Hi Michelle, I've had the same trouble with e-mail. I have a feeling that at the convention I'm going to spend more time shaking hands with people to ask forgiveness than getting my work done, learning the trade. Are you going to convention? Marshall ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michelle Smith" <michelle at cdaustin.com> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 9:25 AM Subject: Re: Tuning from scratch > Mr. Grebe- > > Sorry if I offended. That wasn't my intention. I was just making > reference to the increasing importance of ETDs and "heaven forbid" any > tuner should have to work without one. (Sarcasm.) > > E-mail is so unreliable in the area of emotions. If you met me in > person, you would know that I would never say anything to intentionally > offend someone. > > Have a great day! > > Michelle > > > > On Mar 27, 2006, at 7:55 AM, Pianoman wrote: > >> What do you mean "Heaven Forbid" about electronic tuners. >> That is offensive. >> James >> James Grebe Piano Tuning & Repair Member of M.P.T. >> R.P.T. of the P.T.G. for over 30 years. "Member of the Year" in 1989 >> Creator of Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups, Piano Benches, Writing >> Instruments >> (314) 845-8282 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 >> BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! >> pianoman at accessus.net >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michelle Smith" >> <michelle at cdaustin.com> >> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> >> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 2:02 PM >> Subject: Tuning from scratch >> >> >>> Hi all. Quick question from a new tuning student. If you come >>> across a piano that is totally out of whack (or a piano that you've >>> restrung), and you don't have an electronic tuner (heaven forbid!), >>> what's the quickest way to get the strings on pitch? Being a music >>> teacher, I can figure it out but it takes a really long time. Any >>> tricks of the trade? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Michelle Smith >>> Student Tuner >>> Bastrop, Texas >> >> >> >> >
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