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do not want Avery labels ...

i am inquiring about stick on (proprietary) fret markers pearized or abalone.

I have not used them on a dulcimer. On paper they stay on well so long as the page is not handled multiple times per day. On the dulcimer I would not think there would be any kind of consistent "trauma" to them to dislodge them. When the time comes to remove them permanently some lemon oil will remove the vestiges of the sticky glue.

i need a base, the 1 1/2 fret throws me off would like to mark the third fret.

my concern is do the stickers stay on well?

is there a brand that is better or are they all the same?

i do not want nasty marker or avery labels on my instrument.

Dusty those are some fine turtles.

Avery Dennison, the label company, makes some removeable labels. You could get some and cut whatever shape you want. If you want circles use a hole punch, then use the "waste" dots for your markers.

I agree with Dusty.  If you feel you must use markers,why not use a water-based marker as a temporary one until you learn the frets by sight/feel.  Then you can wipe them off when you feel confident in your playing.

My first comment, @jp, is that unlike chromatic instruments, dulcimers do not need fret markers because the pattern of skinny and fat frets serve as fret markers.  Some of my dulcimers have no fret markers at all and I get by fine.  

Still, some do, and I find them minimally helpful.  And I have to admit that for purely decorative purposes I put small sea turtle inlay stickers on one of my dulcimers:

I cannot remember for sure, but I might have purchased them from Jockomo:  https://www.inlaystickers.com/ .

HI again....

fell out of interest for a while.... i hope it does not happen again.

my tk obrien dulcimer all though it has all the extra frets ie 1 1/2, 6 1/2 etc.

it has no fret markers personally i do not want to ruin the instrument by taking it

downstairs to the drill press ... anyone know of any adhesive Pearlie markers that 

will stay on ? and where to get them.... i am wary of buying from Amazon or Ebay without

knowing what i am getting ... thank you.

jp

Your church is very lucky to have you playing for them Sandi!  And of course it goes both ways- you are lucky to have such and appreciative audience.  

RICHARD!  YES!  That's one of the things that drew me to the mountain dulcimer.  I knew I'd grow with it for my entire life.  <3

I am still enjoying these bamboo noters SO MUCH and cannot thank y'all enough!  I have gone up a sie and am surprised I like that even better.  Will get to play in church on Sunday and can link ya (only to the entire service) if you like.  :)  

Strumelia, you got that right!  ;)

Awwww!  Wish there was a way to get someone in the future related to my present malamutt (husky/malamute mix) as he's got the best of both sets of genes.  How wonderful for you, Patty, to have that relationship to Molly.

Isn't that the truth?, LOL 

Robin-  and maybe again decades later.   

We're all a lot of work until we get potty trained!  haha 

Lucas sure is cute, Patty!  

He is a fun puppy! A lot of work too until he gets potty trained 

Patty!  What an adorable smiley puppy face!  

We've missed our Molly dog and now we have a new addition to the family, Lucas. Guess what? He is related to our Molly. He is 10 weeks old. 

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I can only speak for myself and not all Americans.  I develop swelling about 2 inches across from mosquito bites and they take a long time to disappear, like over a month.  I react to any bug bite.  They love me.  In fact I often say that if a bug is a vegetarian, it will still bite me.  I ended up in the emergency room over a hornet sting.  So, I certainly have not built up an immunity to mosquito bites over the years.

Last year we added a screened in porch to the back of our house and it is wonderful to sit out without being besieged by bugs.  

I haven't heard of the dairy theory.  anyone else have a theory, remedy etc.? Dulcinina

Mosquitoes love me. My body reacts to all types of insect bites to such an extent that when I put on a shirt which had a wasp in it the resultant swelling was the size of a tennis ball. The doctor, who later treated me with steroids, called all the partners in the practice to see it. Mosquito bites are not as bad but nevertheless are a source of great discomfort. So, I have read all I can about how to avoid them.

I have lived and worked in Thailand and must have seen just about every device and method to reduce their numbers. I could write pages and pages about them but for the sake of brevity I will ask just one question about America and its mosquitoes.

None of my Thai family are bitten by them. They walk around the house with legs and arms exposed and never a sign of a bite.  One theory is that their diet is substantially free of dairy products and this makes them unattractive to the nasty little creatures.

My question is - do Americans develop an apparent immunity against mosquito bites over a period of time ? 

Thank you, Skip.
I assumed that screw was just holding the handle and peg together! I tightened that screw and there is plenty of friction now.
Thanks!!

Try tightening the screw on the end of the peg. If that doesn't work, disassemble the tuning machine by remove the screw and carefully removing the handle ant the washers. The plastic disk can then be roughed up with a piece of sand paper to increase friction. Reassemble and adjust.

I am having a problem with my Lynn McSpadden mountain dulcimer model M-12S. One of the high unison string pegs will not hold the pitch. I tune it up, the peg turns and lowers pitch immediately. Is there a way to tighten these pegs? I have attached picture of peg box. Thanks!

I'm really envious of your screened porch, Strumelia.  It does seem to be a perfect place to eat or play music.

I get excited the first time I see English peas at the market. Usually they come towards the middle of summer, but they've already arrived this year.  I used to gather recipes for them, but I've realized that I like them raw better than prepared.  So put away the chips and popcorn. I'm gonna sit right back and shell a bunch of peas!  Yum!

I love Spring... it inspires me to cook more and to prepare healthier food, for one thing.

We have fresh ruby red leaf lettuce growing in the garden now, so making fresh salads is a frequent thing.

Today I'm tying the young tomato plants to their stakes.. they're now tall enough to get damaged in a heavy storm.

Can't wait for corn season.  :D

We are very happily enjoying our new large screen porch we put in last Fall.  So nice to eat outside in the evening by candlelight ... crickets chirping... with not a single thought or care about mosquitos!

I've managed to lose a few pounds during the past 6 months by eating a little more fruits and vegetables, and a little less junk.

Tomorrow morning will zip over to our local fairgrounds for 45 minutes and go for a brisk 2 mile walk before the morning gets too warm.  I'm trying to do this once or maybe twice a week now, just for good measure.  I've learned if I try to do 'too much' I end up avoiding it altogether.  So it's better to keep my goals do-able.  :)

They did a nice job, it's cute! 

This was made for me by OldTyme Dulcimers in north Georgia.  The top soundhole is a little tweety bird

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I'm more of a dog person, but those cats are well done. I can see how you'd love 'em. Is that a Folkcraft?

How adorable!  But I can feel my allergies acting up . . . 

I like my little cats. 

Thank you Jan, they are very comfy!

They fit me perfectly, but I am tall (5'9").

Susie, your gliders look very comfortable!

For me, seat height is key.  I'm fairly tall, but have disproportionately short shin bones.  A child's chair works pretty well for me--17 inches, tops.  Office chairs which can be lowered often work well and they often have arms, which I need for support. My right arm, after complex shoulder surgery, can't just hang free; it has to be supported or it feels like gravity is pulling it out of the socket--very painful).

I have several 3 legged folding stools and an assortment of folding chairs, but my favorite remains my recliner!

Here’s my favorite spot.  I’m pretty jittery so the glider is perfect for me.  The hardest part is trying to be still if I’m making a video, LOL.  

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I keep a drummer's stool in the back of the van in case the venue had no chairs (outside in the park, camping, etc.) 

I have not made the transition to standing and playing as I've been playing for nearly 40 years and just can't find a position where I can still do the technical work.

In my studio I use an office chair that I fitted with "rollerblade" type wheels and removed the arms. Super comfy. I also use a keyboard stand fitted with padding for standing and playing flat.

Nice!!!!