tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post3369256979336425890..comments2023-07-18T19:52:35.156+10:00Comments on another something: it's not [greed/materialism/irresponsible use of money] if it involves a musical instrumentSimone R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05248239853519762027noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-26450582163941776612010-06-07T20:52:14.278+10:002010-06-07T20:52:14.278+10:00Bagpipes always get a reaction. They're great...Bagpipes always get a reaction. They're great at parties. Hard to sing to though.Alistair Bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15099359104986717330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-536072893703495352010-06-07T08:37:23.199+10:002010-06-07T08:37:23.199+10:00Stick to your guns, Simone. Many will come by off...Stick to your guns, Simone. Many will come by offering more hip, more sleek, more trendy instruments. In truth I'd respect you a bit less if this post were about a saxophone. Go the trombone.<br /><br />Regards, <br />Ben McLaughlin<br />ex year 4 euphonium extrordinaireBen McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921603204606787363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-31562400654948935172010-06-05T12:02:12.276+10:002010-06-05T12:02:12.276+10:00It's only greed if you never play it. I have ...It's only greed if you never play it. I have four different fretted instruments sitting on stands beside my desk and I only feel un-greedy if I play each of them at least once a week :) It would be greed if I was to buy a trombone, though, as I can't even produce a note out of one.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272544252649766985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-47688531886275012822010-06-04T19:35:49.169+10:002010-06-04T19:35:49.169+10:00We've had a violin this year. Quite painful, b...We've had a violin this year. Quite painful, but duetting (is there such a word?) with the only other instrument in the house - a wooden recorder - did help, both with motivation and with pitch!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882558757262419263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-64927272985028788432010-06-04T15:41:17.635+10:002010-06-04T15:41:17.635+10:00No. Not a fan. And too expensive.No. Not a fan. And too expensive.Simone R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05248239853519762027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-67302158275266262552010-06-04T08:17:52.198+10:002010-06-04T08:17:52.198+10:00My little brother learned the trombone when we wer...My little brother learned the trombone when we were growing up. Painful in the early days but better as time went on.<br />What about a saxophone for J?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213944904796774622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-55004832923304499462010-06-03T21:12:46.714+10:002010-06-03T21:12:46.714+10:00violin for Joel surely!violin for Joel surely!Chris Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715151260861133081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-33762983810131573612010-06-03T21:03:39.393+10:002010-06-03T21:03:39.393+10:00nope. not interested. fiddly things! brass all the...nope. not interested. fiddly things! brass all the way!<br /><br />[son #2 wants a flute or clarinet next year. how do I respond to that? I think we need a french horn in the family! or a trumpet at least!]Simone R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05248239853519762027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-87603507048521062942010-06-03T20:59:24.486+10:002010-06-03T20:59:24.486+10:00Are you sure you wouldn't rather a bassoon? I...Are you sure you wouldn't rather a bassoon? I'll do you a good deal on one.masohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380429697974111399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-77225120115417057162010-06-03T20:58:58.656+10:002010-06-03T20:58:58.656+10:00Um... No.
Nathan is in year 5 and started playing...Um... No.<br /><br />Nathan is in year 5 and started playing this year. He has a school instrument at the moment but needs his own next year. There is a good sale on, so we are getting in early... but not returning the school trombone just yet!Simone R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05248239853519762027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-8586557656322570042010-06-03T20:55:02.963+10:002010-06-03T20:55:02.963+10:00Sounds fantastic! Before the fact, at least.
Hav...Sounds fantastic! Before the fact, at least. <br /><br />Have you consulted the neighbours?Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079053507817689870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-79533889719754441212010-06-03T20:32:28.471+10:002010-06-03T20:32:28.471+10:00very punny.very punny.Simone R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05248239853519762027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911707550436621468.post-76547975445572790002010-06-03T20:24:49.487+10:002010-06-03T20:24:49.487+10:00I've heard of duelling banjos before, but trom...I've heard of duelling banjos before, but trombones??! That's sliding twice as far...;-)Anthony Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277745466192451883noreply@blogger.com