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Yesterday, 1:58pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Any Café Members in Northern Virginia? in General Mandolin Discussions

I can't think of too much that sounds more fun than a road trip with a new mandolin at the end of it :)

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Yesterday, 1:51pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Best Banjo joke I've heard in a while in General Mandolin Discussions

There was an accordion at my house growing up. I think it belonged to my dad's uncle. He was from Cleveland and of Polish descent; polkas were likely...

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Yesterday, 1:22pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Any Café Members in Northern Virginia? in General Mandolin Discussions

So do you feel like the UPS folks are going to do a good job of packing? We've heard before here that insurance often isn't worth a hill of beans.

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Yesterday, 9:18am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Music Store Etiquette in General Mandolin Discussions

I would like to be in a room full of mandolins and hear those angel voices from the other instruments!

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Yesterday, 7:21am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

Now that is really wicked cool looking instrument! What an extraordinary color!

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Feb-25-2021, 3:52pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Too Cold to Ship Your Instrument in General Mandolin Discussions

Beautiful. Glad you can quit worrying and get pickin. :mandosmiley:

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Feb-25-2021, 3:47pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread It's Snowing Down in Texas in General Mandolin Discussions

So I am really into the western novels of Louis L'Amour. In the books, the Texas Rangers and other cowboy type good guys are often out on the range...

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Feb-24-2021, 5:50pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread This weeks mandolin that won't get a bid or buyer in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

eg. a "rod iron" fence (seen relatively often on CL NH) :grin:

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Feb-23-2021, 11:33am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Forum display incorrect - Is it my PC? in Forum Software Support

Well that worked! One less problem to deal with :) I learned something new today, thanks.

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Feb-23-2021, 11:05am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Forum display incorrect - Is it my PC? in Forum Software Support

Hmm. Thinking that's not it. I shifted back and forth from the mobile to full version and it didn't solve the problem. Unless you have any other...

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Feb-23-2021, 9:29am

Sue Rieter started a thread Forum display incorrect - Is it my PC? in Forum Software Support

I'm having some problems on my new computer. GRRRRRR. Starting last night, the display for the forum is not correct, all the graphics are missing at...

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Feb-18-2021, 8:11am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Best Oval Hole A Mandolins for Orchestra Playing? in Looking for Information About Mandolins

My Morris has a narrower fretboard than my Stradolin. I had the Stradolin first, and find it a little harder to play the Morris, mainly because the...

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Feb-17-2021, 3:56pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Newbie Trying to Make a Choice in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow Jim, I sure like these. I am usually drawn to instruments that are a little out of the ordinary anyway, and these three are gorgeous. The dark...

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Feb-17-2021, 9:40am

Bob Clark replied to a thread Post a picture of what's on your bench? in Builders and Repair

+1 for that. Old Standard has been supplying me with great wood at a very economical price. Their service is fantastic, and the guy I speak with on...

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Feb-16-2021, 8:25am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread If you've been envious of the one owned by Mr. Hopkins... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Allen Hopkins https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/threads/152907-What-are-these-tuners?p=1800358&viewfull=1#post1800358 I guess I was...

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Feb-16-2021, 8:05am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Vintage Case Handles in Builders and Repair

I like the variegated coloring! The mandolin inside the case looks cool, too.

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Feb-16-2021, 7:28am

Sue Rieter started a thread If you've been envious of the one owned by Mr. Hopkins... in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

...here's your opportunity to get a Polk-A-Lay-Lee of your own https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/115278858 Of course, it's not quite as funky...

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Feb-15-2021, 7:23pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread An honest-to-goodness VULCAN HARP! in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

The Vulcan Harp would surely be an odd shape to sew!

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Feb-15-2021, 5:20pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread An honest-to-goodness VULCAN HARP! in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

One of the better geeky jokes I've heard in awhile, actually. Lotta those shirts available online, but the artwork on the one jefflester showed is...

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Feb-15-2021, 8:38am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Tipping a Luthier in General Mandolin Discussions

Wow, I hope that any tips I've given haven't come across like that. The intent is more like, "That's awesome, I really appreciate you and your work."...

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Feb-15-2021, 8:14am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Vintage Case Handles in Builders and Repair

Yeah, I figured it wasn't quite like what you described but it seemed to work and is pretty comfortable in the hand.

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Feb-14-2021, 7:40pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread An honest-to-goodness VULCAN HARP! in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

I'd wear that shirt :)) JB, I can almost guarantee it's not the nerdy fans making those errors ;)

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Feb-14-2021, 7:30pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Cotton Pickin Kids in General Mandolin Discussions

That's awesome. These kids are great!

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Feb-14-2021, 7:26pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Vintage Case Handles in Builders and Repair

Did you hit browse and navigate to the file on your computer?

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Feb-14-2021, 6:09pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Vintage Case Handles in Builders and Repair

Here's my finished handle. I don't know why the picture is upside down, but I guess it doesn't much matter. I got an 18 ft. package of black...

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Feb-14-2021, 10:53am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Where did the tab edit files on Mandozine go? in General Mandolin Discussions

Never mind the possibility of an EMP Pulse :popcorn:

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Feb-13-2021, 10:45pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread An honest-to-goodness VULCAN HARP! in eBay, Craig's List, etc.

Jeez, the seller doesn't know Star Trek from Star Wars ("Vulcan harp from Star Wars" in the ad). And as Spock said, "After a time you may find...

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Feb-13-2021, 10:36pm

Bob Clark replied to a thread Virzi inquiry - Models offered? Tonal effect? in Vintage Instruments

Hi William, Thanks again for the info. I just tried it out on two of my instruments. First, on one of my 13" scale flat-top mandolins (one of my...

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Feb-13-2021, 3:55pm

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Vintage Case Handles in Builders and Repair

Bob, I'm going to do the paracord handle as well, cover the existing core. I've been looking at different styles online. I think I have some very...

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Feb-13-2021, 11:44am

Sue Rieter replied to a thread Vintage Case Handles in Builders and Repair

One of the reasons I haven't really thought about any option that involves removing the handle for repair, is that I don't immediately see how to do...

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