I need to say this just for the record

[pryan2]

David,
Just for the record, I have NOT found your conclusions about some RPT's
being conceited, to be the norm.   In my experience on this list, at chapter
meetings, and at conventions, the RPT's I've met have  bend over backwards
to help, share knowledge, experience etc.  I can't deny your experiences,
but  I feel you're painting with a very broad brush.

Phil Ryan
An aspiring RPT




Original Message -----
From: <DavidR2464@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 5:48 PM
Subject: I need to say this just for the record


> Being an RPT doesn't make one the best piano tuner.  The person who tunes
the
> pianos where I work and my home isn't a RPT.   He studied at Perkins and
he
> taught me how to tune and repair.  Stated in Larry Fines Book only about
50%
> of the tuners are RPT.  Just like belong to MENC doesn't make one a great
> music educator.  I respect the people who pass the RPT test and hope one
day
> myself to if I desire but some of the RPTs that I have had conversations
with
> online and on other newsgroups think that there poop doesn't stink.  So to
> those of you out there without and attitude God Bless You and keep
inspiring
> people to understand, learn and appreciate the piano.  To those of you out
> there with this attitude that seems to put you above all others.  May I
> remind you that RPT could also stand for ROYAL PAIN IN THE #$#@.
>
> Sincerely,
> DavidR2464
>