I couldn't really send a postcard, but hello from New Assyria. It's like one of my old hangouts where I'm working now - minus the gravity and with a few more combines. Rogers, remember that place in Marseilles?
Good place, good people. It reminds me of home in a way. They've got hard workers, and a lot of good musicians. I've got a few people interested in a band. We're exchanging repertoire, their stuff for the classics and mixing the two up a bit. I miss the summer weather a little, so you all had better be taking advantage of it. Even with the cooler climate, it's impressive to see how they made the place livable. I still can't get over everything they've done in this time.
-Gabe
It's not exactly what I thought of when I heard 'Neo-Amish' but people are pretty much people. I've been making some good connections. It's mostly superficial so far, but a couple of other musicians are starting to open up. Nobody likes the sound of how things are heading out there, but a lot of people feel like it's 'out there' and are anxious to keep it that way. I don't blame anyone for being suspicious of outsiders, especially when all the news filtering in says the rest of the system is a mess, but my experience says it doesn't work that way. I haven't been pushing anything, just listening and playing my music.
Good news. I got a gig.
It's out of town, though, so once it starts, I'll be traveling for a while, maybe a couple months, but it's a good way to get some experience and a name for myself. Of course, that means I need a last bash before I head out. Who's with me?
I hear you're the ones to ask about New Assyria and the Neo-Amish?
It doesn't take a genius to see where things are heading, and I can't sit around without helping. It shouldn't be anything more than making connections for the future, but if I need an extraction, I know who I trust for it.
Gargleblaster. That’s my password for today. Don’t try it out unless you happen to be a BNU plant. Then, make sure you take video cause I want to watch what happens.
I don’t cook, but I can make breakfast. Picnic brunch on Sunday unless it rains, and then we move inside. Mothers aren’t allowed to work but the rest of you can help.
Addendum after discussion: mothers can pick the drinks.