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<div><SPAN contentEditable=false style="DISPLAY: inline-block"></SPAN>Every once in awhile, we have a day when all of the pianos are quality instruments, the customers are incredibly nice, there are no snafus to throw off a really busy schedule, and driving is minimal. </div>
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<div>Yesterday was one of those lucky days for me. I had 5 jobs, not a one of them more than 5 miles from my home: A Steinway L, Boston up 118, Seiler 186 (brand new), Kawai RX 2 grand, and Kawai K50 upright. All of the pianos needed a partial pitch raise, except for the Boston--I last tuned it about 5 years ago--which was right at pitch. </div>
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<div>It was a 10 1/2 hour day, but it was far easier than a day with one decaying old upright or elbow-breaking Winter spinet. </div>
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<div>For those of us who might be struggling to get their business off the ground, hang in there. The rewards can be well worth it.</div>
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<div>I am so grateful not to be chained to a cubicle!</div>
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<div style="CLEAR: both">Dave Stahl<br>
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