Back from the convention

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Hi Robert,
Yes , I second your glowing report on the convention.
I was a little concerned before the convention that the site might be a
distraction to those who were able to attend. As it turned out most showed
great restraint and avoided the lure of the games and other distractions.
One other highlight for me was the fantastic trip back in time at the auto
show. I do not remember the year of the majestic Olds touring
auto, but the cost was arround $4500.00  in 1908 and upright pianos of
upgrade quality like Ivers and Pond were selling for somewhere arround
$250.00 to $450.00.
Disappointed that duties at my booth kept me from attending classes and the
list meet. It was onlt a few feet away but when I get to talking all sense
of time goes out the windo for me.
I had the new Grand T ready to show <G>
Joe Goss
imatunr@srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Goodale" <rrg@nevada.edu>
To: "PianoTech List" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 6:36 PM
Subject: Back from the convention


> Hi all,
>
> We just got home from the convention.  Boy, what a show!
> Great classes, great people, great food, great music, great
> receptions, great exhibition hall, great hotel, ..... did I
> mention that it was great?  Between the Young Chang, Kawai,
> Steinway, and Mason & Hamlin receptions I don't even want to
> guess how many fat calories I consumed from the bottomless
> free dessert buffets and open bars!
>
> Once again I found myself buying things.  I ended up
> purchasing a couple of very nice bridge notching chisels and
> some bridge pin punches.  I also bought the P-Scale program
> which I got to look at closely for the first time and then
> fell in love with it.  Lot's of familiar faces, some new
> ones, and always lots of stories to share.  I also had the
> opportunity to assist in some technical exams.
>
> Next year's convention: Chicago.  See ya'll there!!
>
> Rob Goodale, RPT
> Las Vegas, NV