Rude to lurk too long
It always feels rude to 'lurk' and I have been for a good while now.
So, by saying hello, hopefully, I will feel able to join in as opposed to living my Mando-life vicariously.
I'm learning from on-line options but I enjoy the playing and am slowly becoming more competent to a 'basic' level from numerical 'tab's.
Uk, Cotswolds based. Uk /US Folk inspired/interested. Here to learn and hopefully develop some technique as ( and if ) I begin to get 'all' the notes in the right order.
Nigel
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome! You're in for a lot of fun with your mandolin.
For wooden musical fun that doesn't involve strumming, check out:
www.busmanwhistles.com
Handcrafted pennywhistles in exotic hardwoods.
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome to our wild, wacky world. As Paul says you are in for a lot of fun. Remember, lurking is never bad when a mandolin is involved.
Re: Rude to lurk too long
welcome to the boards!
--------------------------------
1920 Lyon & Healy bowlback
1923 Gibson A-1 snakehead
1952 Strad-o-lin
1983 Giannini ABSM1 bandolim
2009 Giannini GBSM3 bandolim
2011 Eastman MD305
Re: Rude to lurk too long
I lurked for many years also before joining mainly due to my bashfulness and intimidation, but I'm slowly coming out of my shell as I get older I think. I figured I might as well get in here and live a little while I can lol....welcome
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome to the playhouse, NEH57
WWW.THEAMATEURMANDOLINIST.COM
----------------------------------
"Life is short. Play hard." - AlanN
----------------------------------
HEY! The Cafe has Social Groups, check 'em out. I'm in these groups:
Newbies Social Group | The Song-A-Week Social
The Woodshed Study Group | Blues Mando
- Advice For Mandolin Beginners
- YouTube Stuff
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome to the Cafe! A very fine site to spend time on.
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome. While I have not ever considered long term lurking to be rude, I am glad to meet you and look forward to chatting with you on all these many topics.
This place is the next best thing to actually playing the mandolin.
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome Nigel. Actually hadn't even noticed you lurking. There's a lot to see here. Hope you enjoy your stay.
"Mongo only pawn in game of life." --- Mongo
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Nigel hello and welcome.
I'm also a lurker and seldom post. There is a "Newbie" social group on the Learn and Listen tab that has some nice folks you may want to check out. This Mandolin Cafe is the only site I look at daily-I check the Classifieds first - love all those fine looking Mandos there.
2014 Rogue
2014 Weber F Gallatin
2012 Ison F Jewel
2016 Taylor GS Mini Guitar
2015 Weber Yellowstone
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Hi, Nigel. Welcome. Since you have been lurking, I know you realize that we are a strange bunch. Don't worry though -- we cancel each other out.
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Very many thanks for the warm welcome and the recommendation of the Newbies Group. It looks like exactly what I need to help me progress past my 'plinking' notes in the prescribed order (& occasionally correct 'time') stage.
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome from another UK (Scotland) resident. The Cafe is just such a great place and my first go-to site each day. Always something of interest to be found.
I'm playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. - Eric Morecambe
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOldBores
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome Nigel. Would that be north Cotswolds or south Birmingham?I'm not that far away, edge of the Peak District but far too close to south Manchester!
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome Nigel! Glad to have you here.
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Lurking is fine. It's not rude.
Phil
“Sharps/Flats” ≠ “Accidentals”
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome from a fellow UK member! Lurking does no harm (at least on the internet i guess). I lurked, then joined, then forgot i joined, then realised and decided to stick around. Lots of useful information here, i keep finding new things to learn about. Enjoy your mandolin adventure!
Paul Shippey Tone Mandolin
Paul Hathway Octave Mandola
Montana Lutherie Ranger Mandolin
Yamaha Stage Custom Drum Kit
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Yeah, besides, we saw you hiding there in the shrubberies...Originally Posted by Denny Gies
For wooden musical fun that doesn't involve strumming, check out:
www.busmanwhistles.com
Handcrafted pennywhistles in exotic hardwoods.
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Talking less and listening more is the path to knowledge and wisdom.
Not everyone knows that...
Welcome aboard,
Kirk
Re: Rude to lurk too long
We have a different name for lurking. It's called reading, and everyone that arrives here is welcome to do as much of it as they please. Welcome.
Mandolin Cafe - Since 1995
Facebook - Instagram - Threads
Mandolin Cafe Case Stickers
Mandolin Cafe Store
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Welcome aboard, its good to have more UK members. This is the very best mandolin source you will find.
Trevor
Formerly of The Acoustic Music Co (TAMCO) Brighton England now retired.
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Thought that was you, Trevor
Re: Rude to lurk too long
Ha, I was lurking since at least 2013 before I finally joined! :D
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks