Piano Tuners' Association

[Ron Nossaman]

> I think we can get an idea of what PTA's work life is like by their website.   Predominately on the first page is a definition of straight-strung vs. overstrung and overdampers vs. underdampers.   I don't think anywhere else in the world is that a front page item.  


Looking at the "Travelling Tuners" page, it seems that none of the 
male members willing to travel have first names, or they are all 
named Mr? Seems cumbersome. Would a Mr Cuthbert, for instance, be 
denied membership if there were already a Mr Cuthbert in the ranks 
to avoid the confusion of differentiating between, or among them (in 
the event that the petitioning Mr Cuthbert proved to be twins)? Or 
would he/they just be denied listing on the "Travelling Tuners" page?

It seems vaguely reminiscent of the old chapter newsletters I have 
from the 1960s in which members are referred to as "Brother". I 
picture them sitting around the perimeter of a large empty room in 
tall backed oak chairs, "Brothering" one another in huge purple hats 
with gold tassels, and performing secret ritualistic chants so the 
munchies can be unveiled as the echoes die away.

I'm glad that at least SOME things have changed.

Ron N