00:57:06 Lissa Schneckenburger: Welcome everyone, and Happy Birthday David!!!!! 00:57:28 Sarah Strong: Happy Birthday David, and congratulations! 00:57:29 Emerson Gale: Woohoo!!!! 00:57:48 Darlene Hamilton: Hello from Pasadena CA! 00:58:01 Bob Kirkman: Hello! 00:58:04 Fiddle Hell: Happy Birthday, David! 00:58:06 Marnen Laibow-Koser, Randolph, MA: Happy birthday and mazel too! 00:58:06 Suze Stjohn: Hello from Arizona! 00:58:06 Kathryn Barnhardt: Love to David from Philadelphia 00:58:08 Kenric Kite: Hello from Montpeculiar, Vermont 00:58:09 Sallie Sprague: Hello from Colorado! 00:58:11 Fiddle Hell: Hello from Fiddle Hell! 00:58:12 Soledad Ayres: Hello! 00:58:12 Marnen Laibow-Koser, Randolph, MA: mazel too, rather. 00:58:15 Loraine Machlin: Hello from New York City 00:58:17 Katy German: Hi from Asheville! 00:58:21 Marnen Laibow-Koser, Randolph, MA: Tov! Silly autocorrect. 00:58:21 Harvey Niebulski: Hello from sunny seattle! 00:58:24 Rachel Bell: Hi, friends! 00:58:24 Jeremiah McLane: Hi from Strafford, VT 00:58:25 Craig Meltzner: Hello from California! 00:58:25 Alice Markham: Love to David from Reston, VA 00:58:27 Alice Kenney: Happy Birthday David!! 00:58:28 Joanne Puente: Hello from Worcester Vermont 00:58:30 Maria Howe: Hello All 00:58:30 Mara Shea: Hello from North Carolina! 00:58:31 Bob Kirkman: Everyone please mute 00:58:31 Tom Morley: Hello from Chattanooga and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID! 00:58:31 Joe Blumenthal: hello from Northampton 00:58:32 Rachel Bell: Happy birthday, David!! 00:58:33 Carl Levine: Carl from Brooklyn. Greetings, 00:58:34 Patti Smolian: Hello from El Cerrito Ca 00:58:37 Liz Sturgen: Hi from Liz and Ralph Sturgen in Easthampton! 00:58:38 Fred Breunig: What a collection of faces! Hello from Brattleboro, VT 00:58:39 Nicole Bernholc: Hello from Long Island NY. Happy Birthday! 00:58:39 cynthia thomas: SUCH A DAY FOR CELEBRATION. YAY, DAVID! 00:58:40 CAROL NOYES: Hello from Northfield, VT 00:58:41 Gary & Christy: Gary and Christy from Sunderland, right down the road! 00:58:41 Lynn Feinman: Birthday and all-around greetings to David from NYC. 00:58:41 Ellen Bailey: Happy Birthday, David - from Cape Cod 00:58:43 Bev Bernbaum: Hi everyone! Happy birthday David! 00:58:46 Anita Mortimer: Hello from Portland, Oregon 00:58:47 Melissa MacIntyre: Happy birthday, David!!! From Melissa 00:58:49 Fiddle Hell: Hi from Ann Arbor Michigan 00:58:49 Sarah Hotchkiss: Happy Birthday and Love to David From Sarah and John in Winooski!!! 00:58:52 Sophie Sawyer: Hello from Jersey 00:58:54 Darlene Hamilton: Happy Birthday! 00:58:54 Robbin Marcus: Happy Birthday, David!! 00:58:54 Pamela Goddard: So many familiar faces - so amazing! 00:58:56 Merideth Wright: Hello David and everyone from Fred and Merideth in Vermont 00:58:58 Shawn Banta: Representing the Seattle area - Shawn from Shoreline 00:58:58 Brad Foster: Hello from Brad and Barbara 00:58:59 Angela Schneider: Hello and Happy Birthday from Memphis, TN! 00:59:01 Helene Powers: Happy Birthday, David! From Helene Powers 00:59:01 Mary Courtney: Happy birthday from Texas! 00:59:02 Shana Aisenberg: congratulations and happy birthday, David! 00:59:02 Ann Nokes: Hello from Beaverton, Oregon 00:59:02 Fiddle Hell: Much Love for you, David! 00:59:03 Sara Munz: Happy birthday from sunny Portland, Oregon. 00:59:03 Mitch and JJ: Happy birthday, David! 00:59:04 David Millstone: Hello and warm wishes from Lebanon, NH 00:59:04 Ann Roy: Happy Birthday David! 00:59:05 Barbara Partee: Happy birthday, David!! 00:59:06 Fiddle Hell: David Grattis på födelsedagen 00:59:06 Paul Gitlitz: Happy Birthday David 00:59:08 Margaret & Jeff Bary: Hello from Long Island 00:59:13 Tim Ball: Hi to everyone from Ithaca! 00:59:13 Ann Dillemuth: Hi from Chicago!! Happy birthday David! 00:59:14 Maria Hoffmeyer: Rich Futyma and Maria Hoffmeyer here. 00:59:15 Dorothea Hast: Happy Birthday David from Dora and Stan! 00:59:16 Rebecca Weiss: hi Charlie!!! 00:59:17 Elizabeth Witman: Happy Birthday David!! 00:59:18 bonnie: Hello from Vermont! 00:59:21 Phyllis Varga: Hello from Brooklyn! Happy Birthday! 00:59:22 Risa Sudolsky: Happy Birthday David from Risa 00:59:23 Ellen Hansen: Happy Birthday, David! 00:59:23 Diane Silver: Happy birthday David, and congratulations on this award! 00:59:26 Fiddle Hell: Happy Birthday David and so many thanks . . . 00:59:29 ANITA ANDERSON: Hello and happy birthday from Seattle. 00:59:30 Robin Russell: Hi everyone- HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID! 00:59:33 Elaine Malkin: hello from Maine 00:59:35 David Bateman: Hi David Congratulations 00:59:41 Sono: Happy Birthday David!! 00:59:41 Jeremy Gottfried: Happy Birthday David! 00:59:43 Jeremy Carter-Gordon: Happy birthday david! 00:59:45 Fiddle Hell: Beautiful birthday to you! 00:59:47 Ann Pearce: Happy Birthday, David! 00:59:50 Jacqueline Schwab: Hi, David and all! So great seeing everyone! 00:59:51 Harvey Niebulski: Happy Birthday David! 00:59:51 Sarah Pilzer: Amazing! Happy David day! 00:59:52 Dave Bartley: Happy Birthday, David 00:59:56 Fiddle Hell: Hello from Belfast, Maine 00:59:56 Andrea Tarr: Happy Birthday, David! 00:59:59 Will Loving: Happy Birthday, David! 00:59:59 Fiddle Hell: Gratulerar på dagen, David! 01:00:00 Dan Gottfried: Happy Happy Birthday. 01:00:04 Erol Tamerman: Hello and Happy birthday To David from LuanaLewis and Erol Tamerman! 01:00:05 Patricia Campbell: Happy Birthday David!!!❤️ 01:00:09 Rachel Bell: Ohhh so sweet to hear this tune 01:00:12 Sophie Sawyer: Happy Birthday!! love to you! 01:00:13 Paul Rosenberg: Joyous birthday David 01:00:16 Leslie Kaynor: Happy Birthday, David!! 01:00:17 Chris Madigan: Happy Birthday David! And Congratulations! 01:00:18 Gianna (she/hers) and Francesca: Wow! 01:00:25 Kristi Austin: David: congratulations and happy birthday! 01:00:28 Fiddle Hell: 545 people here!! Wow!! Congrats, David! We love you!! 01:00:30 Bette Laucks: Happy Birthday Dear David 01:00:31 Barbara Greenberg: Happy Birthday David! Barbara Greenberg and Dan Beerbohm 01:00:32 Marie Wendt: Happy Birthday David!!! I am so happy to be able to ZOOM here to join in the celebration. So great to see so many friends. 01:00:38 susan waggoner Pittsburgh PA: Happy Birthday DAVid. We love you! 01:00:43 Carl Levine: Processing with you al - up to the dance hall !!!l 01:00:46 Lisa Greenleaf: We’re ll here! Oh joy! 01:00:58 Amy Springer: Happy Birthday David!1 01:01:00 Diane Silver: I'm crying already. 01:01:00 Dorcas Hand: Many congrats and happy birthday! Still in Houston, but wishing for New England spring. 01:01:01 Darlene Hamilton: Val Scott… I like your sign! 01:01:07 Sherry Mattos (Lowe): Congratulations, David and Happy Birthday! 01:01:08 George Fowler: Hello all. What a great turnout! 01:01:11 Lynn Feinman: This is ALREADY so beautiful! 01:01:13 Sarah Strong: Imagine that Hart's Brook Garland is processing like we do at Montague May Day 01:01:16 Alice Markham: This walking tune brings tears of joy as I remember David leading the fiddlers to the dining room at Ashokan Northern Week.... 01:01:16 Al Yanas: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 01:01:23 Lloyd Lachow: happy birthday from snoid &co.!!! 01:01:32 Rachel Bell: Oh wow. The processional is amazing 01:01:34 Fiddle Hell: Happy Birthday, and congratulations, David. 01:01:41 Gordy Euler: Happy Birthday, David!!! Great to see everybody. 01:01:43 Ann Hazelrigg: happy birthday, david!! what love you generate!! 01:01:45 Donna Hopkins: Happy Birthday, David, and thank you for your musical generosity over the years! You have made such a difference in so many lives! Lots of love from Montpelier! 01:01:48 Dan Gottfried: Procession! 01:01:48 Lynz Morahn: So much joy in this!! :D 01:01:59 Susan Tomlinson and Doug Acuff: Happy Birthday from Arizona...soon to be Rowe MA....Susan Tomlinson and Doug 01:02:10 Nancy Spero: Happy Birthday! So much love over flowing! 01:02:10 Patti Smolian: I'm crying already 01:02:11 Jane Srivastava: Happy Birthday, David, from Vancouver BC, and... Congratulations on the Lifetime Contribution Award... a great honor and well deserved. 01:02:14 Mara Shea: What an amazing birthday celebration!! 01:02:18 Amy Hathaway: IT's SOOOO great to see all of you!!! Happy Day to David, from Keene NH 01:02:18 Deborah Campbell: Happy birthday, dear David! congratulations!! 01:02:22 David Nixon: Happy Birthday, David 01:02:23 Wayne Crouch: Hello from Wayne & Joyce Crouch and Melinda Ricker 01:02:24 Dave Marcus (he / him): Happy Happy Happy David K Day! 01:02:31 Patti Smolian: Happy birthday, David. Much much love from Patti 01:02:47 Debbi Friedlander: Happy Birthday David! Great achievement! 🎉🎉😘💟💕💃 01:02:56 Cis Hinkle: Happy birthday from Atlanta! Love to you. 01:02:56 Jill Gibian: Congrats and Happy Birthday. Sending love from La Grande, OR. Jill Gibian and Larry B. Smith 01:02:58 Shana Aisenberg: beautiful tune, wonderful video ❤️ 01:03:08 Bill Olson: over 600 screens so far! many more people! Happy Birthday David! Sending lots of love from me and Pam! 01:03:14 Leah Gordon: Congratulations and happy birthday, David!!!! 01:03:18 Nadine Dyskant-Miller: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!! 01:03:19 Fiddle Hell: When I first began playing fiddle about 35 years ago I went to the Ashokan fiddle camp. There after dinner you taught Scandinavian tunes and harmonies. Everyone in the dining room joined it and it was the most amazing sound I'd ever heard. I was enthralled. Just wanted to thank you so much for that experience and with you happy birthday! 01:03:23 susan waggoner Pittsburgh PA: This makes my heart burst! 01:03:28 Bob Kirkman: Three cheers for David!! 01:03:31 Don Veino: Yay, David! 01:03:32 Susie Secco: Happy Birthday David. So great to see all your friends here! 01:03:35 Julie Bermant: Happy Birthday, David! 01:03:36 Eric W Johnson: adorable! margaret and eric 01:03:39 Mary Lea: what a grand processional! Who wrote that wonderful tune?? (just kidding) 01:03:42 Swansea Benham Bleicher: Happy Birthday, David! 01:03:44 Paul Ross: David brings out the kids and kidding in all of us. 01:03:49 Fiddle Hell: Happy Birthday, David and congratulations!! 01:03:50 Kathy Torrey: Happy Birthday 01:03:57 Rebecca Weiss: YAAAYYYYY 01:03:58 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Wow. 01:04:04 Lee and Julian Shepherd: Happy birthday to Dave and hello to all from Binghamton New York! Lee and Julian Shepherd 01:04:05 Lloyd Lachow: good job @Charlie 01:04:09 Suze Stjohn: WOW beautiful intro video! 01:04:09 Bev Bernbaum: Wow indeed :-) 01:04:11 Addie Rose Holland: So lovely!! 01:04:14 Wayne Hankin: Congratulations David 01:04:14 Ann Hazelrigg: AMAZING TUNE it will outlive us all!! 01:04:18 Richie Davis: This is mind-blowing! Thank you so much!! And happiest of birthdays, David. 01:04:19 Lynn Walker: How Wonderful! Happy Birthday David! 01:04:24 Pamela Goddard: Holy Moly!!! 01:04:25 Tim Swartz: Happy Birthday David, and many happy returns to you and all of us. You have earned so many wonderful friends and given us all so much! From Northfield VT...and the Montpelier Contra Dance... 01:04:27 Fiddle Hell: Happiest of all Birthdays! 01:04:31 Joanne Puente: Happy Birthday, David! 01:04:32 Emerson Gale: Already tearing up so much gosh, so beautiful!!!! 01:04:35 Linda Nelson: Wonderful to have this event - wishing all the best! 01:04:36 lisa and david barondes merriman: WOW! Happy birthday David 01:04:38 Eric Black: Happy Birthday, David! And hello to the 620+ people already here! 01:04:40 Gretchen Koehler: AMAZING!!!!!! Happy Birthday, David!!! Love you!!!!!!!! 01:04:44 STORM just: Happy Birthday David, BLESSINGS, STORM 01:04:46 Woody Lane: Happy Birthday, David!! We're all with you! -- from Woody Lane & Jeri Frank, Roseburg, Oregon 01:04:50 sue rosen: Happy birthday, David! 01:04:50 Loraine Machlin: Happy, happy, birthday, David!!! 01:04:51 Lise Brown: Happy Birthday David! From New York, NY! 01:04:54 Gary Newman: Happy birthday David, this is quite a well-deserved turnout of so many for whom you've brought great joy. 01:04:56 David Ballou: Happy Birthday from your sis! 01:05:05 Fiddle Hell: Happy birthday David from Ann Arbor 01:05:13 Kathy Shimberg: First met you at Indian Neck many years ago,, David -- and followed you all these years since then. Thank you for everything you've contributed to so many of all of our lives! Love to you and Happy Birthday! 01:05:13 Danielle Montague-Judd: Congratulations and Happy Birthday, David! from Utah 01:05:15 val scott: Happy, happy birthday to you, dear David! 01:05:17 Maria Hoffmeyer: Happy Birthday David!!! 