Lessons learned

Whistle
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Now I’m sure everyone knows by now not to drive and whistle at the same
time, but what other whistle encounters and activities should we be aware
of. During my short playing career I have have learned a few lessons the
hard way, and I thought that I would list them so that others could learn
from my mistakes.

Iraq day 236: Persian Sand Vipers have absolutely no appreciation for
Irish traditional music. However, Sand Viper venom works quite well
as a brass polish.

Iraq day 241: Hedgehogs, laps, and sudden whistling are a bad
combination.

Iraq day 245: When camping in the desert, one should shake their
whistle vigorously before attempting to play. Scorpions greatly affect
tune quality, and apparantly dislike wind tunnels.

Iraq day 247: Whistling over the Giant Voice Alarm System, while
greatly entertaining, has no discernable effect on the insurgency.
However, it does seem to greatly upset Base Security.

Feel free to add any situations that you may have encountered. This is
after all an educational thread devoted to the safety and well being of
the whistling community.

Thanks
Turtle

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:laughing: You are kind of a tough act to follow! I’ve been feeling rather disgusted by the bugs around here this summer, but I guess earwigs ain’t bad compared to Sand Vipers and scorpions. And they don’t seem to get in my whistle. But I’m gonna shake my whistle anyway. Thanks for the tips and be careful out there!!!

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I take it you don’t have a lot of problems with condensation? What other musical instruments have made their appearance in your area? Maybe you could start a band!

Susan

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Well Susan, of course there is no condensation-he is playing whistle in the desert. :party: Say now that sounds like a good title for a whistle tune. 'Whistle In The Desert"

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I would think that whistling while on patrol would also be discouraged.

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Well, it worked of for the Seven Dwarfs!

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How bout “Camping in the Dry Grass” “The Boys of Base Security” “The Viper’s Lament”

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My wife did not appreciate my excuse of multitasking while whistling on the, well, um, the toidy. :laughing: She got grossed out. :roll:

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But, depending on what you had for dinner, you could provide your own accompaniment…

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Susan: The only condensation around here is between my ears, which
may explain my erratic behavior. That’s my story at any rate.

Cynth: Nice titles, although methinks it was more of The Turtle’s Lament.