Happy New Year...........

Here we go for the last day of the year. Tonight we’ll all be at the Gallery for the big New Years Eve Party with the Jesse Dreamer band with guests……. It will be Potluck so bring your goodies, and show up around 8 or whenever……………

Happy New Year to all of you!! Thanks for reading and sending comments and coming up with us to drum like we did last night. We had a pretty big drumming! Some old friends including Wil, Keio, Karen, Chuck and lots of others and it was a great jamming time! Then the after hours was real nice too………..you should have stayed.
Well, see you next year!! Love to you All in the New Year……….

Drumming Tonight......

Really nice Sunday morning here on the eastern edge of the Central Valley. I bet the bike riding is going good right now, to bad I can’t go yet. I still have to take it easy…..I’ve been doing way too much and have to slow down to heal. Otherwise it would be on the bike and sucking air from the clear, clean and green foothills. Oxygenating they call it, giving your body lots of air for a prolonged time. Might as well be good air if you’re exercising eh.
The Gallery is getting all dressed up and the New Years party is going to be a good one I can tell. Considering that the Riverview, with Shaval is getting a 10 dollare cover charge. The Gallery New Years party is FREE……………..
In answer to your question as to how early and food…….Well do bring goodies and come on up and check it out around 9……………….I’ll post more before………..
Oh…and Don’t forget we are Drumming tonite….Yes….We are having our big Drum Circle Tonite so come on up and you’ll hear all the gossip…………..

Nobodys fault but my own..........

Hello, I’m back to a nice sunny, cloudy day here. Temp. in the 40’s and life in the 50’s The big Christmas is done and its time to really be thinking about what it will be like next year, in terms of goals. Another term for it would be………The New Years Resolutions. I can’t give you my list yet because I’m still thinking about it. This little issue I went through this week rattled my bones emotionally and it was good to have to go away for a few days and hideout. Through the last few days I’ve done one of Jonny’s famous Sauna’s, did a hike way up into Skyline….the falls. And night times were around the game jenga, drinks and lots of food and laughing……..lots of laughing because that’s’ what I really went for…… and a few new friends who showed me that we can all feel like we’ve known each other for years even though I’ve only known them a couple of days.
All in a Drum Circle kind of way of course.



Gary is busy getting the gallery all ready for the big New Years eve party for YOU. Live good band, Cases of Champagne and everyone you know………Please do come and celebrate the coming year with us all.

I took a few pictures on our hike and I’m putting them on here for your enjoyment. All taken at the end of Skyline…………………

Another Christmas done........................

I hope your Holidays were terrific. The Holidays are full of joy, but also hold lots of greive to many. Myself, I'm really glad they are over. I'm getting kicked out of the house here for a few days..............so Please hold on and I'll be right back. And Yes, I have my picture taking device with me. Love to you ALL.........

10,000 Hits !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whooopppeeee!!!! Ten Thousand hits…………wow!! Thank You all for being a part of this. It’s only been a year and it’s a big Christmas present from all of you who have been tuning in. I’m going to keep giving you the best pictures I can take. Keeping track of the Drumcircle, as elusive as it can be, will always be my priority. Lets all make this next coming year the “Best Ever” together! Happy Holidays………………………..

I had to go to the doctors in Visalia yesterday. In the office waiting room I saw the front page of the paper saying that the funeral procession of that Sheriffs Deputy, who got shot last week, would be going down 198 on the way through Exeter then to the graveyard outside of town. I drove that way just before it came through and I was just blown away by what I saw! ALL the overpasses were packed with people waiting to see it go by! Thousands of people! Cars were stopped all along the freeway and all the way to Exeter along the roads there were people standing and sitting. They went down mainstreet and then came by the house here. By then I was already home and I watched too with everybody else as almost a half hour of police cars from all over California drove by. Rest in Peace…………………………

Friday....Winter Solstice

Tomorrow, Friday is the first day of Winter, the winter solstice. And its been cold and rainy. Christmas is on its way fast and pretty soon it’ll be New Years Eve at the Gallery. Live Band………………….stay in touch for details………Enjoy your Friday!!

