Klarinet Archive - Posting 000070.txt from 2002/07

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sports and music
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 08:34:47 -0400

At 10:14 PM 7/1/2002 -0700, Kimber Faith wrote:
>Hi. It's me, Kimber Faith, again. I haven't responded to anything for the
>longest time because I have been VERY busy. But I do have a question to ask.
>I am 13, and was the only female wrestler on my jv wrestling team. I was
>also in band and choir, of course. Well, I was told in band that I couldn't
>be a wrestler because not only was I a girl, I was smart, and a clarinetist
>couldn't be a dumb jock. But in wrestling I was told I couldn't be a
>clarinetist because they were stupid nerdy "radio-huggers." That was
>original, eh? Anyways, I was going to ask, what do you all think of that,
>and what should I say next wrestling season. I won't quit either, because I
>love both with a passion. Oh, and also, just some personal enthusiasm, I
>just picked up a flute that would normally cost around 600 to 700 dollars,
>for 100 dollars. And it is in the best condition you can get, short of
>having it custom made or something. Soon after, when I have some more money,
>I willl be getting a saxophone, and then take up percussion. Oh, and for
>those felow rockers, I got a clarinet music book of classic Led Zeppelin
>hits. Kashmir, Immigrant Song, Stairway to Heaven, Misty Mountain Hop, Black
>Dog, and more...just to brag... wink wink.
> So, please reply to me about the wrestling versus clarinet...

You may have to accept YOUR OWN limitations, but you don't have to accept
those that jealous "friends" try to lay on you. Just try not to break any
fingers!

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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