Thank You! 7 Years of YouTube Retrospective.

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @ThunderFalcon333
    @ThunderFalcon333 13 дней назад +1

    I like your tutorials. I find your really accurate. Rawk on.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @CAP21
    @CAP21 11 дней назад +2

    Here's what I've enjoyed about your channel...
    Breaking down guitar songs no one has done
    Interesting stories i.e. personal band history, sobriety, daughter, etc
    Well done break down of songs
    Breaking down a variety of songs, keeps me coming back to see what is next
    Humble/down to earth
    Sharing your guitar skill/knowledge 😎👍🎸🏆

  • @jmeakin4
    @jmeakin4 13 дней назад +1

    Thanks much for all of it, KDA; but with a special shout-out for my favorite project: 30 Days of Lerxst!

  • @jrenaud22
    @jrenaud22 9 дней назад +1

    I was one of those 15k back when you did the Top 100 solo project. I was new at guitar and soaked up all you your videos. I was in awe and I absolutely loved all of your commentaries about the solos. I love your channel. Congratulations!!!!!

  • @indivisibleman
    @indivisibleman 14 дней назад +8

    Congratulations Kelly. Bravo on your sobriety and your channel.

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  13 дней назад +2

      @@indivisibleman 9 years now 💪

    • @blduff5642
      @blduff5642 12 дней назад

      @@KellyDeanAllenGuitar 14 years for me this May . Dad died and I decided something else was getting me . Keep it up Buddy , you are making great strides . 100 k is right around the corner and by what I am seeing Members from all over the Globe .

  • @onefleetingglimpse
    @onefleetingglimpse 7 дней назад

    Hey, congratulations, Kelly! You’re such an inspiring example of how immersing yourself in something can truly heal the mind! You’ll absolutely hit 100K and beyond, and with the amount of content you’ve published, that plaque should be solid gold! :p Keep up the amazing work 🙂

  • @mererm
    @mererm 9 дней назад +1

    Your resilience and conviction is so admirable. Keep it up Kelly! Blessings

  • @jestyjay1
    @jestyjay1 13 дней назад

    KDA, you clearly have a passion for playing music, this is your craft. You have this natural talent and you choose to share it with us, for this I thank you. Have you considered creating a series of Canadian song tutorials? I’d love to see more Monster Truck, or maybe some Trews? Get your subscribers to vote up some suggestions for future tutorials. I bet that could generate a few more views! Congratulations to you from Canada’s capital 🎸😎🤟🏻

  • @scottblanch274
    @scottblanch274 6 дней назад

    I appreciate your willingness to share your talent and to teach us the secrets behind the songs and music which mean so much to us. Thank you so much!

  • @nbenning25
    @nbenning25 14 дней назад +5

    Congrats Kelly! Enjoy your videos and style … would love to learn some of your classical style as well!

  • @buckbryant8599
    @buckbryant8599 14 дней назад +11

    Hey thanks for your videos and hats off for your sobriety.

  • @rdextraze
    @rdextraze 11 дней назад

    Thank you for all the great videos 🤘🏻🤘🏻keep rocking brother

  • @skyeditor1740
    @skyeditor1740 14 дней назад +11

    Kelly, I personally think that you're probably the coolest guitar teacher on the web, Thanks for all or your hard work. I've grown as a guitarist because of you! Cheers from Atlanta Georgia.

  • @ST-xg3gy
    @ST-xg3gy 13 дней назад

    Appreciate all the incredible work! My playing has improved as a result. Really enjoy your approach and selections!👍

  • @hillers54
    @hillers54 14 дней назад +8

    We should be thanking you Kelly 👏👏👏
    Love the classical acoustic 👍👍👍

  • @pjc825
    @pjc825 13 дней назад +1

    Congrats Kelly, and thanks for all the effort you put into your videos, can't wait till you reach one 100k subscribers 💯😃👍

  • @lrpops
    @lrpops 13 дней назад

    Always love your videos Kelly. Thank you for all you give and the honesty in this video.

  • @gregb.5056
    @gregb.5056 13 дней назад

    I began playing a few years ago at 63 and you've been a great inspiration and teacher from the start. Thanks very much from your biggest fan in BC's Okanagan valley.

