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#12060 01/27/09 11:15 AM
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There are some really great writers, players, arrangers, singers and musicians on this forum. Probably more than I've seen on other forums. Then of course the invaluable knowledge of some of the verterns and techies who also do double or triple duty in the aforementioned areas.

In looking at the profiles of several of our members, it never ceases to amaze me at the varying levels of advercity that some of us have had to overcome, just to keep doing what we love to do. It is indeed a testimony to their love of music and comraderie that they continue to persue their passion while all the while fighting off the obsticles that seem to continually plague us as humans.

I'm reminded of the marraige vows that most people take, "In sickness and in health, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, until death do us part". In plain english, it seems the members of this forum are determined to follow their passion of music, no matter what the cost, how bad they may feel, and do it to the best of their ability until they just can't do it anymore more.

Keep it up, y'all are an inspiration.

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toucher #12061 01/27/09 11:31 AM
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I second that Toucher.........Very well put!
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So true! Never seen anything like this forum. A big THANK YOU to y'all. Just think about how easy it is to get lost in settings, drivers etc etc. Without the kindness of the members of this forum, I would probably be, well, better at other things.

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JEP #12063 01/27/09 01:47 PM
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Great observation.
Nicely put.

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toucher #12064 01/28/09 03:49 AM
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I agree with you toucher.
If I am not wrong, one man once said to Johnny Cash:" Maybe I quit music, I am starting to get to old for this.
Johhny Cash replied: " we never quit, this is what we love to do. This IS OUR LIFE.

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I agree with you also Toucher.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Agree 100% toucher. In many ways it's thanks to the members of this forum that I'm back playing again. Maybe my fingers aren't as fast as they were, but they're probably more accurate. I've learnt more about music in the few years I've been on here than I ever knew before. Thanks guys

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very well said toucher. i fully agree.
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