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irainei · Jul 9th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Whew, lots to catch up on...

NC- HUGS

just cuz you can never use too many hugs!

TL- I can't believe that someone would be so petty as to stoop to that. Be strong, I'm thinking of you and hoping it gets better!

I'm excited for this sale that's coming up...hoping that the leathers I want purses in are included...I'm determined not to miss this one! I'm back to normal btw...only because my bday's passed ROFL

lionlaw · Jul 9th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by sillykitty

Thanks FT for that thread. A bit mixed reviews...hmmm....

I'm most curious about carrying Snake in a largish tote up against my clothes, and it they causes pilling etc. and damage to the skin.....

Hopefully LL will weigh in.....

Watersnake has little itty bitty scales (it is used as the trim on JC Ramona's in the biker leather). It curls fairly easily.

I have no experience with this brand but from the looks of the pic and the price I would say this is fairly low-grade snake skin, pretty thin and will curl pretty easy. Snake doesn't cause any damage to clothing, but will curl when it dries out.

You can use DYO to moisturize it, but I wouldn't buy a whole bag out of watersnake. Just my two cents.

lionlaw · Jul 9th, 2009, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by irainei

I'm excited for this sale that's coming up...hoping that the leathers I want purses in are included...I'm determined not to miss this one! I'm back to normal btw...only because my bday's passed ROFL

Glad you are feeling better! Woohoo on the sale! I am going to sit this one out but am willing and able to enable away if needed.

sillykitty · Jul 9th, 2009, 12:12 PM

Thanks LL! I have two M Kors watersnake clutches, so that's the only type I'm very familiar with (although I've petted more than my fair share of python in the Ferragamo store in LV ....

...someday). Good to know it doesn't damage clothes, I think that is my biggest concern. If the bag doesn't hold up I can deal cause it's so inexpensive, if it costs me more in ruined clothing, that will be a problem!

Still thinking about it....

sillykitty · Jul 9th, 2009, 01:23 PM

I found these as well

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...stid%253D11902
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...stid%253D11902
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...stid%253D11902

Unfortunately the green and purple are gone....
These end up being $60 more than the BF bag. I like this E/W styling better, but may end up getting the BF bag instead to try out, since the quality is questionable.

yyz · Jul 9th, 2009, 06:10 PM

Hi all!

I'm back from from my adventure to Cleveland!
The weather was was great, and the jamming was even better!
BUT BOY DID I MISS COLETTE!
Look like I got a ton to catch up on.
BTW I did take 3 of my Furry Leopard/Zebra bags on the trip and got nothing but complements on my RADICAL taste in Bags!
And comments like where can I get one like that!
And the funny part of it was it wasn't only my friends wives saying that!

Maybe times are changing........
Missed you all!

No Cute · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Yay, Matt is back! Soon I will need bat bag help...rest up...purse work to be done! Can't wait for stories!!!!

Hey all, GP especially, I took my flute and piccolo to a flute shop with the intent to sell it, and the guy told me general values and suggested I try some flutes in case I wanted to trade down and get another instrument or two for the boys. (MM now has a recorder and slide whistle...ugh, but how he rocks his slide whistle.)

I thought it would be an easy sale, but while there I saw a flyer for a free/no audition (so okay if I suck after nearly two decades of not playing), and I got really excited just thinking about having a chance to play.

SOOOOOO...with both instruments, I have several options:
1. Sell both outright.
2. Consign both.
3. Trade piccolo in to have flute worked on, which it needs, new-ish flute for "free."
4. Sell piccolo for quick cash. Trade flute. (Do not intend to keep the piccolo but think I really want to start playing again.)
5. Trade it all for several (as in two or three student instruments) instruments for me and the kids.
6. Trade both for a gorgeous Grenaditte composite flute with offset G. (For those who don't know flutes, someone with osteoarthritis needs a lighter, more ergo style flute.) Such a beautiful rich tone....oh my.

So much for mindful and cashing in.

greenpixie · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:20 PM

Soooo do you want the overly-sensible-no-fun advice or the fun-fellow-flutist advice?

In all seriousness: personally I do not play my picc all that much anymore either, and if it has been that many years for you I would get rid of it. You will get significantly more use out of a flute. If you need a more ergonomic/lighter flute to play comfortably, ditch the "trade to get flute worked on" option as well. Has your older DS expressed any interest at all in playing flute? If not, I would ditch the "trade for two or three" option as well. Even if MM wants to play it will be several years before he will start, probably more until you and he are sure he will stick with flute, so you can get a student instrument for him later on or just have him borrow the school's instruments until he is sure he wants to stick with it.

I would advise going with either selling the picc for cash and trading in your flute for another you are more comfortable with, or getting the Grenaditte you say you love.

And a free/no audition what by the way?

yyz · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:28 PM

DON'T YOU DARE SELL THEM OUTRIGHT!

Now after voicing my opinion on that one!
I like these options in this order:

#6
#5
#3

The Rest of the Choices.....
Blah!

