dogs (etc.) stuck in pianos

[David ilvedson]

Conrad,

You work for a lot of messy folks...

David Ilvedson

> Date:          Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:01:32 -0600
> To:            pianotech@ptg.org
> From:          Conrad Hoffsommer <hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu>
> Subject:       Re: dogs (etc.) stuck in pianos
> Reply-to:      pianotech@ptg.org

> Karen,
> At 08:13 2/19/99 EST, you wrote:
> 
> >I found a wooden paint stir stick in the keybed of a spinet that hadn't
> been tuned for 30 years.  Along with the usual coinage, safety pins, mail,
> etc.
> 
> Congratulations on finding something which might actually be useful!
> 
> I haven't updated this list in years, but the newer tuners might be made
> aware of the vast hidden treasure they will be uncovering when working on
> pianos.
> 
> Treasures found in Pianos
> ----------------------------------
> Acorn
> Afro-comb
> Allen wrench (1/16")
> Ankle bracelet
> Amusement ride token
> Audio Cassette (in & without box)
> Balls:Ping-pong
> 	 Golf
> 	 Super
> 	 wood
> Band-Aids
> Barbie purse
> Barettes
> Bassoon plaque
> BB's
> Belt loops
> Bicycle chain link
> Bingo markers
> Bottles:Glue/mucilage
> 	 Empty humidifier
> 	 slide oil
> Bow tie
> Bracelet
> Brazil nuts
> Buttons
> Cake candle holder
> Candle
> Candy wrappers
> Cat rabies tag
> Cereals:Cherrios
> 	 Cocoa Krispies
> Chalk
> Chapstick
> Checkers
> Children's:Handerkerchief
>    "       Story book
> Christmas tree ornament (Broken)
>   "       window decal
> Church programs
> Cigarette lighter
> Cigar & Cigarette ashes and butts
> Clarinet reeds
> Clarinet reed clamp screw
> Cloth name patch
> Clothespins
> Clothing price tag
> Coins (Real & play)
> Cookies
> Cough drops
> Coasters
> Crayons
> Croutons
> Decomposing hard candy
> Dental pick
> Doll eyes / shoes
> Dowels
> Drain plug (1/4")
> Drapery hook
> Drill bit (Broken)
> Earring pendant
> Engagement ring
> Eyeglass case
> Fabric
> Felt
> File
> Fingernail (glue-on type)
> Food service silverware washing bucket
> Flag-bearing toothpick
> Flashbulb
> Floss pick
> Furniture brackets
> Garbage bag tie
> Guitar picks
> High school:Hall pass
>             Library card
> Insole insert
> Insects - dead & alive
> Jar full of coins (good hiding
>  place!, but not good enough.) ;-}
> Jigsaw puzzle pieces
> Jelly bean
> Ketchup packets
> Key (Dormroom)
> Kleenex (Usually used)
> Leaves & needles
> Library book label
> Lip gloss tube
> Lollipop sticks
> "Mad" play money
> M&M's
> Marbles
> Masking tape
> Matches
> Metronome pendulum weight
> Mickey Mouse key fob
>   "      "   book
> Miniature crosswalk sign
> Mini-backgammon set
> Model train scenery
> Mouse nest (live inhabitants)
> Muffin paper
> Music
>   "   theory flashcard
> Nailfile
> Nails:Paneling
>       Finishing
>       Roofing
> Name tag
> Necklace
> Nuprin tablets
> Nut & bolt
> Oboe tube
> Padlock
> Paper
> Paper:Airplanes
>       Clips
>       Cups
> Peanut shells
> Pens
> Pencil erasers
> Pencils
> Photographic negative (110 size)
> Pierced earring
> Pins:Hat
>      Bobby
>      Safety
>      Straight
>      Piano bridge
> Pistacio shells
> Pitch pipe
> Pizza coupon
> Plastic:Knives
> 	Forks
> 	Spoons
> 	Cups
> 	Straws
> 	Magnifying glass
> 	Labels
> 	Dental floss pick
> 	Straw (Easter Basket type)
> 	Napkin holder
> Political campaign button
> Popcorn (unpopped)
> Popsicle sticks
> Pop-tops
> Q-tips
> Raisin
> Razor blades
> Receipt (Cash register tape)
> Religious medals
> Rubber bands 
> 	Regular
> 	Orthodontic
> Salt packets
> Sea shell
> Scissors
> Scotch tape
> Screw hook
> Screwdriver
> Screws
> Sewing needles
> Sewing machine needles
> Shoe insert
> Silly putty egg
> Spaghetti (raw)
> Staples
> Straw
> Tail for Pin-the-tail-on-donkey
> Temporary auto registration
> Threaded rod (¼"-20)
> Throat lozenges
> Thumb tacks
> Tiddley winks
> Toilet paper roll
> Toothbrush
> Towel
> Twist ties
> UFO's (Unidentified, and thankfully unidentifiable found objects)
> Violin mute - rubber type
> Water
> Wine bottle cork wire
> Wood shavings
> Wristwatch
> Yahtsee score pads
> 
> 
> Conrad Hoffsommer - Music Technician 	mailto:hoffsoco@luther.edu
> Luther College				(319)-387-1204
> Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045
> 
> The best things in life aren't things.
> 
> 
> 
David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net