Whoa, fifteen!?! This time next year, FOTMD will be looking forward to driving. 
FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !
Wow! Fifteen years. I'm looking forward to the anniversary party.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Well, Lisa, I'd say this teenager you brought forth 15 years ago has been on his best behavior, wouldn't you?
I just stumbled on this discussion again... what a blast from the past.
So... this next Summer, in July 2024,
FOTMD will be fifteen years old. 
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Site Owner
Those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach.
-Strumelia proverb c.1990
I love this bunch. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Welcome to the ranks of the retired, Ken. File for your Social Insecurity on line and start collecting your dues! I get my first check in a couple weeks.
Happy Birthday to FOTMD! It's been a great year. I haven't been around here as much as I would like, but last day of work is Saturday. After that I'll be retired. Hope to spend a little more time here. Have a great day and celebration everyone.
Happy Anniversary, Y'all.Paul
I was taught back in my vaudeville days never to follow an animal act.Thanks to everyone for making FOTMD such a friendly, engaging, and supportive community.D.T.
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Dusty T., Northern California
Site Moderator
As a musician, you have to keep one foot back in the past and one foot forward into the future.
-- Dizzy Gillespie
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Dusty T., Northern California
Site Moderator
As a musician, you have to keep one foot back in the past and one foot forward into the future.
-- Dizzy Gillespie
Huzzuh-huzzuh, FOTMD!I've listened to Phil's and Randy's versions of Spider Bit the Baby -- Boy, I like the tune!-- and to Strumelia's amazing cat find. (Somebody get that cat an agent and a lawyer! 
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Congrats and Happy Birthday to FOTMD.
yes Happy Annv.. or birthday to all... this site has grown greatly, and is an inspiration to dulcimer players old and new.. thanks to all who participate and add to the encouragement of all players..
Happy Birthday to us!
Happy Anniversary Everyone !!! and thanks again Lisa.JohnH
Phil Meyers:Randy Adams:You guys should add this tune to the "Call the Tune" group- there are two versions by members already...how about more? :D
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Site Owner
Those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach.
-Strumelia proverb c.1990
updated by @strumelia: 07/23/19 07:44:44PM
folkfan,Phil Myers plays a great version of our official tune! And Randy Adams does, too.Oh, it's Spider Bit the Baby .
OK, I'm out of the loop. What is our "official" theme song??? Please don't tell me you all mean "Boil Em Cabbage Down". I don't know it. If it is, can I just play "Old Joe Clark" instead???? Phil Myers said:
I'll certainly be playing it!
Robin Thompson said:
Robin Thompson said:
Strumelia said:
Strumelia, I'd play our official tune if I knew it. Who knows, maybe I'll learn it by Thursday.
Robin Thompson said:
Ah yes...the official theme song.
How shall we mark the day?
I'm thinking I'll listen to our official song a time or two.
I'm thinking I'll listen to our official song a time or two.
Ah yes...the official theme song.
Strumelia, I'd play our official tune if I knew it. Who knows, maybe I'll learn it by Thursday.
I'll certainly be playing it! Robin Thompson said:
Strumelia said:
Strumelia, I'd play our official tune if I knew it. Who knows, maybe I'll learn it by Thursday.
Robin Thompson said:
Ah yes...the official theme song.
How shall we mark the day?
I'm thinking I'll listen to our official song a time or two.
I'm thinking I'll listen to our official song a time or two.
Ah yes...the official theme song.
Strumelia, I'd play our official tune if I knew it. Who knows, maybe I'll learn it by Thursday.
Strumelia said:
Robin Thompson said:
Ah yes...the official theme song.
Strumelia, I'd play our official tune if I knew it. Who knows, maybe I'll learn it by Thursday. How shall we mark the day?
I'm thinking I'll listen to our official song a time or two.
I'm thinking I'll listen to our official song a time or two.
Ah yes...the official theme song.
Robin Thompson said:
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Site Owner
Those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach.
-Strumelia proverb c.1990
Ah yes...the official theme song.How shall we mark the day?
I'm thinking I'll listen to our official song a time or two.
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Site Owner
Those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach.
-Strumelia proverb c.1990
How shall we mark the day?I'm thinking I'll listen to our official song a time or two.
