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    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:17:02 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>New Message Base</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,1063,1063#msg-1063</link>
      <author>hscadden</author>
      <description><![CDATA[It has been a long time since I did anything serious with the message base on this site; however, that has been corrected.  It has been an extreme challenge keeping ahead of the spammers, but with this new version of the message system hopefully that wont be just a dream

Enjoy!]]></description>
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      <title>Posts</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,694,694#msg-694</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[While I am on my soapbox, let me put forth this request for more posts from our members and friends both here and on other posting venues in order to bring this music to a wider audience in Tidewater (and anywhere else for that matter). If you hear someone that you like at one of our concerts, tell us so we can bring them back. Let us hear from everyone. Spread the word!
                                                                                              Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 07:19:18 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>James Keelaghan</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,693,693#msg-693</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[This was an excellent concert. James is a joy to listen to and a super ambassador for our music. I try to refrain from a lot of foot tapping until I am more familiar with a singers work but for this concert, I was using both feet from the first tune. Before last night I had only heard three pieces by James so now I am kicking myself for not having been quicker to listen to his music. All in all, a wonderful experience. I, for one will now begin spreading the word. What other venue than our music club can bring in this quality of music in a setting that we can all include as part of our weekly doings. So, everyone be sure to come next week and hear &quot;Blues at the Kauffman&quot;. I think that it will be a great show. Remember, these players and singers are linked to us. If we do not support them, we will not have new and continued folk music to enjoy.
                                                                                 Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 07:13:21 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bill Staines</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,517,517#msg-517</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[The concert was terrific as usual. Folks can say what they like, on Friday we went to the Attucks Theater to hear Mindy Smith sing and although she was very good, that concert and venue fell well short of the great sound and warm environment of that which we are treated to at the library. I believe that the sound mixing we  hear  is way above that of larger &quot;impersonal concert halls&quot;. This is my opinion but I say &quot;WELL DONE&quot; to everyone who sets up and delivers these programs to us. Thank you once again!                                              Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 13:20:52 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Bluegrass in Ghent</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,284,284#msg-284</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[My daughter Jennifer and I attended this past weekend's concert by Claire Lynch, and opening band The Stringdusters and would like to report that it was terrific. Please everyone, bluegrass fan or not, go hear these folks. They leave their audience wanting more. Thanks Brenda for bringing them here.
                                                                                   Jim
P.S. I am still being asked to ask you to have a Concert by Melanie.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:00:14 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Message Posting</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,273,273#msg-273</link>
      <author>Webmaster</author>
      <description><![CDATA[If you post a message from now on it WILL NOT show up until it has been approved.  This is to screen the SPAM, some containing pornographic content, from being posted on here automatically.

Sorry if this is an inconvience, but I have to control the content on here to keep this message board clean.

TFFM Webmaster]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:28:04 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Spam and trashy messages</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,260,270#msg-270</link>
      <author>webmaster</author>
      <description><![CDATA[It is basically scores of places in China that have people or scripts running by the thousands.  They get paid to send out advertisements to the whole world.

If you see in some of the messages that are posted on here ... and before I get a chance to delete them, they are for everything.

They could care less what this site is about, they only care that they can say that they posted the ads somewhere.  China is one of the worst nations for this.  On another site that I maintain, I had blocked EVERY country except the United States from accessing the site over time.  As I would block a few more, they would switch to bouncing messages through someone's virus infected computer in another country that I had not blocked to that site.  This went on until I had blocked all countries external and all States except Virginia (mainly local ISP services) and somehow someone's machine that had a re-mailing virus on it still posted something to the guestbook!!  

Solution ??  I took the guestbook offline for good and instead of people having to see Viagra ads by the thousands everyday I just delete 10-25 megs of E-Mail a week.  No biggy, I don't read them anyways!

Also, the Chinese government has no problem preventing people from sending stuff to China; however, it will do nothing to stop the spammers sending from there.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:36:52 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Folk Ghetto/ Upstairs Coffeehouse Reunion</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,262,262#msg-262</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Everyone probably already knows this but just in case, The Reunion is March 30, 31, and April 1.                                                           Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:58:50 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Spam and trashy messages</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,260,261#msg-261</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Who are these chinese and what do they benefit from spamming our site?]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:52:40 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Spam and trashy messages</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,260,260#msg-260</link>
      <author>Webmaster</author>
      <description><![CDATA[It seems that our message base has become the target of our friendly Chinese spammers.  Please try to ignore the SPAM as they post it.

I have taken the message base offline for a few days to try and get them to go someplace else for a while.  The guestbook had to be taken offline for good because of massive amounts of SPAM sent to it daily.  Over 300+ post per day of nothing but sex, drug etc.. adds.

The message base may go offline from time to time as I try to combat these annoying items, but I am trying to find a better system that is built to fight the various automated SPAM posting bots.

Thanks for understanding.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:28:15 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,244#msg-244</link>
      <author>John Shepherd</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Want a treat? Go to Youtube.com...

Click on 'Videos'
Click on 'Music'
Search..... Doug MacLeod
Click on &quot;The New Panama Limited&quot; (the 16 minute version) and see what you missed if you didn't make it to the concert...........

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:07:20 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Melanie</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,207,240#msg-240</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi Brenda. I have had another request from a freind to ask you to consider a concert by Melanie so if there are others who are interested this is a good time to speak up and let you know that we would like to hear her play here. While I am making suggestions, I would very much like to have Ian Tyson play. What do you think are the chances of that.                                           Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:51:05 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Autoharp</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,238,238#msg-238</link>
      <author>S Gaborik</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for someone who can teach me how to play the autoharp.  Please respond to E-mail address above.  Prefer Hampton/Newport News area.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2006 14:38:41 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,237#msg-237</link>
      <author>JB Carr</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Well - I'm joining the TFFM for sure now! Thanks for bringing Doug here and now for bringing him back. It was a real treat to see him on this side of the Mississippi River for a change!

I posted a photo from the show here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21418317@N00/

Not the best but I was trying to be as low key about it as possible and not interrupt the show. If anyone would like the hi res version please feel free to email and I will send it to you. Be sure to put Dubb photo in the subject line.

Great work getting Doug back; I look forward to seeing everyone again.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:12:28 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,236#msg-236</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[If you decide to run for President, you have my vote. Great job Brenda!
                                                                                   Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:04:08 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,235#msg-235</link>
      <author>John Shepherd</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Good job, Brenda. Thanks for all your efforts. Let's try to fill the place up next time..........]]></description>
      <category>General Messages</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 14:26:58 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,234#msg-234</link>
      <author>Brenda Barkley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[OK...

Doug MacLeod is confirmed for Sat.Nov. 3rd 2007 @ the Virginia Beach Central Library 7:30.  Tix will be $18 - $14 to TFFM members.

Brenda Barkley
Booking &amp; Media Contact
Tidewater Friends of Folk Music
757.626.FOLK (3655)]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:12:05 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,233#msg-233</link>
      <author>Brenda Barkley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[We're looking for a date in Nov of 07.  Hang tight...waiting for an email back.]]></description>
      <category>General Messages</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:34:56 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,232#msg-232</link>
      <author>John Shepherd</author>
      <description><![CDATA[We were indeed in the presence of greatness last Saturday at the Doug MacLeod concert....Thanks TFFM for bringing him here.......I just hope he comes back sooon..........For those of you who missed the concert, don't say I didn't try to warn you......]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,231#msg-231</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Another thing. To Brenda: Did I hear correctly that you will try to bring Doug back next seaso? Every three weeks wold be fine with me.
                                                                                 Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:16:24 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: autoharps</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,225,230#msg-230</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hi Brenda. I have heard Mike Seeger play and like his style so i think I will start with him. After I retire from my &quot;day job&quot;, I will look into lessons. Thanks.
                                                                                       Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:13:47 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,229#msg-229</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[It is Monday after the Doug MacLeod concert and the Kay household is is still buzzing about it. We heard a master Saturday night. It sounds like Brenda is going to try to bring him back next year so let's start now and tell everyone to please come. It would be a shame for a blues enthusiast to miss this man's work
Doug Macleod had that National Steel singing harmony with him.
                                                                                                  Jim]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:10:48 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Doug MacLeod Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,228,228#msg-228</link>
      <author>John Shepherd</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I don't know if any of you are planning to attend the Doug MacLeod concert this Saturday (Sept 9)......Let me just say that you'll be missing a FANTASTIC Blues performance if you don't go.....I first saw this guy about 40 years ago when he was a 'regular' at The Folk Ghetto....He was great then and he is truly AWESOME now......IMO, he's the best acoustic Blues performer since the late Dave Ray. He is a gifted guitarist and has that 'perfect blues voice'....He plays all over the country and the world(Europe, Australia etc) and we are lucky to be able to hear him. Do yourself a favor, DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2006 09:49:01 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: autoharps</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,225,226#msg-226</link>
      <author>Brenda Barkley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Jim the only place I know that gives lessons is Kelley Music in Virginia Beach on Independence Blvd.  It's $80 a month for 4 1/2 hour lessons.

