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Post by: elzie on February 02, 2006, 05:37:01 PM: So what have I missed in my time away???

Just an update on why I've been gone. Last May I got deathly ill and had my colon removed in emergency surgery. The good news is that it was removed before turning cancerous I have had a total of 7 surgeries since June of 05 and have another one coming up within the month I went from 210# to 145# and just got home from the hospital this week, again.

So, as you can imagine I haven't touched my Alembic in quite some time! Tomorrow night will be my first time in months and will be accomapnied by some much needed beer(also months since I've touched that too) and a bit of cognac to boot. So let's all get the bottles banging on the table and fill me in on what I've missed!!!
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Post by: lbpesq on February 02, 2006, 05:49:36 PM: Paul:

Welcome back. Boy, that's a helluva way to lose weight! Next time let me know and I can send you a copy of the scarsdale diet. LOL Seriously though, glad to see you back. As my granfather always told me, health is the most important thing of all. Without it, money, Alembics, whatever, means nothing. Good luck on the upcoming procedure and keep on the path to recovery. And get that Alembic back in your hands ASAP. I suspect that Ron's elecronics emit a powerful healing aura! I know playing my Electrum usually makes me feel better.

Bill, tgo

P.S. I noticed you slipped beer into the first posting on this thread. Dude, you haven't lost a thing. nyuk, nyuk.
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Post by: elzie on February 02, 2006, 05:54:54 PM: Since it will be raining tomorrow, I will be doing a few sit down tasks. One is to drive my truck, the battery dies while I was in the hospital. The other is to re-string the Alembic and take in as much food/protein/carbs in the day to allow me to have some beer without falling over!

I guess with the truck not starting I should be writing an country song, but my dog is okay so I don't have enough to work with;)

Paul TGO
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Post by: rami on February 02, 2006, 07:02:33 PM: Paul,

That's one heck of an ordeal to go through. A while back a very dear friend of mine went through a similar experience with a much less postive outcome. Like Bill said, without our health we have nothing and everything else is meaningless by comparison.
I can't fully express my admiration of your courage and positve attitude, they can sure go a long way towards your recovery. You have my sincerest wishes for a full recovery and a long and prosperous life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your friend and fellow Alembician,

Rami
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Post by: David Houck on February 02, 2006, 07:41:52 PM: Welcome back!!!
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Post by: richbass939 on February 02, 2006, 07:42:37 PM: Paul, my best wishes for a quick recovery from your upcoming surgery and for good health as soon as possible.
Rich
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Post by: eastcoastepic on February 02, 2006, 08:18:34 PM: Welcome back, Paul, and best of luck. A Custom Alembic Excel will surely get you through the tough times. Don't worry, it's like riding a bike.......
I guess with the truck not starting I should be writing a country song, but my dog is okay so I don't have enough to work with
A true classic! ROFL....
Best wishes and good health,
Chris
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Post by: bob on February 02, 2006, 09:20:19 PM: Okay, so you slipped in the beer... but please, let this be one thread where no one starts screaming for photos!

Nice to have you back, and with a positive attitude like yours, let's assume you'll stick around.

What have you missed? Well, we do have a surprising number of new members, and despite the inherent risk in that, this is still a remarkably friendly - and caring - place to hang out. We did have a rough spot or two, and sadly our friend danno got fed up and bid us adieu, but for the most part things are holding together.

...except for headstocks, where a couple were snapped off in recent weeks, and then of course there is dela, who is in the process of figuring out how to resurrect one of his many basses that were submerged by Katrina for a long spell.

But these are all petty things, compared to what you've been through. Thanks for letting us know, and we're here for you if we can help.
-Bob
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Post by: bassman10096 on February 02, 2006, 09:23:15 PM: Welcome back Paul. Glad things seem to be getting better.

Look for an Email from me soon with some pix - the help and suggestions you made on the bass body I'm building were invaluable. I'll finish spraying tomorrow and plan to set it aside for a long spell before I rub out the lacquer. Suffice it to say that I've found more uses for a spindle sander than I would ever have guessed...

Keep on gettin' better man!

Bill
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Post by: palembic on February 03, 2006, 12:00:04 AM: Heeeeeehoooo comovahee!!!
Paul the good one is back!
5now ...did we have a Paul the ugly one???Huhuhhu ...no)
Paul the fake one
Paul the Aaaaaaaah one
Paul the John one
Paul the silent one
Paul the ...
anyway

Man ...this is really GOOD to have you back! Man ...you went through SOMETHING!
Mica has got the pictures-pictures desease now but in not into banging with empty bottles on tables.

Anyway Paul the fake one chooses an odd meter and we all come in on the wrong moment.
As long as it is the moment that you open that nice red beer home made beer of you!

Good to have you back!

