Larry Fisher summed up the English perfectly in his colo(u)rful description of our heritage! It is sad to think our piano trade is as fusty as some of the buildings we have over here! And I say I agree completely that it would be wonderful to have more input from English and other European tuners ( we don't really consider ourselves to be Europeans in the UK! ) and I am sure those already on the list will do their best to share and inform. However, I think there is still a feeling over here that the internet is for nerds, and whilst the situation IS changing, not many people over here have the internet. It is considered a luxury and us UK citizens tend not to have as much available income for these luxuries. So, I'm not really surprised to see there are only 8 UK techs on the list. I think over the coming years there WILL be a lot more of an English presence, but I think we have to catch up with the US in terms of accepting the Internet and using it to it's full. In the meantime, those with access to it try to convince those without to get on-line. Our numbers are growing, slowly at present, but we'll get there. I hope! God save the Queen ( although I'm not sure about Fergie ). Simon __ =--------------------------------------------------------------------------= Your friend and mine, SIMON HUSBANDS simon@husbands.demon.co.uk And for a bit of stuff and nonsense http://www.husbands.demon.co.uk =--------------------------------------------------------------------------=
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC