Forum Activity for @hugssandi

hugssandi
@hugssandi
02/07/17 12:13:20PM
244 posts

What are you reading right now?


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I am still reading _Younger Next Year_ and loving it!  Also trying to finish _The Four Agreements_, which I started first....

hugssandi
@hugssandi
01/26/17 06:11:54PM
244 posts

What are you reading right now?


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I have been reading _Younger Next Year_, and it is changing my life!!!  ~and trickling down to my husband~

hugssandi
@hugssandi
01/14/17 03:09:56PM
244 posts

What do you all record with?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

My 10yod has recorded me on my camera.  That's about all I can muster!  LOL!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
01/14/17 02:58:40PM
244 posts

Crock Pot Beer Chicken


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I'd probably drink a little bit, pour a little into the recipe, drink a little more, pour a little more...  SOUNDS DELICIOUS!!!!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
12/07/16 10:38:05AM
244 posts

Christmas songs for seniors?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Bring a Torch is my very, very favorite!  Was "I Wonder as I Wander" mentioned?  OH I have enjoyed reading this and what you are doing!!!!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
12/07/16 10:24:03AM
244 posts



Do you have any pics to share?

hugssandi
@hugssandi
11/19/16 05:09:59PM
244 posts

Playing the high notes well...


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Thank you, Ken!  ~I appreciate you so very much~

hugssandi
@hugssandi
11/18/16 07:20:26PM
244 posts

Playing the high notes well...


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

So as I keep on, I am playing well until the 11th fret.  Sounds out of tune every time.  I think I'll just cut those songs out of my Christmas repertoire for now...  LOL!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
11/18/16 07:15:13PM
244 posts

Offering sympathy to our dear John Henry


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God bless you and yours, John and Paul.  I'm sorry for your loss.

hugssandi
@hugssandi
11/08/16 08:27:24PM
244 posts

Playing the high notes well...


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Thank y'all!!!  SO MANY GOOD THINGS HERE!!!!  Let me read and re-read for awhile...  Y'all are a TREASURE TROVE!!!!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
11/07/16 08:44:50PM
244 posts

Playing the high notes well...


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I am in love with playing the bass string on my Wren Feather Dulcimer!  Somehow it's easier than on my bigger dulcimer and sounds amazing!!!  Still haven't reached upwards of the seventh fret though....

hugssandi
@hugssandi
11/07/16 07:37:54PM
244 posts

Playing the high notes well...


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Thank you, Dan!  I don't seem to get much practice on those high notes until I start practicing Christmas music, and honestly I'm always kinda glad of that!  LOL!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
11/07/16 06:19:42PM
244 posts

Playing the high notes well...


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Is there a trick to it?  Whenever I get above the ninth fret it never sounds so good.  Sometimes it even sounds out-of-tune!  Do you have any tips for me?  TIA!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
11/07/16 06:18:33PM
244 posts

Ocarinas


Adventures with 'other' instruments...

Terry, please share pics of your ocarina when it arrives!  I used to want one very badly, so I will live vicariously through the many vids you will share....  thumbsup

hugssandi
@hugssandi
10/30/16 12:34:34AM
244 posts

Sewers?


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This is awesome!  ~I cannot sew a lick~  Love that this was about sewing and not where human waste goes....  poo blush

hugssandi
@hugssandi
10/17/16 08:50:28AM
244 posts

shallow legged capo


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

LOL~y'all are awesome!  We have a plenty of builders though...  Maybe it's a request someone could fill?

hugssandi
@hugssandi
10/15/16 07:06:43PM
244 posts

My 40 year old box of harmonicas


Adventures with 'other' instruments...

I've always wanted to learn to play harmonica, Bob, and your sharing may just be the kick I need...  Thank you so very much!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
10/07/16 10:46:51AM
244 posts

Owweeee! Finger Health!


Playing and jamming difficulties...HELP ME!

~great question~  Sorry for you pain and hope you find relief!  

I also love the chopstick idea for my little Wren~THANK YOU, LEXIE!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
10/06/16 05:13:37AM
244 posts

Campfire songs?


Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs

I think the "Walker Texas Ranger" theme song would be perfect around a campfire...  :P

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/29/16 12:22:37AM
244 posts

Campfire songs?


Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs

Thank you!  ~now to learn how to read chords~  :/

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/28/16 08:58:14PM
244 posts

Campfire songs?


Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs

Which of the books do you have, Ken and Doug?  LyriChord or Tune Book? 

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/27/16 04:56:52PM
244 posts

Campfire songs?


Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs

This past weekend was our church retreat, and I did get to play for vespers around the campfire.  I played "Awake Harp and Lyre" based on Psalm 108 from Margaret Wright TAB.  A youngun' became my personal music stand, and we positioned flashlights to shine on the music.  The rest of my playing was around camp and campfire during the day, so no issues!  LOVE my little Wren, "Teagan", from Feather Dulcimer!!!!  ~she was quite the hit and is inspiring others to love the md~  

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/23/16 11:43:59AM
244 posts

Please share pics of your homemade dulcimer bags and cases


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

THANK Y'ALL!  Our church retreat starts tonight, and then I will work on a sound clip!  ~still SO HAPPY~  :)

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/22/16 03:55:27PM
244 posts

Please share pics of your homemade dulcimer bags and cases


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions


HA!  ~love how I pictured the dulcimer upside down~  LOL!  That's how I put it in the bag so that the tuners are at the top.  *THANK Y'ALL!*  I am SO HAPPY!!!!!

Jennifer, I know that there were more Wrens being made for etsy, but they found new homes before they made it.  *I think* I read on the fb page that there was on bigger one (Sparrow) that was available....

 

Vlillik, I love the dress material!  ~we make cloth napkins out of all our old dressy things~  :)  I agree that dulcimer people are the very nicest on the whole planet!!!!!


updated by @hugssandi: 09/22/16 04:03:46PM
hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/22/16 03:38:09PM
244 posts

Please share pics of your homemade dulcimer bags and cases


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Here is a pic of my completed bag and my beautiful Feather Dulcimer (a Wren) that I named Teagan.  It means "little poet".  Pictures could never do the artistry and craftmanship justice~she is the prettiest little thing I think I've ever seen!!!  


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hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/21/16 11:55:26PM
244 posts

Please share pics of your homemade dulcimer bags and cases


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Thank you, Vlillik!  My Wren came today, and it is so amazing that I cried when I saw it!  OH I was too busy to enjoy it today, and that was a stinker!!!  LOL!  I also finished my bag (save a button) during my son's PT appointment and at church this evening (SSHHH!  Don't tell!).  The lining is two layers of fleece.  Will try to get some pics tomorrow.  :) 

I was thinking your straps would go all the way around...  Can't wait to see what you come up with!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/20/16 01:55:50PM
244 posts

Please share pics of your homemade dulcimer bags and cases


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Vlillik, I did not expect the square shape and love it!  Beautiful fabric and my favorite green.  :)  ~genius idea~

So last night I realized my liner is longer than what I've crocheted, meaning I could leave it and draw string over it so that it sticks out, or I could cut it down and restitch just a little bit.  Not sure how I will proceed!  I have not crocheted on it more but might be able to while sitting through the kids' storytelling today.  My Wren dulcimer is on its way, so I need to get a movin'!  SO EXCITED!  ~will share pics of both~

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/19/16 09:30:44PM
244 posts

Congratulations, Mark Gilston!


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

*CONGRATULATIONS, MARK!*  ~I cannot wait to listen to all those tunes~  

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/19/16 09:29:41PM
244 posts

2016 National Mountain Dulcimer Contest results


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

WOOHOOO!!!  ~this is wonderful~  Congrats to all winners!!!

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/19/16 09:27:07PM
244 posts

Please share pics of your homemade dulcimer bags and cases


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I cannot wait to see that M.D. case!!!  I finally sewed the inner lining to mine today, but I have not attached it and will also need to crochet a strap and drawstring top....

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/18/16 02:32:14PM
244 posts

the "Millennia Whoop" saturating current popular music


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HA!  ~greatest video everrrrr, Dusty~  :)

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/18/16 02:29:40PM
244 posts

Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.


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Beach pics have a way of making you see what you don't wanna.  :(  This morning I did a 20-minute, PowerFit Harmony workout.

hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/11/16 03:25:22PM
244 posts

Moment with the Master, Warren May!


Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions


Thank you so very much for sharing~I am enjoying this immensely!

 

ETA that was truly delightful!!!


updated by @hugssandi: 09/11/16 03:39:12PM
hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/09/16 07:36:11PM
244 posts

Playing Through and With Pain


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I appreciate the vids!!!  Just watched them, and after the second one?  Well, crap.  LOL!  ~I have work to do~  Especially when I also saw the fretting ones to boot....


updated by @hugssandi: 09/09/16 07:40:41PM
hugssandi
@hugssandi
09/07/16 08:31:08AM
244 posts

Please share pics of your homemade dulcimer bags and cases


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Monica, that's amazing work!  Marg, GENIUS idea and still totally worthy of this thread!

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