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April 21, 2009
WhistleSmith Good and Plenty Low G Whistle
The Good and Plenty whistle is the result of receiving so many requests for a back to basics whistle. Many folks have asked for an easy to clean whistle in G with accurate tuning, no tuning slide, and the smoothest bore for good sound that is possible.
The following letter gave me the name of the whistle and was the basis for making the Good and Plenty Low G. If all goes well, there will be a series of the Good and Plenty whistles in all keys including the Traveler A mentioned in this email.
I received this email from a whistler in Pennsylvania who lives near Lancaster in the midst of Amish country. Here is an excerpt of his letter.
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March 21, 2009
What People Say for Spring and Summer '09
This section of What People Say! will be available for additions. If you have non commercial information you would like to share with other whistlers just send me an email.
Dear Skye,
Thank you for the lovely note about your whistle. I really appreciate you letting us know that you have received your Low G and your comments on the whistle. Thank you so much as your note really made my day. Rod Brewer, The WhistleSmith
Hi Rod,
I just opened the low G whistle this morning and played for 5 minutes before work. Beautiful! I love it! Makes me want to replace my high D with one of yours, and save up for a low D, too.
And the thumb ring is great. Don't know how much traditional music I'll ever learn in this lifetime, but this beautiful sound is perfect for a lot of what I do, and a nice change from the silver flute.
You have a fan :) Skye
This is a very nice letter with good information on the thumb ring. Thanks Crystal!
Hi Rod,
The Ultra Bb arrived safely and quickly became my favorite whistle! The first thing I thought when I saw the mouthpiece was, "This thing
is a work of genious!" And it is. I have 3 other whistles, different brands and different keys, and they're all hard to clean and not
nearly as comfortable to play. I also love the thumb rings. I use one for each hand, and I never realized how tense I got playing all holes
open, until I didn't have to worry about it anymore. Whistling is the great joy I always thought it could be, thanks to your wonderful
whistle! Thank you, and feel free to publish this if you like.
Crystal
The following post comes from Beryl Branin, who is building a blog with news and music to download.
Hi Folks .
I'm still a'whistlin' and having a great time -- thank you. Just thought you might be interested in reading the March post I've put on my blog.
Gura mile maith, Beryl Branin
http://www.grammbo.typepad.com/grammbosramblings/ > grams blog banner
Dear Beryl,
My wife Nadiene and I are very impressed with your blog and the time you have taken to let us know you like your whistles. I will post your email on the WhistleSmith blog so others can read your note in "What people say"
Your email has certainly made our day while we have been cooped up with three days of very bad winter weather. Thanks again for your note, Rod Brewer, The WhistleSmith
Read More in: What People SayMarch 8, 2009
Slide Flute finds New Friends and Places to Play!
I have been busy making inventory this winter and one instrument that has been consistently in demand is the slide flute. The Pennywhistle and Symphony Slide Flutes have both been found to be very satisfactory instruments for children and adults with Down Syndrome.
These folks love music and the interaction that it gives them with others. Playing the slide flute is a good therapy for improved breathing and an inexpensive way to provide an instrument that is easy to play and fits into family activities.
Because the slide flute can be played very loudly, I am providing extra poly plugs to limit volume and allow a quieter more mellow sound if required. Inserting the poly plugs also cuts down on the amount of air required to play the flute.
An adjustable poly plug on the slide rod now allows adjustment to the tension of the slide. You can adjust the size of the plug with a common Phillips head screwdriver for best fit in the flute bore. Lubrication of the whistle remains a single drop of olive oil.
From information that I have recently received, I understand that the slide flute works best when the person learning to play starts out with making as many different sounds as possible. The sliding sounds are at first most popular. It is best if the person who is instructing tries to mimic the student's lead on the sounds being played.
After a session or two, the student generally begins to be confident enough to try blowing notes that are like the instructor. Making up tunes of their own is a large part of the fun and should be included in the daily routine. Loud and unexpected sounds are also very pleasing to the student and a part of relaxing and enjoying the music.
As sessions with the slide flute progress the student will become inventive and spend more time with the instrument. The instructor should encourage outdoor playing situations and search out some interesting settings where there are good acoustics. Echoes from the slide flute are especially nice sounds and the student will be encouraged by the improved music sounds they are getting from their slide flute.
