Lets have some fun and laughs..
OFF TOPIC discussions
This is about as old as I can get. But it's only from 2006
Forum Activity for @folkfan
Lets have some fun and laughs..
OFF TOPIC discussions
ok so this week on FB is like way back.. retro week or something like that... any way you are to post an old picture of you.. so I thought we are all family here.. so lets share a picture of you from the past... I'll start I dug out my old High School Sr Picture...
updated by @rod-westerfield: 07/31/23 08:32:05PM
What if they can help DAD...
OFF TOPIC discussions
Having spent many an uncomfortable hour after surgery in a hospital bed, I've learned to take my favorite music with me in the form of cassette tapes and an inexpensive player. Nurses, coming in to check on me, have often asked when they see my feet bouncing under the covers, "What are you doing?" "An Irish jig" is my usual reply. Several times I've heard nurses comment to my doctors that I was up and walking the halls before they thought I would be, but I'd kept my legs moving to the music and hadn't lost strength in them. Music is a marvelous healing device. Linda Jo brockinton said:
There are tons of studies out now on music and healing and health. They have found that certain music can lower the blood pressure, lower the heart rate, change your mood, heal faster, recover faster, make babies and adults rest better, block pain and many other new applications. If your put in music therpy or music healing you will see hundreds of sites . Very interesting to me. I think God gave us this tool and we have no idea how powerful it is. Lots of hospitals are hiring stringed instrument players to assistat the bedside, recovery and even in surgery. They have surmised that the vibrations of the strings also play a part. Have a great day. LB
Stephanie Stuckwisch said:"Where harmony enhances health"!? Does that mean we're all going to live long lives? Or does it mean that those of us declared without talent will have surgeon general health warnings placed on our dulcimers?
What if they can help DAD...
OFF TOPIC discussions
There are tons of studies out now on music and healing and health. They have found that certain music can lower the blood pressure, lower the heart rate, change your mood, heal faster, recover faster, make babies and adults rest better, block pain and many other new applications. If your put in music therpy or music healing you will see hundreds of sites . Very interesting to me. I think God gave us this tool and we have no idea how powerful it is. Lots of hospitals are hiring stringed instrument players to assistat the bedside, recovery and even in surgery. They have surmised that the vibrations of the strings also play a part. Have a great day. LB Stephanie Stuckwisch said:
"Where harmony enhances health"!? Does that mean we're all going to live long lives? Or does it mean that those of us declared without talent will have surgeon general health warnings placed on our dulcimers?
What if they can help DAD...
OFF TOPIC discussions
"Where harmony enhances health"!? Does that mean we're all going to live long lives? Or does it mean that those of us declared without talent will have surgeon general health warnings placed on our dulcimers?
What if they can help DAD...
OFF TOPIC discussions
I know many of us have a bad case of DAD.. I found this wonder if they might have a cure... http://www.dulcimermedicalcenter.org/index.php sorry couldn't resist.. :) :)
updated by @rod-westerfield: 01/13/19 05:09:18PM
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Ken, I gotta say, i always like it when you say "my Lady Sally". Sounds like you surely must be her knight in shining armor!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Well, my Lady Sally is a former Brit from Brighton, so Marmite is her "go to" spread, with Bovril a close second. Much harder to find Vegemite around these parts - you Aussies seem to want to keep it all to yourselves!
Pavlova with ginger and kiwi sound fabulous. I'd use the pink Chinese pickled ginger, if it was me....
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Well I was not online yesterday and missed all the fun. I hope there's some Pavlova left over!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Both Pavlova and fairy bread sound yummy!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Whoops !!! Should read "containing pieces of chopped stem Ginger and Pinapple"
JH
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Ken is right Robin, it is to be loved , tho' not particularly 'healthy', 
more along the lines of decadent, but one of my favourites never-the-less ! For some years now one of our family treats is a varient on the theme, three layers of meringue, separated by and topped with whipped cream containing chopped stem ginger, decorated with sliced Kiwi; and served with pouring cream ! Yes, a killer of a dessert, but worth a try once in a blue moon ! (I like to save some for 'the next day', when the meringue has gone a bit soggy!)
