congratulations. Way to go. May the probable frustrations bring you great
joy and peace in accomplishment.
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From: "rcvmo" <rcvmo@...>
To: <hammond_zone@...>
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 6:57 AM
Subject: [hammond_zone] Attempting a removal of a Casavant, Gaining a C3
While visiting Elderly realatives that are the elders in a Methodist
Church in Cinci, Oh., that the doors are being closed due to
declining congregation, I had the opportunity to take a good look at
a Casavant Pipe Organ that is said to be at least 150 yrs old. The
organ is still in working condition, but nobody wants to even attempt
the dissassembly of the beast since the rank section of the organ is
part of the back wall and would require great amounts of carpentry to
make the removal almost nearly impossible.
I was able to recover a Hammond C3, along the help with my
relatives , which we had to dissassemble and use a come-along to drop
the organ from the choir loft, and taken to their home next door.
Unfortunately, while an electrician was removing a chandelier, one of
the chains broke and sent the 100 pound fixture crashing to it's
death upon the entire C3. While glass is still embedded in the C's
woodwork , the C is still ok, let alone for a few broken keys, and
drawbars.
The C was taken to the home next door, and as of now, a very young
relative of mine, 14, began removing the upper section of the organ
and began assessing the dammage. Looks like a lot of work for the
young man, but looks like we may have a new memeber shortly, as he
became vey interested in the mechanical structure of the beast.
Now try to imagine all of us taking parts of the C up the 3 flights
of very narrow stairs of the home. We're talking about the old
Victorian homes of the Northside district of Cinci.
It's sad to see an era of what was once a 400 member congregation
just dwindle to 25 members, in just a few short years.
I recall, in my younger years witnessing my cousins, Aunt's and
Uncle's celebrate Baptism's , wedding's, anniversay's and passing's
from this church.
At least I will know that from the passing of one era, there is a new
beginning with the love for Liturgical music in this day and age.
I will be watching with pride as my Cousin Joey begins his musical
career.
Jimmy
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