Like father, like son
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382038)
Rockingham, Australia
June 3, 2018 4:46pm CST
We’ve been staying in Melbourne, Australia for the past nine days and visiting our son almost every one of the those days. Our other son in Ireland has rung several times and we’ve been able to put his call on ‘speaker’ so we’ve all been able to chat to him.
He is a professional jazz player and plays double bass. Much of his work comes from weddings and corporate functions and he now has a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies. However it seems he is very much like his father. Some of you may remember we got lost on our way to Melbourne and had to get the SES to cut down a tree that was blocking our path. You can catch up here if you want to: http://www.mylot.com/post/3183294/rescued-by-the-state-emergency-service-ses.
Damian travelled to a wedding gig a few weeks back and discovered he’d forgotten his double bass. To make it worse he’d stopped for petrol and a snack and had been peering in his rearview mirror but hadn’t noticed the big empty space where the bass should have been.
He had to drive 30 minutes to a nearby town and hire an electric bass for the evening. Like father, like son, don’t you think? And you’ve seen the photo before but it’s pretty cute. At least this mother thinks so.
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@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jun 18
His name would have really been mud if he hadn't been able to play. 
@allen0187 (59743)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
Cute photo and yes, the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
4 Jun 18
I just could not take my eyes off that photo Who has he taken after?
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
7 Jun 18
@JudyEv Even now as an adult? Is there no resemblance?
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@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
@allknowing I have a photo of the three of us somewhere but can't find it at the moment. When I find it I'll post it here for you to decide. 
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@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
@LadyDuck Neither Vince's nor my parents played an instrument but they never had the chance to learn either. All Vince's brothers and sisters are very musical and I'm sure their parents would have been too even though it was never seen in them.
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Jun 18
He was lucky he was able to find somewhere where he could hire an electric bass for the evening!
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Jun 18
@JudyEv Well, hopefully that was a lesson learned in making sure to check to see if you have your equipment before setting out on the road!
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@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
@moffittjc I'm always telling him it's a pity he didn't choose a flute as his instrument as they are much easier to cart around.
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Jun 18
Hi Judy. This is the first time I have seen this picture but he one good looking boy and I know where he got it from (though I have not seen a picture of your husband, but I think you know what I mean as to who). hehehe. Like father, like son because your husband is musician too?
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@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 Well, Vince still is but I'm not sure about our son. 
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
7 Jun 18
@JudyEv Oh. Thank you for that, Judy. Until now, they are still forgetful?
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
5 Jun 18
I think it is very cute, and so is he and lol he is a bit absent-minded it seems lol
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@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
Thanks. Sometimes you just happen to snag a great one don't you?
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Jun 18
It's a very cute photo of him! Pretty funny that he never missed his bass while looking in the rear view.
I can relate to that story a little bit. I had some blazer type jackets i needed to take with me to a set for a film in Portland a while back. About 20 miles away from home, I realized that I had left them at home and had to turn around and come back for them. It was a good thing I left early.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Jun 18
@JudyEv Yes, I had no choice, but had luckily allowed plenty of time.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Jun 18
I really hate when that happens! I will confess that I have went to collect rent and forgot the receipt book! I was thankful I had paper in the car
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@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
It's easy to do isn't it? Just the other day Vince forgot to take his wallet. Luckily I had my purse with me.
@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
Thanks. You can see he is really concentrating on what he is doing.
@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
I can imagine him being absolutely stunned when he realised he didn't have it! To fit it in his car, he has to put the back seat down and angle it in etc. It's not the easiest thing to transport. I bet he doesn't forget it again in a hurry.
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
4 Jun 18
It's great to be there, and talk to your other son. Awesome.
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@snowy22315 (208905)
• United States
4 Jun 18
Yes, he is a cutie. I guess we all do things like that from time to time.
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@JudyEv (382038)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 18
That's true but his bass is such an integral part of him - and his livelihood.
@rebelann (117226)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Jun 18
Most people around here are brunettes and some try to bleach it blonde which doesn't work all that well @JudyEv They call me a blonde but my hair is actually light brown.
It's been years since I've seen a natural red head but there are a lot of old ladies who have colored their hair red, hmmm, maybe I should try that too 
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
4 Jun 18
Well, genetic traits do pass. But on a positive note, he realized in time. This can be taken as a learning experience.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Jun 18
@JudyEv Some lessons are learnt hard way but stay forever
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