Off to play an outdoor gig today in the bitter cold. Wish me survival!

@TheHorse (218828)
Walnut Creek, California
December 5, 2021 11:31am CST
We have an outdoor gig today at a local Historical Society. It's a place we've played several times before. It's one of those "why am I doing this?" gigs. No pay. No free beer. No free BBQ. But what the heck. It's just a chance to get out there and do our thing. Sadly, though, the weather is not cooperating. It's in the 50s now, and about as dreary as a day could be. We'll be playing shortly before sunset. I hope the temps at least get into the 60s. Anyway, wish me luck. It'll be good to get out there and see my friends.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
6 Dec 21
Good luck!!!! but 50 isn't that cold!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
It's chilly for playing guitar. But I think temps were in the 60s. I was comfortable, as it turned out.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
@DocAndersen Heh. You live in a place with a "real" Winter.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
6 Dec 21
@TheHorse we were in the high 40s, I was just teasing you!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Dec 21
I'm sure it also makes people feel good where you're going. I hope it went well and the temps got warmer.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
You hit the nail on the head. The temps were in the 60s, so it was comfortable playing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec 21
@just4him It was a good time. And the libations after were fun as well.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Dec 21
@TheHorse I'm glad it was comfortable.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
6 Dec 21
Did you reply to yourself "why am I doing this?" May be it's just because you really love music. I hope everything went well despite the weather.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
7 Dec 21
@TheHorse - This is what I thought, if not you would have refused to go.
The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
I think I really love music. And I enjoy hanging out with the guys.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
It's a shame there isn't a little something in it for you. Hope you survive.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
It turned out to be a good time.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
@JudyEv It was fun to play music wit friends.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Dec 21
@TheHorse That's good to hear. A good jam would be quite uplifting.
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BusyBoss
@Luap1050 (876)
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6 Dec 21
Keep those fingers moving in the cold!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Dec 21
We did--thanks! It was not as cold as we expected.
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cterine9991985
@cabuyogty (3025)
• Philippines
6 Dec 21
Good Luck! I miss going out but the covid virus still there until now .
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
It's still here. I'm double-vaxed. But anyone can get it. I have asthma, so I'd rather not.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46951)
• India
8 Dec 21
If you carry a cap and a jacket plus sweater then you have nothing to worry about. Here, it was getting colder in between due to rains but not so much now. My only concern is with the evening winds when I feel the cold on my neck. That is why I prefer jackets and sweaters with zippers. And needless to say "Best of luck" !!
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46951)
• India
8 Dec 21
@TheHorse Was it cold and windy enough for a cap?
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (46951)
• India
8 Dec 21
@TheHorse Yes a comfortable weather- not an uncomfortable one!
The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec 21
It was actually a lot of fun. I brought my Winter coat, but wore only my sweatshirt.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Dec 21
Hope it warmed up. Have fun
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec 21
We actually had a good time.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 21
I hope you had fun with the gig and that you could keep warm and enjoy yourself
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
7 Dec 21
Seeing friends is not bad. But yeah it's been cold here too.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec 21
The cold at the gig wasn't as bad as I expected. I had my Winter coat with me but wore only my sweatshirt.
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@GooglePlus (3831)
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5 Dec 21
Good luck with your Gig... Do let us know how it went. So it's going to be open theater ? M hoping you will have back stage with Toilet facilities.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec 21
I think there will be places to take care of business.
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