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@strumelia • 6 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How are you dealing with the HEAT WAVES?":

"Our little NY village was hit hard by a violent storm late thursday night. It knocked down many trees and power lines, torrential rain and high winds... but..."

@homer-ross • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How are you dealing with the HEAT WAVES?":

" Very hot in NC as stated below...we are blessed with AC. But hearing reports of many in the central part of NC without power and may be so for days. "

@homer-ross • an hour ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @richard-streib: Happy Birthday America

@strumelia • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Happy Birthday America":

"Yay... America's founding fathers and founding principles. I was 22 and living in NYC during our country's 200th birthday celebration in 1976. It was..."

@richard-streib • an hour ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Happy Birthday America":

"Happy 4th everyone. Stop and think about the greatness of this nation, its founding principles, and its past statesmen and heroes. And be thankful for all of..."

@ken-longfield • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"I've purchased rolls of music wire from Howard Piano Supply and Mapes. I also found a company out west (Washington or Oregon?) that supplies harpsichord wire..."

@john-petry • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"I was able to make a string set for a "mizrabli tambur' , a very long Turkish instrument. String lengths over 65 inches. And don't get me started on the..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"I know all about 6'+ VSLs, having made "Uncle Eddie", the 8' long dulcimer! When you go THAT long, string THICKNESS becomes an issue as well! I bought the..."

@shopdad • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"John, I looked on that site. That's a good price for strings. Unless I start making 6 ft. VSL dulcimers, it would last me a lifetime."

@john-petry • 11 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"Having done hundreds of refresh, rehab, and restorations... it only made sense to make my own. Buying in bulk spools, and hand twisting loops. Nice company..."

@strumelia • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How are you dealing with the HEAT WAVES?":

"Nate:...Cooling towels, shade hats, plus light colored, breathable, and wicking clothes... Good pointers Nate. Umbrellas are good too, as are the new..."

@nate • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How are you dealing with the HEAT WAVES?":

"My cats are staying nice and cool thanks to the ac units, while I'm stuck outside working and relying on good old latent heat of vaporization to cool myself...."

@richard-streib • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How are you dealing with the HEAT WAVES?":

"I am so thankful for air conditioning. Here in NC they have predicted highs 5 days in a row above 100. Heat index in a nearby town today was 113. Ours is..."

@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How are you dealing with the HEAT WAVES?":

"We don't have air conditioning in our house. We have a dehumidifier in the basement and run fans in the downstairs. A couple windows are open upstairs...."

@wally-venable • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to dehumidify":

"Is there any more reason to worry about the effect of humidity on wooden musical instruments than the effect on wooden furniture? Humidifiers and..."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to dehumidify":

"Most of the time I don't worry about humidity. It does get humid here in the central Pennsylvania ridge and valley system. We live in a valley about 40 feet..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to dehumidify":

"For temporary use, one could probably throw a few "Desi-Paks" in the instrument case, such as can be seen when electronic items are first unpacked. Just a..."

@lilley-pad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to dehumidify":

" luckily we don't have to worry about it here in the San Francisco Bay Area I was just curious how they deal with it Back East. The humidity back there..."

@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "How are you dealing with the HEAT WAVES?":

" Wow it sure is HOT out there!! I'm blessed to have AC at home, but i did have to drive to the PO and the bakery today... I'm surprised the car was not..."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to dehumidify":

"John, if you live in a really humid environment, the easiest thing to do would be to get a room dehumidifier. My father uses a couple in the basement of his..."

@lilley-pad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "How to dehumidify":

"Hello out there, another dumb question. Just curious how do you people back east deal with the high humidity and your instruments? I have noticed on the..."

@phil-myers • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"I use Strings and Beyond. Great customer service! Guitar Strings and Beyond - Buy Guitar Strings Online and Save!"

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"Yes, I have used Folkcraft also. I use them for tuners as well. Great people to work with also."

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"I use Strings by Mail. Always had rapid, reliable service. All brand name strings for any instrument. "

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":

"I buy strings by the dozen from Folkcraft."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Sources: strings in bulk":

"Where to members buy strings in bulk now that Juststrings.com is no more?"

@john-c-knopf • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Psalmodikon":

""Blott En Dag!" Beautiful! Such a comprehensive overview of the psalmodikon and its construction. Thank you for this, Alex."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @alex-lubet: Psalmodikon

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Psalmodikon":

"Thanks for sharing that video, Alex. It is much more thorough than some other psalmodikon videos I've seen. Are you familiar with this website ? Ken "The..."

@alex-lubet • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Psalmodikon":

"I found this interesting:"

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @wendell-whitcher:

"Welcome Wendell Whitcher to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Its great to have you join. Sounds like you have made a good start on your dulcimer journey...."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dawson:

"So glad you joined, Dawson. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Best wishes on refinishing and selling those 40..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @wendell-whitcher:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Wendell. It is good to have you aboard. There is a great deal of information and resources here. Have fun exploring this site. If you have..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on collection of folklorist Ellen Stekert:

"Great stuff! Thanks for sharing it with us Robin. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Bowing box dulcimers

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