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#46445 12/03/09 04:06 PM
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The title says it all. I’m about 80% back after the thumb surgery. But I’m happy ‘cause I can pick and grin again!

Anyway Robert H. from PSR was over last Sunday and laid down the 12-string rhythm track. I added my lead, bass and computer parts. This is a jam, but I though it was worth uploading, warts and all.

We hope you enjoy it for what it is – BobH & MarioD


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Just thinking Mario - there must be a nickname for you out of this experience - I submit we alter the digit and call you "Triggerfinger". In the spirit of Goldfinger and Slowhand.

Welcome back. Ian


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G'day Ian,
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Just thinking Mario - there must be a nickname for you out of this experience - I submit we alter the digit and call you "Triggerfinger". In the spirit of Goldfinger and Slowhand.

Welcome back. Ian




I like this idea, but rather than change the digit, why not change his gender 'n call 'im "Thumbelina" ?

Hey Mario, I'd apologise but it'd be a lie

Oh yeah, welcome back... Nice jam BTW.

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Thanx Ian!


The bumper sticker said "I'm a veterinarian, therefore I can drive like an animal".
Suddenly I realized how many proctologists are on the road.

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G'day Ian,
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Just thinking Mario - there must be a nickname for you out of this experience - I submit we alter the digit and call you "Triggerfinger". In the spirit of Goldfinger and Slowhand.

Welcome back. Ian




I like this idea, but rather than change the digit, why not change his gender 'n call 'im "Thumbelina" ?

Hey Mario, I'd apologise but it'd be a lie

Oh yeah, welcome back... Nice jam BTW.




Lawrie you are close. My wife’s name is Linda and if you look carefully at the top of my head you will see HER thumbprint, thus I should be called ThumbeLinda


I just wish that was a joke


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Thumbelinda - gotta love it. Lol

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Lawrie you are close. My wife’s name is Linda and if you look carefully at the top of my head you will see HER thumbprint, thus I should be called ThumbeLinda

I just wish that was a joke




ThumbeLinda - Love it!

As for that thumbprint, I got one 'o them too! You should see the divot she's worn after nearly 30 years (WILL be 30 next month!). Still, I wouldn't have it any other way - God blessed me with a great girl.

Say, talkin' 'bout thumbprints. You know the three type of male pattern baldness?

Those who got bald at the front first - you know really high forehead. Well, they're considered great intellects and great thinkers...

Those who go bald on the crown first are considered great lovers.

BUT, those who go bald in both places at once, well, they just think they're great lovers


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As for that thumbprint, I got one 'o them too! You should see the divot she's worn after nearly 30 years (WILL be 30 next month!). Still, I wouldn't have it any other way - God blessed me with a great girl.




30 years that is super!

We have been married for 42 years. That is after 3 years of dating!

Ps –I wouldn’t have it any other way either!


The bumper sticker said "I'm a veterinarian, therefore I can drive like an animal".
Suddenly I realized how many proctologists are on the road.

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I'm glad everything went well. Without a thumb we couldn't 'monkey around'.

Enjoyed listening to yer jam. Usually you just stick your finger in the jam, but ...

(I can't remember the forum rules, can I be fined for bad jokes?)

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Glad to hear you pickin' again. That should help get you through the long, cold, Western New York winter.


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Put in his thumb, 'n pulled out a plumb...


Good to see ya and your report is another prayer answered!


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Good to see you back Mario.
Hope you return to 100% dexterity soon
Regards

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Here's to a speedy recovery.
Welcome back.
Thumbs up!!

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Thanx all for listening, the extremely kind words but most of all your prayers and concern for my health. That is greatly appreciated at this end, thank you very much.

Neighbor John, I told my wife the doc said I shouldn’t shovel snow until next June

She didn’t buy it though


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Glad to have you back Mario, Thumbs up on the positive results.........:)

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Yo Mario,

Been busy (not complaining) great to have you back. Get 100% well soon!

Later,

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