Other ideas, like the student playing a rhythm line using a set single note and the instructor playing a tune that is familiar can produce wonderful results. Part of the fun is finding the perfect note for the student to play along with the instructor's tune. As time progresses, the student can reverse the role and play the tune and the instructor can play the drone and rhythm line.
Learning to clean the slide flute and how to put it away in a safe play is also part of the session and teaches good hygiene and responsibility.
If you would like to add some information to this entry, please email and I will post your information.
Read More in: The WhistleSmith NewsTips about Antique Reviews•Second Hand Instruments •Chat•RIP Archives
I get a lot of calls and emails from folks inquiring about other whistle makers and instruments that they may have acquired second hand. Here is what I say.
1. Don't buy second hand unless you can physically play the whistle and find out if it fits you and the type of music you are playing. Many whistles that are second hand have been modified by previous owners and may not be the same sounding instrument as it was when new. If the seller doesn't want the instrument and is trying to sell it, maybe you won't want it either. Would you buy a car without trying it out?...same deal with a whistle or anything else.
2. Do not put your faith in on line reviews that are out of date or based on second hand instruments that were once owned by the writer and are now traded off. Don't take anyone's word on how a particular brand plays or how wonderful it is. They are basing their opinion on one instrument out of perhaps hundreds of dozens made by the same whistle maker. Stradivarius when making violins surely didn't make every instrument with the same sound. Whistle makers usually have several models in the same key, so find the one that suits you best.
3. If you are a professional musician and are looking for an instrument that has a specific sound, go to the maker and play instruments until you find what you are looking for. The cost is minimal and whistlers should be as picky as a guitarist (play on words) or a violin player.
I get dozens of folks that drop by in the run of a year that are looking for a specific instrument. These folks are looking for their specific sound and they usually find an instrument that suits their needs. Often times they switch from a whistle to a flute or fife to get the sound they require. I sometimes regret I am off the path in Northern Maine as I'm sure many more folks would show up if the shop was farther south. But there again, I would miss all my Canadian friends that come by on their vacations and play a tune and purchase instruments.
4. Don't take chat room advise on buying whistles. It is entertaining to a degree to chat with others interested the same things you are interested in. However, many "chatters" will say they own or owned a particular whistle or flute and give it a thumbs up or down in favor of another brand. This is not always the truth and you have no way of verifying anything the "chatter" tells you.
5. No whistle maker wants to sell you an incorrectly made whistle or a whistle that does not fit your type of music. I see and handle dozens of instruments from other makers each year.The only thing that is consistanly wrong with these instruments is a problem anyone can fix. Without fail, the instrument has simply never been cleaned!
6. Check to see if the instrument you are going to purchase is still being made. Many online stores are selling old inventory,unpopular models or the maker is out of business or deceased and has been for some time. Warranties are no good to you if there is no one home anymore to make them valid.
7. Check the web site you are reading to see if the postings are current and really valid. If the web site is a cemetery of old information, Antique Reviews and long gone makers, let the writer know in a kindly manner to put those entries in an RIP (rest in peace) directory so everyone is reading valid, up to date information.
Help yourself and help everyone else at the same time by letting others know the information they are reading is current.
Read More in: The WhistleSmith NewsBlog Cleanup and Archived Files
If you have been searching the Internet for information, you have probably run into hundreds of dead ends on your search. After finding a web site with information on the item you are looking for, you find the information to be old, out of date and many times out of business.
I have been archiving many entries that no longer are valid into The Old Whistle Stuff Archive of this blog. Most entries have been edited out, but give you a redirect to the current instrument and how it is made. In this manner, you find only the new information and the updated features on that particular whistle, flute or fife.
This blog always opens on the "Main Page" which contains the most current entries made on the web site. Please use the directory to go to information that you are interested in.
I invite anyone to be an editor if you find a mistake or information that is out of date on the web site. I use all means possible to keep everything spelled and in proper context, but posting errors are often a problem when blogging. I appreciate your help on keeping things current.
Read More in: The WhistleSmith NewsDecember 16, 2008
What is the difference between a Thumb Post and a Thumb Ring?
I recently received a note from a music teacher who instructs both children and adults on playing the whistle. She was not familiar with the thumb ring and asked if I would explain how a thumb ring was constructed and how it works versus a thumb post.
