Something new

Question: Do we know how it will affect the band blog if someone switches to the new Blogger? I'm just wondering because I'm considering switching, but I don't want to lock anyone out or make it so that everyone has to switch whether they want to or not. Anyone out there using the new Blogger who might be able to lend some assistance?

And now for the Really Big Shoe:

Flute 12
Clarinet 12
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 22
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 4
Harp 12

trpt++; fhrn-- // For any of you who are not programmers, the ++ and -- simply mean add or subtract 1 respectively. :)

And have a very happy New Year, if I don't post on here before then. Also, please be safe in all of your celebrating. Don't drink and drive. :)

GREETINGS one and all

Hmm... I thought I posted before, but it doesn't seem to have appeared. Too bad.
So I suppose there's a reason that only the veteran band citizens have continued posting. Just imagine what it will be like when (1. Jon is nimptopsical, I thought that was funny) you are an old man...

Well, I send my greetings to all and play "taps" for the funeral of the string family in your game. No vote at this time as I can't defend an instrument I haven't played for almost 2 years now. But oh well. PS there is a recent post on my blog for a change.

If any of you be wondering, I will once again grace the VBC with my presence starting next semester. So be prepared for the new, updated Jarrett Wheatley experience - the world will never be the same.

All sarcastic boasting aside, I wish you all the best, a Merry Christmas ('n Geseënde Kersfees) and a Prosperous New Year (n' Voorspoedige Nuwe Jaar) in all aspects and languages.
But I must hie. Salani Kahle!

The Ultimate Answer...

...to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything:

Will It Blend?

Ooh, a site dedicated specially to turning ordinary household objects into dust (another ordinary household object.) It's almost like alchemy, but with more horsepower.

Happy Holiday-type-days for you all.

Add one for my wife and minus one from that wooden woodwind.

Flute 12
Clarinet 12
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 21
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 5
Harp 12

Rollercoaster

Flute 11
Clarinet 13
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 21
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 5
Harp 12

Well, darn it all if you guys aren't just the best friends a guy could have
*sniffle* I mean, seriously. I just don't know what I'd do wivoutd awl of you... *sob* I just..... BWAAAAAAwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa....

(My impression of what I think I would blog like if I were plastered. Sorry, I had a glass of eggnog for dinner last night and it made me think of what I'd be like if I were inebriated).

I am locked out of my office right now, so I'm sitting in my old/Ben's new office blogging. I didn't have time to make rice pudd'n yesterday like I was supposed to for our office party today, so my ex-/Ben's new boss will be mad at me. Oh, well. I'll just have to bring some in later this week.

And speaking of Ben, yeah, I agree - a clarification on the no-undo-previous-move item would be good. <opinion>I was under the impression that you couldn't undo what was just done by moving the point directly back from where it was put (undoing both moves), but that moving another section's point to a recently-deprived section was ok. </opinion> Anywhoo.......

Yay for elipses.
Yay for adventures.
Yay for my spider plant in my office not being dead like I though it was (I watered it not enough, then way too much).
Yay for summer that is drawing closer every day.
Yay for Atari.
Yay for the stuff.

Kaybye.

Flute 11
Clarinet 13
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 21
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 5
Harp 12

I'm scared........that's all.
Flute +, French Horn -

.5

Well, ok, you undid half of what I did. I took from the trumpets and you gave back to the trumpets on the next move. So then, are we able to undo half of the previous "move"? An answer to this would 4 shore change the way I play da game. I just understood it as we couldn't undo any part of the previous "move" but I did look at the other moves and there are 2 times (that I noticed) where this has happened so I'm assuming it's ok?? Either way it's not biggy cause it's just a game.

I did not undo what you did. Notice that you took from trumpets and gave to french horns. I took from tubas and gave to trumpets. That's how it works. Look at the older posts...

Flute 10
Clarinet 13
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 21
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 6
Harp 12

What happens now??

"Rules: 1) You can't undo something that someone just did" I'm guessing the score stands as it was? Not sure though, it was never talked about.

Flute 10
Clarinet 13
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 20
Trombone 12
Tuba 16
French Horn 6
Harp 12

I am incredibly offended.

