imac50 - Posted - 10/31/2008:  10:09:50

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That's about all the puns I can crank out, this early on a Friday.

=):{ )
Mike Gregory, Banjo Maker Infraordinaire

Well thank goodness for Friday!



Iain
www.iainmaclachlan.com

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 10/31/2008:  20:05:19

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Thanks, Iain,I'll have a look at the sites you posted above, and see if I can educate myself some.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303

mike gregory - Posted - 11/01/2008:  04:40:54

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quote:

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Originally posted by imac50


That's about all the puns I can crank out, this early on a Friday.

=):{ )
Mike Gregory, Banjo Maker Infraordinaire

Well thank goodness for Friday!



Iain
www.iainmaclachlan.com

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It's Saturday, and here's another:

*free vehicle hitch installation.


(Towin' rings)

imac50 - Posted - 11/01/2008:  06:15:11

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Would tis do instead? Easier to transport.


Iain
www.iainmaclachlan.com



Edited the post to remove the image that was prompting a login popup, FYI....

millwheel - Posted - 11/01/2008:  08:50:33

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Back in 1901, Mar. 31 to Apr. 6 was "National Banjo Week."

Millwheel

Banjoman - Posted - 03/19/2009:  20:18:13

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quote:

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Originally posted by millwheel

Back in 1901, Mar. 31 to Apr. 6 was "National Banjo Week."

Millwheel

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Really, let's get it going again, it's right around the corner!

Hugh
Picking since 1964

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Click Here: Bobby Thompson''s Home Page

jmack1745 - Posted - 03/20/2009:  22:16:44

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Being as to how the Banjo is just a "happy go lucky, fun in the sun, front porch on a warm day, roll out those lazy hazy crazy days of summer" kinda instrument, I do hereby nominate June 21 as International Banjo Appreciation, Recognition Day. June 21, the Summer solstice, is the official 1st day of summer. What better way to start the summer than by playing the Banjo?
John

I came into this world with nothing... and still have most of it left.

Life is like a Purple Antelope standing in a field of Tuna Fish.

Banjo - Posted - 03/21/2009:  19:55:44

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quote:

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Originally posted by millwheel

Back in 1901, Mar. 31 to Apr. 6 was "National Banjo Week."

Millwheel

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WOW!!! Thanks Leadley.
Where did you find this info?

dhergert - Posted - 03/21/2009:  20:09:14

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I'd file this under "Things I dream of, but no way..."

I've got my own version... I drive to church and to the front of the parking lot, and there in a nicely sized parking space is a sign that emphatically says:

Church Banjoist.

Nope, no way.

Best,

-- Don
http://home.att.net/~dhergert
http://mysite.verizon.net/don_hergert


"If you must use your banjo as a snow shovel, do so:
only don''t wonder if it sounds dull afterwards."
-- S.S. Stewart catalog, 1896.

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 03/22/2009:  09:20:23

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If there is no great objection, I am going to issue a proclamation sometime this week, naming the Third Saturday of June as International Banjo Appreciation and Recognition Day. (IBARD) I first have to make sure the name is not already in use. This is the last chance to vote for a different day, or find a proclamator with more sense than me to do the job right. Otherwise, we're stuck with my errors, and omissions. I'm OK with my shortcomings, if Y'all are.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303

DJMorgan - Posted - 03/22/2009:  09:27:17

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Banjo Recognition Day? Do we have a Hallmark card yet?

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 03/25/2009:  15:07:24

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http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/
It's started! We have a posted blog at the above address, regarding International Banjo Appreciation and Recognition Day. I hope Y'all visit soon,and when you have an IBARD event to spread the news about, let me know & I'll post it.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 03/26/2009:  14:49:08

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Halmark doesn't seem to be interested, but my wife, the lovely Ms. Wanda, makes all her own greeting cards. If I should decide to send an IBARD card, she has all the stuff for me to make one.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

hawksbill - Posted - 03/26/2009:  20:27:26

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I object...unless that's an 11" rim on that banjo your holding....

HAWKSBILL Nothing really good, is easy.

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 03/27/2009:  17:18:02

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That's a banjo-lele, about a 6" pot. But my Goose Acres 5 string has a 12" pot. Does that ease your mind any? What is it you object to?
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

hawksbill - Posted - 03/27/2009:  17:31:13

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Oh, if that's the case, Yes, I object to the fact that you didn't do this earlier...

HAWKSBILL Nothing really good, is easy.

