Home Alone

[David Ilvedson, RPT]

I've never had problems with keys left etc. except for an alarm I set
incorrectly.

David I.



-----Original Message-----
From: Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 3:53 PM
Subject: Home Alone


>Sometimes when tuning in a private home, the owner says - "Gee, I gotta go
>out and ......  Do you mind locking the door on your way out?" Or sometimes
>a long-time client says that they can't be home, but they will leave the
key
>under the door. "Just let yourself in dear, the check will be on the
piano".
>
>But how about the guy that calls you - you've never heard of, met, seen
this
>guy in your life - tells you he wants the piano tuned as a present for his
>wife, he can't be home, but the key is in the barbie on the back porch
>(check will be left with key).
>
>Has anyone ever had a bad experience with any of these scenarios? The last
>one I did today - first time. I did not feel entirely comfortable with the
>circumstances. Seemed OK though in the end.
>
>Terry Farrell
>Piano Tuning & Service
>Tampa, Florida
>mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
>
>