Aging engineer/drummer retiring soon

[stevefogel]

Hi, all, from the San Francisco peninsula. This May 2023 marks my 50 year anniversary in high tech. Along the way I’ve been a professional drummer and then photographer while always having one foot in the computer business. By the way, carrying a drum set is hard work, and playing in clubs can get old.

I plan to retire in September 2023 and then do photography and videography full time, with some travel sprinkled in.

First outing will be a river cruise in Europe. Can anyone recommend one?

I look forward to chatting with you all!

Steve

 

[Medusa]

 

[Devi]

Welcome you to the forums, Steve. Good to have you here!

Added: and I know what you mean about carrying drums. My husband is a conga drummer.

 

[hollydolly]

 

[Pinky]

Hi Steve .. sounds like a well-rounded life you lead. There are musicians on this forum, as well as at least
one professional photographer. I'm sure you'll find topics of interest here.

 

[Meanderer]

Welcome!

 

[Dustbunny]

@stevefogel - Join in and enjoy!

 

[Alligatorob]

Welcome @stevefogel !

First outing will be a river cruise in Europe. Can anyone recommend one?

Never done one, but long fantasized renting a canal boat, either in Ireland or the UK. Still hoping to make it happen. Something like this:

Jennifer's Travels https://jenniferztravels.com/travel/

Grand Union Narrowboat Holidays https://www.grandunionnarrowboats.co.uk/

 

[Magna-Carta]

Welcome @stevefogel !

Never done one, but long fantasized renting a canal boat, either in Ireland or the UK. Still hoping to make it happen. Something like this:

Jennifer's Travels https://jenniferztravels.com/travel/

Grand Union Narrowboat Holidays https://www.grandunionnarrowboats.co.uk/

I have a friend who lives on one.

 

[Tish]

Hi @stevefogel, it's a pleasure to have you here.

 

[hearlady]

 

[moviequeen1]

Hi Steve, welcome glad you found us,you've certainly have lead an interesting life
As you learn your way around the site, you'll meet great group of people from around the world which makes SF a cool place to hang out
Enjoy your self
Sue in Buffalo,NY

 

[RubyK]

 

[Teacher Terry]

San Francisco has great weather. I am not that far from you in Reno. I am sure you will really enjoy the forum. I have been to Europe 6 times but have never taken a river cruise.

 

[sailormann]

Hi, all, from the San Francisco peninsula. This May 2023 marks my 50 year anniversary in high tech. Along the way I’ve been a professional drummer and then photographer while always having one foot in the computer business. By the way, carrying a drum set is hard work, and playing in clubs can get old.

I plan to retire in September 2023 and then do photography and videography full time, with some travel sprinkled in.

First outing will be a river cruise in Europe. Can anyone recommend one?

I look forward to chatting with you all!

Steve

Hi Steve! Welcome from a fellow drummer in East Tennessee. Like you I retired from playing professionally a few years ago because of the hard work of breaking the kit down and hauling it around, and also the late hours. Now I play at home for my own enjoyment. Keep on keeping on!

 

[Naturally]

Welcome !!!

 

[dilettante]

I guess we can assume "drummer" means musician, and not door to door sales?

 

[dobielvr]

I think he left for his river cruise already...