[CAUT] bummer

[Robin Blankenship]

Wim,

That's awful, man. My heart really hurts for you. I might suggest you 
contact Jordan-Kitt's Music. Their headquarters is in College Park, Maryland 
and they have about 12 stores, I believe. I worked for them for a couple of 
years at their Midlothian, VA outlet. Kitt's is very decent to work for and 
very loyal to its people. And, they keep you plenty busy, phew!!

The Richmond, VA area is a bit short-handed in piano techs these days. Those 
that has moved or passed on in recent years have not been replaced in equal 
numbers. Virginia Commonwealth University, in downtown Richmond, has a 
strong music department and has gone back and forth from contract to staff 
techs and right now might be without anyone. The city has a fine orchestra, 
ballet and opera companies and with over a million people in the area, there 
are plenty of pianos needing attention.

If I hear of anything else in these parts, I'll surely let you know right 
away.

My prayers are with you!!!

God bless you, Wim.

Robin Blankenship
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RicB" <ricb at pianostemmer.no>
To: <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 5:54 AM
Subject: [CAUT] bummer


> I'm sorry to have hear this Wim.  You have hinted at some problem for a 
> couple weeks now and I have had a feeling this was what you were hinting 
> at. There have been a couple job postings on CAUT recently, but you  no 
> doubt have some hoofing time in front of you. As far as your friends 
> pulling for you... you know we all in the end wish each other the best. 
> Everyone out here will be thinking and hoping in that direction for you 
> I'm sure.
>
> Keep the faith !
>
> Cheers
> RicB
>
>    This afternoon I got a letter "to inform you of the termination of
>    your employment with the University of Alabama, effective immediately."
>    My last day of work was today, I will get paid until May 31.
>
>    Anyone know of a job? I'll take a store or university.
>
>    Obviously my wife and I are upset, but we are faithful people, and
>    know that somehow we'll pull through. But a little prayer from my
>    friends won't hurt.
>
>    Wim
>    Willem Blees, RPT
>    (former) Piano Tuner/Technician
>    School of Music
>    University of Alabama
>    Tuscaloosa, AL USA
>
>
>
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