Lenox Coffee, 7.08 a.m.
A near-ideal day off yesterday. After leaving the coffee shop, I read in the park across the street for awhile, then hit the grocery store on the way home. Dropped off the groceries, and headed to the state forest northwest of town for a hike up Berry Mtn. When I set out, it was still threatening rain, but by the time I finished 90 minutes later it had turned into a gorgeous day. I decided I needed to find a nice spot to sit, read, and perhaps have a bite and a beer, and SC had mentioned a place north of town that sounded like it would fit the bill nicely. After a bit of searching, both online and of the old-fashioned type, I located the Olde Forge Restaurant. Lots of nice beers on tap, a very acceptable burger, good service, and, most importantly, a lovely deck with tables shaded by umbrellas. I sat, ate, drank, and read off and on for the better part of two hours.
Just what the doctor ordered:
Today begins our last week with the current rotation of pianos; we’ll switch groups next Monday, and again for the final three weeks. It’s a good system, as it gives all of us time on all of the different pianos and in the different venues, but perhaps as importantly it allows three different sets of eyes and hands to evaluate the condition of each instrument as the summer goes on.
A heads-up from Paul at CSPT: a technician in the Twin Cities area is selling his business and client list for $39K. Could be a legit opportunity, but I can’t really see starting off a practice that far in debt from day one. I suppose you could realistically expect to erase the note within two or three years, but still – a sizable risk in this economic climate. Might be worth a conversation, though.
After the beautiful weather of yesterday afternoon, it’s seemingly back to normal, with cloudy skies, temps in the 60s, and a 50% chance of rain forecast for each day this week. Oh well, could be worse – could be 90 degree/90% humidity.
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