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In a message dated 6/6/04 3:40:15 AM, acaught@bigpond.net.au writes:<BR>
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00000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2">The use of PTG as a=
non de plume appears as an insult to those that also respect what it st=
ands for so to</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSS=
ERIF" SIZE="2"><A HREF="mailto:Pianotunaguy@aol.com"> Pianotunaguy@aol.c=
om</A></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SI=
ZE="2"> why not use a different name just out of respect for your peers.<B=
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I never intended any disrespect. The PTG (Piano Technician's Guild, t=
hat is...) has been a positive influence on my career, life, etc. I c=
ame up with the name first, and then realized the initials spelled PTG! =
; Just seemed like a happy coincidence. I like the irreverence of th=
e name; it bespeaks an informality which is who I really am: just a<BR>
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Piano Tuna Guy <BR>
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