They say things come in threes and so it goes with me. My darling 17 year old cocker spaniel Tess, left in the care of my ex-wife when we split up five years ago, had to be put to sleep yesterday. Memories keep flooding back of the times the three of us shared travelling around parts of Australia, the photo we took of her with Ayres Rock in the background and that wonderful morning when my wife got me out of bed to watch Tess give birth to six beautiful puppies (Tess outlived "Ollie", the pup we kept from the litter).
Farewell Tessy... I'll always remember you and the happy times we shared.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
De Blues Are Knockin' at My Door!
Not a good week! Got my divorce papers in the mail and an email from my best friend telling me she doesn't want me to contact her any more (she is going through severe depression and wants to cut her ties with everyone - including me), so I'm left feeling more alone than ever!! I'm NOT looking for sympathy - or pity - because there are many much worse off than I'll ever be, but it does leave me feeling very isolated.
I'm now trying to sort out whether I should leave this area and try to start out afresh somewhere entirely different - which will not be easy at my time of life. At least I've got my Blog to talk to... and my somewhat dented sense of humour.
Just going to try to keep myself busier than normal... maybe write me a coupla real bluuuuuues songs! If you want to talk to me, please do... I need a little company right now.
I'm now trying to sort out whether I should leave this area and try to start out afresh somewhere entirely different - which will not be easy at my time of life. At least I've got my Blog to talk to... and my somewhat dented sense of humour.
Just going to try to keep myself busier than normal... maybe write me a coupla real bluuuuuues songs! If you want to talk to me, please do... I need a little company right now.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
ANOTHER MILESTONE PASSES
I passed another milestone on April 29 and celebrated with the reunion of my old band, "Insight", which was very popular in the local area back in the early 70's. We drew a crowd of about 60 on the Sunday afternoon at the Bendigo RSL Club, including several old friends who came along to wish me a Happy Birthday and re-live some of the songs of that era. The group included my long-time singing partner Olive Bice, my brother Geoff and cousin Peter Newson.
On the day, I wore two shirts specially made for me by a local lady who makes and repairs clothes for a living... she did quite a good job, so I will give her plenty of work in the future as I update my wardrobe of tired old shirts and coats, etc.
On the day, I wore two shirts specially made for me by a local lady who makes and repairs clothes for a living... she did quite a good job, so I will give her plenty of work in the future as I update my wardrobe of tired old shirts and coats, etc.
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