Making music after suffering a stroke

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Buck49		#121	[-]
(05/18/09 8:57 PM) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Happy belated b'day, Mike. I know this sounds like the same old tune, but keep fighting! Don't give way to Mr. Frustration. When it seems like progress has stopped, it has only slowed down...unless you stop it. Tom Buck
Guitone		#122	[-]
(05/20/09 11:50 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	mike, just saw this, so sorry. Hope the recovery is progressing well. All things retro, Martin guitars, Rivendell bicycles, Converse Chuck Taylors.
MikeHalloran		#123	[-]
(05/21/09 12:08 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Nearly four weeks since my stroke. Hard to believe that time flies by so quickly. I am home now and an outside rehab company is supposed to start working with me tomorrow. Thanks for the many email and calls. It's nice to know that one isn't alone. I have a little movement in most parts of my left arm, hand and leg - nothing yet in other parts. That so many things have to work together for anything to happen is something I have never dealt with before "(and no reason I should have, of course). Playing any instrument will take longer but I am working towards that goal. Walking is possible with a cane but not at all pretty. I nearly fell tripping over a 3/16" piece of threshold molding - gotta be more careful as I cannot bend my leg against gravity. As I used to joke in my childrens' shows: "I can't wait to be impatient!" Till now, I didn't know how true that would be for me. Warmest regards and well wishes. Mike Halloran '49 00-28G, '03 000C-16SGTNE, '03 000-15S, Backpacker Mandolin, '60s Style 0 uke, '67 D12-35, '75 D-35S, Cowboy X, Cowboy II (I think that's all the Martins) Many Guilds, Gibsons and Goyas
hogwldfltr		#124	[-]
(05/22/09 11:36 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mike, good to hear from you and that there is progress. Walking is a good start it seems. Be careful of course. It's good to hear you are home. That's got to help with moral. Wow four weeks. Hopefully the recovery will speed up some. Out of curiosity how is your singing voice doing? -Lee *********** I've been known to play with the following: '71 D-18 (restored): '06 D-18GE : Backpacker : '82 D-41 : '66 D-35 (restored): '30 2-17 (restored) : '67 00-18C : '44 00-18 : '44 00-17 (restored) : LX-175th : '30s 0 Uke: '20s 2-M Uke (restored): '82 MC-28 : Gibson C-0 Classic : '98 Martin D12-1 : '08 DSM : '80 D-37K : '70 Guild F-112 : and a '98 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide. Forum intro #992, DON'T TRASH THEM; RESTORE THEM! *********** "What do you all look like?" Post #206
dwtrux		#125	[-]
(05/23/09 8:37 AM) Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mike, my thoughts and prayers are always for your speedy and complete recovery. Doug Trux D35(1983);E28(1981 solid body Martin);Backpacker(1992);00028EC(2004);000X1(2003);OMC15E(2003);00015S(2006); 0018VS UMGF Sunburst#67( 2006);WashburnD236(1975)Hondo12String(1980); 000XHippie (2008-mrs.trux); LX 175th (2008); 00042VS Custom Vintage Sunburst (2009)
willysunday		#126	[-]
(05/23/09 9:51 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Still thinking of you and in my prayers! willy Told my grandaughter (4yrs) we were going to see my Dad (97 yrs). She said "Good I haven't seen him in a "bunch-of-whiles" :) 1922 0-21 00-21 D-35S 000-15S some Gibsons, a Jubal, Rickenbacker Lap Steel, a Foley Dread, and the Willy 1
ozshadow		#127	[-]
(05/23/09 10:04 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Best wishes to you. I was just thinking, once you get some moderate movement, perhaps try an E-Z Chord ? Pushing 1 button at a time is definitely a start until you are 100% once again. Soundhole Sniffer shirts and more !
eagle rockin daddy		#128	[-]
(05/26/09 1:33 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	How could I miss this? Mike, best wishes and prayers, like many, I have enjoyed and learned from your posts, and am stunned by this. Hang in there, I turn 55 in November, so I know we are at that age. Mike www.myspace.com/eaglerockindaddy
tonguy		#129	[-]
(05/26/09 3:37 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mike, Sorry to hear this!! Hope your "little movements" become more pronounced and that the progress continues. Also hope your patience persists. You are in our prayers!! Tony Tony (Forum intro - page 11) Say hello to my little friend... Mr. Slots Street Name - J-Bang (Just Buy A 'Nuther Guitar) My cure for GAS - my wife asking, "Which one(s) are you selling to get that?"