01:05:25 Jen Jasenski, CT: Happy Birthday David! 01:05:28 Carole Schaad: Happy Birthday to the composer of so many tunes I love to play and teach to the next generation. 01:05:40 Sarah Haman: Happy birthday! 01:05:47 David Levine: Love to You David. From The Hudson Valley. NY. Andy great to see you! 01:05:48 Jon Singleton: Happy birthday David !!! 01:05:50 Crispin Youngberg CDSS (he/him): Program at: cdss.org/lca21 01:05:53 Beth Robinson: Happy birthday David from Potsdam! 01:06:04 Katy German, Ashevlle (CDSS): https://www.cdss.org/community/lifetime-contribution-award/a-celebration-of-david-kaynor 01:06:09 cathie whitesides: Congratulations and Happy Birthday, and much love, David. Cathie Whitesides 01:06:10 Sophie Sawyer: Happy Birthday! 01:06:10 Nick Cuccia: Greetings from Merced, California -- the Gateway to Yosemite! 01:06:12 prescott hazeltine: Prescott from Meriden, Ct Happy birthday, David! And congratulations. 01:06:12 Merideth & Fred from VT: Thank you, David, for playing for us to dance in that parking lot in Bulgaria, when we met the Swedes! 01:06:18 Dave Fox & Jo-Anne Lund: Happy Birthday, David, from Dave and Jo-Anne in Westford MA 01:06:22 Laura Fitzgerald: Happy Birthday David and congratulations!!🎈 u 01:06:24 Florence, MA Jonathan: Thank you for all your inspiration David! 01:06:29 Laurie Challenger: Happy Birthday David! Sending hugs and love to you! 01:06:35 Katie & Ron, Portland, OR: Happy Birthday David! Lots of love from Katie & Ron in Portland! 01:06:43 George Fowler, Maine & Hanover NH: Hi David. Greetings from Hanover NH. 01:06:43 Annie Dunn-Watson - Essex VT: You are the Man. Thank you for all you are. Happy Birthday xxxooo 01:06:45 Cammy Kaynor: Happy Birthday, David. Glad to see a few of your friends on line here! 01:06:49 Marilyn NC: I haven't met you, David. I was Sue Richardson's college roommate 50 years ago. We are still close friends. I am meeting you through her. Happy Birthday! 01:06:51 Ann Hazelrigg: the best mentor ever... he always had something nice to say to our fiddle orchestra, even when we knew we sounded not so good!! 01:06:54 kathy talvitie- Phila: Happy Birthday David! 01:07:03 Betsy Branch, Portland OR: LOVE from Portland, and happy birthday! 01:07:11 Mary Beth Boyle-Montague, MA: Thank you, David, for being the inspiration to retire in Montague! 01:07:25 Jim&Chris,Waltham,MA: Happy Birthday, David! Jim Greaney and Chris Reynolds from Waltham, MA 01:07:33 Mary Brugh: Happy Birthday David, fromM 01:07:41 Jacqueline Schwab: David, your playing (duo recording with Betsy Branch) is at our dinner table on many a night--beautiful, clear tone and lovely harmonies and so much heart. Thanks for the many, many things you've given our community! 01:07:46 Susan Beal: Happy Birthday, beloved David! 01:07:51 Tarka & Victor -- Hillsboro, OR: Thank you, David, from Hillsboro OR!! 01:07:52 Sophie Sawyer: so much Thanks to you. I have followed your music and Your dances. Thank you for giving so generous of yourself!! Love 01:08:05 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: We love you David. Your book helped bring Contra Dance to Saskatoon. Your visit to Vancouver Island will never be forgotten. 01:08:30 Steven Trampe: My best wishes on your birthday amplifies all the others you’ve received 01:08:59 Sunderland, Massachusetts: David, thank you for all the music and all the love. 01:09:03 Nikki Herbst: Happy birthday, dear David. 01:09:16 Meg Lippert-Honolulu: Happy Birthday, David! LOVED that processional AND the dancing that was going with it! Sending ALOHA to everyone from Honolulu where it is 8 AM and a spectacular way to kick off our weekend. 01:09:21 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Beautiful, Lissa. 01:09:25 Tom Duncan @ Fiddle Hell: Thank you David, for letting me help you teach Josefin’s Dopvals at Fiddle Hell. It was truly an honor to work with you. You have been a wonderful teacher and friend. 01:09:39 Gretchen Koehler, Potsdam, NY: I loved that, Lissa. <3 01:09:40 John Gallagher: Birthday greetings from Seattle! John & Joan 01:09:47 Tom Hutcheson - Greenfield: Happy birthday and thanks for all the fun and life! And for my first memory of you, sharing some moonshine in the cabin just down from the Bookmill. 01:09:47 Keith Moe, Portland OR: Happy Birthday David! From Oregon 01:09:56 Mary Brugh: Mary Brugh of Jonesborough, Seattle, Hawaii, and.... 01:10:03 Ruth Rappaport, Watertown MA: David, I will never forget our magical week in Sweden. I think of it often. Thank you for all the music and dance. 01:10:20 Rachel Bell: Sooo many memories of wonderful, joyful dances and jam sessions at Ashokan. Thank you, David. 01:10:26 Cammy Kaynor: Was that my cabin, Tom? 01:10:28 Elizabeth Templeton: Happy Birthday, David, from Brookfield, VT 01:10:44 Tom Hutcheson - Greenfield: Yes, Cammy! 01:10:46 JANET GOULSTON: Happy Birthday David! You have made all of our lives richer and more joyous! Janet from Portland OR 01:10:47 Dan Gottfried NYC - Northern Week and Camp Unirondack: No one is more deserving of this than David 01:10:50 Cindy Holmes and James Lane, Seattle, WA: Happy Birthday David, from Seattle 01:10:57 Val & Tom Medve - Vermont: Happy Birthday, David, from Tom and Val in Vermont 01:11:19 Kathy Torrey: Love from Alstead 01:11:36 Steve and Bettie Zakon-Anderson: So well deserved. Thank you and congratulations David!! 01:11:47 Douglas Feeney: Happy Birthday David from Doug and Sally in Orange. 01:11:54 Deborah Cooper: Much love to you, David, and happy birthday!!! Congratulations on earning the CDSS Lifetime Achievement Award. So deserving for the support, mentoring gifts, and friendship you’re so known for. So much thanks to you from one of your Brasstown students! Deborah from Clarkesville, GA 01:11:58 Arlene Jamar, CA: David, I so enjoyed a run we did together during our time at Monte Toyon dance camp. It was a real up hill challenge for me to keep up - much fun too! 01:12:05 Wayne Hankin: And Happy Birthday David! 01:12:09 David Means: Birthday greetings and love from David and Sandy in Seattle. 01:12:27 Marilyn Rowland Cape Cod: Happy Birthday David! 01:12:31 Bob Littman, Needham MA: One of my First ever workshop at Fiddle Hell in Groton, by David, “he piqued my interest!” Happy Birthday. 01:12:37 Cammy Kaynor: Thanks to Dorothy Duschkin for that song! 01:12:41 Sande G Seattle WA: Happy Birthday, David! Thank you for your tradition of acceptance of everyone, no matter what their level of expertise in music, dance, or calling. Thank you for inspiring us to continue and to pass on the Folk Music and traditions, and to continue to build community. 01:12:46 Marilyn, Worcester, MA: Happy Birthday, David and thank you 01:13:02 Tom Balonek: Happy Birthday David. 01:13:12 Ann Dillemuth: The loveliest song and tradition ever. 01:13:13 Penny and Charlie Neyenhouse: Happy Birthday David Hugs and love from Charlie and Penny in the Adirondacks 01:13:14 Beverly Francis: Very best wishes from Beverly Francis, Chair of CDSS Awards Committee. 01:13:22 Margaret Shepard, Lodi, NY: Joyously celebrated! 01:13:29 Dan Gottfried NYC - Northern Week and Camp Unirondack: It is not just in what we think of as the music community. David brought Contra Dancing to Family Camp at a UU Camp I ran for many years called Unirondack. It was such a rich experience that he becamse a regular part of our program for three years, the first time we ever had a program repeated 01:13:34 Suzanne Girardot: Happy birthday and congratulations, David, from Suzanne in Seattle. I will never forget playing with you in the Fabulous Girls at Folklife and also as part of our Folkfloor crew putting down our dance floor for a weekend of wonderful dancing. I'm so glad I got to share that time with you! 01:13:45 Linda Nelson, MA: <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 01:14:17 Dan Gottfried NYC - Northern Week and Camp Unirondack: It is not just in what we think of as the music community. David brought Contra Dancing to Family Camp at a UU Camp I ran for many years called Unirondack. It was such a rich experience that he becamse a regular part of our program for three years, the first time we ever had a program repeated 01:14:43 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: David, you taught me more about teaching than any other teacher. 01:15:15 Margaret (Allegra's Mom), Blacksburg VA: Happy Birthday, David! Thank you for all those wonderful summer weeks at the John C. Campbell Folk School, and for your warm welcome whenever I was in Greenfield. It's the only time anyone has invited me, a lapsed musician, to "sit in" with the band. Sending love and thanks for all the jyou. 01:15:15 RICK WINSTON: Some of my happiest moments of the last many years involve sitting with you and others around the tables at the Coffee Corner and Bagito's....love your spirit, your harmonies, your jokes. Best wishes from Adamant! 01:15:15 Ellen Eagan: I started contra dancing at that dance he did with his cousin and uncle. Thank you so much for that dance. 01:15:53 David Bateman Dover NH: David you helped the world become a better place to be Thank you for all you have done. Richly deserve the award. Happy Birthday! 01:15:56 Pete Sutherland - South Burlap, VT: Just reflecting on knowing you for SOOOOOOOOOO long - pre-dancing/calling/fiddling even! With the greatest admiration….. 01:16:14 Sarah Strong: My first contradance was a Fourgone Conclusions dance in Northfield, MA. So I'm pleased to say anyone who thinks any Kaynor is irrelevant, is simply mistaken! 01:16:31 Mara Shea-North Carolina: David, you have been a wonderful teacher for so many of us. Thank you…you have created a huge and profound legacy of musicians and teachers! 01:17:20 Lise Brown: David - You created a home for me as you have for so many others - and I don’t just mean the room I rented from you during the time I was up there. Thank you for bringing music, community and joy into my life. It lives there always! 01:17:26 Laurel Thomas, Portland, OR: Happy Birthday from Portland, OR! 01:17:56 Barbara Berry: Happy Birthday and congratulations as well as much love to you David 01:18:05 David Shewmaker Bethesda, MD: I was a transplant from the St. Louis contra dance to Western Mass in 19 01:18:14 Jan Jones: Thank you for your presence in the dance community. Your joy always comes through. 01:18:27 bob mills: WELL SAID! 01:18:28 David Shewmaker Bethesda, MD: January of 1988…. Was welcomed it to a wonderful community 01:18:31 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): WE LOVE YOU, DAVID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 01:18:38 Anita Mortimer Portland Oregon: Happy Birthday David! 01:18:38 Sarah Strong: <3<3<3<3 01:18:39 Hara , Bronx, NY: Happy Birthday and congratulations on your award. It is well deserved. 01:18:42 Fiddle Hell: so glad to have Rebecca Weiss introduce you to me at Glen Echo. Thank you for all you have done. 01:18:50 Alice Markham, Reston VA: Will David's beautiful words be available on the CDSS website or otherwise in print? 01:18:50 Gretchen Koehler, Potsdam, NY: Beautiful, David. You matter so much. oxoxoxox 01:18:52 Ann Hazelrigg: beautiful, david! 01:18:52 Woody Lane & Jeri Frank, Roseburg, Oregon: The eyes have it! 01:18:54 Karl Colon: 💕 01:18:55 Kathy Torrey: Talking about what matters! 01:18:58 Deborah Cooper: David, that was so beautiful!❤️ 01:19:00 Gary & Christy W MA (near David): We have loved having you share your music and calling and humor and spirit with us. Happy, Happy Birthday, David! 01:19:07 Dan Gottfried NYC - Northern Week and Camp Unirondack: YES 01:19:13 Sue Dupre (NJ, she): David, I send you love and best wishes and congratulations for a world you've made better! 01:19:19 Mary Lea -Brattleboro VT: phenomenal David. You are so articulate and DEEP; thanks for these thoughtful reflections and perspectives on your rich and generous life. 01:19:36 Mary Lea -Brattleboro VT: Oh, and Happy Birthday….. 01:19:42 Suze (Arizona): David - it was truly an honor to meet you, host you for a night, drive to Tucson with you for Dance in the Desert, and dance to your wonderful calling and fiddling. You encouraged me as a caller and choreographer, and inspired me to return to the cello and try playing contra music! I treasure that time. This award is so deserved. Much love. 01:19:53 Jeannie H met @ Fiddle Hell: Thank you for your music.Happy birthday 01:20:12 Lori Shaffer, Portland, OR: Happy Birthday, David! Thanks for the fun, tunes, calling, mentorship, and dinners (including that chicken bowl at The Book Mill!). Your inclusiveness and generous spirit have influenced and set an example for so many communities! Your spirit remains a part of every community you have participated in. Much love! 01:20:24 Daniel Friedman (Lutherville, MD): Congratulations, David! Happy Birthday! 