Booties for Pedals

[David Nereson]

Byeway222@aol.com wrote:

> The ladies who like to keep 'Booties' on new piano pedals are often 
> the people who refer to their pianos as 'She' in my experience.  (We 
> are in UK here, bye the way, and my patience can wear quite thin!)
> However, I have just come across a real first for me.  In the foyer of 
> our new Opera House in Cardiff there is a Steinway 'B'  with its legs 
> covered in beautifully tailored black 'leatherette' leggings held 
> immaculately in place with 'Velcro'.  How's that for safety, fashion 
> and sexiness!
>  
> Ric

Next, I suppose someone will want fishnets or patterned tights on their 
piano legs, maybe a shiny black vinyl protective keybed "bra," and some 
decorative chrome chains around the rim, a cat-o'-nine-tails hanging 
from the lid prop -- the ultimate Goth/industrial piano -- or does Nick 
Cave already have one?
    --D.N.