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by Kris S.
Tue Apr 17, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Contra Dance Summer Schedule
Replies: 4
Views: 492

Re: Contra Dance Summer Schedule

Hi, Larissa. Would you mind some additional musicians on 8/11? A bunch of us will be around then.
by Kris S.
Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: folk jam session and dancing
Replies: 10
Views: 3829

Jamming and dancing

Greetings from Wheatland Township, Larissa. Fiddler Bruce Bauman and fam (of which I am part) will be in the Island from 8/4-18 this summer. There will also be a couple of other musical families there at that time (especially during the second week). I think itâ??s safe to say our posse would love t...
by Kris S.
Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:20 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Folk Music Legends performance 10/15!
Replies: 4
Views: 4596

These musicians are great! You won't be sorry if you go to this performance.
by Kris S.
Tue Aug 18, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Bluegrass...on steroids! Tuesday, 8/18!
Replies: 5
Views: 4849

Billy and Don

Billy and Don are GREAT. Go to see them if you can. You'll be glad you did!
by Kris S.
Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:52 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Real estate mediator
Replies: 1
Views: 2766

mediator

I know of a mediator in Northern MI...Wanda Joseph. Check out her website, www.creativeconflictresolution.net.
by Kris S.
Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: FREE Music Instructions!
Replies: 1
Views: 2736

free music lessons

Ruby John is a great teacher and a fantastic fiddler. Anyone who chooses to learn from her will be in for a treat!
by Kris S.
Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Dish vs Direct TV
Replies: 5
Views: 5178

Dish without 9 & 10 and 33

After about 15 minutes on the phone with my new best friends Mark and Fernando, one of whom assured me Dish is "working double time" to remedy the problem of local channels being removed--and who also advised assisting me is "no sweat!"--I am now paying $20 less for the next five...
by Kris S.
Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: SUMMER - Coming soon to an Island dear to our hearts
Replies: 5
Views: 4044

No leash laws? That's what you got from that lovely photo? Sheesh.
by Kris S.
Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Guitar lessons
Replies: 3
Views: 2979

Re: guitar lessons

My husband, Bruce Bauman, teaches guitar and ukelele (and fiddle), and he/we will be on the island from 8/3-17. I suspect you're looking for something sooner and of longer duration, but thought I would put that out there. His email address is earful_of_fiddle@yahoo.com, if you would like to contact ...
by Kris S.
Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: "Stranded on Beaver Island"
Replies: 2
Views: 3965

You notice I said odd AND good, Marie...which means I don't think odd is bad. I found the clip quirky and highly enjoyable.
by Kris S.
Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: "Stranded on Beaver Island"
Replies: 2
Views: 3965

"Stranded on Beaver Island"

In case you hadn't seen this. Odd and good.

http://youtu.be/45h0eYtDFSs
by Kris S.
Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: The YOGA Update Spot!
Replies: 15
Views: 15370

Yes to Yoga!

Enjoyed Lisa's classes during our two weeks on the island last August. Looking forward to joining her again in about 5 weeks (not that I'm counting the days...)
by Kris S.
Wed May 18, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: The Galápagos Islands their pest problem
Replies: 1
Views: 3870

T.C. Boyle's book When the Killing's Done is about this very topic. I would recommend it.
by Kris S.
Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: From MSNBC: Columnist David Broder Dies.
Replies: 0
Views: 2956

From MSNBC: Columnist David Broder Dies.

Never met Mr. Broder, but I know he had a regular presence on the Island and wrote about Island life on occasion. The article indicated cause of death was complications of diabetes. :cry:
by Kris S.
Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Lake Michigan in late September?
Replies: 6
Views: 7885

Thanks, all. If I do brave the much cooler waters in a couple weeks, I will let you know (assuming I live to tell the tale!)