Mack: We have known for quite a lot of years that we share a birth date. Let me be one of the first to note that it is tomorrow. Happy Birthday, my good friend. I have played a whole lot of whistles in my years, and I have sold quite a few, also. I have even sold a Hoover now and then, when I had two of the same model. But one set that will never leave is my non-tunable aluminum set you made for me, so many years ago. The high D in that set continues to be one of the most responsive instruments I have ever played…
You and I have walked a lot of paths since that set was made…and we are still here. 'Tis a good thing.
Byll your hammered dulcimer playing makes me smile. And Mack, your whistles give me the giggles. Thanks to both of you. Hope the year treats you both well.
I’ve not been a frequent visitor to the board for a long while but I can’t think of a better reason to post a note than to wish my friend Mack (and Byll too) the very best on their birthday(s).
May you both (and me too), continue to toot your tooters for a good many years to come.
Happy Birthday, Mack and Byll! Mack, sorry we could not make it to Colorado as expected this fall/winter. Progress is being made here, so we are aiming for late May to June and will certainly let you know well in advance.
Byll, I also play the hammered dulcimer - great instrument.