I love this site. I enjoy checking in everyday and seeing how everyone is doing and what's new. I love having a place to share my stories and learn on all the wonderful forums and groups that have been started that answer just about any question you could possibly come up with. I know it makes my day and I sure a lot of others as well . Thank you so much for your insite into starting a place so great for people to cometogether in friendship and a common love of music and the Mountain Dulcimer. A big THANKS Lisa.
Ahh, what a darling!
What a cutie! It looks like your right hand is already getting ready for that frailing banjo! Strumelia said:
John Henry said:
Strumelia, that is not really you is it? Tho' I suppose the hunk of pie might just be a link!! And party time is nearly with us......
Strumelia said: No, that's not me, it looks to be from around 1920's to me. That would make me pretty long in the tooth! But it does represent how I feel.
Seems like every other week is a party around here. I can't get any work done! lol
This is me:
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Dusty T., Northern California
Site Moderator
As a musician, you have to keep one foot back in the past and one foot forward into the future.
-- Dizzy Gillespie
John Henry said:
Strumelia, that is not really you is it? Tho' I suppose the hunk of pie might just be a link!! And party time is nearly with us......
No, that's not me, it looks to be from around 1920's to me. That would make me pretty long in the tooth! But it does represent how I feel. Seems like every other week is a party around here. I can't get any work done! lol
This is me:
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Site Owner
Those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach.
-Strumelia proverb c.1990
updated by @strumelia: 07/18/19 03:49:29PM
Strumelia, that is not really you is it? Tho' I suppose the hunk of pie might just be a link!! And party time is nearly with us................John
Hey you guys are starting to embarrass me! 
(but thanks!)Remember, FOTMD stands for friends (plural) of the mountain dulcimer. It's not about me- this place would be pretty dull with just me here! 
We should all pat ourselves on the back for making this place special. It's so great to have this little shack where any of us can just stop in anytime, sit on the porch to cool our heels, swap stories, work out some tunes, show some snapshots, and cut ourselves a hunk o' 1 year anniversary pie in the kitchen...
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Site Owner
Those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach.
-Strumelia proverb c.1990
updated by @strumelia: 07/23/19 07:43:33PM
Dusty Turtle: . . .I assume we have simply taken on the personality of our beloved founder, Strumelia. . .I haven't felt quite like myself for the past several months so this would explain a lot. . . 
Dusty Turtle said:
. . . I assume we have simply taken on the personality of our beloved founder, Strumelia, who continues to nurture us with her knowledge and love of traditional music and those who like playing it.
Yes, Strumelia is a sweetheart!Thanks, Strums for all you do for us.Happy Anniversary.Michael Vickey www.goodfornuthin.com
I know many of you can't believe FOTMD is already one-year-old, but I can't believe it is only one year old! I just assumed when I joined that you folks had been discussing dulcimer-related issues for years and I was crashing a long-standing party. It is amazing how quickly a sharing and considerate online community has been formed. There is so much anger and venom on discussion boards all over the Internet that it is a joy to come to FOTMD to find kind-hearted, friendly, and encouraging people with whom to share a musical passion.I assume we have simply taken on the personality of our beloved founder, Strumelia, who continues to nurture us with her knowledge and love of traditional music and those who like playing it.
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Dusty T., Northern California
Site Moderator
As a musician, you have to keep one foot back in the past and one foot forward into the future.
-- Dizzy Gillespie
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Dusty T., Northern California
Site Moderator
As a musician, you have to keep one foot back in the past and one foot forward into the future.
-- Dizzy Gillespie
I'm really greatful to be a part of this movement. THANKS Lisa.
Thank you Lisa, and self sufficient for a year to boot!JohnH
Lisa, you've really created a good thing in your efforts here at FOTMD.
rah rah... yeah.. way to go.. does that mean it's PARTY time again..
Yup, Ken!FOTMD is the place to come for cool dulcimer music on the internet. Ken Hulme said:
Ya done GOOD, girl!
Ya done GOOD, girl!
Coming up on July 29th 2010.....Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY .
How can it be ?? Seems like just a few short months ago.
And as if that weren't exciting enough....
likely in August a week or two right after that, we will reach 1000 MEMBERS . Amazing! 
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Site Owner
Those irritated by grain of sand best avoid beach.
-Strumelia proverb c.1990
updated by @strumelia: 05/21/24 07:59:39PM
