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Published On: Oct 05, 2004 09:17 PM
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Published On: Oct 05, 2004 09:17 PM
I was Shy Then!
Thought you might get a laugh out of this story
about one of my
adventures. I ventured off by myself this day.
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adventures. I ventured off by myself this day.
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The Lilly Lake Flute
Story
I find it very interesting how the sound of a flute can echo! I'm always looking for echo'ee places to play. The best was up at Lilly Lake which is close to Lake Tahoe CA.
I took this business trip by myself years ago and brought along my Native American Flute. I had planned to stay the weekend and just enjoy the place and look for echo-ee places to play my flute. I spent all Saturday driving around looking for a place with just the right sound. I have a hard time playing in front of people. My fingers freeze when I do.
I found this beautiful lake up some steep hills and hidden from any main road. It was really beautiful. Walking in and out of the trees with flute in hand I looked for a place to hid and play the flute. But everywhere I went there was a person close enough to see me. I was so shy then! I waited all day till everybody had left this little lake area except for two men in a little rowboat way over there on the other side. I figured they couldn't row fast enough to get to me anyway. (like they were going to beat me up for playing the flute or something!)
Anyway, now the sun was starting to go down behind the mountains surrounding this little lake. Finally, I looked around and walked down to the waters edge and sat on a big rock between the trees. I took a quick look around and saw no cars in the little parking lot behind me and no people. But now it was getting dark and I had to hurry. So I began to play my flute. Oh my god! It was so beautiful. The echos were so perfect! The sound surrounded the lake and trees! It felt like the birds even stopped to listen. I played for a good 10 - 15 minutes without stopping.
Then, I quietly put my flute down and took a long breath. All of a sudden, I heard clapping, loud echo-ee clapping. I turned around and there was a large group of Japanese tourists clapping at me and smiling! It took my breath away. They were smiling and shaking their heads up and down and seemed very happy. I know they loved the music but I couldn't handle it. I smiled, started to shake and practically ran to my car. As I drove I waved to them (they were still clapping) and drove away fast! I still wonder where they came from.
Well, That's my flute story. I was shy then. Someday I want to go back and play there again and be braver!
Love,
Freida
I find it very interesting how the sound of a flute can echo! I'm always looking for echo'ee places to play. The best was up at Lilly Lake which is close to Lake Tahoe CA.
I took this business trip by myself years ago and brought along my Native American Flute. I had planned to stay the weekend and just enjoy the place and look for echo-ee places to play my flute. I spent all Saturday driving around looking for a place with just the right sound. I have a hard time playing in front of people. My fingers freeze when I do.
I found this beautiful lake up some steep hills and hidden from any main road. It was really beautiful. Walking in and out of the trees with flute in hand I looked for a place to hid and play the flute. But everywhere I went there was a person close enough to see me. I was so shy then! I waited all day till everybody had left this little lake area except for two men in a little rowboat way over there on the other side. I figured they couldn't row fast enough to get to me anyway. (like they were going to beat me up for playing the flute or something!)
Anyway, now the sun was starting to go down behind the mountains surrounding this little lake. Finally, I looked around and walked down to the waters edge and sat on a big rock between the trees. I took a quick look around and saw no cars in the little parking lot behind me and no people. But now it was getting dark and I had to hurry. So I began to play my flute. Oh my god! It was so beautiful. The echos were so perfect! The sound surrounded the lake and trees! It felt like the birds even stopped to listen. I played for a good 10 - 15 minutes without stopping.
Then, I quietly put my flute down and took a long breath. All of a sudden, I heard clapping, loud echo-ee clapping. I turned around and there was a large group of Japanese tourists clapping at me and smiling! It took my breath away. They were smiling and shaking their heads up and down and seemed very happy. I know they loved the music but I couldn't handle it. I smiled, started to shake and practically ran to my car. As I drove I waved to them (they were still clapping) and drove away fast! I still wonder where they came from.
Well, That's my flute story. I was shy then. Someday I want to go back and play there again and be braver!
Love,
Freida
Posted: Mon - June 7, 2004 at 10:28 AM