In a message dated 4/18/2000 9:19:17 PM, Jared wrote: <<"I was told I could talk about anything as long as the word "piano" was used once or twice (the mind runs wild!).">> Jared; Rotary is a fine group and espouses some great tenets to follow...for example: Rotary uses a "four way test": 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Perhaps you could tie this into piano work. Or you could go to the Rotary International website @ http://www.rotary.org/ for some ideas how to tie the two thingees , tuning/Rotary together. Jims suggestion about broaching the piano 300 project is good also and perhaps you could talk about any connected project going on, or planned, for down under. The funny things that your customers say or do.......such as the music teacher who turned on the stereo while I was tuning so that I would have a more relaxing atmosphere to work in :-) Another topic that is topical would be the internet and how it has affected your business and work vis a vis piano tech....and how an Aussie tech can ask for suggestions and almost immediately get replies from halfway around the world in about an hour...about the added resource that it provides in being able to work yourself out of a sticky wicket if needful! :-) Just a few thoughts. Good Luck. Jim Bryant (FL)
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