And yes, I am completely serious too.

Flute 10
Clarinet 13
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 21
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 6
Harp 12

..............................................................................

yup, Version 2.156743857565645

yeah.....

Flute 10
Clarinet 13
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 20
Trombone 12
Tuba 16
French Horn 6
Harp 12

French fries are up, Donald Trump is down.

A fun poem

"There once was a Lady named Bright
Whose speed was much faster than Light
She went out one day
In a Relative way,
And returned -- the previous night!:

—Anonymous, early 20th century

This point change, however, is by no means anonymous. Nor is it vindictive. Or earth-shattering. Or edible. But I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.

Flute 10
Clarinet 13
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 21
Trombone 12
Tuba 16
French Horn 5
Harp 12

Trumpet to Clarinet 2-point conversion. Ding!

yup.

I know that this is in good fun and all, but I simply just don't like the trumpets and I think it's time to take them down a few notches. Join me, won't you? (Just kidding....well, actually, not really. I wouldn't lie about something like that)

Tuba+, trumpet-. Now somebody else needs to post so that we can end this trumpet lead and take them down. I mean, seriously, does anybody (besides trumpet players) actually like trumpets. They just sound so puny and weak.

Flute 10
Clarinet 12
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 22
Trombone 12
Tuba 16
French Horn 5
Harp 12

yup. This will be fun now :)

Merry Whatever-us

Flute 10
Clarinet 12
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 23
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 5
Harp 12

I must avenge my wife. No hard feelings.
Flue +++, Trumpet ---

Harppy Holidays Everyone

Flute 9
Clarinet 12
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 24
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 5
Harp 12

Harp +1, French Horn -1

Happy Birthday, Tycho!

No, not Tyco, maker of fine children's toys. Tycho, observer of the heavens. From Denmark, too. :)

Clarinet+ Horn-

Flute 9
Clarinet 12
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 24
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 6
Harp 11

So...............................
how's everyone doing? That's just great. Since the semester is (practically) over (for those attending classes), I think we need to have somewhat of a celebration by way of social gathering and food and games and such.

The other day my brother gave me a set of the original Atari pong paddle-style controllers which are now gracing my office desk here at the Stick. Isn't retro fun?

In other news, it's supposed to be 49 degrees today. Crazy, no?

Well, for anyone with any finals left to take, I wish you goodest luck.

T minus 14...

...hours and Disneyland opens! Yay!!!

I just thought I'd throw that in there because that's where I'll be. Photos will be forthcoming. :)

And now on to bizz-ness.

Flute 9
Clarinet 11
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 24
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 7
Harp 11

trpt++; flt--;

It's not that I have something fundamentally against flute players; my ears are damaged and have a very hard time listening to high-pitched sounds. And really, that was more of a "--" against piccolos because they hurt so bad to listen to. I've spent too many years listening to loud sounds (such as being in a jazz band and marching bands). Do I regret my hearing loss? Not one iota. It's like a war wound. I'm very proud of it. But, it does call into question my ability to listen to mp3 players. :) I also revel in loud sounds like those from good old American muscle (Chevy 350 small block, Ford 427, and Chrysler 426 Hemi). Those are some beautiful sounds, something no Euro-lib car or Japanese rice burner will ever [properly] imitate. :) Speaking of which, the Corvette is the most beautiful 4-wheeled creation to ever grace the surface of the planet. Ever. Period. I think this one comes in near the top, too. ;)

Wow! I went from flutes to sports cars in one paragraph. I like to gravitate to cars, if you can't tell.

Anyhow, take it easy, y'all!

This just in...

...French horns are going down!!

Flute 10
Clarinet 11
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 23
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 7
Harp 11

Take that, Frenchie!

Flute +, French Horn -

Flute 10
Clarinet 11
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 22
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 8
Harp 11

Ajax can be fun

So can sending the violas to be with the violins. They will be happier together, I think.

Flute 9
Clarinet 11
Saxophone 11
Trumpet 22
Trombone 12
Tuba 15
French Horn 9
Viola 0
Harp 11

Not much new here - just life in the fast lane.

Quote of the day:
"Never, never, never give up."
- Winston Churchill