move out, there would only be a couple of small holes to patch. No different than if you had put up a bookcase. I lived in an apt. for a long time and I feel your pain. It's a shame to have to put your hobbies on hold, or limit when you can practice them, especially while this pandemic is raging outside. Obvioulsy you could also play through small monitors, or headphones. My $.02.
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#496223 - 05/02/20 02:35 PM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: Uncle Dave]
tony mads usa Senior Member Registered: 01/16/02 Posts: 14376 Loc: East Greenwich RI USA	A few times my wife and I have talked about 'downsizing' and have gone looking at single or duplex condo units - I could never live in an apartment - and my biggest concern has been ' where would my music room be, relative to the people next door' ... Consequently, we've never moved ... Dave, I feel for you in this situation, and while I don't know you personally, I think I know enough about you to have some thoughts ... The first is: the FINGER LAKES region?!? ... admittedly,I don't know the area except that I doubt it is anything like Philly, or south/central NJ ... I think you are far more a 'metropolitan' type guy, than an upstate NY guy, no matter how beautiful it may be ... Secondly, as wrinkles stated, you should check out the music job market ... Thirdly, you recently stated you were excited about providing a space for musicians to do some recording or whatever in your studio - how will that play out up state? I wish you the, best my friend ... and heed the advice of the sage John C ... _________________________ t.
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#496225 - 05/02/20 03:01 PM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: tony mads usa]
Uncle Dave Senior Member Registered: 12/01/99 Posts: 12800 Loc: Penn Yan, NY	Originally Posted By tony mads usa the FINGER LAKES region?!? ... admittedly,I don't know the area except that I doubt it is anything like Philly, or south/central NJ ... I think you are far more a 'metropolitan' type guy, than an upstate NY guy We've been going up there for twenty some years to visit my sis, and enjoy the lake life ... it's slower, quieter, and very peaceful. I could live there in a heartbeat, and my sister would be ecstatic to have her younger brother nearby. Originally Posted By tony mads usa Secondly, you should check out the music job market ... WHAT job market? 30 million of us have no job. I will reinvent, and adapt. Swimming lessons, music lessons, vocal coaching, theatre audition preps, in home rehearsals and on site recording, maybe? There will be something interesting to do. Originally Posted By tony mads usa Thirdly, you were excited about providing a space for musicians to do recording in your studio - how will that play out up state? Well, everything is relative. Lower housing costs mean lower salaries too. My initial thought is to have family nearby, and the rest will just have to work out. If there is a business to be HAD - I will HAVE it. There may be school options as music consultant - who knows? To paraphrase W.C. Fields ... "all in all, I'd rather be anywhere BUT Philadelphia" I have the whole summer to make a plan before money gets tight. No flash decisions. _________________________ No longer monitoring this forum. Please visit www.daveboydmusic.com for contact info
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#496235 - 05/02/20 04:43 PM Re: For the first time in THREE years ... [Re: Uncle Dave]
Bill Lewis Senior Member Registered: 11/12/08 Posts: 2445 Loc: Bluffton/Hilton Head SC USA	Dave Sorry ti hear it. been there myself, just when you think you have something good going Bam! something happens, and recently we've all had the rug pulled out from under us. I was going to throw my thoughts in but after reading your last post I thnk you will do fine. All I can say is don't make "gigs" yout top priority when choosing a relocation. Who knows what will be availabe in the future. Been to the Finger Lakes once and loved it. With technology some of your ideas may work out playing/teaching from home. And who knows when things calm down there may be that little restaurant somewhere to park yourself in. Good Luck _________________________ Bill in SC --- Roland BK9 (2) Roland BK7M, Roland PK5 Pedals, Roland FP90, Roland CM30 (2), JBL Eon Ones (2) JBL 610 Monitor, Behringer Sub, EV mics, Apple iPad (2) Behringer DJ mixer
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