Dallas and Beyond...

Left to go to a doctor's appointment in Dallas today. We left at 10, got there about 1. It was a nice ride there, very sunny outside....very hot too! The kinda day you wish you could find an excuse to be outside for a little while and then run inside to the air conditoining.

Went to Guitar Center first (needed some little stuff for Maryland). I found a new stick bag and a pair of brushes (like the jazz kind....really like the sound they give off). Met a sales representative in there that I may continue to turn to with drum questions. A good guy who seemed very sincere in his interest in my drumming. The stuff was significantly cheaper than online or SoundTechs in Lufkin....wonder where I will be going from now on.

We needed to burn some time, so we went to some other shops for a bit and then headed to the doctor. We showed up a bit early, which didn't help any. The doctor gave me a good overall report....however, I am having a laser procedure in a few weeks to, hopefully, eliminate some scar tissue that is trying to form again. Not a big deal, outpatient and probably will only be there for an hour or so.

While we were at the doctor's office, I thought about a cymbal I saw at Guitar Center. It's a really nice one, but comes with an equally large price tag. I have been spending some bucks lately on stupid stuff that I really don't need, which I have been trying to be better about. I thought about what this cymbal adds to my sound (used it last week with Todd). I added so much and think is the last addition I need to the cymbal setup I am using. I thought about it and decided to sell an older cymbal that was in Angela's car. We went back and began trading it in and guess what.......the power went out! Like, it was pitch dark for about 30 seconds and people were going nuts. The sales reps. had to escort folks outside and it was crazy. And of course, they had my cymbal so I couldn't leave.

Power finally came back on and I finished the deal. Money will be fine because I hopefully am receiving a rebate on a gift I bought for Christmas (should receive that by the end of April). Now the set is complete! It's cool because as my ability has progressed, it seems my sound has changed. I think my musical sound has truly matured in to something much more!

Anyways, the ride back was long. We were both tired...but Angela was a trooper. About six hours of driving will drain you and she didn't complain at all. She's truly a blessing and a wonderful girlfriend for driving me there. Well, later....

OH, by the way....GOING TO MARYLAND ON THURSDAY! Should be great....I am so pumped about it! And another gig date...May 19th @ Harmony Hill w/Jonathan Martin. Not sure on details but be looking so you can show up and support this guy!