Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

Thank you, kind Sir!

How is your hand doing? If you've updated us, I missed it.

Thanks for asking - the cast came off and a nerve analysis confirmed severe carpal tunnel. The fracture is healing slowly but well, but when they did the x-ray that found 2 other issues on top of the fracture. So a two phase operation is scheduled. On Oct 3rd, a (5min) carpal 'relief' surgery and some time yet scheduled a bone-removal surgery. (arthritic scaphoid bone) Apparently there are a cluster of small bones at ones lower hand/wrist that aren't really necessary, and removing them will free-up the nerves and hopefully allow my hand/wrist to get back to 'normal'. In the meantime I wear a removable brace. Next Monday I will ask the Dr if a cortisone shot would give me temporary hand relief so I can rehearse twice a week and do our Sept 17th show more fluidly.

Also, just accepted a Winters Tavern show the Sunday after our Pacifica Performances show where we will debut our new drummer Zach. It will be part of Pacifica's "Fog Fest" weekend, which was cancelled the past two years due to Covid. Because of that - I'm anticipating it being a full house of revelers. (10 bands starting at noon) We have 3, 3hr rehearsal with him before then and I'm confident he can pull it off based on our 1st introductory rehearsal with him which went well. Once those shows are history - the rest of the year will depend on my surgery recoveries but we plan to record 4 originals by Paul, probably by Feb 2023.

Sorry for the long-winded update - but I've had to think in long-range plans a lot lately.

 

[wolfkeller]

Those must be @wolfkeller

You are wise.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Thanks for asking - the cast came off and a nerve analysis confirmed severe carpal tunnel. The fracture is healing slowly but well, but when they did the x-ray that found 2 other issues on top of the fracture. So a two phase operation is scheduled. On Oct 3rd, a (5min) carpal 'relief' surgery and some time yet scheduled a bone-removal surgery. Apparently there are a cluster of small bones at ones lower hand/wrist that aren't really necessary, and removing them will free-up the nerves and hopefully allow my hand/wrist to get back to 'normal'. In the meantime I wear a removable brace. Next Monday I will ask the Dr if a cortisone shot would give me temporary hand relief so I can rehearse twice a week and do our Sept 17th show more fluidly.

Also, just accepted a Winters Tavern show the Sunday after our Pacifica Performances show where we will debut our new drummer Zach. It will be part of Pacifica's "Fog Fest" weekend, which was cancelled the past two years due to Covid. Because of that - I'm anticipating it being a full house of revelers. (10 bands starting at noon) We have 3, 3hr rehearsal with him before then and I'm confident he can pull it off based on our 1st introductory rehearsal with him which went well. Once those shows are history - the rest of the year will depend on my surgery recoveries but we plan to record 4 originals by Paul, probably by Feb 2023.

Sorry for the long-winded update - but I've had to think in long-range plans a lot lately.

Well, I hope that everything goes well for you. Hopefully you'll have better news to look forward to soon.

 

[dagrev]

Ah! Technically, it's 'pre-owned'.

It's worse than I thought. Things are bad. And the case doesn't have the official "Made In Canada" on it.

 

[dagrev]

My recent acquiiton has a bit of a neck dive. Having a wide strap with suede backing helped. Might as well go all out and change the tuners to ultralights. Also found the bridge on the hipshot ebay store, the have blemishes that they sell. Got the ultralights with the mini clover there too for a good price. I know, its gold. I like it lol. All were drop in, neck dive cured (it wasnt much to begin with). Liking the roundwounds on it still, but man flats are calling me again.

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La Bella Black Nylons sound really good on my modern Thunderbird. Kind of a flat sound and feel, but not exactly.

 

[JIO]

Well, I hope that everything goes well for you. Hopefully you'll have better news to look forward to soon.

Thanks - yes, by November I hope to be able to get back on my road bike which I last rode in early May.

 

[dagrev]

Take the picture in the mirror or has Ken been holding out on his collection?

Don't think so, but he's going to want to know where 54% of all lefty Thunderbirds are located.

 

[dagrev]

No, here we have the opium of the ignorants; Soccer. The way people worship Soccer "starlets" here is sickening. It's like a cult.

It is a cult.

 

[Stealth57]

La Bella Black Nylons sound really good on my modern Thunderbird. Kind of a flat sound and feel, but not exactly.

I have La Bella 750N black tapes on a IV and EBCF on a CP. Big difference in tension but both are easy on the fingers. 750N are definitely darker, but also floppier.

 

[Stealth57]

Thanks - yes, by November I hope to be able to get back on my road bike which I last rode in early May.

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Just in time for rain...hopefully...not the riding, the rain.

 

[dagrev]

Thanks for asking - the cast came off and a nerve analysis confirmed severe carpal tunnel. The fracture is healing slowly but well, but when they did the x-ray that found 2 other issues on top of the fracture. So a two phase operation is scheduled. On Oct 3rd, a (5min) carpal 'relief' surgery and some time yet scheduled a bone-removal surgery. (arthritic scaphoid bone) Apparently there are a cluster of small bones at ones lower hand/wrist that aren't really necessary, and removing them will free-up the nerves and hopefully allow my hand/wrist to get back to 'normal'. In the meantime I wear a removable brace. Next Monday I will ask the Dr if a cortisone shot would give me temporary hand relief so I can rehearse twice a week and do our Sept 17th show more fluidly.

Also, just accepted a Winters Tavern show the Sunday after our Pacifica Performances show where we will debut our new drummer Zach. It will be part of Pacifica's "Fog Fest" weekend, which was cancelled the past two years due to Covid. Because of that - I'm anticipating it being a full house of revelers. (10 bands starting at noon) We have 3, 3hr rehearsal with him before then and I'm confident he can pull it off based on our 1st introductory rehearsal with him which went well. Once those shows are history - the rest of the year will depend on my surgery recoveries but we plan to record 4 originals by Paul, probably by Feb 2023.

Sorry for the long-winded update - but I've had to think in long-range plans a lot lately.

Glad for a long-winded good update! Sounds like things are getting resolved.

 

[Stealth57]

It is a cult.

What cult?

 

[PaleAngel_90]

What cult?

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[Stealth57]

Prefieres?

 

[dagrev]

What cult?

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Hard to explain. Largely because people in cults can't see they are in cults. Confirmation bias and all that.

Two of my nephews played and coached at the high school level. I tried to like it but it's really a lost cause.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Prefieres?

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You're not helping.

 

[Stealth57]

You're not helping.

Don't make me break out my Ghana Black Stars kit...if I show you my Royal Challengers cricket gear would you feel better?

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Don't make me break out my Ghana Black Stars kit...if I show you my Royal Challengers cricket gear would you feel better?

 

[Hondapunk]

I’ve had GAS on and off for an EB Stingray. These look nice. Especially the blue and red. New Ernie Ball Short Scale Collection

I know they make fine instruments but I've always disliked those pickguards

 

[Stealth57]

I know they make fine instruments but I've always disliked those pickguards

Reminds me of...