Handling a horn (was: [TPIN] Monette for sale)

[Gregory Curry]

<<< Doc D'Errico wrote:  So...  What *IS* the correct way to pick it up 
and hold it?>>>

This discussion of employing correct horn 
lifting/holding/putting-or-not-putting-on-a-stand has reminded me of 
Leon's (RIP, brother) remark about those of us who spend so much time 
and energy worrying about issues not directly related to making a 
beautiful sound. Who's having FUN?
I am careful handling my horns, but life leaves marks. All my horns 
look like they have lived, and not just to win beauty pageants. Anyway, 
with me holding it, no horn would stand much chance of winning 
anything....
Saturday morning, must be time to honk awhile. Maybe I'll even make 
some beautiful sounds, uh, after the lip slurs and pedals.
Peace,
gc, who doesn't worry about parking lot dings on his 16 year old 
toyota, either

Democracy passes into despotism. Plato