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Re: National Finals

To: brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: National Finals
From: "Bill Walker" <Walker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2000 16:37:20 -0700
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Alec Gallagher wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Williams <JDW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <brass-band@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 02 April 2000 11:19
> Subject: Re: National Finals
>
> ....did you see a story in
> >the papers the other day about a euphonium player who was facing a 5000
> >fine for practicing to the annoyance of his neighbours.("ALL TOOT MUCH")
> The
> >gentleman  is
> >called Ted Sykes(58) from Lancs and locals claim that his "booming brass"
> is
> >making their lives hell and have persuaded their council to issue a noise
> >abatement order on him. A story to strike terror in the hearts of euph.
> (and
> >bari) players everywhere.  Now that was TRUE.....honest !
>
> Mr Sykes had a letter published in the March edition of BBW magazine, asking
> if anyone could offer any advice on the matter.   I felt that if he couldn't
> work out the obvious solution for himself - i.e. use a practice mute - he
> deserved the fine!
>
> Alec

A persons freedom ceases when it impinges upon the freedom of others.Ancient
Roman Law.
Right on Alex!
BillW


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