The best times ever................

I’m putting up some old drumcircle pics for you history buffs out there. August, 1992 was our starting date as a drumcircle and we’re coming up on another year to add to the tally. Thanks for asking about that because you know I like to talk that stuff when you ask. So, I’ll be putting up more of these. As always, you can double click the big pictures for full screen viewing and saving for a screen saver or your Kaweah River Drum Circle historical file.
We had a great warm drumming last Sunday night, though not many came. We had the fire the hottest it’s ever been, I wish you were there so we could brag about ourselves to you. We had big stumps and got them all burning hot. Nice fire all nite and some good grooves for just a few of us. Sometimes it can be tighter with just a few.
It rained pretty good here for the last couple of days. The river got way up….almost 700 cfs!! The highest in awhile, enough to catch the ever creeping lawn chairs and head them to the lake. Snow too, a lot and that’s good my friends. I even saw 2 kayakers heading down the river today……Its going to be river time soon!!
I’m sure glad we drummed for rain and snow the last few drummings. That stuff really works!!!! See you soon……………

Music outside up on the North Fork

Drum Circle 1993

We Love Sunday Night................

It’s really a roll of the dice with how you recover from a surgery. Health has a lot to do with it and then there’s all the other factors like ethnic background and I guess your general constitution, you know, how your body moves through the air…..of life. How tough you are I mean. I’ve had the thermostat set at 71 and that’s a bit too soft I think. And just taking it easy takes some work. I have ridden my bike around 50 miles on 2 pretty hard rides in the last few days so all that’s working again! But I’m taking it pretty easy and slow. Thanks to all who asked how I have been doing, I really appreciate that!!
Yea, and Gary and myself even went to the bar last nite! A couple of beers is good for you…..just don’t drive right away of course. We hung around and watched the band and caught up with friends you only see at the bar and then I went home.
Tonight we’ll have a big fire going before you get there so Come on Up. We’d all love to see you, meet you again!

The Wednesday before Thursday......

That’s cool, its Wednesday on a week soon to be Christmas. Just getting into singing Christmas carols and smelling the pine tree smell and seeing the lights and ornaments. Not like when I was a kid and had my eye on what was under the tree. I knew exactly what my packages were and what they might be…..given a torn corner or two. I hated getting clothes as they never seemed to fit what others were wearing and always was not hip to wear. So, I haven’t seen any stuff under that ole tree yet but I’m thinking about hitting the malls here soon. Like maybe afterwards………This way it will be a surprise!
Cloudy and cool about sums up the weather and since Gary’s gone to San Francisco this week, no music tonight…………But, be looking for the call here pretty soon as we’re all ready to do some celebrating together……………Think Christmas………..

Monday Monday............

The sky was black and starry and it was really cold! That said, we had a really good grooving time last night. The upsized core of the drum circle was there in their best. We just drummed and drummed some more. I took it easy and just did shaking with my shaker. The fire felt warm and cozy and we kept the wood on to make it so. This is what it takes to be outside no matter what the temp and be together in that way. I’m sure glad we can do this and be able to have everyone join us! This is a gift we receive every Sunday night. Give Thanks………
Man I haven’t been out too much, so if you think I’ve been grueling through the malls looking for that present to give you , well………Hold on then………
It is the time to think ahead too. The big New Years resolution. Its time to think about that and make our lives more abundant with everything we want…..or don’t want. Getting healthy is on my list….to get in the best shape of my life….hows bout that one. Why not? Its easy and fun and you just go slow, like the turtles…….Hope your day goes well my friends……………….

Everybody's coming up tonite.................

Its Sunday and that means the drum circle is tonite! Warm fire, good friends and the groove from the exact center of Three Rivers. I’m ready to head up and see how it goes. Don’t forget to wear your long underwear and bring cookies as always. See you there I hope………………….

Its Saturday...............Let's Go.........

We got quite a bit of rain over here! I have been watching the River rise (on the computer) and it’s up to 350cfs now. It has been at 35cfs forever! We need the rivers to flow and the snow to stick. Build up a pack for the winter storage. Now, its clear and alittle sunny. All the liquid amber trees in the yard are finally turning their leaves the fall colors and it starting to feel a lot like Christmas………..
I’m still moving slow over here……sore man! I’ve been trying to stretch the time between taking the pain pills and have got some long ones but its back to the pills when the jaw hurts real bad. I’m gonna make it though! I’ve been real anticy to get out and see you all. I’m ready, almost to get back on the bike and the drum and the guitar. What are you doing tonite???? Call me and if your in the area, stop by and say hi……….Thanks to you friends………….

Bring it On!!

It really is a miracle how the human body heals itself so quickly. I got all my bandages off and I’m looking normal to the unknowing eye. Still got staples and stitches in and they will come out Monday. What a trip it is to be just kind of dopey on pain meds and moving through life here, where it is presently cloudy. A perfect way for the day to be feeling how I do. I can’t wait to get back in the middle of the river of life. Play my drum and guitar again and just have this monkey off my back finally.
What are you doing today? …………………
There is a winter storm warning in effect for this evening into tonight and tomorrow too. Snow down to around 5000’ with the possibility of it coming all the way down to 4000’. This is good news for a lot of areas around here you know. The river has been really low lately, running like it does in late August. So, we’ll see how it blows……….batten the hatches my friends it’s a gully washer a coming………………….Pour your self some hot chocolate and pull up the easy chair closer to the fire, this should be cool to see Winter arriving with a parade in tow. Let’s talk again later and see how we’re doing………Thanks for tuning your dial this way………………

On the other side......................

Yo, I’m back. Go get yourself a warm cup of tea and I’ll catch you up on my last few hours.
Well, I didn’t die so that’s good news. I made it through the surgery and it went great! No facial deformities like I was thinking were going to be the case and I feel pretty darn good. My head is all wrapped in bandages and I look like the mummy. I’ve got pain meds and lots of time to lie around watching TV and thinking. I don’t need to lay around and today I go see the doc again and probably get some bandages removed.
The worst part was the drive over yesterday. Of course I’ve been dreading this surgery, my first, ever since I made the appointment. I was told by several of my friends around here that you just have to give in at some point and let them do what they do. I came to that conclusion while in the waiting room and with an IV stuck in me I just meditated on what was to come. I had to wait a couple of hours like that and I listened to all the other people getting ready for their operations. Then they came and had me go to the surgery room and lie down on a table. The guy with the knock out drug had me breathe in some oxygen from a mask and that was the last thing I remembered. I opened my eyes in the recovery room after my 2 ½ hour surgery and sipped on some sprite, ate some crackers and urinated. I was spaced out……………………….
Monday, the day before, I took a long 30 mile ride on my bike. It was a beautiful day and I had some good friendship to help psych me up for my big day. I was feeling really healthy and turns out I am!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any of you who hang around me probably have noticed that I’ve been a lot more subdued lately. Well bro this is why. I’ve had a lot on my mind and now I’ve got to plan my next moves with my new life……..yippee!!
Yours thoughts and prayers for my operation going well paid off and for that I am forever grateful !! Thanks for checking in………………..My Love to you all…………

Nows the Time...................

I’m back after touring alittle bit of the country. Very nice week it was and now I’m ready for my biggest adventure yet…………..surgery! Yep, going under the knife on Tuesday morning to remove this lump I have on my jaw that s been there a long time. Now is the time to get this done, but it turns out that its more complicated. I might look alittle different next time we meet folks, and as always I’ll let you know how it goes. Plus, one more thing………..I don’t have health insurance!! Luckily it’s only around 7 grand………
I’m drumming with all I got tonite to bring in all the luck there is to bring in. I’m very, very Thankful for all my friends and will be seeing you after my two weeks of recovery time…………and hopefully sooner. So, as always my friends……….Stay Tuned and come on up tonite………We’ve got more wood….Thanks to Paul….so we’ll have a big fire to warm your souls……………..see you there………………..