As I understand it, Gorilla snot is a form of rosin, so I guess a cake of rosin made for use by violinists would work too. I'm certain they will have that at my local music store. There is a pretty interesting entry for Rosin, which includes the many uses of rosin in our lives, on Wikipedia. If you’re interested.
(I am finding that as I improve my grip on the bones, there is considerably less slippage.)
William, Great idea. Do you have any photos you can share of one of your boards?
Cynthia, I've been to your part of the country, and a chainsaw is a must-own item for sure. Beautiful country!
What a great idea Robin! My Snark clip is always slipping off the tuning head, and it's in the way of the middle string tuning knob. It has been quite annoying. My dulcimer has flower petal sound holes, so the Snark won't sit in any of the sound holes. I popped the clip off, and left the Snark "stem" attached to stick into one of the sound holes. It doesn't lay flat, but won't fall off because the stem is in the hole. I compared the tunings of each string at the tuning head, and the sound hole, and it is the same. Thanks for a great idea that ends my tuning frustration. 
I loved it Cynthia, I really did. Thanks for sharing.
Good idea Lisa, that sounds like a much easier way to obtain beeswax (and apply it) than I had imagined. I remember seeing beeswas candles at the farmer market... Thanks!
Novel idea Ken! Seriously, I’ll check the honey stand at our farmer’s market.
Just oredered a second pair of bones, went for the Minstrel style teak bones. Starting to rock the right hand, need to bring in the left. 
p.s. Lisa, where is a good place to get beeswax?
I got my bones in the mail yesterday; as I had hoped they are pretty mellow. Haven't had time to revisit Dom Flemons videos so I can start out right, but of course I have been "playing" with them. My ring finger bone keeps sliding down...but I have managed to do some clacking. It seems like the less I concentrate on them, the better I do. I tried them out in the car this morning, to the radio, and actually managed to hit a couple of beats on Hotel California. Fun times!
Bob, before you ask, I am not ready to make a recording or produce a video. 
I read walnut bones have a mellow sound. So that's the wood I picked. We'll see.
One pair to start. I don't want to get two pairs the same, and since I won't be able to play with both hands in the beginning, I thought I'd wait to decide what to get for my second pair. But I would really love to eventually play with both hands.
There may be a song about a banjo playing repo man... 
Great video Lisa, thanks for sharing. Very interesting repo banjo. I love how Dom points out that you can play along to any music on the radio. I already do that with my empty hand, while driving. My bones should arrive tomorrow. Can't wait!
Marg, we all have something to learn, no matter where we are on this journey. 
Wout, just a little American humor, not unlike our Smileys. 
Robert, you are chock-a-block full of creative homemade, money saving ideas. Made any instruments out of reclaimed wood yet? 
Gotta love the bones playing hamster! We should name him. Izzy Bones? Bubba Bones? Hamsta Bones? Bones being his surname, of course.
Lisa, you got me going. I ordered a classic style set made of walnut; I was looking for a mellow sound. I'll keep y'all posted on my progress.
Dom Flemons is one of our own, Durham, NC based member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. I was hoping they were going to be at this year's Wide Open Bluegrass Festival in Raleigh, but no. I'll have to settle for Alison Krauss & Union Station! 
D, I don't worry about asking too many questions on FOTMD. If there ever was a place where you can put yourself out there, and get opinions and advice from seasoned players, this is it. 
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones
Oh hear the word of the Lord
Ken, I'm going to follow you,get get the details. Thanks!
Charles, I got my Bing picks yesterday. So far, I like the Ultra Lite best. Hoping to pick up a red Herdim at a workshop I'm attending at the end of August.
D, you ask such good questions. I can't wait to see some answers to this one. 
Strumelia has an excellent video on her blog about how to attach a strap to the head of the dulcimer, if you don’t have a button, or don’t want to add a button.
http://dulcimer-noter-drone.blogspot.com/2010/02/video-tips-for-beginners-home-made.html
Charles, looks like you know your picks. Here's the description for the rest of you FOTMD who may be interested, and don't already know:
WEGEN BG100 PICKBLUEGRASS, WHITE, 1.00mm - Set of four. A standard shaped flatpick with dual beveled-edge tip for right handed players. Has 9 holes in a diamond pattern for grip. Bluegrass players (and anyone else who craves a thick plectrum) - this pick is a must have! The ultimate in control!
My friend gave me this pick awhile back. I really hated it, it’s thick, and doesn’t bend at all. Now that I’ve been practicing new techniques I’ve learned from this forum, I’m really starting to like it. Does it look familiar to anyone? It’s equally as thick as a quarter.
Heather, that is hilarious! I can so picture it because my Labradoodle likes to play the "squeaky" too!
Now that's a vieable pic, and not too shabby of a dog either!
BTW, while I do know a little about a lot of things, I’m not a FOTMD site moderator. I’m just a naturally helpful person. 
But please don’t hesitate to go to the “Ask the Moderators” area and, well, ask away anytime!
Click on the "Embed Local Media" icon in your msg., right next to Mr. Smilely. You will then see the dropdowns.
Okay, if we don't hear from you in 10 minutes, we are sending in the troops.
D, when you upload a photo you can pick a different size from the dropdown. Play with it. If you don't like the size, or location of the photo. click on it in your message, and try again.
So definitely not a pet, but PROOF that those rascally squirrels are stealing my tomatoes!
Ken, update on the peacock quills: They flake a little when used, leaving a kind of gorilla dandruff situation on the fret board. I'm guessing that is what you were referring to when you wrote that they are not particularly strong? Oh well, I'll have to go to the next local turkey shoot and git me some quills.
P.S. for those of you not familiar with a turkey shoot, real turkeys are not shot, just targets. At least in the NC where I live... 
Charles, I just ordered some V picks, Bing Ultra, Bing Lite, and Tremolo Round. I've been using a yellow Herdim, but it's too soft for me. Which is harder, the red or blue Herim, do you know?
