Regrettable Choices

[@otisgibbs]

I watched the sunrise over the Cumberland River this morning in East Nashville with my buddy Tim Easton. The vibe and the conversation was so good that I forgot to publish this video. All apologies for being an hour or so late. ❤ Ways to support this channel. www.patreon.com/otisgibbs kzbin.info/door/YX2MTovE0vYjD8touqRH7Qjoin Tip jar for anyone who wants to help support this channel. paypal.me/otisgibbs?locale.x=... www.venmo.com/OtisGibbs Paypal: @otisgibbs Venmo: @OtisGibbs

[@doug.hendricks]

Tim's a cool cat and one heck of a great songwriter, I've enjoyed his music since the Haynes Boys record came out. I feel like I've gotten to know you well watching your videos here the last few years, and I appreciate what you're putting down. BTW thank you for the Adam Carroll recommendation! I've been listening to him constantly the last 4 or 5 days since I watched the video where you recommended Erroll's Song. Man! What A great writer.

[@h.sinclair]

sun rise over the strip mall tear to my eye 🤣🤣🤣 Otis you're a gem, man ❤

[@PickinOntheporch]

Always enjoy the videos and wise words. Enjoying my coffee on the porch. Looking forward to seeing you here in Key West

[@nervousnedmusic]

Otis, your camera work for these video podcasts is cinematic. Every episode is as beautiful to watch as it is to listen to. You are truly gifted in so many ways.

[@g.k.dickenson9259]

Yes, he is. He "brings people together!"

[@lawsonj39]

I worked as a lifeguard for more than 20 years and passed a lot of that time whanging away on an old unamplified Silvertone electric guitar that I originally bought second- or third-hand. The tuning pegs finally wouldn't hold a tune anymore, and it wasn't worth refurbishing, but I can't bring myself to toss such a dear old friend.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Talking about thrift stores; a good buddy calls me up a couple weeks ago and he says: I'm at the Goodwill Hub near your place and I just got something really cool. Can I drop by? 20 minutes later he's showing me an old, beater Tele that he just got there. It has ugly shit-brown paint covering the body, neck, headstock... and it has a neck-plate serial number that starts with the letter L... Everything on it is original. I already knew what the L stood for, (because I have an L series Fender) but we unscrewed the four neck bolts and there on the neck heel, clear as day is the date stamp, ending in 1963... I asked him how much he paid for it, and he says "they charge by weight, 'cause it's 99% clothing in there. It was $8.75..." Eight dollars and seventy five cents. For a '63 Tele. He hasn't decided yet what he's going to do about the ugly brown paint, or the rusty bridge and tuners, etc. It also has that old/original style Tele wiring, which most guys change over now to the kind where you can have both pickups on together if you want. I offered him five grand for it, on the spot, 'cause that was all I had in the house at the time, and he wisely passed. He did promise he'd give me first shot at it when he decides what to do, but I'm pretty sure it'll be out of my league. I won't even tell you how it sounded. Some guys are just too damn lucky...

[@graggjoel]

"To hell with it, I'l just talk to people!" Otis, I wish so many more folks would look at life like that, instead sending angry social posts to each other over networks in the privacy of their homes. We more of just talking to folks and being kind. Your doing God's work sir.

[@whatsnottohike]

The worst choices I've made are the ones I knew were wrong but I chose them anyway. I've come a long way from those days.

[@thomasroth4533]

I love this line from Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park With George: "The choice may have been mistaken, the choosing was not."

[@samhardy2038]

All well said Lessons learned The light in the room and green wall gives off a David Lynch vibe!

[@mannishboy1]

Thanks, Otis. Watching you on the 'Tube helped pull me through after surgery.

[@tubeyas57]

Belt. I like to say that pets we have often are a lot smarter than we give them credit for.

