At 09:01 PM 5/25/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>
>pianotech-digest Thursday, May 25 2000 Volume 2000 : Number 480
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>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:31:39 -0300
>From: piano.tech@ns.sympatico.ca (John Ross)
>Subject: Re: Los Alamos Fires
>
>Hi,
>I don't know about warranty, but what would the quote be for a rebuild? :-)
>Regards,
>John M. Ross
>
>- ----- Original Message -----
>From: robert goodale <rrg@nevada.edu>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 4:08 AM
>Subject: Re: Los Alamos Fires
>
>
>> Any chance for warranty coverage here?
>>
>> Rob Goodale, RPT
>> Las Vegas, NV
>>
>>
>> Richard Raskob wrote:
>>
>> > Hello List,
>> >
>> > A very nice couple sent me pictures of what happens to a 1918
>Steinway M
>> > when it meets a Forest Fire.
>> >
>> > http://www.rt66.com/~raskobrg/LAFire.htm is a link to my site if you
>want
>> > to see for yourself. I know of at least two more Steinways that
>suffered a
>> > similar fate to this old beauty. The pictures show all that was found
>of
>> > the piano.
>> >
>> > Richard Raskob RPT
>>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 09:41:43 EDT
>From: Wimblees@AOL.COM
>Subject: a dim view
>
>David:
>
>For some reason you have opted to view me as a "hater of all Aossciates".
>Even though I write the posts, most of what I write I heard from other RPT's
>over the years. These are not necessarily my views alone.
>
>I don't know how long you have been a member of PTG, but I have been one for
>23 years. I have served on the PTG Board as CWRVP for 2 years, I have been a
>delegate or alternate to Council for about 20 of those 23 years. I am a CTE,
>and have gien countless exams. I have served on a number of PTG
committees,
>and taught a countless seminars and conventions. I have also served my
>chapter in every office, and I was the newsletter editor for over 10 years.
>So I have actively been around for a long time.
>
>The views I present are a compilation of what I have learned over the years.
>I agree that there is another point of view, but I believe in what I say.
And
>trust me, I am not alone.
>
>So remember,. when you pick on me, you are pickingon a large number of
>members who feel the same way I do. You might not like it, but that is the
>way it is.
>
>Read Carol's latest post. Most of her ideas I have presented to this list on
>previous occasions. I strongly feel that the current set up is unfair, and
>inequitable. I want the PTG to either drop Assocaites from its rank, or go
>the other way, and give Assocaites full rights and priveledges. But to ge
>those rights and priveledges, non RPT's must prive some level of competence.
>As Cariol suggested, a rebuildere doens't have to show aural tuning skils,
>just as an in home tuner, doesn't ahve to show rebuilding skills. There is
>room in the PTG for both.
>
>What I don't like is the attidue some are taking that ALL Associates be
given
>equal rights just because they pay dues. There has to be accountability. As
>I said in a previousl post, when Associates become more than 50% of the
>membership, the PTG will have lost omne of its' priciples of providing "the
>best possible piano service to the piano community". (ART.1, Sec. B5.)
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 09:45:59 EDT
>From: Wimblees@AOL.COM
>Subject: A dim view, rewrite
>
>List
>
>I am sorry for the post to David on "A Dim View" That was supposed to go the
>PTG-L list. Also, excuse the spelling mistakes. I accidentally pushed the
>"send" button, instead of the spell check button.
>
>And I forgot to sign the post.
>
>Willem Blees
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:01:20 EDT
>From: JIMRPT@AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: Re: pianotech-digest V2000 #477
>
>In a message dated 5/25/2000 9:56:31 AM, San French wrote:
>
><<I strongly suggest getting in touch with Bill Spurlock and Fern
>
>Henry...two of the most successful husband/wife tech teams around>>
>
>San;
> Wording glitche here? Or have Bill and Fern gotten into bigamy? :-)
>Jim Bryant (FL)
>
Jim~ Thanks. The language Is going to pot...you're right :-) ! Anywayz~
I'm hoping the message got across. By the way, it's glitch not glitche.
::-().
San French (NM)
PS~ They have always been a bit kinky though.
