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Celtic Radio Community > Introductions > Hello From Mattawan, Michigan, USA

Posted by: FishDoc 08-Jun-2009, 09:35 PM

Hi, I just joined and am stopping by to to introduce myself.

I am a 68 year old retiree, former fish doctor, ergo my username FISHDOC.

I love music, especially Appalachian folk music and traditional Celtic. I am not a musician although I dabble with the banjo, hammered and Appalachian dulcimers, and just picked up a penny whistle.

So I am anxious to listen to lots of penny whistle music and perhaps pick up a few tips to help me learn how to play.

I also am going to try to make a plastic low D whistle from hot water PVC pipe. Eventually I would like to make a wooden penny whistle, but have not been able to find any instructions on how to do this - so if you can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.

Well, good listening to all of you, and I am looking forward to meeting some of you.

FishDoc

Posted by: WallaceGal 09-Jun-2009, 07:42 AM

Welcome, Fishdoc, from another Michigander

You've found a great place with awesome members and the best Celtic music offerings on the web.

Hope you enjoy yourself here.

Posted by: englishmix 09-Jun-2009, 08:16 AM

Greetings Fishdoc, from Henderson, KY!

Were you by chance at the Dulcimer festival in Owensboro, KY recently? I have represhed musical talents which I plan to unleash in the future ... or when I retire.

There is some fantastic music on Highlander Radio. When you find what you like, be sure to support the groups with posts and

and even purchases now and again.

Glad to have you on board. You might check out the Medieval Kingdom game too.

Posted by: Harlot 09-Jun-2009, 08:41 AM

Warm Welcome Fishdoc from another southern part Michigander, Have fun meeting lots of the greatest people,listen to the best music,and post on the different forums. Kick back and enjoy!!

Posted by: Rindy 12-Jun-2009, 12:19 PM

Welcome to Celtic Radio FishDoc. I hope you will enjoy the music as well as the nice people you will find here on the forums. I love penny whistle music. I look forward to you posting here.

Slainte

Posted by: Donajhi 04-Jul-2009, 10:43 AM

So glad to have you.
Look forwad to your posts.........

Posted by: FishDoc 04-Jul-2009, 05:15 PM

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Hello and thanks to everyone who has welcomed me to this community. Several have said that you look forward to my "posts", but what am I supposed to post? I am up to 5 tin whistles now and still trying to learn how to play. I can play simple melodies to songs that I already know, but have trouble at the high and low end of the scales. And I have a lot of trouble trying to learn a new song from script.

I hope everyone has a glorious 4th.

FishDoc

Posted by: Patch 04-Jul-2009, 08:35 PM

QUOTE (FishDoc @ 04-Jul-2009, 07:15 PM)

Do not feel bad, I got a "free" set of antique pipes that have not been so free. In nearly 5 years, my dog likes the music and I can play only one song "reasonably" well.

Just look for things that interest you. There is much more here than things of Celtic interest.

Your town sounds familiar. Would there be good fishing near you? (possibly Salmon)

Slàinte,

Patch

Posted by: Leelee 06-Jul-2009, 02:09 PM

Hello and welcome from Canada, FishDoc

You've come across one of the best Communittees around

Interesting Forums, great music and of course tons of fantastic people

Enjoy your stay here!!