It Had Been a While

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February 25, 2023, 11:31:56 PM
Tonight, I did my first performance since before COVID. Also my first performance in the US as a legal resident. I was super rusty and since we've spent the last few weeks moving also out of practice. It seemed to go well, however, as they asked me back in March. Oddly enough, I played my Martin D-35 and my Yamaha NTX900FM. Not a Larrivee in sight. That's a first for me, as well. With no time to prepare, I had to use the guitars that were ready to go. We've been packing and moving for the last month and I've had zero time to rehearse, practice or get my rig together. It was really just winging it but, to my surprise, although I was my worst critic, everyone seemed to like what I delivered. I'm going to kill when I return on the 18th of March.  :nana_guitar 
February 26, 2023, 06:07:44 AM #1
Glad to hear this! Now get the Larrivees up to speed, will ya!?
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February 26, 2023, 07:41:02 PM #2
Good to hear, Duck.  And welcome to the U.S. of A as a resident.  I'm sure it was the good fortune of the audience to get to hear you play.
February 27, 2023, 12:02:54 AM #3
Quote from: Riverbend on February 26, 2023, 06:07:44 AMGlad to hear this! Now get the Larrivees up to speed, will ya!?

Will do.  :laughin:
February 27, 2023, 12:03:58 AM #4
Quote from: ryler on February 26, 2023, 07:41:02 PMGood to hear, Duck.  And welcome to the U.S. of A as a resident.  I'm sure it was the good fortune of the audience to get to hear you play.

Thanks it was an ordeal. The immigration not the gig.  :laughin:
February 27, 2023, 01:10:43 PM #5
Quote from: ducktrapper on February 27, 2023, 12:03:58 AMThanks it was an ordeal. The immigration not the gig.  :laughin:

Welcome and Congrats on your legal immigration Duck.   Of course it would have been a breeze with bennies had you walked over from the South.
February 27, 2023, 09:42:03 PM #6
Quote from: gtrplayer on February 27, 2023, 01:10:43 PMWelcome and Congrats on your legal immigration Duck.   Of course it would have been a breeze with bennies had you walked over from the South.

Thanks. The funny thing is everyone I speak to, Dem, Rep or Ind, makes the same joke. I don't find it very funny. You can't imagine the hoops I had to jump through. I've come to the conclusion that US immigration law is only enforced on those willing to obey it.  :?
February 28, 2023, 01:55:15 PM #7
Quote from: ducktrapper on February 27, 2023, 09:42:03 PMThanks. The funny thing is everyone I speak to, Dem, Rep or Ind, makes the same joke. I don't find it very funny. You can't imagine the hoops I had to jump through. I've come to the conclusion that US immigration law is only enforced on those willing to obey it.  :?


The US takes in approximately 1 million legal immigrants annually who follow the immigration laws. Though I can't speak to the difficulties of the process of immigration I will say there is a pride and integrity of adhering to the law and doing things right.  Unfortunately today in this country we are watching that process slowly disintegrate.  So good on you ducktrapper you did it right!   Welcome, I'm proud to call you a fellow American.
Good for you
February 28, 2023, 07:48:53 PM #8
Quote from: gtrplayer on February 28, 2023, 01:55:15 PMThe US takes in approximately 1 million legal immigrants annually who follow the immigration laws. Though I can't speak to the difficulties of the process of immigration I will say there is a pride and integrity of adhering to the law and doing things right.  Unfortunately today in this country we are watching that process slowly disintegrate.  So good on you ducktrapper you did it right!   Welcome, I'm proud to call you a fellow American.
Good for you

Well, although I was happy to follow the rules, many of which make no sense, it's frustrating when you realize that millions won't and will likely face no consequences for ignoring them. Since I have family and friends in Canada, I want to be able to go back and forth without fear of consequences. I suppose most illegals have no intention of leaving ever. By the way, I'm not a fellow American yet just a resident alien.  :cheers   
March 01, 2023, 06:07:39 AM #9
"By the way, I'm not a fellow American yet just a resident alien.  :cheers"
Ummm...you mean like in Men In Black??? They walk among us!   
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March 01, 2023, 08:26:20 AM #10
Quote from: Riverbend on March 01, 2023, 06:07:39 AM"By the way, I'm not a fellow American yet just a resident alien.  :cheers"
Ummm...you mean like in Men In Black??? They walk among us!   


That's correct. Call me .... T.  :ph34r:
March 08, 2023, 06:40:40 AM #11
I recall some joke by Jack Handey on Saturday night live about illegal aliens including the line, "What's wrong, no jobs on Mars??"   :bgrin:

Welcome to the US Ducktrapper.  Well done following the frustrating rules, but you did it the right way.   :thumb
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March 08, 2023, 08:56:47 PM #12
Quote from: StringPicker6 on March 08, 2023, 06:40:40 AMI recall some joke by Jack Handey on Saturday night live about illegal aliens including the line, "What's wrong, no jobs on Mars??"   :bgrin:

Welcome to the US Ducktrapper.  Well done following the frustrating rules, but you did it the right way.   :thumb

Jobs? What about retired aliens?  :?
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