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Freensleazy
65 / male State of Confusion, Pennsylvania, US
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Been Gone For A Bit
Hey guys. Most of you know what's been going on with me. Some have sent me PMs, some have emailed me and one in particular has called me to check on me. I thank each and every one of you. I'm closing down the business. I cant fight this shit anymore. The recession fractured me and I have decided that after almost 2 years, it's easier to fold than to fight anymore. If I had the resources that I used to have, I would fight to the death. But where I am now, I'm gonna cut bait. I cant do this any more. My face looks like it's aged 10 years in the last 18 months. Fuck it. No amount of money is worth this. I'm ending this chapter of my life. On to the next.
On a lighter side, I have been very luck to have met some very talented musicians in the last year and a half. I've played with guys that I was amazed to be playing with last summer and was even more amazed to be asked back again. And in December, I was asked to play at a charity event in the inner city. I asked a few guys that I kew to play along, most of which knew nothing about the other, but it sounded fantastic. Yep. A new band. I am so looking forward to this!
Now, listen up, especially Syb. I know many of us have lost parents, but the last I knew, Syb's Dad was still alive. My Dad passed away in 85. It took 30 years, and although I've mentioned him in other things I've written, this one was all about him. Pay attention Syb, and be sure to take care of your Dad.
When I was young, I used to watch you shave
Knowing that would be me some day
I saw how you drank your coffee
Cream and sugar, no fancy latte
I still drink mine that same way too
I learned so many things from you
You taught me how to ride a bike and swim
Which fish to keep, which ones to throw back in
And you bought me my first guitar
And that ol Ford was my favorite car
They were used, but to me they were brand new
I learned so many things from you
You showed me what was right and what was wrong
To be polite, and to try to get along
To do the best I could in school
And to live by the Golden Rule
That I'd only get the respect that I was due
I learned so many things from you
I'm who I am because of you
It show's in every thing I do
I learned things that you didnt know I had
You treated me with dignity
And loved me unconditionally
You were teaching me to be a Dad
You taught me to always lend a hand
Just bein a male, dont make you a man
You taught me it's ok to grieve
And to stand up, for what I believe
To provide for, and protect my family too
I learned so many things from you
Tried not to cry, when you were laid to rest
You'd want me to be strong, and nothing less
But you're still with me every day
I talk to you, when I pray
I try to live the way you'd want me to
I learned so many things from you
I learned so many things, from you
Ok, I'm done
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February 4, 2015, 03:34 |
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newbie1011
62 / female The Shore, New Jersey, US
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Re: Been Gone For A Bit
DAMN FREE!Call me if there is anything I can do. Even if it's just to rant.
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February 4, 2015, 03:57 |
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sybianwatcher1
49 / male Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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Re: Been Gone For A Bit
I really don't know what to say to you my dear friend......
How is it that a few around these parts can put a lump in my throat ,and make my eyes wanna start leaking.
I'll take care of the Old Man.....and the little man soon to come into my life..You've my word on it.
.......and Thanks..........
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February 4, 2015, 06:16 |
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Re: Been Gone For A Bit
lost my dad in '92. thanks, this is great.
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February 5, 2015, 00:26 |
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Freensleazy
65 / male State of Confusion, Pennsylvania, US
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Re: Been Gone For A Bit
On a lighter note, I got an email from the Ambassador of Nigeria offering to give me 10% of the 10 million dollars he wants to deposit into my US bank account. So I've got that going for me.
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February 5, 2015, 18:10 |
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sybianwatcher1
49 / male Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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Re: Re: Been Gone For A Bit
QUOTE (Freensleazy @ February 5, 2015, 18:10)On a lighter note, I got an email from the Ambassador of Nigeria offering to give me 10% of the 10 million dollars he wants to deposit into my US bank account. So I've got that going for me.
Hate to break it to you....10% of 10 Million Nigerian is about 12 bucks....Maybe you could buy those new guitar strings after your out of court from those International money laundering charges that may be on your horizon.
Ahhh come on!!! That made you smile just a little !!
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February 5, 2015, 20:19 |
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Freensleazy
65 / male State of Confusion, Pennsylvania, US
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Re: Re: Re: Been Gone For A Bit
QUOTE (sybianwatcher1 @ February 5, 2015, 20:19) QUOTE (Freensleazy @ February 5, 2015, 18:10)On a lighter note, I got an email from the Ambassador of Nigeria offering to give me 10% of the 10 million dollars he wants to deposit into my US bank account. So I've got that going for me.
Hate to break it to you....10% of 10 Million Nigerian is about 12 bucks....Maybe you could buy those new guitar strings after your out of court from those International money laundering charges that may be on your horizon.
Ahhh come on!!! That made you smile just a little !!
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February 5, 2015, 21:23 |
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newbie1011
62 / female The Shore, New Jersey, US
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Re: Been Gone For A Bit
Wow Free, they must like me more. The offer I got was 10 million US dollars. But they want me to give them bank info so they can direct deposit and I can't find it.
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February 6, 2015, 00:45 |
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Freensleazy
65 / male State of Confusion, Pennsylvania, US
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Re: Re: Been Gone For A Bit
QUOTE (sybianwatcher1 @ February 4, 2015, 06:16)I really don't know what to say to you my dear friend......
How is it that a few around these parts can put a lump in my throat ,and make my eyes wanna start leaking.
I'll take care of the Old Man.....and the little man soon to come into my life..You've my word on it.
.......and Thanks..........
Check your email
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February 7, 2015, 14:15 |
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sybianwatcher1
49 / male Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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Re: Re: Re: Been Gone For A Bit
QUOTE (Freensleazy @ February 7, 2015, 14:15) QUOTE (sybianwatcher1 @ February 4, 2015, 06:16)I really don't know what to say to you my dear friend......
How is it that a few around these parts can put a lump in my throat ,and make my eyes wanna start leaking.
I'll take care of the Old Man.....and the little man soon to come into my life..You've my word on it.
.......and Thanks..........
Check your email
Will Do...
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February 7, 2015, 16:01 |
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Re: Been Gone For A Bit
very cool song. very Dylan-esque.
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February 7, 2015, 20:40 |
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funlovingpair
59 / couple Frozen Tundra, Minnesota, US
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Re: Been Gone For A Bit
Very nice song free
Ma
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February 11, 2015, 06:32 |
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