Klarinet Archive - Posting 000280.txt from 1995/12

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Not amused
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 1995 10:40:23 -0500

>Kevin,
> Naturally, you should expect such answers from the jokers on this
>list when you ask a question which has been posed many times. However,
>I'll have mercy on you and say that any half-decent repairman ought to be
>able to tell you what you want to know if you simply give him the make,
>model (if applicable) and serial #. If you wanna put that on this list
>you'll probably get the answer from someone like Clark Fobes in a matter of
>hours.
>
>Fred Jacobowitz
>
>On Sat, 9 Dec 1995, Kevin McFadyen wrote:
>
>> Mr. Lacy Wrote:
>>
>> >Then, take the wood sample to a scientific laboratory for carbon-dating
>> >tests. This should cost you only a couple thousand dollars. Of course,
>> >you have to consider the fact that carbon dating is accurate only to
>> >within a century or so, but at least they will be able to tell you
>> >whether you clarinet was built withing the past 200 years.
>>
>> I ask a serious question and I get this? I'm not amused.
>>

Kevin,
I don't think this is a case of people making fun of you! Like
"normal" people, sometimes we seize upon ANY opportunity to joke around
(those of you with talking clarinets, etc., should be able to verify
this!). Don't be offended: help is usually on the way, after the laughter
subsides!
-Scott

Scott D. Morrow
(410)-955-3631

SDM@-----.edu