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Dang it, Dusty, that's not the point, I wanted to see if I could hit the 5000 ! Just think of the excitment in trying to get it 'just right' (a bit like trying to get a very cheap, original 'Thomas', on Ebay !!!)

best wishes

John

(what is it they about 'Great mind's .................?)

John, we must have been posting at the exact same time! You need not join again. You are a super member and already count as 4 or 5 regular members.

We are now six new members away from 5000! Who woudda thunk it? Perhaps we'll hit our milestone on St. Patrick's Day. Look! There's a leprechaun practicing the jig he's going to dance to welcome our 500th member!

Just 6away from 5000 ! Can I join again............?

JohnH

I agree whole heartedly Robin, and add the thought that by and large, the members here are 'Top Drawer' ! The site is almost 100% consistent in its welcoming and encouraging nature, andits apparently endless flow of both information and constructive comment !

JohnH

Thank you all for the very sweet comments of appreciation. It's quite nice.

Thank you all for the very sweet comments of appreciation. It's quite nice.

Benjamin, I like that you took it off the wall and played it. I bet he was impressed!

Speaking of hanging on the wall, I know one at an establishment that I frequent from time to time that has one hanging on the wall. The guy is a guitar player and I think someone gave it to him. For a long time I would go to pay my tab and just strum across the strings with it on the wall. Then a few visits ago, I got brave, took it down from the wall and played it. He didn't mind. It's an eatery, so there is some grime that has settled onto the dulcimer, but it still sounds nice...needs to be cleaned up and played.

Thanks Robin! I'm calling my new original aspic recipe "MacArthur Park Mold" . lololol....

Rob, it only melts if you leave it out in the rain.

LOL, Lisa, does it melt in the dark? Or is it just the sweet green "icing?"

Thanks Robin! I'm calling my new original aspic recipe "MacArthur Park Mold". lololol....

I'm perfecting a brand new aspic recipe for the 5000 member party... mmmmm....

Well, Lisa, I was counting a little on the high side, but I'll bet it's not too far off.

Yes, you sweet, demure, modest little things with your one or two are offset by some of us with a bunch (for now.) LOL

Rob

John Henry, yes I assume your 'mountain dew' guard status is secure- I think it's a lifetime assignment. Just don't fall off your bicycle:

Wow, I can't really believe the average is 10 mtn dulcimers per member. It's probably just the most verbose members who have tons of dulcimers. Quiet modest folk like me have only one or two.

Even tho' I've sold one, I know have at least 20 still. If the average is 10 then that's 50,000 dulcimers floating around out there. And how many more are in closets or hanging on walls that need to be played and have the sweet sound flowing out from them.

Ben ! I did'nt think of including HD's (ain't got enough fingers and toes !!!)

John

No idea, but I own 9 mountain dulcimers, plus 1 hammered dulcimer.

Just a very idle thought, which has bugged me on more than one occasion ! How many dulcimers does 5000 members constitute ? I have in excess of ten so does my son, Geoff Black, John Shaw and Robin Clark! 50 , at least ? , from just a few UK members! And there are , I am sure, other UK/European members who own more than one? And I can't begin to imagine how many our US members collectively own? Any guesses for a total ????????????????

JohnH

Lisa, should we have a party, can you bear in mind that I made Rod a solemn promise that I would give the 'Dew' the attention it deserved, hic ! Can I assume my 'guard status' is safe ? Hic, heave ho me hearties

Yay! 5000...are there really that many people who play and listen to the dulcimer? Beware! We are taking over...we'll blast you out!

5,000 members. Hard to believe even in this world-wide internet "society." Lisa, we appreciate you and thank you, Darlin', for giving us this community!

Wow, dulcimer players must be reproducing like rabbits!

And I think it's appropriate to resurrect this old thread about getting 500 members in which Rod figured so prominently as we reconfigure things for a membership 10 times that level!

Many thanks to Lisa for her vision and continued leadership here and to all the members who share their knowledge and joy of music in such a friendly manner. As I approach the fifth anniversary of the purchase of my first dulcimer, I wonder if I would still be playing without the advice and encouragement from everyone here. Heartfelt thanks to all.

5,000 strong! Let's celebrate!

Contra Dance! I,d love to only Rod has already said that whatever, I,m detailed to sit and guard the Dew , needed someone he could trust,you see.................knew that I would'nt touch it.

How about if instead of a snowshoe, we do a contra dance? Heck, we have plenty of musicians. We gotta work off a few of these calories somehow !

This will be my first party and it all sounds rather delish - is there a dress code - are partners allowed - looking forward to a taste of that mountain dew!

I think if there's snow, we should all go snowshoeing after lunch!

John Henry- can you get hold of some good Stilton?....I can make a mean crusty bread!: