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       I want to express my appreciation to all of you who are willing to share your wisdom, knowledge and experience with the those of us who wish to listen. As you can tell from my picture, I've been doing this a long time and remember before I became a PTG member that most piano tuners were extremely secretive about their trade.  As a 73 year old tuner still learning, I just wanted to say , thank you. 

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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
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Thomas thank you for your appreciative statement. I too learn much from my fellow technicians. Sharing knowledge is what makes us all richer. Appreciating that sharing is what keeps it going.
Ed

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Edward McMorrow
Edmonds WA
425-299-3431
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2017 18:45
From: Thomas Black
Subject: Thank you for sharing

       I want to express my appreciation to all of you who are willing to share your wisdom, knowledge and experience with the those of us who wish to listen. As you can tell from my picture, I've been doing this a long time and remember before I became a PTG member that most piano tuners were extremely secretive about their trade.  As a 73 year old tuner still learning, I just wanted to say , thank you. 

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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
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Tommy

Your sentiments are what keeps me involved with the PTG. Sharing knowledge is the backbone of our organization. With each of teaching each other, we all become better at our trade. I appreciate your contributions, too, my friend. I remember how excited you were when you passed your RPT exams. Or, as you put it, you became a "real pretty tuner".  lol

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Willem "Wim" Blees, RPT
Mililani, HI 96789
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2017 18:45
From: Thomas Black
Subject: Thank you for sharing

       I want to express my appreciation to all of you who are willing to share your wisdom, knowledge and experience with the those of us who wish to listen. As you can tell from my picture, I've been doing this a long time and remember before I became a PTG member that most piano tuners were extremely secretive about their trade.  As a 73 year old tuner still learning, I just wanted to say , thank you. 

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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
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When I joined in my 20's I thought it great that old men in their 50's were still excited about learning. 🤓

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Larry Messerly, RPT
Bringing Harmony to Homes
www.lacrossepianotuning.com
ljmesserly@gmail.com
928-899-7292
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2017 19:33
From: Willem Blees
Subject: Thank you for sharing

Tommy

Your sentiments are what keeps me involved with the PTG. Sharing knowledge is the backbone of our organization. With each of teaching each other, we all become better at our trade. I appreciate your contributions, too, my friend. I remember how excited you were when you passed your RPT exams. Or, as you put it, you became a "real pretty tuner".  lol

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Willem "Wim" Blees, RPT
Mililani, HI 96789
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2017 18:45
From: Thomas Black
Subject: Thank you for sharing

       I want to express my appreciation to all of you who are willing to share your wisdom, knowledge and experience with the those of us who wish to listen. As you can tell from my picture, I've been doing this a long time and remember before I became a PTG member that most piano tuners were extremely secretive about their trade.  As a 73 year old tuner still learning, I just wanted to say , thank you. 

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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
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My wife gave me an article about the internet and emotional health. The internet keeps us well informed, especially about the troubling things that happen in the world, causing many people to be in chronic despair.
The article said that people who participate in online groups that seek solutions to problems are not dragged down so much by on line bad news!
So there you have it!
We are almost always actively, happily solving problems, and watching our colleagues solve problems on the list!
Thanks to all for helping me stay happy and hopeful!
Pianowork is wonderful work.
Thanks again!

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Ed Sutton
ed440@me.com
(980) 254-7413
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2017 18:45
From: Thomas Black
Subject: Thank you for sharing

       I want to express my appreciation to all of you who are willing to share your wisdom, knowledge and experience with the those of us who wish to listen. As you can tell from my picture, I've been doing this a long time and remember before I became a PTG member that most piano tuners were extremely secretive about their trade.  As a 73 year old tuner still learning, I just wanted to say , thank you. 

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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
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Well said, Thomas.

Ditto,
John Parham


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       I want to express my appreciation to all of you who are willing to share your wisdom, knowledge and experience with the those of us who wish to listen. As you can tell from my picture, I've been doing this a long time and remember before I became a PTG member that most piano tuners were extremely secretive about their trade.  As a 73 year old tuner still learning, I just wanted to say , thank you. 

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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
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I need to throw in my 2 euro's worth. Preparing to transition from a lifetime career in Aerospace to piano work, I began learning the trade while living overseas. The country I was living in had a technicians convention which I sent in my money and registration. It was returned to me saying they did not care to have hobbyists attending. Fortunately, I had a member of their group vouch for me and was able to attend. Can you imagine the PTG doing that?  Certainly not, but that is just the thinking in some areas of the world still today!

I purchased an old piano to learn on and contacted a local technician asking for his help on a particular problem and would be happy to pay for his time. He had no interest in doing that. The general attitude I got from most of the technicians there was you are nobody unless you went to a formal multi-year school followed by many years as an apprentice.

Returning to the States, I am so fortunate to live where I do as most every technician and shop owner have been exceedingly generous with their time and sharing of knowledge, without hesitation. I do not take at all for granted the weath of knowledge that is freely given and when I have that opportunity to do the same, do so gladly.

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Jim Fariss, RPT
Black Forest Piano
Black Forest, Colorado
(719) 425-8845
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2017 18:45
From: Thomas Black
Subject: Thank you for sharing

       I want to express my appreciation to all of you who are willing to share your wisdom, knowledge and experience with the those of us who wish to listen. As you can tell from my picture, I've been doing this a long time and remember before I became a PTG member that most piano tuners were extremely secretive about their trade.  As a 73 year old tuner still learning, I just wanted to say , thank you. 

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Thomas Black
Decatur AL
256-350-9315
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