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:10:23 EDT
>From: Pianofxrguy@AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: Los Alamos Fires
>
>In a message dated 05/24/2000 11:55:52 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
>raskobrg@Rt66.com writes:
>
><< what happens to a 1918 Steinway M
> when it meets a Forest Fire. >>
>
>Very sobering pictures. Worked on a piano pulled out of a muddy field
after a
>tornado once, no big deal. But, fire is a pretty scary thing. - insert
>reflections on the fleeting nature of material possessions-
>
>John S.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 09:26:28 -0500
>From: "Ray T. Bentley" <Ray@Bentley.net>
>Subject: Re: Los Alamos Fires
>
>Richard,
>
>Keep those pictures as evidence for your client. The U. S. Government
>should replace the piano for them.
>
>I worked with an insurance company after the flood of '93 in our area to get
>a piano replaced for a small country church. They had a picture of the
>piano sitting in flood waters up to the keyboard. We were able to get them
>a better quality piano than the one they lost with the insurance proceeds.
>
>Ray T. Bentley, RPT
>Alton, IL (On the Mississippi north of St. Louis)
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 11:04:01 -0400 (EDT)
>From: Wallace Scherer <p003520b@pb.seflin.org>
>Subject: Re: Need a Tuner/Technician in Northern Virginia
>
>Hi Mark,
>
>You're in luck! It just so happens that the national convention of piano
>technicians will be in your area in July, so surely one of them will be
>willing to get your old bird cage tuned up! Be sure to ask them if they
>have had experience with these. If they have, they should use the Papps mute.
>
>Wally Scherer
>formerly of Tidewater
>
>
>Send e-mail to: WallyTS@iname.com or
>p003520b@pb.seflin.org
>Web page: <http://www.geocities.com/vienna/2411>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 11:40:41 -0400
>From: "Phil Bondi" <tito@PhilBondi.com>
>Subject: RE: Re: Midnight Puzzler/Foul Committee
>
>> Dear Sir;
>> As we take all claims of "foul" seriously the foul committee has reviewed
>> your claim.
>
>Who exactly was on this 'committee'? - A committee consists of a 'group' of
>people...my smeller tells me that the good ole boY network is firmly in
place and
>acting accordingly.
>
>
>> "Dear Sir;
>> You have two further chances of your request for prize award, slim and
fat."
>>
>..further evidence of the above statement!
>
>YankeeRook
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 09:40:27 -0600
>From: "Jonathan Adams" <jmadams@telusplanet.net>
>Subject: Re: Husband & Wife teams
>
>> >One technician does not need the permission of another to start up in
>this
>> >business. An existing technician does not own the market in a given
>area.
>> >Newcomers are free to compete for their market share. Why wouldn't this
>> >same reasoning apply to Ra Byn and Tara?
>>
>> Because Tara, bless her heart, is not arriving independently with her own
>> independently developed skills. She is there because Robin opened up his
>> business to her, providing her with the training and tools for this very
>> rare skill.
>
>Tara hasn't even begun to develope skills yet, she is considering learning
>the trade. If Tara were presented with a noncompete clause and refused to
>sign, there would be little anyone could do to prevent her from learning to
>be a technician anyway. She could pursue it like any other newcomer to the
>trade; join the PTG, attend meetings, buy the source manuals and PACE
>lessons, acquire her own tools, attend seminars and conventions, and
>eventually build her own clientele. The knowledge is there for the taking,
>it is not a rare thing at all.
>
>Stacy Adams
>PTG Associate
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 12:02:47 EDT
>From: Kdivad@AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: a dim view
>
>In a message dated 05/25/2000 9:22:23 AM Central Daylight Time,
>Wimblees@AOL.COM writes:
>Wim, I am posting this reply to the list because it is already out and I
feel
>my views should be aired publicly.
>> David:
>>
>> For some reason you have opted to view me as a "hater of all Aossciates".
>> Even though I write the posts, most of what I write I heard from other
>RPT's
>> over the years. These are not necessarily my views alone.
>
>I do not view you as a hater of all Associates- just as an elitist, if you
>are not an elitist then tell me why, I will listen. I will also say that my
>views are not mine alone.
>>
>
>> I don't know how long you have been a member of PTG, but I have been one
>for
>> 23 years. I have served on the PTG Board as CWRVP for 2 years, I have
been
>a
>> delegate or alternate to Council for about 20 of those 23 years. I am a
>CTE,
>> and have gien countless exams. I have served on a number of PTG
>committees,
>> and taught a countless seminars and conventions. I have also served my
>> chapter in every office, and I was the newsletter editor for over 10
>years.
