<html> <body> At 03:53 PM 3/1/2004 -0500, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite><blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>In a message dated 3/1/04 9:12:17 AM Central Standard Time, atodd@UH.EDU writes: Plus they also rarely consider the logistics of getting everything done. I guess some just think that things like this just magically appear. :-) OK, I'm done venting now. And I really do appreciate the money! :-) </blockquote> Hey Avery, Are you implying that at a University School of Music you are not accustomed to people scheduling recitals, competitions, auditions, and other piano requiring performances without checking on availability of the instruments or consulting with the tuner to let him/her know they want a tuned instrument (let alone making sure there's time to get whatever tuned)?  </blockquote> With the exception of the harpsichords, I usually don't have a problem in that realm. All concerts & recitals are on a computer schedule, to which I have access, so I keep a pretty close watch on what's happening. Both major halls have two 'D's in them, so piano availability is not a problem. The only problem I've had is that the student is supposed to indicate which piano is to be used but they rarely do. So, with the exception of the pianists (who usually do indicate), I've gotten to the point where I just tune whichever one I think would be best for that particular recital. I have better things to do than to track down a student or accompanist to ask which piano as I did when I first came here. <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Take care! Jeff </blockquote> Avery </body> </html>