Hi Clyde, I'm not 100% sure, but the piano to which you refer... > I service a 6-year-old Steinway 1098 that is > signed by Henry Steinway. ... might very well be one that was signed by Henry during the grand opening of <the major store in your (and my former) area>. Certainly a big event locally. I do remember meeting Henry and watching him sign a fair number of those pianos. I even have a picture of the two of us in front of the concert grand. Actually, I would have enjoyed talking with him a bit more. The extent of our conversation went something like this... Me: "Do you have any hobbies?" Henry: "I like to collect old Steinway memorabilia." Me: "Oh, for some reason, I thought maybe you might like to hunt or fish." Henry: (with a bit more enthusiasm) "We do have a place in Vermont with some fruit trees, and I like to take care of them and prune them --- Interrupted by store owner: "Mr. Steinway, we'd like you to meet..." Just when it was getting interesting, that's where it ended. I just had an interest in getting to know the real man, not the marketing image. Perhaps our paths may cross again.? Added value? I doubt it. But it's certainly noteworthy and perhaps fun to talk about. Hope you are well, Clyde. (I miss Pennsylvania.) Take care, Brian ===== Brian Trout Grand Restorations 3090 Gause Blvd., #202 Slidell, LA 70461 985-649-2700 GrandRestorations@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
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