Usually I like surprises, but not this time


       THURSDAY  10/6/22 8:22PM-I drove 50 miles to play what is going to be a solo set. The open mic is ore acoustic than electric occasionally bands come out to pl, but it’s not an every week kind of thing. So I’m just gonna hang in there and hang on and whatever’s gonna happen is whatever’s gonna happen.
9:56PM-I jumped up on stage without permission a couple of times; the first time the singer in question (the host) didn’t mind at all; the second time he did, so I split and went back to my seat.
10:10PM-I suspect I’m done for the night, but I don’t know that for a fact.It’s likely I ruffled a feather or two. I wouldn’t bet on me coming back, but who knows? As for tonight, considering what it took to get here, I’m gonna stay a while longer just in case. Even though I have to get Muzzy to her playdate at 7:30AM. At least I don’t have to mess with the trash or the stuff that is to be recycled. I guess I don’t know when to lay back and disappear.
\10:40PM-ultimately I think I was as good as most of the performers here and better than some. It’s tuff being the new kid in town. I’m now being ignored. I suppose I deserve it.
10:49PM-yeah I guess I did it again. I can’t remember who it was, but one of my so cold friends told me REAL musicians don’t go need do to karaoke. Open mics ? Maybe, MAYBE But karaoke? Almost NEVER
11:04PM-I’m definitely feeling 66 years old. Was coming here a mistake? I’m starting to think so.. But it’s probably my fault, right? I gotta learn to wait until I’m invited onstage..But I’m not gonna hold my breath
11:26PM-so now I’m depressed again..
FRIDAY 2:40AM--and incredibly things got worse...I was pulled over for going Northbound on the SOUTHBOUND side of Richie Highway. That has NEVER EVER HAPPENED BEFORE. I'm gonna pay the $90 dollars in about eight hours or so. Unless I wait until Monday. Hopefully Dianne will never find out.
   Is there ANY good news? Well, I DIDN'T get lost on the way to the place like I did the last time I played at Brian Boru with Ray. I think it's because I got on (and stayed on) Route 100 and not 32. I do wanna go again, if only to NOT make the same f**k-up that I made a few hours ago.
6:22PM--It's been, for the most part, a good day. And I'm very grateful. For better or worse it's gonna be a busy weekend, I think. But I should be more than a little happy when Sunday comes. There should be more room in the basement than there is now.

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