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FDP Forum / Moe's Tavern (_8^(I) / So, what is *your* biggest probem in life ... as you see it today?
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FDP Forum / Moe's Tavern (_8^(I) / So, what is *your* biggest probem in life ... as you see it today?
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johnny1111
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Keep a coolin' babyAug 1st, 2012 01:36 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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This past Wed and Sat were the annual Blood on the Tracks Live concerts. I again had the pleasure of being invited back to sing "Tangled Up in Blue" in front of 1500+ people in an outdoor amphitheater setting. The band consists of over 30 musicians, a few of which participated in the local (MPLS) re-recording of half of Dylan's album before it's release in early 1974. There were LOTS of top local musicians there: Kevin Odegard, Gary Wopat, Bobby Z (Prince's drummer), etc.
Wed night went great and I was really looking forward to Sat. This is the third year I was invited to sing lead on the song, and all of the musicians treated me like I was now part of the family. My nerves calmed out as the performance started and it just became one big fun event. I felt like they genuinely LIKED me! I could not wait for Saturday night, as it was a bigger location with a bigger sound setup and the crowd would be be larger.
Thursday after work, I decided to contact my older brother Tom, who is a sports director and announcer for the UW Whitewater Warhawks. He has been there for 23 years and is so well liked that he is just referred to as "The Voice." I had not talked to him for over a year, and I wanted to let him in on my concert experience. We both changed phones and email addresses in the past year, so I googled the university and his name. I saw he had a blog, so I clicked on it and figured I would comment that "his little brother wanted to get ahold of him." Tom and I are the only family members left. We have had the pleasure of burying our mom, dad, and sister. All died of some form of cancer. So I click on the link and it said that "Voice was diagnosed with advanced stage colorectal cancer on May 25th. He had surgery two days later, but they could not get all of the tumor. His is currently undgoing six weeks of chemotherapy, five days a week. Voice is fighting this and expects to be back to broadcast the upcoming Warhawks football season."
I couldn't believe what I had just read. It was an out of the blue punch to the gut that pretty much caused me to have a nervous breakdown for the next two days. I could not keep my brain together enough to even do a simple task like sign a receipt. Everything was all jumbled up in my head.
I was still breaking down by Sat morning, and now I was starting to stress about what to do about the concert that evening. My voice was getting raspy from talking to myself constantly. I had gotten NO sleep Thursday night and maybe four hours Friday night. I ate some breakfast and went home to rest. About 3pm I woke up and felt better and my voice was a bit better. I decided to chance the concert. I am glad I did, as it really helped me to forget the pain and the band was super cool and relaxed me. The music and crowd were phenominal, and I gave my best, most animated, Dylanesque performance ever. Unfortunately, it is the last of the BOTT concerts to be held--but it was a great one.
I responded to my brother's blog so he knows that I am aware of what happened, but he still has not gotten back to me. I am really dreading the future of going to see him and the fact that he may die.
In my mind I keep having a vision of being at the graveyard on a cloudy day, standing in front of a big rectangular hole as I hear the metal clank of the gear and see the large cement box holding brother Tom's body slowly disappear into the ground out of view. Then I turn around and see that I am standing alone in the graveyard as I await my turn to die.
Suffice it to say, I was EXHAUSTED by Sunday. I am going to make it OK, but it sure ain't easy. I am sort of pissed that fate intervened in the middle of my great weekend only to slam me down. But I guess I am the lucky one compared to bro.
dlee58
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Kansas...longer to
drive through than you thinkAug 1st, 2012 05:06 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My dad's health after shooting himself. My son's indecision about entering the Navy rather than going to college or even entering the work force full time. My daughters lack of motivation in school. My job, finances, a lot of other small things.
Chris Greene
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Charlie Don't SurfAug 1st, 2012 05:24 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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When I read of some of the real issues some of you are dealing with I have to remind myself to shut the hell up about the little issues I have to deal with.
