Staggering on Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I had a bit of a jolt last Tuesday when my cardiologist decided that he should perform an angioplasty and insert a stent in my heart.Until a test two weeks earlier I didn't even know I had any heart problems.It all went well and I spent the night in the hospital. When I got home the next day I was feeling pretty good and played my EUB(Yamaha SLB 200) for a while and did a few other things.Then on Saturday(4 days after the procedure) I drove(alone) to a gig about an hour and a half away in the wilds of Northern Ontario and we played a couple of sets that added up to almost 3 hours and then I drove home feeling great.We played well and had a good crowd. I have been practicing a lot and although I don't feel any different physically I am having a lot of fun working on new material for both of the bands I am in. Just a note to say that I am 71 and have been working full time as a farrier(including last weekend) for the last 26 years,I eat carefully,I go to exercise class,I am a skinny little guy and try to take care of myself and I still ended up with a heart issue-I guess you can't fight genetics. Anyway I'm off to a rehearsal an hour away tonight and I'm getting ready for another angioplasty/stent session next Wednesday and then on to more music and more gigs. Right now I'm going to plug in my new Traynor SB112 amp(love it-made in Canada!) and work on a few tunes.I am so glad to have music in my life! Take care of yourselves everyone... and keep playing, it's good for you! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Good for you Bob. keep on rocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Well done that man! Love this blitz spirit ☺ glad you are feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPrawn Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 you are an inspiration no more whining about a heavy cold and blocked ears from me hope the second one goes as well, keep us updated, best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 This is the very best thing about music surely. We will all have it in our lives forever and there's likely to be times for all of us where it becomes more than just a hobby / career / passion. It can be a really great companion and inspiration. Thanks for sharing Bob and best wishes for continuing health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Brilliant stuff Bob, keep doing it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Great to hear your story. Tread bravely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Nice one Bob, keep up the good work (bass playing anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 "'Music is the only magic I encountered in my life. There's no trick involved with it. It's pure and it's real. It heals, it communicates."-Tom Petty RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thanks for your support and encouragement.You are a lovely bunch. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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