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@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Deodorizing, for lack of a better term":

"Congratulations, Aditi! You have some nice instruments there. As for deodorizing, I'd suggest exposing them to sunshine as much as possible-- wind and sun..."

@lee-ann • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lee-ann:

"Thank you for the warm welcome! I've been away from the dulcimer community for quite awhile so I've spent the past few days reacquainting myself. I was..."

@aditi • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Deodorizing, for lack of a better term":

"Hi FOTMD! I recently drove up to Connecticut to acquire a well-loved and well-played McSpadden—all cherry wood as far as I can tell, M12CC, Nov 1999, George..."

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Thank you for popping in and bringing us all up to date, Razyn! Such a fascinating tale concerning the inspirations from your old dulcimers and your own..."

@razyn • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Since you mentioned them -- my antique dulcimer collection (that I laid out on a table in the Pry Barn at an Antietam Early Banjo Gathering) has spent most..."

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I triple agree! I have gone to several 'early banjo' gatherings far from me, and even I often would skip out on a few historical presentations in favor of..."

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Aura Lee:

"Elvis turned this into a great pop song,"Love me tender",I got great mileage out of it when I used to be playing senior citizens' homes.. and loved it myself!"

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @conrad-vispo: Reinlander

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Dusty, I think you make a very good point about festivals and clubs. My experience is that people go to and get together to play music. They aren't..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Best wishes Dusty on your new club meeting venue."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lee-ann:

"Welcome back Lee Ann. It great to have you back. This community is very supportive and is quite good at helping others along on their dulcimer journeys. Best..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @daveinnj:

"Glad you joined DaveinNJ. List your dulcimer for sale in the for sale forum. Kenl made a lot of good suggestions. Best wishes on finding your dulcimer a new..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lilypaths:

"Welcome Lilypahs to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. Look around and see..."

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

"Welcome blueonekms to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I wish you a speedy sale of your Ray Forrester Dulcimer. If you have not done so,..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lee-ann:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Lee Ann. It's good that your are getting back into playing your dulcimer. It's good to have here. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know..."

@lee-ann • 2 months ago

@lee-ann is now following @forums

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 19
Liked a groups item created by @ken-longfield: Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"You are welcome to move it to central Florida. As far as I know there are no dulcimer groups close by. I'm on my own here as far as dulcimer is concerned."

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"In an unrelated but relevant development, my in-person dulcimer group will be moving from a music store (which closed ) to Sutter's Fort State Historic..."

@mark-gilston • 2 months ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
When First My Old Old Love I Knew

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":

"Thank you, @ jennifer-wren ! I hope if you and others have some recording or reporting of how the '26 edition of PMOTPD unfolded it'll get posted here. "

@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Here's my take on that. A history lesson on the dulcimer may not interest everyone. I believe it "should" be available and encouraged. The more a person..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Its great that you include a little history as you teach, Dusty. Well stated Dusty. We are all wired differently. Some just want to make music. Others find..."

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I have trouble answering Ken's initial question, though my guess is that nearly everyone contributing to this discussion is interested in the history of the..."

@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"On the membership application: "I first saw/heard a mountain dulcimer: ______ " Would you expect an adult to remember when they first saw a keyboard, violin,..."

@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"What a history lesson in itself Richard. I was also introduced to the dulcimer at Disney Village a few years prior. I was tempted with the kit he had for..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @daveinnj:

"Welcome to FOTMD, DaveinNJ. Are you sure you don't want to keep it and learn to play it? Just kidding. I hope you find a new home for your dulcimer. Follow..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lilypaths:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Lilypaths. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. We are happy to share our..."

@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Dulcimer History and Tradition

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Ken Longfield: ....So, I'll ask two questions. Is there any interest within the mountain dulcimer community in learning the history and traditions of the..."

@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Both #4 and $9. The similarity of the Jews harp is amazing in pic 9. Interestingly, it refers to a Swedish Jews harp. I'm curious about the position of the..."

@jennifer-wren • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @robin-thompson: Mourning Doves

@jennifer-wren • 2 months ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Wayfarin' Stranger:

"Very enjoyable John!"

@jennifer-wren • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":

"That's really lovely!"

@jennifer-wren • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Play Music on the Porch Day 2026

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