Greetings- anybody there? Just a short post today, as I have not been harping as much as I would like, but where has the time gone? Ugh- sickness, emergency room visits with hubby (badly infected finger- blood poisoning- cat claw nastiness), long visit from daughter who lives in Norfolk, VA; Palm Sunday/Holy Week services/Easter (all musical, despite the flu and the guest, but on keyboards and not harp strings...) and now taking a trip to visit son and cousin in Denver for 8 days- no harp included!
Still having fun with my harp student- she keeps me thinking, that's for sure! And enjoying some of the online offerings of Deborah Henson Conant and the Harp Column, as well as links on fb by Sue Richards! So- still using my harp brain, even without fingers! Is that possible???
Have bit the bullet and ordered a carbon fiber harp from Heartland Strings- with fluorocarbon strings, LED lights and a Fishman pickup for easy amplification! I am MOSTLY stoked about the lightness and durability this baby should have- I am not getting any younger, and even my Fisher in her case is harder to manueuver up and down stairs, around tight corners, in and out of the car...plus, the freedom of being able to put him/her in the car and GO, and not worry about the temperature if I decide to stop and visit, or shop, etc!! Being able to go to the water and play- lakeside, oceanfront, river- and not worry, is something I am really looking forward to! So, now while I wait for an August delivery, I am boning up on my memorized repertoire! No sense having the freedom to play wherever, and still be hampered with music stands, flapping music, and loose papers! Mind you, I adore Colleen, but she is a huge responsibility once she leaves the house- and even while in it, if kids are around. I suspect I will still mostly play Colleen, as I still expect her to have the better sound quality- but I may be very surprised with the reality of the new one. Will keep you all posted- if anyone is interested.
Also planning a trip to Ireland with the hubby May 14th -May 28th. Anyone know how I can locate Andee?? Name, address, email, phone??? Thanks! Also, may be in the market to sell my big old Kortier bird's eye maple 36 string Celtic harp. Mellow sound, but quiet. Heavy, Beautiful to look at. Great tone in the tenor range, in particular. Nylon strings. If you know of anyone who might be interested, let me know!
Hope all is well with you lovely folks- Happy Spring! Sharon
