Kerstin,
How did you first get interested in playing the mandolin. I don't think I have ever know anyone who has played one of those.
I just read that you checked out our website. I am glad you like the scopes. Maybe one day this summer we could get together and you can play a little song for me and then look at some of our kaleidoscopes. I have cousins that live in Woodland Hills and it is only an hour and a half drive.