I do not make a thumb post, however some makers include them with their whistles. A thumb post snaps onto your whistle and will keep your whistle from rolling and falling off a table. However, a thumb post has little value for holding your whistle. Thumb posts are generally injected molded and tend to break if snapped on and off the whistle frequently.
The WhistleSmith thumb ring is made from schedule 40 pipe and hand riveted together to make a very strong clip and ring combination. There are 20 steps involved in making a single thumb ring and each step is done by hand. WhistleSmith thumb rings are made to last, but can be easily repaired with common tools if necessary.
Here are some advantages to using a WhistleSmith thumb ring.
1. The WhistleSmith thumb ring is a full circle ring for your thumb. The ring swivels on a clip which snaps onto your whistle to allow movement and angle adjustment to the ring for the most comfortable playing position.
2. You have a solid grip on your whistle without having to practice fingering positions when using the thumb ring.
3. The thumb ring prevents your whistle from rolling off the counter or table top if you lay it down.
4. The thumb ring lets you hang your whistle on a cup hook or a wall pin when you are not playing. This provides a secure storage for your whistle and keeps it out of harms way.
5. Playing with a thumb ring improves your technical skills by eliminating learning hand grips when playing with all the holes open on your whistle.
6. You will not drop your whistle when you are playing because your lips anchor the end of your whistle and the thumb ring hold the body securely.
7. Confidence is a large part of playing your whistle. You need to know your whistle is held securely and cannot be dropped by accident when playing in front of an audience!
8. You can use a thumb ring on either hand. Place the thumb ring where you like it best. You can use a thumb ring on both hands at once if you wish!
This is The WhistleSmith Thumb ring that snaps to the barrel of the whistle and rotates for most comfortable playing position. Some
folks would like a Thumb ring for both hands so I am listing them as an individual item. Low whistles and flutes take a large ring and Hi whistles and flutes use a small ring. WhistleSmith Thumb rings are made to fit Whistlesmith whistles and flutes. Pick Thumb ring size to fit your whistle and Add it to Your Cart. We will ship your Thumb ring with your whistle order
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| What People Say
I recently received a note from a music teacher who instructs both children and adults on playing the whistle. She was not familiar with the thumb ring and asked if I would explain how a thumb ring was constructed and how it works versus a thumb post.
I do not make a thumb post, however some makers include them with their whistles. A thumb post snaps onto your whistle and will keep your whistle from rolling and falling off a table. However, a thumb post has little value for holding your whistle. Thumb posts are generally injected molded and tend to break if snapped on and off the whistle frequently.
The WhistleSmith thumb ring is made from schedule 40 pipe and hand riveted together to make a very strong clip and ring combination. There are 20 steps involved in making a single thumb ring and each step is done by hand. WhistleSmith thumb rings are made to last, but can be easily repaired with common tools if necessary.
Here are some advantages to using a WhistleSmith thumb ring.
1. The WhistleSmith thumb ring is a full circle ring for your thumb. The ring swivels on a clip which snaps onto your whistle to allow movement and angle adjustment to the ring for the most comfortable playing position.
2. You have a solid grip on your whistle without having to practice fingering positions when using the thumb ring.
3. The thumb ring prevents your whistle from rolling off the counter or table top if you lay it down.
4. The thumb ring lets you hang your whistle on a cup hook or a wall pin when you are not playing. This provides a secure storage for your whistle and keeps it out of harms way.
5. Playing with a thumb ring improves your technical skills by eliminating learning hand grips when playing with all the holes open on your whistle.
6. You will not drop your whistle when you are playing because your lips anchor the end of your whistle and the thumb ring hold the body securely.
7. Confidence is a large part of playing your whistle. You need to know your whistle is held securely and cannot be dropped by accident when playing in front of an audience!
8. You can use a thumb ring on either hand. Place the thumb ring where you like it best. You can use a thumb ring on both hands at once if you wish!
This is The WhistleSmith Thumb ring that snaps to the barrel of the whistle and rotates for most comfortable playing position. Some folks would like a Thumb ring for both hands so I am listing them as an individual item. Low whistles and flutes take a large ring and Hi whistles and flutes use a small ring. WhistleSmith Thumb rings are made to fit Whistlesmith whistles and flutes. Pick Thumb ring size to fit your whistle and Add it to Your Cart. We will ship your Thumb ring with your whistle order
November 18, 2008
The Whistler of Blackstone Bluff
Last ride of the season on November the sixth. Temperature was 55 degrees in the afternoon for about two hours and I had to dress warm to be comfortable. By evening, we had snow on the ground again.
After the barn wreck this spring, Nadiene and I needed to replace the two SUVs that had been totaled in the building. I thought that we could do fine with one vehicle since our business is here at home and the price of gas was over $4.00 a gallon. We have always had a motorcycle or four wheeler around and I used them to go to work in the summer and run errands. This time I opted for a scooter and after some shopping around, we bought a Yamaha Zuma. I really had no idea that I would like the scooter so much and how handy it turned out to be for doing errands. After a few trips around the area, I started looking forward to a ride before supper and on the weekends, I would try to squeeze out an hour or two for a good long ride and would come home feeling really refreshed. Summer this year was rain, rain, rain with a two hour break in the afternoon with wind and then more rain at night. I dodged a bunch of thunderstorms by having some places to stop by laying out various roads to ride that fit into how much time I had for the trip.
I jokingly told my friends that I was finding the best scooter roads in Aroostook county so I could take visitors for a tour when we had company. The more riding I did, the more I discovered great places to play the whistle. Natural spots with lots of echo and amplification from the surrounding hills are not too hard to find here in the "County". I usually make a brief stop and do a loud shout or two and if the sound is good, I will open the under seat storage, break out a whistle and give it a try. If the terrain shouts back, you generally have an amphitheater made by Mother Nature! One of the best spots is the Blackstone Bluff in Perham, Maine. The bluff is an abrupt stone drop into a twenty five mile long valley that has lots of stone faced hills facing you as you play. There is so much resonance from this arrangement of hills, that you music keeps playing back way after you have stopped.
The Bluff is also the home of a fair sized cemetery on one end that originally belonged to the Blackstone family, hence the name. Several times, I pulled into the opposite end of the bluff and played for a few minutes and then continued on my scootering. Of course, the play back from the hills bounces into the cemetery and it sounds like it was coming right out of the air in front of you. My playing apparently didn't go unnoticed as some folks visiting the cemetery started asking around about who was playing all the music and where was it coming from. When no one knew who the whistler was, a legend was immediately born about the Whistler of Blackstone Bluff. How cool is that? Celebrity status without trying.
By the way, my scoot will hold an orchestra of whistles or enough Chinese Take Out for two days under the seat . I get over a hundred miles to the gallon, so it turns out to be economical way to travel and a great way to find a place to play your whistle.
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Update on the Proto 3 slide flute
We have had a lot of response from the article on the new Prototype 1 whistle for physically challenged people.
I took the information from the Proto1 instrument and built a second instrument and called it Proto 2. There were some technically nice things about Proto 2 which was the next step toward a production whistle. After working with Proto 2 for several week I decided the breath tube was collecting too much moisture and would always be a problem. I archived the design information and have moved on to Proto 3.
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What People said November of '08
I received this note from Mark Hanson and thought you might like to hear about the work he is doing with his Low D whistle.
Hi thought you might want to hear your whistles in action . My album named The Lonely Traveler on I-tunes is live and features use of your low d whistle through out the album. Hope you like it. Mark Hanson [ aka Mark Perry ] God Bless
I must apologize to Jason Hoopes for misplacing his letter and not getting it posted until now.
Rod,
I wanted to take a moment to tell you how amazing this Low D whistle has been. I have had the opportunity to play it in warm weather, and cold now, and the tone has never been anything but perfect, warm and as airy as can be. I've put this lovely thing through it's paces, and whether performing a slow aire or a speedy jig on the upper pitches, the whistle performs as it should. The tuning slide is such a delight, making it easier than ever to achieve just the sound I need for whichever piece I happen to be playing.
Numerous times I've had neighbors stop by my window or front lawn to listen to the melodies tha comes fom this enchanting whiste, and although I have much to learn yet, the ease of playing even such a large whistle just boggles the mind.
I want to commend you on the craftsmanship that goes into these beauties, for if every whistle is as meticulous as this one then you have most certainly the finest traditional workshop in America.