>> So I have actively been around for a long time.
>
>I have been a member for about 3 years and while I do admire your
>accomplishments and titles, I have not been sitting on my hands, I
>participate on commitees, am program coordinator, and teach technicals. I
>will be teaching a mini at Arlington. While this does not compare to your
>accomplishments over 23 years I am proud of what I have done and will do
much
>more in the future and as a RPT.
>
>>
>> The views I present are a compilation of what I have learned over the
>years.
>> I agree that there is another point of view, but I believe in what I say.
>And
>> trust me, I am not alone.
> So remember,. when you pick on me, you are pickingon a large number of
>> members who feel the same way I do. You might not like it, but that is
the
>> way it is
>
>I trust that you believe in what you say, so do I, and by the way I will say
>it again I am not alone either. To say that I am picking on you is absurd
>when what I am doing is disagreeing with your views. Am I not allowed my
>views? If other "RPT's feel like I am picking on them let them tell me
>themselves. I am quite willing to listen.
>
>
> Read Carol's latest post. Most of her ideas I have presented to this list
> on previous occasions. I strongly feel that the current set up is unfair,
>and
>> inequitable. I want the PTG to either drop Assocaites from its rank, or
go
>> the other way, and give Assocaites full rights and priveledges. But to ge
>> those rights and priveledges, non RPT's must prive some level of
>competence.
>> As Cariol suggested, a rebuildere doens't have to show aural tuning
skils,
>> just as an in home tuner, doesn't ahve to show rebuilding skills. There
is
>> room in the PTG for both.
>
>Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think you can just drop us, I am sure someone
>will point out if I'm wrong. I believe RPT's do deserve the extra rights
>they have and Associates have to earn those rights by passing the test, I do
>not want something for nothing. I believe there should be a seperate
>classification for rebuilders as that is what I do and I will never tune
>pianos for a living, but I am still willing to take the test as it will make
>me a better technician. If there is still room for both classifications
then
>we will have to eliminate this animosity and work together for the good of
>the Guild which is ultimately for our own good.
>
>>
>> What I don't like is the attidue some are taking that ALL Associates be
>> given equal rights just because they pay dues. There has to be
>accountability. As
>> I said in a previousl post, when Associates become more than 50% of the
>> membership, the PTG will have lost omne of its' priciples of providing
>"the
>> best possible piano service to the piano community". (ART.1, Sec. B5.)
>
> As I stated above I don't think giving Assosiates all rights is good for
the
>PTG. There should be status in being a RPT, status based on ability, not
>status for status sake.
>How can the level of Associates going over 50% cost the PTG some of its
>principles? Isn't providing the education to raise the skills of anyone
>providing the best possible service to the piano community?
>
>David Koelzer
>Associate Member
>DFW
>>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 16:57:57 +0100
>From: Kristinn Leifsson <istuner@islandia.is>
>Subject: Re: last minute job
>
>Monsieur Terry,
>
>
>Don´t you use a bungee-cord to "tie" the stickers?
>I hate it when you have to change a string in an old piano and the bridge
>pins for that string just happen to be right behind the keybed so you can´t
>reach anything anyway, and the living room doesn´t seem to have any lights
>and when it´s in january you don´t even have daylight = long darn time for
>a simple thing = makes you feel very amateur
>
>Kristinn Leifsson,
>Too warm for a leather jacket, Reykjavík, Iceland
>
>
>
>At 20:02 24.5.2000 PDT, you wrote:
>>One of the things I like best about being a floor tuner, are the last
minute
>>jobs I am asked to perform, like today. (IF you haven't gathered, I'm being
>>sarcastic, ha ha.) I was asked to, "make it sound great, it's going out
>>tomorrow". The "it" the manager was referring to was a pretty old
"Strauss &
>>Sons" Spinet. It was grossly out of tune, plate bolts were so loose they
>>were barely holding the plate on, the right front leg was just as loose.
