I wouldn’t say I’m at “band level” though I have learnt loads since joining them. They are very patient!!
I’ve only ever played acoustic chords and only learnt the basics myself.
Girls bought me an electric a couple of years ago and I still didn’t really do a lot. Since joining the band I have changed my style a bit. Got pedals and a big amp.
I keep promising to sit down and teach myself to read music and where it all is on the neck etc.
I’ll get there. Maybe I ought to put some time aside as if I was actually having lessons instead of waiting till I have time.
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I’ve literally just ordered myself some new plectrums I think I’m going to start writing again, that will keep me busy.
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Yeah definitely. I’m working on a song at the moment. Got some lyrics down just need to arrange them and sort out a melody. I had planned to get it together for the first Sunday in November as I will be a year by then. We do and open mic in a local pub and I was wanting to give it it’s first airing then. But I think I’m gonna run out of time.
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We want to hear it Geoff !!
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We wanted to see your Dutch braids! 
I’m jealous now I’m a bedroom rockstar. even the dog barks at me if I play, I was hopeing he would howl when I play the blues for special effects, you know to set the mood. Da, da, da, dum "My dog has gone an left me, da, da, da, dum.
Well, now I have the means to record and mix it I will. Just might take a while to work it all out.
All I see at the moment is a load of knobs and dials and squiggly lines.
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Tooooo late 
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We can wait 
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Feeling stressed. So short and sweet. WHY THE HELL WON’T I STOP SMOKING WEED. I’m beginning to resent its control over me. Bright side, this may be another stepping stone to the other side… I’ve got the physical strength to run to the end of My journey but mentally I’m still at the start line.
day 31. A day of positives. I’m still alive and not in a hole in a forest still sober, spoke to my daughter on phone, that’s 2 days in a row and she contacted me so that means alot. I’m going to have to spend more attention on my Mrs, im feeling that Your on your phone all the time vibe. As much as I love you all unfortunately I don’t live with you. 
. Well sort of. Be strong.
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That makes total sense . Be present and appreciate what you’ve got 
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Well day 32 I think. Sometimes you really have got to force yourself through the day but with friends to help makes it easier. Still emotionally drained, it’s been a week now, Putting my emotions aside when I gets to the end of the day it always turns out alright in the end. Talking to a 60 year old woman at work who drinks a litre of vodka a day because she is single and lonely and doesn’t want another man in case she gets hurt again. She says she doesn’t want to change as she has got nothing else. If only she knew, I just wanted to wave my magic sober wand. Don’t take for granted what you are all doing, it’s fucking amazing, we could all still be that person. Be strong.
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day 33, busy day, gone really quick, happy as hell, no reason just them ups and downs, or could be day 3 talking to my daughter, got invite to visit, my whole life is heading in the right direction. apart from 2 smokes a day I Mustn’t grumble. Even went for a run after work addiction recovery is easy, you’ve just got to keep busy from the moment you wake up until the minute you go to sleep. Yeah right. Be strong.
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I was genetically born lazy but life’s not giving me the chance.
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Good night to all. Stay focused on your serenity, keep your program of sobriety simple and remember to take it one day at a time even one hour at a time, one breath at a time if need be.
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Early today but just thought of something. Day 34, at work today people have began to ask if I’m OK and how is the drinking going, they tell me I should be proud, its more relief than pride. Then one of them said well done to Laura, my Mrs,. She said what you saying that for,. For putting up with it. Sometimes we get so involved in our own head we forget we’re living with other people, with their own feelings. I know Laura doesn’t like me sitting on this all night, this is part of our life she feels left out of. But she will make that sacrifice as long as I’m not drinking. Our partners have made so many sacrifices over the years, I’m not sure I could have done the same. Stop sometimes, take a look at what’s actually going on around you. I put myself in my partners shoes today and I wasn’t over joyed at what I saw. I don’t really know what would make me stay. You know that me time we talk about, take 25% off and make it some them time. Saying that I asked Laura if she wanted to go to our favourite restaurant tonight and she said she can’t be arsed. You can’t win em all. Be strong.
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Keep giving 25% her time I promise in time once she knows it’s not a flash in the pan… she WILL appreciate it
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Its intresting you guys say this, for me getting sober has been out making more me time. A big reason I drank was due to mental and physical exhaustion after giving all my time and energy to others. Well done for being reflective and thoughtful to your other halves, bonus point to you two
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This site is addictive but most helpful in the early days. It keeps you busy and sober
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