Hi Zurf,
I have been accessing Chordie for approximately 2 years, and I have finally taken the plunge, and signed on. I play guitar in a band called Pales by Comparison. We are comprised of a ragtag bunch of guys in their 50's, who once upon time played loud and proud, and now are in search of the perfect sound, accentuating every wee nuance. It's not that we are trying to rediscover our youth, but rather take great pleasure in playing every opportunity we get.
As you are a regular contributor to the Forum, I have always enjoyed your thoughts on a multitude of various subject matter. I think your gift to the family of a GPS and its' application for Geocaching is brilliant. The same lads (for the most part) that I play music with, are the same lads I do extensive paddling with in Canada. Last year we marked 25 years together of paddling, drinking & critiquing single malts, laughing, utter silliness, and supporting one another. Two of my friends date back to my formative years as a young child, and have been friends for almost 50 years.
You might wander why I am rambling on? Well, on all our canoe trips we started a tradition that began in our very first year. We have hidden a time capsule (large olive barrel - readily available at most Italian specialty stores) all over the wilds of Canada. Each year every one puts inside the barrel something of heartfelt value that has deep meaning to themselves. In addition we insert a fine bottle of single malt.
This past year the quest was to locate our first time capsule from 25 years ago. After much searching, we unearthed the capsule and cast our eyes on the contents. Nothing bonds friendship more than time. The bottle of single malt disappeared after several toastings, and the friendship lives on.
I suggest that your family put together a time capsule and mark the way points on your GPS, and decide upon a time in the future that someday, you may wish to retrieve it. Guaranteed there will be tears and laughter.
May the music flow forever through your veins, if not your brains.
Marc, of Pales by Comparison
From: Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
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