  • @causethisisthriller2729
    @causethisisthriller2729 11 дней назад

    I became a big Aerosmith fan in late 2023 and finally got my first guitar last August. I really appreciate your Aerosmith guitar lessons. You can't find your kind of content anywhere else on RUclips. Congratulations!

  • @Bond-dy6cb
    @Bond-dy6cb 14 дней назад +4

    Making RUclips a better place to learn guitar! Keep going! Thank you!

  • @CarrigansGuitarClub
    @CarrigansGuitarClub 14 дней назад +1

    Open & Honest.....mush kudos. I'd love to hear your background story, as you don't get that good without having been in many garage bands back in the 80's

  • @CC-qb9sm
    @CC-qb9sm 14 дней назад +4

    Big congrats on 70 K (soon). Great body of work here KDA. You are appreciated.
    Oh, btw, I guess I was one of the few that liked that voting series that turned out to have a low rate of return. 😂

    • @kerryfromaj9032
      @kerryfromaj9032 14 дней назад +1

      This was one of a handful of channels that has given me so much. 👍🏻

  • @hod8931
    @hod8931 14 дней назад +1

    Congratulations! Yep took a 30 year break and 3 years ago started back in after retirement..

  • @Earthshaker1965
    @Earthshaker1965 13 дней назад

    Congratulations 🎉 and thank you for this awesome channel.

  • @RonaldKing-c1c
    @RonaldKing-c1c 14 дней назад +5

    KDA, Excellent transition!! I learn all of the time from you! You are a great instructor for beginners which just encourages us to keep playing! The only “trouble” to get into is buying more guitars!! Thank you for your gift to us rockers!! 🎸🎶

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  13 дней назад +2

      @RonaldKing-c1c thanks man! Yeah, I've topped out at 13 guitars, however I've got my eye on a Yamaha Revstar standard, haha.

    • @RonaldKing-c1c
      @RonaldKing-c1c 13 дней назад +1

      There are a lot worse things you could buy! And, they don’t give back like a guitar! I nearly died at 19 from alcohol related stupid! I stopped drinking to intoxication at age 21. Have not had enough for a “buzz” since age 25 while in college! I don’t miss it at all! Rock has ALWAYS been my “drug of choice”! I am 62 and started learning at 60. I love it! Get daily weights in, then usually 2 hours on guitar everyday! Great for the brain, coordination, and good for the soul! I try to get newbies to play and teach what I can! Today I am going to play along with a neighbor who is 71 in a band and has played about 50 years! His brother was the drummer in The Black Crowes. We are in a 55+ community with many guitarists! So much fun!! 😉

    • @RonaldKing-c1c
      @RonaldKing-c1c 13 дней назад

      The Yamaha Revstar is shaped like a Rickenbacker. Much less pain to the wallet! I see you don’t just go for the $$$$$ guitars! This way, we can buy more! My 3 electrics, a good acoustic, and electronic drum set total just over $4k. 😉

  • @sonicmilk
    @sonicmilk 14 дней назад +3

    Congrats. What I like about the channel, the passion for the music you teach. You can tell it's authentic and it shows in your work. Also, as a person that's learned how to play Gone Shooting and Rock Bottom from your channel I just want to finish by saying THANK YOU.

  • @youshaveice
    @youshaveice 14 дней назад

    I am a somewhat comfortably retired guy and guitar wannabe (also a fellow Caper). I enjoy your channel probably more than any other that I have found and I look at quite a few. Guitar 365, The Art of Guitar, etc. You have a special skill of providing very interesting context as well as very straightforward and concise instruction. I encourage any viewer and subscriber to share Kelly's content and if you can, throw a few bucks in the hat. I have been a $25 a month patreon supporter for a little over a year and any of your lessons on an overlooked gem is worth that and more.
    Congrats on seven years and here's to more growth, more success and more great guitar instruction.

  • @marksoutherland7225
    @marksoutherland7225 День назад

    Kelly: you are an outstanding talent and top shelf teacher. Thank you for making a difference to me…..

