CBN friends, I've been off the nation and missing it. Bad flare up of the hand arthritis and no playing for a while. Being here on the nation makes me miss playing so much that I have stayed away.

Back today and catching up on some good stuff. I hope to get a cortisone shot in the thumb Monday and be back playing. Maybe will need surgery in 2015.

Views: 436

Comment

You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!

Join Cigar Box Nation

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on November 14, 2014 at 7:12am

hope you get well soon UJ - I lost the feeling in my fingers and have to look where I'm fretting...wish I'd started years ago but they say aches and pains are a sign of an honest hard working life! ;-)

Comment by Dave Lynas on November 14, 2014 at 12:23am

OK, young fart if you wish. Just remember i'm your senior.....

Comment by Ron "Oily" Sprague on November 13, 2014 at 6:15pm
RTZ,

I give my middle finger a workout when Wheel Mouse Finger strikes ;-)

That could be a song title or band name. Hmmm...
Comment by RTZGUITARS on November 13, 2014 at 3:42pm

I have more reason now to do the fretting warm up vid John. Arthritis, tendonitis and Oily's wheel mouse finger.

Make sure you wait for the pain to stop John better to lose a little playing time now then a  lot later.

Comment by Uncle John on November 13, 2014 at 3:26pm

Who are you calling an old fart, Dave?   Moi?

 

Thanks, Belinda.  I miss it.   Did find out that I can play slide diddley for now and that helps.  Friend coming over for a jam Friday.   I can still play some harp.  :)

Comment by bemuzic on November 13, 2014 at 12:17pm

hope you're back in action soon John, must be terrible not to be able to play...

Comment by Dave Lynas on November 13, 2014 at 8:52am

Yes Nickle Creek is back after a break. I like the old stuff of there's better, but glad they are back together. Seems like all us old farts got hand trouble. Pain and the blues. ....

Comment by Uncle John on November 13, 2014 at 8:42am

Ron, I hope you are soon better too.   I kind of don't know what to do with myself not being able to play.  I guess it's the same for you. 

 

I got a new NSAID, non steroidal lotion from my doc, who is also an old music and bicycling friend.   Might be helping.  It's kind of like rub on Ibuprofen.    Voltaren.

Comment by Ron "Oily" Sprague on November 13, 2014 at 8:07am
UJ,

Sorry old Arthur is paying you a visit. I get a sharp searing pain in the 2nd knuckle of the forefinger on my right hand. Happens without warning, can type, but can't pick or strum. Only things that help are hot water and time laying off the repetitive activity. Unpredictable bastard, old Art. Hope you feel better soon. We need you round here.
Comment by Uncle John on November 13, 2014 at 5:37am

You are right, Duck and thanks.   Silent, that is beautiful.    I used to listen to Nickel Creek some years back, - a brother and sister and a good mandolin player..  Chris Thiel?   Are they still around?    Nice to hear a again and pretty vid portion.  

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building Basics

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources


Forum

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Apr 10. 14 Replies

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

Music

© 2024   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->