Stephen Payne, Jr. wrote:
I only run this young because I don't want to end up a fat, balding, middle-age slob like you dad. If I have to play my 1980s synthesizer in a band around Columbus and Dublin when I am in my 40s, I will kill myself. As for me "eating up the track," dad, it's because I've watched you eat enough doghnuts that I can't help but snack on anything that is remotely round. Now shut up, dad.
1) I don't eat donuts or even your misspelled "doghnuts".
2) I'm not balding; I'm all the way there brother. I'm bald.
3) I have two keyboards, one of which is just a notch below top of the line, and it's definitely not an 80s synthesizer -- not that those are even bad as they are coming back into style for current musicians, so that shows what you know -- even the newer things all emulate the old gear brother. Next on the want list is a Nord Stage 88 or even the Nord Stage 73.
4) There's no HAVE to play in a band. I do it for fun brother. Believe it or not, but fun doesn't end once you hit 30. My buddies and I like to play some killer stuff (and dude, sorry, but we're good), have a couple beers and hang out. Playing in a band lets us do that and pays us for it too (not that I need the money, because I don't); it's just extra walking around with money (well, I have many times over paid for all the gear I've bought with gig money).
5) I haven't pushed my kid into running at all. He just naturally loves it, and as far as him wanting to run so he doesn't become a "fat, balding, middle-age slob like you [me]", ha! Even though I'm not as fast as I once was and have more body fat than I did when I was running 140 miles a week, I'm still in better shape than any of his friends' dads. He sees me go for a run most days or lift weights or if I'm injured use the Orbitrek. Kid just loves to run -- as I once did.
Not sure why you're so jealous of me brother. Go find your own way. Just make sure to invest your money so you can retire with a shit pile of it like I will.