The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

I thought you wrote that they were "past love interests" you ditched.

One of them is way in the past. This one I was in the process of ditching. Sorry for not clarifying.

[Silver Springs]

I shouldn't be looking through the Stevie room thread. I'm getting jealous of everybody's McCollections lol. *pokes her meagre collection*.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

They still tour some, but it seems like it's mostly casinos, and what not. They play the Grand Old Opry, frequently, but acts usually only get to do 2-3 songs, then the next artist comes on. I'd be too frustrated, paying $35 for 2-3 songs.

We had a great venue here, in Nashville, IN, called the Little Nashville Opry(that's where I saw Restless Heart, and Diamond Rio, many times). It had been there for about 35 years. The owner torched it, a couple of years ago(they have no proof, but it's common knowledge), and it has yet to be rebuilt. There were rumors that Toby Keith was going to invest in rebuilding, but I think that's died off now.....

Dwight? I LOVE Dwight!!! God, I'd love to see him. I've never had the opportunity. Dwight's an extreme rarity. The real deal, among all the stupid Rascal Flatt crap, that's out there!

Oh, if you ever get the chance, see Dwight. He and his band are just fantastic. Too bad he hasn't put anything new out in what, 5 years or so?

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Oh, if you ever get the chance, see Dwight. He and his band are just fantastic. Too bad he hasn't put anything new out in what, 5 years or so?

I know, right? He's the REAL freaking deal, among a bunch of posers. Every time I check his website, the few dates I've seen, are almost always west coast ones.

[ButterCookie]

JTIS, I just wrote my first album review. Something I never thought I'd do for some reason.

EDIT: Here's the link, as requested http://tinystarbuck.blogspot.com/201...ound-boys.html

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Dwight? I LOVE Dwight!!! I'd love to see him. I've never had the opportunity. Dwight's an extreme rarity. The real deal, among all the stupid Rascal Flatt crap, that's out there!

Finally some Ledgies that appreciate DWIGHT!

You've got to see him in concert. He's great as Tony would say.

I have pretty much all his music, except for the box set released
some years ago.

And he has put out something within the last 5 years. 2007's
Dwight Sings Buck.

And it's weird timing I saw this Dwight appreciation on the Ledge,
as I just got through playing guitar to Buenas Noches From A
Lonely Room.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Finally some Ledgies that appreciate DWIGHT!

And he has put out something within the last 5 years. 2007's
Dwight Sings Buck.

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YES. God, I've got to see him, someday....(wanders off to check dates...all TX, NV, and CA )

On that note, I've got a Fender Buck Owens telecaster. Long story, but my friend had an "in", with Buck's personal assistant. When I bought the guitar, new, I contacted her, about getting Buck to autograph it for me. I mailed the pickguard off to him. She wrote me back, that Buck was afraid that Sharpie would rub off, and "would I mind if Buck had it engraved, to me?" Would I freaking MIND??? So he had it engraved, "To David ***** The Twang's the thing July 30, 1999 (typed>) Buck Owens (then autograph engraved) "his signature". I'm not saying he personally held the engraving pen, but the signature matches his other autographs I've got of his, perfectly.
BTW, I offered to reimburse him for any engraving costs, and postage and what not, and she said Buck wouldn't hear of it. That he was glad to be able to do that, for a fan. What.a.class.act.

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

One of them is way in the past. This one I was in the process of ditching. Sorry for not clarifying.

Well, IMO, there's a right way and a wrong way to go about ditching someone, and forgive me if I'm wrong but, your sms reads as if you'd like to do something other than ditch the surgeon. If you'd like to keep him, and I was in your shoes, I would have definetely approached that sms differently.

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

Well, IMO, there's a right way and a wrong way to go about ditching someone, and forgive me if I'm wrong but, your sms reads as if you'd like to do something other than ditch the surgeon. If you'd like to keep him, and I was in your shoes, I would have definetely approached that sms differently.

It's really hard to explain... point taken, though, but I can't really accurately describe the situation/what I wanted to get across adequately on here.

[Zombie]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

Recently, I came to the conclusion that I have had enough of dealing with people who don't have my best interests in mind. So, I finally blocked my sister's phone number. That may sound bad, but it has been a long time in coming. She's the type who thinks everyone should give to her/do for her/ feel sorry for her and put up with her, no matter how badly she treats you. Well, my days of that are OVER!

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I miss him, but I can't, or won't, restart that cycle. I've considered asking him down one weekend, but we did that for so long, that it would almost certainly lead to us doing it again, on a regular basis. I've grown since then, and won't walk down that path. I feel badly about firing him, but know that it was a "survival move"(lol) for me.

