Welcome to the group particularly to all Miditzer owners who already know what a wonderful organ this because we play it Virtually Everyday. Exiting times are...
Hi, Russ. Man, you are on fire for TPO and I think this is splended, indeed. What a great idea! If we could get everyone else fired up like you are, it would...
During the weekend I was e-mailing with Bob Loesch regarding the Rialto Wurlitzer 216 Organ. As you probably know, Bob owns the remains of this organ after it...
Hi everybody, I see Bob Loesch has joined us. Glad to see you Bob. I guess I should have checked with you before I started this but it was 3-30 this morning. ...
Greetings. I'm IN, and looking forward to being a part of the Rialto Wurlitzer group. From Colorado Springs, Colorado and member of the Pikes Peak Chapter of ...
Hi Russ, and New Group! No need to check with me! I'm up to my ears with pipe organ (1) and player piano (5) restorations, clock restorations (????), as well...
Thanks for the info Bob, So how was it left with them? Do we have a contact name or e-mail? Do you know what sort of organization they are? Should we be...
Hi, Russ. Well, you did good. In the first day of operation, you amassed 26 members. That is truly something, indeed. I hope the growth of this group continues...
Hi Russ. I can't tell you much, as I've only had correspondence with one person, so far. I'm sitting tight until they can get their act together, which could...
Thanks Bob. I will contact him and see if he will join us. ... -- Russ Ashworth russa @ shaw.ca Miditzer 216 VTPO Owner and Player Playing the Rialto Wurlitzer...
As a member of the Southern California organ scene I guess I am the "reporter in the field" for the South Pasadena Rialto. The Rialto will be the venue for the...
It seems like Marinel has some substance: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA CONVENED THIS 2 ND...
Hello Jim and welcome aboard. You are certainly very welcome. I am at this very moment composing an E-mail to Marinel to let him know of our existence and our...
Hi gang, I have just this minute sent the following e-mail to Marinel. Hello Marinel, Your name was given to me by Bob Loesch as the person who contacted him ...
Bob, Just to clarify things once again for my poor overloaded and totally fried brain, your interest in the Rialto Console is simply as a vehicle to control...
Hi Russ. You're quite correct. I realized when I first saw it, about 1976, that it was special, never thinking at that time that I would ever have a chance...
... Major snippage here ... It is a very nice story and hopefully one with a happy ending. Any chance of some nice pictures of it? Need a nice one for my ...
Russ, You are simply amazing! This is very exciting! I am currently working to secure the Rialto. Once done, I will definitely contact you to discuss how we...
Well, right now, the console is quite buried, with a rank of Austin hohl flutes atop it (it's wrapped in mover's blankets), a Morton chrysoglott nest to it,...
Hi, Russ. In keeping with my word, I have posted links on all the Yahoo! groups that allow link postage to this fine group you have made. I placed links at...
Dear Friends of the Rialto Wurlitzer Restoration Project, I would like to wish everyone concerned with this venture good luck and all the very best to it's...
Thanks Richard, It has been a good second day, 34 members, a very positive reply reply from Marinel who is a she not a he, must have missed that s.:) ...
Hi, Gang. The Bone Doctor here, tinkering around in the file structure for this group. Here's what I did: 1. Created a folder for Style 216 pictures. 2. Placed...
Hi, Folks. The Bone Doctor here, mucking around some more. I created three more folders: 1. A folder for text files on theStyle 216. 2. A folder for recordings...
This is going to be a great group, the 216 is my favorite Wurlitzer. Let's not forget the style 216 at the Hanford Theater in CA that was built using the Solo...
This may be really stretching things, not to mention jumping the gun, however, in browsing through the ATOS website, I see that there is an endowment fund...
Hi, Tom. The Bone Doctor here, welcoming you and posing a question. Do you have a scanner? If you could scan some of the material you mention and post it in...
Hi, Sue. Dang! That is a grand idea! Can you imagine the ramifications of such an accomplishment? Talk about making a statement! By golly, I would join in a...
I know it is a long way off, but we probably should be thinking about it now. If someone is installing "our" organ back in its home we will be able to compare...