I have received many compliments when I put on my shoe covers...like doctors/nurses wear. That way I can still wear my shoes(with orthotics) and still keep the floor clean. Brian P. Doepke AAA Piano Works, Inc. Piano Tuning-Repair-Purchase Consults 260-432-2043 260-417-1298 www.aaapianoworks.com -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of John Ross Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 9:34 AM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: footwear Those of us who have orthodic insoles, for medical reasons, need to wear them, or suffer the consequences of sore feet. In the winter, I wear zip up overboots, that I remove at the entranceway. In the summer, I just wear my shoes. John M. Ross Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pianoman" <pianoman at accessus.net> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 9:07 AM Subject: Re: footwear > The problem I have with shoeless tuning is that it is dangerous (slippery) > and difficult to use the pedals and also psychologically puts me in a > state of partial undress. > James > James Grebe Piano Tuning & Repair Member of Master Piano Technicians. > Registered Piano Technician of the Piano Technicians Guild for over 30 > years. "Member of the Year" in 1989 > Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups, Piano Benches, Writing > Instruments,Table Timepieces > (314) 608-4137 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 > Researcher of St. Louis Theatre History > BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! > pianoman at accessus.net > Jimpianowood at yahoo.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joel A. Jones" <jajones2 at wisc.edu> > To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> > Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 5:16 PM > Subject: Re: footwear > > >> Elwood, >> >> That doesn't make any difference in my book. With >> snow, rain or just plain old dust on the shoes I don't >> want to cause any discomfort to the customer. Even >> if I am told it is OK to leave them on I leave the >> shoes at the door. >> >> The piano is often in the best decorated area of the >> house. I treat it like it is the best area regardless. >> >> Unless, working in a public place like at University >> I agree with your choice to wear shoes. I retired >> from a University so now I do shoeless work. >> >> IMHP >> >> Joel >> Joel Jones, RPT >> Madison, WI >> >> On Jan 18, 2007, at 4:49 PM, Elwood Doss wrote: >> >>> I wear shoes...unless the customers are oriental. >>> Joy! >>> Elwood >>> >>> Elwood Doss, Jr., M.M.E., RPT >>> Piano Technician/Technical Director >>> Department of Music >>> 145 Fine Arts Building >>> The University of Tennessee at Martin >>> Martin, TN 38238 >>> 731/881-1852 >>> FAX: 731/881-7415 >>> HOME: 731/587-5700 >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Greg Newell [mailto:gnewell at ameritech.net] >>> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 11:31 PM >>> To: Pianotech at ptg.org; MPT >>> Subject: footwear >>> >>> Previously the subject has come up of removing shoes at the customers >>> door out of respect and cleanliness. I always do this having made it >>> a habit over these many years. Living in the northeast this is a bit >>> of a problem in the winter months. I'm wondering what some of you do >>> to prevent your feet turning into blocks of ice from the 1 to 1 1\2 >>> hour contact with their bare floors. I'm hoping to find something >>> that will roll up and tuck away in my laptop bag. I've thought of >>> moccasins and or even ballet slippers but i'd rather find something >>> somewhat between those two. The Ballet slipper is not quite enough >>> although it does roll/fold up quite nicely. The moccasin is warm >>> enough but it won't tuck away that nicely. Any ideas? Thanks in >>> advance for your responses. >>> >>> All the best, >>> Greg Newell >>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
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