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Bodhran mould

A kindly relative bought me one of those mini bodhrans off the ferry a couple of years ago. I was just looking at it amongst the other kids toys this morning & its going mouldy! Is this normal?

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Leftheris

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Does the 'mould' look anything like this?

http://www.wirelessdatasys.com/dea/luthiery/bodhran.htm#Mould

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Yup, if you leave it in the garden shed for 3 years.

Actually if the skin hasn't been treated or cured properly then it will become a feast for the fungII like any other bio -thingy.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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David Aberdeen, Dick Glasgow, whatever next? Alan Auchtermuchtie? Conor Cowdenbeath?

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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Is this mould contagious? Like, where can I get some to spread?

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by llig leahcim

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There's no drum in the world that is neater
Than the bodhran; its rhythms are fleeter.
It's from Ireland; you hold
It one-handed, I'm told,
And you play with a paddle-like beater.

By Qermaq
http://www.oedilf.com/db/Lim.php?AuthorId=445&Start=10

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Wonder if this is what your looking for MG.

Humungous fungus: world's largest organism?
http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s828525.htm

&, by the way, that is 'Orga-nism'!

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Why do they always describe big things as being "as big as XX football fields"?

I have no idea how big a football field is.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by showaddydadito

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Well, since you ask Conan:

Don't forget:

George Edinburgh
http://directrooms-scotland.com/george-edinburgh-intercontinental-1124.htm

Paul Perth
http://indigo.ie/~bvr/Paul.htm

Tommy Belfast
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/__121b_n5y2/H+j/Cl0t0mg/QDfddWJ0hE+NbRbOevZPh3xUCY1fXlyV29Wv2XkNLuRWCM4

& good old

Larry London
http://www2.ohlone.edu/instr/music/london.html

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Can I cultivate something interesting from this instrument then?

A football (soccer) field is aprroximately 1 acre. (a rectangular one like)

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Leftheris

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"Can I cultivate something interesting from this instrument then?"

I suppose you might, after all, there's a first time for everything!

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Or, put another way Leftheris:

A FIFA-standard football pitch = 0.7. hectares.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Michael, the solution may be closer than you think!

http://boards.webmd.com/webx?THDX@2.npyna3hAnCt.0@.8938e689!thdchild=.8938e689

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Showaddy, a football field is as big as two very large things, each precisely half as big as a football field.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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Leftheris, try watercress.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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Michael, had you thought of using some of this:

The Death Cap ... the most dangerous fungus known....
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=worlds+most+dangerous+fungus&btnG=Search&meta=

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Sorry, meant this:
http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/andes/8046/edible.html

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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I thought the world's most dangerous fungi would be...

Michael Barrymore

Sorry, bad taste

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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Conan. Could you let me have some watercress cuttings from your drum to get me started please? Simon.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Leftheris

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Let's get silly for a moment. I've just come across a report about a robot piloted by a slime mould. The link is http://hardware.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/02/14/0354241

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by lazyhound

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No problem Simon!

Actually a well-cultivated patch of watercress on a bodhrán adds a patriotic splash of colour and makes a welcome change to the oul' matted hair. Get yours in time for St Patrick's Day!

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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Trevor, stop being silly & please stick to the topic!

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Conan. Could we go into this together & clean up on P's day. You clearly have the expertise & I can provide the space & labour. What are your terms?

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Leftheris

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Half and half, Rodders - 60:40.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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You're a fair man.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Leftheris

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Ah ha! This inability to count, explains all those 5/4 Reels & 4/9 Jigs you play, Conan!

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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Why do you think I took up the bodhrán?

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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Ah - thanks Conan. That helps a lot.

Reminds me of a friend of mine who went to the employment exchange, and said he wanted to be one of the landed gentry. The lady behind the desk walked round the front and kicked him in the crotch, and said "There's a couple of achers to get you started."

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by showaddydadito

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ooofffffff! Crossing my legs here...

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Conán McDonnell

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Ptarmi, Silly? Me silly? And here am I thinking deep thoughts about a mould-ridden bodhran powering its own robotic tipper. I do believe I may have an invention coming on. I think I'll go and lie down for a while in a darkened room.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by lazyhound

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Robot bodhrans?!!!

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Leftheris

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# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Leftheris

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Hope your not lying in here Trevor, looks kind of creepy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/z428/91040425/

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by Ptarmigan

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No, it's not my room. It's too tidy.
I'm feeling better now.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by lazyhound

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You could probably cultivate a nice patch of athlete's foot on a bodhran. Perhaps even a few verrucas (sp?), if the skin is thick enough.

# Posted on February 15th 2006 by ragaman

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Just had a quick look in my toybox, but none of mine are mouldy...........phew!

# Posted on February 16th 2006 by curlew

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Just checked my favourite 'toy' & no mould on mine either .........phew! ;-)

# Posted on February 16th 2006 by Ptarmigan