  • @victors2134
    @victors2134 14 дней назад +5

    No! Thank you Kelly, for all your great work. I've learned alot from you my Friend. Keep them coming . ✌️

  • @Roy_Gaber
    @Roy_Gaber 14 дней назад +5

    Congratulations on your sobriety! You have certainly provided us with many hours of great content. Thanks for sharing your story. Thank YOU for what you do.

  • @RocketBoy1969
    @RocketBoy1969 13 дней назад

    Congratulations! I appreciate your hard work and sharing. That's why I subbed to your channel.

  • @Spaceman-jo5mz
    @Spaceman-jo5mz 14 дней назад +5

    Congratulations Kelly Dean!! Glad I found your channel….great instructor. I’ve learned a lot of kick ass jams🎸👍

  • @patrickhartmann1540
    @patrickhartmann1540 13 дней назад +1

    Kelly, I share the sentiment of others that you are among the best and most gifted guitar instructors on RUclips. Unsung in my opinion. Gig in NYC, and I’m there!

  • @kerryfromaj9032
    @kerryfromaj9032 13 дней назад +2

    Thanks Kelly Dean Allen.
    You were there in the beginning when I started learning guitar late at 58.
    My odometer clicks over to 65 next birthday.
    You have been a very, very big part of my guitar endeavours.
    👍🏻

  • @brianmcmahan5505
    @brianmcmahan5505 14 дней назад +4

    Thanks Kelly, I hope you keep this going for as long as possible 🙏
    You're the best 👌 👍

  • @billdowney1487
    @billdowney1487 13 дней назад +2

    Big thanks to you even more ------ i've had fun learning some of these songs. Luv your precision in the riffs. You Rock my friend !! What a great ear also. Most important. Congrats on being sober. Alcohol is a tricky drug. Glad I was a puffer instead of a drinker. My hats off to you Kelly.

  • @rcieszkowski
    @rcieszkowski 13 дней назад +3

    I know that I have personally improved as a player thanks to your tutorials. Thanks Kelly and congrats on your sobriety.

  • @tpbulle
    @tpbulle 12 дней назад

    I enjoy watching you play and explain the songs, look forward to your videos. Wishing You Continued success on RUclips!

  • @W9TSB
    @W9TSB 11 дней назад

    In my younger days I played guitar all the time. I played in several rock bands and did some recordings. When I got married to my wife (going on 33 years) guitar and writing music took the backseat because we started expanding our family pretty quick.
    I had been a smoker since I was 16 years old. I had quit once for several years until COVID hit. The stress of contracts being cancelled got me smoking again. But a couple months ago I have quit again and back to playing guitar a lot. I’m starting to get back what I had back in the days when I played all the time.
    Just thought I’d share my story. Keep up the great videos!

  • @peterbenecz8410
    @peterbenecz8410 14 дней назад +4

    Love your Aerosmith videos. I learned a lot. Thanks!

  • @stevenbrownlie2095
    @stevenbrownlie2095 13 дней назад

    Thank you for all your work Kelly Dean. It’s great that you’ve found your YT niche and are all the healthier for it. Loved the Tarrega by the way. Hope you haven’t totally given up on classical guitar.

  • @SH-fm5eu
    @SH-fm5eu 14 дней назад +2

    Thank you Sir! Let's see, you have taught me Rock the Nation, Love Removal Machine, Gypsy Road, White Punks on Dope, Mama Belle, Mama Kin, Shooting Star, Fire to name a few. Between you, Dad Rock and Howard Hart I have learned songs I have listened to for 55 years or more (I'm 65) and it's a good problem to have keeping them all under my Fingers. People tell me "you play that? Nobody plays that!" because of you Brother! We all benefit from your therapy Kelly.

  • @allengoeddey2719
    @allengoeddey2719 14 дней назад +2

    Thanks for the content. You’re my go to for classic Aerosmith for sure. But I’ve learned some other great stuff from you. Thank you

  • @nicholasschlegel473
    @nicholasschlegel473 13 дней назад

    Thank YOU, Kelly! Love your channel. It was your thirty days of Lerxst that brought me here as I am a huge Lifeson fan. You also inspired me to buy my PRS SE 245 (just before it was discontinued). I love it. It's a great player - punching way above. Keep it up, man. Maybe a video focusing on Dick Wagner (these are rare) from his Ursa Major days or, of course, with the Alice Cooper band. Two bad ass Detroiters :)

  • @ericwilhoit9766
    @ericwilhoit9766 13 дней назад

    You’re a great guy Kelly, and a great guitar tutor! Keep doin what you do brotha & Thank You!!

