<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" = http-equiv=Content-Type> <META content="MSHTML 5.00.2614.3500" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I know this is going out as many of you = are heading to DC.  Wish I were going.  I've never been to a = national.  You don't know how bad I want to be there -- especially this year.  I = have begun my first grand rebuilding project and would benefit greatly from = your collective knowledge.  In addition, I enjoy a good = party!</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The intent is that this piano will = eventually be in our home.  (We'll have to build a home around it.)  Any day = now the case and bench will be back from the refinisher.  The project will = be stretched out over time as funds, time, and space allow for each step.  I'm sure you will hear from me again.  :o)</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am considering purchasing a cover to = protect the piano, as it will be placed in tight quarters here at home.  I have = saved all the information on cover sources discussed recently on this = list.  We want one that will look nice inside a home, though when the = piano is done I certainly do not anticipate keeping such a beautiful instrument hidden.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All this to ask -- will a cover = mark or otherwise harm the new lacquer finish?  Is there a waiting time = before I can use a cover without harm to the finish?  Is this a stupid question?  Your comments or advice?  Duh?</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Enjoy DC.  Wish I were = going!</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Doug Garman</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Granbury, TX</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>