We were in Grand Cayman with friends when this photo was taken, and it certainly captured the spirit of foolish pleasure. I wish we were back there celebrating again today, and that’s no foolin’. #aprilfool #grandcayman #ukulele
Tag Archives: Ukulele
String, Strang, Strung
The more they are played, the more often their strings need changing. Also, wood and fretboard conditioner can be applied with the strings off to preserve the ‘ukulele’s appearance. This is my solid koa wood tenor ‘ukulele that I purchased from a luthier in Kaunakakai, Moloka’i. In honor of its roots, I tuned it toContinue reading “String, Strang, Strung”
Lesson to Learn
In 2019, we stopped by Woody Howard’s music and furniture store on Moorea and found this lovely ukulele with a soundboard made from island tou wood. This beautiful wood has wonderful tonal quality and was once reserved for use by the Ali’i (ruling class) only. I played it for 20 minutes or more, mesmerized byContinue reading “Lesson to Learn”
Of Fairy Gnomes and Ukuleles
Something about big shadows in the setting sun works a special magic that attracts Fairy Gnomes and ‘ukuleles and begs to be photographed. This Pono ukulele is my favorite for its sound and playability, and it truly lives up to its name which means “righteous” in Hawaiian. I have had it for over eight yearsContinue reading “Of Fairy Gnomes and Ukuleles”
Two of a Kind
A new ukulele arrived today, not for me, but for a friend who had seen and played my outdoor ukulele. They are inexpensive, have a great sound, can tolerate extreme temperatures, and are very strong and durable. I use mine for a travel ukulele; it has been all over there US, in the Pacific, theContinue reading “Two of a Kind”
Mostly Minding My Manners
I learned a while back, as did my wife, that my hands got into less trouble while I was playing the ukulele. It is a nice pastime and it sounds as good as it looks. I named it Lokelani in honor of the Hawaiian red rose. Fairy encourages me to play as much as IContinue reading “Mostly Minding My Manners”
Ukulele Sunset
The setting sun gently caressed two of my ukuleles hanging on the wall in the music room. The brown ukulele came from Moorea, near the island of Tahiti, and was made by a local using wood from a family-owned island nearby. It sounds as lovely as it looks, and brought pleasure to many locals withContinue reading “Ukulele Sunset”
Pickin,’ Sippin,’ and Grinnin’ (and Shoppin’) at Peddler’s Wagon
Fairy and I took a friend to the Peddler’s Wagon for shopping and fun yesterday. We all enjoyed the store for a while, then I went outside to play ukulele while the ladies continued shopping. A while later the proprietors came outside with a glass of punch and thanked me for the music. One offeredContinue reading “Pickin,’ Sippin,’ and Grinnin’ (and Shoppin’) at Peddler’s Wagon”
Happiness
“Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a ukulele, and that’s pretty close.” (author unknown.) Yes, it sounds as beautiful as it looks and that does make me happy. This ukulele came from Moorea, French Polynesia, made by a local named Woody Howard. I played it for 20 minutes or more at his shopContinue reading “Happiness”
Ukulele Purrrspective
Well, now it’s the ukulele that is out of the bag, not the cat. Marmalade the cat is always looking for a good place to commandeer and demand attention, and this time he found the ukulele gig bag to be puuurrrfect!
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 