I have been asked by many of you over the past few months to put up some new YouTube videos. I want to explain briefly why I haven't done so. My current health condition is not good and I find it ever increasingly difficult to play and I really don't want to post any garbage.

If I feel up to putting something with acceptable quality up I will when I am able. I have been trying to write a new tune to dedicate to a special person here, but I can't play for very long so it is taking me a long time.

I apologize for the delay and really appreciate the fact that you enjoy my playing. I am never satisfied with what I do, but you seem to be kinder critics than I am.

We're always hardest on ourselves Bear, it's natural.

That said, when you feel up to it, I always love watching you play.

Now, Bear, you see who rates around here. My recording computer bit the dust a few weeks ago, so I haven't posted any new tunes for a while. However, my mailbox is not running over with requests. Yours is. U da man.

Sorry to hear that Steve, hope you get to feeling better.

Richard, how about posting a link to your version of "Wheels" again? I used to listen to a lot of your tunes on Acid Planet, but that doesn't work nowadays. I need to buy some of your Cd's.

please post a song when you feel up to it! i would love to hear more!take care bear!

Be well, Bear.

Ditto on the harsh self critic angle! Just let the art happen mate. Then let it go. I know that's hard but have courage and faith in our community.

Steve, get yourself well. You know you're on my prayer list. I'm still diggin' the Bakersfield video anyway.

Be well brother.

HA!.......I've had requests to NOT put up any videos of me playing....so you're doing better then me in that department!

Seriously though, we're not hear to judge you. I think a lot of us take comfort in seeing that you're still on this big blue marble. Hope you get to feeling better...........

I'm still marveling over the Bakersfield stuff. Anything that good is worth waiting for!

Sending thoughts, prayers, and positive mojo your way, Brother Bear...

No doubt. Get better, Buddy.

Bear that Bakersfield video was outta sight. You really nailed some salty licks. Just get better. We all love to hear and see you play.

Hi Bear,

Just started on this thread ,,, all the Best to You!!!

Hey Bear,

You look after yourself mate.. I really feel for ya with your health impeding your guitar playing, that's not good!

I am a fan. You are hard on yourself but I hope it's just your sense of humor. I love your playing.

Richard, I'm a fan of yours too!