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Author: sandee
Date: 2001-07-27 13:46
Hello again -
I am going camping for about a week next month. I'm not happy about the thought of not practicing during that time. [A week away how could anybody stand it!] Any suggestions on safety if the horn is locked in the car for hours at a time? I'm assuming heat humidity and possibly rain will be the major weather conditions...
- Sandee
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Author: Anji
Date: 2001-07-27 14:29
Many people benefit from time off.
Taking a horn on your trip is not well advised, unless you're off to band camp.
It is also a well known fact that Bears attack at the sound of clarinet practice in the woods.
10 days to focus on something besides the little black dots is not so bad.
"Life moves pretty fast, if you don't look around once in awhile, you might miss it."
John Hughes
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2001-07-27 14:43
Anji quoted:
> "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't look around once in
> awhile, you might miss it."
> John Hughes
which also means:
"Life is too short for cheap beer."
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Author: Dee
Date: 2001-07-27 15:46
It is bad for the clarinet to leave it locked in a vehicle for hours at a time if there is any chance that the weather will be hot. The interior of the car can heat up enough that it will soften the glue on the pads and corks and they can shift leading to leaks. Hard rubber mouthpieces can warp and/or discolor.
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2001-07-27 21:19
Hey, I happen to <span>LIKE </span>Shiner Boch! I think of it as <font color ="red">"COST EFFECTIVE" </font>rather than <font color ="green">"CHEAP"! </font>
John
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Author: Jess
Date: 2001-07-27 23:02
When I went camping I was paranoid about leaving my clarinet in my house alone & obviously about the problems with locking it in the car that others brought up I left it in the care of our principal clarinetist since she's a good friend of mine. I would even feel better about leaving it with a relative than all by itself, even though I live in a fairly safe neighborhood--I just don't like leaving it alone since I don't have any insurance for it (not a good idea, I would reccomend insuring it, I just can't currently afford to).
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Author: Anji
Date: 2001-07-27 23:32
PBR anyone?
When will the forum discuss the relative merits of spirits and reed soaking?
I certainly play better when soaked, particularly whilst camping.
I can think of no better way to make expensive French kindling than to bring a horn on a hike.
anji
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Author: David Pegel
Date: 2001-07-28 01:14
Gives us a use for the Reed Chippers on Ebay, Anji, doesn't it? Not that the hike would do anything for my clarinets.
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Author: Wes
Date: 2001-07-28 02:54
Actually, I have found that raccoons respond to a high B on the clarinet implying that it may sound like a mating call. They have not tried to press their affections on me or my clarinet, however. I generally leave instruments at home unless they are specifically needed and enjoy not playing for the vacation.
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Author: Steve Epstein
Date: 2001-07-28 14:54
I have found that my embouchure goes slack after even just a little bit of alcohol consumption. Anyone else have this experience?
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Author: Sue B
Date: 2001-07-28 16:07
Gee Steve I never noticed the problem of embouchure and alchohol...In the interest of science (lol) I guess I'll have to give it a try.
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Author: Jim
Date: 2001-07-29 03:38
Jess,
If you or the household in which you reside have homeowners insurance, and you do not play professionally, likely a rider can be added to the homeowners policy for the instrument(s). This generally is very inexpensive (we have one for a year old R13 that costs less than $15/ year.)
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Author: Micaela
Date: 2001-07-29 17:36
I recommend a plastic clarinet. I don't have any specific reason other than an expensive wood clarinet in the wilderness doesn't sound like a very good idea.
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Author: IHL
Date: 2001-07-30 12:27
Bushman bob says: if your ever out camping in the wilderness and the need arises for a wooden clarinet, just take your machete onto a nearby blackwood tree and....
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