As I understand it gold is used as it doesn’t tarnish or corrode - it’s not there to benefit the sound in any way.

That’s a great example.

Glad you made it.

Have you read [“The Day of The Triffids”] ?(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Triffids)

I swear the sound of a spade hitting earth is the Robin equivalent of a drop of blood in the ocean for a shark.

I’m glad the little fella found a great restaurant at your place.