Isn't it beautiful?!!! I swear I am going to enter the piano movers into the Iron Man competition, because this bad boy is like 1200 lbs, and two dudes moved it into my home...in minutes! I got it from a sister of one of my friends....FOR FREE! I LOOOOOVE FREE STUFF and I LOVE this piano! I only wish I knew more about it's history! All I know is that it was built in 1901 in Cincinnati by Ellington Piano Company and that all of the ivory is original. The date April 7, 1948 is etched inside the lid, which, I'm guessing, is when it was tuned at one point. It's a shame I don't still live in the house we had in Wisconsin...this piano would have fit in perfectly with the architecture of the 1920's house! For now, it will have to settle for my humble living room that we are slowly de-old-lady-ing. It is going to need a little love, as a couple of the keys make little or no sound, a foot pedal needs to be screwed on correctly, and it will definitely need to be tuned, but I can do all that later. For now, it's VERY DUSTY, but it's just so pretty and perfect for me and I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! ...and seriously, FREE!
I should also point out that the pretty mirror that is resting on it (for now) was a gift from my wonderful sister, HolleeAnn...also FREE :o)
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i forgot about that mirror...had i known i would have the perfect spot for it NOW i would not have given it up so easily. but its cute in your house!
and umm that piano is GORGEOUS!!
wow...what a pretty piano.
makes me wish that i knew how to play one.
SOOO excited for you!! My mom has a VERY similar very old piano that was my great grandmas. She told me I can have it when we have the room. I'm willing to give up the couch and tv but I don't know that it would go over so well.
I really hope Kristie never hears about Aaron's ideas surrounding the New Year. Something tells me those two would figure out a way to argue that it really happens when its 12 o'clock in Great Britain.
You really need a Trampoline to go with that piano.
Hi Meg...it's me, the relaxed version of Stefanie. I've joined the blogging world, and I'm loving reading your posts. And I can't believe how much your girls have grown since September - so cute!
Meg! I am so happy you read my blog! I will have to link you two. I still might not make mine private. I'm debating. Sweet piano! It is gorgeous. I'm totally jealous. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!!
Isn't palm fronds the correct term? Why are you laughing at me :( I'm not too scared of rain; I hate driving in it but after living in Arcata where it rains 7 months a year, I can deal with it. The wind was the worst bit.
I never had to deal with the parking lot at GHS- I walked to school.
I do like that piano.
Meg,
I know you can't stand the song that Aaron keeps playing on your new piano, but I think he's sending you a love note of sorts. Read the lyrics below...all I'm saying is GIVE LOVE A CHANCE!
Heart and soul, I fell in love with you
Heart and soul, the way a fool would do,
madly
Because you held me tight
And stole a kiss in the night
Heart and soul, I begged to be adored
Lost control, and tumbled overboard,
gladly
That magic night we kissed
There in the moon mist
Oh! but your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling
Never before were mine so strangely willing
But now I see, what one embrace can do
Look at me, it's got me loving you
madly
That little kiss you stole
Held all my heart and soul
um, hello?!!! What exactly do you expect me to do at work all day without any new updates?
Meg. Sometimes you go away for awhile and I get nervous.
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