[@michaelsteve5922]

I will gladly pick an argument with a person who say "dumb animals'"

[@johnvititoe6051]

Hey Otis, Great video. I’m real glad you made the choice to do this channel. You make a difference to me. Your easy going manner is a real gift. And, I love it when you ramble.

[@VernonNorris-yq1td]

This video reminds me of the Guy Clark song “Stuff That Works.” Always enjoy your videos Otis.

[@fiddlefolk]

Love your coffee side chats! Been playing a long time and at 55, I have a lot of the same revelations that you have. Oh, I regret the days I fell in love with music but then again it's been my longest friend! I started in the Littlefield,Tx VFW, opened for Waylon when I was 19, played the Wildhorse Saloon regularly in my late 20's, became a firefighter/paramedic for 20 yrs, and now back to playing VFW's and dinner joints! It's been great! I play guitar every Sunday in a cowboy church as well. Music is in my soul and I love gear! Gear that lets you tell the story!

[@mountart2]

Thank you Otis for reminding us to take the time to make good decisions.

[@SlackJones1]

I always enjoy your Saturday morning videos, but this was a particularly good one. Thanks!

[@tbonky]

My daughters gave me a belt over 30 years ago. It’s now relegated to second string, but it’s still a part of me.

[@martywilliams5759]

Loved this one more than most. Choices, I think about this with myself often. Material things I have owned for a long time...too many to list.

[@KeefsCattys]

Wonderful to spend half an hour with you Otis . Thoroughly enjoyed. Best wishes

[@Jack-iy6ic]

Thanks Otis, this is always a lovely way to start the day. I would say my equivalent to your belt is this jacket I found for a couple bucks at the thrift store a few winters back. For me it brings to mind the Guy Clark line "got an old blue shirt and it suits me just fine, I like the way it feels so I wear it all the time" and thats wonderful. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

[@KittyCarlile-490]

Stuff that works by Guy Clark

[@MrAyla]

Fellow ex tree planter and musician. Also presently a letter carrier in Alberta Canada. I still use my tree planter gear sometimes when the weather gets bad, even though I get gear through work. Just like still play my old guitars. I know how they work and why.

[@brucegwynn47]

Keith Richards once told a story about charlie watts always shopped at thrift stores all over the world when they were on tour if time permitted , his favorite item to look for were trousers and he would have them dry cleaned and hemmed and wore them out, im sure Charlie had plenty of money but was a lot like us and wanted to make his dollar go a bit further!

[@Clyde6frame]

Also, Charlie was supposed to be a fashionista of sorts. Kieth would only wear the clothes he borrowed from his girlfriends. Kieth ends up on a fashion magazine. Charlie was not happy.

[@michaeltaylor8719]

I love your age acquired understanding of the dichotomy of knowing when to spend serious money on something of great worth to your skillset and less money on things, also of great worth perhaps, but maybe less important to the overall skillset of your main focus. Or something like that. Much love back at you brother Otis, thanks for sharing your learning lessons with everyone. It's tremendously helpful, more than you'll ever know.

[@KittyCarlile-490]

Oh Babs. I'm glad your daddy talked about you today. Every kitty has a story and deserves to be remembered forever ❤️

[@artemisXsidecross]

Welcome back Kitty, and you will always be remembered like ‘Smooth Sailing’. ☮

[@KittyCarlile-490]

@@artemisXsidecross 😊

[@defh2o]

my Cat Heebie passed over two years ago; I feel friendless since he has been gone. No one else has loved me as unconditionally as he did. I was blessed to have him.

[@KittyCarlile-490]

@@defh2o I'm sorry Heebie has passed. My kitties were the best friends I've ever known

[@mikemulligan1798]

1991, I bought a 1964 Fender Vibro Champ $175…… I was thinking “ am I really going to pay this much?”. I have bought and sold a ton of gear….. it’s the only thing I play through. Best money I have ever spent. Years of enjoyment.

[@billr9125]

So true...be a SAIL not an ANCHOR is what I always told my kids.

[@scottbyler2649]

I’m 53 yrs old now. And have made lots of choices. Some of them I still have to deal with the “consequences “ of those choices. One good choice was convincing my Mennonite mom to buy me a drumset when I was 14. Yesterday “good Friday” I had the good fortune to play 2 worship services at a church where my good friend is the worship leader. I wore a vintage western shirt that I got for 10 $ at a thrift store 25yrs ago, must of had a dozen people compliment the shirt! Also wearing my favorite boots that my dad gave me around 30yrs ago. … choices are more important than we realize. Thanks Otis.

[@rantoolio]

Thanks Otis, you brought back some fine memories of shopping at thrift stores in the early 70's. Between the stores, garage & Church sales in pricey neighborhoods we found some great stuff, clothes mostly. I still have some of the books I purchased back then. What fun to be in your 20's then. All the best to you & yours.

[@josephkerr2976]

I’m a locomotive engineer. My Dad gave me an old school railroad grip when I hired out. I used it for 25 years until the bottom was falling out.

[@michaelsteve5922]

Hello, Otis. I think you are spot on about supporting the Mom and Pop stores. Sometimes a place may not look very inviting on the outside, because the door needs paint or the windows are streaked with a lick and a promise cleaning job, but the people inside are as warm and caring as anyone can be about what they do and how they serve you. As for belts, I totally get it. I have one that is falling apart, and I should trim the buckle end and reattach it. I think I'll get to it one of these days. Much love right back at you (and Amy too).

[@architypeone8646]

Buy once, cry once. I drive a 2000 Toyota 4Runner that we bought new. It is approaching 260K miles and it is my daily driver. I have maintained it very well and it has been a very dependable vehicle that goes anywhere you point it, through just about any road or trail condition. My daughter and I took it from Kentucky to Colorado a couple years ago and climbed up some beautiful mountain trails and camped, (she slept in the 4Runner on a bed I built, I was in a tent), so it is a versatile useful vehicle that does just about everything well. I will continue to maintain it and probably will never buy another vehicle.

[@jethreymonroe4119]

Thanks very much for doing what you do. It's amazing how many similarities we can find between good hearted people and cool cats like yourself. Thanks very much for sharing your stories and experiences. It sure makes us think about or remember the things in life that are truly important. You are as much like a best friend as you can be. Love you and your music and work! Wish you all the best and many more blessed years to brighten people's days!

[@leelossi1257]

Great video Otis. Keep your clothes long enough and you'll eventually be in style! Maybe!!! Hang in their and keep pickin. It's all about being satisfied.

[@dominicschaeffer909]

We had Trading Times, a weekly paper that i would “window shop” religiously. Thanks for the trip back.

[@christopher9152]

Thanks for the blast from the past. I remember poring over TT as a kid/teenager. Hadn't thought of it in years!

[@dougburns1521]

Jerry Jeff Walker said you walk up the wrong road in the wrong direction and it's bound to turn out right

[@travisthornton1792]

If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there - George Harrison

[@words4dyslexicon]

for every mile of road there's two miles of ditch..

[@ocean1233]

Belts are combersom. BUT... helpful for many. Cool buckles too.

[@danstringer7610]

Otis, you are a joy! Thanks for choosing to have this channel and sharing all you great stories and experiences!

[@aidanmaxwell1019]

I “belt” and holler when Otis posts a new video!

[@batman48195]

Besides a belt I have many tools I’ve had for 40+ years.

[@chrispaulick]

Belt I have an old green Army field jacket ( you know like the one Robert De Niro wore in Taxi Driver) that’s 50 years old that I bought from an army navy store for $20 when I was 20 years old. I’ve glue stitched the arms back together. It’s one warm jacket that I’ve worked in over the years. I’m happy to say that it’s just a little more snug but still fits.😀 I have a few pairs of cowboy boots 30-40 years old that I still wear today. I guess they would be considered vintage at this point much like me .

