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TexTuba · Post by **TexTuba** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:38 pm

I have just found out I'm going to be a father. I have never felt very excited and very scared at the same time.

Ralph

Todd S. Malicoate · Post by **Todd S. Malicoate** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:42 pm

Congrats, Ralph.

(I hope it didn't happen during your recent trip to Stillwater...there's something in the air up here that promotes...gulp...TWINS!)

Seriously, you are about to embark on a wonderful journey. There is simply no expressing it in words, but you will find out soon enough. Congratulations!!!

deputysgttuba · Post by **deputysgttuba** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 6:37 am

Went to Durham, NC on Dec. 30 to Tuba Exchange where I tried a few CC horns - silver Miraphone 1291(new), Hirsbrunner HB-6, St. Pete, and Cerveny model similar to old 186. Family jury vote was for the Miraphone sound. May revisit this model in the future after I try some more at some other establishments.
Took my 15yo son to the "Electric Violin Store" on NC 55. He is a very good classical violinist and old time/Irish fiddler for his age and time playing (3.5 years). He spent about 3 hours playing several different instruments and voted for the Mark Wood "Viper" 6-string model. His current electric violin, a Yamaha EV-200, was repaired by the on-site luthier, having been shipped to us with a bad bridge. This is an excellent store, with patient, knowledgable staff. We will probabaly order him a Viper in the spring.
Have wife's aunt and cousin as houseguests until midday today. Played several fiddle/guitar tunes and a few guitar duets for them last night. Will perform at old/time/Irish jam at Java Jodies in Goochland, VA this afternoon. Back to work on Monday after ten days off.

OldsRecording · Post by **OldsRecording** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:37 am

TexTuba wrote:I have just found out I'm going to be a father. I have never felt very excited and very scared at the same time.

Ralph

Congrats, Ralph. Babies are amazing. Just watch out for the first six weeks after the baby is born. It's a doozy.

(yet not laughing)

SplatterTone · Post by **SplatterTone** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:11 pm

deputysgttuba wrote:Family jury vote was for the Miraphone sound.

My personal theory for the 191/1291 is that the big bore wanting to make the sound fat combined with the thin brass giving preference to the upper harmonics creates an attractive, broad spectrum sound. I think the sound loses some power as a result of the thin brass (for the same reason as using a flimsy mouthpiece) while gaining a more colorful sound.

SplatterTone · Post by **SplatterTone** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:36 pm

the elephant wrote:And heavy mouthpieces do not play any "louder" than light ones.

Clarification: I don't mean standard v. heavy. I mean flimsy as in a tin funnel with a rim.
I'm sure there are other characteristics besides brass thickness that affect the efficiency of acoustic coupling. But, assuming one had otherwise identical horns, the thick brass will have less loss.

TMurphy · Post by **TMurphy** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:00 pm

Congrats to Kayla on her engagement!!

Congrats to Ralph on his upcoming fatherhood!!!

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:20 pm

I just printed out coupons, we are headed off to Chuck E. Cheese for a low buck night of psuedo-fun.

Kayla · Post by **Kayla** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:51 pm

I found out you shouldn't try petting your cat as soon as she wakes up...cranky cranky. Now I have some lovely scratches on my "tuba hand".

I went to see Seven Pounds last night with the fiance. If you're a fan of Will Smith, thinkin' movies, and emotional movies, I highly suggest you go see this. I thought it was really good.

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:10 pm

MartyNeilan wrote:I just printed out coupons, we are headed off to Chuck E. Cheese for a low buck night of psuedo-fun.

And here is the proof:

Got to play a game of Skee-Ball and two rounds of pinball myself.

The oldest spent most of his time at the Deal Or No Deal machine and is too big for the pictures.

OldsRecording · Post by **OldsRecording** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 2:41 pm

MartyNeilan wrote:I just printed out coupons, we are headed off to Chuck E. Cheese for a low buck night of psuedo-fun.

On my one and only experience at Chuck E. Cheese, I watched this little girl just abusing the hell out of poor Chuckie. She just would not stop. At that point, I discovered that even giant, fictional rodents have their limits, and Mr. Cheese just kind of snapped. Result- one unhappy little girl and one unhappy giant mouse. I have not been back to one since, mainly because it has been nearly two decades since I have been intoxicated enough to want to do so.

tubatooter1940 · Post by **tubatooter1940** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:30 pm

It was supposed to be stormy and rainy today. After morning fog, the sun came out and the temperature rose to 75 degrees (thank you, Lord).
I called three of my buddies. One of them got henpecked out of it but the other two defied their wives and joined me for a boisterous sail in shirtsleeves.

rocksanddirt · Post by **rocksanddirt** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:24 pm

MartyNeilan wrote:
rocksanddirt wrote: fixed up the chicken coop at 'kids school
Is the band having another of those "live chicken sale" fundraisers again?

What a Great Idea! Actually, since it's a private school, when the music program needs $$ they get the kids to play some gigs. There are a few of the local retirement/convelecent places nearby that LOVE THE KIDS, both the residents and the facility. So the facility always kicks down some $$ when the kids play. And the kids (the 7th and 8th graders) get to count as part of their community service hours.

SplatterTone · Post by **SplatterTone** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:57 pm

In case you were wanting to know where to put that wind generator you are planning to buy. (too big to link in as an image).
http://rredc.nrel.gov/wind/pubs/atlas/m ... 2-01m.html

Kayla · Post by **Kayla** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:26 am

Weather's been bad here lately - a lot of freezing rain.

SplatterTone · Post by **SplatterTone** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:47 pm

schlepporello wrote:He's no longer alive. He fell from the top of the mast while trying to service the generator.

It has been quite a few years since I saw the statistic, so I don't know if it is still valid, but back then (whenever that was), it listed wind power as the deadliest means of power generation per megawatt for the reason above. Share that bit of info with the anti-nuke crowd.

tubatooter1940 · Post by **tubatooter1940** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:30 am

The boat next to mine has a wind generator. That sucker is so darn noisy.
I hear birds get chopped up by those things. There are so many loud-mouthed seagulls here in Fly Creek I would like to find a way to intice some of them into the fan.

Tuba Guy · Post by **Tuba Guy** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:12 am

pizza crust on the other side?

Kayla · Post by **Kayla** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 pm

Update:

I opened up my case to find my entire bottle of Hetman's open and spilled in my case. Luckily it was in a compartment and didn't get on the instrument.

I also don't have to pay out of pocket for college this semester (excluding loans haha).

So life is pretty good right now.

scottw · Post by **scottw** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:12 pm

Kayla wrote:Update:

I opened up my case to find my entire bottle of Hetman's open and spilled in my case. Luckily it was in a compartment and didn't get on the instrument.

I also don't have to pay out of pocket for college this semester (excluding loans haha).

So life is pretty good right now.

Uh, is it possible that this was posted to the wrong thread?

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