Orthopedic venting

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Hmm... I like the idea. I'm not really sure how I could justify that to my insurance... or my family... or my employer. Or my surgeon, for that matter. But I like it.

Thanks for all the love and support, everyone. I'm slowly getting over my pity party, and I've accepted that I'll just be backstage at our Fall shows this weekend. It's still frustrating, but I'll survive until I get whatever orthotics or surgery it takes to get me back on my feet.

On the other hand, the arrival of this picture in my email yesterday really cheered me up:



It's VM's truck, redone with completely new graphics for the first time in years, and they used a big group shot that has me in it! Whatever happens with me, this'll be around for 7-10 years before it's time to redo it again. It's not exactly my name in lights on Broadway, but it'll do!

Couldn't they afford a BUS for you guys...hehehehehehehe

Sorry, I was reminded of the scene in "Home Alone" where she is hitching a ride in the polka band truck!

[February]

Aww man, Wombat, I am so sorry to hear about your joint troubles :(

Anything that keeps you from singing has to be a heartbreaker! But I think you sell yourself short I bet VM would be happy to have you seated or standing (I know what you're thinking about singing sitting down though, it does change the breathing dynamic and all, but still) I hope that you can keep at it while you get your ankle tended to and I hope that you won't need surgery...please keep us posted I'll be sending good thoughts your way!

big hugs
Bru

[hobie16]

You could always drive the truck and be a roadie.

Now Roland the roadie was only a toadie who set up the lights and the mikes for the shows
And Gertrude the groupie was a rock and roll fan, who stood by the stage door in the rains and the snows

Roland the roadie met Gertrude the groupie at a rock concert back in Bayonne
He tried to seduce, said he'd introduce her to all of the Beatles and Stones

So Roland the roadie got Gertrude the groupie a seat in the balcony above
And Gertrude the groupie felt grateful and groovy but Roland the roadie felt love

And some folks loves ham hocks and some folks loves pork chops and some folks love vegetable soup
But Roland the roadie loves Gertrude the groupie, but Gertrude the groupie loves groups

She stood up and screamed as the amber spot gleamed on her heroes so skinny and tall
With their eyelids so droopy, and Gertrude the groupie and she was in love with them all

Roland the roadie told Gertrude the groupie to wait and he'd be her man
But while he dreamed of a rose covered home she was out with the group in the van

Hey Gertie, get out here, come on babe, come on out of there....I know you're in there...
The whole trailer's moving baby....What about me....Gertie... Oh Gertie

Now Roland the roadie is back on the road, his heart has been broken again
And Gertrude the groupie waits out in the cold for the very next group to come in

And some folks loves ham hocks and some folks loves pork chops and some folks loves vegetable soup
And Roland the roadie loves Gertrude the groupie, but Gertrude the groupie loves groups
....groups.....groups.....groups......

[DisneyMom]

So which one is Wombat?
Loved your Groupie Story, Hobie! :p:

[BRWombat]

So which one is Wombat?

Back row, fourth from the right. I apparently have a row of rivets going through me, but it looks better at other angles. :)

[hobie16]

Loved your Groupie Story, Hobie! :p:

It's a Dr. Hook song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo275m5eSiU

[DisneyMom]

Back row, fourth from the right. I apparently have a row of rivets going through me, but it looks better at other angles. :)

So listening to your group is riveting?! :p:
Sorry, couldn't resist! :twisted:
Thanks for telling us which one was you! :)

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

It's a Dr. Hook song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo275m5eSiU

At lest you didn't quote "Getting my rocks...."

hehehehe

[Whazzup]

Wow! You're a celebrity, Wombat! You got your picture on the side of a truck!!! :D:

[BRWombat]

Wow! You're a celebrity, Wombat! You got your picture on the side of a truck!!! :D:

Yeah, celebrity, that's me all right. I've been signing autographs all afternoon.

I still have most of them, too, if anyone wants one. :p: :D: