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Once again, it's time for the FNGT!

If you don't know how this works, click this link (fngt.gq). That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Poal go down.

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**Once again, it's time for the FNGT!** If you don't know how this works, [click this link](https://fngt.gq/index.php?page=intro). That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Poal go down. **NOTE:** That site is by invitation only. If you want an invite, and you're a regular participant, then just ask COF, Crazy, or myself. If you do know what's going on, you probably don't need to click that link - but you may want to, to make sure you know of the other features, such as the archive or a separate forum that's invite only. Remember, we are guests here on Poal. Let's act like it. If you're interested in supporting Poal, then [you can donate](https://poal.co/donate).

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[–] • 2 pts

I thought I was done a few years ago .... butttt I'm out playing again and having a blast

[–] • 1 pt

Yeah, I was retired for quite a while. I've had enough of the obligations. I'm tired of being obligated to perform.

Even if I did solo work, I'd not always want to keep up with the performances I booked. I've spent decades obligating my weekends to other people. I've been back in the game for going on four years now. I initially agreed to just one year.

I'm tired, I'm sore, the lights are hot and hurt my eyes, the audience is drunk and rowdy, and I've got other hobbies.

Hell, as it is I have it really easy. I don't even lug my own guitars to the stage. I don't even move a single piece of gear. I've got the easiest performing life I've ever had, but it wears on you. It wears on you especially strong if you're going to still try to keep a regular human schedule of functioning during the day and sleeping at night.

I want to retire before I'm as jaded as I once was.

[–] • 2 pts

I hear you.. I was VERY jaded for about 10 years. A bunch of my songs talk about it, but my wife kept on me about playing and well I started writing. Music is once again my friend it wasn't for a long time

[–] • 1 pt

So far, since returning, I haven't stood on stage while thinking about how much I hated being there.

I'd like to not reach that point this time around. I want to go out on a good note, with fond memories.

And, well, this is the perfect band to do it with. I'm so fortunate to be able to perform with such a talented group of musicians. Their dedication and skills are inspiring.