ratbugdave

after feeling as if i'd never get a good band together, ive suddenly found myself in two amazing full-on bands and also playing in a third project as a backup musician for a local songwriter. keep you eyes peeled, folks...im shooting for rock stardom...AGAIN

today i am old.......
in response to this milestone in my life, i have gone on a quest...

i am in georgia right now...looking for an answer

my life is like a tornado

worth updating for...


as of a couple days ago, i now have my dream drumset:

1965 Ludwig Downbeat be-bop kit in Champagne sparkle

*the story, as posted in my thread in the Drummers group*

"in my "good news and bad news" thread, i mentioned in an update that i bought a old ludwig kit for 150 bucks from a guy who was despirate for cash....
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ok, teh update:

*Guitar Center is working out nicely except for the fact that they want to make me the drum department manager already. its a little soon for that i think. id prefer to have a few more months under my belt, so's i can be sure i know how the place should run.

*my girlfriend STILL rocks. i am very lucky.

*i sold...
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ok, things have been crazy for me these past couple weeks.

1. i am leaving the marina job ive had for 4 years to seek greener pastures in retail. i got hired to work in the drum department at the local Guitar Center. after putting in my 2 week notice at the old job, ive been training at the new job on my off days...
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I HAVE RETURNED

i am back from my birthday camping trip. ill have pics up soon.

highlights of the trip include:
* i got an SG belt buckle from my gf's roomie
* i was able to stargaze from a field on an island with nearly zero lights, resulting in me seeing four times as many stars as ive ever seen INCLUDING being able to...
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its my birthday. poo. im so old now.

my girlfriend to taking me on a week long vacation for my birthday. were going to an island in wisconson for camping and drinking. im leaving this sunday and ill be back next sunday.

i got a new snare drum yesterday. i decided that if i wanted to be a serious drummer, i wouldnt have time to...
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bah, the weather sucks these day. too hot, then too wet, then nice and cool for a day, then right back to too hot.

im looking for a new job. after almost 4 years, i am going to have to quit my job. the new owner is such a fucking asshole that i cant stand to work there anymore.

my new drums rock. i already...
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ok, so this is an UPDATE:


new girl: going great, shes the best. she makes me giddy. like a little girl.

current job: i need to quit. the owner has totally fucked the place up since he bought it 2 years ago. he treats us like shit, pays us way less that we are worth, and has added twice the responsabllity to our already endless...
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