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The theme from Holst's "Jupiter".

I have a keyed Healy that I love. The body is conical. The embouchure is different but once you get used to it, it's no big deal. I have no problem going between my Seery and the Healy, It fills up easily, has a very strong cross-fingered C-nat. The C-sharp isn't as flat as some flutes. The holes ar...

I turn tunes into exercises often. I play a good bit of what most people would consider boring and "unfun", and have been accused of taking the joy out of playing, but here is my take on it -- the joy of playing comes from making the instrument become an extension of yourself. I don't thin...

Speaking of embarrassment, I think I will have to find and delete any reviews I may have written during my C&F tenure...

Me too.

I really, really want to go, but I can't be gone from the baby for that long. Anyone know if there is camping nearby or other places that would hold my husband's and 7-year old's interest for a week? Would I miss enough to make the week not worthwhile if I popped out of the noon and evening events? ...

If you can afford it and the dates work out, I think you should go. Worst case, you are out of your league so you keep quiet, write down everything you can, learn as much as possible and come out inspired. How is that bad? I don't know where you are in life, but you never know what things are going ...

Before choosing one the aformentioned methods of tax evasions, you might want to consider that lying about the contents of a package, whether by calling them gifts or manufacturer's samples, might nullify any insurance you bought for the shipment. You might be costing yourself a good amount by tryin...

And now that I just put my Healy through its paces, I'm feeling happily monogamous again

Enjoy the flute, Dow!

Salt in the wound. Thanks Dow and SoTX.

Honestly, I'm glad the flute went somewhere where it's going to be played and cared for.

Just a little case of seller's remorse.

Flute has a tentative home. Thanks y'all.

About 18 months old, well-maintained, excellent condition. This is the standard model. Since getting the Healy, I don't want to keep two wooden flutes oiled and humidified (I'm lazy). My backup flute is going to be a polymer and I'll use my piccolo when I want to have fast fingers. $200 + shipping. ...

Check PMs, please

My husband has family in Italy and there is a huge list of things you are not allowed to mail there. Musical instruments are on the list: http://pe.usps.gov/text/Imm/immicl/immiclhk_012.html USPS won't accept instruments going to Italy. I guess you could ask the seller to lie on the customs form, bu...

Jim; If I use the tape, the check will be in the mail pronto. Yep. Be sure and keep a look out for it. It'll be there any day. Yep.




-Janet

Doug; Of course I remember you, too! I keep one of your flutes in my car and play it quite a bit, especially when I pick my oldest up from school. The youngest loves hearing it, unlike the fife. The fife makes him cry. Here's a picture of the new family member being held by my 6-year-old. "Pigg...