You *must* be broke. It's always a good idea to keep one or two spare whistles. That way, if one of them gets eaten by a dog at a party, you've got another to carry on with. That happened to me in 1976. And if you've given up on the instrument for now, you may pick it up again later, or proffer it to an introverted guest and see him come to life and play it into the ground.
I do have a spare whistle- so am keeping that one around. And no, I am happily playing away on my Dixon. But no need to just pile up whistles I'm not going to play- So might as well sell them and see them get used- and will put the money into a different instrument that I will use. I don't see any shame in that......
But they have so many more uses. If all else fails, use them to fashion an attractive centrepiece for the table that will get your friends talking at your next cocktail or dinner party: http://alex-wilding.com/2009/10/whistle-jar/
Have you ever seen things like fences or benches made out of old skis? Or door handles made out of ice axes (the Clachaig Inn in Glencoe has such a thing and there used to be a ski fence near Leadville, CO)? I'm sure some equally as useful object -- a series of tubes (heehee) -- could be made out of whistles.
Can't think of anything at the moment but maybe will be more inspired in the morning.
Whistlers....fenceposts....maybe, like the very last scene in Spartacus? Sorry, it's been that kind of day. It's easy to pick on whistlers. Whistles on the other hand....don't let go of any good Generation. No sir! Some of the other ones, those plastic jobs for instance, might make good tent stakes.
Spare ones are always handy, & can have other uses too.
I also play guitar & when that annoying event happens of the plectrum falling down the sound hole, a whistle with a bit of blu tack can be invaluable for speedy retrieval!!
"I also play guitar & when that annoying event happens of the plectrum falling down the sound hole, a whistle with a bit of blu tack can be invaluable for speedy retrieval!!"
Now that really is genius! I don't tend to drop it in the soundhole often myself but when I do I have been known to shake the guitar like a lunatic for what seems like an eternity much to the amused consternation of others in the session.
Thinning the (whistle) herd
Thinning the (whistle) herd
I've got a couple of whistles and a whistle tutor book for sale- as a package deal.
Clark Traditional D and C Whistles(very slightly used-tried out basically)- in boxes with fingering charts
Tin Whistle Tutor Book w CD- by Feadog- new
I ended up using another whistle and a different tutor book so might as well pass these on to someone to get going with.
The whole deal for $28 US including shipping in the US.
# Posted on October 6th 2009 by fiddlinfarmer
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
You *must* be broke. It's always a good idea to keep one or two spare whistles. That way, if one of them gets eaten by a dog at a party, you've got another to carry on with. That happened to me in 1976. And if you've given up on the instrument for now, you may pick it up again later, or proffer it to an introverted guest and see him come to life and play it into the ground.
# Posted on October 6th 2009 by nicholas
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
I do have a spare whistle- so am keeping that one around. And no, I am happily playing away on my Dixon. But no need to just pile up whistles I'm not going to play- So might as well sell them and see them get used- and will put the money into a different instrument that I will use. I don't see any shame in that......
# Posted on October 6th 2009 by fiddlinfarmer
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
Re: Thinning whistlers. Do what you have to do quickly, and cleanly; and don't do it in front of the herd.
# Posted on October 6th 2009 by Atahualpa Quigley
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
But they have so many more uses. If all else fails, use them to fashion an attractive centrepiece for the table that will get your friends talking at your next cocktail or dinner party:
http://alex-wilding.com/2009/10/whistle-jar/
# Posted on October 7th 2009 by Alex Wilding
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
Have you ever seen things like fences or benches made out of old skis? Or door handles made out of ice axes (the Clachaig Inn in Glencoe has such a thing and there used to be a ski fence near Leadville, CO)? I'm sure some equally as useful object -- a series of tubes (heehee) -- could be made out of whistles.
Can't think of anything at the moment but maybe will be more inspired in the morning.
# Posted on October 7th 2009 by DrSilverSpear
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
Whistlers....fenceposts....maybe, like the very last scene in Spartacus? Sorry, it's been that kind of day. It's easy to pick on whistlers. Whistles on the other hand....don't let go of any good Generation. No sir! Some of the other ones, those plastic jobs for instance, might make good tent stakes.
# Posted on October 7th 2009 by Atahualpa Quigley
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
You might consider attaching your whistle to a garden hose. Makes a wonderful sprinkler system for a rose garden.
I've got one hooked up to the propane tank from my barbecue grill so I can roast marshmallows.
On the other hand; I agree, hang on to the Generations.
# Posted on October 7th 2009 by Lint - upon - Tweed
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
Tent stakes. That's a good one! When I lose or bend them, can start pounding in the Generation whistles.
Windchimes maybe?
# Posted on October 7th 2009 by DrSilverSpear
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
<<Do what you have to do quickly, and cleanly; and don't do it in front of the herd. >> LOL
# Posted on October 7th 2009 by piobagusfidil
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
ok you comedians- go pick on a bodhran seller for a bit-plenty of good material there to work with
and yes- I was going to title the post "culling the herd", but figured the implications of that for my poor Clarkes was scary.....
# Posted on October 8th 2009 by fiddlinfarmer
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
Spare ones are always handy, & can have other uses too.
I also play guitar & when that annoying event happens of the plectrum falling down the sound hole, a whistle with a bit of blu tack can be invaluable for speedy retrieval!!
# Posted on October 28th 2009 by Mr Hippy
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
"I also play guitar & when that annoying event happens of the plectrum falling down the sound hole, a whistle with a bit of blu tack can be invaluable for speedy retrieval!!"
Now that really is genius! I don't tend to drop it in the soundhole often myself but when I do I have been known to shake the guitar like a lunatic for what seems like an eternity much to the amused consternation of others in the session.
# Posted on October 28th 2009 by No Cause For Alarm
Re: Thinning the (whistle) herd
Now you can stick a sticky whistle into the guitar hole at a session. Kinky.
# Posted on October 28th 2009 by DrSilverSpear