Re: irked about parents


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Posted by Sammy Hughes on November 17, 2001 at 12:01:08:

In Reply to: irked about parents posted by Julie on November 16, 2001 at 23:28:15:

My father inspired me to learn and enjoy the tuba. He played a Tuba loaned to him by his HS Principal in the 30's. He had to put rubber bands around the buttons and his fingers to lift the valves. He wanted me to have better when he found me serious about it.

On my 16th natal day, my father gave me a choice of a used car or a new horn. At the time, I was bent on music school. I opted for a horn and he bought me a Conn 5J ( I know, I know, the shame of it all-but still it's capabilities exceed mine).

The point is, though I disappointed him by not going on to school, I still have tht horn and it still gives me challenge, focus, and much joy; and allows me to share that joy with others on occasion. I'd like to have another, but could never part with this one.
Plus I saved a lot of money on gas.

Sam (the rankest of the rank amateurs) Hughes


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