Jody, I thought I would drop you a note as a means of introducing myself
to the group.  I have been enjoying MMD for several months now and have
had good intentions, but you know how that goes.

I am first and foremost a phonograph collector, concentrating on the
upper end Edison cylinder players.  I have managed to find all of the
Triumphs, Model "A" through "G" and a couple of Spring Motors.  Besides
collecting them, I have done some research in the area that I hope to
publish soon.  I am building a database of Triumph, Alva, Idelia, Class
"M" serial numbers and would love to hear from subscribers as to what
they have and would be glad to answer any question that I can as well.

In Mechanical Music, I have a Steinway "AR" that is currently under
pneumatic restoration.  My wife enjoys playing it in the meantime.
I don't know a lot about reproducing pianos but feel that these are
great, very underrated pianos.

On the personal side, I am married and have two sons, age four and six.
I work as a research engineer for a major brewer here in the St. Louis
area.  I enjoy all history of technology subjects and collect steam
engines and early electric motors and light bulbs as well the above.
I would love to hear from any MMD subscribers with parallel interests.

Terry Baer