<p>Thought I would sign up for this forum as I have been watching it for a while now. My daughter will be attending the Crane School of Music this coming Sept and we are all extremely excited about it. She has been accepted in the double major program for music ed and performance so her plate is going to be quite full. We are from Canada so as a parent it is a double worry for us in that she is not only moving away from home but is moving to another country. Anyway, I may post from time to time but I appreciate watching the comments going by.</p>
<p>Welcome. I’m sure you know there is a whole forum devoted to performance/music types…I never go there since my whole family is tone deaf :)</p>
<p>Welcome, percussiondad. I was in Ottawa recently and enjoyed your city. You’ll like it here at CC even if you only visit occasionally.</p>
<p>My D will also be flying far from home, albeit within the same country. We’ll survive. Somehow.</p>
<p>percussiondad, welcome. As ebeeee says, there is a CC dedicated music major forum here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/</a></p>
<p>There are a number of knowledgeable folks with experiences that may prove useful, as well as students and parents of those currently attending Crane. There’s also a <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/618208-master-list-music-school-acceptances-fall-2009-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/618208-master-list-music-school-acceptances-fall-2009-a.html</a> where your d’s acceptance can be incorporated.</p>
<p>NIce to meet you, percussiondad. Congrats to your D, and I wish you both lots of luck.</p>
<p>Welcome, percussiondad, and congratulations on your first post – as well as on your daughter’s college plans!</p>
<p>I too have enjoyed visiting your lovely city.</p>
<p>Welcome! This forum has been a tremendous help during this freshman year transition. There’s also cooking information and now apparently there are a few gun threads. So, if you want to buy a gun and cook a pot roast at the same time you’re in the right place. It’s a very diverse group! :)</p>
<p>Actually, I’d like to buy a pot roast and cook a gun. ;)</p>
<p>Welcome, percussiondad! It’s always nice to see new posters!!! Although it can be addictive from time to time ;), CC is a wealth of info and opinions, and mostly great people! My kids roll their eyes when I tell them something I’ve found out from my “little friends online”…but they always appreciate the info!!!</p>
<p>VeryHappy, you can do serious (occasionally fatal) damage if you are not properly trained in handling a pot roast. My father still swears my mother’s mishandling of the same is considered a heinous crime. You can also be subject to self-inflicted harm, by dropping a frozen six pounder on your foot for example.</p>
<p>On the other hand, cooking a gun will be at best a culinary disappointment. The cell structure is not easily broken down by traditional dry cooking methods. If forced, slow simmer is your best bet, figure at least 48-72 hours depending on stock material. The man-made stocks are virtually inedible, but walnut will give the broth a nice nutty flavor. Some of the more exotic hardwoods can range from bitter to mellow, even sweet.</p>
<p>Of course, the gun should be empty, (don’t ever broil or roast a loaded one), preferably disassembled to shorten cooking time (parts cook faster), and thoroughly cleaned. Some prefer to leave a light gun oil residue, citing the flavor.</p>
<p>If packed in cosmoline and uncleaned, the broth is greasy, and best refrigerated and skimmed prior to serving.</p>
<p>^^^^ Lovin’ it!!</p>
<p>I’ve heard that gunpowder residue can cause a nasty bout of flatulence.</p>
<p>That’s why you take Beano before, and they’ll be no – gas.</p>
<p>Well, I hope the Percussiondad decides to stick around. In spite all of our silliness.</p>
<p>We try to keep Violadad contained in the music forum, but occasionally he escapes.</p>
<p>(C’mon over and join the fun, percussiondad.)</p>
<p>(ps I’m always a bit envious of those who can incorporate their kid’s instrument into their screen name. My kid plays horn…)</p>
<p>Ill be sticking around, there has to be lighter side to all of this since I know everyone is worrying about how are we going to pay for college in todays economy. It is nice to chuckle once in a while.</p>
<p>binx, some fool left the door open.</p>
<p>For those interested in eating and cooking “outside the box”, there’s the thread here <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/640909-worst-thing-you-have-seen-menu.html?highlight=road+kill[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/640909-worst-thing-you-have-seen-menu.html?highlight=road+kill</a></p>
<p>I may have posted one or two of my personal favorites within.</p>
<p>violadad, this is just a guess, but do you write for:</p>
<p>[Cooking</a> For Engineers - Step by Step Recipes and Food for the Analytically Minded](<a href=“http://www.cookingforengineers.com/]Cooking”>http://www.cookingforengineers.com/)</p>
<p>?</p>
<p>I’m here for the lighter side. The Right Pathers have heard this one, but here is an engineer joke.</p>
<p>Asked if the glass is half empty or half full, the engineer replies, “The glass is twice as large as called for by the specifications”.</p>
<p>Welcome.</p>
<p>^^^^ LOL!! Going to send this to sophomore S2 who’s majoring in engineering.</p>
<p>Hope we haven’t scared off Percussiondad.</p>