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by Whistlin'Dixie
Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Is a Six or Eight-Keyed Flute Worth It?
Replies: 76
Views: 14580

I like keys now that I have them.
I am perfectly happy with 6 keys
I play only ITM

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:44 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Non-sticky: Not Posting Clips
Replies: 120
Views: 13206

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:58 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: A Deterrent To Home Invasions
Replies: 62
Views: 4535

I wouldn't have a gun in the house. Remember, someone who "breaks in" in the nite with a weapon of their own (most likely) IS AWAKE! ALREADY! probably high on something, too. YOU, on the other hand, are asleep, drowsy, disoriented, scared, indecisive, or all of the above. My mother in law ...
by Whistlin'Dixie
Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:31 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Super bowl
Replies: 35
Views: 2102

since I had the flu, I was able to watch only the first half before exhaustion forced me back into bed, but even I could tell it was a special special game this year, among all others!!!!! My 4 sons and husband were all rooting for the Giants. I would have given anything to have seen that "catc...
by Whistlin'Dixie
Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:25 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: C/C# on my Olwell Pratten
Replies: 34
Views: 5044

I'm so surprised someone didn't recommend the half-hole Cnat yet.....
I sometimes use that one in the second octave.... quick and simple

I am more in love with my Cnat key though..

Just a thought

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Need advice for getting a reedy tone
Replies: 118
Views: 15955

norcalbob wrote:
Thing is, at the age of 61, I feel like I am rounding the quarter post and the finish line is coming into view. I don't mean this from a morbid perspective, but simply from a point of increased conscious awareness.
I'll bet you are in good company around these parts, pardner.... 8)

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:04 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Need advice for getting a reedy tone
Replies: 118
Views: 15955

[2) Take any tune you're trying to tighten up (let's use a jig this time) and play it like this: really exaggerate the strong beats and shorten up the weak ones. Tap, your foot, use a metronome, or do both; you'll get a rhythmic boost from this as well. On the strong beats, and using your BEST tone...
by Whistlin'Dixie
Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: UGH! What should I cook for dinner tonite?
Replies: 20
Views: 1334

UGH! What should I cook for dinner tonite?

Just about fresh out of ideas....

What are y'all having???

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Stardust - who's seen it and what did you think?
Replies: 19
Views: 1743

I really enjoyed it.
I much preferred it to "Enchanted"

And yes, I vote for the Dead Bro's ~ hilarious!

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:41 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Kevin Crawford in St.Louis - April 4,5 and 6
Replies: 28
Views: 7634

Who-all's going?

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Analyze this amazing performance: Part Deux
Replies: 48
Views: 8722

But who's that Roger-Daltry-looking individual with the bottle, that's what I want to know....

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Review: Eamonn Cotter 6-key
Replies: 20
Views: 5787

Although I have given away a few flutes, and good ones at that, I tend to hang on to my flutes, rather than sell them. For one thing, it gives me the opportunity to go back and compare them to whatever flute currently has my attention. I think this is what makes me justify my little "collectio...
by Whistlin'Dixie
Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:09 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Need advice for getting a reedy tone
Replies: 118
Views: 15955

Aanvil wrote:This fellow can make quite a honk.


http://irishflute.podbean.com/
sigh
My Hero

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:08 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Loren is Mean, Loren Is Sour Grapes, Blah, Blah, Blah
Replies: 40
Views: 7445

Started out as firewood

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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by Whistlin'Dixie
Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Go see Kite Runner
Replies: 4
Views: 437

I know I am unsophisticated in my movie habits as well!!!! All I ask is that I am entertained..... 8)

BTW, Dirty Harry was on last nite!

But getting back to The Kite Runner, just not for me, I suppose.

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