tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post284833015566781685..comments2024-02-03T06:46:13.585-07:00Comments on manhandled threads: musical interludeJoe Madlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689856999523884499noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-41889454644906868872011-02-03T22:19:23.451-07:002011-02-03T22:19:23.451-07:00cool, mo'a! i've only found one other pers...cool, mo'a! i've only found one other person here in billings that plays dulcimer and he's more into electric dulcimers and very odd modernized playing on. i much prefer a more traditional approach. the mountain dulcimer has roots in iceland, germany and scandinavia, but is the only classifiably american instrument. its closest relatives are the zithers, though there are a few other obscure instruments that claim familial ties as well...Joe Madlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689856999523884499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-9384640742251053592011-02-03T17:51:14.853-07:002011-02-03T17:51:14.853-07:00My husband plays the mountain dulcimer...interesti...My husband plays the mountain dulcimer...interestingly is seems the mountain dulcimer has it's roots in Iceland.<br />The contents of my closet seem meager in comparison...however, when it comes to china and glass...I have no match :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-67728846969091401832011-01-30T06:04:49.055-07:002011-01-30T06:04:49.055-07:00I think music/vibrations come before words, especi...I think music/vibrations come before words, especially on different levels of existence.<br />I know about driving on country roads on snowy days, used to live in Vermont and the "white outs" at night on the country roads were scary.<br />You are talented and organized : )Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759831735033471810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-37814535595148194422011-01-29T14:03:19.021-07:002011-01-29T14:03:19.021-07:00weekends are tough for me cuz i work 14's both...weekends are tough for me cuz i work 14's both days, but will see what i can do, herm...Joe Madlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689856999523884499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-47499294303142072012011-01-29T09:13:39.938-07:002011-01-29T09:13:39.938-07:00you might have a lot of "boro" fabric am...you might have a lot of "boro" fabric among all those clothes! would love to see all those buttons, spindles, lace bobbins, etc.Hermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789211601887196792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-47684624558855972412011-01-28T23:49:16.464-07:002011-01-28T23:49:16.464-07:00contents of joe's closet (for valerianna):
14...contents of joe's closet (for valerianna):<br /><br />14 mountain dulcimers<br />2 guitars<br />1 lyra harp<br />1 german zither<br />1 box containing roughly 2,500 lace bobbins<br />1 box containing 4 antique bobbin lace pillows<br />2 antique yarn winders<br />1 box containing 18 drop spindles<br />2 boxes containing antique and vintage dolls<br />9 pairs of cowboy boots<br />6 pairs of work boots<br />12 pairs of shoes (ok, ok...i've got a problem)<br />6 handwoven (by me) blankets<br />9 quilts (because i had noplace else to put them)<br />14 quilting hoops<br />1 box of assorted shuttles for weaving<br />3 frame looms<br />16 pairs of sock blockers (both metal and wood)<br />1 box of antique and vintage buttons<br />1 box of antique loom spindles<br />1 box of miniature teddy bears (from my bear days)<br />1 box of cricket cages<br />1 basket of hand knit socks (in various stages)<br />1 basket with unfinished sweater & supplies<br />18 jackets (again, i have a problem)<br />42 shirts (ditto)<br />26 pairs of pants (ditto, ditto)<br />1 pair of sheepskin slippers<br />1 pair of hedgehog slippers (don't ask)<br /><br />it's not really that big of a closet, either...but, i tell you, i don't think you could cram another thing into it without the whole thing exploding at the seams! it's a good thing i learned how to pack things!Joe Madlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689856999523884499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-5056544950169043742011-01-28T20:31:21.252-07:002011-01-28T20:31:21.252-07:00valerianna, you might be surprised at how much my ...valerianna, you might be surprised at how much my closet can hold. i frequently am!Joe Madlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689856999523884499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-19037505296954628102011-01-28T18:30:21.789-07:002011-01-28T18:30:21.789-07:00Ha! You got me there! I'm not much of a dancer...Ha! You got me there! I'm not much of a dancer! A little square dancing in high school and a semester of modern dance in college is as close as it gets. I'm just too clumsy for it!Joe Madlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689856999523884499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-8292548112528925072011-01-28T15:12:20.680-07:002011-01-28T15:12:20.680-07:00Now you're adding playing a musical instrument...Now you're adding playing a musical instrument to your resume?I have never met anyone with so many talents. I'm in awe. Next you'll tell me you did an interval with professional dancers. ha!helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281502711087571516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-36229523976031534562011-01-28T12:07:11.970-07:002011-01-28T12:07:11.970-07:00Your closet, able to hold a whole collection of mo...Your closet, able to hold a whole collection of mountain dulcimers, sounds like room all its own! It is quite a beautiful instrument. And two great quotes, thanks!<br /><br />Its snowing ONCE AGAIN here at RavenWood. Though they assure us of "little or no accumulation", which is what they said on the last 6" of accumulation.... we'll see!Valeriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621130622153365184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-1042243460509950102011-01-28T11:45:39.163-07:002011-01-28T11:45:39.163-07:00love the sound of the dulcimer. haven't seen o...love the sound of the dulcimer. haven't seen one in a long while.deanna7treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707505639796548961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270328419517591210.post-45190543395826784642011-01-28T11:16:50.998-07:002011-01-28T11:16:50.998-07:00what a beautiful instrument, even without the soun...what a beautiful instrument, even without the sound.judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01514075228644109700noreply@blogger.com