Timeline Entry
@ken-hulme
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":
"Unless you have perfect pitch, for all intents and purposes, any ordinary dulcimer like a McSppaden can be played in either DAd or DAA without any issues,..."
@wally-venable
• one month ago
• comments: 1
Is attending an Event:
2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV)
2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV)
@wally-venable
• one month ago
• comments: 1
Created a new Event:
2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV)
2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV)
@wally-venable
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Gardner Winter Music Festival:
Posted a new Comment on Gardner Winter Music Festival:
"2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival Traditional Appalachian acoustic music
February 21st and 22nd South Middle School in Morgantown, West Virginia..."
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):
"Ken, I've enjoyed getting to pop into Hindman virtually and will enjoy doing so again. I greatly appreciate the fest being offered online!
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@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):
"Robin, you will be able to attend online if you can't be there in person. Plus you'll be able to check in to the parts of the schedule which interest you and..."
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):
"Oh, I wish I could go to the Homecoming! I know it will be a good gathering! "
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Liked an events item created by @ken-longfield: Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)
Liked an events item created by @ken-longfield: Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)
@nate
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":
"rdpugh:
The dulcimer I currently have is one I purchased back in the mid-1990s before we even had internet at my house. I walked into our local music store..."
@rdpugh
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":
Created a new forum topic "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":
"The dulcimer I currently have is one I purchased back in the mid-1990s before we even had internet at my house. I walked into our local music store that..."
@robert-schuler
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":
Posted a response to "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":
"Tung oil works well when applied really thin on fingerboards. I go to great pains to keep all things silicone away from my work benches. If in doubt rub any..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Updated an Event:
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Created a new Event:
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 169
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:
"You are most welcome, Lisa! Keep on keepin' on!"
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @robmachin:
Posted a new Comment on @robmachin:
"Rob, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. "
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on @salt-springs:
Posted a new Comment on @salt-springs:
"Saltsprings, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. "
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 326
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Richard, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. "
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on @phil-myers:
Posted a new Comment on @phil-myers:
"Phil, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. "
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on @peter-w:
Posted a new Comment on @peter-w:
"Peter, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD. "
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @dulcicat:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcicat:
"Dulcicat, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD. "
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
"John, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD."
@jill-geary
• one month ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on A recommendation for the Gaskins Galax book method...:
Posted a new Comment on A recommendation for the Gaskins Galax book method...:
"Parker Buckley:
Jill Geary:
Folkcraft where they want $48 for it
Parker - I wanted the newer book also, but I only found it for $48 and I'm still thinking..."
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Showing support for FOTMD ?":
Posted a response to "Showing support for FOTMD ?":
"Big thanks to those members who have made donations to keep this site up and running."
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Many thanks, @anne-bowman ! Making music at home is our hobby and it keeps us out of mischief. :)"
@bing-futch
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Updated a YouTube Video:
Dulcimerica Episode 727- "Harmonizing Melody"
Dulcimerica Episode 727- "Harmonizing Melody"
@bing-futch
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Dulcimerica Episode 727- "Harmonizing Melody"
Dulcimerica Episode 727- "Harmonizing Melody"
@anne-bowman
• one month ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"That's so pretty and sounds lovely with the guitar behind it..."
@nate
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":
Posted a response to "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":
"Thanks for the insight Ken. I have avoided lacquer on my finger boards, to try to avoid "sealing" them in rather than letting the wood "breathe." In general..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Appalachian Dulcimer Museum":
Posted a response to "Appalachian Dulcimer Museum":
"Right now John plans to have the museum open on weekends only from 1 - 6 p.m. At this point I don't know if he will be charging an admission fee or just..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":
Posted a response to "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":
"Silicone, which is contained in some furniture polishes, makes doing repair work on wood objects difficult. This is the main reason for not using it one..."
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @nate: Silicone Free Furniture Polish
Liked a forum discussions item created by @nate: Silicone Free Furniture Polish
@nate
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":
Created a new forum topic "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":
"Hey folks I've heard before that furniture polish shouldnt be used on fingerboards. As best as I can tell, this is because they often contain silicone (like..."
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Appalachian Dulcimer Museum":
Posted a response to "Appalachian Dulcimer Museum":
"This is great news. Thanks for posting it Ken, and for the photos!"