Sunday, 7 June 2020

Time keeps on slipping, slipping…..

Hello, again to my devoted public. How are all of you in these trying times? I am fine and I know you all have been very patient in waiting for my words of wisdom and care. I'm sure you didn’t get that last week…..🙀 It was a beautiful morning here in Auckland with a light breeze and a bit chilly. Alfa and I have been hugging the heater in the day time and at night when we sleep, Alfa hops into my bed for warmth. I don’t mind as it keeps me warm and with her extra body fat it’s fine.

Like the title says “ Time keeps on slipping”. It was 3 years ago on Friday that Taka had his first day at DR TOOT. Taka is a very special person in our team and his expertise in his repairs in both woodwind and brass has been greatly appreciated and both the shop and customers have enjoyed. When he is not repairing, he is training Jordan in the art of Woodwind repairs and Daddy teaches in the art of Brasswind repairs. There is always something to learn, no matter how long you have been working. I am always teaching Alfa some basic Life Skills, and some of them she understands. Sometimes..😺

This week has been a short working week at DR TOOT with Monday being Queen’s Birthday. I would like to thank the many cats that sent me good wishes, but I must explain that it wasn’t my Birthday. Thank you all the same. Being a short week meant that I didn’t have the full five days to create and generate a lot of sales. I did however manage to take an order for a new Tenor Sax and a C Clarinet. Not bad for only 4 days. Many accessories too went out the door and repairs were steady coming in.

Things seem to be getting busy with Daddy again. He has been out most of the weekend, rehearsing with the Howick Brass Band. This coming week he will be out on Mondays night with the Manukau Concert Band rehearsing, Tuesday night meeting and Wednesday night with the Howick Brass Band. Yup…it’s all on again!!!!

Well, my fellow fans and followers, it’s time to catch up on some more beauty sleep and concentrate on the week to come.  Be good and safe and I know you are looking forward when we meet again.  😸