What I do when I’m not here

What I do when I’m not here #1209541 10/25/25 03:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada B Bill Draper OP Top 500 Poster
OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Well, I’m a guest ! Ha. Actually, music, it’s a puzzle to me, but, overtime, I can solve bits of it, and, amusement is achieved. My own. But sharing has its benefits, and amateur music folk have scads of content to offer, and song forums inspire….so… Two songs from this website, I will work, in my amateur way, and repost here, in this thread: Dancin’ Neath the the Moon tonight by Tony/japov Musical Drifter by Dave Gill Note: both these writers are frequent posters at jpfolks.com. Bill Last edited by Bill Draper; 10/25/25 03:24 PM.

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209656 10/27/25 07:47 AM
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David Gill Top 200 Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,412 Likes: 41 Buffalo, NY	Originally Posted by Bill Draper Well, I’m a guest ! Ha. Actually, music, it’s a puzzle to me, but, overtime, I can solve bits of it, and, amusement is achieved. My own. But sharing has its benefits, and amateur music folk have scads of content to offer, and song forums inspire….so… Two songs from this website, I will work, in my amateur way, and repost here, in this thread: Dancin’ Neath the the Moon tonight by Tony/japov Musical Drifter by Dave Gill Note: both these writers are frequent posters at jpfolks.com. Bill I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing what you come up with, sir!! Peace, Dave "Where there's a Gill, there's a way"

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209657 10/27/25 08:41 AM
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JAPOV Top 40 Poster Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 6,287 Likes: 161	Ha! Just saw this Creative Challenge / Creative Writing.... Whatever, close enough lol! Everything is a challenge at 60+ DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE... CANCEL CULTURE IS ALIVE AND WELL @JPF! YOU'LL NEVER KNOW WHAT'S ALREADY BEEN DELETED...

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209662 10/27/25 09:00 AM
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bennash Top 100 Poster Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,052 Likes: 115 Nashville -California, The to...	Stay busy or you will die We’re all built from the same dust and dreams, Different roads, but the same means.

Re: What I do when I’m not here bennash #1209669 10/27/25 12:19 PM
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John Lawrence Schick Top 10 Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 10,569 Likes: 75 PA	Originally Posted by bennash Stay busy or you will die Well, maybe not die, but it will lead to depression and Altheimer's. And yeah, then maybe suicide. BTW, I'm getting a brain scan in November. Hoping they find some life in there. Best, John Stop analyzing; just compose the damn thing! http://johnlarenceschick.com/home http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8486845/resume?ref_=nm_ov_res

Re: What I do when I’m not here John Lawrence Schick #1209670 10/27/25 12:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,052 Likes: 115 Nashville -California, The to... bennash Top 100 Poster
bennash Top 100 Poster Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,052 Likes: 115 Nashville -California, The to...	Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick Originally Posted by bennash Stay busy or you will die Well, maybe not die, but it will lead to depression and Altheimer's. And yeah, then maybe suicide. BTW, I'm getting a brain scan in November. Hoping they find some life in there. Best, John Yup sitting there will kill ya doing nothing . Well them doctors are pretty good John , I got a bad heart. If it's a brain problem they can fix it . We’re all built from the same dust and dreams, Different roads, but the same means.

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209671 10/27/25 12:52 PM
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JAPOV Top 40 Poster Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 6,287 Likes: 161	"What I Do When I'm Not Here" I like to COOK! This morning I had tater-tots and eggs over easy for breakfast. Skipped lunch... Gonna' cook some ribs and make some slaw for dinner. Because I also like to EAT! 😋 DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE... CANCEL CULTURE IS ALIVE AND WELL @JPF! YOU'LL NEVER KNOW WHAT'S ALREADY BEEN DELETED...
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Re: What I do when I’m not here David Gill #1209673 10/27/25 02:07 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Originally Posted by David Gill Originally Posted by Bill Draper Well, I’m a guest ! Ha. Actually, music, it’s a puzzle to me, but, overtime, I can solve bits of it, and, amusement is achieved. My own. But sharing has its benefits, and amateur music folk have scads of content to offer, and song forums inspire….so… Two songs from this website, I will work, in my amateur way, and repost here, in this thread: Dancin’ Neath the the Moon tonight by Tony/japov Musical Drifter by Dave Gill Note: both these writers are frequent posters at jpfolks.com. Bill I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing what you come up with, sir!! Peace, Dave This is the creative challenge place after all. I don’t know what I will do yet…part of the fun. I like an acoustic guitar. The wood vibration. Simple. One two notes can be symphonic. So I go adrift with it. Your title. Then the intro/first verse. Now I’m hooked. Gary Andrews mentioned movements in music composing, yeah, I thought, easier said, but epiphany…..your first verse as a gateway movement. A beginning. Bill

Re: What I do when I’m not here JAPOV #1209675 10/27/25 02:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada B Bill Draper OP Top 500 Poster
OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Originally Posted by JAPOV Ha! Just saw this Creative Challenge / Creative Writing.... Whatever, close enough lol! Everything is a challenge at 60+ Yes thanks for the direction. JPF May not be so busybody typish…fine by me. Can find a place to hide away and be quietly creative…ha! Bill

Re: What I do when I’m not here bennash #1209676 10/27/25 02:22 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Originally Posted by bennash Stay busy or you will die Yes. Keep moving! It works. Not easily…no.All the more the challenge. You inspire Mr Ben. Bill
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Re: What I do when I’m not here John Lawrence Schick #1209677 10/27/25 02:39 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick Originally Posted by bennash Stay busy or you will die Well, maybe not die, but it will lead to depression and Altheimer's. And yeah, then maybe suicide. BTW, I'm getting a brain scan in November. Hoping they find some life in there. Best, John Whossa that’s a jolt. Snappy synaps happening the docs will no doubt conclude. Did you see Netflix’s first episode season 7 of ‘Black Mirror’ ? An ai patch in the brain, cured all, but the corp keeps upping the subscription price, aftercare! LOL. Bill

