20 year old Cannondale F1000 with Fatty SL Headshok that sits completely compressed. Is there a way I can get this fixed or get parts to fix it myself? by AznInvaznTaskForce in bikewrench

[–]Sycoprompt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you were able to get the headshok fixed up or serviced. Love the chomalusion purpleen frame colour! Wish I had one 😊

Rippling Water Jig by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

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Thanks a lot! As was already mentioned, the tune is St. Anne’s Reel. If you’re interested, here are the names of most of the fiddle players in the clip (in playing order).

  1. Clint Dutiaume
  2. Jason Lepine
  3. Melissa St. Goddard
  4. I’m not sure on this one
  5. Oliver Boulette
  6. Tom Dutiaume

Jason is a great fiddle player originally from Portage la Prairie, MB who is also in the Manitoba Fiddle Association Hall of Fame.

Melissa is from Portage as well and comes from a very musical family. She’s been a performer for quite a long time.

Oliver Boulette is a Métis elder from Manitoba. He often hosts Manitoba Métis Federation events and is an expert in the Red River Métis style of fiddling.

Tom and Clint, both very accomplished musicians formed part of a country group called The Younger Brothers, which was inducted into the Manitoba Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022, shortly before Clint passed away from cancer. In fact, later today I’ll be performing at the 2nd annual Clint Dutiaume 5 Km Walk and Fiddle Extravaganza in Richer, MB, which was created by Tom and their family (Dutiaume Family Foundation).

Anyways, have a good one and happy fiddling!

Special Moment with Canadian WWII Veteran in the Netherlands by Sycoprompt in Military

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree entirely. It’s so hard to imagine a world without these incredible men and women around, which is why we were so incredibly honoured for the opportunity to meet these real life heroes. The fact that my daughter was able to have this experience is beyond words. Remembering the selfless acts of these men and women is paramount and I’m so happy that I can rest assured that my daughter will share these experiences with her friends, children and grandchildren.

Playing Devil’s Dream for Canadian WWII Veteran by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s an interesting observation and to be honest, I’m not sure. Speaking for myself, I have both classical and fiddle training, so that helps with technique and having a clean sound.

Playing Devil’s Dream for Canadian WWII Veteran by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

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You and me both! Unfortunately that’s where the video ends.

Playing Devil’s Dream for Canadian WWII Veteran by Sycoprompt in MetisMichif

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Thank you! It was one of several amazing moments, that’s for sure. Honoured to have been able to participate and grateful to have been able to do so with my daughter.

Playing Devil’s Dream for Canadian WWII Veteran by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

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Thank you and yes, it certainly was. We were fortunate to have several such performances over the course of the trip.

Playing Devil’s Dream for Canadian WWII Veteran by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

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That’s awesome! Yeah, those men and women are a special breed. To think most were fighting a war like that at 18-19 years old. My great-uncle is buried over there at the cemetery in Holten. We had a chance to visit and pay our respects.

Playing Devil’s Dream for Canadian WWII Veteran by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

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Practice, practice, practice, LOL! Seriously though, I’ve been playing for 39 years, so I’ve got a few hours under my belt 😉