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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:11:15 +0100
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Subject: Re: Gig Bag and Dust Bowl
To: hello@expressmusic.co.uk
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That's very kind of you. Thank you. Yes, all that sounds good.
Much appreciated. I will check balance shortly.
Joe
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 15:10, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi Joe,
>
> Tim is back here now with the guitars. We value the uke at =C2=A360 if th=
at
> is ok with you? The Atkin is as described thank you. We can transfer the
> money now for both once you confirm that is ok?
>
> Kind Regards,
> Harriet
> Express Music
>
> On 2026-04-23 14:15, Joseph Romano wrote:
> > I=E2=80=99ve just called in with my banking details and mentioned the u=
kulele
> > which I will add to the pick up. Thank you again and let me know when
> > you are able to transfer the payment. Thank you so much.
> > Joe
> >
> > On 23 Apr 2026, at 14:04, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
> >
> > =EF=BB=BFOk Joe, Tim will pop and collect it from you in the next half =
an hour.
> > If you can send us your bank details we can get the payment set up
> > ready for when we get it back here : )
> >
> > On 2026-04-23 13:54, Joseph Romano wrote:
> >> Gosh, that=E2=80=99s very quick. Sure, if you=E2=80=99d like you can p=
ick it up this
> >> afternoon just let me know what time you think you might be around. I
> >> believe you know where I live but if you need a reminder, let me know.
> >> Also, I would prefer a bank transfer because I don=E2=80=99t know what=
I would
> >> do with so much cash. And I can call you up with that if you like or
> >> just just let me know what works best. Thanks so much. I really
> >> appreciate it. I will put the guitar in a case. Talk soon.
> >> Joe
> >> On 23 Apr 2026, at 13:52, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
> >> =EF=BB=BFHi Joe,
> >> We are happy with a cash buy. If it suits you, we could collect it
> >> from you this afternoon? We can transfer the money or bring you cash,
> >> whatever works best for you.
> >> Kind Regards,
> >> Harriet, Phil & Tim
> >> Express Music
> >> On 2026-04-23 13:47, Joseph Romano wrote:
> >>> All, thanks for your fast reply. Ironically, the mahogany and slot
> >>> neck were the features that appealed to me. I find the neck a bit
> >>> challenging for thumb over chording. Live and learn.
> >>> That said, your cash offer is fair and that would be cleaner all
> >>> around. So I accept that if that suits. Then you can price as you
> >>> wish. I sincerely appreciate your consideration. Let me know what
> >>> next. I can call you with bank details after you pick it up perhaps?
> >>> Now to change strings on the Essential O.
> >>> Thanks so much.
> >>> Joe
> >>> On 23 Apr 2026, at 13:30, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
> >>> =EF=BB=BFAfternoon Joe,
> >>> Lovely to hear from you.
> >>> It's a shame you aren't getting the use you hoped from the Dust Bowl
> >>> but totally understand you don't want it just sitting there gathering
> >>> dust. With it being all Mahogany and slotted headstock, it does limit
> >>> the appeal to most players.
> >>> We think a realistic retail list price is around =C2=A32500. We are m=
ore
> >>> than happy to list the guitar on your behalf and once sold would
> >>> return you =C2=A32000ish. For an outright simple cash buy we would of=
fer
> >>> you =C2=A31500.
> >>> A collection can be arranged no problem at all. Have a ponder and let
> >>> us know what you decide to do.
> >>> Kind Regards,
> >>> Harriet, Phil & Tim
> >>> Express Music
> >>> On 2026-04-23 12:50, Joseph wrote:
> >>>> Dear Harriet, Tim, Phil, I hate to write this, but I am wondering if
> >>>> you might be interested in selling for me/buying the Dust Bowl
> >>>> 000-s,
> >>>> all mahogany, that I got from you in October. I know it hasn't been
> >>>> long, but I find I don't play it much, though it's a nice enough
> >>>> guitar. I find I just don't get along with that fat neck, which I
> >>>> thought I'd like. I love my Essential O-s, and you'll never get
> >>>> that,
> >>>> but this one needs playing and I'm not doing it. I think it's in
> >>>> basically the condition it was when I got it from you and I just put
> >>>> some new strings on yesterday to see if that would help my interest,
> >>>> but no luck. I would be happy to sell it to you outright, or put it
> >>>> on
> >>>> consignment there, but I'd ask it be priced to sell soon. Or you
> >>>> could
> >>>> buy it, I'm sure I'd be happy with a reasonable offer, and price as
> >>>> you like. I have been debating for weeks about this, but I keep
> >>>> landing the same place. Maybe I just had enough guitars already. If
> >>>> you were interested and someone happened to be passing my house on
> >>>> Bridge St. here, I'd be happy to for you to pick it up, but I am
> >>>> sure
> >>>> I could get it to the shop if need be.
