"fiddle tunes are the thread of dulcimer history"
I like that, Robin. And, agree wholeheartedly.
Michael Vickey
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***THREE CHEERS for Robin Thompson !!!***
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Strumelia said:
I never knew Strumelia to get physical like that.Robin Thompson said:PS- Strumelia, your percussive slaps inspired my fat felt pick pounding.
And where else but on FOTMD would one ever read a sentence like that, I ask you?
***THREE CHEERS for Robin Thompson !!!***
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A+A+A+A+A+ 5 Stars, Robin!Thank you for being such a positive force here on FOTMD and ED, as well.Looking forward to seeing you at next year's Dulcimer Days at Coshocton.Michael Vickey
FUNNY songs you sing & play on your dulcimer
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Uncle Ned. Sometimes with "politically correct" lyrics.
900+ Members
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Congratulations, FOTMD and Strumelia!
Looks like we surpassed the 900 mark last night.
Michael Vickey
www.goodfornuthin.com
updated by @michael-vickey: 02/16/19 10:47:53PM
FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !
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Dusty Turtle said:
Yes, Strumelia is a sweetheart!Thanks, Strums for all you do for us.Happy Anniversary.Michael Vickey www.goodfornuthin.com. . . I assume we have simply taken on the personality of our beloved founder, Strumelia, who continues to nurture us with her knowledge and love of traditional music and those who like playing it.
BEGINNERS' OLD TIME JAM – DOWN THE PUB
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Robin, I downloaded your mp3 files, but I don't hear a MD in the mix - mostly banjo - very nice though. Is it the sound on my laptop that is keeping me from hearing the MD?Thanks for posting. I wish you were closer - your group and my band would have fun together!Michael Vickey
800!?!!
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Todd Willsey said:
NOOOoooooo! NOT Wabash Cannonball! Beyuck gack cough, shudders.Better Wreck of the Old 97. Or . . . in this case The Wreck of Old 799 .MichaelThat will be the hook at the end of the song. Sort of like how sale prices always sound better at $7.99 instead of $8.00. Now I have a direction to go with it, thanks. Maybe set it to the tune of "Wabash Cannonball".
800!?!!
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Todd Willsey said:
Todd W,Welcome. You are member number 799.Party time just around the corner.Michaelmy band: www.goodfornuthin.comWhat's the count at? I just joined.
Party Time coming for 700 !!
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razyn said:
That's odd. Today the number is 744. Where did 40 members go?MichaelIt is conceivable that FOTMD will have to squeeze in an 800 Member party before grocery shopping for the big 4th of July cookout. I just peeked, and the number this AM was 784.
Party Time coming for 700 !!
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I will bring fresh red ripe Plant City, FL strawberries from the local market at Zephyrhills. Make some biscuits, too.Michael Vickeyon the road in Florida
If you could only keep ONE of your dulcimers....
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Mary Z. Cox said:
Mary,You are the ONLY other person who has played my D Dorogi.I just found a "T" model Dorogi and it will be waiting for me when I return home.Which of your dulcimers would you keep if you had only one? My guess is a K Simerman.Michael Vickey www.goodfornuthin.comMichael,
This is a very awesome dulcimer--I've heard it and played it. Since you are only keeping one of your Dorogis--maybe I could have your second best? :)
love,
Mary Z
ps. See you on Saturday. :)
If you could only keep ONE of your dulcimers....
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If I could keep only one mountain dulcimer, I would keep my Dorogi D Model dulcimer. Built by Chautauqua County, NY luthier Dennis Dorogi. The D Model is a one-of-a-kind. Incredible sound, perfect intonation and a beautiful wood sculpture.
Party time :)
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folkfan said:
Oooohh! Red Raspberries - my favorite all-time food.You can have my portion of the Evil Shrimp bits and Evil encased-olive Jello Salad, but save me a double portion of that raspberry dessert.C'mon 600.MichaelDeath by Raspberry. I've found out that too much chocolate can trigger a migraine, so I modified my Death by Chocolate. A foundation of raspberry meringue, topped with fresh raspberry sorbet, mounded with raspberry whipped cream and a drizzle of raspberry syrup and a handful of fresh berries tossed on. Sprig of mint for a bit of color.
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
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Are we talking about REAL mountain dew here, or the sweet sugary stuff you buy in the store?The soda pop you don't have to guard on my account. As far as that goes, you can also leave out the seafood items. Wouldn't touch any of it.A good Strumelia bread (oh boy those look good) for sandwiches and some chili and contra dance on a cold night sounds great.Michael
Favorite accessories to go with MD
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Not really an accessory, but for me a necessity: hard shell cases for my mountain dulcimers.Favorite accessory: capo.Michael
The MD that I play most often has turned friction pegs. I have never used anything like a compound nor drops on them and after 20+ years they still work as they should. Every now and then while tuning I do get the "slip past" above or below where the string should be, and the solution is usually just to lower the string tension a lot and bring it back up to tune.If the pegs and peg holes are made to properly fit together, and with the correct amount of pressure on the pegs while tuning, slipping should never be a problem.
400 members coming up..
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24 (glazed) Carrots as a prize for the 400th member, right Strumelia?Michael
A Very Merry Christmas to all my New Friends
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Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and Great New Year to our friends here at FOTMD from a windy and snowy northwest Pennsylvania.
Michael Vickey and Hudson
Epinette des Vosges
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Foggers said:
Unfortunately Deborah is 500 miles away from my place in Montreal. The next time we get together, I'll make a recording of her playing. I wish I'd done so already!MichaelThanks for the info Michael - now can you obtain a recording of her playing it???!!!???
Epinette des Vosges
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Strumelia said:
Lisa,Deborah measured the VSL - 27 inches.MichaelWow, what an instrument! And 8 strings, too.
Do you know what its scale length is?
Epinette des Vosges
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Deborah is away from home right now. She is a professional beer taster (yes, really) and is currently judging at Denver's Great American Beer Festival.As soon as I can, I will get her to measure the string length on the pinette and let you know.Michael
Epinette des Vosges
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My friend Deborah, from Montreal visited recently and brought her Epinette.It's a beautiful instrument that she had made for her by a Canadian builder.
updated by @michael-vickey: 06/11/15 07:21:49AM
Only 10 to go till 200 members
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300 this morning!Break out the bubbly.Congratulations, Strumelia. Thanks for creating the FOTMD site.Michael