GWSmith Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) .....but, right now I am on 'standby' for this organ (Chuck as I remembered liked the casework ), the convention goers have been visiting organs under our care throughout this region and into Connecticut today, and all the past 5 months of restorative work on this late 1800's organ we have been doing, it has come down to THIS night... The church has been fully restored on the interior, including a brand new bell/clock tower (which was ripped off the church and in a heap on the front lawn by an F3 tornado) has been replicated to original specification. Even the cell phone co. has their new antennas concealed with in it !! ....anyway, here, the front of the church is in 'concert' mode and the organist is rehearsing right now for the after dinner concert for 300 persons.. A photo of the setting.... (all the antique chandeliers have been cleaned and relamped with new LED bulbs, the front set are illuminated as shown either side of the choir area) Edited July 1, 2015 by Tigerman 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Beautiful building! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Wow....beautiful church and a great restoration. Thanks for the photo Gary. Would like to hear your recording if you ever make copies 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Oh great I hate when I get intellectually analyzed, it never ends well , but at least usually doesn't take long. At least you married up Elden, that's all that really matters anyhow! It becomes tough to always have to dumb down for someone! Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks guys... Chuck, I will be editing that concert recording soon as things settle down a bit...... I have more photos I just took around outside, including that HUGE bell and tower weather vane... Off to dinner to meet up with the many people that have NEVER heard this organ or been in this church. ;0)) Enjoy your evening everyone... .........Gary 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Mornin', y'all. Coffee & Chicory, as per usual. Relatively cool, for July in Mississippi. Thanks to Sweet Summer Rain... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 What's up K??? Morning all. Today is like my Friday as we'll be closed the next 3 days 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Today is like my Friday as we'll be closed the next 3 days Life is good. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Mornin' guys. Will be on the road this weekend starting this evening but will try to check in when/if I can. Gary, thanks for the great pictures and narrative. Keep 'em coming. We had the privilege of listening to an organist rehearsing when we were in Germany and it was a real kick. You get to do that regularly! Cool stuff. Everybody have be well and have a fun, safe 4th. Cheers, of course..... Chuck 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Am sitting in a recovery room with my wife. She had surgery on her wrist, repairing an injury from last Fall. She's rather out of it... Got here at 12:00. I'm glad it's a long weekend. Bruce 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Best wishes for her speedy recovery! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Best wishes for her speedy recovery! +1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks for letting know Bruce. Thinking of her now with love. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 2, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 2, 2015 The church has been fully restored on the interior, including a brand new bell/clock tower That's a good looking church Tigerman, it's perfect, like it was just restored.......I know... I know 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 2, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hope everything goes well for your prettier better half Bruce, your right it might need the long weekend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Hello everyone...... Sorry for being so scarce, but busy times hosting this OHS convention with our instruments etc... It has ALL come down to the final organ performance..... It is about to be streamed LIVE.... If you would like to see this, go to The Historical Organ Society website and look for a live link there.. A countdown is started and you can see it there.... I will send photos as I can.. ......enjoy...... Gary 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 The concert is delayed to 8:30 eastern.. Here is the view from my seat.... We have been restoring this organs damaged section from a major ice damn that destroyed key components in this organ and scrambling all month to get it ready for what will happen moments from now..... All tuned, wind leaks fixed one whole section re leathered completely, ready to go...... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Here is the link !!!!!! In progress NOW..!http://www.organsociety.org/2015/webcast.html Edited July 3, 2015 by Tigerman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Watching now! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 The 1976 Fisk tracker at the rear gallery, being played now for this first half... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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