<html> <body> Wim, This kind of thing is _never_ old hat!  We all need the pats and the "attaboys"... BRAVO!! Best. Horace At 09:23 AM 10/14/2004, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>This might be old hat for some of you, but I just got the performance evaluation from the chairman of the SOM. In addition to getting mostly superior ratings on almost everything, he included some personal comments.   "Wim is very knowledgeable and well trained in his crafts. His work is efficient and productive. He is highly self motivated, organized, and 'gets the job done,' regardless of schedules and demands." "Wim is dependable, efficient, self motivated, and pleasant. He typically goes 'beyond the call of duty' " "He is a valuable asset and contributing member of the music school." "His consistent and timely efforts for the music school are highly appreciated. His general demeanor, and positive attitude are appreciate"   After dealing with some of the other issues I've mentioned, it is nice to know my work and presence here, at least by the chairman of the department, is appreciated.   It sure made my day.   Wim Willem Blees, RPT Piano tuner/technician School of Music University of Alabama</blockquote></body> </html>