Trade Offs 


Hello Piano, Goodbye Fish 

We always knew we'd want a piano -- it's important for us to make our future children suffer through music lessons in the name of culture the way we did when we were young. So when Mom & Dad offered us a great deal on their completely reconditioned 19th century Steinway, we had to take it. That was about 6 months ago -- it took THAT LONG for the piano to be delivered...

Unfortunately, the luxuries of living in Hyde Park do not include extra space for pianos, so we knew we had to get rid of something big. With Marc's new hot rod obsession, he felt that he was ready to give up one of his other hobbies, so it made sense to find our fish (and their 110 gallon 4' X 5.5' home) a new place to live.

We *think* we have a buyer for the tank-- we'll know more this week. As weeks turned into months waiting for the piano, we got a little lax in our search for a new fish enthusiast. Till then, we've managed to shove this:



and this:



both into their own corners of tiny study. Hopefully friends will be there to help us reposition the piano once the tank is gone. That's when you know you have good friends -- when they read your blog and then decide to step up and help you lift a piano. So we're here, friends. Waiting for you. And thanks in advance for the offer! 

Posted: Sun - November 6, 2005 at 09:52 PM          

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