[@GaryStockton]

I stupidly sold my old Fender Super Reverb 4x10 years ago. I have a Vox AC15 now, which is nice, but I still think about that choice I made when I was young and stupid.

[@2ChukBuk]

I made a choice to watch and subscribe to your channel. I'm pretty happy with that choice.

[@InfamousGUNN]

I’ve always said this, the bane and the salvation of my existence was picking up and learning the guitar.(still learning I’m 62 been playing since I was 14.) It’s literally been a double edge sword and all the time I put into it I lost the girlfriends , and the friends 😔 Ive put out six albums in my life. I’m not famous but that’s not the reason I got into it but at first it was when I was young I’m not gonna lie.. But what happened later on I couldn’t turn back it was me its always been me. It always will be me till the day I die and yes I Have regrets. The biggest regret is never settling down. There’s no legacy here when it comes to having a family I’ve been self-centered self driven for years and now I’ve got gray hair, but still working on another album ! I’m not alone in this, I know a number of friends that have to keep creating. It’s an art thank you Otis.❤ stop moving you die. 😎

[@julesotis13]

i LOVE nice damn peple too and choose to try to surround myself with such speaking of RIP today im tyoing 7th of april saint john prine speaknig of nice people with nice followers ..as are you otis.....hard to believe been 4 years...thanks as ever much love to all SJOCR

[@MrFrogman54]

One thing that comes to mind is,,, back in the early 70’s there was a goodwill store on south Madison Ave in Indy and those stores were so different from today, I recall stuff was piled up on tables,,, and yes I bought a shirt,,, had it for years before I cut the buttons off and kept them for another day,,,,

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

Your experiences with buying gear matches with mine. Except looking at what I bought decades ago I now see its value is beyond any I'd imagine in 1977! But, I'm not going to part with my Peavey T-60! Happy gear hunting.

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

All I can say is Thank You Otis.

[@whugenbruch]

Love the belt story. I have a putter I bought as a 16 year old kid cutting grass at a golf course. Spent $1.00 and still use it and still suck, 53 years later, lol. But, would never give it up.

[@gregfrost]

Thanks for sharing Otis I really look forward to the way that you communicate. Put into different circumstances, we are capable of all things

[@jerrybuzzard8147]

Otis..thanks. I found your positive little corner of the internet during the pandemic and I’m grateful. We do seem to pile up the memories of choices made for good or bad in this journey. I don’t think under thinking something is something you do now or maybe ever did. You seem to be a ponderer who always tries to take the high road. It’s why I’m here. I seldom comment on anything,anywhere online. Thanks for this choice you made.

[@charlieroth4207]

'Choices' is one of my favorite George Jones songs. written by Mike Curtis and Bill Yates..good episode amigo

[@fixpedalboards1969]

I’m only at 11:06 however talking about Marshalls I totally get you. I couldn’t stand the 800s either they sounded like fizz to me. They didn’t have the thump that plexi’s and even the 70s JMP‘s had. To your point though even if a head was only $500 bucks back then $500 bucks was no more closer to reach then $5 million. I know we’re close in age because I made $3.35 an hour basically until they raised the minimum wage to $4.10 an hour. Now I’m the boss and I start everyone above minimum wage, I pay 100% of my people and THEIR FAMILIES healthcare and yet I still have a nice house, with nice guitars, and Amps a good car and the pleasure of listening to this awesome podcast on

[@matttubby6989]

You’re a good man Otis. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. You make the world a better place and help me to be a better man. Thank you!

[@johnandkayninmon]

Wisdom. Well said and well done, sir!

[@kevinhuber8723]

Growing up by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and then having neighbors who raced open wheel cars. They were just so cool that I gravitated towards mechanics. Then deciding that not having things by working for cheap made me think about retirement. That was 45 years ago and I plan on retiring in a few months.

[@10sassafras]

I love your attitude and insights Otis. I also enjoy seeing where you are travelling. A bit of day to day that reminds me of visits to the US.