01:20:32 Fiddle Hell: Happy birthday, David! 01:21:11 Bo Bradham: Hey David! Happy Birthday. 01:21:12 Diane Brown: Happy Birthday David. I will always remember you calling at Folklife, helping with the Folkfloor and a lively conversation we were both a part of in the participants lounge a few years back. Good memories. 01:21:15 Elizabeth Stehl Niskayuna NY: Happy Birthday David. You played my first Contra and the Fair Martha’s Vineyard 1990s 01:21:33 Dave Hamlin: Happy Birthday and Congratulations, David! Thnas you for 01:21:40 Rachel Lachow, Maryland: Nice job Peter! 01:22:01 Dave Hamlin: Thanks for all the tunes an encouragement. 01:22:09 Bertil Ferneborg, Vansbro Sweden: Happy birthday and best wishes from Vansbro, Sweden 01:22:34 Fiddle Hell: Happy Birthday, David! Thanks for ALL your work and music! I am a proud member of the Capital District Megaband, which you were "instrumental" in forming!! 01:22:36 Kathryn Barnhardt-Phildelphia: This is a humdinger of a birthday party, David! 01:22:38 Sophie Sawyer: thank you David for teaching me "Jefferson & Liberty" on you tube. and bowing strokes. 01:22:56 Fred Breunig, Brattleboro, VT: David, I am in total awe of you, your accomplishments, your words, your spirit, your legacy. Irrelevant? 01:22:57 Cammy Kaynor: Hej Bertil! 01:23:01 Marni Rachmiel (Seattle): David, you have mattered so very much to so many, in so many ways. One of your legacies that I hold the closest is the way you show with everything you say and do that everyone matters. I’m so grateful for the conversations we’ve had and getting to play and work with you. My mom’s viola carries my memories of you playing it, as well as of her. Much love to you. <3 01:23:29 Ron Blechner: This is fabulous seeing so many folks here! Happy birthday, David! 01:23:34 Robin Russell: Your spirit, David, shines on all of us, and touched us each to feel that we matter. What a gift to share….for you have held welcoming space for all. That is a gift to this world that will continue to be an inspiration. Thank you for being you, being there, and being here now. Sending you love and hugs to celebrate the joy you always have harbored deep inside. 01:23:36 Katy German, Ashevlle (CDSS): I can just imagine lines of four down the hall during the B part! 01:23:53 S. R. Ritter--Winsted, CT: Thank you, David! I am grateful for all you are and all you do. You have meant a lot to me over the years. May peace and joy fill your life. 01:23:55 Marilyn NC: What a sweet and buoyant song! 01:23:56 Sophie Sawyer: Thank you! for writing the dance, the "Baby Rose" my first dance I called for home dance. 01:24:02 Susan Conger & Mike Reddig: Happy birthday, David, with love and gratitude for so much! -Susan & Mike 01:24:06 val scott: Val Scott from Greenfield...Thank you, David, for inviting all to join The Back Row Band. I enjoyed every minute of it and will never forget it! 01:24:06 Rex Blazer: Nice Tune, David (as usual)! 01:24:11 Sophie Sawyer: love you! 01:24:13 David Shewmaker Bethesda, MD: That was great! 01:24:16 Marnen Laibow-Koser, Randolph, MA: Lovely tune! 01:24:20 Merilee & Dave - Portland, OR: Oh, David, thank you for putting those words together, blink by blink. And thank you even more for making the contradance community open and welcoming to all. 01:24:20 Rob Flax: Bravo! 01:24:22 Vi Walker-Grnfld, Fiddle Orch: Happy Birthday, David. Thanks for being! And thanks for often encouraging with “more Saw!” 01:24:34 CYNTHIA STENGER: Happy Birthday David and congratulations on receiving the lifetime achievement award. I appreciate that when you were visiting Portland, OR you also played for the English Country Dance. With love and thanks - Cynthia 01:24:50 Lori Prime Central Oregon: Happy birthday David sending you love and hugs! 01:25:00 Erol Tamerman: Thank you David, for letting me sit in The Woodstock Dance, on Trumpet! You are an inspiration! 01:25:08 Don.Sage.Raeden Veino MA-US: David, another lovely tune! Your voice shines through those notes. 01:25:14 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: I remember all the great inclusive sessions you led at Fiddle Tunes in Fort Warden. They were always a great joy. 01:25:35 Joe Grote: Happy B’day - I’m so glad you are a member of our Seattle part of the tribe. Joe & Kip feel fortunate to be in your sphere/universe. 01:25:36 Ann Dillemuth: David,thank you for the gift of music and dance that you've given so many for so long. After several years of dancing at the Grange in the early 2000s, it wasn't until I left and danced elsewhere that I truly appreciated the incredibly special dance community that you worked to create. It was such a treat when you called the Chicago dance on your way across the country several years ago -- I'm glad I had a small chance then to try to express some of my appreciation. Thank you so much for the joy you've brought this community, congratulations on this much deserved lifetime achievement award, and a very happy birthday! - Ann 01:25:41 William Watson: Happy Birthday, David! Congratulations on a very well-deserved award! 01:25:45 Larry Wegehaupt: Happy Birthday, David. I have a good memory of playing piano to your fiddle for Marcia Dow Alecksiewicz's mother in her living room. Congratulations on your achievement! 01:25:47 Becca B-C - Montague: The tune and song were so sweet <3 Happy birthday and lots of love to you David from me and Matthew!! You are an inspiration :) 01:26:01 Barbara Dyskant: Happy birthday David! I have many memories of you, one being how patient you were when I was trying to learn the hambo at Ashokan. And of course your support of me and Nadine in our music. And your kindnesss and how much fun you always have been. Much love. 01:26:13 Naomi, Ronan, Amy and families (VT): Happy birthday, David and much love from Naomi Morse and family and Amy Englesberg and family. So grateful for David and all he has done to encourage and nurture our music over the years. 01:26:44 Arlene Jamar, CA: David, we joined you many times at Ashokan for the Montegue Processional and stroll down to the dance pavilion. 01:27:19 Marc Ranzoni: Happy birthday, David. You have earned this award many times over. 01:27:19 Darlene Hamilton, Pasadena, CA: <3 01:27:22 Harvey from Seattle: Dear David: We all treasure you and the many gifts you have brought to each and everyone of us. Thank you also for blessing us with so many trips to the NW, teachin and mentoring us at our Monday Night Jams @ Sande & Alan’s home and for leading our community in so much laughter and awesome dancing at Northwest Folklife. Sending you much love and strength and all our very best wishes - brachot rabot! . 01:27:30 Merilee & Dave - Portland, OR: A wounded music-maker heals. A wounded teacher heals. Thank you. 01:27:31 Lynn Feinman- NYC: Drinking French press coffee today in honor of David, who made me one of the best cups of coffee I've ever tasted. 01:27:34 Trish Mailler, Montague: Thanks, David, for always welcoming me to your sessions! As a beginner, your comments were always so positive. Happy Birthday! 01:27:35 Richie Davis * Montague: Well said, Jay and Molly! 01:27:36 diane herbst: Happy birthday and congratulation on so many levels. Your warmth, humor, and welcoming heart make this world and our community so much healthier. I send you heartfelt gratitude 01:27:52 Deborah Cooper: David Kaynor = GRACE 01:27:53 Rachel Panitch (Boston): Happy birthday and congratulations, David! Thank you for your words today and for your care and thoughtfulness always. 01:27:59 virginia Beekmann: Happy Birthday David. So many wonderful memories of you in Washington State. And our walking around the Minneapolis airport. 01:28:05 Swansea Benham Bleicher, Western MA: David, without hesitation you welcomed me and my daughter, Kyra, to play in the dance band with you here in Western MA, which started her on her way playing for dances all over. Thank you for valuing inclusion and community of all generations. I was so lucky that Kyra’s lessons with Lissa were timed perfectly to when you caught the train north from Brattleboro so I got to drive you to the station several times! And you have spread musical joy to dozens of us at the Fiddle Orchestra of Western MA! The most magical moment with you, though, in my memory, was 2019 under the garlic tent at Maine Fiddle Camp, late late at night an amazing Swedish session… Happy Birthday and warm wishes and gratitude! -Swansea 01:28:14 Kathy Neal, California: And the evening processions at Northern Week! 01:28:21 Fiddle Hell: This is Eric Eid-Reiner from Fiddle Hell 01:28:28 Fiddle Hell: Not Ed… 01:28:49 Alice Markham, Reston VA: Thank you Jay and Molly for these warm remembrances of David, and also for the wonderful five times I enjoyed my "second home," Northern Week! 01:28:57 Lee and Julian Shepherd, Ashokan Northern Week regulars: Speaking of antics, he would jog down the hill to the pavilion at Ashokan camp, dash right through the two dance lines of English dancers, shirtless and sweating! It was a welcome break from the too serious class and it always made us laugh! 01:29:01 Erryn Kimberley: Happy birthday David! Congratulations on your many accomplishments and contributions to this wonderful community we all love! 💜 01:29:20 John Seto (CA): One of my last pre-pandemic contra dance was at Williamstown, MA where David and band played and Will Mentor called in the fall of 2019. 01:29:21 Ann Whitesell-California: Happy Birthday, David!! My favorite moment is the Unplanned Band at Fiddle Tunes 2009. Much love to you. 01:29:30 Leah Feeney: Happy Birthday David, and SO much love to you! ❤️❤️❤️ 01:29:32 Fiddle Hell: Happy Birthday, David! Molly and Jay’s words so beautifully capture what a treasure you have shared in so many communities— I love the idea of a City built with the qualities you shine and share! 01:29:35 Jon Singleton: This is bringing up more emotions than we can express in this chat -So much of our life together has been fed by the times we’ve had with you! Love Chris and Jon 01:30:13 Kathy Neal, California: Very dexterous belly rolling 01:30:33 Fiddle Hell: So many memories that still influence me when teaching, leading a dance, or playing with others. Making music, dance, and just hanging out so inclusive is an inspiration fo me and many others. Thank you! 01:30:37 George Fowler, Maine & Hanover NH: Hi David. Fiddle Hell? Fond memories of helping organize the dance band for your fine calling at the conclusion of Saturday night concerts, and the real pleasure of us sitting side-by-side swatting out the tunes at the 2019 Fiddle Hell, what an honor for me! All good thoughts going your way on this very special day. Cheers, George, 01:30:39 Fiddle Hell: Thank you, David your encouragement and inclusiveness where ever you were, be it a jam session at your house on the east coast or sessions in Seattle!! Love to you! 01:30:45 Andy Davis-Brattleboro VT: Sorry Eric! Thanks for bringing that great message from Fiddle Hell. Andy 01:30:54 Holly Hendricks Surry, ME: Remembering meeting David in the 70s at the Chelsea Folklore Center, of beloved memory. You inspired me then and ever since. 01:31:56 Kenric Kite, VFO, Montpelier Vt: David, it was always a joy swapping tunes for all those Thursday mornings in Montpelier. I have memories of you, Susan, and Leeds all ordering sliders at Positive Pi, of spontaneous harmonies, of gentle wisdom and vigorous conviviality. 01:31:59 Tim Van Egmond, Montague MA: David, Happy Birthday and congratulations on this award! There are so many people that you’ve welcomed, supported, inspired, taught and befriended. 01:33:09 Lynn Baumeister: David — I am so grateful to have been able to hear your music and dance to your calling. Happy Birthday 01:33:11 Valerie & Brad Seattle WA: So deserving of this celebration! Your contributions are countless to so many communities. We have loved all your visits to Seattle and Fiddle Tunes, your kind generosity as session leader, teacher, mentor, caller, and especially the wonderful memory of you leading our wedding procession. So many tunes, and still writing. Thank you for your inspiration and energy 01:33:20 Kathy Shimberg, upstate-NY: David -- Such a wonderful model in action of inclusiveness and everybody-together sharing together. An inspiration to all -- and all thru the delights of music & dancing in community. A beautiful -- and modest -- community leader-follower-togetherer. 