>>Sticking keys galore, tinny, harsh sound in tenor & treble, and as "tubby"
>>as it gets in the bass. sound like a challenge? Oh, did I mention a broken
>>string at B6? This was my biggest problem, because I was not looking
forward
>>to disconnecting and tying up ALL the stickers in order to remove the
>>action, so I made the decision to replace the broken string with the action
>>IN! Thanks goodness for my Forceps, which I used to hold the wire on the
>>hitch pin. Thanks to my thin hands, I was able to carefully guide the wire
>>behind the action, and through the bridge pins, up through the pressure bar
>>and so on. It was NOT fun, but was do-able. Total time for entire job: 1
>>hour, 45 min.
>>
>>Terry Peterson
>>Los Angeles, CA
>>Associate Member, PTG
>>
>>________________________________________________________________________
>>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 11:16:12 -0600
>From: Roger Jolly <baldyam@sk.sympatico.ca>
>Subject: RE: Re: Foul Committee
>
>Hey Phil,
> You must be a rookie, every one knows it's Jim and Ron.
>If only we all, were able to develop their satirical ability, we would
>stand a chance of sitting on this very prestigious panel. But alas we have
>to just sit on the side lines, and abide by their edicts.
>Poor John, never had a snow balls chance in Florida with his appeal, he
>should know better.
>But we can get our licks in Arlington, when Jim holds council in the bar.
>Jack Daniel's Ky. chapter may slow him down, but I doubt it.
>
>
>At 11:40 AM 25/05/00 -0400, you wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Sir;
>>> As we take all claims of "foul" seriously the foul committee has reviewed
>>> your claim.
>>
>>Who exactly was on this 'committee'? - A committee consists of a 'group' of
>>people...my smeller tells me that the good ole boY network is firmly in
>place and
>>acting accordingly.
>>
>>
>>> "Dear Sir;
>>> You have two further chances of your request for prize award, slim and
>fat."
>>>
>>..further evidence of the above statement!
>>
>>YankeeRook
>>
>Roger Jolly
>Saskatoon, Canada.
>306-665-0213
>Fax 652-0505
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 12:55:12 -0500
>From: Vanderhoofven <dkvander@clandjop.com>
>Subject: Lunchtime Puzzler
>
>I thought Jim's "Midnight Puzzler" was very good! Here is another piano
>puzzler to ponder.
>
>Piano - 1 year old Chickering grand, last tuned several months ago,
>recently moved to new home with high humidity
>
>Problem - loud buzz on only one bass string. The note is in the low tenor,
>2 or 3 notes above the Bass/Tenor break. The right string of the pair had
>a loud buzzing sound.
>
>It took about 20 minutes to find the cause of the buzz, and less than 5
>minutes to correct the problem.
>
>You get a Virtual Star if you correctly identify the problem and solution.
>
>You get another Virtual Star if you identify which 3 tools I used for the
>repair.
>
>Have fun!
>
>David Vanderhoofven
>Registered Piano Technician
>Joplin, MO
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:26:00 EDT
>From: JIMRPT@AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: Lunchtime Puzzler
>
>In a message dated 5/25/2000 2:15:25 PM, David V. wrote:
>
><<The right string of the pair had
>a loud buzzing sound.>>
>
>David;
> Damper wire being hit by string. Probably on the next note down but
possibly
>on the same note as the "Buzz"
>
><<"You get a Virtual Star if you correctly identify the problem and
>solution.">>
>
>Rebend damper wire or move damper guide over to the left.
>
><<"You get another Virtual Star if you identify which 3 tools I used for the
>repair.">>
>1. small screwdriver
>2. wire bender or pliers.
>3. Large screwdriver.
>
>Jim Bryant (FL)
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:33:10 -0400
>From: "Christopher D. Purdy" <purdy@oak.cats.ohiou.edu>
>Subject: Re: Lunchtime Puzzler
>
>>
>>Problem - loud buzz on only one bass string. The note is in the low tenor,
>>2 or 3 notes above the Bass/Tenor break. The right string of the pair had
>>a loud buzzing sound.
>
>The most obvious would be the damper wire too close to the string.
>
>If it was just moved, maybe something is on the bridge at the termination
>point.
>
>High hudidity may have caused the bass bridge to come into contact with the
>string at the notch if it was not notched correctly?