John
Incidentally, its named in honour of the ballerina !
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Robin -- You'll love Pavlova - it's a fruit topped baked meringue filled with real whipped cream and topped with various fruits or berries.
Fairy Bread is white bread spread with sweet butter and topped with copious amounts of colored sprinkles.
Helen, I'll bring Marmite Soldiers and ANZAC Biscuits!!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Geekling said:
Well said, JH! And I would also say, congratulations to all the other 4999 members for putting the friend in Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer !
I second that for sure, Geekling!Wouldn't be much of a place without all the friends here.
And thank you everyone for your very nice words. They mean a lot to me.
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Congratulations FOTMD and Congratulations Lisa!!! This is a great site and 4,999 other people believe that as well!!! Thanks for all you do
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Helen, though I know not what Pavlova nor fairy bread is, I'll have some of each! :)
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
5,000!!!! Hard to believe it! Great job Lisa, et al, for this wonderful web community.
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Trouble is, I'm very fast on your toes, errr, feet, too! :D
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Okay, Carrie, put on your steel- toed shoes and let's go! :)
Carrie Barnes said:
Dosey Doe
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Hey, I grew up going to a "no dancing" church so can't dance worth a darn. It's a special occasion, though-- anybody want to be my partner? :DYay, FOTMD!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
5000 members, who'd thunk it. What you've done her Lisa is amazing. Congrats to Hallie and to you Lisa...Well done.
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Congrats to Hallie, to all those who I am sure will make her joining of this site a worthwhile experience, but most of all to Strumelia, for making it all possible !
JohnH
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
We gots dancin' hillbillies! Congrats to Lisa and FOTMD! 
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Wowsers! Congratulations Lisa and all the folks that make this site so helpful and friendly. You're an inspiration!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
...and CONGRATULATIONS to Hallie for being FOTMD's 5000th member !!!!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Awwwwww, c'mon! you two next potential new members that are playing the waiting game to see who'll chicken out first. Make a move, we'll still love and welcome you even if you are member 4999 ! The suspense ain't good for my ole ticker !!!
JohnH
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Got he party hats, ready...Wooo-Hooo!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Probably today! Can't wait to see that number!
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Only two members to go to hit 5000....
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
That gelatin ended up in that blue and yellow can along with some solid stuff as yet to be identified.And you pick on me for not liking Spam?
John Henry said:
That brings back memories Maryann ! In 1940's wartime UK meat was rationed, but not offal !,which was also cheap compared to 'proper meat'. My mother who had been a country girl in her youth, was a devotee of things such as tripe, chittlings, ect, and I well recollect the smell of pigs head (for brawn) and pigs trotters being cooked ,with the result,as you say, vast amounts of gelatine !!! I hate Pork pie for precisely that, ie, always a thickness of the stuff between the pie crust and the meat.
JohnH
Steph! A tempting thought, but I would not want to be responsible for putting you back in a hospital bed
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
Memory in the heart is good Strumelia, for me more than most perhaps, I received his book of tab just about the time he left us, while I was in hospital for a heart procedure. One of the reasons I conjured up a tune for him ! And yes, he would be happy, beaming whilst he tossed that 'Deputy Mo silver bullet' from hand to hand !
John
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
That brings back memories Maryann ! In 1940's wartime UK meat was rationed, but not offal !,which was also cheap compared to 'proper meat'. My mother who had been a country girl in her youth, was a devotee of things such as tripe, chittlings, ect, and I well recollect the smell of pigs head (for brawn) and pigs trotters being cooked ,with the result,as you say, vast amounts of gelatine !!! I hate Pork pie for precisely that, ie, always a thickness of the stuff between the pie crust and the meat.
JohnH
Steph! A tempting thought, but I would not want to be responsible for putting you back in a hospital bed
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
I'm sure that whether Rod is an actual angel looking down, or simply a memory in our hearts, either way he is right here with us and beaming happily.
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
And this thread reminds me of Rod. We only ever met online but I miss him.
wow...it's party time again... REVISITED :)
OFF TOPIC discussions
That doesn't look any worse than head cheese ...