01:33:39 Richard Futyma - Ballston Spa, NY: David, when I was just learning to be a caller, and bought your book on Calling for Beginners by Beginners, you wrote in it, "So: When are YOU calling your next dance? Hire me to be in your band." Well, that eventually came to be, and there were a number of times when I was calling and could turn around and see you leading the band. I know that numerous other callers can say that they felt the same delight and feeling of confidence that I did at those times. Thank you for being a mentor and inspiration to so many of us. 01:33:52 Dan and Loraine: Even I joined in for the early morning Contra Band at Northern Week led by David 01:33:52 Sharon Skaryd (Sun City Center, FL): Happy Birthday, David. I am watching this wonderful celebration from Sun City Center, FL. What a wonderful talent and friend you are to so many. 01:33:56 Michael Pavan, Cape Cod: David, Thank you for all the Music and Dance you have shared and the opportunities (and venues) for it, that you as much (probably more than anyone I have known) have made possible. 01:33:56 Mary Lea -Brattleboro VT: Stuart, you are capturing the essence of David’s contribution. Bless you, man! 01:34:09 Linda Nelson, MA: <3 01:34:10 Robbin Marcus, ATL: Thank you, Stuart!! 01:34:11 Lloyd Lachow: well said, Stuart 01:34:19 Paddy Tutty: Fine memories of your music and calling at Fiddle Tunes in Port Townsend! Congratulations and Happy Birthday David! 01:34:20 Dan and Loraine: Well said as always my friend 01:34:21 Bo Bradham: Stu - you said what I was thinking! how'd you do that. 01:34:24 Bev Bernbaum, Toronto: Perfectly said, Stu! Thank you... 01:34:24 Dave Marcus (ATL): Stuart, wonderful, thank you 01:34:28 George Fowler, Maine & Hanover NH: Thanks, Stu. 01:34:29 Al Yanas: ❤️😢❤️😢❤️ 01:34:33 Rachel Lachow, Maryland: Beautiful! Thank you stuart1 01:34:33 Mary Cay Brass: Great job, Stuart. I’m choking up too! 01:34:35 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: Well said Stuart. I got choked up listening 01:34:37 Leah Gordon: So well said, Stuart. Thank you. 01:34:38 Vince O'Donnell: Congrats and happy birthday, David. Thanks for being who you are - so generous with your talents. There's so much love here today for you, so well-deserved. 01:34:39 Mary Beth Boyle-Montague, MA: Thank you, Stuart! 01:34:41 Amy Hathaway, Keene NH: Thank you Stuart! 01:34:42 Don.Sage.Raeden Veino MA-US: Hugs, Stuart! 01:34:45 Sarah Jane Nelson: Happy Birthday David. You're the best! Cathy Mason and Sarah Nelson 01:34:46 Kathy Torrey: Thanks, Stuart 01:34:50 Dean Herington (NC): David, you’re the best! Happy Birthday! 01:34:51 Vince O'Donnell: Beautiful, Stuart! 01:34:52 Kathryn Barnhardt-Phildelphia: David, your support and encouragement of my fiddling journey sustains and inspires me daily. 01:34:52 Cis Hinkle (Atlanta): Love you too, Stuart! 01:34:59 Margie Heller: Thank you, Stuart! 01:35:08 Dan and Loraine: Hi Peter 01:35:10 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Stuart - yes yes yes! 01:35:13 Kathy Neal, California: Stuart will carry on those values, as well as many others who David has mentored 01:35:17 Merideth & Fred from VT: And thank you for the GMV trips and all the Swedish music from 1978 on. 01:35:27 Nico Nemec: Really lovely, Stuart. 01:35:29 bob mills: beautifully said, Stuart 01:35:36 Sharon Green, Oakland CA & NYC: Stuart, remembering Adirondack Dance Weekend. Thank you for your words about David. 01:35:40 Eric Black - CA: Thanks, Stuart! 01:35:41 Dan and Loraine: WE remember 01:35:49 Maria Howe: Montague Processional 1984. My sister Clarissa and I danced barefoot on the hot road! 01:35:52 CAROL NOYES: My favorite thing about you David is your sense of humor. Every time you joked around it made everyone in the Vermont Fiddle orchestra feel so comfortable performing. My favorite memory was the crackling of the empty soda bottle, making everyone think you broke your back. Hilarious!!! 01:35:56 Harvey from Seattle: Oh my - thank you Stuart for sharing such heartfelt moving memories of playing with David - I’m in tears… 01:36:01 Nick Cuccia (Merced, CA): Well said, Stuart! 01:36:08 Steven Howland and Nancy Parland: Stuart is so right about David’s ability to move folks from the back row to the front row. I would never have become a caller and musician with David’s guidance, encouragement and acceptance. 01:36:08 Peter Johnson of VT in Denver: Happy Birthday, David! Early in my calling career, you gave me my first gig at the Vaunted Greenfield Grange, a big boost for me. That actually occurred as I was student-teaching in preparation for my 2nd professional career. My practice as a professional educator has been deeply influenced and informed by your style, humor, and grace. In particular, I strive to emulate your recognition of things that did not go as intended in ways that evaporate tension, and instead unite the group in a chuckle that enables us to move forward together. David, you no doubt know many folks who consider you a mentor. Please know that there are literally thousands of us who consider you a powerful mentor, so many of us whose direct interactions were few, but upon whom your influence was profound. 01:36:19 Saralinda Lobrose: Your sense of community and inclusion has always spread throughout the hall at your dances so that just being there is such an incredibly welcoming experience. You touch so many lives! 01:36:33 Keith and Becky, Brattleboro, VT: Congratulations David! So well deserved! I thank you for inviting me to sit in with you on the back of the stage back in the late 80s. So grateful for all that you’ve shown me on so many levels. I have always loved any opportunity to play with you. with Love, 01:36:36 Valerie & Brad Seattle WA: Happy Birthday, David! You made our wedding such an extra ordinary special event. People are still talking about it. You have welcomed us into your Montague home for shelter and music. Thanks for all the kindness and wisdom. Love from Seattle. -Brad 01:36:46 John Seto (CA): You da man, Stuart! 01:36:48 Audrey Knuth - Tech Support: ♥️♥️♥️ 01:36:58 Kate Barnes & Jeanne Morrill: What a anazing community we have. Fostering and building community is what I think of when I think of David. Love to him and to you all. 01:37:15 Lisa Sieverts: Great analogy, Peter, of David as coach 01:37:31 Al Yanas: Midnight 01:38:27 Keith and Becky, Brattleboro, VT: David, you have changed the course of music and dance history (for the better!). Your music and inspiration will always be a part of who we are and what we do. Thank you, David. Keith 01:38:32 Colin Lindsay: Happy Birthday David, and congratulations on your Lifetime Achievement Award! Thank you for inviting me to play for contradances with the Greenfield Dance Band and in Montague when I showed up in Western Mass as a college student. You will always be connected in my mind with soaring Scandinavian harmonies, playing couple dances without amplification in the center of the room, and of course, the ever-aptly named Democratic Rage Hornpipe. You inspire me to welcome newcomers in all my communities. Thank you also for the wonderful comments that Becky read today, typed with your eyes. Here’s to more musical sharing! 01:38:36 Sophie Sawyer: Al Yanas, where'd you get that mustache ;p lol 01:38:37 Tyler - Portland OR: Happy Birthday David! And congratulations on this well-earned award. Thank you for all your wonderful music, clear calling and delightful story-telling. - Tyler Robinson 01:39:23 Amy Hathaway, Keene NH: Peter! Truth !! 01:39:28 Paul Prestopino: Fond memories of the early years at Ashokan, and of a couple of summers teaching at the J.C. 01:39:36 Jacqueline Schwab: Well said, Peter Siegel! 01:39:46 Ron and Louise Grosslein Amherst: Happy Birthday, David! Thanks for all the fun- good going! 01:39:48 Sarah Strong: YES 01:39:48 Eric Eid-Reiner - Greater Boston: That was so lovely to hear, Peter!!! And agreed - David’s been a coach and mentor to so many for sure! Your sharing about running reminded me of David running in a race the morning after we played a dance together some years ago. 01:39:51 cynthia thomas: david is our guiding star! 01:39:55 Swansea Benham Bleicher, Western MA: Yes, Peter! So well said! 01:39:55 Leah Gordon: Thank you, Peter. 01:39:57 Addie Rose Holland: Well said, Peter! 01:39:57 David Shewmaker Bethesda, MD: RIght on, Peter! 01:39:58 Marjorie Geiger: Happy Birthday David. I have fond memories of dancing to your music and calling at many dances: Greenfield, Albany NY dances and of course the Flurry. Thank you as always for the great music and times. Take care 01:39:58 Mary Cay Brass: Beautiful, Peter! Thank you! 01:40:12 Steve and Bettie Zakon-Anderson: So well said and true, Peter. 01:40:20 bob mills: thank you, Peter 01:40:21 Lui Collins: Congratulations and happy birthday David! With love and appreciation and many warm memories. 01:40:25 David Shewmaker Bethesda, MD: Ray picked me up hitch hiking to the south Amherst dance. hahaha 01:40:57 Mary Lea -Brattleboro VT: Peter, a wise and discerning read on David’s influence here and elsewhere. Really appreciate what you said. 01:41:13 Pamela Goddard (NY, Ithaca): Thank you for all that, Peter - you expressed it perfectly. We love David, everywhere - his deepest connection (and least appreciated) was there in Greenfield. We take our home folks for granted. May David's gifts never be forgot. 01:41:48 Linda Nelson, MA: Good times music! :-) Excellent reminder 01:41:52 Brad Foster & Barbara Russell: I love this old videos! Wonderful! 01:42:13 Robin Russell: oh that takes me there! 01:42:24 Pam Bockes: I found myself hearing a voice in my head that said “Here we go” recently. I tried and tried to figure out where I’d heard it. Then I realized it was David’s voice, echoing back from when we were lucky enough here in Montpelier to become a band in David’s tutelage and to play in public for a good cause. Now I have his voice in my head for good! 01:42:36 Nico Nemec: Ray, what a wonderful compilation! 01:42:39 Erryn Kimberley: Excellent video, Ray. 01:42:39 Kathy Shimberg, upstate-NY: David, the guiding star of the Guiding Star Grange! 01:42:44 Fiddle Hell: Dear David, Thank you for your all your contributions. I don't know you well, but I remember so well the first time I took a workshop with you at Fiddle Hell many years ago. It was a New England tunes workshop. All you had to do was play one note, and you showed your wonderful fiddle style. 01:43:15 Pamela Goddard (NY, Ithaca): I'm so grateful that this is being done this way. There is no place in this country where 700+ people would be able to join together to honor our beloved David this way - people from all over the country. 01:43:46 Eric Eid-Reiner - Greater Boston: What wonderful footage, Ray!!! 01:44:02 Eric Black-La Honda, CA: Love the video blasts from the past! 01:44:05 Jack Howe-Janssen, Northampton, MA: Dear, dear, David, I hope we always remember all you have done for us. I know I always will. 01:44:06 Lise Brown: Nice video, Ray. Brings back happy memories! 01:44:24 Mary Cay Brass: beautiful footage Ray……sniff sniff…thanks for all your documenting all these years! 01:44:54 Nancy Spero Ithaca: so many great memories. Thank you all! Thank you David! 01:45:20 Margaret Shepard, Lodi, NY: David has always been the heart of my “home” dance. Thank you, friends, for saying this so eloquently today, in words, music, and visuals. A deep love fest. 01:45:22 Lissa Schneckenburger: yes, amazing to see the old footage at the guiding star grange!! I could practically SMELL it! 01:45:31 Marnen Laibow-Koser, Randolph, MA: David, I know we never interacted that much, but your harmony playing was a huge inspiration in getting me to develop my own sort of harmony playing! 01:45:43 Naomi, Ronan, Amy and families (VT): Lissa, so true! 01:45:46 Ruth Hyde: I will never forget hearing the two of you jam together at the Flurry. Wonderful!Happy Birthday- Ruth Hyde 01:45:47 Sue Goding: Great videos, Ray! 01:45:47 Lissa Schneckenburger: :) 01:46:18 Betsy Branch, Portland OR: Lovely tune! And here's to the Stalwarts! 01:46:29 Carl Levine (he/him) (Brooklyn): A few years ago I called at the Wednesday night contra in Amherst for the first time. David and George were playing. I asked David, how I knew, whether they planned on playing 2 or 3 tune medleys. David's response: "At least." 