I just want to say "bravo" to you both for looking out for yourselves. I often tell people that just because you're related to someone doesn't mean you have to subject yourself to their shenanigans. If you wouldn't tolerate it from a friend, acquaintance or stranger, then you don't have to tolerate it just because you happen to share the same gene pool. And it's not bad or wrong to take care of yourself in that way - it's the right thing to do.

[holidayroad]

My sister is having those sort of issues, drinking and abusing presciption drugs. She keeps expecting everyone in the family to pay for her bills/food while she spends her money on whatever. I don't live in the town she does, but there were times that she would call me up to twenty times a day.She was always asking for money or telling me to call my mom to convince her to give my sister money. If I didn't do what she wanted, she'd hang up on me and spend the rest of the day and night calling and hanging up. After years of putting up with this, I finally said to her 'If you hang up on me again, I'm blocking your number or changing my phone number.' She hung up again, so I did it. Like you feel, I do love my sister, and if it was only me around, I may have put up with it. My husband and son have had this in their lives for far too long.

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I'm an only child, and I'm extremely close to two of my cousins. My one cousin, well, we might as well be brothers. We were closer than brothers. Well, he's a terrible alcoholic(now, I drink, but know my limits, don't get in trouble, etc....), and has a terrible temper. Funny thing is, he always took his temper out on everyone else in the family. Not me, even though we hung out a couple of days, every week. Well, last summer(a year ago), he started throwing his drunken tantrums at me, screaming and throwing stuff. Lemme tell ya something, you don't yell at Homie! The fourth weekend he did this, I was done. I love him, but I can't tolerate that behavior. So I fired him. He knows I love him, and I spread word, through the family, on WHY I wasn't going to do anything with him, anymore.

I miss him, but I can't, or won't, restart that cycle. I've considered asking him down one weekend, but we did that for so long, that it would almost certainly lead to us doing it again, on a regular basis. I've grown since then, and won't walk down that path. I feel badly about firing him, but know that it was a "survival move"(lol) for me.

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by Zombie

I just want to say "bravo" to you both for looking out for yourselves. I often tell people that just because you're related to someone doesn't mean you have to subject yourself to their shenanigans. If you wouldn't tolerate it from a friend, acquaintance or stranger, then you don't have to tolerate it just because you happen to share the same gene pool. And it's not bad or wrong to take care of yourself in that way - it's the right thing to do.

Thanks, Zombie! It helps to hear that I'm doing the right thing.

[Kena]

Sounds like I'm not the only one having family/relationship issues. Let me spill mine. I'm in Panama City Beach, FL with my bitchy nagging hateful family and what am I doing? Hiding out from the family and acting just like them. So anywho, my aunt won a free weekend in a big fancy smancy hotelish and she invited everyone she knows to come stay...well guess what? We though she meant it. Everyone of us thought she meant it and we all showed up. Well guess what else? There wasn't any room in the inn for us. Okay fine, I get that but geezzz the drama that followed. Yall got no idea. Just a big hot mess. Foolishness and mayham. I guess it doesn't sound like a big deal based on what all I've told you...but that's exactly why it was out of control- because it wasn't that big of deal.
Wooo I'm feeling better already. I'm sure that compared to some of the issues others have going on this is small. Like teeny tiny small.

Just thought I would share, cause sometimes the more you share the better you feel. muwahhhh.

Okay, time to get my Mac fix before I brave the ol' family.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

On that note, I've got a Fender Buck Owens telecaster. Long story, but my friend had an "in", with Buck's personal assistant. When I bought the guitar, new, I contacted her, about getting Buck to autograph it for me. I mailed the pickguard off to him. She wrote me back, that Buck was afraid that Sharpie would rub off, and "would I mind if Buck had it engraved, to me?" Would I freaking MIND??? So he had it engraved, "To David ***** The Twang's the thing July 30, 1999 (typed>) Buck Owens (then autograph engraved) "his signature". I'm not saying he personally held the engraving pen, but the signature matches his other autographs I've got of his, perfectly.
BTW, I offered to reimburse him for any engraving costs, and postage and what not, and she said Buck wouldn't hear of it. That he was glad to be able to do that, for a fan. What.a.class.act.

DUDE!!!! You've got to post a picture of that guitar.
That's one cool story!

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by ButterCookie

JTIS, I just wrote my first album review. Something I never thought I'd do for some reason.

EDIT: Here's the link, as requested http://tinystarbuck.blogspot.com/201...ound-boys.html

Well, well.

Good job G-Girl.