  • @joelmartin3466
    @joelmartin3466 13 дней назад

    Congratulations Kelly! I’ve been watching your tutorials for a longtime and get excited to see what tracks you publish next on the channel. I like your choices of content and it keeps me coming back for more. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @dougvolinski5824
    @dougvolinski5824 14 дней назад +2

    Thank you Kelly. I’ve learned a bunch. Classical is cool too!

  • @stewy4158
    @stewy4158 14 дней назад +2

    You have the best guitar channel. Thanks for being you. 👍🤘

  • @tool4169
    @tool4169 13 дней назад

    Hey brother, thank you so much for your efforts! Over the years ,I've learned from and enjoyed your videos very much. I'll get right to the point. There are 2 Rick Derringer tunes that I cannot figure out and lessons or tabs do not exist online. Beyond the Universe and Sittin by the pool are killer guitar tunes that I would be forever grateful for a lesson on either one. You literally would be the only teacher of these great songs. Be well friend!

  • @timshibler1304
    @timshibler1304 11 дней назад

    Congrats on your channel and sobriety. I started watching your channel when I found you on reddit due to your 100 greatest solos. It's amazing how much can be accomplished without drinking!

  • @jeffreyhall76
    @jeffreyhall76 14 дней назад +5

    I love your lessons and song selection.

  • @diadora9292
    @diadora9292 14 дней назад +3

    Yay congratulations!!! You have definitely been a part of my guitar journey. Here’s to many more👍

  • @GapReiki
    @GapReiki 14 дней назад +4

    Well done Kelly, here's to 100K

  • @danshea9109
    @danshea9109 13 дней назад +1

    You have the best song choices, and you’re the only instructor that I actually enjoy listening to your intro’s and music history lessons. Keep them coming.

  • @d.nakamura9579
    @d.nakamura9579 13 дней назад

    Congratulations brother, especially on your sobriety journey. I’m 9 years in myself and life is so much better

  • @johnmarshall7316
    @johnmarshall7316 13 дней назад

    Appreciate you Kelly, keep up the good work!!

  • @AndrewYarrington
    @AndrewYarrington 12 дней назад

    I too took a long break from playing , but I’m back playing all the time and your channel is the reason why I’m enjoying it so much thank you Ive learned so much from you

  • @Techo1329
    @Techo1329 13 дней назад +1

    Your tutorial format and delivery is top notch, among the best I've seen. All the best for the next 7 years.

  • @340ACP
    @340ACP 13 дней назад

    Great job Kelly, I really enjoy your videos and you are an amazing guitar player. And as a side note, as a fellow Canadian expat who lives abroad, I get a kick out your Canadian accent! Keep up the great work and stay healthy. Cheers, from Shanghai China

  • @shakeyblues5128
    @shakeyblues5128 14 дней назад +2

    Thank you for being here for us brother. Best group of followers here too, no negativity. ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  13 дней назад +3

      @shakeyblues5128 Cool huh? Very very little trolling which is damned nice.

  • @sixxtus1825
    @sixxtus1825 11 дней назад

    Thanks to you, for all those amazing tutorials !

  • @anthonyangelis1094
    @anthonyangelis1094 14 дней назад +2

    ⭐️⭐️thank you⭐️⭐️
    ✨KD✨
    💜🎸💜
    For your passion and dedication and world class teaching skills, and fantastic guitar playing skills. ⚡️You are phenomenal.
    And very appreciated 💫
    🌎☀️🌕⭐️
    ps the classical guitar clip- wow. 👍👍I had no idea!

  • @BeginnerGuitarJunkies-g7o
    @BeginnerGuitarJunkies-g7o 14 дней назад +3

    I have used quite a few of your tutorial videos to learn some of those deep tracks. Love your videos and approach. Been a subscriber almost as long as I've been playing and since I'm a newb, that's not quite 2 years. Started my own channel to document my journey, help others who are at my level and share information, tips, etc. Thanks for helping me along the way and you have definitely evolved from your early days with your channel! Great work and dedication.

