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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2005-06-10 22:08
From Steve Fowler:
To Whom It May Concern:
It makes me very sad to read the recent posts regarding Mr. [ name deleted - M.C. ]'s clarinet. His instrument and deposit will be returned along with a sincere apology.
Things have not gone well over the last few years.
I have been ill with a degenerative disease since 1985. The last few years have been very difficult because I have not been able to do some of the things that I use to do; mostly work in my shop. It has reached the point that I have had to apply for assistance from the VA. (My problem is Service connected.)
When you're young, you get sick and you expect to get over it. You expect to be able to ride out the illness and get back to normal. Sometimes when you're older, you still think you're going to get over things but you don't. Things just continue to get worse. That's where I've been for the last few years.
I want to be able to do the repairs that I love doing, but most days my body won't let me. Some days I'm able to get a little work done, or at least get to the shop to watch over the couple of friends that I have that are trying to help us out by making Mouthpiece Tip Gauges for us and doing some brass repairs. They can't do the clarinet or sax work. I'm the only one.
My wife does her best at trying to keep me from hearing people complaining by filtering the phone calls. She knows the effect that having someone upset with me has on my mental health. It's not easy dealing with the disease and problems at the same time. Sometimes she might make a mistake in judgment by trying to not lose the work. All I know is that she loves me and takes care of me. I can not fault her for trying to protect me. All I can do is try to make things right.
Again, I apologize to all who seem to be affected by my difficulties.
Glenn, I'm truly sorry that you felt the need to turn what had become a positive outcome into a negative experience. The last thing I heard from you was for me to let you know when I could do some other work for you. I'm sorry you've changed your mind.
Sincerely,
Steve Fowler
Fowler Music Service
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