<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" = xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" = xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; = charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 11 (filtered medium)">  <style>  </style>  </head> <body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span = style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I am sorey about the fall last = fall. I am glad that you are recovering and recovering keys also.  We are all = with you. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span = style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Don Wigent ECU = <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span = style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <div> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font = size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center tabindex=-1> </span></font></div> <p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span = style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font = size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] <b><span = style='font-weight: bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Chris Solliday<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Thursday, March 24, = 2005 1:31 PM<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> caut@ptg.org<br> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [CAUT] = gratitude</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span = style='font-size: 12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span = style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>I'd just like to take a moment and = wax gratefully about PTG, particularly this (CAUT) group. = </span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span = style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Just before Christmas, as some of you are aware, = I had a bad ladder fall (not that any of them are good) and broke, = among other things, my right shoulder. The break was pretty bad, totally = breaking the ball off of the top of the humorous bone, and cracking that ball in four places. I have healed rather quickly according to my orthopedist and = physical therapist with few complications. I'd like to say it was because I have remarkable recouperative powers for a man of any age, but the truth is I = had help. The prayers of my friends and aquaintances, the Presbyterian = Church next door, and many of the churches I regularly service have = contributed. The non praying well wishers were wonderful too. Chris and Karen Robinson's = card was particularly comforting.  People really came out of the = woodwork. I am overwelmed by this and feel very undeserving. The PTG/CAUT members who = are in this group are many and I thank you all.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span = style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'> I especially would like to thank Dawn Herring, = Gregory Graham, and Ed Hudak (and Judith Palmer and Paul Adams who volunteered = but were not needed) who have helped me maintain my school contracts during this = time period. I was out completely for seven weeks and even now can only do = two or three pianos a day effectively. Well actually that may have always been = true now that I think about it.  I'd really like to do one a day, all = day. I'll keep selling full service until that = evolves.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span = style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'> Some days are painful (so I reschedule = alot) and there is stiffness in the joint, but I am hopeful that I will avoid = future arthritis or other complications. Gotta remember to "rest = it."</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span = style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Although I wil attend the MARC in a couple of weeks I = will not be able to attend any other PTG events for a while and will be = curtailing any committee activity as well while I restock my savings which = were dessimated. ExecuKey sales have continued to help, and I am = the newest AccuTuner dealer, so don't hesitate to call (pardon the shameless commmercial plugs) for sales and service.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span = style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'> Most of all I write to tell you what a  great comfort it has been reading and writing to this list. = This list is the most consistently intelligent source (you too Jeff) for = us pin benders and I really value it. It will come as no surprise to anyone = that I am capable of going off the deep end and occasionally drifting into = cynacism. Mostly this is in the passionate pursuit of fun and I hope I will be = forgiven, Lord knows I can't stop.  Anyway CAUT thanks for being there, = I love you folks (you too Jeff) and enjoy this exchange a great = deal.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span = style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Just a couple of observations: always obey the = rules of ladder safety, no man is an island, get up dust yourself off and start = all over again, have some disability insurance, learning to tune uprights with = your left hand is a good thing for many reasons, you're never too old or = experienced to learn how to set a tuning pin properly, and piano tuners ARE = grand and upright (you too Jeff) people.  THANK YOU, Chris = Solliday  </span></font><o:p></o:p></p> </div> </div> </body> </html>