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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!
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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!
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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!
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We're on the countdown to how many members now? Would that be 5,000? :) Yay, FOTMD!
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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
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John Henry said:
Now wait a minute!..... so where is Rod gonna be while you are stuck 'guarding the dew'?(and hey you don't have worry about ME trying to steal any of that stuff, for sure!) LOL! =:-SContra 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.
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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. Strumelia said:
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 !
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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 !
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Rod, set the table, only 10 more new members and the party will begin. :)
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I'm brushing up on my dance moves...
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casual dress.. and yep partners are welcome we area family after all... I'll share a little of my dew with ya.. Liz (Elizabeth) Thacker said:
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!
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How much weight will I gain from this virtual meal? Will the pounds be "virtual"? :)That bread is BEAUTIFUL!Put me down for molasses cookies and chewey oatmeal craisin cookies.
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No problem with the Stilton Strumelia, tho' I,m going to have to bring beer as well cos' it suits the Stilton better than the cider. I,ll pass on the shoeshoeing: I'm going to have to use a dogteam to get the Stilton if the snow we have over here keeps falling! That bread looks good..... Strumelia said:
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!:
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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!:
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I am going to plump for something simple, some mature Cheddar cheese( its just down the road from me) some scrumpy (Cider) and crusty bread with freshly churned butter. Maybe some scones and Devonshire cream as well. I,ll share/swop tho, should anyone want to? JohnH
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Ken, I want to sample everything!Although I know beggars can't be choosers, I have one teeny-tiny request: could you leave out the hominy? :)
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Well, The Kilted Cook (my professional alter ego) will certain cater this shindig. I've got a 100 year old recipe for crab cakes that are to die for. I do Kahlua Pulled Pork (Hawaii'an style) and Texas BBQ Beef Brisket. Hand made cole slaw with two cabbages, jicama and daikon as well; also ranch-style BBQ Beans. Basil-Mango Shrimp Cocktails. I've also got a couple of really great vegetarian dishes (that are not stuffed portobellos!) for the true vegetarians - Southwestern Succotash with black beans, hominy, corn, squash and more; and Vegetarian Hash - a variety of shredded vegetables griddle-fried together with herbs, spices and EVOO.
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I think I'll bring Gelusil this time.
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Mmmm, genuine Southern Ontario butter tarts from me ... and perhaps one of our BC members can bring in some Nanaimo Bars. Rod Westerfield said:
So all we have to bring are deserts.. and of course what ever else you want to bring.. you know this group.. they eat anything..especially Jim, Randy(sorry no bones), Andy, and many others.. of course I'll do my part.. :)
oh yeah we need drinks as well... I have ordered a 55 gallon drum of Mountain Dew.. just thought I'd share this great news...
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SPECIAL NOTICE...I just received an email this evening... seems word is spreading about FOTMD and how it is growing.. I got an email from the SBBMDPS... (Spider Bite the Baby Mountain Dulcimer Preservation Society) their board has approved to fund the main food for our 500 Member Party, here is the menu..they approved a BBQ meal for us..Pulled Beef and Pork with BunsCole SlawBBQ Beansand for appetizersCrab Cakes and Stuffed Shrimp, plus chips etc.. for those that don't like seafood..So all we have to bring are deserts.. and of course what ever else you want to bring.. you know this group.. they eat anything..especially Jim, Randy(sorry no bones), Andy, and many others.. of course I'll do my part.. :)oh yeah we need drinks as well... I have ordered a 55 gallon drum of Mountain Dew.. just thought I'd share this great news...
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Bill Lewis said:
Bill, I think I'm going to bring a nice healthy spinach salad with my own kitchen-grown sprouts, with feta cheese and calamata olives and a shitake dressing. But I'll keep some 'emergency' extra salsa and chips in my car just in case a whole gang of hungry new members come busting in the door unexpectedly and want to eat up all the good stuff.You bring the salsa and chips for the rest of us and we won't crack into the emergency supplies in my trunk unless we need to. :DThis is the most fun you can ever have Robin. I've got some chips and salsa, Jim's got Cookies, i think Lisa's got Chips and salsa too. :)
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This is the most fun you can ever have Robin. I've got some chips and salsa, Jim's got Cookies, i think Lisa's got Chips and salsa too. :)
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When I joined, I had NO idea what I was getting into. :)
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I'll bring some chocolate chip cookies...
