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<DIV><FONT size=3> Hi Kent</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> If memory serves I believe there was a rebu=
ilders
hall of fame in Maryland & somewhere else & I was there althou=
gh
not displayed . There were displays of <STRONG><U>custom rebuilt</U></STRONG=
>
BB Mason & Hamlins by Shawn Hoar& David Hughes & several
others whom, I don't recall & I can tell you the buzz & the
interest was very great on the part of other Technicians in attendance there=
.
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<DIV><FONT size=3> What I find is there is lots a talk & n=
ot
enough show so when the show happens there is considerable support &
enthusiasm for the guys & there pianos displayed. It also puts feet=
& reality to all the things we spend hundreds of hours learning. It's hu=
ge
Show & tell. & is inspiring to others including me. Inspiring enough=
to
challenge the next genreration of guys to step up a see its' possible.
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<DIV><FONT size=3> My Extreme gratitude & Thanks to Nick Gravagn=
e for
all his writings ,Ken Hannah for his gracious mentoring, David Hughes for hi=
s
collegial sharing, John Hartman for his treatise on effects of down
bearing on tone & others who stepped up for me back when I needed
information & help. Jack Krefting Sally Jamison now Phillips for teachin=
g
this stuff. Thanks to so many other guys/gals</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> A picture's worth a thousand words & so it is=
in
this case as well.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Yes I think there is interest.!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale Erwin</FONT></DIV>
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all,<BR><BR>How much interest do you think there might
be?<BR><BR><BR>Kent<BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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