Orders for reeds, mouthpieces
and other accessories are a daily happening. Mummy always seems busy in the
office invoicing goodies while Alfa sits in front on the computer screen
pretending she knows what’s going on. Mummy was very busy not just with the
everyday things at DR TOOT, but also preparing for our Selmer Night Workshop to
be held on Friday 28th at Lewis Eady. She was busy stuffing “Goodie”
Bags and making sure everything was organised for the big night.
Daddy and Shoko were busy as always getting customer’s
instruments done. Many clarinets came in which kept Shoko very busy and cornets
and saxophones to keep daddy busy. Such
a hive of activity all around. Alfa, I feel just gets in the way. Just looking for attention and food. I made a
point of not getting in the way and making my presence felt in times of stress,
so as to calm the waters. That is my nature.
The days of the week went so fast. On Monday evening, something
out of our routine happened. Just after work, daddy brought out the two cat
prisons with handles out. These are usually brought out when Alfa and I are
going in the car…..to the vets! You guessed it. It was a trip to the new vets
for our vaccinations. I have a feeling that this was because Alfa and I are
staying at some cat hotel on Friday and Saturday evening till sometime on
Sunday afternoon. This worries me. Alfa and I are in great health, although the
vet, at sometime wants to do some dental work on my teeth. I clean my teeth,
but not good enough it seems. Alfa has lots some weight but is still heavier
than me. No surprises there :-)
Friday has arrived. Daddy had a few students doing their
Trinity College exams late Friday morning till early afternoon. I think daddy
gets as nervous as his students do. They seem to all do well. After the exams,
daddy rushed home and helped prepare with mummy and Shoko for the Selmer Night.
As Alfa and I were again not invited, we heard from mum and dad that it was a
great success. About 50 turned up and everyone had a good time. Michael Jamieson,
and Drew Hutchinson were the artists with Evans Chuang on piano. I think Evans has
great taste. He has two dogs and one of his dogs is named Zara. Wow! Two Zara’s
in New Zealand!!!!!
Now I know you are thinking……did we do any sales??? Of
course we did. It’s Zara’s week. On Saturday morning, a gentleman came and
bought a beautiful Yamaha Custom Trumpet for his son. The boy is a very lucky
boy to get such an instrument, but we were told that he works very hard and
deserves this wonderful trumpet. Time for me to relax now. It has been such a
week and its not finished yet. Daddy
with the Howick Brass Band are performing at the RSA tonight in Howick and
daddy even has a tuba solo to play with the band backing him. I love my daddy…..and
yes I am daddy’s girl FOVER !!!
