I don’t think there have been many periods in the last 7 or 8 years in which I have been this uninvolved in Chiff & Fipple. I’m way overdue on an issue of the newsletter and, of course, even with all of the negative stirrings on the board, I have not been able to pull together the time to participate. I played the whistle for about five minutes this morning and it occurred to me I haven’t played in 2 or 3 weeks before that.
My practice is busy (and it is good to have work), my public-speaking calendar is crowded, and I have many family matters that are attracting almost all of my “spare time.” My mother-in-law’s illness occupies some time. My middle daughter is in college-selection mode. And, my involvement in poetry has become a preferred way to spend much of my time.
All this by way of apology and to express my hopes to become more active in all of this again when the dust settles a bit.
In the meantime, peace be with us all.
Dale
[ This Message was edited by: DaleWisely on 2003-02-12 09:36 ]
Yes our lives do get busy and there aren’t enough hours in a day to do it all, as much as we may wish.
I have somewhat gone back to painting, as my whistles and flute sit idle, but I find a connection with the paint as if they are different notes, as I think that you find with words.
The Muses have many ways of being expressed.
But we know on this board that the DALEFORCE is always present, Sometimes strongly, times distant, but always there.
On 2003-02-12 10:04, Roger O’Keeffe wrote:
Just be careful that Euterpe doesn’t get jealous if she hears that you’ve been hanging around with that Polyhymnia tramp.
(OK, I admit it, I had to look them up)
For those that are slightly puzzled:
The nine Muses:
Calliope - poetry
Clio - History (And boy, does history need a muse…ment)
Erato - Love poetry and mimicry
Euterpe - Music
Melpomene - Tragedy
Polyhymnia - Sacred Poetry
Terpsichore - Dancing
Thalia - Comedy
Urania - Astronomy
Dale, you and all your efforts are appreciated, whether large or small! Yours too Rich!! You guys have invested a huge chunk of your time here, with often very little reward.
You both have made this board a great place to be from the beginner to the most advanced player. And from one who is stuck somewhere near the bottom end of the middle - THANKS!!
Cheryl
edited cuz I can’t speel yet
[ This Message was edited by: one-tin-soldier on 2003-02-12 17:09 ]
Once again, our benevolent leader reminds us that we must always be ready for his return, just like a mighty O’Riordan blowing Freudian Santa. Not unlike the time that I was in the desert in North Nevada, near GRXXCVX and observed the crysta////SIGNAL INTERRUPT////TRACER INITIATED PROGRAM=DWISELY1////
I know what you mean. I have been playing the violin for hours each day and only seem to pick up the whistle when I’m, well, you know where some people practice. So welcome back! To tell you the truth, I’ve also been away from the board, so I never noticed your absence. Sorry.
John Palmer
(Who still doesn’t have a decent low D)
Speaking for myself, but also I suspect for at least some others, I’m only on this board because I found your site. It’s not only one of the most informative music sites around, it’s far and away the most entertaining, the funniest and the most compassionate.
I entered this community thinking: if the others were drawn to this place by the same qualities that attracted me, these are the people I want to get to know. I think they were, and they are.
You don’t have to post daily, weekly or even monthly for this place to be filled with your spirit. We don’t always get it right but, when we do, there’s still no better place to be.
I hope everything calms down for you as soon as it can