I keep trying out whistles, and I always return to the same one. I tend to be like that. When I play other whistles, I just wish I was playing my favorite one. I did this with guitars, too, until I was down to just the one. I really wanted to like the whistle that arrived today. Sigh.
Deb
Whistles are like jelly beans and ice cream. They all taste good but there is one flavor that each individual likes better. 
Well said. I’m not saying the ones that don’t “trip my trigger” are not good whistles. I’m glad we have so many to choose from. And it’s much cheaper to try different whistles than guitars. I think the Walkabout will stay because it will fit easily into my bike under-seat bag. It is a nice whistle. I just love the delrin Sweet whistle the best.
Deb
why would you acquire other whistles if you are totally satisfied with what you already have unless you are getting whistles in other keys?
Can’t speak for anyone else, but I always enjoyed collecting them. I thought it was fun and interesting.
to like many flowers is fine
but to grow many
and despair the field?
Like the many flowers in the field, you may assume their nectar will be sweet but you don’t know for sure unless you taste each one.
Smell the flowers. Keep the whistle makers making whistles too.
Feadoggie
I tried blowing into either end of a flower …nothing. Stick to whistles.
der ya go…tink o’da economy!
I agree. Just stop. You’ll be happier. I stopped long ago.
My vintage Copeland brass D is my session whistle, my narrow bore Burke brass D my recording whistle. Have a O’Brein whistle in the seat back pocket of my car for practicing at stop lights, and a composite Burke narrow bore D at my desk for practicing tunes during work. Oh, and there’s a widebore brass Burke D in the case over there. That’s all the D whistles. In the other keys, I only have one of each.
So, just limit yourself to no more than 5 or 6 of each key and you’ll be fine.
There’s nothing wrong with monogamy, but for most musicians it turns into serial monogamy as they develop and grow. And in the end, appreciation for a variety of sounds and how they suit different tunes or contexts. For instance, I play one recorder for solo pieces and another one - which I don’t actually like so much played solo - because it holds its own better against harpsichord and violin. Similarly, if I’m playing a slow air solo, I’d most likely choose my Fred Rose for its reedy, plaintive tone, whereas against a violin accompaniment, I’d be more likely to go for a Goldie, as it stands out better, with a full, concentrated, but not reedy tone. Or maybe a Bleazey, which is so rich and distinctive sounding, and has to be played out anyway to sound its best.
As always, it’s about what the music means and what you want to convey.
Variety is the spice of life.
Exactly… sometimes it’s fun to be hanging by ropes from the ceiling.
I was just bummed because I got a new whistle that I really wanted to like, and I just don’t. I was going for different but equally enjoyable. I have several that I enjoy playing. This one was to fill a specific niche. I can’t see myself reaching for it, though. I once bought a 12-string guitar, but the string spacing was such that it wasn’t at all fun to play. I play my husband’s Guild 12, and even though the guitar is too big for me to play for very long, the string spacing is perfect. This is kind of like that. Oh, well.
Deb
That’s my goal. 
Have you considered stopping with the whistles and starting on another instrument? Whistles are a gateway instrument. Ocarinas are fun.
Some gates we’re just not meant to open.
Hmmmmmm… OK I am impressed.
How bout a sound clip?
The OP already loves her whistle.
Honey filled hive
bees respite …
I’m not sure my insurance would cover the damage I’d do to myself.