Hello, and thanks for joining me again. I have been neglecting updating this blog, so here it is. I am in Winslow, AZ. THis go round I saw all the usual suspects, but wound up with a brand new client: La Posada Hotel. Formerly a train station, etc. it is the national register of historic place. I had the pleasure of working on their unique Aqua Blue Green Chickering Baby Grand. Check out the pics:
Of course this old beast has problems...
This view shows a new bass string I installed. The piano wound up needing 3 strings in total.
It's an interesting old beast in a wonderful setting. Check out laposada.org for more info.
This is the second part of 'Ramsey on the Road' First part starts in Winslow. Now I am heading to Piano tuning clients in Flagstaff. Here is a view of the San Francisco Peaks from I-40 West bound.
First order of business was breakfast at Denny's. I have to show you a pic of my waitress. She dreams of becoming a hairdresser!
She was really great, and I even asked permission to post her unique look!
Next stop, my old friend Puka. I restored her Knabe piano about 12 years ago, and have tuned it twice a year ever since. It has a great tone. Then Puka's sister showed up out of the blue: Micky. I had'nt seen her in years, so we had coffee and talked.... a lot.
Now on to my next client: Philip. He is a graphic artist and he had purchased his piano from me about 14 years ago. On the way to his home, I captured this little lake view:
Here is another view of 'Flag' looking at the mountain from town.
Thanks for viewing this portion. Next up: Installing the humidifier system on the Knabe grand.
Well it's that time of year again. Time to pack up the old Camry and go visit some clients, tune some pianos, Where? of all places: Winslow AZ. 3 Times a year I make the trek, in fact it's my 12th year tuning all the pianos in Winslow schools, along with so many clients who are now on my 'short list of friends.
My route takes me North through Globe, then a quick stop alongside Lake Roosevelt
That's enough beauty for now time to drive!
Then I hit a bit of snow country!
Arriving in Winslow, check out the sites!
Ya might be a Redneck If.....You have a Monster Stage Coach in your yard. Quick...somebody call Wells Fargo!
How Bout a Monster 'Snow Cat'? Maybe AZ Snow Bowl Ski Area could use this one!
OK, so it was time to work. First stop, First Christian Church.
Inside is pretty cool, old school Church...
While I was working in the piano, I started jamming on the old hymn, 'What a Friend We Have In Jesus' The following Video is the result.
Next I went over to Connie & Gary's house. They have 2 pianos, a Busch & Gerts 1901, and a Ludwig 1926. I couldn't help but play the both. First the Busch & Gerts,
'If I Could Change The World'
Then I switched over to the Ludwig. Connie asked about restoring the finish. We talked about using Minwax 'Wood Sheen' as a way to hide scratches and apply a permanent shine. Then I had to play it. Notice the brilliant tone. This is one of my smooth jazz songs'Inn Limbo'
Here's Connie & Gary with the Ludwig (note the original bench!)
It was a great day. Look for part two of the Northern AZ trip: Flagstaff. More Pianos, clients, music, snow, and who knows what else!
