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GK, i brought my 24 your old son to see you in the Cavern. I was not sure what he would think but by the time you made it down front he was hooked! He said “that was the greatest show I have ever seen”! There is hope. Bill Wade. Chattanooga, Tennessee

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I was also in Pelham, similarly impressed by GK’s stamina. Great message about cheerfulness and choosing not to squander one’s golden years. And I’d take that tour, Mr. Pepper. I had a pleasant holiday weekend at Percy’s Brinkwood years ago, enjoying the view from Walker’s & Shelby Foote’s “tea house” overlooking Lost Cove (as featured in “The Second Coming”).

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Your comment about bagpipers really cracked me up: "arouse homicidal fevers in men in plaid skirts"! You certainly aren't a fan of the rock band, AC-DC, but Bon Scott (of course he was Scottish), broke all traditions with an amazing bagpipe rendition of "It's a Long Way to the Top" in 1975. One of the all-time rock n'roll tunes, features an incredible bagpipe solo by Bon. He was an amazing rock star who died very early in the tradition of Jim Morrison, Jimmy Hendrix, and Janis Joplin. RIP all you amazing rock stars! Their music lives on in my iTunes library. And yes, I am hard of hearing due to overmodulating my headphones. No regrets. I'm 76, thank you.

- Carl Arrechea

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Quite surprised you didn't mention Rod Stewart, Carl...Helluva Rocker as well as quite virile, I've been led to believe!

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You are a smart guy, and maybe a bit smarter is your doctor. Whatever he told you with regard to rest after this surgery.....JUST DO IT!

If you don't fo it, you may gladly move on, etc. But you may not. I don't know much about forgiveness if you are at a treacherous point as a result....SO, DON'T BE STUPIIC!!!

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