How was the convention?

[Phil Ryan]

If the convention was small, it was not noticeable to me.  All of the
classes I attended (which were great) were well attended (25+).  One tip I
got from Lowell Wakker's Stability class was to use a pick (Old ivory head,
or guitar pick) and pluck the strings with it in one hand and turn the pin
with the other hand  for trichords in a pitch-raise.  Saves time as you
don't have to mute the strings and can be done in 10-15 minutes.    The
concerts and receptions were jammed.  Why not? they were exceptional!  Was
that you in the lobby, Terry, oogling the girls in their evening gowns?
Food in the lobby cafe left a lot to be desired and the nearest restaurant
was a fur walk.  The exhibit area was small as far as I remember, but what
it lacked in exhibitors, it made up with some awesome display of pianos
especially some remodeled turn-of-the-century lavish S&Ss.  All in all, I
thought it was a great experience.  Now I've got to get to work to pay for
it before the credit card bills come in.

Phil Ryan
Miami Beach

----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: How was the convention?


> I heard about 450 attended - I guess small compared to other years. I
learned absolutely TONS of stuff. I think there is a very good likelihood
that my 40-minute pitch raises will be a thing of the past, and I will get
my average tuning time of about 75 minutes down quite a bit - all that will
really help make my service calls more manageable and profitable. Del's
technical class was, of course, excellent. I went to a similar presentation
of his in Arlington and absolutely everything breezed right over my head -
this time, a few very key concepts actually clicked for me. Hotel? I guess I
don't get into the politics of these things, but it was a Hyatt - what can I
say....... although the Miss Teen America pageant at the hotel made for a
more interesting lobby experience! My room was there :-), bed had sheets
:-), hotel was cold :-) and food was expensive :-(. How hot was it? Let's
just say that when I got home to Tampa at 8 pm, it was 91 degrees. Del may
have another take on !
> that, he mentioned that when he left home in Washington, it was 45
degrees!
>
> Excellent technical and social experience.
>
> Terry Farrell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cy Shuster" <charter1400@charter.net>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 11:05 AM
> Subject: How was the convention?
>
>
> I'd love to hear some convention feedback.  How was the turnout, both of
members and exhibitors?  Did the hotel treat us right this time?  How hot
was it?  (for you Johnny Carson fans... ;-)
>
> --Cy Shuster--
> Rochester, MN
>
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