Paul the bad one
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Post by: adriaan on February 03, 2006, 02:06:11 AM: Paul (Elzie) - good to have you back, but promise you won't mention motor bikes. This thread already has beer and Alembics, no need for excesses here.
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Post by: kmh364 on February 03, 2006, 04:59:15 AM: Hey! What's wrong with motorbikes? LOL!
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Post by: kmh364 on February 03, 2006, 05:08:43 AM: Paul:

Welcome back...I hope you feel better real soon!
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Post by: keavin on February 03, 2006, 05:29:30 AM: welcome back elzie!,glad you're ok,...
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Post by: 811952 on February 03, 2006, 05:47:01 AM: Welcome back Paul! I think you need to write a blues tune lamenting how even though you just got out of the hospital, it's raining and your truck battery's dead, your dog is healthy and therefore you don't have enough misery in your life to write a blues tune. Glad you're back among us and hope everything just gets better from here on out.

Do you have a favorite motorbike or beer? Pictures of those will suffice...

John
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Post by: palembic on February 03, 2006, 06:16:41 AM: Sssssh ...don't tell it to the others but Paul the good one makes his own beer!
I dunno about bikes

PTBO
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Post by: gare on February 03, 2006, 07:41:25 AM: Welcome back, glad you're ok.
In honor of your return I'll have a couple pops tonite too.

G
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Post by: elzie on February 03, 2006, 10:00:03 AM: Thank you all for the heartfelt wishes and welcomes

I am quite looking forward to tonight, even if I can only play one tune! I will try for more, but hey, beggars can't be choosers.

I have some pictures of my old dirt bike, maybe I should scan them. I actually have been thinking of taking some photos of myself so when I get better and back to my weight I have something to remind myself that it can always be worse.....
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Post by: dejan on February 03, 2006, 10:25:39 AM: welcome back Paul,I'm happy to know that you can play your bass now!I'm sure that the only tune you can play now, will be the first of a long series!I hope to hear you playin'in the next future and remember,Music is a good medicine!Be strong,bye!
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Post by: dadabass2001 on February 03, 2006, 10:41:39 AM: Hey Elzie,
welcome back, bro. Keep up the rehab (spiritual and physical). All the best.
Mike
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Post by: bracheen on February 03, 2006, 11:28:45 AM: Paul,
Welcome back. That's great news about your successful surgery and I gotta say your attitude is amazing. I'll join the others and lift a pint to your continued good health tonight. If it makes you feel better it's raining here in the Sunshine State also.

Sam
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Post by: elzie on February 03, 2006, 12:15:23 PM: Bob, thanks for the update. I guess I've missed some fireworks. Is there a link for the drama I missed?

Bill, I've been meaning to email you. Viva la drum sander!

Paul TBO, good to see you in good spirits and well

Everyone has been great, and thank you all. It feels good to be back and it feels like going home. I have a sneaking suspicion that there may small headaches in the morning with all this talk of beer. Alas, mine is for medicinal and healing porposes;) That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
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Post by: keith_h on February 03, 2006, 01:57:03 PM: Paul,
Welcome back.

Isn't all beer use for medicinal and healing purposes? LOL

Keith
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Post by: gare on February 03, 2006, 03:19:48 PM: medicinal and healing purposes

It's all medicine !
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Post by: jlpicard on February 03, 2006, 10:59:03 PM: Welcome back! Just keep plucking that Alembic! It has a way of making everything right with the world!
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Post by: elzie on February 04, 2006, 01:00:15 PM: An update. All went well and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I had two beers, a shot of cognac and played about ten tunes! I even got to wear my Devo power dome ;)

I am going to do it again tonight! I even got to take advantage of the nice weather here today and took the 81 Camaro out for a nice spirited drive. Now that really put a grin on my face
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Post by: David Houck on February 04, 2006, 03:09:27 PM: I'm assuming you didn't do the two beers and a shot before taking the Camaro out.
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Post by: southpaw on February 04, 2006, 05:19:19 PM: Don't forget to checkout a few beautful lefty basses that have made in the past few months in the showcase area, including JLPicard's which is shipping any day.
It sounds like your spirit is strong, here's wishing you all the best.
(I had to chime in since we heard from Paul the bad one and Paul the Good one).

Southpaw ...a.k.a Paul the Lefty one
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Post by: jlpicard on February 05, 2006, 01:06:29 AM: Paul, I wish it were anyday now but I haven't had an update since the rubout photo so Im not really sure just where we're at. Setup and Calibration I believe is all that remains.
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Post by: jet_powers on February 05, 2006, 11:33:44 AM: Bro PTGO!!!!

Good to have you back. Sorry to hear of the trials and tribulations..... what doesn't kill us makes us stronger!

JP