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I am pretty sure he meant hair sheep, i.e. breeds of sheep that have hair instead of the traditional wool. For instance, I know that some are raised in the southwest US where the heavy wool could cause the animal to overheat. And yes, I know that certain tribes do keep wool sheep their as well. Alan

I always thought that tune was caled Moscow Nights. Alan

I've got an old Regal from the thirties (parts by Dobro, assembled in Chicago) and an OMS Dobro from the eighties when the Dopeyros began building them for thmselves again. Alan

what kind of dobro you got? Alan

I'm just wondering what kind of car was to wrap the concertina in? Alan

Looks good. Alan

I read it as a non-dining poll, which made me curious. Alan

I'm learning more about Brit culture all the time thanks to you Peter. I don't think our Holsteins had any of those hidden passages up on the farm, though I imagine you call them Freisians. Alan

That was my thought on this side as well. Alan

Get some ducks. Alan

There is a discussion of this that happened in August, I believe, in the forum announcements. We also have our instruments as scheduled property. Eleven years ago, we had two twelve strings stolen out of the car, one scheduled and the other wasn't (it had been purchased 2 monthes earlier, and had't been added yet). We sent in the claim, after getting quotes from two local shops we did business with. On the claim, Robin listed not only the guitars, but all the little items in the cases as well (straps, tuners, capos, etc.) The initial offer was made only on the scheduled item. She called back, and asked about the second guitar and the underwriter included the value of that as well. The other sundries he said would be covered under the household deductable of $250, which was more than generous. Generally, when we add an item, if it was bought new, or from a shop, the bill of sale is generally acceptable, or the manufactures list. Those we pick up from other sources, we can generally get a quote from a shop we do business with. The scheduled items are all done as riders to my household policy. Alan

Merry Christmas and thanks for all your help and patience this year. Alan

Maybe we could make a case for the Stagi as the "Soloflex" of concertinas...like the farm boy who lifted the calf every day until he found that he was lifting the bull, the Stagi player finds that the skills so painfully cultivated with this box translate into good training for the upgrade? There is far more truth in that then I would ever want to admit, as I have found out since getting my Tedrow. Alan

Sorry, should have got back with you, trying to work out my scedule now. Alan

Interesting, especially for a guy named Ratface! Alan

Since my previous post doesn't answer the question, the shows premise is to have two teams compete by going antiquing looking for "bargains" and then sell these items through a auction service later on to see how much money was earned or lost. Actually fairly entertaining, but then, I imagine there is more than one person here who occasionall tries the same thing in real life. Alan

Hi David, Here's the link to the show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/antiques/tv_and_radio...unt_index.shtml I'm presuming that the show has not been sold to the USA, which is a shame, as it would work quite well to a non UK audience. I'm not certain whether it is available via the web. Certainly youtube is a non-starter, as the show would be copyright, and the new owners of youtube are trying to stamp out copyright infringements. Regards, Peter. I've seen earlier seasons on the local PBS affiliate, or the one in Dayton, I can't remember which, but since it was broadcast on a weekend afternoon when all proper Americans are watching sports, so it is not surprising that few people have seen it. I'll keep a watchh to see if this season ever shows up over here. Alan

Just think, Alan, by this time next year, it will be a doddle. Keep at it! Regards, Peter. What's a doddle in Yank english? Alan

I don't remember what the box is that you inherited (how come other people inherit instraments, and all I inherited was farming hand tools), but I think it was a twenty button Jones? Anyway, I always found the de Ville book "The concertina and how to play it" useful and informative. Hope this helps. Alan

Silent Night and God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman down, Oh Come allYe Faithful, It came upon a midnight Clear and Oh Little Town of Betheleham start. and know for the really exciting news.... I am just reading the music, instead of marking it up with numbers and push draws, like I have been doing. Occasionally having problemswith the third row, as my previous boxes were twenty buttons, but he, I'm not having to make cheat sheets. Alan

I think I see a Columbus Concertina get together coming up, then, maybe Saturday the Seventeeth, if your family will let you away. Alan

Okay, so Windsor is a little farther, if you are closer to Lake Michigan, I saw the Elderly, and assumed you where in Central Michigan. That Tedrow charged Stagi you inguired about elsewhere would be agood starter instrament. Frank Edgely in Windsor would still be a good resource for you, as well as his buddy (whose name is slipping my mind) in the Ann Arbor area. Alan

Nice concertinas do occasionally show up at Elderly,l I know they had a decent Tedrow box a while back, though it was more than you want to spend. Also, Frank, down in Windsor from you, builds nice concertinas, and is a fairly decent fellow, and would be worth getting ahold of as a resource, especially since he is within two hours of you. Alan

Give me a shout when you are going to arrive in Buckeyeland, though I will be in Michigan for part of the Christmas season. Alan

That always seemed to be the best part of a live auction as well. Alan