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<DIV><FONT size=2>I was just looking over this month's
Journal. It has a most interesting picture on the cover =
and I
was considering what hidden meanings might be there. Here are a =
few that I
came up with...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>1. There are two tuning forks. They are =
made of
crust indicating that they have inaccurate pitch.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>2. The forks cross each other which would =
suggest a
historic temperament.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>3. There is flaky crust all around the
pie meaning that it is an older piano, probably somewhat
dirty.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>4. The squiggly lines indicate that the piano =
has
multiple false beats.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>5. It is a chocolate pie representing a =
dark
mahogany finish.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>6. There are multiple cracks which would =
suggest a
cracked sound board, possibly a loose pin block.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>7. It is in a glass dish meaning that it
has real ivory keys.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>8. The pie is round so the action is in =
reasonable
regulation.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>9. Because the pie was baked the piano =
was formerly
owned by a hot jazz pianist.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>10. There is an elaborate table cloth which =
would
indicate a decorative art case.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>11. There is one orange pumpkin gourd which =
would
suggest a padded stool instead of a bench. The stem however =
could be
interpreted as an </FONT><FONT size=2>adjustable artist =
bench.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>12. There are two other gourds in a shadow =
which
represent the audience. One is green which would mean =
that either the
quality of the playing or the music itself is discontenting to some =
listeners.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>13. The other remaining gourd is in three =
different
colors meaning that at least two thirds of the audience is enjoying =
the
performance to varying degrees.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>14. This last gourd also has an extra long =
curly stem
which would suggest that the audience members feel some sort of personal =
connection with the pianist, thus explaining why they have a higher =
appreciation
for the music.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>15. There are no plates, forks, or serving
utensils. Apparently a number of expected guests could not make =
the
performance.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>16. The entire photograph is printed on =
glossy
paper. This means it is a low-end piano with a high-gloss
finish.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>17. It is on the Journal cover indicating that =
some unfortunate technician had to contend with this piano earlier =
in the
day.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>18. Since it is the November issue it is fair =
to assume
that it is a holiday recital.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Okay there you have it. The hidden meaning =
behind this
month's PTG Journal cover. Did I miss anything?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></DIV>
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