Hanging It Up

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 26 May 2012 8:30 am

I have been debating this issue for the last couple of weeks now . It both saddens and infuriates me to be in a situation that forces decisions like this but as the saying goes you do what you gotta do.
With my wife's illness , lack of gigs and rejection after rejection trying to get help with her medical needs I am hanging up a music carrees I have loved since a teen.
I will be selling out a ton of stuff so watch for bargains galore.
I willl be listing this stuff as soon as I get it sorted out.
There will be package deal , steel, pedals, rack etc,.
bargains, bargains..
This has to be sold for things ssuch as cooloing vest, scooter etc..
without becoming political or what have you - its a shame this country can take but never give back.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 26 May 2012 8:45 am

David, That saddens my heart you are having to do such a deed. You have been honest in dealing with state and federal agencies and that hurts people like good taxpayers. I wish you and your wife the very best.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 26 May 2012 9:41 am

see ya, david. good luck.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 26 May 2012 9:43 am

saddening to read David
in comparison : many black sharecroppers latter to become known in Blues did'nt have 1 fifth of what you got & they never hung it up
matter of fact, it was them hard times & hard knocks, that kept'em goin' !

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 26 May 2012 9:51 am

matter of fact, it was them hard times & hard knocks, that kept'em goin' !

Yes, Crowbear, but to what end?

Sorry to hear of your plight, David. Healthcare, American style ….

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 26 May 2012 9:54 am

Thanks guys I appreciate the sinceritites shown

Mr.Blackwood - I couldnt have said it better myself.

will be listing equipment soon

Don Brown, Sr. · Post by **Don Brown, Sr.** » 26 May 2012 11:03 am

David,

I just looked up your posts, since you became a member, and what I'm reading, you've been selling equipment the entire time.

One thing though, you said you were just a beginner into music, steel, etc. This was only back in 2007.

It sure looks to me as if you've been buying and selling all along. A musician since a very young age?

I'm missing something, but what it is, I guess I don't know?

Sorry to hear of your wife's illness. But maybe you should simply say you want to sell more equipment, as you've been doing all along, and your selling off some of what you don't want.

I'm sure confused, especially after reading over your past posts since joining the forum.......

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 26 May 2012 11:52 am

Don
to answer you - yes I have always bought, sold trade etc. but who hasnt?
That is human nature - to try to better the stuff you play.musicians do it all the time.
yes I have been a musician since my early teens- dont know why you question that one.I started taking 6 string guitar when I was 9 , began playing in church and some other bands when I was 12. Started teaching at 16. Recorded with bands when 19. I am also a registered teacher with MEL BAY -since 23.
Started in dobro when 31. non pedal and pedal both around 2007.
This isnt an easy decision for me - to walk away from the music scene , but under the circumstances I feel it is a decision that I have to make. And believe me, this conclusion wasnt an overnight brain strom. I have wrestled with it and talked to friends about it for weeks.
Sorry you feel so appalled at the way my life is - maybe you might want to pay my bills and walk in my shoes for a while.

Don Brown, Sr. · Post by **Don Brown, Sr.** » 26 May 2012 12:14 pm

David, you said:

Sorry you feel so appalled at the way my life is - maybe you might want to pay my bills and walk in my shoes for a while.

No David, that's not it at all. What I do have a problem with is anyone, laying on guilt trips to folks on the forum, for whatever reason.

Maybe because it sorta reminds me of a man named Ron who did much the same. I won't go into that.

I have no intentions of walking in your shoes nor anyone else's. I've walked plenty far in my own.

David, maybe you should click on your own name, and then click on "Read All Posts From David" and see if you then see what I mean. It might help you to better understand.

That's it, I said what was on my mind, just as I did when Ron came online doing what he did.

Sorry if it upset you, but it did me too, after reading up on all of your posts to date, and reading much the same, many times over...

Steven Black · Post by **Steven Black** » 26 May 2012 12:18 pm

Hello David, sorry to hear of your family situation, don't let government agencies get to you, I am struggling with the same issues with a family member, but my love for music will never die, and I will not be intimidated by government agencies, in martial arts we face our troubles head on, hang in there, these things pass, Steve B.

