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> Harrison & Harrison Open Day, An invitation to the Organ Works
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post Jul 2 2009, 09:41 AM
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Just in case anyone is interested, I have just been reminded that Harrisons will be holding an open day this Saturday, 4th July from 10am - 2.30pm.

They say "The new 63 stop organ for Cirencester Parish Church will be standing in the workshop. And there will be much else to be seen."

Please see Harrisons Website for further information.

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post Jul 2 2009, 10:05 AM
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Isn't this the same topic you posted on 10th June?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jul 2 2009, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(confutatis @ Jul 2 2009, 11:05 AM) *

Isn't this the same topic you posted on 10th June?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


Oh my goodness; so I did. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)

I had completely forgotten about it until I was reminded this morning, so I thought I would put up a post. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

I don't know whether to blame old age, the heat, stress, or all of these added together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I will ask to see if the thread can be deleted.

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post Jul 2 2009, 12:13 PM
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I will ask to see if the thread can be deleted.

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It's almost impossible to delete a thread, as I found when I posted my wedding music topic twice.
Why does it have to be so hard? Especially when it is your own thread!
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post Jul 2 2009, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(mel2 @ Jul 2 2009, 01:13 PM) *

QUOTE(Swell Box @ Jul 2 2009, 11:31 AM) *


I will ask to see if the thread can be deleted.

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It's almost impossible to delete a thread, as I found when I posted my wedding music topic twice.
Why does it have to be so hard? Especially when it is your own thread!


I am beginning to see what you mean. It took several attempts to find a moderator whose account was not closed, blocked or their mailbox full. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I suppose there is no harm done, but if this was a malicious thread I would want to know that I could get it deleted PDQ.

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post Jul 6 2009, 04:51 PM
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Regardless of whether this thread is legitimate or not, Tosher and I attended the event and found it most informative. The Cirencester organ was beastly. It seemed like a pleasant environment - such a light and airy factory. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 7 2009, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(mwl1 @ Jul 6 2009, 05:51 PM) *

Regardless of whether this thread is legitimate or not, Tosher and I attended the event and found it most informative. The Cirencester organ was beastly. It seemed like a pleasant environment - such a light and airy factory. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Wasn't it just? The whole place was fascinating, especially the voicing room, and seeing the pipe metal being drawn down into sheet form. The workforce was all very friendly and fascinating to talk to, and clearly took great pleasure from their work. For me it was wonderful to see such skill and craft still being practiced in our own country when everything else is so mass produced. Well done Harrisons and long may you continue!

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post Jul 7 2009, 10:03 AM
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QUOTE(Swell Box @ Jul 7 2009, 10:59 AM) *
QUOTE(mwl1 @ Jul 6 2009, 05:51 PM) *

Regardless of whether this thread is legitimate or not, Tosher and I attended the event and found it most informative. The Cirencester organ was beastly. It seemed like a pleasant environment - such a light and airy factory. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Wasn't it just? The whole place was fascinating, especially the voicing room, and seeing the pipe metal being drawn down into sheet form. The workforce was all very friendly and fascinating to talk to, and clearly took great pleasure from their work. For me it was wonderful to see such skill and craft still being practiced in our own country when everything else is so mass produced. Well done Harrisons and long may you continue!

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Indeed it was! The craftsmen were delighted to discuss their work with tourists and anoraks alike. The main man was very friendly too. They're all clearly passionate about their work and achieve a very high standard. The factory is deceptively spacious - it looked like a small office block from the outside!
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post Jul 7 2009, 10:12 AM
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If anyone is interested, Harrisons have posted a series of photographs from the open day on their website. Harrisons Open Day Photographs.

These can be opened as high resolution images if required.

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post Jul 7 2009, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(Swell Box @ Jul 7 2009, 11:12 AM) *
If anyone is interested, Harrisons have posted a series of photographs from the open day on their website. Harrisons Open Day Photographs.

These can be opened as high resolution images if required.

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Thanks SB - good photos, and I think part of my right shoulder has actually made it into one of them! What a crewage. Everyone looks suitably enthused by the pipes, soundboards, refreshments etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Jul 7 2009, 10:52 AM
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Nice photos. mwl1 - you must have been the youngest there by at least 30 years. What is it about organs that brings out the elderly ex-trainspotting audience?...
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post Jul 7 2009, 10:58 AM
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Nice photos. mwl1 - you must have been the youngest there by at least 30 years. What is it about organs that brings out the elderly ex-trainspotting audience?...
I know - I reflected upon the state of affairs of the vintage population present. I had a friend with me of a similar age, but we stuck out like a Trompette en Chamade. Such a pity. I think I was wearing the only pair of jeans in the building. When I started with organs, I hoped that my hip 'n' happening presence in the industry would attract young disciples, but alas it was not to be...
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post Jul 7 2009, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(mwl1 @ Jul 7 2009, 11:17 AM) *

QUOTE(Swell Box @ Jul 7 2009, 11:12 AM) *
If anyone is interested, Harrisons have posted a series of photographs from the open day on their website. Harrisons Open Day Photographs.

These can be opened as high resolution images if required.

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Thanks SB - good photos, and I think part of my right shoulder has actually made it into one of them! What a crewage. Everyone looks suitably enthused by the pipes, soundboards, refreshments etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


Is that you in the grey sweatpants, mwl1?

It's good to see a business working well and full of people who love it. You can look at the pictures and smell the metal and the Murraymints. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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smell the metal and the Murraymints. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Is that a favoured fragrance of yours, mel?
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post Jul 7 2009, 11:08 AM
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QUOTE(mel2 @ Jul 7 2009, 12:03 PM) *
QUOTE(mwl1 @ Jul 7 2009, 11:17 AM) *

QUOTE(Swell Box @ Jul 7 2009, 11:12 AM) *
If anyone is interested, Harrisons have posted a series of photographs from the open day on their website. Harrisons Open Day Photographs.

These can be opened as high resolution images if required.

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Thanks SB - good photos, and I think part of my right shoulder has actually made it into one of them! What a crewage. Everyone looks suitably enthused by the pipes, soundboards, refreshments etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)


Is that you in the grey sweatpants, mwl1?

It's good to see a business working well and full of people who love it. You can look at the pictures and smell the metal and the Murraymints. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I don't think so! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Crafty of them to have kept out of the photos the Page 3 tear-outs that decorated the walls. I guess organs are the order of the day in such a workforce... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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