[@davidharder7512]

Thanks, Otis. This needed to be said.

[@mwqs1]

Making good choices sure makes life a lot easier in the long run😂

[@bobsanders8030]

Strip malls need love too.

[@CrazyPablo44]

Always a wise choice to have my Saturday coffee bacon, eggs, and sourdough toast while watching your fine videos. Thank you so much, Otis!

[@Clyde6frame]

Hey Otis, long after the price is forgotten, the quality remains and I had a friend that had a cow collar as a belt. I thought it was a coolest thing

[@rocwould]

I have 1of those exact OD green cloth belts. Its works good. Thanks 4 the vids/stories !

[@Hunt4disc]

Otis thanks for the video's and wisdom. Recently I stopped using my dad's leather wallet for twenty years years. Im 68 yrs old and I want learn how to play the mandolin. Music for me is essential.

[@garytrew2766]

The Belt issue is a lot of what makes people folksingers Otis I still have a lot of quality clothes from way back one is a shirt from .Kmart . Say hello to Aimee and tack care friend. ❤ 😅

[@greg3030]

I bought one of those JCM 800’s for $245 at a pawn shop 33 years ago, still going strong as my main amp.

[@greg3030]

And then you break my heart a little with your kitten story.

[@FronzSchornack]

Thank you so much Otis for sharing this wonderful video. There are so many choices we could of should of and didn't make in our lives but one of the choices I did decide on was playing guitar, "never regretted it" If I could live my life over again I'd still try to play this instrument, something about playing, writing and singing on a guitar is magic, I also enjoy going to thrift stores like you and find that to be a lot of fun. You are so inspirational my friend keep up the good work! Peace!

[@BlindSquirrelRocks-dv9lc]

Belt...I still got the leather belt I made for myself in 1969, and although it doesn't fit well now, it hangs regally on a coat hook be the front door! The choice has been made to keep that weathered item, if not for anything but a reminder of a lifelong sequence of choices that ultimately has led to this final sip of morning coffee. So many choices through the years have seemed like getting to a blind T intersection...on the left is the circus, and on the right is a church. You choose to continue, and there are a lot more corners ahead!

[@catheryndenton1766]

I too still wear old thrifty belts 😊

[@stephennepa9737]

Have a great weekend Otis❤

[@samanthakyrkostas4071]

I had a belt that was made from buffalo bones and leather with a silver buckle and it too was falling apart. I found an artist who worked with good leather reconditioned it and it’s about 30 years old as well. I too wear it everyday. You are the best sharing reality of what’s real. All the best Theo

[@flyemhard]

I use leather belts from thrift stores {long ones} to make instrument straps....

[@T-roy33]

I have a government issued belt from my days in the service. It's a conversation piece now to show how slim I was at one time. ☺️

[@tiddums1151]

Otit, I, too, started out at my first job after moving to Texas, making 3.35 an hour, 42 years ago.

[@jimbarnes8706]

Belt, lol. Great video Otis. They’re always thoughtful, and you’ve exposed me to some great people, including yourself.

[@deancollins2564]

Love this Otis. Mine, I spent 100$ on a pair of Florshiem shoes, from a clearance bin at a shoestore. That's my belt :-) I have worn those shoes every day since 2009. Before that I wore a pair of 3 hole Doc Martin steeltoes I bought at the Salvation army thrift store, rocked those for easy 15 years. Your message of "quality" rings very true to me. I LOVE your channel , man, love it. Keep on keeping on. All Love from the Deancave in Canada, Otis. Thank you.

[@tone1798]

Otis, my 22 year old son turned me on to this channel! I look forward to each and every episode you post! I totally forgot about this type belt but definitely had several of them growing up in the 70’s! I really dig your subject matter and want to THANK YOU! Much appreciated! Respect 🤘🏼🤙🏽🎸

[@Jam-m7m]

Love your videos Otis.