01:46:39 Randy Miller: Good stuff George and David! 01:46:47 Linda & Bob, Amherst MA: Happy Birthday, David. Thanks for everything, especially all the jammin' under the maypole! --Bob 01:46:50 Paul Levitt: Hard not to dance to such a happy tune. 01:46:51 Emerson Gale, Strafford, VT: Woo!!! 01:46:56 cathie whitesides: I am just loving this program so much, and thank you everyone who worked to create it, and best of all, love to David for creating such joy. 01:46:56 bob mills: great tune! 01:46:57 Gretchen Koehler, Potsdam, NY: I love your playing George! Great tune, David! As always. 01:47:02 Emerson Gale, Strafford, VT: Yeah!! 01:47:28 Margie Heller: Much appreciation for those fiddle harmonies!! 01:47:33 Fred Nussbaum & Nan Evans, Port Townsend, WA: Deepest gratitudes to David and this entire wonderful community. May we carry forth the inspiration to the future. 01:47:43 Katy German, Ashevlle (CDSS): David, you have given us all SO MANY good tunes! Thank you. Your ripples are felt far and wide. 01:47:44 deborah: Happy birthday! Thank you for all the inspiration. 01:47:50 Ruth Rappaport, Watertown MA: David, Ben (my son) said he had plans for this afternoon, but asked me to send his best wishes. We both love you! 01:48:26 Betsy Branch, Portland OR: Yes! The NW loves David! 01:48:46 Kelly Morgan: Seattle love from Hot Cider! Much love! 01:48:56 STORM Greenfield, MA: Without David Guiding Star Grange dances wouldn't exist still and probably neither the organization nor the building either, He's had a hand fundraising and guiding the physical maintaining of the building for many years. I've been an officer of Guiding Star Grange with him for several years. David still zooms into our monthly meetings. STORM 01:49:08 Jon Singleton: Fab Girls love you!!! 01:49:15 Liz Sturgen: Thank you again, David, for including me and my friends in that first week of dancing in Craftsbury, VT, and inviting us to your next dance in South Amherst. It was one of those moments when my life changed directions on the spot, and I am forever grateful. 01:49:33 Fiddle Hell: THAT was a great photo :) 01:49:40 Kathy Shimberg, upstate-NY: Spreading joy contagiously! Thanks to David, and thanks to CDSS for this wonderful tribute, further spreading the joy-spreading with and among us all. 01:49:56 Jeremy Gottfried, NYC: Hi David, as a kid I always looked forward to your level 1 fiddle classes at Ashokan, and I still remember tunes I learned from you 20 years later! Also your belly dancing while calling dances will always be imprinted in my mind :-D 01:50:14 Fiddle Hell: Miss you David and all the good times we had jammin' especially your excellent musicianship at all the FH Waltz Sessions. I remember especially when FH was still at the Concord Colonial Inn and we were in some sort of sitting room where there was a recliner type chair, and you suggested that all the session attendees one-by-one take a break from playing and sit in the chair, recline, and enjoy everybody's music. You took a turn, then I took a turn, and it was a magical moment of truly and completely enjoying and appreciating traditional acoustic session music. Thanks for that excellent suggestion and your long-time friendship. All the best to the BEST! 01:51:28 Brian Lindsay: David, happy birthday! As a kid growing up at northeast contra dances you were a fixture, and when I moved to Washington in 2014 I was so happy to find that you were magically a part of the dance community on this coast too!!! I have loved seeing you every year at folklife, and playing with you on stage at our Seattle dances. So much love and admiration, I think of you often. 01:51:46 Rachel Lachow, Maryland: Fiddle Hell friends—put your names in your screen 01:52:59 David Millstone: thanks, Doug, for a beautiful montage 01:53:07 Shawn Banta: Lovely words from the NW, particularly Barb Berry. 01:53:20 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: Great work Doug 01:53:20 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Thank you Doug & everyone you interviewed! 01:53:29 Kathryn Barnhardt-Phildelphia: I first met David at the Fiddle Hell event in Massachusetts, and return to his sessions again and again, year after year. 01:53:38 Harvey from Seattle: Oh my Doug - thank you for sharing that heartwarming video of David in the NW 01:53:42 Betsy Branch, Portland OR: Sweaty running clothes in the foyer! 01:54:08 Ellen Bailey, Woods Hole: David, I originally "knew" you on YouTube when I was first learning to play the fiddle a very short 14 years ago. I looked up instruction on How To Bow!! That one lesson led to many more. Then I saw you in person at my first Fiddle Hell, and many more now after that. I always went to as many of your workshops as possible. (You may recall my mentioning our mutual friend, Ellen Vickers?) I see from all of those singing your praises today, that your warm personality, mentorship, musicianship and dedication to 'inclusion' of players of all skills was an accurate assessment of my first impression of you. The legacy of David Kaynor will live on forever. Thank you, thank you!! 01:54:10 Diane Brown: Thank you Doug, that was excellent. 01:54:25 diane herbst: We miss you here in the NW and all the joy, love and laughs. 01:54:35 Jack Howe-Janssen, Northampton, MA: David taught me that the caller can teach more than the dance. He can teach the dancers how to approach each other with love, kindness, and respect. And humor. All the things that make dancing so much more than "moves". 01:54:40 Sarah Pilzer (Greenfield, MA): Thank you David for always encouraging me to bring and play my French horn with any band or jam you were leading. I've often felt a little too shy to make it a regular habit since brass instruments aren't always expected or welcome at a contra dance, but you always made me feel like I belonged as much as any fiddle player. I have especially fond memories of parading with you at Ashokan with that awesome Swedish walking tune and of course the Montague Processional. 01:54:40 virginia Beekmann: lovely job Doug thank you. 01:54:42 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): David playing fiddle while the Folkfloor was being picked up turned it into an enjoyable community activity instead of a difficult chore. 01:54:42 diane herbst: Thank you Doug Plumer for that wonderful tribut 01:55:19 Jonathan, Florence, MA: Thank you for welcoming me in class at Fiddle Hell when I was the only one with a button accordion instead of a fiddle. Thank you for being so enthusiastic and welcoming to a box player. 01:55:33 Kenric Kite, VFO, Montpelier Vt: if you give a mouse a cookie… 01:55:36 Bob Kirkman (Decatur, GA): Even better than David as a houseguest is having both David and Sue as house guests at the same time. 01:55:48 Diane Silver, Asheville NC: It was an honor to have Sue and David as houseguests en route to JCC Folk School. And all those houseguest details ring true. Thanks for the reminders. 01:55:57 Jon Singleton: much as i hate having to leave, I have to keep an appt to get my second covid shot - much love and all best wishes - Chris 01:56:05 Lissa Schneckenburger: He’s a pretty great host as well himself! :) 01:56:34 Paul Wilde Prov RI: As strangers, he let us stay at his house while 01:56:35 Amy Springer Aaron Hayden Amherst MA: David, it has been a great experience to be part of the community with you in both the Northwest and in New England, thank you for all of the music and joy! 01:56:39 Lise Brown: And he makes a great cup of coffee which sometimes came personally delivered! 01:56:55 Paul Wilde Prov RI: he was in another part of the country. 01:57:39 deborah: Being a part of FOWM has been a joy of my life. Thank you for being such a great inspiration. -Deborah Stevens. 01:57:40 Joanne in VT & the VFO: So true about David as a house guest! He made friends with the cats, played my piano and sang songs with shady lyrics and one time made a delicious stir fry for dinner. Love you David and we miss you here in Vermont - Joanne, Vermont Fiddle Orchestra 01:57:57 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: Beautifully said Susan 01:58:12 Nadine Dyskant-Miller, Boston MA: David, I often think about that wonderful time we had lunch at the Bookmill a few years ago. We talked for a long time about tune writing. I was feeling a lot of uncertainty around writing music, and that was such an important conversation for me. Thank you for all of your mentorship and encouragement and exuberance and warmth. <3 01:58:13 Marilyn Rowland Cape Cod: Happy Birthday, David. I met you at the 2019 Fiddle Hell, and, though you were unable to speak, you shook my hand with great strength and intensity as I wished you well and told you about my sister, a classical pianist who loved to play the fiddle and had also been diagnosed with ALS. Thank you for all the joy you have brought to so many! 01:58:24 Beth Robinson: Thank you Susan. Such a perfect description. 01:58:31 Lisa Sieverts: Yay, book!!! 01:58:39 Lloyd Lachow: BOOOOOOOK 01:58:50 Leah Gordon, Arlington, MA: Can’t wait to read it! 01:58:51 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): Sign up to get notifications about the book here: https://forms.gle/zyUuKG5wTxj28m8m7 01:58:53 Rachel Lachow, Maryland: Great cover!!!!!! 01:58:57 George Mills, Northboro MA: I love the cover 01:59:07 virginia Beekmann: David told me that he always scheduled long layovers between flights. I was a lucky participant in a long walk with David around the Minneapolis Airport between flights from Seattle To Hartford CT. Delightful! 01:59:11 Woody Lane & Jeri Frank, Roseburg, Oregon: At Northwest Folklife a few years ago, I was scheduled to call a set but on that day -- a caller's nightmare -- was losing my voice. But when I got up on stage with the band (the Folklife stage was chest-high from the ground), with 700 dancers in the hall waiting to begin the dance, I was ready with my dances, but we had made a contingency arrangement: David was standing at the foot of the stage as my backup. If case my voice totally failed , David was ready to jump onto the stage, take my place, and call the set. I made it through that set, but David was my backup, ready to go. And of course, he had no cards, just himself. THANK YOU DAVID! 01:59:13 lisa and david barondes merriman Northampton MA: OMG beautiful book! 01:59:31 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): David’s deep wellsprings of energy, stamina, joy & generosity are so awesome! Especially shown in the powerful and uplifting tunes he’s continuing to write! 01:59:35 Sophie Sawyer: omg. thank you so much!!! 01:59:48 Robbin Marcus, ATL: OOoh. Aaahhhh 01:59:50 Rachel Lachow, Maryland: SO WONDERFUL!!! 01:59:52 Fiddle Hell: So excited about the book! 01:59:56 Lori Prime Central Oregon: Unbei 01:59:57 Susie Lorand & Josh Burdick, Ann Arbor: Harmonies!!! 02:00:02 val scott: Yay! Harmonies! 02:00:11 Harvey from Seattle: Awesome! 02:00:15 Shirley Griffin: Print lots of copies! 02:00:17 Jacqueline Schwab: Love David's book "Calling for Beginners" 02:00:18 Sophie Sawyer: wow! 02:00:21 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: I still have the calling book 02:00:24 Susie Secco Northfield MA: David, I love seeing all your old flyers 02:00:25 Lorraine Hammond: Remembering the smell of green coffee beans roasted on the road - and oh, the coffee! Happy Birthday, David. We love you! 02:00:34 Lori Prime Central Oregon: Unbelievable!!! This is wonderful! 02:00:39 Eric Black-La Honda, CA: Eagerly awaiting the book! 02:00:42 Lisa Sieverts: So happy to hear that “calling for beginners by beginners” will live on. That’s how I first learned how to call, way back when in Idaho. 02:00:46 Diane Silver, Asheville NC: OMG -- David, you just never stop giving! Thanks for this book. I can't wait to get a copy. 02:00:47 Marnen Laibow-Koser, Randolph, MA: Oh, this looks awesome. Thank you! (I wish the harmonies were in score form, but this is *still* an amazing resource.) 02:00:47 Perry Shafran: wow that book has something for everyone! 02:00:49 Sarah Strong: OHHH bless you for including his art!! 02:00:50 Donna Jackson-Köhlin: what a wonderful book!!!! great job. 02:00:53 bob mills: those flyers are masterworks 02:01:02 Becca B-C - Montague: oh my gosh I cannot WAIT to hold a copy of this book!!!!!!!!!! 02:01:05 Gary & Chena Newman, Fairbanks, Alaska: Sue told me there wouldn't be a Portland Book 4, so I'm very glad for this extraordinary effort for David's project. 