Bob Pritchett

Long ago I bought a box of old player piano rolls with the idea of building some harness to digitize them. (I dreamed of returning to my youth, when I knew what to do with a soldering iron.)

I had a lot of fun imagining different solutions to the problem, and did a bit of research on the mechanics, timing, etc. I just never get around to building anything. And now that I've seen this amazing photo album, I'm okay with that. It's already been done every possible way.

You can download MIDI versions of digitized rolls at the International Association of Mechanical Music Preservationists roll archive.

I leave you with "In the Good Old Summertime" circa 1902.

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Room2Think is Bellingham's creative meeting space. It has all the technology, toys, flip-charts and graffiti glass you could need for an offsite or brainstorming session, complete with a kitchenette and comfy furniture.

I love the space and the concept, so I'm thrilled that owners Kristi & Wendy have invited me to speak there January 27th, 2009, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. I'll be presenting Entrepreneurial Lessons from the Frontline - topics from my book, Fire Someone Today. The $25 admission includes wine, cheese & networking with tasty treats from Old World Deli as well as a copy of Fire Someone Today.

Email info@room2think.com or call 1-360-778-3635 for more details.

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