[pianotech] Question of Protocol; was: but will it split

[Shawn Brock]

Ed,

thanks for the kind words.  What else can I say?  I do value you and everyone on list and in the PTG, for that matter any person who has taken up the task of working on these crazy wonderful things that puts food on our tables.  It just gets a little old once and a while.  Its simply easier to delete messages than to ridicule a person.  I guess if one has time to insult and belittle folks on an email list perhaps we should keep him or her in our thoughts and prayers instead of getting upset about it. 

Best,
Shawn Brock, RPT
513-316-0563
www.shawnbrock.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ed Sutton 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 12:58 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Question of Protocol; was: but will it split


  Shawn-

  Peace, Brother!
  Some guys got into a tift about damper regulation! Dig it, damper regulation! They're passionate about damper trays. Where else are you gonna find people so excited about dampers?
  They're really nice people, and they'll be there for you when you need help.
  Take a break, and avoid what feels bad.
  Stay with us.

  Best wishes,
  Ed Sutton

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Shawn Brock 
    To: pianotech at ptg.org 
    Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 12:04 PM
    Subject: Re: [pianotech] Question of Protocol; was: but will it split


    List,

    I have not followed this thread so I don't have an opinion on who is right or wrong.  From what posts I have taken the time to read though the same old
    point is driven home once again.  Some piano technicians think they are god, and no one else could work the miracles that they do and everyone other than
    them is just s**t.  A colleague in the Cincinnati chapter once pointed this out to me.  I was vary arguable for a time thinking the technician just had
    a chip on his shoulder.  The longer I'm around a large number of technicians though the more I think the colleague was correct in his thinking.  At one
    time I would do anything to be a part of this list and all PTG chapter meetings and conventions.  My mind has changed though...  Its not worth it!  Its not
    worth putting up with people who have such a bad attitude.  I just go to my appointments, do my shop work and try to keep my mouth shut.  Musicians are legendary for having large egos and most of my life I worked in that competitive throat cutting environment.  I have to tell you though piano technicians are just as egotistical, perhaps more so than the musicians they/we serve.  That is a true shame!  We work on perhaps the most primitive junk piles in the musical world but yet some of us think we are just the gods all pianists have been waiting fore.  Don't misunderstand me, I am not talking about any certain person, its just that this thread brought these ramblings to the front of my mind.  So, I guess that's all I have to say now.  I'm out to voice and tune an S&S B.  

    Shawn Brock, RPT
    513-316-0563
    www.shawnbrock.com
    ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: PAULREVENKOJONES at aol.com 
      To: pianotech at ptg.org 
      Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 11:38 AM
      Subject: Re: [pianotech] Question of Protocol; was: but will it split




      In a message dated 12/27/2008 8:58:09 A.M. Central Standard Time, davidskolnik at optonline.net writes:
        That's all.   Now I'll go see what kinds of discounts I can find on lathes.  Any suggestions?
      as the world turns, David! Cheers...:-)

      P

         





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