Sincerely Jason L. Hoopes
Founder, Think Design Studies
Read More in: What People SaySeptember 16, 2008
What Folks are Saying in September '08
I have quite a few questions and some comments and feedback for the past couple of months that I find very interesting.
First off is a very nice note from a gentleman that liked his new Low F whistle. This is the response every WhistleSmith likes to receive.
Dear Sir,
I have received your Flute via UPS. This morning. I was able to play Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo, Malaguena, O Danny Boy, and the beautiful tune Rose of Tralee.
I am more a singer ( light Tenor ) than a flutist but I love the sound of the Tin Whistle, I guess genes inherited through my grand mother Rose O'Neil.
Never the less to tell you, Your Flute is not Good. * It is excellent* you are truly and artisan and I take my hat unto you. The instrument has a mellow sound that is haunting. It has two full octaves, you can not go wrong with it.
Have you considered making them out of hardwood or metal using the same concept? A very innovative design. I only wish it will have a 7th hole to add a lower note.
But, of course then it will not be an Irish whistle. It will be a sophisticated recorder.
The thumb ring is quite an addition as it is the mouth piece, a wonderful concept.. It remind me a bit of the Native American Flute.
Thank you again, Godspeed...
Luis Alberto
Another person who purchased a whistle inquired about obtaining beeswax that I had mentioned for several uses on whistles. Beeswax candles are available in almost every candle shop. Rubbing beeswax on the slide joint of your whistle will make it tighten up, but is easy to remove if necessary by warming the joint with hot water. Rubbing beeswax on the inside edges of the whistle mouthpiece will make it stick in place, but allows fine adjustment if you need to align the mouthpiece. Again the top cap of the mouthpiece can be easily moved by warming with hot water if necessary.
Burt's Bees makes a chapstick type product for chapped lips from beeswax and this is very good for a very tight joint that you need to slip easily, but the joint is too tight to use beeswax. When applying beeswax to the whistle joint, rub the wax on the male part of the fitting and spin the fitting together to distribute the wax evenly. If the fit is too tight, remove a little of the beeswax . Try the fit of the joint until it has a good firm fit, but is not jammed or over tight. I really like using beeswax for joints and you seldomn have to replace it. "O" rings are technically fine, but they tend to break at the wrong time and the right size is often hard to find.
Oh yes! you can share you candle with all your whistling friends as it takes very little wax to do the job. One small candle will last a lifetime if you don't share!
I inform buyers from other countries by Email that the USPS shipping charge to Canada and especially Europe is high, but as low as can be afforded to insure delivery and tracking of the package. I also warn buyers that the Brokerage fees charged are not included for them to get their whistle. Brokerage fees to Canada are very high and are charged by the individual items in the package. The VAT to the United Kingdom is another charge that is expensive. WhistleSmith is not responsible for these charges and can only tell buyers they should be prepared to pay them to get delivery of their items. So much for free trade...
A lady in Florida wrote to remind me of shipping costs here in the States.
" Please remind you customers that you will ship two whistles at a time for the same rate. I forgot to order the thumbring for my Low D on my first purchse from your website. Thank for shipping everything in one package on my second order. When you are retired and on a budget, everything helps out. By the way, I really love my new Low F, very nice sound."
Will you be selling your whistles on ebay this next year!
I recently shipped two Low D whistles that were purchased on ebay to Tasmania and another pair to the Czech Republic. We will be running the ebay store and Buy It Now auctions for another year. The category for WhistleSmith products is Musical Instruments/Woodwinds/Whistles. Prices for all items is uniform here on the website and with those for sale on ebay. Many customers find their way to this website from ebay and it is always good to shop online where you are most comfortable. If you have special requests for your order, it is best to order here on the website and to use the 1-800-675-4206 toll free line to discuss your purchase.
I hope you will read the news on Proto 1, the new slide flute that can be played with just the use of your head. This will allow thousands of folks with disabiltes to play a musical instrument for the first time.
All for now, but please keep writing so I can post your comments, questions and information.
Read More in: The WhistleSmith News | What People SayProto 1 Auto Slide Flute Due for Production
Here I am holding the original Proto 1 auto slide flute. The long tube is the air tube into which you blow to play the flute. The air tube is held in a ring of the wire that goes to the slide rod in the flute. The slide moves back and forth with your head movement to change the pitch and determine the note you are playing.
