Meet the "Lookerson's"

[Joel A. Jones]

Mike,

Have you or anyone else on the list tried the coloring books
from the PTG store?   I ordered a set, but have not had the
chance to see if kids will take to them.

Joel
Joel Jones, RPT
Madison, WIl
On Feb 11, 2008, at 10:08 AM, Michael Magness wrote:

>
>
> On Feb 10, 2008 9:45 PM, <pianolady50 at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>> When confronted with noisy or curious young children I ask if they 
>> would like to help me for a little bit.  I show them what key to play 
>> and how hard (loud) to play it while I tune it for them.  They are 
>> intrigued and thrilled to help for about three notes.  Then they get 
>> bored and leave the room so they won't have to help anymore.
>>  
>> One such child's father was intimidating just to talk with.  He was a 
>> government profiler.  I always felt like I was under a magnifying 
>> glass.
>>  
>> Debbie Legg
>>>  
> I don't mind those who have a genuine interest, I can go on and on, I 
> enjoy my subject and don't mind educating my customers. I keep a close 
> eye on them for that tell-tale glaze in their eye that tells me they 
> aren't all "that" interested anymore.
>  
> As for the kids that want to watch, I'm concerned about them getting 
> into my tools and perhaps grabbing something sharp, so with mom or 
> dad's help we make a rule that they can watch from the sofa or chair 
> and usually whithin 10 to 15 minutes they're either asleep or wander 
> away.
> I always tell 'em up front that it's just as interesting to watch as 
> watching grass grow or paint dry!
>  
> I can't recall the last time I was intimidated or irritated at having 
> anyone listen/watch while I tuned as long as they were quiet.
>  
> Mike
>
> -- 
> We have enough youth, how about a fountain of SMART?
> Michael Magness
> Magness Piano Service
> 608-786-4404
> www.IFixPianos.com
> email mike at ifixpianos.com 
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