Originally Posted by
Max405
You know, it really has been an interesting couple of years.
I wont bore you again with details. But my family has been through tough financial times. We are working hard and we are making it through.
There are a bunch of people I want to thank.
Most of all, my wife. How this beautiful human being puts up with my shit is beyond my comprehension.
My Son. He has done without alot of the time, and never made a peep. The greatest son a father and mother can ask for.
Vinny. Yes. Vinny. A couple of years ago, when Gibson was liquidating, and everybody was getting great deals on guitars, He couldnt stand to watch me not be able to take advantage of the deals and he bought me a 175. Who does something like that? And when there was a way out for me, he graciously allowed me to sell that Gift, to help out my family. Vin, No matter what, I'll always have a place for you in my heart. You will always be my bro.
Big Mike. Where ever you are, I wish you well. Mike lent me guitars (and shipped them on his dime) to play until I can get myself out of my own personal hell. Big Mike has a big heart. Thank you Mikey.
To all the folks who wished me well during the tough times, I appreciate you all. To all the beautiful people who bought my stuff when I had to sell it all, you know who you are. You all got nice stuff, But you helped me out, so Thank You.
This music thing we all do is a privilege. Built into that privilege, is the blessing its been to meet you all and get to know A LOT of you. I've developed some very strong personal relationships with a lot of you that will last forever. Sometimes, I don't know what I do without you.
From my heart.
Thanks. Joe D
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