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Chips and salsa, now your talking. =:0
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Rod I remember back in the first month or so you and I were speculating about how many members FOTMD might have eventually...and we both thought it might top off at around 500. But people seem to be joining faster and faster now, the opposite of slowing down, so I don't think people are suddenly going to stop joining after next week or so....unless we run out of chips and salsa! =8-oI remember when we had around 10 members and i felt I needed to start some thread discussions just so that there'd be 'something' going on. I thought maybe people were looking around saying like "ok, so now what?". LOL! Well, the groove is on now.
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Rod, is there some sort of Gov. grant covering the cost of extra provisions for these occasions? Its hard job for us OAP's to keep up with the fine dining taste's of tha St...........JohnH Rod Westerfield said:
yep this is awesome.. did some looking back..
July 29, 2009 - site started 2 members
July 30, 2009 - 7 more members
July 31, 2009 - 8 more members
FOTMD off and growing with 17 members by end of July
Aug 17, 2009 - 100 members
Sept 25, 2009 - 200 members
Nov 6, 2009 - 300 members
Dec 28, 2009 - 400 members
Jan 11, 2010 - 480 members
I think a shout of Hurray is in order for Strumelia thanks for starting this gathering point that a family (ever growing) of dulcimer players can gather to share our ups and downs with our dulcimer playing.. a place to help new players and old a like to share and gain from.. thanks again Strumelia... now of to think about what I'll bring to the party.. hmmm wonder when 1000 will happen.. :) :)
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yep this is awesome.. did some looking back..July 29, 2009 - site started 2 membersJuly 30, 2009 - 7 more membersJuly 31, 2009 - 8 more membersFOTMD off and growing with 17 members by end of JulyAug 17, 2009 - 100 membersSept 25, 2009 - 200 membersNov 6, 2009 - 300 membersDec 28, 2009 - 400 membersJan 11, 2010 - 480 membersI think a shout of Hurray is in order for Strumelia thanks for starting this gathering point that a family (ever growing) of dulcimer players can gather to share our ups and downs with our dulcimer playing.. a place to help new players and old a like to share and gain from.. thanks again Strumelia... now of to think about what I'll bring to the party.. hmmm wonder when 1000 will happen.. :) :)
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It was only two weeks ago that we reached 400 on December 28th........What the heck?!?.... All these parties are going to kill me! LOLMaybe we should make just one long never-ending party.Oh wait, we already do that. ??!!
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Wow 20 short of 500 members...I'm getting to like these parties... have to see what I can bring to this party.. I know no wheat picks.. :) :) seems like just yesterday we had the 400 member party..
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I have his book just above my eye level at all times, he freely offered a deal of encouragement to all and sundry, and we shared some good on line 'anniversary parties' ! Sleep well friend.
JohnH
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Ok, just had to bump this old thread up...brings back some smiles from five years ago... 
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Something illegal happened here and I missed it???Rod, my mother thanks you for saving me from who-knows-what-goes-on when she's not around to save me first. :)Good job, Rod!
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Thank you, Dep'ty. When I saw the message this morning, well, I do declare, I felt my HONOR was being threatened. :) I feel much more secure knowing you are on the watch. Say "hey" to Aunt Bee and Opie, and to the Darlings if they show up!!Seriously, good job!
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Rod Westerfield said:
And you are much needed indeed! :D...(especially since the sheriff has a habit of snoozing while the criminals rant rampant. LOL )just glad ta be here when needed...
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nope I'm happy with my one bullet... :) :) ain't gettin' full of myself... :) :)just glad ta be here when needed... besides I still have my sling shot and rocks..
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Jim Fawcett said:
He gets extra bullets whenever I have to go over to Mt. Pilot for a day or two, leaving Mayberry's wellbeing completely in his capable hands. But best not to shower him with live ammunition lest he start gettin' all full of himself. ;DRandy was saying to me that we should think about giving him more bullets, but I said why? If you're good like "The Deputy" you only need one shot!!! Atta boy Deputy Mo!!
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Good going. Didn't see the problem, but I'm sure glad Deputy Mo put the spammer away.