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I’m One Of A Kind

Gary — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:25:49 +0000

I have always said “if you meet another Trobee were related”. Although I have been introduced to some Trobee’s in Florida that my Aunt, who has done much research tells me are not related.

Now a website howmanyofme.com will tell you if your unique. According to the U.S. census.

Although Gary is the 41st most popular name in the U.S. with 1.009.545 people sharing my first name there are only 115 Trobee’s. The end result is I am the only Gary Trobee in America. Pretty cool I think.

Check it out.

HowManyOfMe.com

There are

or fewer people with my name in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

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New Song

Gary — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:50:50 +0000

As you know earlier this year I set some goals. One was to write 30 songs this year.

Not doing to well so far but there’s still lots of time to make it happen. I have 3 I could call finished but had the urge to record yesterday so thought I would post one so you would know I’m not just making up numbers.

I know I’m not supposed to apologize for it before you even hear it so here is my apology. I’m going for quantity not quality. I’m also trying things I don’t normally do. Some of the lyrics are cliche’ I know that and there is a flat 7 chord in the bridge. It’s the old hymn I told you about reworked. So it sounds a bit old country.

There you go you can give a listen in several places. I have widgets all over the place.

If your reading this in Facebook you can go to my profile and click on “my band” you’ll see it on top of the list there.

If your reading the blog fed into anywhere else you can go to the widget on my profile main page.

If you happen to be on the blog itself there is a widget on the right side toward the bottom.

You can also find it here and here.

I don’t plan to leave it up long since it’s pretty raw and I will use that space the next time I want to share.

would love your feedback. Please be gentle :-}

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The First Day

Gary — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:03:46 +0000

Today I begin working toward the goals for 2010.

I have found a place to set up recording equipment and have a plan for writing the book and for getting in shape to ride the copper triangle.

Haven’t found a countdown widget so I’ll just keep track and post progress. Thanks for keeping me accountable.

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Wordle

Gary — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:28:45 +0000

make your own at wordle.net

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Looking Forward

Gary — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:49:17 +0000

2009 was a year of sowing and growth. I look for 2010 to be a year of continued sowing and growth however I am also expecting some harvest.

“A Broken House” a small book about my heart for the church is finished and on it’s way to the editor. Last night I laid out a plan to write the next one. It will be called “The Language of Heaven”. This morning I woke up singing a chorus for the first time in a very long time.

As I was on my way to mens prayer this morning I made a decision to set a songwriting goal. Later in the day it occurred to me to set a goal to finish the book as well. Then my friend Tom called and reminded me about a ride we had talked about late last year. So here are the 2010 goals.

Have “The Language of Heaven” written by July 1st
Write 35 songs by Christmas break, (Tom thinks this is too many)
Ride the Copper Triangle on August 7th, 2010

The ride supports the Davis Phinney Foundation for parkinson’s If you would like to make a contribution you can contact me here.

So there you have it. I’ll look for a countdown widget for the blog and you can keep me accountable. I appreciate all of you reading and your encouragement.

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When I grow up I want to play like Phil.

Gary — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:40:09 +0000

and have an Olson guitar:

This is excellence personified. Look how much fun he is having.

Speechless.

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Proud to be a Husker fan

Gary — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:33:31 +0000

As most of you know I’m an unapologetic Husker fan. I’m not a rabid foaming at the mouth fan who thinks my team is #1 all the time. I’m a realist but I always love my Huskers. Win or lose doesn’t matter.

A couple weeks ago we went into Blacksburg and lost a one point game in a heartbreaker. We outplayed them and should have won however the inability to put the ball in the endzone and a phenomenal mental breakdown that had us 1st and goal inside the ten yard line and ended with us punting on 4th and 42, I know wow, made us our own worst enemy.

Sorry a little detour now back to why I’m proud.

The following week there were letters to the editor in Blacksburg newspapers from Husker fans thanking Hokie fans for the way they were welcomed and treated. Then I found out because they were treated so well in Lincoln two years ago they wanted to return the favor. Not that they aren’t great people anyway. It was nice to know the kindness was a return of the kindness they received.

Then this. A blog post from Jay Walker. A sports writer from Louisiana writing for ESPN. I won’t repost the entire thing here just a couple of key quotes:

Been to Manhattan, Lubbock, Austin, Stillwater and College Station. College Station was probably the best. Folks say “Howdy” when they see you. And they say “welcome.”

Haven’t been to the Horseshoe, the Big House or Happy Valley. Nor have I seen Touchdown Jesus.

But I’ve been to College Football Nirvana.

It’s located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

And finally:

If the two teams should play again in the future, plan ahead Cajun Fans. Make the long drive or the relatively short flight. Come in Friday…leave Sunday. And, you will learn what REAL college football atmosphere is about.

Because, trust me…..there is no place like Nebraska.

So I’m always a proud Husker fan but today even more so. Thanks Husker fans for being the best in College Football.

Click through and read the whole thing, you’ll be proud too.

The SEC THINKS it has great atmoshphere……. by Jay Walker “from the birds nest” at ESPN1420 blogs

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