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@ken-hulme • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 2

Is attending an Event:
2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV)

@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 2

Created a new Event:
2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV)

@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 6
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 3
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! "

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 3
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Liked an events item created by @ken-longfield: Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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..."

@ncstrongman • 2 months ago

@ncstrongman is now following @forums

@robert-schuler • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 3

Updated an Event:
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3

Created a new Event:
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 170
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:

"You are most welcome, Lisa! Keep on keepin' on!"

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @robmachin:

"Rob, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. "

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on @salt-springs:

"Saltsprings, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. "

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 326
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:

"Richard, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. "

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on @phil-myers:

"Phil, thank you so much for generously being a Patron member of FOTMD. "

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on @peter-w:

"Peter, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD. "

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @dulcicat:

"Dulcicat, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD. "

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:

"John, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD."

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Created a new Audio File:
Lost in the Woods

@jill-geary • 2 months ago • comments: 16
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 12
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 0

Updated a YouTube Video:
Dulcimerica Episode 727- "Harmonizing Melody"

@bing-futch • 2 months ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Dulcimerica Episode 727- "Harmonizing Melody"

@anne-bowman • 2 months ago • comments: 12
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @nate: Silicone Free Furniture Polish

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Appalachian Dulcimer Museum":

"This is great news. Thanks for posting it Ken, and for the photos!"

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