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 03/27/2009:  18:47:08

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"If it can wait, so can I. " E. Hall That's where my procrastinaton gets it's roots.
I won't say any more about E. Hall, without his permission, as I hope to keep him as a friend. Some day he may slow down his table tennis matches long enough to learn to play his mandolin, and we can pick a few together.
Better late than never. Does anyone know if we have a Governor,Mayor, council member,etc on the Hangout who can help lend this endevor some legitimacy?
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 04/02/2009:  18:35:37

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Still looking for a politico to help us move this project along. A Governor, Senator or Member of Congress would be great. Barring that, a mayor, council person or etc is good to get started. Just want an endorsement from a city or tomn. How about it, Y'all? Got any politico's that owe you a favor, or who play banjo? I wrote an email to the Mayor of Galax, Virginia, as it seemed an appropriate place to begin. Still waiting for a reply. Or for the FBI to come calling.
Paul


"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 04/02/2009:  18:46:42

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I just went through the list of all of us who have seen fit to post on this thread. We have 21, including TWO(2) of the Mods! Not a lot, with something like 30000 BHO members. But it's a start, and we can only grow.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

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Edited by - rendesvous1840 on 04/03/2009 16:39:38

Banjo - Posted - 04/02/2009:  20:56:40

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I appreciate your passion Paul.
We need a little more of that out of more people and we can "Git er Done"

.

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"Thank You so much for all your support in these difficult times."

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 04/08/2009:  18:46:53

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http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/
I posted a few ideas for hosting IBARD events. Not rules, just ideas. Check the blog at the link above. I'll be posting IBARD events there, if anyone cares to have them posted. Can be after the fact, too.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

mike gregory - Posted - 04/08/2009:  19:38:44

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COPS



Witness says it was a uke, maybe a mandolin.
Whatever those round ones are.
Had some sort of small button sticking out the neck halfway up.
Says did not recognize it, exactly.

wolfSV - Posted - 04/08/2009:  20:02:51

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Just wanted to say that I'm in will spread the word as much as possible

wolfSV - Posted - 04/08/2009:  20:04:48

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you know to really get as many people as possible on bord this should be A sticky so that everyone would see it

mike gregory - Posted - 04/08/2009:  20:46:28

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Hey, just bumph it to the top of the line once a week.
All it takes is a brief comment.

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 04/09/2009:  18:23:02

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After about 2 days, I have trouble finding it . That's partly why I have the link on all my posts. The birds keep eatin' the bread crumbs!
In other news, I'm still hoping for a Designated Official of some Organized Political Subdivision to step up and recognize our Day. I'm hoping for a Governor, or one of the non US equivalents. But A Mayor, Member of Council or Alderman will do. Chief of Police, Township Trustee, etc.Any body got contacts?
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

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Edited by - rendesvous1840 on 04/13/2009 14:22:36

mike gregory - Posted - 04/13/2009:  18:06:32

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SOMEBODY's got to be a Dawg Ketcher, or SOMETHING official!

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 04/13/2009:  19:13:50

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Today I recieved an email request for more info from a duly-elected Mayor.We may have an official on our side, if my rambling lunacy doesn't change his mind. More to come when I hear more. Also, we now have a 22nd positive response to our thread, wolfSV. Welcome to all of Y'all.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 05/07/2009:  20:14:07

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Well, still no answer from the Mayor about an endorsement of our Holiday. Today I contacted BNL to see if it can be posted to their web site. It's probably too late for the June BNL magazine. Has anyone planned a commemorative event for the Big Day?
Paul


"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

jmack1745 - Posted - 05/07/2009:  20:59:00

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I have contacted my Senator, his reply was he was intrigued with the idea, thought it did have merit. He also stated he would keep an eye out for any legislation for it ( these things start in the House, not the Senate) and would support it if it did come up. I am currently attempting to contact my Congressman to see if he will sponsor it from the House. I believe we should all do everything we can to convince our Congressmen/women and our Senators on this matter. The more we contact them, the better the chance they will talk amongst themselves and realize there may be alot more support. After all, it is merely a declaration making a day special, no cost involved.
John

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I came into this world with nothing... and still have most of it left.

Life is like a Purple Antelope standing in a field of Tuna Fish.

Banjo - Posted - 05/07/2009:  21:30:30

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Cool

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 05/08/2009:  15:43:28

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Waaay Cool, John. Did you forward him a link to this thread?
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

jmack1745 - Posted - 05/08/2009:  21:27:04

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Thanks Paul, yes, I am pretty sure I did supply a link here.....
I will for sure when I contact my Congressman.

John
P.S. Here is the actual reply he sent to me:

Dear Mr. McKinzie:
Thank you for sharing with me your suggestion to create a commemorative Banjo Appreciation Day. I appreciate having the benefit of your thoughts about the significance of this remarkable instrument.

Should such legislation come before the full Senate for consideration, and as the Senate considers additional ways to honor our nation's musical heritage, I will have your thoughts closely in mind.

Thank you, again, for taking the time to write to me.
Sincerely,
Richard G. Lugar
United States Senator


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I came into this world with nothing... and still have most of it left.

Life is like a Purple Antelope standing in a field of Tuna Fish.

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Edited by - jmack1745 on 05/08/2009 23:21:07

jmack1745 - Posted - 05/08/2009:  23:11:50

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I have just finished sending email letters to 2 congressmen and 1 more Senator, as well as one to my Governor. I will keep you all posted as to their replies. Until then, here is the leter/email I sent:

Dear _____,
I am a budding musician, having started to teach myself the Banjo now that I am able to take more time to enjoy life. As such, it has come to my attention, and many of my fellow Banjo players as well, there is no official recognition of this truly uniqe and American instrument.
If you could take a few minutes to look at a discussion on this subject at:

http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303

You will see there is support for designating the 3rd Saturday of June as Banjo Appreciation and Recognition Day. This may at first seem trivial, however, upon reflexion there is no instrument which truly speaks as American. The Banjo has been highly influential in the creation of Dixieland, Jazz, Bluegrass, Old Time Folk, Country and Western,as well as playing a huge roll in Celtic/Irish music.
This Instrument itself is known worldwide deserving the banjo a place in the international showcase and we have the added importance of the five string banjo invented in the United States giving us a national recognition day as well. Let me add, there is also a strong history of Banjo manufacturing in Indiana's past.
The simple act of designating the 3rd Saturday of June as (International) Banjo Appreciation and Recognition Day would cost the people of the United States nothing monitarily, and would give much in return.
I thank you for your time, please feel free to contact me if you need more information.
Yours truly,
John McKinzie

Please, feel free to use this in part or in it's entirety (as I have borrowed some from here myself) to contact your own Congressmen/women, Senators. Make sure to include your email as well as regular address. give your phone # too, you will not get a reply if you don't supply real info.
Find them at:
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/

John

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I came into this world with nothing... and still have most of it left.

Life is like a Purple Antelope standing in a field of Tuna Fish.

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Edited by - jmack1745 on 05/08/2009 23:15:02

jmack1745 - Posted - 05/11/2009:  21:52:23

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Bumping this back to the top....

Received this reply from my other Senator:

Dear Mr. McKinzie:
Thank you for contacting Senator Bayh about Banjo Appreciation and Recognition day. My name is Daniel Trope, and I work on art and governmental affairs issues for Senator Bayh. I will be sure to pass along your support for designating the third Saturday of June as Banjo Appreciation and Recognition Day. Please rest assured, the Senator recognizes the importance of supporting the arts. Feel free to contact me at (202) 224-5623 if you have any questions. Thank you again for contacting Senator Bayh.

Best,

Daniel Trope
Office of Senator Evan Bayh

C'mon peeps, we ALL need to do this. Contact your Senators and Congress persons today!

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I came into this world with nothing... and still have most of it left.

Life is like a Purple Antelope standing in a field of Tuna Fish.

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 05/19/2009:  18:54:32

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Here's the answer from one of our Ohio Senators:
"Dear Mr. Certo:

Thank you for sharing your idea for an International Banjo Appreciation and Recognition Day.

The banjo has a rich history in our country. Originally developed by African slaves in the United States, the banjo is a uniquely American instrument that is recognized throughout the world.

I appreciate your advocacy on this issue. Unfortunately, my current legislative schedule will not allow me nor my staff the time to devote to a federal proclamation. While I am unable to assist in this project, I wish you the best of luck in this endeavor.

Thank you again for getting in touch with me.

Sincerely,

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United States Senator
I do not wish to embarass my Senator, as he obviously has more pressing matters than a Banjo Day on his hands. I certainly don't persue this matter at work, My Boss would have a hissy fit! For thatreason, I have omitted his/her name. However, that leaves Me as the current Highest Ranking Public Official to step up and Proclaim a New Holiday in Honor of our Beloved Banjos. (Y'all ain't elected/appointed officials, are you?) Sorry, folks, a bus mechanic is the best I have been able deliver as a champion for our cause. As far as I'm concerned, my proclamation still stands, albeit perched on a house of cards, rather thana house of Congress. At least The Wolf ain't at the door!We still have a few things to try. Formost is to organize small jams at each of our localities in Honor of the Day. 2 or3 people playing music somewhere, private, or hopefully, public with an apropriate notice in the local paper, even if after the fact.Send info to me through the BHO and I'll post it in the Official Blog. You can release only the city if you like to keep it all private.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

rendesvous1840 - Posted - 06/20/2009:  13:37:07

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Today is The Day! The First Official International Banjo Appreciation And Recognition Day. And the first Event of Note commemorating this great day is:
BHO member Tamarack is planning to sit on his porch and play banjo for the delight of his neighbors.
Should I escape the house and the preparations for Fathers Day, I intend to take my banjo to the park and pick a few tunes there. Y'all go pick some too.
Paul

"A master banjo player isn''t the one who can play the most notes. It''s the one who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello
http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128303 IBARD topic
http://ibard-rendesvous1840.blogspot.com/

delco - Posted - 06/20/2009:  20:14:35

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I'm really admiring the perserverence to see this one through.... what an ambassador for the instrument you are! My hat's off to you. And I hope your neighbors enjoyed this first official IBARD as well. Were they fully aware of the momentous occasion?