BCR Greg Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 For a long while, it seems. We are scheduled for November 3rd at the Ale House in Mechanicsburg, PA. No gigs scheduled after that for the year, and the shoulder surgery I have been putting off for a year will happen upon getting back from NAMM in January. The recovery time is purported to be 4-6 months, with intensive therapy.At least the rest of the guys can do the majority of the raw tracks for the record while I am out of commision, though. Anyway, if you can make it, please do. The third set will be the typical circus, and much fun will be had.
kizanski Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Will you still be able to fix guitars?Having had shoulder surgery, I can tell you that he'll be able to do anything that you only need one arm to do - what ever that might be.I can tell you that everything becomes more difficult:Eating, dressing, undressing, brushing your teeth, washing your face, showering & washing your hair (two things that you can't do for three days, by the way), typing, even sleeping.Yes, sleeping.Not only because of the unGodly pain, but because when you lay down on your back, the whole geometry of your shoulder changes. It wants to fall down to the mattress, instead of centered in the socket. The pain from that was enough to wake me up out of a sound, pain killer-aided sleep (something that Greg will not allow himself the luxury of) and relegated me to the sofa so that I could sleep in an upright position (or at least try to) for three nights. Again, pain killers can be a big help here (so can late night television). Greg will have to hope for really boring TV and a miracle from Advil.Everyone that I know of that has had both shoulder and knee surgery has told me that they'd rather have 10 knee operations before they'd have another shoulder operation. I'd prefer to skip both of them, moving forward.That said, my surgically-repaired shoulder feels like new. So much so that I could kick myself for not having it done when I actually tore it up 15 years ago.
BubbaVO Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 It's about a 2 hour drive. Will have to beg the wife. Need to make arrangements on where to sleep as local constables don't have a sense of humor about someone sleeping in a parking lot. This is so crazy...it just might work.
HamerHokie Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 It's about a 2 hour drive. Will have to beg the wife. Need to make arrangements on where to sleep as local constables don't have a sense of humor about someone sleeping in a parking lot. This is so crazy...it just might work.I seem to recall a Holiday Inn Express in the general area.
BCR Greg Posted October 28, 2007 Author Posted October 28, 2007 I can help with any lodging arrangements, call me at the shop this week.
doody Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Will you still be able to fix guitars?Having had shoulder surgery, I can tell you that he'll be able to do anything that you only need one arm to do - what ever that might be.I can tell you that everything becomes more difficult:Eating, dressing, undressing, brushing your teeth, washing your face, showering & washing your hair (two things that you can't do for three days, by the way), typing, even sleeping.Yes, sleeping.Not only because of the unGodly pain, but because when you lay down on your back, the whole geometry of your shoulder changes. It wants to fall down to the mattress, instead of centered in the socket. The pain from that was enough to wake me up out of a sound, pain killer-aided sleep (something that Greg will not allow himself the luxury of) and relegated me to the sofa so that I could sleep in an upright position (or at least try to) for three nights. Again, pain killers can be a big help here (so can late night television). Greg will have to hope for really boring TV and a miracle from Advil.Everyone that I know of that has had both shoulder and knee surgery has told me that they'd rather have 10 knee operations before they'd have another shoulder operation. I'd prefer to skip both of them, moving forward.That said, my surgically-repaired shoulder feels like new. So much so that I could kick myself for not having it done when I actually tore it up 15 years ago.Aren''t you just full of good news
kizanski Posted October 28, 2007 Posted October 28, 2007 Aren''t you just full of good newsHey, Greg is a friend, so I'm just being honest.It's like when the Doc told me that I had to have my gall bladder removed. He said, "It's a simple operation."It probably was - for him. The part that he left out was how difficult the recovery was.Shoulder operations are a bitch, but once the repair is made and you've gone through the physical therapy, it's well worth it.