> >>>> Anyway, that's my question. I hope all is well down on the old road
> >>>> there. Thanks for reading.
> >>>> Best, Joe Romano, Kenilworth
> >>>> On Tue, 14 Oct 2025 at 10:49, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> >>>>> Hi Joe,
> >>>>> Yes that makes perfect sense, it's quite common, so no problem just
> >>>>> let
> >>>>> us know if you feel it needs any adjustment and we should be able
> >>>>> sort
> >>>>> that out while you wait.
> >>>>> See you in the morning :-)
> >>>>> Tim.
> >>>>> On 2025-10-13 20:38, Joseph wrote:
> >>>>>> Mr. Tim, I have been playing the new Dust Bowl quite a lot the
> >>>>> past
> >>>>>> few days, I think it is acclimatising to our house, and, for
> >>>>> whatever
> >>>>>> reason, did not feel as stiff today. Seriously! So, I think I will
> >>>>>> leave as is for now, and if it still feels too high down the
> >>>>> road, I
> >>>>>> can bring it to you one afternoon and you could shave the saddle a
> >>>>>> bit. But, it's not feeling too bad right now and I wonder if
> >>>>> that's
> >>>>>> just the new environment, playing it, or whatever. It's a very
> >>>>> nice
> >>>>>> guitar. Does what I say make sense, or am I hallucinating?
> >>>>>> _I will still see you, though, on Wednesday morning as we
> >>>>> discussed
> >>>>>> (tomorrow-15 October) for you to take that Lowden gig bag, because
> >>>>> it
> >>>>>> would be nice if you all could use it. See you then. _
> >>>>>> Joe
> >>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 14:14, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> >>>>>>> Ok, will do :-)
> >>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 14:10, Joseph wrote:
> >>>>>>>> Hi Tim, Great, so, just to the left of the shed, as you face it
> >>>>>>> from
> >>>>>>>> the shelter, our neighbour has a small pull off drive, you can
> >>>>>>> park
> >>>>>>>> there, I am sure for the few minutes it will take, as she hasn't
> >>>>>>> moved
> >>>>>>>> in yet. Our house is part of a terrace of old Elizabethan era
> >>>>>>>> cottages. I'm sure you'll find it. But, thanks much for offering
> >>>>>>> to do
> >>>>>>>> that. I'll see you Wednesday, and email if you run into
> >>>>>>> difficulties
> >>>>>>>> or need my mobile. See you next week. Joe
> >>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 14:07, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> Ok Wednesday it is I would say 10-10.30ish I'll park up and
> >>>>> just
> >>>>>>>>> give
> >>>>>>>>> you a knock on the door :-)
> >>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 13:54, Joseph wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>> Tim, That is most kind of you. I volunteer on Tuesday
> >>>>> mornings,
> >>>>>>> so
> >>>>>>>>>> Wednesday would be the first one that works if that suits you.
> >>>>> I
> >>>>>>>>> am at
> >>>>>>>>>> 12 Bridge St., Kenilworth, CV8 1BP, if that helps. There is a
> >>>>>>> shed
> >>>>>>>>> in
> >>>>>>>>>> front of our house, which is directly opposite the bus
> >>>>> shelter,
> >>>>>>>>> but no
> >>>>>>>>>> real place for parking, but I could run out with it if you
> >>>>>>> wanted
> >>>>>>>>> to
> >>>>>>>>>> text when your close or just arrange a time. But, that's very
> >>>>>>> nice
> >>>>>>>>> of
> >>>>>>>>>> you to offer, and I'm happy for you to have it. Joe
> >>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 13:51, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
> >>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi Joe, you are completely welcome, as always and yes, if you
> >>>>>>>>> don't
> >>>>>>>>>>> need
> >>>>>>>>>>> the gig bag, I can swing by on my way to work one morning
> >>>>>>> between
> >>>>>>>>>>> 10-11am like I did with the polish maybe one day next week
> >>>>>>>>>>> (Tues-Sat)?
