Yes, when I looked into it, traditional Irish music embraces variations on tunes but not really improvising. I hear you about the drool. It's usually a little less when playing flute as opposed to whistle, as there's nothing actually in the mouth. Still have to be careful, though, as it's possible t...

Sounds like lots of really good music! The opportunity of playing with others is a fine thing. I think that bluegrass and Irish music both encourage a fair bit of improvisation. (Likely true of most folk traditions.) Are you recovered from all that playing yet? I am playing nearly every day, mostly ...

Sounds like quite the musical adventure, between Dingle and the new lessons. Glad that you're engaged in this pursuit. We're moving toward having a temporary ramp installed at my Dad's condominium, as it's getting to be very taxing for him to climb the steps. It has taken some time to get approval f...

The well company says it's a cistern, with a pipe going into the ground to draw up non-potable water. The pipe does not need to be removed. We just need to open the enclosure up completely and fill it in. Total cost for materials and delivery will be less than $200, with the addition of our labor, o...

Had 2 companies come out and give estimates; one was going to excavate over the top, break in and remove the top, fill with sand, and recover with limestone (which we have.) The second company was going to remove the tank / haul it away, then fill with road gravel and re-cover with the limestone. Th...

Yes, very thankful there were no injuries. Now if we can just find someone to take care of crushing and filling the tank, we'll be in business.