Posted on 06/02/2014 5:59:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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The clarinets and oboes in that piece reminded me of a story that you might appreciate!
Over 50 years ago, my BFF Diane and I took piano lessons from the same cranky Nun, who managed to make even playing the piano an unpleasant and tedious experience. She told us we HAD to attend the performance of a local orchestra because SHE had an oboe solo.
As D and I entered the building, I noticed on the program that the solo was to be in Grofe’s ‘Grand Canyon Suite”.
Sure enough, when “Sister’s” solo came up, she stood up to her full 6’2’height, swathed in her black habit with her face-pinching wimple, and played the somewhat GOOFY oboe solo (representing a donkey plodding along the Grand Canyon).
Of course, the oboe’s small double reed makes everyone look silly when they play, but Sister looked like an absolute buffoon! D and I couldn’t help ourselves, and we burst into hilarious laughter reminiscent of the “Chuckles the Clown Funeral” Episode of the Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Needless to say, we both became autodidacts after the incident.
It shows.
And S’Wonderful!
Home safe & sound. Thank you ladies & sorry for being such a scrub! LOL *Hugs*
just teasin of course. LOL
Good evening, Hoodat...your feelings are shared by many.
God Bless and protect our troops who have been betrayed by their supposed leaders.
Happy Birthday in three days, Marine. Same as mine.
I went through MCRD San Diego...not as long ago as you though.
Talked to a young Marine a while back and made a passing comment about boot and he said, '...that was hazing!'
LMAO. Throw him in the whiskey locker with an old school DI and see what comes out.
And thank you for your service to our country.
I did my time there; January 70 to May 70. We were a test group for the 12-13 week training cycle. After having our butts beaten for 2 1/2 weeks we were told that the next Monday we would begin actual training; like a taser to the nads.
Good evening, hoagy...what a great story!!! Thanks for sharing.
Hiya My! *Hugs*
I did have some fun driving my bros rhino errr....”redneck limo” as he calls it off road. :)
LOL! yer one heck of a gal!
Had to laugh my old buddy says whats on yer nose?
It was pollen, I was sniffin flowers. Tiger Lillys
Good day, we burnt some wood, I met a new grand Baby, got him to pull my finger.
Had a good time with a little pup, got her all worked up barking at Oryxs.
And now I am chatting with you.
God Bless You All
Good evening, Connie, and thank you for the tributes to our troops. *HUGS*
Did you enjoy your road trip? How was the traffic on your commute this evening?
Thanks, unique.
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I can work metal like butter.
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