02:01:06 Margaret Shepard, Lodi, NY: This book. What a gift! Thank you all for this. 02:01:06 Liz Wilds NM, USA: Lovely 02:01:09 Bev Bernbaum, Toronto: WoW!! WHat a body of work! 02:01:14 Marilyn, Worcester, MA: Beautiful 02:01:14 Robin Russell: Great account of hosting David!!!! 02:01:16 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): The book will be fabulous. Click the link to get notified about pre-orders. https://forms.gle/zyUuKG5wTxj28m8m7 02:01:16 Dorothea Hast: Such a wonderful wonderful project!! 02:01:19 Naomi, Ronan, Amy and families (VT): Wow. What a masterpiece of a book. Looking forward to it. 02:01:20 Steven Howland and Nancy Parland: That book is priceless 02:01:22 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): I’m so eager to get this book, even though I’m not a musician! Thank you Sue! 02:01:25 Sara Munz: Gorgeous book!!! 02:01:29 Wayne Hankin: David, you’re an inspiration to us all! 02:01:41 David Millstone: I just last week re-read “Calling Contra Dances for Beginners by Beginners.” It’s a gem, replete with wisdom. 02:01:43 Kathy Shimberg, upstate-NY: How do we order that book, Sue? And thank you for putting it all together! 02:01:52 Mary Lea -Brattleboro VT: Thank goodness there will be some of his flyers. I have kept many of them and cherish his work. Bless you, Sue, and DAVID, for putting this extraordinary book together. Can’t wait to see it. 02:02:03 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: I'm guessing Cameron Stuart's dance flyers were inspired by yours David. 02:02:17 Ben Van Vliet: Congratulations, David on a well deserved award. You are an inspiration to me in so many ways. 02:02:35 Betsy Branch, Portland OR: Hooray for JCC Folk School!!! :) 02:02:39 Rebecca Weiss (Montague Center, MA): email suesonger@gmail.com to get on an interest list for book info. I believe an interest form may be posted, too at some point. 02:02:45 Camilla Streeter: The book will be fabulous. Click the link to get notified about pre-orders. https://forms.gle/zyUuKG5wTxj28m8m7 02:02:55 Bradenton Florida & Brasstown NC: I attended the first Dance Musicians Week and my life has never been the same! Eternally grateful! 02:03:24 Naomi, Ronan, Amy and families (VT): Yay, Katie and Corey! 02:03:50 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): I'll post this a few more times throughout the event. Click on it now before the event ends, although we'll make it available elsewhere: https://forms.gle/zyUuKG5wTxj28m8m7 02:04:01 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): Pre-order notification. 02:04:09 Gary & Christy W MA (near David): A favorite David dancing moment: At the end of the night at a Greenfield dance, when most folks have left and things just get nutty and silly and funny. So much hilarity on stage and off! 02:04:59 Dave Marcus (ATL): That’s where I first met David … how many many years ago? 02:05:06 Peter Macfarlane, VT: Many congratulations David - a richly deserved award. You're an inspiration to so many of us. 02:05:12 STORM Greenfield, MA: That cover's perfect With all the place's I'd regularly encounter David if you said you were going to create one picture representing him where should it be set Without reservation I'd recommend Montague May Day. STORM 02:05:38 Bethany Waickman: Coming back from playing dance weekend in Ohio with Lissa and David, I ended up missing my flight. Was able to hop on their flight instead. David housed me for the night and then drove me to the commuter rail to get back to Boston in time for my day job the next morning. Getting my luggage is a whole other story… luckily my guitar was carry on :) In addition to great tune memories from that weekend, I appreciate his helping (hospitable) hand 02:08:20 Amy Hathaway, Keene NH: One night during the break in Greenfield, ages ago, David and I were chatting and somehow randomly discovered we are both descendants of Deacon Samuel Chapin of Springfield MA. I have yet to solidify the particular family connection,but.. all in due time. It was an unexpected and fun discovery! 02:08:45 Amy Hathaway, Keene NH: Completely unrelated to music and dance, oddly! 02:09:18 Lee and Julian Shepherd, Ashokan Northern Week regulars: David called and played for a Binghamton contradance many years ago and was our houseguest. After sitting and visiting at our kitchen table, he said he was pleasantly surprised that we weren’t ivory tower eggheads, just regular folks. Such a nice compliment! Professor Shepherd and Lee. 02:09:22 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: great testimonial Fred 02:09:26 Ron and Ramona: David, Happy Birthday and congratulations on this special award! We have both danced to your calling and playing many times, and to your dances and tunes from many other callers and musicians. Thank you for all you have done for the contra community here in the Northwest and everywhere else in the community. 02:09:35 David Smukler/Laurel Sharp: Happy Birthday, David — Just texting in from upstate NY where so many many of us appreciate you so much. 02:10:13 Sheila Graziano - Ann Arbor-ish Michigan: Yes! The trickle-down affect in Ann Arbor is palpable and *much* appreciated! Thanks, Fred, for articulating the impact we’ve experienced from David’s talents and generous spirit. 02:10:59 Nancy Spero Ithaca: Yes! Upstate NY misses you and wishes you a big Congratulations! Many Ithaca musicians are here with you. 02:11:50 Kathy Neal, California: Yes, so kind and encouraging toward young people especially! 02:11:53 Margaret Shepard, Lodi, NY: And Ithaca-area dancers… 02:12:14 Nancy Spero Ithaca: And Ithaca Callers too! 02:13:55 David, Susan, Ethan: Happy Birthday, David! We always looked forward to the fiddle orchestra times, when you’d stay with us on the way to catch the Amtrak. I’m having some home-roasted coffee in your honor, one of the many things you taught me. 02:15:00 Tim Swartz--Montpelier Contra Dance: One of the most pleasant surprises I got was getting on the train in Montpelier VT--on the way to visit my son in NYC--and finding David on the same train, traveling back to Montague. A rare chance to hang out with him one-on-one. 02:15:49 bob mills: nice tune! 02:15:52 Elaine Gernux: This is truly beautiful .. my heart could live in this space forever ... 02:15:56 Richie Davis * Montague: David, I consider myself privileged to be part of your community here in Montague for decades. But it’s clear from hearing and seeing all of the people whose lives you’ve touched that “your community” extends to every place where you’ve mentored and inspired everyone around you. You imbue all of our lives with a true sense of community. That’s what love is all about, as far as I’m concerned. Obviously, everyone you’ve ever met is in total agreement. 02:16:34 Bradenton Florida & Brasstown NC: What a warm and wonderful program this has been. Congratulations, David - and heartfelt thanks to all involved in this event. 02:16:40 Cammy Kaynor: Well-said, Richie! 02:16:40 lee wicks: Happy Birthday friend and thank you for coaxing me into coming to my first contra dance in Amherst so any years ago. Cammy was calling. Now my granddaughter is taking fiddle lessons from Van. 02:17:24 Harvey from Seattle: Oh my… 02:17:31 Mary Dart: Congratulations and Happy Birthday, David. It has been too long since I have seen you, but I keep track of you from afar! You taught me most of the Swedish tunes that I know and love. I recorded them on your porch long ago. All the best. Mary Dart, now in Asheville, NC. 02:17:33 Darlene Hamilton, Pasadena, CA: WOW! 02:17:34 Andrea Pitkow: This is, by far, the BEST birthday soiree I've ever been to! Happy birthday, David, and congratulations on being honored and acknowledged for your extraordinary impact on so many people. BLESSINGS. 02:17:34 Tod Whittemore: David - congratulations on a well-deserved honor. Who knew the dance in Petersham, so long ago was the beginning of a lifetime music, dance and touching countless souls with your grace, humor, humility, exceptional skill and devotion to the national community. Memories Thanksgiving dances with the Fourgone Conclusions and more recently in Worcester will linger for a lifetime. Bless you for a lifetime of giving. 02:17:39 South Burlington VT: what a joy :) 02:17:39 Sharon and Laurie Seattle WA: Sending happy birthday wishes and congratulations on a well-deserved recognition by CDSS. You represent all that award recognizes - reaching across the country and including and inspiring so many of all ages. So many great times playing tunes here in Seattle and sharing coffee and life - the connections that make life matter. 02:17:52 Kathy Shimberg, upstate-NY: What a nice tune -- worthy of David, too! 02:18:21 Elaine Gernux: What is the name of it again? It is beautiful ... 02:18:25 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Great video, Vermont! 02:18:26 Emerson Gale, Strafford, VT: Our Guiding Star 02:18:33 Emerson Gale, Strafford, VT: By Robin Russel and Cynthia Thomas 02:18:50 Mary Cay Brass: Beautiful tune! 02:19:03 STORM Greenfield, MA: In 2003 I wrote a limerick about David There once was a fellow named Dave/A fiddler. A reveler! A knave?/Yet with some of his friends/he gathered loose ends/And the Guiding Star Grange they did save STORM 02:19:05 Robin Russell: Tune title: Our Guiding Star - A Tribute to David Kaynor 02:19:16 Emerson Gale, Strafford, VT: Thank you so much Robin and Cynthia for that tune! And Peter Macfarlane for mixing all our remotely contributed fiddle orchestra tracks together for what we just heard! 02:19:20 Elaine Gernux: Thank you, Emerson! 02:19:49 Mary Lea -Brattleboro VT: beautiful video and tribute from the VFO, and the tune is so sweet. Well done everyone… 02:19:51 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): “Our Guiding Star” is a lovely & fitting tribute to David. 02:19:59 Nikki Herbst: What an amazing celebration—thank you a hundred times over to the organizers and producers and participants. Your work is appreciated so much! 02:20:07 Gretchen Koehler, Potsdam, NY: I have started a fiddle orchestra in Potsdam, NY. Had such a wonderful time when I was a guest and BEYOND inspired by David!!! 02:20:10 Lynn Feinman- NYC: And who else can wear suspenders with such panache? 02:20:26 Emerson Gale, Strafford, VT: Exactly Lynn! hehehe 02:21:34 Swansea Benham Bleicher, Western MA: Yay, FOWM! Thank you, Becky! 02:21:54 Jan Kibbe FOWM: Lovely Becky and Alice! Beautiful. 02:21:57 Tom Balonek: Joyful tears of love for David and all his friends … 02:22:25 Gianna (Cambridge MA): David, I’m just thinking how lucky we all are to be on the planet at the same time that you have been building and mentoring all of the communities represented here. I feel pretty certain that generations of musicians who aren’t even born yet will benefit from your contributions but I keep coming back to the fact that it is such a privilege to experience them first hand. 02:22:41 David Ballou: Thank you David, and Congratulations and Happy Birthday! It's a privilege to be a member of your family! 02:22:48 Lissa Schneckenburger: Nice backdrop Cammy!!!! 02:23:15 Darlene Hamilton, Pasadena, CA: ha ha ha! 02:23:23 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): Another reminder that you can sign up to find out when the book is available here: https://forms.gle/zyUuKG5wTxj28m8m7 02:23:24 Becca B-C - Montague: lol! 02:23:27 Sarah Strong: :D 02:23:35 Brian Lindsay: we want a David Kaynor dirty joke book 02:23:36 Tim Swartz--Montpelier Contra Dance: That joke is told about Vermonters, too! 02:23:43 Barbara Lubell * Palenville, NY: If we were a Kaynor, We’d be saner! 02:23:56 Lissa Schneckenburger: Yes, SUE SONGER I think you’re going to need to add a jokes section to the book!!! 02:23:58 Tim Swartz--Montpelier Contra Dance: I'll sign up for the joke book, too... 02:24:00 Amy Hathaway, Keene NH: David's jokes in a book YEAH! 02:24:03 Kathy Shimberg, upstate-NY: Love your backdrop there, Cammy! 02:24:16 Betsy Branch, Portland OR: The joke book should be designed for bathroom reading. 02:24:33 STORM Greenfield, MA: Bernie definitely is a Fourgone Conclusion 02:24:36 Barbara Lubell * Palenville, NY: Rather, is there a saner Kaynor? 02:24:36 Trudy Williams, Leeds MA: Thanks Becky for capturing so terrifically what being a member of FOAM is like and what David is to everyone of us. To David, thank you so much!! 02:24:42 Kathy Shimberg, upstate-NY: Betsy -- There's Sue Songer's next project! 02:24:46 David Barnert/Albany NY: I love the Bernie image in the 4gone conclusions record cover. 