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Welcome Jules, by now you will have gathered starting in your later years is not unusual, enjoy the journey and do ask for advice and support as needed 
Jx
Jx
Beginner at 65! Probably crazy.
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What a great idea!
Don't listen to those saying it's difficult. It's just that you will move the goal post as you progress. I started just before I turned 50 and I have now tried to play Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Baritone and even C-Melody. I keep trying with various success but although some self inflicted appraisal tells me I'm not talented, I am stubborn and want to continue learning as I also feel there are progress along the line.
But most of all. It's fun!
There is so much to learn and play with ...
And finally, you have found good company here to walk you through. Provided you understand them... Ils parlent bizarrement!
So welcome!
Don't listen to those saying it's difficult. It's just that you will move the goal post as you progress. I started just before I turned 50 and I have now tried to play Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Baritone and even C-Melody. I keep trying with various success but although some self inflicted appraisal tells me I'm not talented, I am stubborn and want to continue learning as I also feel there are progress along the line.
But most of all. It's fun!
There is so much to learn and play with ...
And finally, you have found good company here to walk you through. Provided you understand them... Ils parlent bizarrement!
So welcome!
kevgermany
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Toi aussi.Ils parlent bizarrement!
Targa
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The first felid originated during the late Oligocene; the first and still the best.Hello
Most people here are from the Middle Paleolithic Period, except for @Targa who comes from somewhere around the Oligocene Epoch, which is considerably older.
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I thought most of us oldies were from the plasticene period (play dough was later).
But they weren't cats yet and certainly not 'cool cats' because they didn't play saxophone!
Jules the Aged
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Thank you SO MUCH everyone for your kind words of welcome and your enthusiasm and encouragement. I've obviously come to the right place to meet people who are helpful and fun to be with. I look forward to keeping in touch in the future.
Thanks once again and very best wishes to you all.
Cheers
Jules (if I could put in one of those little smiley faces I would, but I don't know how to do it so please consider yourselves all smiled at!)
kevgermany
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Above where you type the posts is a set of icons. One is a smiley. If could click on it a set of smileys comes up, click on one, it will be inserted at the cursor.
Targa
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You are, if you look at footage of very early cars when they had the 'ride on mechanic' you will see that even the majority of the foreign manufacturers were rhd.Like, who's driving on the wrong side of the road?
There a good article on that topic here. Keep your swords ready guys!
OMG Can't believe I read through all that when I know all sensible Countries drive on the left..
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Many thanks!Above where you type the posts is a set of icons. One is a smiley. If could click on it a set of smileys comes up, click on one, it will be inserted at the cursor.
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Right there with ya Jules. Into it 3 1/2 months at age 62! Retirement bucket list item. Have a rental also. Our store puts quite a bit of the rental money into equity towards a new sax. Repairs are very expensive, and rookies can make expensive mistakes. Since repairs are included in the rental, not going to buy for a while. Key word here--FUN!!!
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My understanding had been - which that article corroborates - that basically if Napoleon marched through your lands, you ended up driving on the right.OMG Can't believe I read through all that when I know all sensible Countries drive on the left..
I'm sceptical about the horse teams, as they weren't suddenly invented in 1700... but I freely admit, not my area of expertise!
By the way, the use of sesquipedalianisms around here is not compulsory...
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But comprehension is.By the way, the use of sesquipedalianisms around here is not compulsory...
I heard the original reason for driving on the left was in olden times you could get your sword out with the right hand if needed. Not so convenient for left handers like me, probably why we're so few and far between, to say nothing of far out (man).OMG Can't believe I read through all that when I know all sensible Countries drive on the left..
