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#169,762
dagrev said:
Turned into a bummer of a day. My assistant's husband died today of COVID after a couple weeks on a vent. He was only 70 and in relatively good health other than his diabetes, which was under control. He was a great guy and also good friend. His was a life well lived with few regrets. A couple here would have had a bond with his serving on a carrier (Enterprise I think), and he reached a master level in his model railroad club. Not long ago he made a replica of the ship he served on in the early '70s. I was impressed, as always by those who can make such things look so real. I mention all this as a reminder for everyone to be wise and careful, but not scared. Unfortunately it seems his contact situation could have been avoided. Small/family gatherings have caused every case I personally know of, so please be careful.
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I am so sorry. Praying for all who knew him. Hugs and peace. Celebrate his life!
 
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#169,763
RedVee said:
@dagrev sorry for your loss.

Evidently today is the day for it. Had a few text messages today that a colleague died on Thursday. Not Covid related, that other C of a disease Cancer. His stem cell transplant failed and that was the end play really.

I didn’t know him well but we used to sit nearby each other so I’d walk past on the way in to work and out again. Nice guy to have a chat and a laugh with.
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[More bad words. So sorry. Prayers and hugs for all who knew him. Ugh.
 
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#169,764
dagrev said:
Thanks, and yes indeed.

Thanks Ken.

Thanks Border.

Appreciated Chucky

Thanks Mike

Thanks Geoff, and sorry to hear that.

Thank you. Sounds like a wise plan. Most people don't have a problem (some never know they had it), but for a few it goes badly, and you can't know if you are one of that few.

Again, I wasn't looking for kind comments (but are appreciated), it was more of a reminder for us to all be careful. Anyone here who would get sick and no longer be part of this Thunderbird community would be a personal loss to all of us.
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We've been extra careful lately, since we're spending time with my 92 y/o dad when we can. he and Mom II are both xetra careful. he's had both shots; she's had the first. I am going on a daddy-daughter date, but she and her fam are being extra careful, and we're masking and socially distancing a backyard picnic.
 
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#169,767
REVERSES are Thunderbird basses too!....:D
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#169,769
dagrev said:
My '99 Fender Hot Rod is passive, but is one of the best Fender's I've ever played, but in tone and feel. I'd swear this was made in the custom shop. This is a bass I'll never get rid of. The PUs and everything really are perfect.The Js were slightly overwound to help out, but I never go past 80% when using it blended. The pic doesn't do it justice. It's stunning, and getting orange stunning it no small feat!
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Man, that is one gorgeous bass.
 
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#169,773
Condolences Dagrev.


I've never read any of Maas' books, but I liked this quote I came across recently:

“Each of the scars, the chipped teeth and broken claws, the mutilated tail—they weren’t the markings of a victim. Oh, no. They were the trophies of a survivor. Abraxos was a warrior who’d had all the odds stacked against him and survived. Learned from it. Triumphed.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Heir of Fire​



It seems "six degrees of separation" is reduced to two when it comes to the scars, chipped teeth and broken claws and other knocks we receive indirectly from this pandemic. If we've not been directly affected, we know of someone who has.

Stay strong, stay vigilant, but most of all — live life to the fullest, it is our best way of saying "F you very much, Covid".


So, having said that...



Chucky Stiletti said:
ask and you shall.....
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MCF said:
Ditto.
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THANK YOU!
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#169,776
Bassmike62 said:
Man, that is one gorgeous bass.
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Thanks! It really is. The pick guard is not tort (thank heavens!) but has some flecks of orange that really make the think pop. I've gotten more complements from it as anything I've ever owned. This pick still doesn't capture it well.
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An old pic of my wife playing it.
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Feral Feline said:
Condolences Dagrev.


I've never read any of Maas' books, but I liked this quote I came across recently:

“Each of the scars, the chipped teeth and broken claws, the mutilated tail—they weren’t the markings of a victim. Oh, no. They were the trophies of a survivor. Abraxos was a warrior who’d had all the odds stacked against him and survived. Learned from it. Triumphed.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Heir of Fire​
It seems "six degrees of separation" is reduced to two when it comes to the scars, chipped teeth and broken claws and other knocks we receive indirectly from this pandemic. If we've not been directly affected, we know of someone who has.

Stay strong, stay vigilant, but most of all — live life to the fullest, it is our best way of saying "F you very much, Covid".


So, having said that...
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Thank you for the thought and the quote!
 
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#169,778
dagrev said:
Thanks! It really is. The pick guard is not tort (thank heavens!) but has some flecks of orange that really make the think pop. I've gotten more complements from it as anything I've ever owned. This pick still doesn't capture it well.
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An old pic of my wife playing it.
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We can see it better in the pic with Ms Dagrev, really complements that magnificient bass.
Always nice to see the real people behind the avatars :-)
 
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