Piers_Williamson

I agree with all of that. And for what it's worth (Albeit I am a Treasurer not an accountant), I was only picking up on the instinct to round numbers to neatness!

Not to take anything away from your fantastic generosity, but your not an accountant are you?

Well said! I am sure that's how we all feel

I think it has been a pleasure for all 270 ish of us. Thank you Clarky for getting us curmudgeonly bottom enders into serving a brilliant cause!

7 Racks total. Each holds 35 CDs. All varnished and in good condition. Each has two screw holes for wall attachment. Will sell separately at £17.50 a rack. Prefer collection

What a beautiful bass, although it looks like it has been well loved, and well played GLWTS

Definitely not with a 'syrup' like that.

With us it's the cats....at 4am...they just don't tell you they've done it......

Most parents couldn't write what you just wrote Andy. I know you will keep all of this exchange for your Iris (there are about 200 of us who will have it in case you lose it). You (and your partner) are doing what every parent who loves their child would do. Plumber s....t happens to us all. You have the miracle of Iris and a pile of grumpy old bass players behind you (you are unique in that!). Iris and your whole family will make sure you get through this and we will all watch and be rooting for you all. That was a fantastic vid by the way...both Iris and your playing....possibly with the emphasis on Iris.

That nice chap Walshy will sell you half a dozen, particularly at this price!

It occurred to me that tradesmen can now price jobs in 'Rippers'....as in "I don't know about that mate....that'll set you back at least 1 1/2 Rippers". It has a bit of a ring about it

TMI!

This has been quite a journey for all of us over the last few days hasn't it. And the journey isn't over yet, for a fantastic family, a young lady and a very good looking (and sounding)bass... albeit I've never owned a Gibson in my life! I am sure Clarky will know, but 164 active Basschatters feeling strongly enough to reach in their pockets, is a pretty strong vote of confidence from any group, let alone a bunch of bass-players. Compared with the Budget, or that dreadful man in the United States, this has been really affirming for me, as a number of us have already said better than I can. Andy and Iris (and family) I only hope this doesn't disrupt the way you can grow as a family. You ALL deserve it mate!

When the great webmaster in the sky asks 'and what were the best things this website did for humanity?' we will indeed say 'Paying someone for not selling their Gibson Bass'. This whole thing has been absolutely fantastic!

I think Iris has become our collective mascot (if it wasn't already a pair of dachshunds........wait a minute, I'm a cat lover!). On a serious note, I suspect many of us are parents and we fight ferociously for the wellbeing of our children. I think we are just expressing the support that we can for you. Life has some horrible twists and turns and it is just affirmative for all of us to help your family Andy.

That's absolutely brilliant!

And now maybe someone else can get a chance to sell their bass?

He might be able to afford a decent case for it (only kidding Andy....this has been a PROPERLY affirming afternoon for this website)