<html> <body> Thanks for your comments Wim. At 08:34 AM 9/20/2005, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> Avery   It is very commendable that you want to take all those precautions for the pianos at school, </blockquote> Actually, it wasn't me. It wasn't me that initiated this. Actually, I hadn't really even thought much about it until it was brought up in the staff meeting. I was just trying to get any other ideas. As you'll see in my second post, they're furnishing what's needed but the faculty is expected to do what's necessary themselves. <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> But in reality, do you really think that is going to be necessary? </blockquote> This time, I really don't. Unless it turns into a monster like Katrina did. But still the preparations will still be known when/if one ever does hit us. I'm glad the "bosses" are taking the initiative in this. <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> I'm not saying that the pianos might be not be damaged, but in my opinion, that is not part of your job description. If by chance the building is damaged because of a hurricane. then what ever damage occurs will be the responsibility of the university. As far as the information on your computer, if this information is that valuable to you, then take the computer with you to Ft. Worth. Otherwise, just leave it there. I would suggest shutting it down, so that when the power goes off, you're sure that all the information is saved. </blockquote> That's what was recommended. <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> This might sound non-caring, but I learned a long time ago that the administration has different priorities than I do. We have a leaking roof problem in our building. I have voiced my concern several times to the chairman that one of these days water is going to damage a piano, and it will cost thousands of dollars to get it fixed. We're even getting new carpets in the halls around the rooms where the leaks are, the roof is still not fixed. So why should I care about the pianos, when the powers that be don't care enough to fix the roof. </blockquote> Thankfully, the 'bosses' we have here right now are not like that!!!!! <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> Do your best to make sure your personal belongings are safe, back up the computer, and turn off the lights on your way out of town. Pray that your house survives, and hope that the building is still standing, with the pianos intact, when you get back.   Take care, and be safe.</blockquote> I plan on it. :-) Thanks. Avery <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""> Wim </blockquote> <x-sigsep></x-sigsep> _______________________ Avery Todd, RPT Moores School of Music University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4017</body> </html>