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 26 May 2012 12:42 pm

Don
I myself have had my dealings with Ron . I am not him nor am I trying to lay blame or guilt on anyone.
No you didnt hurt my feelings by your remarks but I think under the circumstances I dont see any point of defending myself for walking away. My family has always and will continue to be first in my life and I will sell or take what ever action possible to take care of her.
Its not an easy thing to do my any means , music has always been my friend , therepy ,etc.

Mr Black
Thanks for the kind words. This government assistance and health care stuff is some big joke. One can only hope that it will get better soon. Rejection after rejection is a hard pill to swallow when you work , pay taxes and do everything according to the rules they set in front of you, but when you need help they find excuse after excuse as to why they cant help pay for medicine, docttor bills and such. But I gaurantee the drug dealer, welfare mom and illegals are welcome..Just my take on it.
My love for music will never go away , but it is just something that I cant justify doing any longer at this point and time.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 27 May 2012 7:38 am

David, I don't know you, and I do feel really bad about your wife's illness. I just think it is a slap in the face to those fellow forum members that donated a lot of equipment and money to you, and now you have it up for sale. I too would like to make a liviing playing music, but it just isn't possible for a lot of us, so I work 2 TWO jobs to support things that I need to take care of. Just saying.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 27 May 2012 8:55 am

..and i don't see the need to make a final decision (perhaps again) to flat out give up music. why not keep it open, you may (undoubtedly) feel like it again.

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 27 May 2012 9:56 am

David, You made a very strong plea for equipment and many forum members very kindly donated equipment and money to help you to be able to continue playing music. To sell the equipment donated to help you is probably not good. Instead just return the equipment to those who donated it. By doing that your forum friends will respect you and continue to be your friends. We will continue to pray for you and your wife and to offer assistance as we have done in the past . Just some friendly advice!

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 27 May 2012 9:59 am

Let me understand: your wife has medical bills so you have to sell off some equipment. How does the government come into this? They aren't giving you enough assistance?

Jesus. sell your equipment, quit your belly aching, and man up to your situation. there are folks A LOT worse off than you.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 27 May 2012 10:30 am

What Mr. Henry said.

Niels Andrews · Post by **Niels Andrews** » 27 May 2012 10:34 am

Reads like a soap opera, a lot of melodrama.

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 27 May 2012 12:19 pm

I don't have any take on this particular instance, but I do know this: if you live in a state with no personal income tax, and a state that offers big tax breaks to large corporations and doodly to a small business owner, you can't expect them to fund much in the way of health care or social help. When my spine started going south I took a look around where I was living, Florida, and there was NOTHING from the state. And I looked at Texas, where I used to live, and again nothing.

Like it or not, the very same states that have social programs for poor people are the same states that have better supplemental health care for everybody else. If you live in a city like Austin or Miami where you can see the homeless people crawling up out of the streambeds in the morning, you can be absolutely certain they're not going to have anything for you either - all the tax breaks go to the big campaign contributors - oil, pharmaceuticals, "tourism" meaning billionaire corporations like Hilton & Hyatt... it's easy to follow the money, before you go accusing the welfare queens of taking your money, do a little research. The divide in this country is between the very rich, and everybody else - including you.

Larry Waisner · Post by **Larry Waisner** » 27 May 2012 12:35 pm

EXACTLY WHAT MR. BROWN, MR. BAKER, AND MR. HENRY SAID!!!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 27 May 2012 1:27 pm

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 27 May 2012 1:53 pm

Ever think maybe getting a "Real Job"???That is besides upholstery & begging.

Ray Anderson · Post by **Ray Anderson** » 27 May 2012 5:29 pm

We will never know who the "true" needy are. Because they never complain about their woes to anyone,they walk with heads up and look forward to a better day; 'cause they know that the sun doesn't shine on the same dogs behind all the time, their day will come.

Frank Montmarquet · Post by **Frank Montmarquet** » 27 May 2012 6:32 pm

Try PCIP :http://www.healthcare.gov/law/features/ ... an/ky.html

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 27 May 2012 7:04 pm

Mr. Mason, a VERY well informed, intelligent, and factual post on your part. Bravo. Mr. Beers, God hope that you are never in this man's position so that someone can pass judgement on you.

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 27 May 2012 7:13 pm

hmmm.

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