The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #92930   Message #1782037
Posted By: Peace
12-Jul-06 - 04:36 PM
Thread Name: Whistle while you work
Subject: RE: Whistle while you work
I find myself whistling the theme to The Bridge on the River Kwai when I'm putting on my bunker gear in preparation for a call. I don't know why. In fact, I didn't realize I was doing it until it was pointed out to me. I guess it makes me gear-up to a rhythm. Soon as I kick off my street shoes, I put left then right foot into the boots. Pull up pants and get suspenders over shoulders. Close front and get clasp in eye hook. Belaclava on then jacket. Four eye hooks then close velcro front. Grab lid and get to equipment floor. Elapsed time to dress about 30 seconds. I find I am always dressed after one stanza of the theme. I think the rhythm keeps me focussed on what I'm doing and the tempo is just right for getting dressed to. I don't especially like that theme music, but since I don't listen to it while I'm whistling it, it doesn't bother me. I do it very softly--almost under my breath. Probably more than anyone wants to know, but there ya go.