So, I got a package today from Dublin. I wasn't expecting a package from Dublin.
It had my name on it, and a phone number that I haven't used in 7 years. So, I opened it.
It was a whistle. I hadn't ordered a whistle. No note, no invoice, just a business card from the maker.
My brain was spinning. Was this an unsolicited sample for review? Did I spoil Christmas by opening a gift early that one of my family got for me? But you'd think a product sample would have a note, and you'd think if someone in the house bought it for me, it'd have their name on it, not mine.
Turns out, it was a Secret Santa gift on another message board I'm on (non-irish music related). I didn't suspect it was a secret santa gift, because the purchase limit is supposed to be $50. But it was...
So, now I'm the proud owner of a new McNeela Setanta whistle!
It's a pretty decent instrument. It's got some of the features I look for in a whistle: Loud, decent back pressure, in tune, very fast action. (I know some of those features will turn others off..but they're what I like). It's a great surprise!
A Christmas Miracle?
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A Christmas Miracle?
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Re: A Christmas Miracle?
How about a random review you lucky duck
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Re: A Christmas Miracle?
Congratulations!
Is it my eyes, or does the tube extend into the window...? Tell us more, please.
Is it my eyes, or does the tube extend into the window...? Tell us more, please.
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Re: A Christmas Miracle?
Not all that uncommon. See MK or Reyburn whistles for similar set-up.TheWanderer wrote:Is it my eyes, or does the tube extend into the window...? Tell us more, please.
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Re: A Christmas Miracle?
Thanks Steve. I'm still very new to this.
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Re: A Christmas Miracle?
Yup...the tube extends into the window and is turned down into the ramp at the end.
I'll write up a review on the whistle when I've spent some more time with it.
I'll write up a review on the whistle when I've spent some more time with it.
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