Ho ho, very funny post! Cool followups!
If anyone wants to send me a subtle message about spending time with the family instead of with music, that message usually comes to me post facto and I have to figure it out. I have learned to make sure no-one else wants to use the room for something else instead. Usually the something else is TV (I hate TV!) but it can be massage (not of me), bottle parties (I get to pick up the glasses), sleepovers (that Eek! moment when I open the living room door), reading ("If you're going to listen to music I'll go and read somewhere else.") and the good old "We haven't had anybody over to visit since I was pregnant."
When I get my turntable back I think I'll propose a vinyl party. That might kill both that last complaint, and actual loud conversation during the visit.
If anyone wants to send me a subtle message about spending time with the family instead of with music, that message usually comes to me post facto and I have to figure it out. I have learned to make sure no-one else wants to use the room for something else instead. Usually the something else is TV (I hate TV!) but it can be massage (not of me), bottle parties (I get to pick up the glasses), sleepovers (that Eek! moment when I open the living room door), reading ("If you're going to listen to music I'll go and read somewhere else.") and the good old "We haven't had anybody over to visit since I was pregnant."
When I get my turntable back I think I'll propose a vinyl party. That might kill both that last complaint, and actual loud conversation during the visit.