BCR Greg Posted October 29, 2007 Author Posted October 29, 2007 I remember Kiz going through his operation, so none of this is new to me. His bedside manner is a bit abrupt, but that's Kiz. His gentle kissing makes it all better.Drummer Ray did this bit up for the gig....www.grumpyoldmenband.comwww.myspace.com/vivalagrumpyLike you've never heard them before! SaturdayNovember 3, 20079:30 PMA Celebration of Incivility!Featuring…v Britney Spears' homemaking tipsv 'Best Lederhosen' contest v "Grumpy Old Men for President" campaign updatev The usual unscheduled appearances v …and Stormie the Robot! (…and stuff) SO MUCH ENTERTAINMENT, SO LITTLE TIME!!!Come hang, folks. Lots of hot girls have signed on, and I will play up the sympathy this to the girls as much as possible! (As much as I can with my wife and kids there...)
Guest Meshuggah Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Is Greg going to tell that joke about always being photographed nekkid with tiny women 'cuz it makes his schlong look, er, regular sized?Well, is he?
hamerican gigolo Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 I wish you a full & speedy recovery. You are to obstinate/mule-headed to stay down for very long.
Caddie Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 For a long while, it seems. We are scheduled for November 3rd at the Ale House in Mechanicsburg, PA. No gigs scheduled after that for the year, and the shoulder surgery I have been putting off for a year will happen upon getting back from NAMM in January. The recovery time is purported to be 4-6 months, with intensive therapy.At least the rest of the guys can do the majority of the raw tracks for the record while I am out of commision, though. Anyway, if you can make it, please do. The third set will be the typical circus, and much fun will be had. b4 they put you under the knife would you please ship my Studio?Thanks. noonanps - go easy on the vicodin. they have a nasty habit of staying around much longer than they are welcome.
Hamerica Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Sorry I am going to miss this. GOM is very entertaining although Robbie the Robot is pretty entertaining by himself. Maybe there will be some "dog walking" as well. The only band I know where the audience thinks it's the Rocky Horror Show. Record? Stevie Clay didn't tell me anything about a stinking record.. Vinnie who is always talking and telling everything he knows didn't say anything about a record. Ray, who...just needs to keep behind the drums and don't start any trouble, didn't say anything about a record. The lead singer who replaced the second lead singer that replaced the first lead singer didn't say anything about a record? Wow, I gotta call Skeez and get a bootleg! Maybe the Queen will send me a demo tape. Record? Is this all original material or will it be cover tunes. "Walk Away" is a shue in. Hamerica
kizanski Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 ps - go easy on the vicodin. they have a nasty habit of staying around much longer than they are welcome.Or is it that you run out long before you are done taking them?I can't decide.
Hamerica Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 ps - go easy on the vicodin. they have a nasty habit of staying around much longer than they are welcome.Or is it that you run out long before you are done taking them?I can't decide.Is it Poeollween?
BCR Greg Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 That pic is an improvement over the original.
serial Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 That pic is an improvement over the original.Yeah, the veins are less pronounced!
BubbaVO Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 I have clearance from the tower. Will be able to attend. Might have to sleep in the car, but I'll deal with that issue then. Lookin' forward to this.
formula73 Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 I hope it's a good show and heal up fast, buddy. Don't break yourself any worse than you already are.
BCR Greg Posted November 11, 2007 Author Posted November 11, 2007 UPDATE:The club was so blown away at the attendance that they asked up back for December 1st. So this WILL be the last Grumpy gig of the ywar, and in April we will hopefully be able to come back out.SO............Anyone that wants to attend, please do! An HFC presence can make for some wild video, I tell ya!As to the shoulder, I have a THIRD opinion lined up, so we will be sure to get the right surgery and treatment. Thanks for all the emails, I will be fine. My family has a long history of survival.
BubbaVO Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Starting to sound like the KISS farewell tour...
BCR Greg Posted November 11, 2007 Author Posted November 11, 2007 Nah, November was the last gig that they wanted us to play there. My tribulations with this venue are legend, trust me. The Nov gig went SO well, they knew $$$$$ when they saw it. After this gig, even light weight guitars will be hard to bear, the strap hits me in a vulnerable place.
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