Well I got that surgery out of the way....
 

Today I hurt like hell, and yesterday the post op drugs were fun, now on to rest and recover.

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Glad you're still with us. Heal up, good luck with your gig this weekend.

it only gets better, rest, rest, rest, you'll be fine in a week.

Thanks Steve. I decided to bail on the saturday show. I got a stand in. I just think it's best to lay low for a while.

Hey Shaun how are YOU feeling today Mr two days ahead of me?

Today I woke up and it was stinging quite a lot. Coffee, breakfast, 4 ibuprofen later I'm feeling better.

Seriously, I only had a single, but this seems to be a fast healing surgery as long as you rest. I've been active, too active really, but I can also feel a definite improvement every day. Give it a week with lots of rest and little activity to keep flexible and we should both be AOK.

Lots of yogurt and patience on the throne.

took magnesium last night that outta get things moving.

You are a smart man!
It is too much to expect to move around much in that first week.
Fresh pineapple is suppose to reduce scar tissue and promote healing say my South African friends.
Hope your recovery is trouble free.

Hey Dave glad you made it through okay... no stage diving for a while okay...

Thanks Bill. I love your signature by the way. I can relate.

"how can ya sing the blues when you stand there wearin' alligator shoes"

the eagles - life in the fast lane Video by jay - MySpace Video

Ya know man, I am 42... and I never "discovered" the blues till about 5 days ago... I mean I knew about the blues... heard the blues, but never really gave it much thought or attention... I was listening to an interview with Jimi Hendrix though and to who he listened to yada yada and I said what the hell, I had been watching videos on blues riffs and the sorts and I figured I would start looking at different blues artists videos.... was absolutely blown away... it was an epiphany moment for myself and I have had nothing but blues riffs and progressions stuck in my head ever since....

you will discover more the deeper you dig into it's roots. of course muddy waters is a good place to start.

Speedy recovery!

Will definitely give it a listen to... for some reason I am really liking the more sad sounding music than the upbeat stuff... I am thinking that it is because it sounds more complex to me for some reason.... I have been practicing my riffs quite a bit and my pinky finger feels like it is about ready to fall off...

You want "dark" blues? Listen to some Robert Cray.

Get well soon!!

thanks Art. By the way I did some horse trading for a new long spoon last week. I'll post some pics later.

Dave,

Glad to hear all is well so far.

Rest and relax!