---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Dave, Wim, et al, In regard to the flow of wisdom that being in the PTG and being on this list offer: I had the good fortune of meeting Fred Drasche today after I serviced the piano at his retirement complex. Although at 96 years old, frail and lonely - especially now in the absence of his closest companion, Mimi, he was grateful for the company, and offered a few "pearls" to me in the brief time I was there. With his many decades of service, teaching, etc., he told me to remember to "never stop learning about the piano". He related how that he always learned the most when he had the opportunity to teach, at seminars, institutes, and conferences. He said to come back sometime if he can be of any help with anything, even though he doesn't actively work on pianos anymore. Reminded me also of another venerable technician I sat beside for one of Ernie Juhn's classes: I asked him half-jokingly why at 75 years old and 50 years in the business he wasn't teaching the class, and he responded: "Well, there's so much to learn..." I guess that's a good way to go through life too. How humbling to hear these "giants" regard their life's work, and still willing to give back. In awe, Chuck P.S. Mr. Drasche's home is reverently appointed with many signs of his career achievements, not the least of which is the Golden Hammer on the coffee table. But these are only outward recognition of the lasting effects he has left on the trade. Chuck Christus, RPT Flagler Beach, FL Palm Beach Chapter PTG ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/86/08/6f/86/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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