Organ Donor Week
Grandad April 8th, 2008
Was last week Organ Donor Awareness Week? I wasn’t aware of that.
It’s a pity, because I always wanted an organ.
When I was a kid, I was sent for piano lessons. I hated them. I despised them.
But I was forced to go.
In the end it was too much and I dug my heels in. There was no way I was going to turn into a Liberace.
So I took up the guitar and taught myself.
I enjoyed that, and played in a few folk groups and traditional groups. It was great craic. But that’s another story.
The one instrument I always wanted to play was the organ. I’d be too shy to practice in a church, and anyway if I entered a church, God would probably smite me with a lightning bolt.
So I need one at home.
So - has anyone got an organ they want to donate? It’s a good cause.
Or am I too late?
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Have you not got enough pipes to make your own?
Grandad,
They can be difficult to work with and can become very temperamental (and that’s just the organist).
Would you not start with a nice tin whistle instead? You could learn a couple of tunes with which to lure tourists.
A pill called Viagra,will help you play your organ!;)
Grannymar - An unusual idea? But I have other uses for them….
Ian - Now there’s an idea. I could make a killing on O’Connell Bridge?
Popeye - I don’t need no Viagra
Gutten Morgen, Morgan. Eine organ, in the morgue Anne.
I’m not really into donations but I’ll trade you one eyeball (in perfect working order) for a clean liver (i.e. not yours, grandad).
My own liver has seen better days and I always wanted to look like a pirate, any takers?
Hey GD i have an idea for a meme?
I reckon you’re a harpsichord man!
The harpsichord family includes smaller virginals (as quoted from Wikipedia!) - might be the one for you!
H - I would love to oblige, but there’s only one bit left that 100% and I’m not parting with that. Anyway, I already have two eyes. What would I do with a third one?
Popeye - Go on then. Let’s see what you’ve got.
Paddy - Funnily enough, I also had a hankering for a harpsichord. For a start, I think it would be a great instrument to play rock on? I fancy myself as a plucker!!
How about if I donate Bertie? He’s a total organ.
EMum - You’re on! Can he find his own way here?