Question Forum Mid-Summer check in!

[DrKev]

GOOOOD MOOOOOOOOOORNING!!

This week is climatologically the middle of summer (historically average maximum temperatures start dropping from this week on), and lordy we sure hope they drop for a lot of forumites around the world!

So I thought we'd have a mid-summercheck-in/roll call.

How's the summer going for you? Heatwaves, fires, floods? Are you getting as much guitar time in as you'd like? Gigs? Vacation? How’s the family?
Tell us about it, and tell your dog I said hi!

K

 

[beej]

Dog says hi back. (Could have been "feed me" but I'm an optimist.)

Summer's been amazing so far. Aside from the week of smoke in the air from the forest fires in northern Ontario, the weather here (Toronto) has generally been great. We're used to hot summers and most places have air conditioning, but it's actually been on the cooler side of normal.

Still gigging regularly- once a month at local bars plus other gigs (the odd corporate event, private party, etc.). Enough to keep it fun without being a grind.

These days I'm gigging my Luke IIIs (Starry Night or Fuchsia Sparkle), plus my Guytron head + 2x12 (and a shield in front so I can crank it). Decently loud stage volume

 

[dibart77]

Guys. it's been a rough summer for me. My wife was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in March and has since had a major surgery and is now in 4 months of chemo followed by 4 months of radiation+chemo. Not sure if I'm going to be able to do NYNGD after all - priorities...

 

[Vito Porkleone]

Guys. it's been a rough summer for me. My wife was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in March and has since had a major surgery and is now in 4 months of chemo followed by 4 months of radiation+chemo. Not sure if I'm going to be able to do NYNGD after all - priorities...

Prayers up for you guys, and hoping for the best for you. Also hoping you have the emotional support around you that you need. The mental side can be just as hard as the physical. Find the humor in life, laugh at the stupid things - it helps more than people realize.

 

[Vito Porkleone]

Unfortunately less guitar and more work this summer. Just super busy, not stressful. Family is good.

I do cherish the couple of hours a week I get with my Silo - still love it! Once Labor Day hits, things will calm down and I'll have the energy to get back to recording and playing more.

 

[DrKev]

@dibart77 Jeff, sending you and your family my very best wishes and hoping for a speedy recovery.

Kev.

 

[beej]

Jeff, likewise. I am so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you guys.

 

[GWDavis28]

Wow Jeff, sorry to hear this hope things get better.

Glenn |B)

 

[Pott]

Well I finished 6 rounds of chemo and I'm now on immunotherapy which is working (liver functions improving and no-longer in immediate danger, though my cancer isn't curable so it's all temporary), and my kid is on vacation in China meaning I am getting a LOT of epic rest and getting a ton of socializing done. It's a good summer and with my current treatment, hopefully not the last.

@dibart77 thoughts for you and your family man. I wonder if we're still colleagues? I work for the big-A; I don't recall if I ever saw you post on our guitar Slack channel!