Nancy Fratti wrote, "The Utica Club owner wrote me back and told me
that the "million dollar" evaluation was given to him by the _architect_
they bought it from!"

This does bring up the stated value of items donated to a museum.  The
museum itself cannot place a "donation value" on the items, as the IRS
considers them an "interested party."  This leaves the setting of the
value up to the donor (who may have to justify it, if audited by the
IRS).   So, you can't blame the museum for that one! :)

Bill Budenholzer wrote, "A team of organ technicians were working on
the famed organ and had been asked to be quiet during the tours.  After
several days of hearing the pin drop, one of the technicians dropped a
hammer in perfect time with the pin.  The guide didn't miss a beat and
continued on with their presentation.  I'm sure there were many visitors
that were sufficiently impressed with the impressive acoustics of the
hall."

This reminded me of a true story told to me by some fellow organ
enthusiasts.  They were visiting Grace Cathedral in San Francisco
while the organ was being tuned.  One of them decided to have fun and
started saying "Next!" from the alcoves ("Next" is what the tuner
shouts down from the chamber to tell the key holding person to go to
the next note up.)  After a few times of this, and some colorful
language coming from the organ chambers, my friends quietly departed!

Now I would _never_ do such a thing!  (My wife, reading over my shoulder
while I type this, said, "Ha!")  Can't get no respect!

David Dewey