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Tammy and I had the pleasure of meeting with fellow PuzzleNut Noelle yesterday. Gathering our collection of little blue boxes, we set off for a day of puzzling at a local bookstore-coffee shop. Noelle, working alone, completed 3 of our puzzles, while Tammy and I worked together to complete 2 of hers. I believe she (Noelle) has a future as a Stave puzzle tester. It was a great afternoon, filled with coffee, baked-goods, challenging puzzles and Stave camaraderie.
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Posted on July 13, 2009 at 6:51am — Comments
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Noelle
YouTube has some great examples of nyckelharpa musicians...you would find that there are many different styles. Tunes vary in "flavor" according to the region of Sweden they originate in. I favor "uppland" music which is uplifting and melodic...the polska example you heard is not one that I would choose to learn, (if I could!) The recordings of Sahlstrom, Hedlund, and Elin & Edvard are examples of music I enjoy. I've just been playing for seven years and am lucky if anyone would consider me an intermediate.
Do either of you play an instrument?
A nyckelharpa is a stringed, keyed musical instrument that predates the violin...you could see one at the American Nyckelharpa Assoc. site at www.nyckelharpa.org. Traditional dances include polska (not to be confused with polka), schottische, polkette.
I should get some photos of my birds on this site...will work on that!
Elizabeth
No, I didn't know and I think I'm crestfallen.
You're telling me they're capricious? Perhaps a little finicky? Uppity? There are two perfectly acceptable porches and tons of trees.
At least the camera is portable just in case they/she ever decide(s) one of the porches is good enough. I have an extensive photo essay of nest-building through the moment they flew away last year. I wanted another. Drat,
Is there wren bait?
No such luck, I'm afraid. I guess I could sell the cat.
Thanks for the information, I think. No, really. Thanks.
Janis
Hopefully we'll be able to set something up ! :)
I missed them.
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