THe Last Sunday of 2024 Thread

[OldStrummer]

We made it! Or, as some would say, "It's all over but the shouting."

That's right, 2024 is leaving us. And I can't say I'm sad to see it go. Not because I personally had any issues with it -- it was my first full year being retired, and I loved it! -- but the advertising, caterwauling, and furor of an election year started to become a bit too much. I am so glad that part is over.

I'd like to say my spam filter is getting a rest, but we have special elections to fill now-vacant seats, and for some reason, some of the "ins" seem to think I should know everything about their plans to tell me how to live. Ugh.

So, with the rain falling, but temperatures hitting the 60s today, I look forward to my typical Sunday: Church, lunch, handegg, practice, exercise and relax. You?

Have a great Last Sunday of the year!

[gibsonjunkie]

In many ways 2024 was a great year for me. I got a decent promotion with a nice bump in salary. Collected Social Security, as well and as of yesterday I paid off my last credit card debt. Next is an equity loan that's been hanging around for years. After that we'll be in good shape should I decide to retire. I'm not thinking too seriously about it, however, because I'm having too much fun. I have a feature article coming out in February in School Administrator Magazine. I've done a recurring column every few months with them, but it's my first real article.

We're still recovering from the effects of COVID - at least the Mrs. is. She developed blood clots and they re really painful. The hospital told her to see a haematologist in three weeks, but the closest appointment she could get is March. We may go back to the emergency room on Monday just to have someone see her - a stupid way to get medical care, but getting through the wall surrounding doctors is ridiculous.

Well, I hope you guys have a good week! Me, I'm on vacation!!!

[Laker]

My wife and I went out for dinner last night and I couldn’t believe the 50? outside temperature that was displayed in the car. Two weeks ago we were at 0? and two days before Christmas I was clearing the walks and driveway with the snowblower after getting about 8” of snow. There presently is not a trace of snow on the ground and yesterday almost felt like an early spring day. At least we had a white Christmas.

Hope all have a great New Year’s Eve.

[DanTheBluesMan]

we didn't have a white christmas, more like a frosted christmas. some frozen spots with grass mostly showing. It's all gone now. Supposed to be in the 40s today, 50s tomorrow and 40s again NYE and NYD. Fine way to finish out the year.

Had a nice gathering Christmas Day, good food good company. Even the cat, who doesn't care for crowds, wasn't as skittish as he's been known to be. Everybody around me has a cold, trying to avoid it.

Jammed yesterday, used my Strat and my Lead 12 combo with a Guvnor pedal. Had a blast. I've barely played in the last 7 weeks, and around the third hour or so, my hand was getting pretty tired. "I've got blisters on me fingers"

Not planning on anything for NYE. Most likely stay home with the cat and bro's GF's dog. Play guitar, have a beer or two, drink my infused hot chocolate, eat some vittles, binge watch BTVS.

[blackonblack]

Spent Christmas with the in-laws. Got 5 days of work done in 3 days.
Yesterday, ran some errands then worked on some dev items for 2025.
Repeat for today. Started work at 6:30. Watched church from home. Ran some errands. Watch some football. Have about 3 hrs of dev work I want finished by the end of the year.
Then about 10 more hrs to have done by 1/13.

[S. Cane]

Well, It's the Sunday that provides closure to a real tough year.

My first Rock n Roll single is finally finished and will be out in a few weeks after the obligatory ISRC registering and platform pitching. Nothing I mind showing here, as it's basically a pentatonic-based heavy rockin' strat song, and I humbly don't think anyone here would really think anything special of it. But I learned a LOT about music production since the last song I released and it's something that finally gets me in the league of real songwriters, not just cover players. That's more than enough for me in this lifetime.
The fact that Fender granted me clearance for using their guitars in my cover art/promo also made me very happy.

Still learning how to use the mvave blackbox, the original presets kinda lack what I need but I might make it work.

New year is coming, good news regarding the law office and I'm about halfway through a Sunday Special 8 pack of Michelob Ultras, aiming towards a freshly cooked big bowl of rigatoni al pomodoro.

I love you guys, and as long as this forum stands, I'll be one of you.

Edit: P.S. RIP Jimmy Carter.