>
>chris
>
>- -Christopher D. Purdy R.P.T. School of Music Ohio University Athens OH
>
>- -purdy@oak.cats.ohiou.edu (740) 593-1656 fax# (740) 593-1429
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 18:57:03 +0100
>From: Kristinn Leifsson <istuner@islandia.is>
>Subject: Re: Lunchtime Puzzler
>
>Hey David,
>
>#1
>loose bridge pin?
>
>tuning hammer to take the string off if you preferred to do so,
>regular sledge hammer for the big thing you put on the bridge pin so you
>wouldn´t destroy it.
>
>#2
>loose wrapping at the end, jumping up and down the string and buzzing,
>spinning like crazy?
>
>said tuning hammer
>something to cut the loose piece of wrapping
>something to press the end together again
>
>
>
>Kristinn Leifsson,
>Reykjavík, Iceland
>
>
>
>
>At 12:55 25.5.2000 -0500, you wrote:
>>I thought Jim's "Midnight Puzzler" was very good! Here is another piano
>>puzzler to ponder.
>>
>>Piano - 1 year old Chickering grand, last tuned several months ago,
>>recently moved to new home with high humidity
>>
>>Problem - loud buzz on only one bass string. The note is in the low tenor,
>>2 or 3 notes above the Bass/Tenor break. The right string of the pair had
>>a loud buzzing sound.
>>
>>It took about 20 minutes to find the cause of the buzz, and less than 5
>>minutes to correct the problem.
>>
>>You get a Virtual Star if you correctly identify the problem and solution.
>>
>>You get another Virtual Star if you identify which 3 tools I used for the
>>repair.
>>
>>Have fun!
>>
>>David Vanderhoofven
>>Registered Piano Technician
>>Joplin, MO
>>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:16:17 -0700
>From: "Patricia Neely" <pneely@thegrid.net>
>Subject: birdcage pianos
>
>List
>
>I'm on the look out for English piano I usually ask if it is English , I
>didnt know that some German pianos were birdcage pianos too ,seeing I
>ussually have to travel much of the time over 50 miles one way and would
>not like to get there and find out its a birdcage, What are some of the ways
>I can be sure if it is? Thank you Patricia Associate Mem.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 16:47:24 -0600
>From: Roger Jolly <baldyam@sk.sympatico.ca>
>Subject: Re: birdcage pianos
>
>Hi Patricia,
> Less than 88 notes, 85 is a good bet in combination with
>candle stick holders, only two pedals will increase the odds. I can't
>recall ever seeing a bird cage action with 3 pedals.
>Any, or all, of the above should raise your suspicions
>Roger
>
>
>
>At 03:16 PM 25/05/00 -0700, you wrote:
>>List
>>
>>I'm on the look out for English piano I usually ask if it is English , I
>>didnt know that some German pianos were birdcage pianos too ,seeing I
>>ussually have to travel much of the time over 50 miles one way and would
>>not like to get there and find out its a birdcage, What are some of the ways
>>I can be sure if it is? Thank you Patricia Associate Mem.
>>
>Roger Jolly
>Saskatoon, Canada.
>306-665-0213
>Fax 652-0505
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 18:53:53 EDT
>From: ROBOTUNER@AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: Need a Tuner/Technician in Northern Virginia
>
> Who comes to a convention to tune a piano,espacially a bird cage?
> If you want someone who will be around to tune it on a regular basis,I
>suggest you contact David T. Pitts RPT in Greenbelt Md. at 301-474-1539.If
he
>won't do it he will know someone who can.
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 23:48:38 +0100
>From: Kristinn Leifsson <istuner@islandia.is>
>Subject: Re: birdcage pianos
>
>Hi,
>
>"Oh, your great grandmother bought it used, did she?"
>"Is it huge?"
>"Does it have paintings on the front?"
>
>"'Scuse me ma'am could ya open it up on the top? Ok, what do you see? Can
>you see a large wooden block above the hammers ("pads" in "laymanspeak").
>Not sure huh, well could you take the front lid a little bit away by
>turning the thingees on the side there ma'am? Now, do you see something
>that resembles the wires on a BIRDCAGE? You do?" -click-
>
>Kristinn Leifsson,
>Reykjavík, Iceland
>
>
>
>At 15:16 25.5.2000 -0700, you wrote:
>>List
>>
>>I'm on the look out for English piano I usually ask if it is English , I
>>didnt know that some German pianos were birdcage pianos too ,seeing I
>>ussually have to travel much of the time over 50 miles one way and would
>>not like to get there and find out its a birdcage, What are some of the ways
>>I can be sure if it is? Thank you Patricia Associate Mem.
