Klarinet Archive - Posting 000217.txt from 2004/10

From: "blacklover" <fa840641@-----.be>
Subj: Re: [kl] Playing while sick
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 09:24:25 -0400

I understand your anger,but it simply doesnt matter.You can play and it cant
harm you.The world is full with germs.
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From: "Patricia A. Smith" <arlyss1@-----.net>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 11:14 PM
Subject: Re: [kl] Playing while sick

> blacklover wrote:
>
>> what a nonsence-topic!If I am sick I just keep playing and afterwarts I
>> dont have any problem.Can we talk about a serious subject now!!!
>>
> Actually, this IS quite a serious topic for those of us who are plagued by
> constant upper respiratory infections as several folks are. There are
> those of us, who by accidents of geography, or by the nature of our
> employment (day employment) such as schools or hospitals, simply are ill
> with these things almost constantly, and find that
>
> 1) we need to find ways to keep our equipment clean and sanitary
> and
> 2) find ways to persevere despite the discomfort involved, due to the
> demands made by our playing commitments.
>
> I take it you have played despite having pneumonia or extreme migraines or
> dreadful cold sores, also. You see, during my time as a professional
> player with military bands, there were times I HAD to play under these
> circumstances.
> Patricia Smith
>
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