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209679 10/27/25 03:04 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Yeah so what I do when I’m not here. My son, now 30 yr, was diagnosed schizophrenic at 17. My wife got him signed up with Friends of Music, an organization close hospital connected, and saved his life, no less. The organization has an entire auditorium/stage, all music equipment and sound system, 6 professional musician music directors, and is open to those with mental illness and families, to join in the fun and adventure of full music experience as a means of healing and recovery. My son and wife and daughter are members of the rock band, the jazz improve group, the ukulele ensemble, beginner band, skills band, and fundamentals group. It’s a blast. Very helpful to us as a family. Bill

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209682 10/27/25 03:35 PM
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JAPOV Top 40 Poster Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 6,287 Likes: 161	Originally Posted by Bill Draper Yeah so what I do when I’m not here. My son, now 30 yr, was diagnosed schizophrenic at 17. My wife got him signed up with Friends of Music, an organization close hospital connected, and saved his life, no less. The organization has an entire auditorium/stage, all music equipment and sound system, 6 professional musician music directors, and is open to those with mental illness and families, to join in the fun and adventure of full music experience as a means of healing and recovery. My son and wife and daughter are members of the rock band, the jazz improve group, the ukulele ensemble, beginner band, skills band, and fundamentals group. It’s a blast. Very helpful to us as a family. Bill I used to bring my guitar to the ward in Philly... Better than a sleeping pill lol. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE... CANCEL CULTURE IS ALIVE AND WELL @JPF! YOU'LL NEVER KNOW WHAT'S ALREADY BEEN DELETED...

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209684 10/27/25 04:09 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Ok. Delete this. Replaced below. Last edited by Bill Draper; 10/27/25 08:29 PM.

Re: What I do when I’m not here JAPOV #1209685 10/27/25 04:19 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Originally Posted by JAPOV [quote=Bill Draper]Yeah so what I do when I’m not here. I used to bring my guitar to the ward in Philly... Better than a sleeping pill lol. So true!

Re: What I do when I’m not here JAPOV #1209686 10/27/25 04:22 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Originally Posted by JAPOV "What I Do When I'm Not Here" I like to COOK! This morning I had tater-tots and eggs over easy for breakfast. Skipped lunch... Gonna' cook some ribs and make some slaw for dinner. Because I also like to EAT! 😋 Me too! I make smash burgers, pizza, and slow cook pot roast. Unfortunately, getting out to the gym to burn calories isn't as easy as it used to be....puts a damper on things. Bill

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209688 10/27/25 04:29 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Amateur Friends of Music youtube collage promo complete picture of who I am when I'm not here!
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Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209690 10/27/25 07:27 PM
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JAPOV Top 40 Poster Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 6,287 Likes: 161	The Draper Family looks GREAT! And so do the pizzas DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE... CANCEL CULTURE IS ALIVE AND WELL @JPF! YOU'LL NEVER KNOW WHAT'S ALREADY BEEN DELETED...

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209692 10/27/25 08:30 PM
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Thanks!!

Re: What I do when I’m not here bennash #1209693 10/27/25 09:14 PM
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John Lawrence Schick Top 10 Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 10,569 Likes: 75 PA	Originally Posted by bennash Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick Originally Posted by bennash Stay busy or you will die Well, maybe not die, but it will lead to depression and Altheimer's. And yeah, then maybe suicide. BTW, I'm getting a brain scan in November. Hoping they find some life in there. Best, John Yup sitting there will kill ya doing nothing . Well them doctors are pretty good John , I got a bad heart. If it's a brain problem they can fix it . Yeah but will I still be John Lawrence Schick after the fix? Ha, ha. Best, John Stop analyzing; just compose the damn thing! http://johnlarenceschick.com/home http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8486845/resume?ref_=nm_ov_res
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Re: What I do when I’m not here John Lawrence Schick #1209697 10/27/25 10:33 PM
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bennash Top 100 Poster Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,052 Likes: 115 Nashville -California, The to...	Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick Originally Posted by bennash Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick [quote=bennash]Stay busy or you will die Well, maybe not die, but it will lead to depression and Altheimer's. And yeah, then maybe suicide. BTW, I'm getting a brain scan in November. Hoping they find some life in there. Best, John Yup sitting there will kill ya doing nothing . Well them doctors are pretty good John , I got a bad heart. If it's a brain problem they can fix it . Yeah but will I still be John Lawrence Schick after the fix? Ha, ha. They might plant a AI bug in your brain , heaven forbid . We’re all built from the same dust and dreams, Different roads, but the same means.

Re: What I do when I’m not here John Lawrence Schick #1209739 9 hours ago
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bennash Top 100 Poster Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,052 Likes: 115 Nashville -California, The to...	Originally Posted by John Lawrence Schick Originally Posted by bennash Stay busy or you will die Well, maybe not die, but it will lead to depression and Altheimer's. And yeah, then maybe suicide. BTW, I'm getting a brain scan in November. Hoping they find some life in there. Best, John Ahh they're always scanning something . Hearts, brains , your prostate. boring question on your habits . Little perky nurses on your sex life . Why you wanna go in the back room a test it out ? Last edited by bennash; 9 hours ago. We’re all built from the same dust and dreams, Different roads, but the same means.

Re: What I do when I’m not here Bill Draper #1209748 2 hours ago
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OP Bill Draper Top 500 Poster B Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,000 Likes: 61 Victoria,BC Canada	Making liner notes and developing approaches to Musical Drifters and Dancing Neath the Moon. Sang Mack the Knife at FOM karaouke last night…challenge o yeah.

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