A New Venture in My Life
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Comment from evilynne
That's a great story, and I bet you play the mandolin just fine, and you are probably learning really fast. It is wonderful when we can pursue a dream of our younger years. Evi
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2025
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That's a great story, and I bet you play the mandolin just fine, and you are probably learning really fast. It is wonderful when we can pursue a dream of our younger years. Evi
Comment Written 04-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2025
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Evi...
Thank you do much for your review. It's greatly appreciated.
John
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
A very amusing story (*<>*) I don't play any musical instruments but my children do. I'm curious if you found helpful youtube videos on how to play. It sounds hard to me. It's never too late to learn something new. Well done.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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A very amusing story (*<>*) I don't play any musical instruments but my children do. I'm curious if you found helpful youtube videos on how to play. It sounds hard to me. It's never too late to learn something new. Well done.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Gypsy,
Thank you for stopping by.
Sorry for the late response.
John
Comment from Begin Again
Here's hoping you conquer your endeavors with the mandolin, John. But even if you don't, you gained so much more on that big 70 birthday....time with your family knowing that cared enough about you to find out what you truly wanted and to get it for you. Also, you learned that age is only a number and you are willing to learn new things every day. And three, whether you learn or it sits in a corner, the love you felt when yo held it in your hands - of music, of life, and of family.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Here's hoping you conquer your endeavors with the mandolin, John. But even if you don't, you gained so much more on that big 70 birthday....time with your family knowing that cared enough about you to find out what you truly wanted and to get it for you. Also, you learned that age is only a number and you are willing to learn new things every day. And three, whether you learn or it sits in a corner, the love you felt when yo held it in your hands - of music, of life, and of family.
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Carol,
Great review.
Thank you so much.
Cheers,
John
Comment from Ulla
Absolutely, John, there is always hope. Thank you so much for sharing this fun read with us. I have actually heard of this ukulele band. I'm sure you will be getting there. Meanwhile, just have fun with your mandolin. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Absolutely, John, there is always hope. Thank you so much for sharing this fun read with us. I have actually heard of this ukulele band. I'm sure you will be getting there. Meanwhile, just have fun with your mandolin. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2025
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Thank you kindly, Ulla.
John
Comment from eliz100
This is an excellent story. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us. I hope things are progressing with the mandolin. I do not see any need for improvement. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2025
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This is an excellent story. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us. I hope things are progressing with the mandolin. I do not see any need for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2025
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Whooph... sorry for the late thank you.
Thank you for stopping by.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
I love to hear good mandolin playing. I so enjoyed going to see Marty Stewart play. I've seen Ricky Scaggs on TV. Really hard to beat him.
Thanks for posting and helping keep this music alive.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2025
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I love to hear good mandolin playing. I so enjoyed going to see Marty Stewart play. I've seen Ricky Scaggs on TV. Really hard to beat him.
Thanks for posting and helping keep this music alive.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2025
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Hmmm. Not looking to beat anyone. Just looking to learn at this point.
Comment from lyenochka
Right!! And don't worry, John, you can do it. Besides YouTube, there are chords and music online. My favorite is the two-finger chords webpage for mandolin. I got one a long time ago thinking because I have teeny pencil-like fingers, mandolin should be natural for me! But actually, I like piano and ukulele better and yes, guitar. What I found about the mandolin is that the sound is too metallic for me and it's a pain to tune all 8 of the strings. Mine is like yours. But I'm cheering you on, John!!
Football aficionado's please don't laugh (Football aficionados, )
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2025
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Right!! And don't worry, John, you can do it. Besides YouTube, there are chords and music online. My favorite is the two-finger chords webpage for mandolin. I got one a long time ago thinking because I have teeny pencil-like fingers, mandolin should be natural for me! But actually, I like piano and ukulele better and yes, guitar. What I found about the mandolin is that the sound is too metallic for me and it's a pain to tune all 8 of the strings. Mine is like yours. But I'm cheering you on, John!!
Football aficionado's please don't laugh (Football aficionados, )
Comment Written 20-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2025
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Thank you Helen for this positive review and those shining six stars! So you play the ukulele? Awesome. I'll have to check the two finger chord website. Thanks for that and everything.
John
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It's here:
https://www.mandolincafe.com/archives/two.html
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I know of a guy, he was my religion professor in college, who retired and opened a wood-working shop Appalachian Tree Works in Brevard NC who just this week burned an incomplete mandolin he had begun years ago knowing that his age has disallowed him from completing it.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2025
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I know of a guy, he was my religion professor in college, who retired and opened a wood-working shop Appalachian Tree Works in Brevard NC who just this week burned an incomplete mandolin he had begun years ago knowing that his age has disallowed him from completing it.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2025
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That's awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I wish you luck with your lessons and I enjoyed this uplifting post here John. I love the sound of the Mandolin, it is gentle and romantic. Age has nothing to do with learning a new skill, it is all about determination and you can do it. I found your post heartwarming and pleasing, I hope you entertain your family in the future with your talented playing, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2025
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I wish you luck with your lessons and I enjoyed this uplifting post here John. I love the sound of the Mandolin, it is gentle and romantic. Age has nothing to do with learning a new skill, it is all about determination and you can do it. I found your post heartwarming and pleasing, I hope you entertain your family in the future with your talented playing, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 19-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Dolly for the uplifting review. I'm having fun learning to play the mandolin. I agree that the sound is incredible.
John
Comment from Wendy G
Absolutely right! Where there is a will there's a way, and when you master those Italian favourites please let us all know so we can celebrate with you! Meanwhile enjoy your daily practice - and prove to yourself and to any naysayers that one is never too old, and fingers are never too fat. Go for it. Well said, and engaging writing.
Wendy
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2025
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Absolutely right! Where there is a will there's a way, and when you master those Italian favourites please let us all know so we can celebrate with you! Meanwhile enjoy your daily practice - and prove to yourself and to any naysayers that one is never too old, and fingers are never too fat. Go for it. Well said, and engaging writing.
Wendy
Comment Written 18-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2025
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Yup, never to old for sure!
Thank you Wendy for the great review.
John