[@paulcoleman3081]

Music, anecdotes and proper philosophy for us ordinary folk. What a great channel you have Otis.

[@fredradical]

Words to live by.

[@davegibbs6592]

So Stoked to find you on youtube, dig your vibe and stories. Come play in Ca., I'll brew ya a cup!

[@ocean1233]

Fantastic Example ‼️💯

[@mroche1088]

Thanks for sharing your open heart, Otis! LoveAllAround

[@tkreitler]

In October of 2009 I made a purchase that has been one of my best values. For the previous year I had been fixing up our house and making lots of trips to the hardware store. I was also doing a fair bit of camping in remote areas. I thought a pickup truck with 4WD would fill all my wants and needs. I found a somewhat beat up 1995 F150 with Ford's legendary straight six engine, manual transmission, manual windows and door locks for $2000. I have used that truck for nearly 15 years now and it has done a tremendous amount of work and taken me so many cool places. It is in semi-retirement now but it has been an incredibly reliable vehicle. About the only thing I've had to replace is the fan BELT.

[@aeoleaburwell7247]

Oh yeah, at this moment I’m wearing the belt with the silver buckle that I bought in 1987, still playing the fiddle I bought new in 1972, that has West Germany label inside, at local music store in Syracuse NY.

[@jaygallamore562]

It’s funny you mentioned your old belt. I just had to replace the old belt I’ve had for years for the same reason - I just wore it out. I’m an old Indy guy and enjoy your references to the many places I’m familiar with and things like the Trader.

[@archstanton9638]

Hey Otis, my folks were working class and I thought that they were so tight that when they winked their kneecaps moved, but they did what they could. My mom bought me a riding mower with S&H Green Stamps. The steering wheel came off in my hands taking it out of the shipping container. You get what you pay for. I still wear a Woolrich safari shirt I bought in the ‘70s. I spent more than I could afford at the time but I still wear it. It’s like Guy Clark says, stuff that works

[@martinriepma5009]

Agree completely that the thrift store experience was amazing when it was looked down on. SO much great stuff was available for cheap. Proving my point (once again) that “the thing that makes something attractive in the beginning is what ruins it in the end”. ™️

[@mattmiskie]

Thanks for the Saturday morning chat Otis. Always some good advice. Getting the gear ready for tonight’s gig and the part about getting the cheap gear really rang true. Also loved the story of the belt. Safe travels ☮️

[@jamespyle9852]

Thanks for sharing your stories. Deep, deep!......leave out the crappie jobs, boy can I relate.

[@frankwebster9110]

A lot of us can relate to the magic bean gear. It took me several fails to figure out that nothing was going to do other than that particular set of sounds I originally fell in love with.

[@GaryStockton]

I’m so excited for you Otis, reaching 100,000 followers very soon. When I see your vids show up on my feed, I set time aside to enjoy them without any distractions.

[@craiganderson6880]

Great having coffee with you this Sunday Otis!

[@christopher9152]

Love this channel. I started watching this due to your music career, but Otis, you have some wisdom to share and I could probably listen to you talk about the paint peeling off the wall. And I see that there are almost 100,000 folks that agree with me.

[@U_ever]

#Belt ! This was just as enjoyable as listening to Kenny Vaughan tell tales about his life on the road. Great stuff !

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Thanks for the video Otis, I do remember the art installation and I’m wearing a new belt as my old one just finally gave up the ghost … cheers

[@johnvititoe6051]

BELT: I’ve got a couple soft sided suitcases I bought at a garage sale years ago. That luggage (same color as your backpack) has been to Cuba, Europe several times, and back and forth across the country many times. I get it.

[@stephentews5990]

I've carried the same Case pocket knife for 50 plus years

[@kristofer603]

Glad Ya DO what Ya DO…Good to have Ya in my life Otis.

[@Fratoni55]

Belts - ‘Stuff that Works’ from Guy Clark ringing in my ears