5 Years

[rickthedrummer]

c9aba642-362a-4199-98ae-f14e5683b160.jpg At this time 5 years ago, the doctor was probably still looking for his car keys.

[Gee Pou]

Wow that looks painful. How you feeling 5 years later.

[rickthedrummer]

Wow that looks painful. How you feeling 5 years later.

Believe it or not, it's not as painful as it looks. I expected a lot more pain. They give you a heart shaped pillow (true) to hold against your chest when you cough. I didn't the 1st time I coughed and it hurt like a *********************************** the lesson was learned.

How I feel 5 years later is better explained this way: They told me that in 1 year, 2 at the outside, I would have had a massive heart attack, so when I look at it that way, I feel fine.

Thanks for asking GP, I appreciate it.

[Bish]

Wow that looks painful. How you feeling 5 years later.

I think he has more spit and vinegar than anyone his age should. I say he's kicking butt but can't remember names.

[rickthedrummer]

'' I say he's kicking butt but can't remember names".

I know exactly who you are Fred. You're the guy that bought up all the kazoos in the country.

I'm not senile getting yesterday, but 1 knows senility never happens when you don't remember that you have it (or are it).

I'm getting a flerken, I have a neighbor who, while he doesn't live next to me, is a pain in my a$$.

What has spit and vinegar have to do with.............................................. ................................I forgot.

[PHROGGE]

I know "someone..." who would agree...after 2 strokes (2012) back 2 back & 2 cancer surgeries last year (2018...) & still playin,performin,recordin, sangin, advisin, about 3-4 nites a week ...worse part is bendin over ( cuttin air off of my diaphram when i bend over to tear down ,,,( i'm already "legal blind" & cant see anyway ,,,those who know me here (the reason for typin in caps,) as an "elder advisor to drumchat.com from years gone by" those who dont ( pm me!!! ) i'm a legend ( in my own mind !!! (& then some...lol...ask around ....lmao

[PHROGGE]

You talkin bout me bish ????

[Bish]

You talkin bout me bish ????

Not enough. lol

[OldeEnglishD]

Ouch! Here's to 25 more with no more tune-ups needed.

[rickthedrummer]

Ouch! Here's to 25 more with no more tune-ups needed.

They told me that I'm good for 20 years. So I should have 15 left.

Thanks OED.

[SunDog]

Jesus Christ Rick! Of all these guys on the drum forums I talk to, when I think of you I say "that's my kind of guy". Time is slippery and it gets away from you fast. Steady on my salty friend. And it's piss and vinegar!

[rickthedrummer]

Jesus Christ Rick! Of all these guys on the drum forums I talk to, when I think of you I say "that's my kind of guy". Time is slippery and it gets away from you fast. Steady on my salty friend. And it's piss and vinegar!

Time IS slippery. I feel like I got on a luge and slid past about 30 years.

"when I think of you I say "that's my kind of guy"

So you're the 1.

I think I'm the oldest guy on this forum. I must be doing OK because Tom, the Grim Banner, has yet to ban me. HI TOM J/K

[SpazApproved]

whew what a good time that looked like. . . wow!

[Ricardo]

I can remember the first time Rick told us here that he would be having that procedure................can't believe it has been five years.
I have another friend that went into emergency triple bypass surgery at only 38 years of age -- he is now 66 and doing well.
Sometimes the doctors get it right.
Congratulations, Rick............great to know you are still feeling good............and still enjoying your drums.

[Gee Pou]

My father lived 25 years after his triple bypass so Rick u still have 20 + more years to go yet.

[rickthedrummer]

I can remember the first time Rick told us here that he would be having that procedure................can't believe it has been five years.
I have another friend that went into emergency triple bypass surgery at only 38 years of age -- he is now 66 and doing well.
Sometimes the doctors get it right.
Congratulations, Rick............great to know you are still feeling good............and still enjoying your drums.

Thanks Ricky. I put that pic up to remind people not to take anything for granted. I was feeling great and, as I found out, that doesn't mean anything.

So time for another warning: GO GET CHECKED, I DON'T CARE HOW GOOD YOU FEEL, GO GET YOUR *** CHECKED!!!!!!!!!

My father lived 25 years after his triple bypass so Rick u still have 20 + more years to go yet.

If I can find a 30 year old blonde, I'll take 10 years more and call it a day.

whew what a good time that looked like. . . wow!

Gave me something to do on a otherwise uneventful week.

[Kevaruka]

Have a friend here in the UK that has just had the same done. Looks horrific but has saved his life

[rickthedrummer]

Have a friend here in the UK that has just had the same done. Looks horrific but has saved his life

They always look bad the 1st couple of weeks. Now, when I look in the mirror, I have to take few seconds to find the scar (I'm being dead serious) it's a little white line that you can barely see, and I know where the damn thing is.

[late8]

Wow...it's been 5 years since I walked into a church and said a prayer for ya? Man time flies when you're having fun...

I'm glad you're still slapping them drums around.

[rickthedrummer]

Wow...it's been 5 years since I walked into a church and said a prayer for ya? Man time flies when you're having fun...

I'm glad you're still slapping them drums around.

".it's been 5 years since I walked into a church and said a prayer for ya?"

Rich, my old friend, I have never forgotten that. You have no idea what that meant to me.

[late8]

".it's been 5 years since I walked into a church and said a prayer for ya?"

Rich, my old friend, I have never forgotten that. You have no idea what that meant to me.

For you Rick.....Anytime my friend!

[drummer]

At this time 5 years ago, the doctor was probably still looking for his car keys.

Too funny! Love your sense of humor Rick. That's why you're probably doing so well. Keep it up man!

[rickthedrummer]

Too funny! Love your sense of humor Rick. That's why you're probably doing so well. Keep it up man!

So it's a sense of humor that I have. I thought I was always being sarcastic. How far have I fallen.

[NPYYZ]

Glad to hear all is well 5 years later.

[rickthedrummer]

Glad to hear all is well 5 years later.

Thanks NPYYZ, I appreciate that. 1 of these days you are going to have to explain to me what NPYYZ means.