>>
>>
>>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 22:02:35 -0400
>From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
>Subject: Aftertouch Question
>
>OK grand regulation techies, here you go! Two related questions about
>checking and aftertouch.
>
>I just did a full regulation on my Boston GP178 (5' 10" grand). I set blow
>dist. @ 1-3/4", let-off as close as possible (about 1/32"), and drop (as
>recommended by Steinway) as short as possible - about 1/16" or maybe a tad
>more - but less than 1/8". I have my checking up nice and high - about 3/8"
>over the treble & up, about 7/16" in tenor, and about 1/2" in bass. Key dip
>is about 0.45".
>
>Out of the piano, all hammers check on even the softest blow (I roughed-up
>the tails a tad). When I put the piano in the instrument, I often get a few
>hammers that will not check on a light blow. And of course, because I have
>the let-off so close and drop so little, the hammer rises up and
>blocks/bobbles on the string when pressing the key through aftertouch.
>
>Question #1: Should ALL hammers ALWAYS go into check, even on a very, very
>LIGHT BLOW?
>
>If answer to Question #1 is yes, then Question #2 is: Why do all hammers
>check out of the piano but not when action is in piano (keep in mind, I am
>talking about very soft blows).
>
>If answer to Question #1 is no, then Question #2 is: If it is normal for
>hammers to occassionally not check on a very soft blow, when let-off and
>drop are real small, is it really feasable to make aftertouch the necessary
>10 thousandths of an inch (or there abouts - perhaps even less). Because if
>aftertouch is any greater, the hammer will simply rise up into the string
>and mute it in a very nasty manner. I like alot of aftertouch - generally in
>the ballpark of 50 thousandths or so. I can't do that unless I am sure that
>all hammers will check every time a key is struck - even when struck VERY
>LIGHTLY.
>
>Any good input for me?
>
>Terry Farrell
>Piano Tuning & Service
>Tampa, Florida
>mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
>
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>Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 23:00:10 -0400
>From: staytuned@idirect.com (John Lillico, RPT)
>Subject: Re: Re: Midnight Puzzler
>
>The DeFacto Chair, Jim Bryant (FL) said in part (and this is the part I
respond to,)
>
>>Dear Sir;
>> As we take all claims of "foul" seriously the foul committee has reviewed
>>your claim. Upon diligent and due deliberation the following facts are
>>transparently clear.
>>
>> 1. No one said that you were wrong... the terminology used was "not
correct".
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>>Note the foul committee had no little difficulty deciphering the following:
>><<"Regardless of and in which ever way, this_was a "fallboard misalignment.
>>Worm or missing rubber doo-hickeys are every bit as important as misplaced
>>hinges.">>
>>2."Alingment" will not be addressed, see response line #1.
>>2.a. The Committee is frightfully unknowledgable on the matter of "rubber
>>doo-hickeys for Worms" further explanation is requested. As for "missing
>>rubber Worm doo-hickeys...it is the committees firm resolution that one
>>should be careful of what one does with ones' Worms' doo-hickey with or
>>without the rubber portion.
>
>It looks like this was a case for a "worm". I know now that "alingment"
should have been alignment and "worm" was supposed to be worn. But at that
time of night, I was misaligned on swamp joose with a somewhat worn
doo-hickey....... untimely fingering. Y'all have been critical of my
Canadian spelling before but not my misbehavin' fingers.
>
>You say these rubber buttons had deteriorated to the point of flattening
out and allowed the fallboard to set back/down farther toward the key
buttons thus allowing said buttons to wedge.
>
>How come keys stuck occasionally only in the treble, I ask? NAH, I don't
think so! James, I think you'd better go back and check that stretcher.
You'll find that some Hulk Hogan piano mover dislodged it and you disturbed
it as you tuned.... sometime sticking, sometime not.
>
>As for claims of fowl..... oops, sorry !! That could get us back into the
resin/rosin thing. SORRY, TURKEY !!
>
>John (flying high) Lillico, RPT,
>Oakville, Ontario
>
>"Feathered but not tarred"
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