Any smoking whistlers?

Post by **Nanohedron** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:20 pm

Just checked Roget's online thesaurus for "beery". Nada. Hmph. Some thesaurus.

Whistling Willie · Post by **Whistling Willie** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:32 pm

I quit smoking 3 days ago now,most of the time it's ok,just now and then I get the urge which I have been able to resist,so far.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:14 pm

Whistling Willie wrote:I quit smoking 3 days ago now,most of the time it's ok,just now and then I get the urge which I have been able to resist,so far.

God bless you, that's a very difficult thing to do (quit smoking). I hope you're successful!!

izzarina · Post by **izzarina** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:49 pm

Nanohedron wrote:pixilated

Aww...that one sounds so cute! Kind of like "twitterpated" or something. The next time I'm 3 sheets, I'm going to tell everyone that I'm pixilated instead.

Oh, and I don't smoke. I did for a while, and I've been known to have the occasional cigarette when I am tremendously stressed, but other than that I don't.

Dave Parkhurst · Post by **Dave Parkhurst** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:02 pm

Just what do you think killed Glenn Schultz?
Dave

Screeeech!!! · Post by **Screeeech!!!** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:56 am

straycat82 wrote:I apologize, and although this may sound wishy-washy to some, I had actually intended to quote Mitch's statement.

It's not wishy washy to me, i've done a similar thing myself quite recently on another forum.

straycat82 wrote:I personally do not see any difference between a baseball player using steroids to boost performance and a musician smoking something to "heighten the senses" or whatever the substance in question may do.

The difference is that music is not a sport. I'm not competing against anyone. I'm doing my music in my way. I smoke pot occasionally because i like to explore certain aspects within my art that appeal to me, not to get one up on other musicians.

And sports have rules that competitors are to follow, to use performance enhancing drugs is cheating if it's against the rules. There aren't any rules as to how i should learn, create and perform my music, so therefore no cheating.

And to smoke a little pot to heighten the senses is no more lame than drinking a cup of coffee to wake you up in the morning.

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:01 am

I don't smoke, and never have, but likewise I don't have great lungs, so I still can huff and puff when I play.

In The Woods · Post by **In The Woods** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:23 am

I smoked until about 16 years ago. REAL cigarettes (anything without a filter), cigars and pipe. I was having a good time with the stuff until I started getting sick regularly, and came down with one of those coughs that keep on until you gag. I decided that it was time to quit and I've stayed quitted to this day. Haven't had the urge to smoke. I think I'm allergic to tobacco smoke now. The cough took another six months to subside.

I also had an incentive to stop besides my health, although that's a major reason, for sure. I took up the Highland pipes about the same time, and I couldn't smoke and play the pipes, too. I'm still playing the pipes, but I'm smoke free. Anyone who can stop has my admiration. It's easy to stop in one way; I did it many times, as Mark Twain said.

Anyway, if you CAN stop, you'll be that much farther ahead.

With best regards,

Steve Mack

Sylvester · Post by **Sylvester** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:27 am

In The Woods wrote:I took up the Highland pipes about the same time, and I couldn't smoke and play the pipes, too.

Why...? there are lots of holes in the chanter to insert the cigarrette

Frederik Meesters · Post by **Frederik Meesters** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:37 am

I was suprised when i saw John Mc Sherry smoking in the interview with Phil Hardy. http://kerrywhistles.com/dl.php?group=5#

I guess he has a big long capacity or is not a regular smoker.

Sliabh Luachra · Post by **Sliabh Luachra** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:43 am

Coffee is my only remaining indulgence in this world. Quit drinking 17 years ago, quit smoking 10 years ago, and then 7 years ago, and then finally a year ago. . .

Mark

CelloDog · Post by **CelloDog** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:15 am

Any of us "nonsmokers" who have spent time in smoky pubs, clubs and bars have consumed more nicotine than we'll ever know.

BTW: I hate to see anyone attacked for being open about their experinces and lifestyles as they relate to the whistle. Mr. Screeech! isn't the first to make the connection between cannabis and musical sensitivity. Is it delusional? Who knows (ask Bob Marley). I'm guessing it had something to do with DADGAD guitar tuning.

One of my favorite singers used to perform totally baked and she was wonderful (couldn't follow a set list though)

. Takes all kinds.

I don't smoke anything anymore.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:37 am

Dave Parkhurst wrote:Just what do you think killed Glenn Schultz?
Dave

This hurts so much because it is 100% true.

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:39 am

Dave Parkhurst wrote:Just what do you think killed Glenn Schultz?
Dave

Indeed, and let that be a warning to all whistle makers out there who are also smokers - you know who you are

Loren

Joseph E. Smith · Post by **Joseph E. Smith** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:21 am

Whoa, have I just stumbled into an ALA/AAA meeting or what?

Everybody knows smoking will kill ya in time, but everybody has the choice to heed that bit of info, or not, as they see fit. The same goes for those who use recreational substances.

So what is the big deal?

I will agree that second hand smoke is nasty and just plain rude and inconsiderate. For that reason I do not smoke in my home... neither my wife nor my dog are smokers.

As for the usage of recreational substances, whose business is it, really?

It's all about choices here folks. Choose your own path, and allow others to choose theirs.

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