One thing in life that you have here is a chance to bond with your kids a very special and awesome way!
Music is one thing that they will alway cherish and remember you for ALWAYS!
So as I would say don't let this FADE AWAY!, But Instead Seize this moment and be Instrumental in their life forever!

No Cute · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Leaning toward what you say, GP.

Oh, word missing....ensemble...free...no audition...intermediate ensemble for old ladies and little kids

No Cute · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Matt: thanks for chiming in :) I agree.

Some quick cash is temting, but just my flute won't get me the Grenaditte but with the piccolo, maybe. And a B foot joint....my Miyazawa had a C, which is not popular now.

greenpixie · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Ah! I thought so. Do get into it again. I have been on summer break and working onther things for my PhD so I haven't played since my orchestra concert in May, and I am already missing it. I went to a friend's recital a few weeks ago and I am really missing playing chamber music now too - I play in an orchestra but I haven't done CM in a few years. Do it NC!

If you really need the cash, trade in the picc for cash and trade the flute for one you will be more comfortable with. If cash is not absolutely necessary right now, trade both for the Grenaditte.

No Cute · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:48 PM

I don't want payments on the Grenaditte. That wouldn't be mindful, but I will get specifics. I did love playing it. He did say I should come play a bunch more flutes.

Grenaditte and watersnake...nice thread :)

Euridice · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:54 PM

I'm backing GP on this all the way. I think you should definitely take the opportunity to start playing again! And if it fizzles out and you lose interest (in case you are like me, short attention span and tendency to think about doing things more than actually doing them), then heck! Just get rid of the flute later on! But go for it! Either upgrade what you have or get the Grenaditte thingie.

and yes, coming up with ways to play music with your kids would be great! Is older ds about ready for playing in a band? I started in 5th grade. Clarinet! I remember that first day of band we were all sitting there blasting away making the most horrible sounds on our instruments!! omg.

yyz · Jul 9th, 2009, 08:00 PM

NC,

Get the Grenaditte!

Then,
All In can say is after the rollercoaster high that I'm coming off of and all the playing I got to do I'm ready to go back!
And I will when Colette's friend returns from Taiwan to her home in western Pa.
I may not play as fast as I did in the 80's, but I found I play alot more tastefully.
Also no more jumping off drum risers for me!
All I know once you start up again it will be like a long lost friend that you will never won't to leave be hide again!
And after all the boys don't have to play flute for you to play with them!
Flutes sound awesome in everything from the Hardest Rock to the Greatest Classical!
BTW I love playing it all!
I see a classical guitar for DS#1 and Bass for MM!
what can I say I'm partial to my namesake!

Jul 9th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#601
irainei Kissy Face! Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,167	Whew, lots to catch up on... NC- HUGS just cuz you can never use too many hugs! TL- I can't believe that someone would be so petty as to stoop to that. Be strong, I'm thinking of you and hoping it gets better! I'm excited for this sale that's coming up...hoping that the leathers I want purses in are included...I'm determined not to miss this one! I'm back to normal btw...only because my bday's passed ROFL
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Jul 9th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#606
yyz DH that LUVS Wife! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: The Land of OZ! (Topeka,Ks) Posts: 1,097	Hi all! I'm back from from my adventure to Cleveland! The weather was was great, and the jamming was even better! BUT BOY DID I MISS COLETTE! Look like I got a ton to catch up on. BTW I did take 3 of my Furry Leopard/Zebra bags on the trip and got nothing but complements on my RADICAL taste in Bags! And comments like where can I get one like that! And the funny part of it was it wasn't only my friends wives saying that! Maybe times are changing........ Missed you all!
	__________________ *Matt* *WHO Would Of Thunk ?* *2 YEARS AND 1094 POSTS LATER!!!!* *You Girls Are the BEST!!!!*

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#607
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Yay, Matt is back! Soon I will need bat bag help...rest up...purse work to be done! Can't wait for stories!!!! Hey all, GP especially, I took my flute and piccolo to a flute shop with the intent to sell it, and the guy told me general values and suggested I try some flutes in case I wanted to trade down and get another instrument or two for the boys. (MM now has a recorder and slide whistle...ugh, but how he rocks his slide whistle.) I thought it would be an easy sale, but while there I saw a flyer for a free/no audition (so okay if I suck after nearly two decades of not playing), and I got really excited just thinking about having a chance to play. SOOOOOO...with both instruments, I have several options: 1. Sell both outright. 2. Consign both. 3. Trade piccolo in to have flute worked on, which it needs, new-ish flute for "free." 4. Sell piccolo for quick cash. Trade flute. (Do not intend to keep the piccolo but think I really want to start playing again.) 5. Trade it all for several (as in two or three student instruments) instruments for me and the kids. 6. Trade both for a gorgeous Grenaditte composite flute with offset G. (For those who don't know flutes, someone with osteoarthritis needs a lighter, more ergo style flute.) Such a beautiful rich tone....oh my. So much for mindful and cashing in.
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#608
greenpixie OP Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,011	Soooo do you want the overly-sensible-no-fun advice or the fun-fellow-flutist advice? In all seriousness: personally I do not play my picc all that much anymore either, and if it has been that many years for you I would get rid of it. You will get significantly more use out of a flute. If you need a more ergonomic/lighter flute to play comfortably, ditch the "trade to get flute worked on" option as well. Has your older DS expressed any interest at all in playing flute? If not, I would ditch the "trade for two or three" option as well. Even if MM wants to play it will be several years before he will start, probably more until you and he are sure he will stick with flute, so you can get a student instrument for him later on or just have him borrow the school's instruments until he is sure he wants to stick with it. I would advise going with either selling the picc for cash and trading in your flute for another you are more comfortable with, or getting the Grenaditte you say you love. And a free/no audition what by the way?
	__________________ Last edited by greenpixie; Jul 9th, 2009 at 07:30 PM.

