Organ

[vaneramos]

I will likely start working full-time in early December. Last night I had the first opportunity to converse with Les since three weeks ago when he asked whether I would be available to work occasionally as his assistant (Les builds pipe organs). He is just waiting to sign a contract. The upcoming job involves a church gutted by fire in the 1970s, rebuilt within the original stone structure. An electric organ has been in use for years, and the congregation dislikes the tinny, rasping sound. They want one with mellow tones. The church has acquired parts of an old organ, to which we will add a new console and additional stops. The parts are lying around the sanctuary and foyer. Our first task will be to move them and install a facade in the sanctuary in time for Christmas. After the holidays, the next stage of construction will take until May, he says, but additional work will continue through the summer. He expects to finish next fall.

Comments

[bixie.livejournal.com]

wow, that's excellent. sounds like a fun and challenging job.

[winterknight.livejournal.com]

this is really exciting. :) i hope the contract goes through! what a lovely thing to get to work on.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

This seems to be a significant turning point. I'm am excited.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

It sounds like a sure thing, but he has learned from experience with church boards not to start working until it's on paper.

I'm on my way out the door! See ya.

[grandiva1968.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Hugs back.

All the things I wanted: work that is physical but not too heavy, not soul-deadening, low stress, convivial boss. The high interest factor is a bonus. Happy me.

[grandiva1968.livejournal.com]

My grandmother Mary thanks you, I'm sure.