A surprise visitor and a good time!

@TheHorse (238268)

Walnut Creek, California

April 1, 2019 11:38am CST

As some of you know, a music friend of mine lost his house, and his Martin D-18 guitar, in the Paradise fire. A few weeks back, he spent a couple of days with me here in the Bay Area. We jammed the nights away and actually found him a new Martin D-28 guitar. Yesterday, I got a call from him, saying he just had to get away from Paradise. As it happened, I was jamming with my friends from "Burl Jam" that afternoon. One of the members, also a guitarist and mandolin player, couldn't make it. It was a perfect fit! We jammed the afternoon away, drank beer, ate chicken, and in general had a good time. He "crashed" on my couch last night and headed back to Pleasure--I mean Paradise---this morning. I think his spirit was rejeuvenated.

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@SophiaMorros (5044)

• Belews Creek, North Carolina

1 Apr 19

Sounds like a fantastic way to spend some time. Music really does have the power to soothe the soul!

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

I'd be lost without it.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

@SophiaMorros My vocal range is nothing special. But I'm getting better on the instruments I play.

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@SophiaMorros (5044)

• Belews Creek, North Carolina

1 Apr 19

@TheHorse I feel that way about sewing but music has a special place as well. I don't currently play an instrument and my vocal range isn't what it once was (age seems to be catching up with me).

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

1 Apr 19

I am glad he had a nice day and evening. Sometimes it's important to stay away and to relax.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

Yes! I hope to visit him and his girlfriend up in Paradise soon.

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

1 Apr 19

boy I could use something like this.It has been a while hearing a jam session.

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

1 Apr 19

@TheHorse I know way too many miles.If I was much younger and good health.I will be there

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

@amadeo I often wish he were all neighbors or had teleporters. Especially when someone has leaves or branches to pick up--fun and easy stuff.

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

Stop on by! You'd be welcome, of course. You're only 3000 miles away from us!

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

1 Apr 19

That's a wonderful deed you did to lift his spirits. I'm glad his spirit was rejuvenated at least for a while.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

I hope the good vibes stay with him.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

@DianneN He always seems happy when he's pickin'.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

1 Apr 19

@TheHorse So do I. He's been through a lot.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Apr 19

I can imagine people like your friend would need to get away from time to time.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

Heh. I am ready for a trip to Europe. I just need an excuse.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Apr 19

@TheHorse Why do you need an excuse?

@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

1 Apr 19

You are such a good man!

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

Except when Vanny is around. Then I become EVIL. The sharks in my moat are well-fed and getting bigger.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

2 Apr 19

@TheHorse So you brings out the bad in you, what a shame, I like her.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

@andriaperry Me too, but don't tell her.

@FourWalls (86568)

• United States

2 Apr 19

How are things going with the town? That’s a sad thing: after a couple of days the victims disappear from the front pages. I’m glad your friend had a good time. Music is a phenomenal healer.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

It really is. People are selling. New people are buying. I'm not sure if businesses are back up.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

1 Apr 19

It seems like the visit gave him time away from his worries and he was able to unwind.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

2 Apr 19

@TheHorse I hope so too.

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

I hope the good time sticks with him for a few days.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

1 Apr 19

I'm glad that ya'll had a good time.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

4 Apr 19

@TheHorse for sure

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

Jamming with friends always seems to be fun.

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@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Apr 19

Sounds like a great jam session and mood lightening was had. Hopefully, he'll remember this a while.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

I hope the good time sticks with him. Day-to-day life in Paradise CA sounds tough right now.

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@garymarsh6 (23979)

• United Kingdom

1 Apr 19

I am so sorry to hear your friend lost his house and his possessions. I am glad you were able to help him recharge his batteries!

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

I assume he made it home safely. It's sprinkling here, but not raining hard.

@Fleura (34927)

• United Kingdom

1 Apr 19

Sounds like just what he needed. I hope his situation improves.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

I do too. The stream of issues puts stress on his relationship.

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@norcal (4889)

• Franklinton, North Carolina

1 Apr 19

It sounds like a fun visit, and a short one. Enough for a good visit and a good break. How is the progress going in Paradise? Does he have a habitable place back there? My former home in CA was only an hour and a half away from Paradise. I'm just curious how things are progressing.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

He and his girlfriend are living in the guest house, which did not burn down.

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@norcal (4889)

• Franklinton, North Carolina

1 Apr 19

@TheHorse Oh, that's great to hear. At least it was not a total loss.

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 19

What a good time for all. I know you enjoyed every minute. I am sure your friend enjoyed it as well.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

The timing was perfect!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Apr 19

@TheHorse Don't you love it when that happens!

@jeanena (2198)

• Bucklin, Kansas

1 Apr 19

That sounds like a wonderful way to recharge the Spirit . It is good that you guys can connect in such a nice way.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Apr 19

It was a really good time. I'm glad there was a jam happening yesterday. My buddy said he needed that.

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@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

2 Apr 19

I am sure that the devastation and recovery creeps in every now and then so it is good he can come refresh with you guys.

@BarBaraPrz (51811)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

1 Apr 19

Glad you had fun.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

I'm glad he got to play with some of my friends from here.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

1 Apr 19

Surprise visits are great from some people. Glad his was one of them.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Apr 19

He called in the morning. I said "Heck yes!"

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

2 Apr 19

@TheHorse It sounds like it all worked out that he could stand in for the one that could not make it. That is great.

@janethwayne (5191)

• Philippines

2 Apr 19

Good times with great friends and foods are the best to happen.