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I had a really rough day, tomorrow is likely to be a repeat. I don't even have the energy right now to explain why.
I'll try to check in soon.
Jackie is in Chicago right now because of a family emergency on her side. I might end up in Chicago next week.
A couple of psychics offered to help with my nephew. Not something that I or my family are drawn to, but at this point I think that we'd try anything. Upon further review we've decided that their motivations seem to be self serving and about promoting themselves more than anything else.
Oh geez...sorry....like you guys need more stuff going on.
I'm not sure how much I believe the psychic thing either, but even if their motives are self-promotion, they are at least thinking that they'll have something to promote. Of course, that could be the whole, "you're not supposed to find him yet" kind of deal...complete b.s. My grandma asked a psychic where she had hidden her wedding ring (old people stash valuable stuff in weird places and then forget where they put it...okay, okay...I totally do this too...good thing I have nosey kids that can tell me where I hid the hubz birthday present that I bought six months before) and got the "you'll find it when you're meant to find it" line of b.s. My grandfather had been dead for like 40 years at that point. She never did find it before she died. We found it tucked up in the basement ceiling when we were remodeling. Oh, and it was my ex-husband that found it, so no significance there either!
Anyway, you have all my contact info. If there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.![]()
Mike, sorry that there is more trial in your lives at a time when you don't need it. Really hoping things will start sorting themselves out for you and your family.
But don't give the Psychics another thought. Even though you may feel there is no where else to turn to this will not help. They'll make some vague, general statements so they can take credit if something good or bad happens.
at the moment the air scrubber design is proprietary... I am afraid no pics or I violate a non disclosure agreement/contract
I can tell you that this one is to take dangerous levels of nitrous oxide out of the air
Oh that reminds me....I actually have my ACE wrist brace because sometimes my wrist hurts like a mother out of nowhere...that's kinda like a restraint. Also duct tape can be a gag AND/OR restraints.![]()
I just pulled a sneaky stunt on the bank, and they do not even know it yet...
When this house was built, there was never a deeded right of way to the back of the house. The front of the house is accessable, but to get to the garage and the shop, you have to go around the back of the house
The driveway is actually on property owned by a friend. Back when this house was built, a handshake was binding, and the property owners had an agreement. That is no longer binding with both of them dead.
My friend is going to tell the bank that as soon as I am gone, he is closing the road. The only place a new driveway could go would run right over the septic tank, and leach field, and a couple 50-60 foot fir trees would have to come out
My friend does not want new neighbors against his property. He likes that I watch out for him
This should help me drive the price down, and give me a little more leverage to make them deal with me, on my terms
When I signed up for Talkbass back in March I was just looking for info. I did not expect to find people who would start to become friends.
I may change my handle in the future to be less generic but in the meantime, please feel free to call me Marty. That's what my friends call me.
When I signed up for Talkbass back in March I was just looking for info. I did not expect to find people who would start to become friends.
I may change my handle in the future to be less generic but in the meantime, please feel free to call me Marty. That's what my friends call me.



Ack, sorry it's been a while guys. Kinda busy but wow have I got some news.
A Guy on Craigslist is selling this bass plus and amp for $50! Too good a deal to pass up. I'll be picking it up on Saturday.
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Sweet! I like this.
A few new survey markers would make this more obvious to potential buyers unaware of that situation.
Ok, no pic, no covered wagon.
OK, you asked for it...LOL
front access to the house
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back yard
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inside great room
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I I have a couple pics of the back of the house and the garage, but the house really is just the background in those...I was taking pics of my 67 austin healey, and the vette...and maybe a couple of the harley too![]()
Why fast?
Anybody can write a song...toddlers do it all day long, it's part of our nature.
Not everyone can write a good song...
A tip I read about years ago from Bono(who can write a good song) was to use the recording feature on your cell phone to record little bits and pieces of ideas when they occur to you.
You... Have an ex-husband? What in the world!? If I was married to you, you'd be treated like a queen 24/7/365 (366 for a leap year), and never be miserable!!!

and you're not.
Haha! I'd like to apologize for my erratic behavior lately, it was completely uncalled for. For those who are wondering what was said, basically a bunch of bull crap. I'm only capable of writing lyrics and music when sad or depressed. The music isn't sad, either. It can be anywhere between a classic rock power ballad about being madly in love with the girl of your dreams, to angry I'm-gonna-give-my-finger-to-the-world metal, or even the occasional country song about my piece of crap truck. lol anyway... I've tried writing happy and it could never come. So I decided to drink to bring my mood down a little bit. I drank myself past the point of depression by accident and we broke up because of something I'm too embarrassed to post anywhere or share with anyone but a very select few of my closest friends. We finally kissed and made up today, and I have a little bit of news... See below...
As for all of you NJ crew who are regular CWBers (as well as auto), we need to get together and hang out before the end of June. I'm possibly moving to Florida with Kristin... I'm really nervous about it but want to get out of New Jersey badly enough. In fact, I fainted earlier when she brought it up. My best friend had to pick me up off the floor literally, I smashed up one of my basses in the process. But I don't care... She asked my honest opinion on it. I said (copied from a text message):
"I want to be happy. I deserve to be happy. You make me happy. You deserve to be happy. And I know I make you happy on some level despite our differences. And if you really think we can be together for the long haul, then I'm all for it because I love you more than words can describe. If you were here right now I will show you how much I love you, with a single kiss, and even that wouldn't be enough..."
God, I'm so excited and happy I'm bursting at the seams...
* Lastly - this week's bass homework is write an original song. My rules - 4 chords max. 3 minutes max. Stop thinking. Have fun. Some days I wonder why I pay that man to torture me, but then I remember that I like it. THand - how do I make that quirky thing that makes up stories on the fly apply to this...and fast? Anyone else with ideas - please feel free to chime in - I'm on the edge with this little assignment.

I never expected to stick around either. CWB has been an unexpected delight.
And Talkbass in general is pretty awesome.
And Mr. Clement got started on my fretboard today. Yay!!!![]()