02:25:02 Dave Bartley & Mary DeFelice Bartley (Seattle): Yay for the Fourgone Conclusions T-shirt! Mary fell in love with contra dance at your dances. Dave has fond memories of playing with David and Van, and Julie King, at a Seattle Thursday night dance in the early 90’s. 02:25:10 Trudy Williams, Leeds MA: And, Alice too! 02:25:40 Kenric Kite, VFO, Montpelier Vt: I have listened to my foregone conclusions album many many times. 02:25:59 Sallie Sprague, formerly Amherst, now Colorado: Hurray for 4Gone’s! My first memories of dances at Greenfield and then South Amherst. 02:26:38 Dave Bartley & Mary DeFelice Bartley (Seattle): So many great memories of playing with David from that Ballard Eagles dance through the 2019 Peterborough Fall Ball. 02:26:38 Aldo Lavaggi: Thank you Everyone for putting this together. Wonderful! Sending my love and congratulations to you, David. I’m one more fiddler who you have taught and inspired deeply. Will always remember you. 02:27:09 Margaret Shepard, Lodi, NY: With Cammy and Van, the honoring of the Presence is now a Forgone and whimsically shared Conclusion. Lovely to see your smiling faces. 02:27:29 Susie Lorand & Josh Burdick, Ann Arbor: Happy birthday, David, and thank you to everyone involved in this amazing celebration! 02:27:52 Tim Swartz--Montpelier Contra Dance: Great story about you as a firefighter, David! I hope there is a photo somewhere of you in your gear! 02:27:53 Karen Axelrod: thank you, David. and Happy Birthday. You are the embodiment of giving to and making community. and thanks to the people who put this together. 02:27:55 Samuel Bartlett: Fourgones: world’s greatest dance band! 02:27:57 Becca B-C - Montague: I want that foregone conclusions shirt hahaha 02:28:03 Becca B-C - Montague: *fourgone 02:28:05 Alexandra Deis-Lauby, NYC: He started playing in his 20s?? There’s hope for the rest of us! 02:28:22 bob mills: speaking of behind the scenes: THANK YOU to Charlie Pilzer for magicking the connections and other aspects 02:28:26 Sarah Strong: yes, the Swedish music and dance! 02:28:38 Merideth & Fred from VT: 1978 in Bourgas Bulgaria 02:29:01 Alice Markham, Reston VA: Charlie is ubiquitous. I add my thanks! 02:29:14 Carol Bittenson: I still play the harmony for Boda that I learned from you 02:29:20 Ann Dillemuth: I wish ALL contra dances had Swedish after the break... 02:29:44 Sally Rogers: Charlie Pilzer, is there any folk event you don’t help out with? Thanks so ,much for helping to make this magical event dos magical! 02:30:24 Margie Heller: Loved the Moving Violations at Lady of the Lake Dance Camp! 02:30:45 Meg Lippert-Honolulu: Yes thank you Charlie so wonderful to have everyone appearing so smoothly on our comuputers. . David, what a privilege to be part of this fabulous celebration of YOU and your gifts to us all and to our community and those who come after us all. Will love your book. Thank you. 02:30:52 Mary Cay Brass: So nice to hear and see you both, Van and Cammy! 02:30:54 Charlie Pilzer, Takoma Park, MD: Just pleased to be able to assist the celebration 02:31:09 Rachel Lachow, Maryland: My first contradance memories are the Kaynor boys with Ed and Becky, at the Northfield, Greenfield, and Monday night Munson Library dance. We danced three nights a week and I met Lloyd Lachow in the back row, thanks to Sue Sternberg. It was a golden age—we were all young and the music was sublime. I understand more of the story behind that amazing music now thanks to your words Cammy and Van. 02:31:14 STORM Greenfield, MA: My sister Hannah was among those who exchanged STORM 02:32:08 Steve and Bettie Zakon-Anderson: Those dances in Northfield and then Greenfield were positively life-changing for me.. 02:32:13 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Thanks Van & Cammy! 02:32:23 Pamela Owen: 🎵Happy Birthday David🎶 Your contribution to community still occurs, even as we all gather here together honoring you. Thank You for all your beautiful spirit that flourishes infinitely. 02:32:48 Betsy Branch, Portland OR: And the endless church bells! 02:33:01 Tim Swartz--Montpelier Contra Dance: Van, thanks for the great stories and memories! Can't wait to host you & the rest of the band again at the Montpelier Contra Dance...someday. David, you'll be there with us in spirit, if not in flesh! 02:33:22 David Shewmaker Bethesda, MD: Cammy’s North Amherst School for the Arts dance was where I first encountered the Kaynor clan. What a great little dance at such an important time in my life. So grateful to all of you for your contributions. 02:33:22 Paul Gitlitz Saskatoon Saskatchewan: Sadly I have to go and teach. Huge congratulations and hugs David. 02:33:28 Bethany Waickman: “waltzing in” :) 02:33:30 Erol Tamerman: Thanks to all for making this possible! Happy Birthday David, and thank you for all that you are. 02:33:49 Sarah Pilzer (Greenfield, MA): The Montague Common Hall is great for morris practice too! 02:34:34 Sophie Sawyer: thank you, Cammy for introducing me to Davids works and Enjoying Vans "Moving Violations". the bank i worked for we loved crossword puzzles to Vans music. 02:34:46 Bill Olson & Pam Weeks - Bowdoin, ME: and the bats in the belfry back in the day! 02:34:47 Janet Goldwasser (Michigan): Happy Birthday, David! I have to leave now, to lead our Pittsfield (Michigan) Open Band in our Saturday Zoom session. Much love from all of us in southeast Michigan! 02:34:58 Steven Howland and Nancy Parland: I love the potluck and dances at the Montague grange. Looking forward to more. 02:35:35 Al Yanas: I may have been there 02:35:56 Tim Swartz--Montpelier Contra Dance: David, you helped us so much when we dancers joined the Capital City Grange, just outside Montpelier! I have great memories of sitting with you as 70 dancers joined the Grange in 2005, as the 4 Degrees were celebrated by the VT State Grange. You encouraged us so much as we became officers and figured out what it took to be a Granger in the 21st Century...we're still learning. 02:36:33 Jack Howe-Janssen, Florence, MA: As a dancer (only), I am sooooo envious of the connection all the musicians have had with David over the years. But I have to admit that one of the things that made two-hour drives to a Kaynor dance worthwhile, was David's ability to make that sense of connection extend to the dancers. We only had applause to tell you how much we loved you. We still do. 02:36:41 Paul Prestopino: Campbell Folk School. 02:36:45 Sue Goding: Thank you Van and Cammy! Great to see both of you and to hear your stories! 02:37:26 Lawrence Siegel: Boundless enthusiasm… 02:38:00 Robin Russell: —“music and laughter are infectious”……oh what an important reminder! 02:38:05 Paul Prestopino: Just so you know, the message from “ME” at 2:44 is from Paul Prestopino……. 02:38:09 Sarah Strong: yes, lovely! 02:38:15 Linda Young: Well said! And David’s joy and enthusiasm are especially infectious. Such a wonderful gift to us all! 02:38:26 Sophie Sawyer: thanks Al Yanas, for turning me on to New England dance. and Davids fiddle. unbelievable, i never heard anything like it. i was enchanted. 02:38:40 Addie Rose Holland: Well said, Chris!! 02:38:46 Alice Markham, Reston VA: Paul, your name was on the message. "Me" is seen only by the person writing the message :-) 02:38:48 Jacqueline Schwab: Love the words just spoken: David makes big problems seem small and small kindnesses seem large. 02:38:58 Diane Silver, Asheville NC: I love that -- he makes big problems seem small and makes small kindnesses big. A quote for the ages. 02:39:00 Swansea Benham Bleicher, Western MA: Thank you, Chris. Beautifully said. 02:39:21 Bev Bernbaum, Toronto: Exactly what DIane Silver just typed. 02:39:46 Dorcas Hand: Yes, Diane - and Chris! 02:40:14 Rose Sheehan: Sharing, sharing, sharing 02:40:20 Carl Levine (he/him) (Brooklyn): HUZZAH!!! 02:40:25 Bev Bernbaum, Toronto: Here! Here ! Well said Gaye! 02:40:27 Rachel Bell: Congratulations, David!!! 02:40:27 Harvey from Seattle: Bravo! 02:40:31 Sarah Strong: wahoo! 02:40:35 Leah Gordon, Arlington, MA: Yay!!! 02:40:35 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): Yay! 02:40:38 Marnen Laibow-Koser, Randolph, MA: Congratulations! 02:40:42 Naomi, Ronan, Amy and families (VT): Big round of applause!!!!!!! 02:40:43 Bev Bernbaum, Toronto: Congratulations David!! 02:40:45 Don.Sage.Raeden Veino MA-US: Congrats David! 02:40:45 Molly Tucker and Casey Murray: Congratulations David!!! 02:40:48 Swansea Benham Bleicher, Western MA: Woohooo!!! Clapping and cheering! 02:40:48 Lisa Greenleaf, MA: Bravo! 02:40:53 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): One of my last reminders here: you can sign up to find out when the David Kaynor book is available here: https://forms.gle/zyUuKG5wTxj28m8m7 02:40:56 Paddy Tutty @Saskatoon SK: Congratulations David! 02:40:57 monica -eugene, or: Tears over here too Gaye! Congrats David!!! AND THANK YOU!! 02:41:04 Ben Van Vliet: !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 02:41:05 Dan and Loraine: WELL DESERVED! 02:41:10 Sarah Pilzer (Greenfield, MA): Three cheers for David Kaynor! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! 02:41:20 Sophie Sawyer: Congratulations! Cheers!!! 02:41:22 Rachel Panitch (Boston): Hooray!!!!!! 02:41:23 Nora Skolnick: You are amazing David!! So we’ll deserved!!!!! 02:41:28 Joanne in VT & the VFO: Congrats, David! 02:41:31 Tim Swartz--Montpelier Contra Dance: Many overflowing eyes...and hearts...out here 02:41:37 Amy Hathaway, Keene NH: THe world is DEFINITELY better for your presence, and WE are better for your contributions!!! 02:41:47 Pamela Goddard (NY, Ithaca): our hearts are so full - gratitude and love, Davd! 02:42:04 joe micheals: Congratulations David!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 02:42:18 Jana Rygas: Tears and cheers, David. 02:42:27 Melissa MacIntyre: David, you have done SO much for so many. Thank you! 02:42:27 Pamela Goddard (NY, Ithaca): I hope that all this chat will be saved as part of that scrapbook. 02:42:27 Nick Cuccia (Merced, CA): Happy Birthday, David, and congratulations! 02:42:40 Laurie Challenger: Congratulations to you David! Thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do. 02:42:46 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): Find info at www.cdss.org/lca21 02:42:47 Linda Hunt: Bravo! Thanks for all your contributions at the folk school! 02:42:52 Jessie Boardman: Happy Birthday, Congratulations, and Love to you, David, from Jessie and Greg Boardman, Maine. 02:43:08 Pamela Goddard (NY, Ithaca): Yes, save all of this!! 02:43:10 Merideth & Fred from VT: And share the chat in the scrapbook!!! 02:43:28 susan waggoner Pittsburgh PA: please save the chat. I want to read this another time. w 02:43:38 susan waggoner Pittsburgh PA: ill we get to see the recorded zoom? 02:43:45 Lynn Feinman- NYC: Gratitude to CDSS and all the facilitators. 02:43:47 Rose Sheehan: Thank you Andy and Lissa!! 02:43:47 Mary Varnum: Thanks, David! 02:43:51 Max Newman and family (Boston, MA): We will save the chat. And... my last reminder: you can sign up to find out when the David Kaynor book is available here: https://forms.gle/zyUuKG5wTxj28m8m7 02:43:56 Julie Searles: Sending love and gratitude to you, David… Happy Birthday— and Congratulations..!! <3 02:43:56 Lenora&Tim NJ Kandiner/Cresson: Thanks for many years of tunes and dances at Ashokan and for lending me your fiddle in 1994 which helped me start playing. 02:43:57 Margaret (Allegra's Mom), Blacksburg VA: Thank you CDSS for putting together this wonderful celebration. And, finally, CONGRATULATIONS DAVID!! So well deserved. 02:43:57 Jana Rygas: Thanks Lissa and all today’s organizers 02:43:59 Harvey from Seattle: we can all save teh chat by tapping on the three dots in the lower left hand corner of teh chat… 02:44:00 Maggie Robinson -Maine: Happy Birthday David, and Congratulations!!! 02:44:01 Suzanne Girardot: Everyone can save the chat by clicking the 3 dots next to File at the bottom. 02:44:02 Elizabeth Stehl Niskayuna NY: Thanks so much everyone. awesome event 02:44:02 Angela Schneider - Memphis, TN: Thank you, David! You make the world a better place. 02:44:03 Trudy Williams, Leeds MA: Thank you , thank you David, Congratulations!!! And to all who gave the award and put together this celebration , thank you, its so moving, fun and wonderful!! 02:44:03 Kathryn Barnhardt-Phildelphia: Please make the Processional video available to be seen again. 02:44:07 Michael Pavan, Cape Cod: Thank you David 02:44:13 Pamela Goddard (NY, Ithaca): Thank you, Max 02:44:15 Paul Ross: Beautiful ceremony for a beautiful human being. 