On Wednesday, August 29, the Midget Monster organ was moved from
my shop to the Wichita Botanical Gardens.  It was played at the
volunteers' dinner the next day.

There are a few issues with swollen wood case parts, due to the high
humidity in my shop, but the new location is climate controlled and
I am hoping that everything will eventually dry out and fit properly.
The worst problems were with the swell shades sticking open and door
panels that fit too tightly.

The carousel building is not yet started, but we are hoping to start
on it very soon.  The carousel restoration is progressing well, and
they should be able to test the mechanical works soon.  I have attached
a photo, but please note that a few details of decoration have yet to
be added.

My sincere thanks to the individuals who contributed to the "Go Fund Me"
account for the facade.

Gordon Ramsey
Wichita, Kansas
ramseymusic@toast.net.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]

 [ Duplex style 165 organ "Midget Monster" at its new home at Botanica
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/18/08/30/180830_222215_P020418_1827.jpg 

 [ "Botanica the Wichita Gardens" is described at
 [ https://botanica.org/contact-us/about/ 
 [
 [ Earlier articles about the carousel organ project are at
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/Digests/201803/2018.03.31.02.html 
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/Digests/201706/2017.06.07.01.html 
 [ That's a beautiful gift you presented to Wichita, Gordon!
 [ -- Robbie