> >>>>>>>>>>> Just let me know what day would suit you
> >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks
> >>>>>>>>>>> Tim.
> >>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 13:34, Joseph wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Tim, thank you and Phil a thousand times for today. Say, I
> >>>>>>>>> forgot
> >>>>>>>>>>> to
> >>>>>>>>>>>> grab this, but I have an official Lowden gigbag that fits
> >>>>>>> either
> >>>>>>>>>>> of
> >>>>>>>>>>>> the guitars I brought to you. If you'd like that, it's
> >>>>> yours,
> >>>>>>>>> but
> >>>>>>>>>>> not
> >>>>>>>>>>>> sure when next I'll be out that way. I don't know if that
> >>>>>>>>> courier
> >>>>>>>>>>>> fellow who dropped off the guitar polish some weeks ago ever
> >>>>>>>>> gets
> >>>>>>>>>>> over
> >>>>>>>>>>>> here, but I'd be happy to give it to him to bring back to
> >>>>> you
> >>>>>>>>> all
> >>>>>>>>>>> it
> >>>>>>>>>>>> we can coordinate a time; or on my next bus ride toward
> >>>>>>>>>>> Leamington, if
> >>>>>>>>>>>> it's of interest. Just let me know and thank you again. Joe
> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 11:48, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk>
> >>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> look forward to seeing in a while :-)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 11:41, Joseph Romano wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Tim. It looks like the taxi will get me there right
> >>>>>>> around
> >>>>>>>>> 1
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> o=E2=80=99clock as it happens. So I=E2=80=99ll see you in =
a little
> >>>>> bit,
> >>>>>>>>> and
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> thank you
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> very much for taking time to see me today.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Joe
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-family:georgia,=
serif;font-size:large;color:#073763">That's very kind of you. Thank you=
. Yes, all that sounds good.=C2=A0</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" style=
=3D"font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large;color:#073763">Much appreciat=
ed. I will check balance shortly.=C2=A0</div><div class=3D"gmail_default" s=
tyle=3D"font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large;color:#073763">Joe</div><=
/div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" =
class=3D"gmail_attr">On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 15:10, <<a href=3D"mailto:he=
llo@expressmusic.co.uk">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br></div><b=
lockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-le=
ft-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);pad=
ding-left:1ex">Hi Joe,<br>
<br>
Tim is back here now with the guitars. We value the uke at =C2=A360 if that=
<br>
is ok with you? The Atkin is as described thank you. We can transfer the <b=
r>
money now for both once you confirm that is ok?<br>
<br>
Kind Regards,<br>
Harriet<br>
Express Music<br>
<br>
On 2026-04-23 14:15, Joseph Romano wrote:<br>
> I=E2=80=99ve just called in with my banking details and mentioned the =
ukulele <br>
> which I will add to the pick up. Thank you again and let me know when =
<br>
> you are able to transfer the payment. Thank you so much.<br>
> Joe<br>
> <br>
> On 23 Apr 2026, at 14:04, <a href=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" =
target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> =EF=BB=BFOk Joe, Tim will pop and collect it from you in the next half=
an hour. <br>
> If you can send us your bank details we can get the payment set up <br=
>
> ready for when we get it back here : )<br>
> <br>
> On 2026-04-23 13:54, Joseph Romano wrote:<br>
>> Gosh, that=E2=80=99s very quick. Sure, if you=E2=80=99d like you c=
an pick it up this <br>
>> afternoon just let me know what time you think you might be around=
. I <br>
>> believe you know where I live but if you need a reminder, let me k=
