Update Update

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I won a call-in contest on a radio station this morning (one of those "caller number x" things).

[Uncle Buck]

I won a call-in contest on a radio station this morning (one of those "caller number x" things).

Don't leave us hanging - what did you win?

[bort]

Wade, how did you know??

Officially, I won an iPhone 5. But really, I won an Apple Store gift card worth enough to cover the full cost of an iPhone 5 (or whatever else I want). Oh, and they said my name on the radio.

[tbn.al]

Paul Tanner, trombonist and the last surviving member of that band, died yesterday as well.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/05/us/tanner ... ml?hpt=hp_" target="_blank

[Tubajug]

This is my 600th post. Peanuts compared to some, but consider yourselves updated.

[Ken Herrick]

Took the King 1241 to local orchestra couple nights ago. During break the concertmaster came over and said, "I love the sound of that tuba".
First time in a long time that I've read thru full Smetana My Country. Makes me all the sadder to be selling the King.

[TubaRay]

Took the King 1241 to local orchestra couple nights ago. During break the concertmaster came over and said, "I love the sound of that tuba".
First time in a long time that I've read thru full Smetana My Country. Makes me all the sadder to be selling the King.

I don't believe I have ever had a conductor tell me he loves the sound of a tuba I played. Perhaps I'm not getting a "world-class sound." It seems that perhaps you are.

[bububassboner]

Today I taught myself how to vent a piston valve. Fairly simple process. I also learned how easy it would be to really mess up a valve doing it. That's why we practice on brass tubing first!

[bububassboner]

Today I taught myself how to vent a piston valve. Fairly simple process. I also learned how easy it would be to really mess up a valve doing it. That's why we practice on brass tubing first!

1/ soft-tip pen
2/ needle file
3/ punch
4/ small drill bit w/drill stop (or press stop)
5/ desired size drill bit w/drill stop (or press stop)

What do you need the punch for? Everything else makes sense and is what I used (I used a drill press for this) When I think of using a punch I think about taking out all those little pins in all the weapons of the arms room. What do you use the punch for?

[Dan Schultz]

Lots of activities today... my wife's son has a birthday. My grandson has a birthday. And... it's Terri and my 15th anniversary!

[scottw]

Lots of activities today... my wife's son has a birthday. My grandson has a birthday. And... it's Terri and my 15th anniversary!

Much too important for "Update"! Congratulations all around.

[TubaRay]

Lots of activities today... my wife's son has a birthday. My grandson has a birthday. And... it's Terri and my 15th anniversary!

Much too important for "Update"! Congratulations all around.

Scott: Agreed!
Dan: Congratulations, anyway.

[MartyNeilan]

Today is either "I hate being single day" or "I hate being shaken down" day. I much prefer the latter, and my wonderful bride is very non-materialistic. A small bouquet of flowers personally delivered to her workplace on my lunchhour and an inexpensive gift this evening never hurt, though

[Chadtuba]

Today is either "I hate being single day" or "I hate being shaken down" day. I much prefer the latter, and my wonderful bride is very non-materialistic. A small bouquet of flowers personally delivered to her workplace on my lunchhour and an inexpensive gift this evening never hurt, though

My wife wants new "cute" scrubs for work and will go get them herself, I ordered a new travel coffee mug for myself. Other than that, so long as she gets a card (headed to the store shortly), she will be extremely happy. No card equals a very unhappy wife

[Uncle Buck]

No card equals a very unhappy wife

Find a place that sells hand-made cards. Well-worth-it.

[bort]

My wife doesn't like chocolate, but I do... so she buys ME candy on Valentine's Day.

Also, it was 4 years ago today I asked my wife to marry me. A friend of mine once asked "did you double up with Valentine's Day so you wouldn't forget?" My response was, "nope, but that's why I chose a wedding date a week before my birthday." (Kidding!)

[Biggs]

I am leaving the forums for good. It seems that at least one member tries to post just to rip on me. I refuse to let this happen, getting in the way of my very happy life and tuba playing. Until the moderators can actually moderate and make the forums better. All the ripping apart, negativity, etc. has made me think poorly about my instrument and many of the people who play it. For the good people on here, thanks, and if you need to get a hold of me, you know where to contact me.

До свидания

[Todd S. Malicoate]

While I don't believe for a moment that he's "really" leaving this time...

If you can't handle even the most gentle criticism when you post something that's clearly inaccurate, maybe a career in academia isn't going to be particularly suited to your tastes.

Looking forward to the emergence of "russiantuba2."

[Todd S. Malicoate]

Oh... I didn't notice that we had a resident professional career adviser on the board

I like watching Canadians cook high-calorie and high-fat foods - is there a job for me?

No idea. I certainly don't claim to have any insight about all careers. I do think, however, I've got a pretty good grip on the need to evaluate criticism as an educator.

Maybe some sort of employment as a professional "lookie loo" would be appropriate?

[MartyNeilan]

I like watching Canadians cook high-calorie and high-fat foods - is there a job for me?

The Food Network. dorn for fat people.