Rusty Lindsey

He's a live wire!!!

2010-03-16T19:54:00.000-07:00

So Oli and I usually never miss our Sunday morning coffee walk downtown. We haven't been since his accident, but thanks to Chelsea's stroller we were able to not only get coffee at the French Press but draw the attention of hundreds of Oli-fans. Although he is starting to walk again, he does not yet have the legs for miles of walking we usually do on Sundays (Sorry Oli, the stroller is only temporary though. You'll be walkin soon).

Yeehaw

2010-03-13T09:02:00.000-08:00

Shown here is Oliver and I fighting over a bone. Speaking of which, Oliver has started walking again, kind of. It looks like a drunk-bambi-on-ice walk but it's a start. He is going to rehab 3 times a week for laser therapy, electroconvulsive treatment and underwater treadmill walking. Here he is flirting it up with the nice rehab doctors (good boy Oli!).

Pretty soon, he'll be a walkin and runnin fool. God job buddy.

By the way, I'll be playing a show here in Santa Barbara on March 20 @ Live Culture Lounge. Come check it out!

Winter Wonderland

2010-03-08T20:35:00.000-08:00

Well, I had quite a long day at SLC airport yesterday, but my trip to Park City was great. We had 4 days of good skiin, good music and good friends, and I'm looking forward to going back soon.

Check out beautiful Powder Mountain. We had a nice powder day. (I took this pic right before tumbling down the rest of the mountain)

OLIVER UPDATE: He is still on his way to walking. He is now able to stand up on his own, and he starts water therapy on Wednesday. The word is that after a couple water therapy sessions, he'll start trying to walk on his back legs. Good luck little dude.

Oli Update and More

2010-03-01T20:02:00.000-08:00

Oliver has his first post surgical follow up appointment on Wednesday and we're anxious to hear the Vet's opinion of his progress. He can almost stand up on his own now, and he really has a lot of energy. Oli is starting to get ahead of himself (he tried to jump off the couch today), so I think he's getting a little antsy in his cage. Otherwise, all is well and he continues to make great progress.

I forgot that I started this blog to talk about my music, so here it is. I'm headed to Park City this weekend to meet up with Bryon Friedman for some skiin and to play a show or two. Woohoo!!!

Oliver Day 6

2010-02-25T18:32:00.000-08:00

We've had another exciting day of doggy rehab. During 'sit to stand' exercises this morning, Oliver pushed off on his back legs. I think he was attempting to run for a toy. I feel bad laughing, but it looks really funny. I only laugh because I know he's getting better. Everyday he has more and more coordination and balance. Its been a week since his surgery, and he already has all of his pizzazz back. Heal from surgery?....check. Get back to runnin?....we're on our way.

Doggy rehab day 5

2010-02-24T19:03:00.000-08:00

Big big news!!! While doing today's first round of 'passive range of motion' exercises, Oli flexed his back toes AND kicked his back legs. NICE!!! He is balancing on his own more and more everyday, and we are all super stoked. Fearing that he is starting to develop a self-destructive opiate addiction, we are weaning him off the pain killers. Sorry Oli. All of his sedatives and pain killers are served with pieces of hot dogs, and he probably thinks all hot dogs deliver a feeling of joy and euphoria (that would be pretty rad).

Here he is on a downstairs excursion.

Enjoying some dog food with human food (chicken and rice).

While hangin out in his downstairs recovery suite, his roommate Noodle comes over for a visit.

Oliver is enjoying some couch time and Olympics right now. We still have some doggy rehab to do this evening. We are very, very hopeful. Oliver is making great progress!!

Recovery Day 4

2010-02-23T20:45:00.000-08:00

Oli had a big day today. During 'Passive Range of Motion' exercises this morning, Oliver curled his toes on both back legs!! He is building muscle tone on his back legs and is starting to balance a little on his own. He has found his bark and has his old attitude back.

Check him out doin his 'Sit to Stand' exercises.

Today was a big day and we're looking forward to an even bigger day tomorrow. Good job Oli!

Oliver Recovery Day 3

2010-02-22T19:43:00.000-08:00

Oli has had quite the day. Some foxy ladies came over for a visit and that really got his tail wagging. Here he is showing off his scar to the foxy ladies (very nice Oli). I wish I knew his secret.

Here he is enjoying the sunshine after an intense double session of 'Passive Range of Motion' and 'Sit to Stand' physiotherapy exercises. I think the sedative a la hot dog has kicked in.

After a recovery suite re-location back up to Alison's house, Oli began trying to push himself off of his back legs! Yayyyy!! He is looking and seems to be feeling much better today than he did yesterday. We are really hoping for him to make some progress within the next couple days.

He's pretty beat right now, but we have one more round of 'Sit to Stand' exercises to do tonight. He has shown some grit today and we're gonna keep doing everything we can do to make sure he walks again.

Oliver Update

2010-02-21T17:25:00.000-08:00

Oliver is on post surgery day 2, and he's doing as well as can be expected right now. He still can't use his back legs, but we expect he won't be able to for a while. Hes a feisty little dude and we know he'll make a full recovery. He's not eating much right now; however, he is enjoying the occasional sedative/pain killer a la hot dog.

Here he is with Alison working on some 'Passive Range of Motion' physical therapy.

...and here is his recovery chateau for the next month or so. He has had a number of visitors (notice the 'get well soon' cards from Anoushka and Lisa.)

Hang in there little dude!!!

Santa Cruzin' Part 2

2010-02-20T11:30:00.000-08:00

While in Santa Cruz, we scoped out this cool ranch over the hills of Santa Cruz. This place is so cherry. Check out old trucks that 'decorated' the grounds. (photos by Ari Vox)

(probably made in a time when Ford was celebrating happier times)

(likewise for GMC)

...and have a look at that porch design. INCREDIBLE.

I'm kickin it in Santa Cruz again today and headed to San Jose tonight for another show. I'm lookin forward to gettin back to Santa Barbara to check on Oli. GOOD NEWS... Oliver is supporting himself on his back legs (for a few seconds at a time only, but the little guy just had spine surgery). Hang in there little dude!

Santa Cruzin' Part 1

2010-02-20T10:59:00.000-08:00

Hey y'all. We're up in Santa Cruz enjoyin some rainy weather and great hospitality. I played a fun show Thursday night and groovy little spot called The Verve Lounge. A local artist, Aprylle Gilbert, was nice enough to open the show. Check her out @ www.aprylle.com . Big thanks to Debbie and Stoney at The Verve Lounge, and I can't wait to come back.

A toast for Oliver...

2010-02-20T10:52:00.001-08:00

I hate to start off with bad news, but my little buddy, Oliver (shown here sporting a stylishly festive teal blue cotton/poly blend mid-riff hooded sweatshirt) recently sustained a back injury and lost the use of his back legs. We rushed him into emergency surgery and it looks like he may get mobility back. We have a long road to recovery, but we're gonna do everything we can to make sure he can walk/run again. Either way, he'll always be a rad little dude. Get well soon buddy.