As many of you know, Devondancer and her husband died last summer in an automobile accident, in the UK. Lesley was a very special person. Her story can be found in the Poststructural Pub. Some time before Lesley's death, her husband gifted her with an O'Riordan D/C Traveler set - two tubes - one mouthpiece, purchased from Doc Jones at the Irish Whistle Store. The D quickly became her favorite instrument. We had so many discussions about that whistle...
After their death, I was honored to be sent the C whistle, by one of Lesley's relatives. The D tube was not located, and after a lot of searching, is now assumed lost.
My first thought was to contact Pat O'Riordan. I learned from his daughter that he was no longer making whistles, but that she would let him know of the situation. I received no reply from Pat, and when I tried further communication, found his email account had been closed. I phoned a few weeks later, but his number had been disconnected. My hope is that my friend remains in good health.
Doc Jones suggested I ask one of the fine whistle makers out there, to make a D tube, for the instrument. A fine idea, but I am not ready to go there, yet.
PhilO suggested I let you know of the situation, in the belief that one of you might be able to help.
I hold out hope that there is a Traveler set D tube somewhere, looking for a home. I so wish to be able to honor Lesley by playing her D/C set in performance here, across the pond. If any of you have any ideas for me in this endeavor, I would appreciate a contact. Or, if you know of a person with a Traveler D/C set D tube not in use, please let me know. (Yeah, I know... However, I must try...)
Thanks, and best to all on an incredibly cold and windy Pennsylvania evening.
Byll
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Byll,
I did not know Lesley, but know that she passed as the result of a tragic accident. I also know from past posts that you were friends. I am sorry to hear that the D tube of the O'Riordan set that once belonged to Lesley is assumed lost. I also find it very touching that you seek to honor her with a musical performance played on that whistle. I wish you luck in finding a D tube for the whistle.
It truly is unfortunate for those who fully appreciate Patrick O'Riordan's skills as a maker of fine whistles that he has retired. Pat certainly deserves his rest and our respect for the fantastic instruments he crafted for so many years.
Sincerely,
Cayden
I did not know Lesley, but know that she passed as the result of a tragic accident. I also know from past posts that you were friends. I am sorry to hear that the D tube of the O'Riordan set that once belonged to Lesley is assumed lost. I also find it very touching that you seek to honor her with a musical performance played on that whistle. I wish you luck in finding a D tube for the whistle.
It truly is unfortunate for those who fully appreciate Patrick O'Riordan's skills as a maker of fine whistles that he has retired. Pat certainly deserves his rest and our respect for the fantastic instruments he crafted for so many years.
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Re: Help in restoring Devondancer's favorite whistle
Byll,
Thanks for the update on Pat O'Riordan. I hope he is well.
I don't happen to have a Traveler D tube. Lesley and I exchanged emails on DIY whistles making - and had a few laughs as well. If you get to the point where you want to try to have another D tube made, keep me in mind.
Stay warm, Byll.
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Thanks for the update on Pat O'Riordan. I hope he is well.
I don't happen to have a Traveler D tube. Lesley and I exchanged emails on DIY whistles making - and had a few laughs as well. If you get to the point where you want to try to have another D tube made, keep me in mind.
Stay warm, Byll.
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Hi Bill,
Add me to the list of possibilities. Lesley was a good friend and wonderful person who touched many hearts...mine deeply, too. I know we'll meet again.
I thought of you yesterday but got lost in my own activities and forgot to post. Happy belated!
Mack
Add me to the list of possibilities. Lesley was a good friend and wonderful person who touched many hearts...mine deeply, too. I know we'll meet again.
I thought of you yesterday but got lost in my own activities and forgot to post. Happy belated!
Mack
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I sadly had missed the news about Lesley,how very sad.
lesley was a very special person and we also had exchanged a few
home made whistles.
I had kept all her poems she wrote while she was very ill,
truly wonderful.
Nick
lesley was a very special person and we also had exchanged a few
home made whistles.
I had kept all her poems she wrote while she was very ill,
truly wonderful.
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Re: Help in restoring Devondancer's favorite whistle
Like narrowdog, I hadn't heard of Lesley's death -- haven't checked in here often in the past year. I'm honored to have one of her original music compositions. She was talented, sweet, amazing person.
FWIW, Byll, Lesley's D/C set could be missing in its entirety. Lesley also had a C Traveler single whistle that she had purchased from me in 2009.
FWIW, Byll, Lesley's D/C set could be missing in its entirety. Lesley also had a C Traveler single whistle that she had purchased from me in 2009.
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jKrazy: Wow. Out of the blue... This would explain a few anomalies in the situation that have made no sense in the lost whistle tube situation, right from the beginning. Thank you so much for your information. I have passed it along to my friends in the UK. I am in your debt.
Best.
Byll
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Byll, I'm glad to have helped in any way. Perhaps Lesley somehow managed to give me a nudge to pass that info along to you. Hope your friends will be able to find the set for you. If you don't have a copy of her song "Walking in Peace", I would be happy to share mine.
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