An update and a Thank You

Subject: An update and a Thank You
From: Bruce MacNeill
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 08:22 AM

I joined Mudcat just about 3 years ago when, in retirement, I decided to try to play again after a 40 year absence for career and family. My plan was to play at nursing homes or some such. I got some encouragement and direction from several folks here, most notably Will Fly but others as well and I just wanted to tell you how it turned out and say thanks. I now play regularly at the local hospital and a nursing home and a local open mic. The restaurant that hosts the open mic actually hired me for a paid gig last Saturday night, which was a success. I'll still mostly be playing for free as I had planned. Thanks for your support. It's been an interesting 3 years.

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 08:42 AM

Congratulations!

Stick with it.

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 08:48 AM

Good to hear, Bruce!

Enjoy!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: open mike
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 09:15 AM

THANKS FOR SHARING...with us, and with the patients and residents..all wishes for continued success!

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 09:29 AM

That is wonderful! COngratulations!!

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Will Fly
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 09:32 AM

Bruce - it's no wonder you made it. Your friends on the Porch saw the trouble you took, the hours you practised, the advice you sifted through, the perfectionism, the thoroughness with which you approached it.

And it's starting to pay off. Couldn't happen to a nice bloke!

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 09:37 AM

Good for you - putting something back is always so rewarding.

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 10:11 AM

what jacqui said.

keep up the good work/s

sandra

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: kendall
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 10:17 AM

Good for you! It's so gratifying to entertain folks for free.

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: olddude
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 10:21 AM

Bruce is amazing. I have been enjoying his music for over a year on the porch ... wonderful my friend

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 11:26 AM

I will echo Kendall: Good for you!

SRS

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Bruce MacNeill
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 07:25 PM

Thanks, all. I plan to keep it up. Most of what I play belongs in a nursing home anyway.

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 07:27 PM

Well done, sir!

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Don Firth
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 07:49 PM

Excellent!!

Don Firth

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 11:20 PM

I'm glad that you've achieved your goal.

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Maryrrf
Date: 07 Nov 11 - 11:29 PM

Glad to hear that things turned out well!

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Gurney
Date: 08 Nov 11 - 12:00 AM

I do hope that Will Fly missed an ....r off the second last word up there.

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: stallion
Date: 08 Nov 11 - 03:14 AM

mmmm I was thinking that, well done! No substitute for practice!

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Will Fly
Date: 08 Nov 11 - 05:53 AM

I do hope that Will Fly missed an ....r off the second last word up there.

I'm afraid I did...

Subject: RE: An update and a Thank You
From: Bruce MacNeill
Date: 08 Nov 11 - 07:16 AM

Being from Massachusetts, I never noticed the missing "R".