All posts by “Eugene Knapik

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Off

I took the day off work today – a vacation day. The day began as usual, with the cats going into their early morning circus act, running and jumping and chasing and pouncing. All this to make sure we get up on time for feline… Read More

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The Can

I’ve started messing about with my home-made oil can banjo, which here-to-for I will simply refer to as The Can. Although I’m convinced it will be easier when I’ve grown my nails out a bit more, I’m starting (and I mean just starting) to be… Read More

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Kitchen Girl

This song reminds me a little of Over the Waterfall. I don’t know why it’s called Kitchen Girl. Maybe there are lyrics for it that I’ve never heard?  

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Oil Can Banjo is complete

Last week I had the oil can banjo together but I wasn’t completely satisfied. I particular, the holes in the tail-piece were off-line, pulling the strings toward the bottom of the fretboard. Yesterday, I visited my local Goodwill and bought a selection of forks, and… Read More

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Upheaval

This morning I started messing about with the look of this blog for the umpteenth time. I guess I have a restless imagination. I tried on about a dozen themes and I’m still not satisfied, so please be patient because I’ll likely make more changes… Read More