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#505647 - 05/18/22 11:59 AM
I'm not dead, Yet!
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Senior Member
Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15576
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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Unfortunately, my health has deteriorated to the point where I am rarely active on this and a couple other forums. I have never been this sick in my entire life and unless the doctors can help, which I seriously doubt, the grim reaper is lurking just around the corner and will soon be knocking on the front door. I rarely turn on the PC at all, except to write a check and pay a few bills. I have lost my ability to do much of anything, have not turned on the keyboard in a couple weeks, lost 45 pounds, lost my sense of small and taste for food, and when a pretty lady comes here, I rarely look up. I just sit in a recliner and watch You Tube shows on TV, then try to get some sleep. I do my best to take care of Carol, but this is now a real struggle and I must hire someone to come and spend a few hours a day with her. Wish I could do more, but slowly dying is not at all easy. I will have my daughter notify the forums upon my passing. Gary
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PSR-S950, TC Helicon Harmony-M, Digitech VR, Samson Q7, Sennheiser E855, Custom Console, and lots of other silly stuff!
K+E=W (Knowledge Plus Experience = Wisdom.)
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#505649 - 05/18/22 01:35 PM
Re: I'm not dead, Yet!
[Re: montunoman]
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Senior Member
Registered: 06/04/02
Posts: 4912
Loc: West Palm Beach, FL 33417
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Gary, I understand, there is not much time left; and that is life. Having Parkinson’s disease and being 90, puts me in the same place. Your life has been helping others, being a friend, caring --- giving of yourself. Your body may be fading, but your mind is still pretty sharp. When it is your time, you will be leaving a life many dream about.
I guess what I am trying to say; you are a rich man --- keep your thoughts on how your life was, and how it is still is being blessed.
A mind that is able to share its final curtain; WOW! Gary, I love what you’re about, John C.
PS, I am an elder in my church –just spent 1 ½ hours with a young man who was troubled.
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#505650 - 05/18/22 02:19 PM
Re: I'm not dead, Yet!
[Re: travlin'easy]
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Senior Member
Registered: 09/29/05
Posts: 6703
Loc: Roswell,GA/USA
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Gary, I'm not in quite as bad a shape as you describe but I'm knocking on the door. I don't dwell on it 'cause what's the point. I've had a good run (as have you) and now I take a lot of pleasure in just relaxing and remembering the good times; the great wines I've tasted, the women I've loved, the great musicians I've had the good fortune to play with, and the incredible friends I've made over the years (many are gone now but I still remember them fondly). Mostly, I've been given the great gift of seeing my children grow up to become fine, productive citizens (I mostly credit my late wife for that) who themselves have given me grandchildren to be proud of. I don't look forward to leaving this planet but I don't live in dread of it either. It's something all of us are going to have to face sooner or later. I have no regrets....well, there are a couple of ladies that...well that's another story . Also, since I never bothered to downsize, I now wish I'd gotten that real B3/Leslie instead of going out with a 'clonewheel' as my legacy . Anyhow, since I'm still playing (at half speed ), I threw this little tune together. Played it from memory so hope you recognize it. Not your type of music I know, but the sentiment's there. I botched the ending but too lazy to do it over. Put on your headset of some big speakers and turn it up. https://app.box.com/s/mk61ey59ixf93sg5msbpd8f1binr1lgychas
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#505652 - 05/19/22 01:51 AM
Re: I'm not dead, Yet!
[Re: travlin'easy]
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Senior Member
Registered: 09/21/02
Posts: 5520
Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA
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I am saddened by the posts of two giants of our forum, but then realize I am close behind. I believe we should accept the inevitable with as much grace and cheer as we can muster. but the fat lady hasn't had her swan song quite yet. ps Nice job Chas.
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#505654 - 05/19/22 02:12 PM
Re: I'm not dead, Yet!
[Re: travlin'easy]
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Senior Member
Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15576
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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Chas, I remember that song well, and you did a fantastic job with it. Thanks for thinking of me and all those wonderful comments, everyone. Love you all, Gary
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PSR-S950, TC Helicon Harmony-M, Digitech VR, Samson Q7, Sennheiser E855, Custom Console, and lots of other silly stuff!
K+E=W (Knowledge Plus Experience = Wisdom.)
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#505665 - 05/21/22 04:34 PM
Re: I'm not dead, Yet!
[Re: Graham UK]
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Registered: 03/22/17
Posts: 449
Loc: Mountain Home, AR
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Gary, hate to hear you're doimg so badly. Also hate to say I'm not far you so I kind of know what you're going through. I'm in bad shape at only 78. Suffer from incontinences big time with severe depression. I sleep 20 hours a day sometimes. Because of me condition I have had to stop many of my activities. Ne driving at night. Or any long drives even during the day. I sold my website a couple of days ago. Couldn't keep it up. Haven't touched the kb in a couple of months. I've messed with BIAB a couple of times but nothing serious. I'm trying to adjust my thinking about things. I had dreams of getting a motorhome and going to Florida and trying to get ajob in some restaurant og lounge but who is going to hire someone who smells of heavy urine? Oh well, hanging in!
Edited by ekurburski (05/21/22 04:34 PM)
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#505668 - 05/22/22 07:52 AM
Re: I'm not dead, Yet!
[Re: travlin'easy]
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Senior Member
Registered: 08/02/05
Posts: 1297
Loc: The Villages, FL, USA
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Gary, I am saddened by the news of your failing health. I do however, relish the way you’ve managed to live a full and exciting life, accomplishing so many goals and careers, despite the many doctor’s predictions. You are, as I’ve stated before, an inspiration and exceptional human being. I for one, am privileged to have known you through this forum, and have benefited greatly from your experience and knowledge of keyboards and the music business.
Thank you for being the man you are. I will love and cherish those memories forever! God Bless, Mitch Irish (jingleman)
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#505691 - 05/24/22 10:05 AM
Re: I'm not dead, Yet!
[Re: travlin'easy]
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Senior Member
Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15576
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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Thanks everyone, for those kind words - I truly appreciate them. I never thought I would get to a point in life where I would have difficulty taking care of myself, let alone not having the strength to take care of my wife as well. Today, we are in the process of contacting a home health agency to determine the cost of having someone come in a few days a week to assist us in our daily needs. I can still to a few things, but the downhill slope is getting much steeper. As someone once told me, "life is like a roll of toilet paper - the closer you get to the end of the roll, the faster it comes off." Thanks again, I love you all so very much and cherished your friendship over these many years. Gary
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PSR-S950, TC Helicon Harmony-M, Digitech VR, Samson Q7, Sennheiser E855, Custom Console, and lots of other silly stuff!
K+E=W (Knowledge Plus Experience = Wisdom.)
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