BlondeStrat
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Of Me ... is none of my business ;)Aug 1st, 2012 06:23 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"When I read of some of the real issues some of you are dealing with I have to remind myself to shut the hell up about the little issues I have to deal with."
Yes indeed Chris ... +1
henrycat
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The Island, Canada
He said he was a wit. He was half right.Aug 1st, 2012 06:52 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Do I jump in the boat and go fishing on the river...........or do I grab a book and jump in the hammock? Geeezzzz this retirement is tough.(:>)
outotune
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The Bluegrass StateAug 2nd, 2012 08:23 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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A little bit CG and a little bit LeftyMeister but in all reality I don't have a lot of probems I would like to retire at maybe 62 but being a cancer suvivor makes the insurance question a bit dicey.
El Kabong
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NJ (cesspool of USA)
A-Ahhl do the thinnin' around here!Aug 2nd, 2012 08:33 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Health issues that caused 8 consecutive years of trips into the hospital have held me back in my job, causing lack of a promotion that I should have by now and I am definitely qualified for.
I really need it now with my kids now driving, 1 starting college in the fall, and the other next fall.
fendrguitplayr
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Greater Boston
Where suspense is never in short supply.Aug 2nd, 2012 09:48 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My health issues.
Diogenes232
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usaAug 2nd, 2012 09:49 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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That I am only 54 and may have already made love for the last time.
Gene O.
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NE Ohio
They call me "The GOAT"Aug 2nd, 2012 10:13 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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The only problem I have is figuring out whether not having a woman in my life is a bad thing or good thing. Everything else is going pretty well.
fscott
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Saskatchewan, CanadaAug 2nd, 2012 05:59 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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At 62 I'm in good health excepting my bum knee. There's probably a knee replacement in my future. All I ask of life is good health for me and my wife. She's 49 and a smoker. She smokes outside. I'm not a controlling guy so I don't harp on it to her very often. As for money, I'll be able to live on my modest pension I think/hope. One's health, mental and physical, is the most important to me. Material possessions don't figure at all in my scheme of things.
MJB
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Who's we sucka?
Smith, Wesson and me.Aug 2nd, 2012 06:16 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Being able to afford retirement.
argo
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MichiganAug 2nd, 2012 07:44 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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My biggest problem is trying to figure out what eternity is.
CVH
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The Resurrector
"No thread is dead"Aug 2nd, 2012 09:55 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Not getting fired in the next 17 months, after which I retire. This is not necessarily a gimme ...
5Strats
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Axe VictimAug 3rd, 2012 07:27 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Come to think of it, it's gotta be THIS DAMN THREAD! (;oD
trumpet77
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Columbia, SC
pink Tele? YES!Aug 3rd, 2012 07:30 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Seriously, I probably don't have any big problems, just some minor challenges. Figuring out what to do after the military is one, which includes where to live. Would be nice for my daughter to get a full time job with benefits, but being a starving artiste has it's advantages too!
Tri0de
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Don't worry what
people think, they don't do it oftenAug 3rd, 2012 11:00 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Finding people who love debate in the proper sense, as a formal discipline akin to chess, with strict rules and criteria that were pretty much worked out in Greek times, Ideology sucks
jon965
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Canerduh.
"Not a lineman for the county anymore."Aug 3rd, 2012 11:36 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I misread the question.
George
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ColoradoAug 4th, 2012 12:08 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I read this whole thread and have decided I am the luckiest man on earth.
To steal a quote from a previous poster:
"I have no big problems in my life just a bunch of little ones that irritate the hell of me. Otherwise life is good."
Blues Beat
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Southern Florida
Manatee the other white meat.Aug 4th, 2012 05:20 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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What Chris & George said.
I hope all the best for you guys.
"The only problem I have is figuring out whether not having a woman in my life is a bad thing or good thing. Everything else is going pretty well."
Whether they're in or out one tends to lean towards the opposite at being the best.
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