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thestub

6,878 posts (1 today)
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21 August 2010

Once again I vanish for a long time, just to come back. What have I missed? I need a catch up - but I have an insane number of unreads. Hello to anyone who doesn't know me btw Gareth I'm from the Old South Wales. Original and the best.
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drummer5359

16,066 posts (8 today)
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21 August 2010

GARETH!!!! Welcome back! How are things in your world? -Mike - Member since January 6, 2007 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania U.S.A. "We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing." "My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am."
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thestub

6,878 posts (1 today)
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21 August 2010

Nice to be back ;)

How I have been is a detailed question. Since last I posted (and for the life of me I can't remember why I stopped) many things have passed.

I am now back in Wales, but still working for the steel industry (managing IT and software now). Nice to be home :D Getting a promotion to make it happen was good ;)

The move home was prompted by my getting run over on my bike. Cycling to work, white van didn't see me and that is me in plaster for 4 months and 18 months later I am still having physio on my leg. Must have gone a year without touching my kit.

In terms of drums, I am moving backwards. A year off, and a right leg that I struggle to walk any distance on have taken their toll. When I sit behind my practice kit, it is all feeling stiff. I stood in for my old band a few months back, but had to give it up - I didn't even have the stamina to last a set.

But, physio is working. I need to get back on the pony and start practicing. Building it back into my life will be the challenge.

But, enough moaning eh? How is everyone else? :D

Updated on 8/21/2010 7:14:08 PM

Oh, forgot to mention that me and Clare are still together and she is living the high life with me in Wales.

Gareth

I'm from the Old South Wales. Original and the best.

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servantrek

5,660 posts (1 today)
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21 August 2010

Welcome back to the site Billy Member since Feb. 15 2008 A Jester,unemployed,is nobodies Fool And the Lord said "LET THERE BE DRUMMERS..." and all the creatures big and small started tapping their feet. Hezikiah 13.2
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drummer5359

16,066 posts (8 today)
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21 August 2010

I recovered from a motorcycle accident to play again and then two strokes.

It's great to hear you are making progress.

I consider playing physical therapy for whatever that is work. All in all, it sounds like you attitude is good and that things are going well.

Tell Clare "hi" as well.

Let's see, news here? I'm not a newbie anymore...

Pleased

-Mike - Member since January 6, 2007

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania U.S.A.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop playing."

"My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am."

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thestub

6,878 posts (1 today)
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22 August 2010

When I logged in, I expected to have fallen way behind, but my awards and posts are still fairly respectable. I gave up on catching Rich years ago

With the leg, physically it went smoothly. Mentally, being stuck 300 miles from the majority of my friends and family really bit. So I moved "home" to try and ship over the depression. All in all it feels like the right move.

Now, I just need to catch ho. Be a n00b again.

Gareth

I'm from the Old South Wales. Original and the best.

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drummer5359

16,066 posts (8 today)
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22 August 2010

I was a newbie when you you quit posting heavily. (I thought I might have offended you...)

Devilish

Updated on 8/22/2010 3:15:34 PM

As for your question a to wat hasgone on in yur absence.

In my world...

I had a stroke.

The wife didn't bothe to come to the hospital.

I moved out.

I started buying drum gear.

I began dating.

I bought more drum gear.

I met a wonder woman named Jackie.

I bought more drum gear.

I quit dating anyone else and moved in with Jackie.

I bought more drum gear.

I had another stroke.

I bought more drum gear.

I retired.

I bought more drum gear.

We renovated Jackie's house and prepared it to sell.

I bought more drum gear.

Jackie sold her house outside of Washington, DC.

I bought more drum gear.

We stayed in Richmond, Virginia for a while.

I bought more drum gear.

My divorce was finalized.

I bought more drum gear.

We bought a house in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania ad are in the middle ofrenovating it. (my home town)

I think that brings you up to date wth my world.

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thestub

6,878 posts (1 today)
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22 August 2010

Aside from the repeated stroke bit, sounds like life is on the up for you matey. It is nice when you find a path that you want to be on, and you can never have too much drum stuff (I'm currently using a bass drum as a side table as we haven't enough room to store them all Devilish

).

The only downside I can see is having to watch the Pens Devilish

(just envy talking)

Gareth

I'm from the Old South Wales. Original and the best.

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mrhappycow

1,734 posts (1 today)
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22 August 2010

Welcome Back Gareth! I think I came here when you just started fading away, but anyway Welcome back!! Hope everything is doing well! Matt the happy cow. If this band was a person, it would be president. If this band was visual art, it would be the main attraction at Louvre. If this band was a book, it would be holier than the bible. -METALLICA
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Menalaus

18,437 posts (4 today)
7 Awards

23 August 2010

sorry to hear about you accident, sounds crap. good to have you back my friend, but im glad you gave me some time to build up a good lead.....the way you post youll pass me in a month blank
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