Storing the kit
Over the years there has been one familiar message. Received from all levels of authority. Put away your stuff when you’re through with it. I had a very important duty when I was in high school. I had to get all of the percussion stuff from its place in the music room onto the stage on the next floor. A couple of times a week. So many pieces and so much weight. What I learned was that being systematic makes a big difference. Make sure your rug landing space is clear before you try to land a big piece of equipment. And put the large stuff away before you put the small stuff. Right now I’m depending a lot on muscle memory. Something that I have not had to do for most of my life. In the basement there is a full set of drums and on the calendar there are visitors. The two do not mix well. I speak from experience. And so with that in mind this afternoon I went downstairs and put away the toys. The drums. I made sure I had a place for each module and I move them one at a time. No more of these massive take everything in one move. That was another lesson I’d learned through the years. And so within about 15 minutes all of the kit was stowed away. The visitors may be here at anytime. And I do not want to be doing this while they’re upstairs waiting to be greeted. Also, by doing it on a quiet day I can take my time to do it according to my methodology. I do not need a coach at all times. The final motion of rolling up the floor carpet served as a reminder that I had done the job properly. And now I can sit back and relax in spite of the heat. That is the other thing. Summer has returned with a vengeance I probably should turn on the cold air before going too much longer in life.