My Top Secret, keep the lights burning project for the summer has been a whistle project with David Whalen from Scotia, New York. David approached me on the phone with the idea of making a slide whistle that he could play by moving the slide with just the movement of his head. The whistle would also have to be easy to blow, have a nice deep sound, and be easily cleaned and maintained. In addition to that, the cost should be as low as possible so a lot of folks could afford it in all kinds of countries and economic situations.
WOW! You have to love a project and challenge like this!
David further explained that he was quadrupelegic from a skiing accident and wanted very much to play the slide whistle. His idea was to make a slide whistle that many people could play and have fun with, sound good, be inexpensive, be non-electrical, and be portable. He and a group of friends and family had done exploratory work on the music project and knew there would be lots of interest in the whistle if it could be made to work.
I was really excited by the concept of the slide whistle project. I knew from working with my nephew Kevin on the original slide flute, that the number of folks who would benefit from the project would make up a very large and enthusiastic group of people. I told David it was a done deal and I would develop the whistle and he would be the tester. I also cautioned him that it might take longer to get the whistle right and playable than we both could anticipate.
Sometimes you just get lucky and that's what happened next. The Penny Whistle Auto Flute has been throughly tested and played by a large group of folks, many with disabilities that hamper breathing or mobility. Soooo...I turned the flute upside down and made a clip to hold the clear vinyl tube used to blow the flute onto the original mouthpiece. I made a wire bending jig to make a heavy wire loop to hold the mouthpiece tube and an extension to hook it to the fiberglass slide in the flute. All you do then is put the tube in your mouth to blow the whistle and move your head back and forth to move the slide. Now you can play music! I added some clips to hold the flute to an 18" piece of rod that can be held in place by an appliance bar and you can then play without using your hands.
The day David received the slide flute, he called at six in he morning to tell me he had gotten up early and had already learned three tunes to play. And then he played them for me over the phone. What a great feeling to hear him play and know everything had worked out okay!
David has been testing the flute for about a month and a half and it works very well. I dubbed it Proto I (for first prototype) and while David is testing, I have developed Proto 2 which is built on the Symphony Slide Flute. Proto 2 will be tested over the next few weeks and hopefully a production model will be decided on to begin production before the end of October.
Proto I has proven to be reliable and fun to play. Sound is very good. Cleaning is easy and quick. Sets up easily. Windway can be cleared simply and overall the flute works as well as hoped for. With a few changes in geometry and the wire bending apparatus, I feel confident we will be making this model on schedule.
The slide flute does require the care giver to be able to do some easy cleaning of the instrument and some minimal setup with the appliance bar. I am writing an easy to understand set of instructions and the illustrations necessary to take the flute apart and assemble it correctly.
We are very excited about this project and would like to hear what you have to say about the development so far. If you would like to email, send your message with the Subject line on your email as "Regards Proto I" to rodbrewer@jaybrewer.net.
Read More in: The WhistleSmith NewsBuilding completed at the WhistleSmith
Here is the way it looks on the mountain when everything has been put back together again. Mike Michaud is shown putting the last piece on the new building. Jerry and Mike set a new Olympic record in completing the job and it is greatly appreciated.
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April 24, 2008
New Building Well Under Way!
Our original barn was built by Jerry Michaud back in 1989 and was a great piece of work. Jerry, his wife Barb and his brother Michael built the barn in just two weeks and everyone marvelled back then on how quick and well built the barn was.
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Cleanup photos of the Acoustically Perfect Barn
This collage of photos shows the cleanup from the barn collapse. Our neighbors, Gerald Easler and his son Ed did the complete cleanup of the barn starting as soon as the blizzard calmed down enough to allow access to the site. They opened up the driveway with the large payloader to make room for the skidder to reach the barn and lift out the contents and remove the standing walls.
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March 23, 2008
New Snow Record Blizzard Hits
The Snow Record for Maine had stood since 1955 at 181 inches. As I had mentioned earlier this winter, I was pretty sure it would be broken and it has been shattered by the last snowfall which moved the winter total to 185.7 inches. It is just March 23rd and we have a very good chance of moving the record up to 200 inches and even more by the end of snowfall in the month of April.
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