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09 Jul 03 - 06:46 AM (#979635) Subject: Got me a Fluke! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Yesterday I drove up to the Vintage Fret Shop in Ashland, NH- what a sweet little town! There I got my very own Fluke ukulele! I'm having a blast- I've learned a little blues, and now I'm working on chord progressions. |
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09 Jul 03 - 07:04 AM (#979640) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Mark Cohen Pick up a few of Jim Beloff's books, too (Jim is the creator of the Fluke) -- good tunes, easy arrangements. Tin Pan Alley, hapa-haole Hawaiian songs, surf music, the works. Enjoy your new friend! Aloha, Mark |
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09 Jul 03 - 09:34 AM (#979717) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: John MacKenzie Yep nice little place, we went there ourselves, and I bought myself a banjo, which I started to learn, but at present I'm at the 'Must give it another try' stage. We ate in a nice place back up the hill into the town centre, all wood beams, and good beer too. Nice guy called Colbourn runs it, due to old age I've forgotten his christian name, for which I apologise especially to him. I had met him in London many years previously, when he was part of a double act, called Colbourn & Stuart I think. Anyway I digress, glad you liked it too, and enjoy your new baby. Giok |
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09 Jul 03 - 11:37 AM (#979817) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Dave Swan A wooden fingerboard is now available on the Fluke. Did you find one? Plastic under my fingers feels funny, but it's a minor quibble. I think the Fluke is great fun and sounds good. I keep a tenor Fluke at work, and it's provided plenty of pleasure. Have a look at Janet Klein's site for fun. Plonk on! Dave |
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09 Jul 03 - 11:49 AM (#979838) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Sorcha Just a fluke? How come you didn't get the whole whale? |
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09 Jul 03 - 11:52 AM (#979841) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Ebbie Silly Sorcha. It's hard to fit into an apartment. |
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09 Jul 03 - 12:12 PM (#979857) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Sorcha LOL, what with the Giant Squid, I just couldn't resist! |
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09 Jul 03 - 12:40 PM (#979882) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: catspaw49 WOW.....I LOVE FLUKE!!! I'm pretty much a shellfish eater, but I do like fluke and flounder. Go ahead and chop yours up and try this: FLUKE ROMESCO Serves 4 4 fluke or flounder fillets 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper 1/2 cup oil or clarified butter Sauce: 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 4 dried chili peppers seeded and chopped 10 hazelnuts, toasted 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 tbsp. white vinegar Chopped parsley To make sauce: in a blender or food processor, blend tomatoes, chilies, hazelnuts, garlic, mint and salt. Add half the olive oil, drop by drop, until mixture is thick. With the motor still running, add the rest of the oil in a steady stream. Turn off motor. Stir in sherry and vinegar. Set aside. Wash and dry the fillets. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Dust fillets with seasoned flour and dip in oil or butter. Place fillets on a hot barbecue grill. After 2 or 3 minutes, turn very carefully with a metal spatula. After another 2 or 3 minutes, turn the fish again. While fish is cooking, pour sauce in a bowl and sprinkle with parsley. Serve spooned over hot fillets. You can learn to play yours if you like of course, but I'd just go ahead and eat the damn thing!!! Spaw |
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09 Jul 03 - 12:41 PM (#979885) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Red and White Rabbit Does fluke test like chicken? |
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09 Jul 03 - 12:53 PM (#979903) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: TIA Flukes test very poorly do to their lack of opposable thumbs and consequent inability to grasp a number two pencil. |
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09 Jul 03 - 12:56 PM (#979905) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Dave Swan ...Panda bears and even fluke do it, Let's do it, let's fall in love... |
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09 Jul 03 - 12:59 PM (#979909) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Mark Cohen Got me a Fluke, and a gun that shoots Tailgates, and substitutes Strap yourself to a tree with roots Humuhumunukunukuapua'a Aloha, Mark |
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09 Jul 03 - 01:12 PM (#979926) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: John MacKenzie I'll have a glass of whatever Mark's having. Giok |
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09 Jul 03 - 01:46 PM (#979981) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Micca Sounds like Dr Mark has been at the Swipe(fermented, distilled pineapples) or was it Okolehao? |
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09 Jul 03 - 02:32 PM (#980011) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Nigel Parsons Did you plan to get this or was it just a 'fortunate success' ? Nigel |
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09 Jul 03 - 03:01 PM (#980037) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Midchuck Gig at Moultonboro a week from tonight. We always go over through Ashland, and allow time to stop at Vintage Fret and play a bunch of instruments. Both of the other two Woodchucks have bought instruments there now, but I haven't. It's probably time I should, but I'm out of money. I just bought this and it sort of cleaned out my "gig fund." But we're playing a lot this month... Peter. |
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09 Jul 03 - 03:16 PM (#980049) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: GUEST,MMario Okay - 'Spaw has posted a totally off-beat comment (Thanks 'Spaw!) so I no longer feel constrianed not to do so! My first thought on reading the title of the thread was - We've got ourselves a whale or dolphin posting! Then - when I saw who it was posting, I wondered where she had hidden her fluke(s) - because she appeared to have normal limbs when I met her... very disappointed... |
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09 Jul 03 - 07:00 PM (#980175) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Frankham Janet Klein's was a site for sore eyes! Loved it. Steve Martin played that song in a movie. Was she playing a Fluke does anyone know? Frank Hamilton |
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10 Jul 03 - 12:02 AM (#980291) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: GutBucketeer Congratulations Animaterra! What color is your fluke? Did you try out their new flea? Welcome to the world of ukes! Gutbucketeer |
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10 Jul 03 - 06:34 AM (#980412) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Nigel, I planned to get some sort of concert-sized uke for me to use at the school where I teach. A benefactor donated 24 shiny new ukes (bright green!!) right at the end of the year. Someday I'll remember his name! Anyway, I've been diddling around since June; went to a uke workshop at the Old Songs Festival and saw some Flukes. I did try a Samick at the shop here in town, but only certain dealers sell Flukes. So it was time for a trip! I also tried the Flea but there was no contest when my baby fell into my arms! Mine is Uke-alyptus colored. Go to the website I highlighted on my first post and see how they look! There's no way Janet Klein's was a Fluke, as you'll know when you go to the fleamarketmusic.com site. So now I can play "Over the Rainbow" and I'm working on "Little Grass Shack". Next, maybe"Five Foot Two". I'm a trad. singer so this is totally new territory for me! I'm having a ball! |
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10 Jul 03 - 12:12 PM (#980644) Subject: RE: Got me a Fluke! From: Dave Swan Hey Frank, Janet Klein was probably playing the uke made for her by Tony Graziano. The uke she helped design can be found on his site, with lots of other pretty stuff. D |