Hi, I’m Angeline Macintosh from Toronto. My husband bought me a whistle because I admired some whistle music, and I’m a very, very beginner. I hope to learn a lot here!
I talked to some people in the chat room last night, and it was very weird!
Best,
Angeline
Welcome, Angeline. Hey! I was one of the people in the chat! Whadda ya mean “weird”!?
Cheers, 
Bill Whedon
On 2002-11-07 21:04, AngelineM wrote:
I talked to some people in the chat room last night, and it was very weird!
Best,
Angeline
We are very weird here Angeline but you’ll get used to us. Welcome aboard.
On 2002-11-07 21:07, serpent wrote:
Welcome, Angeline. Hey! I was one of the people in the chat! Whadda ya mean “weird”!?
Cheers, >
Bill Whedon
You’ve been talking to Serpent already Angeline? No wonder. That’s an experience you should work up to gradually.
Hey! Tie yer kangaroo down, sport! What’s that s’pos’ta mean? I’m perfectly reasonable and nice! Nice, I tell you! NICE!!
(next thing, he’ll be callin’ me a Kiwi!)
Bill Whedon
This is great! We’re having a real flood of newbies lately! Welcome to the board! Enjoy yourself, learn much and have fun!
Snuh
On 2002-11-08 00:49, serpent wrote:
Hey! Tie yer kangaroo down, sport! What’s that s’pos’ta mean? I’m perfectly reasonable and nice! Nice, I tell you! NICE!!(next thing, he’ll be callin’ me a Kiwi!)
Bill Whedon
Of course you are Bill. Besides, I said we’re all weird, more or less; I didn’t say you were any weirder than anybody else, but I’d be glad to say that if you want me to. I just suggested, very subtly, that your serpentine weirdness might take some working up to. Serpentine things usually do.
Hi Angeline - I was one of the folks in the chat room when you came in the first time and I have to admit it was especially bizaare that night. Just part of the fun! Actually we do have some discussions about whistles/flutes on occasion - tunes we’re working on, fingering of notes, etc. It’s fun just to talk to others who share an interest (okay, an obsession). Mostly it’s off-topic (which is even more fun). Some of us know each other personally from meeting and playing music together - and some you definitely wouldn’t want to meet in a back alley (bring a mongoose if you’re worried about snakes). Look forward to chattin’ with you again when there are fewer people there and you can get a word in edgewise. 
Susan
On 2002-11-07 21:09, Wombat wrote:
On 2002-11-07 21:07, serpent wrote:
Welcome, Angeline. Hey! I was one of the people in the chat! Whadda ya mean “weird”!?
Cheers, >
Bill WhedonYou’ve been talking to Serpent already Angeline? No wonder. That’s an experience you should work up to gradually.
Maybe there’s some sort of “inoculation” we could make regarding Serpent? Maybe a zip of his more flamboyant posts, put in a “must read” section? That way people start developing antibodies before they actually are exposed…
Aodhan
P.S. Welcome to the wild rumpus, angeline!
Aodhan is the first person who ever called me “flamboyant”, even by reflection. I am soooo flattered! blush!
Cheers,
Bill Whedon
On 2002-11-08 09:47, susnfx wrote:
Hi Angeline - I was one of the folks in the chat room when you came in the first time and I have to admit it was especially bizaare that night… Actually we do have some discussions about whistles/flutes on occasion…
Susan -
Really? I’ve only been there a half dozen times or so. The whistle discussions must’ve been on the many nights I wasn’t there. ‘Bizarre’ may at times have been too mundane a description.
Chatters wanted. Qualities helpful in the position: friendly, nice, outgoing, humorous and/or sarcastic. Fast typing is helpful (if you want to keep up) but not required (although errors will be pointed out to you - see “sarcastic” above). A twisted sense of humor is a plus. Must be able to leap topics in a single bound and enjoy being poked in the eye with a sharp stick on occasion. Bonuses will be available for those able to keep a whistle or flute topic going for any extended period of time. Lurkers and quieter types are also invited to apply and may be asked to participate in discussions. Apply in person at the Chiff & Fipple Chatroom.
Welcome to the loonie bin. I’m a bit of a newbie whistle player myself and I will say this is a great website filled with very knowledgeable, helpful and fun peeps. Please pull up a chair and settle in.
Hi, everyone! Thanks so much for welcoming me to the board! I’ve been learning ever since the first time.
Mr. Serpent, I know that you were about the only one actually trying to talk about whistles on the chat. Everyone else had every other sort of conversation going. It was fun, if a bit confusing. I don’t know why everyone gives me sort of cautioning advice about you, unless it’s just in fun. You seem pretty nice, for a snake!
Anyhow, thank you all for welcoming me! I’ll probably mostly just lurk until I get more knowledge. Lots of good topics for me, and I’m reading the history, as well.
Well, it’s midnight. Time to go to work.
See you all!
Angeline
Welcome to Chiff and Fipple, Angeline!
Waiting for the Mothership…
[ This Message was edited by: Anna Martinez on 2002-11-09 12:34 ]
On 2002-11-07 21:04, AngelineM wrote:
I talked to some people in the chat room last night, and it was very weird!
Weird? Who was being weird? I could never be weird. What an absurd idea!
On 2002-11-08 23:58, AngelineM wrote:
Mr. Serpent…You seem pretty nice, for a snake! …
“Mr.” in the same breath as Serpent???
“pretty nice”???
What’s next - a Generation Low D?
Sorry, but I can’t help but suspect that our newest member is either 1)seriously brainwashed; or 2) Bill’s niece.
Hi Angeline,
don’t forget to check out the various links to other whistle sites. Depending on what sort of music you like to play, there’s dozens of good sites for advice & music.
I’m staggered that nobody yet asked you what kind of whistle you have. Please tell, and then everyone can advise you on other types you should try!
Q: How many whistles is too many?
A1: More than you have mouths?
A2: More than you have sea-monkeys?
A3: Too many whistles? I don’t understand the concept, please re-phrase.
A4: /###X Crystal People have hardwired my brane ==&% cannot respond @@#&
A5: More than Loren & JessieK had betweeen them at their peak of ownership.