You might want to try and teach yourself.  The Homespun company has a great line of teaching video's.  There easy to find on line.

John Sebastian, Bryan Bowers and Mike Seeger all have video's listed there.

The John Sebastian video is for beginners and is around $30. and the Mike Seeger is $20. Then you can move on an tackle the Bryan Bowers style.  He's around $60 for the lesson if I remember correctly.

Anyway...check it out.  We use to sell the @ Ramblin' Conrads and they we really popular.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:15:31 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>autoharps</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,225,225#msg-225</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I am interested in learning about autoharps and how to play one. Any help will be welcome                                                                               Jim]]></description>
      <category>General Messages</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:06:42 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>An Open Invitation</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,222,222#msg-222</link>
      <author>Mike</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hello Everyone.  I've recently moved back to East Tennessee (Knoxville), and the Bluegrass scene is alive and well.  What I've found is that Bluegrass music is very much alive and well, with plenty of venues for jam sessions, etc.  While I miss the Hampton Roads area, I am thoroughly enjoying the fact that there are so many places to play down here, and so many other venues to attend live bluegrass and other &quot;americana&quot; music events.  Should anyone wish to head this direction for an extended weekend, I'd be happy to put you up (sleeping bag on the floor, etc.).  I'm an hour away from the birthplace of country music (the hiltons, virginia.............home of the Carter family's Carter Family Fold near Bristol VA), 30 minutes away from the Smoky Mountains.  Just give me a shout.  Mike]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:37:39 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: TFFM Members Picnic</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,216,217#msg-217</link>
      <author>Jim Kay</author>
      <description><![CDATA[An annual event sounds great. We will even be sure to attend this time. I had to work this year but I will be ready next year.                        Jim]]></description>
      <category>General Messages</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:23:30 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>TFFM Members Picnic</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,216,216#msg-216</link>
      <author>Brenda</author>
      <description><![CDATA[I think it is clear that everyone had a wonderful time at the TFFM picnic.  Looks like from all the great feedback that we should me this an annual event. Let us know what you think...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:29:20 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Re: Where can I find a banjo?</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,197,215#msg-215</link>
      <author>Jerry Morgan</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Hello,

I know you posted this in January, and I hope you've found a good banjo. If not, I have the following suggestions:

Buy a Deering Goodtime II resonator banjo. That was my first bluegrass banjo, and although it doesn't quite have enough punch for hard core bluegrass, it is a great learner's banjo for a really decent price. Fine tone and super easy to play. You can find dealers by going to their website. I love my Goodtime, and still play it in church once in awhile. I take it camping too.

Otherwise, you can order a good banjo online. When I upgraded from my Goodtime, I bought a Gold Tone OB 250 bluegrass banjo from Janet Davis Music. I ordered it online. The setup wasn't perfect after I got it, but I got a banjo wizard close to Raleigh, NC to set it up properly. By the way, the banjo wizard in question is Donald Zepp of Zepp Country Music in Wendell, NC, just outside of Raleigh. He most certainly could find you a good learner banjo.

Anyway, good luck. If you already have a banjo, happy pickin'.

Jerry Morgan]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:31:27 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Irish music sessions in Tidewater?</title>
      <link>http://www.tffm.org/reunion/Phorum5/read.php?1,214,214#msg-214</link>
      <author>Ronnie</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Are there any Irish sessions in the Tidewater area? If not, would anyone be interested in forming one? I play flute, whistle and concertina.]]></description>
      <category>General Messages</category>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2006 12:47:15 -0400</pubDate>
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