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Sending off an old mate

I am organising and agonising a "One last gig" for an old mate who is being treated for the spanish dancer and is facing a slipperydip finish
We were a band, many years ago we were all blood brothers and sisters, now we are otherwise engaged.
I used to be the manager of the band (and the percussionist) and now I am managing this finale.
HELP!

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by mcknowall

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What help can we offer?

IMO you need a Highland Piper.

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by piobagusfidil

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Kyogle, North Coast NSW Australia.
I have chosen to do it now 'cause the lad can still play OK, if only for an hour or so.
So it is the "bush bangers last gig"
If you are geographically indisposed, an amusing "telegram" would possibly help on the night.
Ross is a top mandolin player in the Irish vernacular and a great singer of the Aussie bush music. A very talented musician.
Sorry for being so soppy, it is not usually my style.
But Kyogle is only an hour and a half from Brisbane.

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by mcknowall

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Hint Hint
Dafydd, bigyabbie etc etc

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by mcknowall

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Hi mate,

Awesome thing you're doing here.

Just saw yer message on F/B and here too. Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to make it down on a thurs. night. Due to work. But if you personal message me your details and details of the evening... i'll be sure to send it to all my muso friends in the northern rivers area for ya.

It's not much... but hope it helps!

Cheers

Davydd

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by davydd

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mcknowall,

I'm sorry your friend isn't well. Perhaps a video of the gig
would be appreciated by his family.

I just gotta ask for a translation of "being treated for the spanish dancer" I've never heard that phrase before.

Mary

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by Antikhntr

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rhyming slang Mary

spanish dancer = cancer

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by showaddydadito

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Thanks,

Mary

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by Antikhntr

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You're a good man mcknowall, that's quality stuff to do for a friend. We'll send you good vibes from the other side of the planet.

# Posted on July 23rd 2009 by SWFL Fiddler

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All that matters is the intent and the love! Well done!

# Posted on July 24th 2009 by bikejen

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good cheer to you all. sorry i cant be there.

# Posted on July 24th 2009 by bigyabby

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I agree with Ionannas- Flowers of the Forest on the GHB at sunset.

# Posted on July 24th 2009 by Greg the Piano Tuner

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He's not dead yet, just very sick. So we shall all sing all for me grog, ryebuck shearer etc

# Posted on July 25th 2009 by mcknowall

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and have a drink or two and tell "the older we get, the better we were stories"
cheers all

# Posted on July 25th 2009 by mcknowall

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I know how it will be for me. My friends will all be drinking & playing.
Then they'll turn to me, "this will probably be our last chance to play your favourite tunes with you. What would you like to hear R_N?"
I'll raise my glass & tell them. Of course they'll reply, "We don't do requests!" & continue to play whatever they like.
That's just the way it is with my mates.

# Posted on July 25th 2009 by Ben Steen