02:44:16 Wayne Hankin: ************ 02:44:22 Jeff Raymond: such a wonderful thing 02:44:26 Fred Breunig, Brattleboro, VT: Thank you to everyone who created this wonderful program this afternoon. I have to leave. Happy Birthday David, and congratulations! 02:44:31 Elaine Gernux: A monumental effort to honor a monumental man! 02:44:34 Mary Cay Brass: Thank you Lissa and Andy for hosting so beautifully and to Charlie for the tech work! 02:44:35 Bev Bernbaum, Toronto: Thank you so much to all of the organizers and presenters and sustainers. And thank you David, for being you. <3 02:44:37 Bethany Waickman: * saved from the moment you joined the call only 02:44:43 bob mills: thank you, David, for so many years of selfless support to musicians of all levels, especially the sessions at your place, which were so formative for me. 02:44:44 Ron Blechner: Congratulations, David! Thank you for all of the mentoring and friendship over the years since I've moved to Western Mass! :) 02:44:47 Mara Shea-North Carolina: Thanks to everyone who made this beautiful celebration possible. Congratulations and love to you, David! 02:44:49 Harvey from Seattle: when you save the chat, remember to give it a name and then save it to your desktop... 02:44:51 Tim Swartz--Montpelier Contra Dance: Well done, CDSS, all the presenters, and organizers, and all the wonderful faces of the people I miss dancing with...and especially to David, of course for getting us all together, in so many way. 02:45:06 Melissa MacIntyre: Can someone save & share it somewhere? 02:45:10 Ruth & Gary Potwin (Lowell, MA): Happy Birthday, David. Thank you for all your contributions! 02:45:20 Robin Russell: Thank you to everyone who made this possible for us to be here. Congratulations David! 02:45:27 Melissa MacIntyre: For those of us not able to do that... 02:45:27 Harvey from Seattle: you can only save it from whenever you joined the meeting tho... so perhaps others can share the saved doc w others too... 02:45:28 David Guertin, Cornwall, VT: Happy Birthday David, and thank you for everything. 02:45:29 Crispin Youngberg CDSS (he/him): CDSS will save the whole chat and can add it to the scrapbook on the website 02:45:33 Trella H. - Seattle: Happy Birthday and congratulations to our living legacy, David Kaynor! 02:45:34 Michael Pavan, Cape Cod: Save Chat click on the 3 dots, then click on the words "Save Chat" 02:45:42 Alice Markham, Reston VA: Thank you to everyone, including David :-), who made this wonderful tribute to David Kaynor possible! So meaningful! 02:45:43 Liz Sturgen: Congratulations, David, and thank you again for all the joy you have shared throughout the years. 02:45:44 Alex Naar: David. Cheers from the woods along the Potomac here in Accokeek Maryland. Many fantastic fond memories of trips in Saabs to dances, pranks, our shared, with Vandy/Reed fire background. Most of all, as has been said, through music, coffee, jokes and so you have built, encouraged, fed, renewed community everywhere you have been and beyond. Bravo! 02:45:49 Sophie Sawyer: thank you, David wonderful party. lol 02:45:52 Tom Hutcheson - Greenfield: There once was a Kaynor named David.... 02:45:58 Leslie Sullivan Sachs: Thank you all for creating this experience. We learned and cried and laughed and remembered. David’s joy is contagious. We love you. 02:46:00 Eric Black-La Honda, CA: There’s also a real-time automatic transcript of the speaking during the event. Of course, it’s hilariously inaccurate in places, but it’s a way to capture what everyone has said here. Click on the “Live on Otter.ai” button at upper left. 02:46:00 Mary Cay Brass: So nice to see so many familiar faces we haven’t seen so long. So nice to celebrate with you all today! 02:46:03 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Another wonderful thing about David: he’s always been a loving conduit of traditional New England music and dancing, but he also gracefully and enthusiastically engaged with the evolving contra “scene”. He last played in Seattle in May 2019, contributing harmonies with 3 other fiddles & button accordion in the “Cascade Contraband Remix” band, with a horn section & percussion too! He smoothly called in Dec 2018 using non-gendered terminology. Not a dinosaur! 02:46:11 Joanne in VT & the VFO: Thanks for everyone for this wonderful celebration. And thanks to you David for everything you have given to the world! 02:46:12 James Hantula: Happy Birthday David. Thanks for your leadership. 02:46:15 John Vance: Happy Birthday David! Thank you for so many dances and runs. Love forever, John 02:46:16 Diane DePuydt: Happy Birthday David, so happy to have celebrated you today. Much appreciation to CDSS for this tribute. Great to see all my old friends. 02:46:16 Susan Duchnycz: Thank you for many years of dancing. Happy Birthday. 02:46:17 susan waggoner Pittsburgh PA: hope the limericks will be in a book!! ha ha 02:46:19 Tim Newcomb: Happy Birthday David and many thanks for the years of lessons, workshops, great times, and doing so much to make the cultural life of central Vermont so much richer! 02:46:19 Marie Wendt (Pownal, ME): David Kaynor! Happy Birthday - Thank you for memories that take me WAY back to “a previous life.” Thinking about David - The Swedish connection, of which Van just spoke, is how I first remember David and worked with him “in a previous life.” It was a Simonton Corners Contra Dance in Rockport Maine, Oct 26, 1996. (I just dug out my gig notes from the 90’s and found the flier for this event.) David and I presented a Hambo Dance Workshop in the afternoon before the usual potluck and Contra Dance. The flier says that I was the dance instructor and that David was the musician, but I remember that David danced with me as well. I don’t remember that he played the fiddle while we were both dancing - I think I would remember that if it were true. I’m not positive but possibly Becky Ashenden was there and provided the music. Thank you David, for great memories and many (but from afar) since then. 02:46:20 Becca B-C - Montague: David I hope I can be half as much of a teacher as you are!!! <3 thank you thank you! I love and treasure all the memories of playing at your jams and dances and dancing at your dances!!!! so happy memories 02:46:21 Mary Lea -Brattleboro VT: Thanks to you, Lissa, Andy, Charlie, Mary, Ray, and all the others who helped put this celebration together. This was incredibly meaningful. What a treasure this afternoon has been—in large measure because of the subject, i.e., DAVID. Kudos to all. 02:46:27 Karen Marshall (Seattle): Such a beautiful tribute. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Blessings and eternal gratitude to you David! May you feel the power of love and community. 02:46:50 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Smiling!!!! 02:47:04 Darlene Hamilton, Pasadena, CA: <3 <3 <3 02:47:16 Dorcas Hand: You are so well loved! 02:47:19 Sally Prasch: Thank you 02:47:20 Bob Snope: David, pull my finger! 02:47:24 Diane Silver, Asheville NC: A new blessing is born -- may you be as well loved as David Kaynor. 02:47:28 Elaine Gernux: Yay!!!!!!!!!! 02:47:31 Kathy Torrey: Eyes are smiling ❤️ 02:47:33 Peg Pickering: Happy Birthday David from Maine 02:47:34 David Shewmaker Bethesda, MD: We love you David!!! Thank you! 02:47:37 Michael Pavan, Cape Cod: Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/O9_m2z_tHHIjyIvPl0LUA4nYbRI 02:47:43 Steve and Bettie Zakon-Anderson: What a spectacular tribute and presentation for such a well-deserving recipient. Thanks to all and especially to you David. 02:47:54 Charlie Fenton-Oakland CA: Thank you David from California 02:48:04 Jen Jasenski: Beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. Such an honor to be a part. Congratulations David! Well deserved award. 02:48:07 Melinde Kantor: Thank you David 02:48:10 Sherry Nevins (Seattle): Amazing - David is giving us another gift - his smile! 02:48:19 Judi Gibbs: Where will the recording of this tribute be available? 02:48:22 Kate Barnes & Jeanne Morrill: Thank you Andy 02:48:37 Amidons Brattleboro VT: Hi David, I remember playing a dance with you in Newfane with Andy Davis I think around 1984? Not many folks came but I remember diligently you were practicing the fiddle. Thanks for everything and love to you! 02:48:43 Eric Black-La Honda, CA: I started calling in 1982, and David was one of the reasons I kept it up, and still call as often and in as many places as I can. Quite a role model! 02:48:49 Susan English OH: What a beautiful tribute! The folk process moves on through the talent and work of individuals like David. 02:48:50 Ilana Schmitt: Add my voice to all those expressing appreciation both to David and to CDSS. Without his encouragement at Monday night sessions, this classically trained not young musician would never have dared to go not super boldly but still going forward playing sometimes with no black notes! Thank you! 02:48:53 Kathryn Barnhardt-Phildelphia: Thank you, CDSS, for honoring David with this marvelous event. 02:49:10 Lori Prime Central Oregon: looking forward to your next tune David!!! 02:49:18 Deb & Ralph Kosche SEATTLE: Happy Birthday, David. Our joy to be part of this glorious community, YOUR community. Deb & Ralph, Seattle 02:49:29 Barbara Smoody VancWA: Thank you all for this wonderful gathering! 02:49:34 Carol Coan-Greenfield, Mass.: Thank you, David, for everything. Happy birthday, congratulations, and much love. 02:49:35 Lori Prime Central Oregon: Looking forward to your next tune David! Love you 02:49:35 Dave Bartley & Mary DeFelice Bartley (Seattle): A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man 02:49:45 Luanne Roth - Cary, NC: Happy birthday, David, and congratulations on this lifetime award so well deserved. Eyes speak volumes, and yours can see into the hearts of everyone you meet. Can't wait to get your book. Love you. 02:49:48 Mary Wesley & Tim Cummings (Burlington, VT): View and contribute to the digital scrapbook here! <3 02:49:56 Bob Snope: Thank you Andy, Lissa, and everyone who put this wonderful event together! 02:49:59 Jan Kiley: Thank you and congratulations! 02:50:01 Harvey from Seattle: what a marvelous way to celebrate together with David - thank you CDSS for hosting this for all of us - so special… 02:50:03 Frederick Park: Now dis is what Zoom is for! Yes? Let us all give thanks for one another, as much as possible. Just as Mr. Kaynor has provided us with examples far and wide, let’s keep such celebrations of life across the generations going stong! Thank you Brother for all you are to us now for your influence into the days ahead! 02:50:06 walter cudnohufsky Ashfield MA: David Your humane contributions to community and dignity are so beautifully crafted they are unending, Thank you! 02:50:08 Christine Robb: Congratulations, and happy birthday! 02:50:17 Sue Overstreet: Happiest of birthdays to you, David! 02:50:36 Diane Brown: Thank you David for the music. Congratulations. 02:50:38 Becky Hollingsworth: Thanks to everyone at CDSS and on the committee who worked so hard to make this special, right down to putting the award itself within one of David’s borders and framing it all in pieces of the Guiding Star Grange Hall. Well done. 02:50:41 Elaine Gernux: Love .. Love .. Love 02:50:51 Al Yanas: Yeah ❤️❤️fredrick 02:50:56 Gianna (Cambridge MA): Wow. 02:50:57 Susan English OH: Beautiful presentation! 02:50:59 Paul Rosenberg: I can’t find how to save chat 02:51:10 Donna Jackson-Köhlin: I think I hear the saw!! :) 02:51:25 Jeremiah McLane, Strafford, VT: Thanks to you David, and to all who had a hand in this! 02:51:28 Donna Jackson-Köhlin: happy birthday, david-thank you for being you . 02:51:32 Lise Brown: Look at the bottom of your screen on the right and click the three buttons on the right. 02:51:33 Judi Stellar: Fond memories: Early 80s driving from Boston to Greenfield and Northfield to dance to your wonderful music and high energy. Thank you, happy birthday and and congratulations!! 02:51:37 Harvey from Seattle: see the lower left of teh chat box and click on teh three dots.. 02:51:47 Marnen Laibow-Koser, Randolph, MA: Lower right, at least on the Mac client. 02:51:54 susan waggoner Pittsburgh PA: The scandanavian feel makes it your tune. Any level of dancing; straight waltz, polska, hambo. Thank you DAvid. All our love 02:52:08 cynthia thomas: save chat - go to chat, click on 3 dots to the right, save chat 02:52:16 Darlene Hamilton, Pasadena, CA: Wonderful and magnificent ceremony! Congratulations David