gfspencer		#130	[-]
(05/31/09 4:15 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mike, at least your typing is getting better! That's something. Keep hanging in there. 1969 Brazilian Rosewood D-35 2001 D-41DF - Dan Fogelberg 2004 LXM - Little Martin 2008 JC-16ME Maple Aura 2009 Grand J12-40E
hogwldfltr		#131	[-]
(06/02/09 12:45 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mike, how the PT going; what progress are you seeing? -Lee *********** I've been known to play with the following: '71 D-18 (restored): '06 D-18GE : Backpacker : '82 D-41 : '66 D-35 (restored): '30 2-17 (restored) : '67 00-18C : '44 00-18 : '44 00-17 (restored) : LX-175th : '30s 0 Uke: '20s 2-M Uke (restored): '82 MC-28 : Gibson C-0 Classic : '98 Martin D12-1 : '08 DSM : '80 D-37K : '70 Guild F-112 (restored) : and a '98 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide. Forum intro #992, DON'T TRASH THEM; RESTORE THEM! *********** "What do you all look like?" Post #206
MikeHalloran		#132	[-]
(06/27/09 9:56 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. Here is an update. Progress is slow but I can walk with a cane. It's not pretty but I can get around. Went to an outdoor concert on the Santa Cruz beach yesterday and had to hike nearly 1/4 mile to and from parking - I was exhausted but it felt great to do so. I saw Greg Rollie and band doing songs off of the first 3 Santana albums - nice to hear those songs again with the original singer and he still plays a mean B3. My left hand and arm are about 15%. I can now tie my shoes with two hands. It is so weird to live in a world where this is a major accomplishment - bu it is. I took a gig to play bass tonight. I am sure that it will be mostly keyboard w/ my right hand but I will bring along my old '67 EB-0. I have found that, if I hold it like a cello, I can get a few notes in first position so I will try it on a couple of songs. If I don't do this, there is no bass tonight so anything I can contribute is good. The job doesn't pay so I am feeling no pressure at all. I just hope I have the stamina to last the evening. Last time any of the band saw me I was flat on my back in the hospital so this will be good. I have picked up a 5 string banjo and guitar to see if I can make anything happen. Nothing yet but I am working hard on it. I am determined to figure this out. The support that I have received from this forum has been unexpected and most welcome. I am blessed to live in an age where I can be connected and have some outlet for communication during my disability. I would have driven myself nuts without a laptop even though it takes me 4 times the time and energy to post anything with only one hand. Mike Halloran '49 00-28G, '03 000C-16SGTNE, '03 000-15S, Backpacker Mandolin, '60s Style 0 uke, '67 D12-35, '75 D-35S, Cowboy X, Cowboy II (I think that's all the Martins) Many Guilds, Gibsons and Goyas
wabawhip		#133	[-]
(06/27/09 11:17 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Keep up the progress. Are you going to Naz? Rich It's Howdy Doody Time!
Don Hurley		#134	[-]
(06/28/09 4:42 AM) Administrator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Wonderful to hear from you, Mike. Progress can be mind-numbingly slow at this stage of recovery but it's obvious that you have the right mindset to make it back. Respect. Best/Don
auggie242		#135	[-]
(06/28/09 7:10 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Having watched family members navigate similar straits, I know how slow and how much work even the smallest progress involves. I also know that, like most of life, when you give up trying the game is over. I've always been impressed with your posts. Now I'm impressed with the man behind them. Prayers and best wishes continue from here. Frank
gregsguitars		#136	[-]
(06/28/09 9:23 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I too feel for you and will add you in prayers , I have not the slightest idea how I would approach a similar situation in my life other than continue to try to play my guitar as my own form of therapy even if it was only one of the three cords I know......,Greg. My gear at Greg's Guitars Atlanta
tim52160		#137	[-]
(06/28/09 12:08 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hang in there Mike. You've given me so much help and joy , I now pray God returns it many times over!! tim52160
TChristianHD28		#138	[-]
(06/28/09 6:24 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Keep at it, Mike. Best wishes. Chris "Fear The Dreads!" HD-28, D-18, LX-175, LXM, Tele, Dano, Alvarez
Davids Harp		#139	[-]
(06/28/09 10:07 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	MikeHalloran wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. Here is an update. Progress is slow ... But it is real progress and that is the main thing and it is a good thing. Keep up the fight, pal, we're rooting for you. David They said, "You have a blue guitar, you do not play things as they are." The man replied, "Things as they are, are changed upon the blue guitar." -Wallace Stevens
MAF51		#140	[-]
(06/30/09 9:57 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mike, I'm sending all the positive energy I can to you, man. Hang in there, and keep up the fight! Marshall

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