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#609
yyz DH that LUVS Wife! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: The Land of OZ! (Topeka,Ks) Posts: 1,097	*DON'T YOU DARE SELL THEM OUTRIGHT!* Now after voicing my opinion on that one! I like these options in this order: #6 #5 #3 The Rest of the Choices..... Blah! One thing in life that you have here is a chance to bond with your kids a very special and awesome way! Music is one thing that they will alway cherish and remember you for ALWAYS! So as I would say don't let this FADE AWAY!, But Instead Seize this moment and be Instrumental in their life forever!
	__________________ *Matt* *WHO Would Of Thunk ?* *2 YEARS AND 1094 POSTS LATER!!!!* *You Girls Are the BEST!!!!*

Jul 9th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#604
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,012	Thanks LL! I have two M Kors watersnake clutches, so that's the only type I'm very familiar with (although I've petted more than my fair share of python in the Ferragamo store in LV .... ...someday). Good to know it doesn't damage clothes, I think that is my biggest concern. If the bag doesn't hold up I can deal cause it's so inexpensive, if it costs me more in ruined clothing, that will be a problem! Still thinking about it....

Jul 9th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#605
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,012	I found these as well http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...stid%253D11902 http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...stid%253D11902 http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...stid%253D11902 Unfortunately the green and purple are gone.... These end up being $60 more than the BF bag. I like this E/W styling better, but may end up getting the BF bag instead to try out, since the quality is questionable.

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#610
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Leaning toward what you say, GP. Oh, word missing....ensemble...free...no audition...intermediate ensemble for old ladies and little kids
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#611
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Matt: thanks for chiming in :) I agree. Some quick cash is temting, but just my flute won't get me the Grenaditte but with the piccolo, maybe. And a B foot joint....my Miyazawa had a C, which is not popular now.
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#612
greenpixie OP Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,011	Ah! I thought so. Do get into it again. I have been on summer break and working onther things for my PhD so I haven't played since my orchestra concert in May, and I am already missing it. I went to a friend's recital a few weeks ago and I am really missing playing chamber music now too - I play in an orchestra but I haven't done CM in a few years. Do it NC! If you really need the cash, trade in the picc for cash and trade the flute for one you will be more comfortable with. If cash is not absolutely necessary right now, trade both for the Grenaditte.
	__________________

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#613
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	I don't want payments on the Grenaditte. That wouldn't be mindful, but I will get specifics. I did love playing it. He did say I should come play a bunch more flutes. Grenaditte and watersnake...nice thread :)
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jul 9th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#614
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	I'm backing GP on this all the way. I think you should definitely take the opportunity to start playing again! And if it fizzles out and you lose interest (in case you are like me, short attention span and tendency to think about doing things more than actually doing them), then heck! Just get rid of the flute later on! But go for it! Either upgrade what you have or get the Grenaditte thingie. and yes, coming up with ways to play music with your kids would be great! Is older ds about ready for playing in a band? I started in 5th grade. Clarinet! I remember that first day of band we were all sitting there blasting away making the most horrible sounds on our instruments!! omg.
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Jul 9th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#615
yyz DH that LUVS Wife! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: The Land of OZ! (Topeka,Ks) Posts: 1,097	NC, *Get the Grenaditte!* Then, All In can say is after the rollercoaster high that I'm coming off of and all the playing I got to do I'm ready to go back! And I will when Colette's friend returns from Taiwan to her home in western Pa. I may not play as fast as I did in the 80's, but I found I play alot more tastefully. Also no more jumping off drum risers for me! All I know once you start up again it will be like a long lost friend that you will never won't to leave be hide again! And after all the boys don't have to play flute for you to play with them! Flutes sound awesome in everything from the Hardest Rock to the Greatest Classical! BTW I love playing it all! I see a classical guitar for DS#1 and Bass for MM! what can I say I'm partial to my namesake!
	__________________ *Matt* *WHO Would Of Thunk ?* *2 YEARS AND 1094 POSTS LATER!!!!* *You Girls Are the BEST!!!!*

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