Welcome OD. It's been a while. I missed you, but I've been practicing my aim and will get you next time. Given your relationship with technology and the modern world, I had been trying to figure out a way to let you sign up for this forum by carrier pigeon. Good to have you here. Behave!

There you go. My best and brightest have shown up. OD dogs himself a little bit but he is a great guy and has many female admirers here in town. (hope their husbands don't find out.) OD has seen it from all angles, from being around Nashville writers and players, attending many events in his home state of Ohio and having written some actually pretty damn good songs. I've seen him come a long way. 
He and another guy that just joined Phil Grigg, are good friends of mine and I think this site will be a good outlet for them. They don't care to write in the "Nashville style" but I do believe have learned a lot from that style that they use in their current writing. But mostly they are just good people to be around. Hope you all enjoy their company.

Glad you're here OD.

Gavin Ole Buddy, that is too funny you remember your old "carrier pigeon" joke.  I had totally forgotten that one but I assure you my computer skills have not gotten any better.  I will certainly do my best to behave, you can count on that.  I still don't have a "conscience"..... ugh..... that would be a good woman to slap me upside the head and keep my from getting another beer from the fridge.  Anyway, I'll do my best.  By the way...... I'm happy to see a "Delete" option, I will be using that one from time to time, I'm sure.

OD!!!!!! I've been thinking about you lately wondering where you'd gotten to. Hadn't seen you at 101 for AGES and was wondering what bar table you'd fallen asleep under. With 101 closing, I've been worried about folks missing the switch over to the new forum so yesterday I had resolved to send a message out on 101 today asking if anyone had heard from you...and here you are. Glad you're signed up to the new forum. Thanks for gathering OD to the fold, MAB.

Jen

Hey MAB, thanks for the kind words.  Actually I only joined this site to see if you'd have anything "nice" to say about me.  While it's true I no-longer have any interest in writing new songs, I would suggest anyone (regardless of their preferred genre) get in touch with you to up their songwriting chops.  Hell, visiting you in person would be the most advantageous; but they could learn a great deal by asking you some question on this site as well (hint...hint.. to everyone).

Jen, this old guy doesn't want to creep you out but I've thought a lot about you over the years also.  Ha!!! (awe come on Jen, I'm only teasing you).  Seriously, I always enjoined following your journey and I'm happy you are still active with your music.  I look forward to getting caught up on what you and John have been writing.  

Yup. Still active with it and still loving it. Are you still using that fussy old computer that doesn't like playing music?

Jen, funny you would mention which bar table I had fallen asleep under.  That description would have been pretty accurate just several years ago but life took a turn and I've been forced to do my beer drinking alone at home.  I'm not asking for your sympathy when I tell you this story....... Oh!!!...... it's true alright.  In fact; after working construction for 30 years, I've worked with some very tough individuals and they don't often show their emotions unless it's to kick someone's ass.  My story brought all of them to tears.  My story is this:

I come from a small town that only had 2 bars.  The old one down town closed up and my "ex-wife" bought the other.  OMG!!!  It is a true story and it would bring my construction buddies to tears.  🙂    (me too now that I think about it).

OD

?  Oh dear.

So did you write a song about it?

Awe Jen, just when Gavin teases me about carrier pigeons, you bring that topic up.  I didn't want to explain it to him but "Yes" I still use that old computer that uses Window's XP and won't allow me to open most sites during "google" or a "Youtube" search.  

However; I did buy a new computer that runs on Window's 10 but I haven't figured out how to transfer files from my old computer onto my new one.  My solution was; I bought a splitter that will allow me to use both at the same time, so I use my old computer for emails only and my new computer for google searches and Facebook (only because the screen is much larger).

However; I did step up with my technology gadgets and bought the top of the line ROKU to give me additional channels on my TV; but I don't know how to hook it up with my two computer situation, so it just sits in the box.  However; don't give up on me yet.  I recently remodeled my old bathroom complete with new indoor/outdoor carpeting and liked it so well, I ran it all the way up to the house.  🙂   (an old joke for you).  

Hey OD. Welcome to the SJ! This is for you buddy...

 I don't know what I would do without ROKU. I love those things. 

Jen, if I may continue on with my story before I bore you.  While my bar story is true, my ex-wife was a pretty savvy business person.  She actually has a BA degree in Business and a CPA license (certified public accountant).  She got the old bar business up and going pretty well and sold it to one of the barmaids that worked for her, for a decent profit.  Sadly, the barmaid had no idea how to run a business and it too has closed down.  There are NO bars left in my community; which isn't really a bad thing.

So I depend on a local business run by my buddy called "Russell's Drive Thru" that is a convenience store you actually drive into and never have to get out of your car to get beer and other goods (very popular around here).  In fact; Russell's Drive Thru has added to my list of poor jokes when I tell folks this story. 

I bought a new vehicle in 2014 that has a smart chip that allows me to put the gear shift in "D" for Drive Thru and it takes me right there.  I also embellish the story by adding:   Since Russell's Drive Thru is only 2 blocks from my house and my odometer reads 22,000...... that stands for 22,000 "blocks".  Ha!!!  I get material from the craziest of sources..... note:  I didn't say "good" material, just material.

OD

? Ha! Ya kill me, OD. It's definitely a more interesting world with you in it. Have you ever taken your pen to writing comedic songs like Gavin's "All I Want for Christmas is your Fat Ass to be Gone"

Hey John, good to hear from you again buddy.  I'll have to check this site for ROKU out; in fact I've probably viewed it before but I'll look at it again since my earlier view was probably while I was looking into buying one.  I'm telling you John, the most simple things in life can totally confuse this old guy.  Beyond learning how to use new gadgets; or my former problem of not saying "Yes Dear"; today my only challenge  is to remember Thursday is "Trash Day".  Do you think I can even remember what the hell day it is.  Awe, I'm telling you Brother, life is not easy for a lazy old, beer drinking bastard like this Old Dog.