  • @STVG71
    @STVG71 13 дней назад

    Thanks for spending the time you do on keeping the channel going! Not many people realize how much time it takes to record, edit and upload videos. Congrats on the longevity of the channel and sobriety! That classical bit was the cat's pajamas! I need to get a classical guitar just to play those pieces slowly as they can be so relaxing to play.

  • @timothyruiz4317
    @timothyruiz4317 12 дней назад

    Thank you Kelly, a lot of the songs I couldn't figure out cuz didn't of the different tunings, especially on No More No More. Got it now

  • @playit00
    @playit00 14 дней назад +4

    Thanks for all of your clear and concise lessons! You are an inspiration to me and have helped me immensely with my battle from depression. Bless you man!!

  • @ooohaaah1able
    @ooohaaah1able 14 дней назад +3

    Thank you Kelly….I’ve learned so much from you.

  • @chaindriven9817
    @chaindriven9817 13 дней назад

    Thanks for all your hard effort and time you put into this Kelly

  • @dwaynejessome1728
    @dwaynejessome1728 13 дней назад +1

    Thanks for all your time and efforts KDA! I still feel you're one of the best instructors out there with some the best song choices

  • @JEDiTV
    @JEDiTV 14 дней назад +2

    I’ve learned quite a bit from you and I appreciate your efforts here on RUclips (it ain’t easy to make a go of it).

  • @patricktrites3381
    @patricktrites3381 13 дней назад

    Thanks for all your hard work Kelly, i

  • @deansimms1730
    @deansimms1730 12 дней назад

    My first tutorial with you brother was. Say What You Will-Fastway loved it! And still do.

  • @JamMan6string
    @JamMan6string 14 дней назад +3

    At one point I also thought decorating a space with empty bottles was avant-garde.
    Your collection of guitars looks a hell of a lot better!

  • @chadh9658
    @chadh9658 13 дней назад

    You Got Me playing Guitar again Man, Cheers! And Congrats!

  • @billwarkentin3630
    @billwarkentin3630 13 дней назад

    Thank-you for everything, Kelly! I used to love the Top 10 riffs of a specific year that you used to do, but understand it's not worth doing if they don't do well. Looking forward to your next tutorial! Rock-on!

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  13 дней назад

      @billwarkentin3630 Thanks Bill! Yeah, I loved making those videos. Then every single time be disappointed with the lack of views. "The next one will be popular! " and off I go to make another one. Just never happened with those vids.

  • @garettn8631
    @garettn8631 13 дней назад

    Congrats on sobriety and your success, from a fellow NSer! I would love to see your take on some Van Halen "deep cuts." You've got a great presence and are an excellent teacher. Cheers!

  • @thomasstone3261
    @thomasstone3261 14 дней назад +2

    Thanks, Kelly. I always enjoy learning from you.

  • @OldheadBoomer
    @OldheadBoomer 13 дней назад +1

    Watched you from the beginning, Kelly. Enjoy chatting with you on reddit as well. Congrats! You'll have 100k subscribers in no time.

  • @johnallison2146
    @johnallison2146 14 дней назад +3

    Thank you Kelly, if I’m looking for something to learn your my first port of call and often just scroll through your lists for something that inspires me. I know if I find something on your channel it will be brilliantly taught. And pitched just at my level. Thanks again and roll on 100,000 subs. 👏👏

  • @joesena3225
    @joesena3225 14 дней назад +2

    Thank you for sharing the wisdom.

  • @pedasijeff
    @pedasijeff 14 дней назад +2

    Thank You Kelly, you have brought lessons not available and with a fresh perspective.

  • @MarkTurner-vs7uc
    @MarkTurner-vs7uc 13 дней назад +3

    Love that old aerosmith stuff.

  • @BEWalton
    @BEWalton 14 дней назад +2

    Hands down the best instructor on RUclips! After a very, very long hiatus, you're helping me get back in the groove! That being said, please don't discount the "over played songs" altogether! Hearing and seeing your take on them is very valuable and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that thinks so! Regardless, thank you very much for all that you do, and congratulations on your sobriety. Alcohol's loss is our (and your family's) gain!

