Rudall Carte’s fifteen comments

update from Beijing: I had a few tunes last night with the local Irish band that I found via the Internet - called Blackthorn. They are a very nice bunch and we had a good time and may yet be able to fit in a few more tunes before I have to go home. more…

Hi cil cre, more…

Re hotels in Beijing: I’ve stayed at this one before and it’s reliable and cheap. - about £6 for a bed in a dorm and about £15-20 for a single room: more…

Sandybottoms - China, yes that’s a good idea. I’m out there for a couple of weeks and will have the flute with me. On past experience I should be able to get a good outer case stitched there (on practically any main street) more…

I’m trying to find a protective case to put around the wooden case that holds my flute. The covers for modern flute cases don’t fit. Without breaking the bank, can anyone suggest alternatives. Dimensions are about 34cm x 13cm x 5cm. Any ideas? more…

Typed in using Windows Chinese IME more…

放屁着在茬子。。。 more…

‘Wong’ 不是北京姓名。这是一个香港的姓名。 🙂 more…

I’m out in Beijing for two weeks from the end of August and will take the flute along if there is any chance of a few tunes. Do you know anyone who would be interested (expat or Chinese, anyone who is into the music) more…

I’m not actually going to Willie Week at all, but just happen to be on the boat from Swansea to Cork on Friday night (2 July), so if anyone else is on the boat I reckon a session in the bar should not be impossible. more…