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@pierre-yves-donnio
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @dan-evans: Varsoviana
Liked a music item created by @dan-evans: Varsoviana
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers
@ken-longfield
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"John C. Knopf:
Ken, would that be the official phrase describing more than a few dulcimers? An "embarrassment" of dulcimers? Seems inappropriate for a..."
@ken-longfield
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"I don't think I can get to it this week. I will need to arrange things so that the plans make sense to someone other than me. Generally I have a pattern for..."
@john-c-knopf
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"Ken, would that be the official phrase describing more than a few dulcimers? An "embarrassment" of dulcimers? Seems inappropriate for a grouping of lovely..."
@shopdad
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"Thanks Ken, Yes I would appreciate it. What's the best way to do that? My email address would be fine if you have access to it."
@richard-streib
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @bhappa:
Posted a new Comment on @bhappa:
"So glad you joined Bhappa. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is wonderful that you are involved on the planning board for the Colorado Dulcimer..."
@richard-streib
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"[quote="Ken Longfield"]
Our son-in-law and two grandsons came to visit yesterday. Our daughter is ill with a cold or seasonal flu so she stayed home. Last..."
@robin-thompson
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"A lovely collection, Ken L! "
@ken-longfield
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"Shopdad, my guess is what you really want to build is a zitter or hummel which people often (mistakenly) call scheitholts. There are two zitters in the photo..."
@robin-thompson
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers
@shopdad
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"Very impressive. I'm looking forward to the post on the individual stories.
I will be doing a presentation at the airboat meeting Oct. 14th. I will take as..."
@ken-longfield
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
Created a new forum topic "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":
"Our son-in-law and two grandsons came to visit yesterday. Our daughter is ill with a cold or seasonal flu so she stayed home. Last night I began showing..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @bhappa:
Posted a new Comment on @bhappa:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Bhappa. It's good to have you aboard. It appears that you've begun to immerse yourself in the dulcimer. This is a great place to meet other..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @pastorbruce:
Posted a new Comment on @pastorbruce:
"Welcome to FOTMD, PastorBruce. It's good to have you aboard. Be Thou My Vision is a lovely hymn on the dulcimer. We are a friendly and knowledgeable..."
@richard-streib
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @pastorbruce:
Posted a new Comment on @pastorbruce:
"Welcome PastorBruce to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of dulcimer afficionados who enjoy helping each..."
@richard-streib
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @hal:
Posted a new Comment on @hal:
"Hal, it is good to have you with us. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a friendly community with a broad band of knowledge and experience...."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @hal:
Posted a new Comment on @hal:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Hal. It's good to have you aboard. This is a friendly and knowledgeable group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. You can learn a lot just by..."
@michele
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden 'Skunk Stripe' Mountain Dulcimer, UNPLAYED":
Posted a response to "McSpadden 'Skunk Stripe' Mountain Dulcimer, UNPLAYED":
"Mike the Beginner:
PRICE LOWERED--now asking $350 plus shipping. Thanks.
where in western NY are you and is it still available?"
@strumelia
• 6 days ago
• comments: 8
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History
@davisjames
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Varsoviana:
Posted a new Comment on Varsoviana:
"Such a beautiful recording of this Polish tune that has travelled the world."
@davisjames
• one week ago
• comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Ditch's Running Full
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Ditch's Running Full
@david-bennett
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"Richard Streib:
I have tried some leather. Rather quiet but a nice sound. I glued two together to make it thicker. I need to find me an old work boot with..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"I have tried some leather. Rather quiet but a nice sound. I glued two together to make it thicker. I need to find me an old work boot with thicker leather to..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"Robin, I've never tried leather picks. I have some leather scraps of different thicknesses so I might cut out a pick or two and give it a try. I have..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"Thanks, Dusty. I already knew about the Herdim picks being no longer in production. I have quite a supply left from when I had my folk music shop. At my age..."
@davisjames
• one week ago
• comments: 17
Liked a youtube item created by @cindy-stammich: Life's Railway to Heaven
Liked a youtube item created by @cindy-stammich: Life's Railway to Heaven
@john-petry
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Box Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "For Sale: Box Dulcimer":
"So as I come across new dulcimer playing wannabes...Looking for that first instrument, how do I point them in your direction? Do you have a link to your..."
@dusty
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"I have sad news for you, @Ken-Longfield. The company that makes Herdim picks has ceased production. You may want to stock up while you can.
Interesting..."
@robin-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"I'm partial to leather-- leather tabs cut off old dungarees. "
@robin-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":
"Back in 1968 Len and Sue MacEachron started Here Inc. In Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1984 they sold Here Inc. to Gary and Eve Stone who changed the name to..."