Practicing with a new bass player.

@TheHorse (233760)
Walnut Creek, California
January 13, 2026 11:22am CST
Of course we miss our buddy Rod, who passed away in November. But the show must go on. Yesterday we played with a new bass player, a really nice guy originally from Hawaii. He did a good job and should fit in with us nicely. On Friday, I get to play bass with a rock 'n roll band. Rod was their bass player as well. It'll be fun to play with a drummer. Jack and John (from Hair of the Dawg) are in that band too. Today I teach at Guitar Center. I'll have to check my bank account to see if they resolved the paycheck issue. That's my story and I am sticking to it. How is your Tuesday shaping up?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (165704)
• United States
20h
It's a beautiful day here. Sunny skies and 70F at 2:53 pm. Tomorrow the cold moves in again. Have fun at work today.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
20h
Thanks. It is chilly here, but clear and pretty.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (165704)
• United States
16h
@TheHorse You're welcome. Is it going to be cold there for the rest of the week, too?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
@DaddyEvil It will be warming up across the week. We will see some highs in the 60s.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (369154)
• Rockingham, Australia
15h
I can imagine that having a drummer could 'lift' a band.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
It makes it easier to "rock out" and get people dancing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
14m
@JudyEv Singing is good too.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (369154)
• Rockingham, Australia
7h
@TheHorse Vince's band always reckoned that the night would be a success if they could get the crowd singing.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (184338)
• Boise, Idaho
17h
How nice that you have found someone to take over where your buddy Rod left off.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
9m
I'm sure Rod would want it that way.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (127915)
• Marion, Ohio
15h
Hope he works out good
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
Thanks. I am just "gong with the flow."
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (321099)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22h
I'm glad the new bass player fits in nicely with your band. I hope the payment issue has been resolved.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
22h
I hope it is resolved soon.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
@just4him It looks like they missed only a day or two.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (321099)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22h
@TheHorse I'll add some extra prayers.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (210743)
• United States
4h
I'm glad the bass player looks like a good fit. I worked on tax stuff yesterday. I hope you get paid SOON.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
19m
The missing days will be awarded on my next paycheck.
Amber
@AmbiePam (110069)
• United States
23h
You made me think of the drummer at my church. He’s a 12 year old prodigy. You wouldn’t believe what he can do.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
23h
Sounds like fun!
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (81900)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18h
I just finished posting about hw I allowed myself to be lazy.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
Lazy can be good.
Anna
@LadyDuck (490698)
• Italy
6h
I hope they resolved the paycheck issue. They know you worked there and how many hours, no matter what that horrible woman did.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54025)
• United States
23h
We are getting ready to run a few errands.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
23h
Sounds good to me.
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (92856)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18h
Waiting for Walmart to reimburse me what I am due, Posted a lot to Vocal Media and that took up my day,
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
What is Vocal Media all about?
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (87906)
• United States
19h
I'm sure you really miss Rod but it's nice that the new guy will fit into your band. Hope the bank resolved your paycheck issue. So far the day is going well.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233760)
• Walnut Creek, California
13h
Glad to hear. I will be compensated for my work.
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