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  13 дней назад +1

      @BEWalton Thank you! Yeah, I'm rather reluctant to do the super popular stuff, but when I do, the videos do quite well. Kind of handicapping myself a bit there I think.

  • @crantana
    @crantana 13 дней назад +2

    Congrats to you sir. You deserve every bit of success and more.

  • @maxwellbowden9961
    @maxwellbowden9961 13 дней назад

    Respect all round there . Well said😊

  • @jmcb8440
    @jmcb8440 14 дней назад +3

    Cheers to you, I really appreciate your taste in music.

  • @sauletto1
    @sauletto1 13 дней назад

    GREAT Channel . Congrats on 70k !

  • @pmbiff
    @pmbiff 14 дней назад +2

    Only recently discovered your channel whilst searching for the Cult (your "Electric" album riffs) and hung around ever since... more recently, just dabbled with 'head on' thanks to your channel 👍

  • @zane.walker
    @zane.walker 12 дней назад

    I don't comment as much as I should because you are definitely one of the best on youtube. Not only are you technically great, i.e., guitar god, but you communicate well, especially in your tutorials, and are always entertaining and sometimes surprising (like your classical guitar playing - I guess I joined your channel after those early years - yes, I was impressed). So thanks again for all the content (1,400 you said, right?) and I hope you hit that 100k goal much sooner than later as you deserve it!

  • @High9ine
    @High9ine 14 дней назад +3

    Thank you! Imo you're absolutely one of the top guitar teachers on RUclips, I've been watching your channel for about 2 years now and you've taught me a lot in that time, by the way that best riffs from every year series was awesome, i can't believe it didn't catch on, I thought it was an amazing series, please keep up the great work, Its much so appreciated!!!

  • @darrellkelly7614
    @darrellkelly7614 13 дней назад

    Lou Reed hooked me.
    And I'm digging you since

  • @mathewbrown9371
    @mathewbrown9371 7 дней назад

    Congrats on seven years! I love your channel and I think the focus on deep cuts has worked well 👍 I have to say though, the thought of a musician as skilled as you are not playing for decades is disturbing! Glad you're playing better than ever these days

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  7 дней назад +1

      @mathewbrown9371 thanks man! Just happy to be playing again and be still passionate about it.

  • @ВладимирФедоряев
    @ВладимирФедоряев 3 дня назад

    Спасибо Келли за Ваш труд, оставайся всегда таким крутым разборщиком гитарных партий! 🎉

  • @taossmith85
    @taossmith85 13 дней назад

    Congratulations! Been enjoying your content since you started the top 100 solos

  • @Chrisorocks
    @Chrisorocks 9 дней назад

    Love your channel, thanks for all you do

  • @overcome8628
    @overcome8628 13 дней назад

    I also had a struggle with alcohol and quit for many reasons. My guitar has been one of my best friends and have been sober for 8 yrs.

  • @joachimlachmann3487
    @joachimlachmann3487 14 дней назад +2

    Well earned. I wish you 100t subscribers. 😊

  • @chesterproudfoot9864
    @chesterproudfoot9864 14 дней назад +2

    Always love what you post, I hope it keeps working for you.

  • @chiparooo
    @chiparooo 13 дней назад +1

    It's interesting where our paths lead to. Congrats on 7 years on YT and your ongoing sobriety! You definitely found your niche. I really enjoy your content, style and energy. Classic rock is my jam. Thanks for sharing Kelly!

  • @GaryBook
    @GaryBook 13 дней назад

    I am so glad you put the bottle away and picked up the guitar. You have a great channel. The older I get, the less I drink, but I was only a social drinker. I never drank at home or solo. Congratulations on your strength in making the lifestyle change.

    • @KellyDeanAllenGuitar
      @KellyDeanAllenGuitar  13 дней назад

      @@GaryBook thanks man. Yeah, I drank to excess 5 or 6 days off the week. Not good. I was a pretty chill drunk, but I constantly had a beer in my hand.

    • @GaryBook
      @GaryBook 13 дней назад

      @ Congratulations on beating the beast. I rarely drank. I maybe drank 5 or 6 times a year, if that much. But I have friends who battle it and have a family history of drinking so I understand how significant your accomplishment is. Terrific accomplishment.