My mother mailed me............

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:46 pm

An accordion! She told me I didn't have anything to do with all my free time, and it would keep me busy. And there it was on the porch when I came home from work. I tried it out-and the bunnies ran and hid! My husband shook his head, and said "Oh no..........." :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:56 pm

chonsigirl;1065454 wrote: An accordion! She told me I didn't have anything to do with all my free time, and it would keep me busy. And there it was on the porch when I came home from work. I tried it out-and the bunnies ran and hid! My husband shook his head, and said "Oh no..........." :wah:

oh no!:yh_rotfl

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:16 pm

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:30 pm

My mother loved the accordian, but she never got around to learning how to play one herself! So guess who got to take accordian lessons, little ol Cars!!! I started lessons at around 8 or 9 and took them till I was around 12. I really didn't like the accordian, but every time I practiced she said I sounded so good that it made her cry! So I didn't have the heart to tell her of my dislike for the accordian. I played at family parties, & picknics, & I always got rave reviews from my "captive" audiance! After 12, I played less & less as I got involved after school with football, basketball, baseball, vollyball, actually anything to not play the accordian!!! :wah:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:41 pm

:yh_rotfl

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:01 pm

cars;1065484 wrote: My mother loved the accordian, but she never got around to learning how to play one herself! So guess who got to take accordian lessons, little ol Cars!!! I started lessons at around 8 or 9 and took them till I was around 12. I really didn't like the accordian, but every time I practiced she said I sounded so good that it made her cry! So I didn't have the heart to tell her of my dislike for the accordian. I played at family parties, & picknics, & I always got rave reviews from my "captive" audiance! After 12, I played less & less as I got involved after school with football, basketball, baseball, vollyball, actually anything to not play the accordian!!! :wah:

Oh my gosh, cars! You would laugh at the books she sent me too-all hits from the '40s and one of Liberace! :wah:

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:17 pm

I think you should record a little something and post it here for us to enjoy...:sneaky::D

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:33 pm

Chezzie;1065490 wrote: :yh_rotfl

Love the cat with the earphones Chezzie.

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:35 pm

Chonsigirl, what fun your mother must be. :-6

Are you an only child?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:51 pm

There are six of us kids, we are still loads of fun when together.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:46 pm

My parents were to poor to get us a Piano so we took accordion lessons. I still remember how to play one. :yh_rotfl

Milly · Post by **Milly** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:49 am

Heeheeeeeee that did make me laugh Chonsi girl....:wah:

So..... have you had a go yet?....:sneaky:

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:17 am

That'll build up your arms Chonsi. Best of luck with it.

I used to enjoy going in the Irish pubs when I was younger. There would always be someone with a piano accordian. They would play while the rest of the pub sang along. Beats tuneless karaoke any day.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:04 am

Ohhhh Chonsi:-4 You make me laugh everyday. Your Mom must be some character...ahhhhh, the hopes we have for our children:-6

I've always wanted to play the button box so I could play in my family's band. But, I haven't even picked up my new guitar yet....someday soon I hope:guitarist It's there calling me.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:52 am

CARLA;1065868 wrote: My parents were to poor to get us a Piano so we took accordion lessons. I still remember how to play one. :yh_rotfl

I learned to play the accordion one year when I didn't have a piano, it was the only instrument in the house. Yes, I could still slowly play it last night, and my son took a turn with it too. :wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:35 am

chonsigirl;1065987 wrote: I learned to play the accordion one year when I didn't have a piano, it was the only instrument in the house. Yes, I could still slowly play it last night, and my son took a turn with it too. :wah:

So we are ready for a "slow" polka. :wah::)