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<DIV>The ladies who like to keep 'Booties' on new piano pedals are ofte=
n
the people who refer to their pianos as 'She' in my experience. (We ar=
e in
UK here, bye the way, and my patience can wear quite thin!)</DIV>
<DIV>However, I have just come across a real first for me. In the foye=
r of
our new Opera House in Cardiff there is a Steinway 'B' with its l=
egs
covered in beautifully tailored black 'leatherette' leggings held
immaculately in place with 'Velcro'. How's that for safety, fashion an=
d
sexiness!</DIV>
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<DIV>Ric</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>