At the 14th IETF, in July 1989 at Stanford University, I organized a demonstration and "tour" of the pipe organs of Staford Memorial Church. The main attraction was and is the Charles B. Fisk organ, a mechanical action instrument. The event was well attended, close to 100 people I think, or about 50% of the entire IETF meeting attendees (those were the days!) A great time was had by all. I am in the process of setting up a similar event for the IETF in Yokohama. (40 IETF meetings later). Right next door to Pacifico where the IETF will meet, is a concert hall known as Minato Miral Hall. In it is a large and magnificent mechanical action organ, also built by C. B. Fisk. I hope to do this on July 15th from 1800 - 1900. I am lining up a couple of organists and an organ builder to answer questions. It won't be a concert, but you will get to hear some great music, and see the internal mechanical "switch" that makes it all work. (It does have some electronic and electrical assistance, I guess that makes it a hybrid kludge). The purpose of this message is to gage your interest: would you attend such an event? It's being considered for the "dinner hour", with some time left over to grab a quick bite to eat before heading back for the evening sessions. We will probably have the hall for longer than an hour, so those who wish to stay behind and explore can do so. The hall can seat 2,020 people so I don't expect we will have a problem there, but the front 3 rows will still be reseveved for those who have read the stop list, and can explain what the term "Great to Swell" means. But seriously, please reply (just to me) stating your interest. Thanks, and apologies for the off-topic posting. Ole Links: Stanford organ: http://www.cbfisk.com/organs/op085_01.html Yokohama organ: http://www.cbfisk.com/organs/op110_01.html http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/mmhall/about/pipe-e.html Ole J. Jacobsen Editor and Publisher The Internet Protocol Journal Office of the CTO, Cisco Systems Tel: +1 408-527-8972 GSM: +1 415-370-4628 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj
