A lot of trial and error

A lot of trial and error occurred during this time. I had to nix several cuts due to Audacity issues (I was using the old version), or straight out anger at the copy. Sometimes you just can't get a proper rhythm.

One of the things I realized at this point is that life gets in the way. Meaning, I had to record a cut, then go back and edit it, and then save it. Trying to remember where I was in the book was just getting too difficult. This is where I'll sanction to write on your copy. If you don't take notes you won't remember!

Here's my next note to Joel (dated May 16, 2010)

Hi Joel,
I'm about a quarter of the way done with recording... I'm home sick
with a sinus infection so I'm taking care of all of the editing since
I can't do much. So, that's my update :-)

On a non-recording note, my workplace has had some big integrity
failures over the past 6 weeks, and my husband I are now seeking
alternate employment. It's most likely that I'll get a job for an
agency that my church runs, as an office manager. It's at a place
called Urban Concern, which is based off of Harlem childrens zone in
NYC. Most of the kids there have one parent, and are afraid that
before they are 21 years old they will be dead because of drug related
activity. So, I may be switching from a mind numbing job to one where
I actually get to serve other people!

That being said, if that's the case, we will take a week off before
starting new job(s). During that week, we hoped to visit Polyface. If
I could guess, I would say it would be the week of June 1st-5th or the
week of the 6th-12th.

Will you be around any of those times for us to come visit? As far as
I'm concerned, we can just come there and walk ourselves around the
place.. I know you're running a farm and a business, and have your own
speaking engagements. But, I wanted to see if there were any times in
there that would be good or bad.

Keep on doing what you're doing!

Theresa

-- End of my message, beginning of Joel's message --

Hi Theresa--

Yes, I'll be here during those times. I'm pretty close to home in the middle of the
summer just because the work load is heavy. July is also when we do our seminarHi Theresa--

Yes, I'll be here during those times. I'm pretty close to home in the middle of the
summer just because the work load is heavy. July is also when we do our seminars.

So yes, please come by. As your schedule formalizes, give us a heads up so we
know what you're planning. I'd love to see you.

Best,

Joels.

So yes, please come by. As your schedule formalizes, give us a heads up so we
know what you're planning. I'd love to see you.

Best,

Joel

A quick note, including thank yous!

Well, if you've ever put your mouth to a microphone, you know about popping. Popping p's, s's that sound like snakes, etc. I started recording, and realized that with how INCREDIBLE the microphone is, you were going to be able to hear every single noise I make!

Well, where do I get a damper. I asked a couple of folks at work how much this costs, and where I can buy one. Doug Hare, and Quikson D both suggested that I use panty hose pressed into a loop. Did it work? Yes. Did it work well? Not really. Did I still have to sit there and take every single popped noise out of the recording. Yes.

Would I have bought the damper if I had more money... probably. Ah well. Vince drew me a melancholy award for all of my hard work on the book.

Pictures of the home made damper, melancholy award, and other fun pictures will be posted here.