now. <br>
>> Also, I would prefer a bank transfer because I don=E2=80=99t know =
what I would <br>
>> do with so much cash. And I can call you up with that if you like =
or <br>
>> just just let me know what works best. Thanks so much. I really <b=
r>
>> appreciate it. I will put the guitar in a case. Talk soon.<br>
>> Joe<br>
>> On 23 Apr 2026, at 13:52, <a href=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic.co.=
uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a> wrote:<br>
>> =EF=BB=BFHi Joe,<br>
>> We are happy with a cash buy. If it suits you, we could collect it=
<br>
>> from you this afternoon? We can transfer the money or bring you ca=
sh, <br>
>> whatever works best for you.<br>
>> Kind Regards,<br>
>> Harriet, Phil & Tim<br>
>> Express Music<br>
>> On 2026-04-23 13:47, Joseph Romano wrote:<br>
>>> All, thanks for your fast reply. Ironically, the mahogany and =
slot <br>
>>> neck were the features that appealed to me. I find the neck a =
bit <br>
>>> challenging for thumb over chording.=C2=A0 Live and learn.<br>
>>> That said, your cash offer is fair and that would be cleaner a=
ll <br>
>>> around. So I accept that if that suits. Then you can price as =
you <br>
>>> wish. I sincerely appreciate your consideration.=C2=A0 Let me =
know what <br>
>>> next. I can call you with bank details after you pick it up pe=
rhaps?<br>
>>> Now to change strings on the Essential O.<br>
>>> Thanks so much.<br>
>>> Joe<br>
>>> On 23 Apr 2026, at 13:30, <a href=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic=
.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a> wrote:<br>
>>> =EF=BB=BFAfternoon Joe,<br>
>>> Lovely to hear from you.<br>
>>> It's a shame you aren't getting the use you hoped from=
the Dust Bowl <br>
>>> but totally understand you don't want it just sitting ther=
e gathering <br>
>>> dust. With it being all Mahogany and slotted headstock, it doe=
s limit <br>
>>> the appeal to most players.<br>
>>> We think a realistic retail list price is around =C2=A32500. W=
e are more <br>
>>> than happy to list the guitar on your behalf and once sold wou=
ld <br>
>>> return you =C2=A32000ish. For an outright simple cash buy we w=
ould offer <br>
>>> you =C2=A31500.<br>
>>> A collection can be arranged no problem at all. Have a ponder =
and let <br>
>>> us know what you decide to do.<br>
>>> Kind Regards,<br>
>>> Harriet, Phil & Tim<br>
>>> Express Music<br>
>>> On 2026-04-23 12:50, Joseph wrote:<br>
>>>> Dear Harriet, Tim, Phil, I hate to write this, but I am wo=
ndering if<br>
>>>> you might be interested in selling for me/buying the Dust =
Bowl <br>
>>>> 000-s,<br>
>>>> all mahogany, that I got from you in October. I know it ha=
sn't been<br>
>>>> long, but I find I don't play it much, though it's=
a nice enough<br>
>>>> guitar. I find I just don't get along with that fat ne=
ck, which I<br>
>>>> thought I'd like. I love my Essential O-s, and you'=
;ll never get <br>
>>>> that,<br>
>>>> but this one needs playing and I'm not doing it. I thi=
nk it's in<br>
>>>> basically the condition it was when I got it from you and =
I just put<br>
>>>> some new strings on yesterday to see if that would help my=
interest,<br>
>>>> but no luck. I would be happy to sell it to you outright, =
or put it <br>
>>>> on<br>
>>>> consignment there, but I'd ask it be priced to sell so=
on. Or you <br>
>>>> could<br>
>>>> buy it, I'm sure I'd be happy with a reasonable of=
fer,=C2=A0 and price as<br>
>>>> you like. I have been debating for weeks about this, but I=
keep<br>
>>>> landing the same place. Maybe I just had enough guitars al=
ready. If<br>
>>>> you were interested and someone happened to be passing my =
house on<br>
>>>> Bridge St. here, I'd be happy to=C2=A0 for you to pick=
it up, but I am <br>
>>>> sure<br>
>>>> I could get it to the shop if need be.<br>
>>>> Anyway, that's my question. I hope all is well down on=
the old road<br>
>>>> there. Thanks for reading.<br>
>>>> Best, Joe Romano, Kenilworth<br>
>>>> On Tue, 14 Oct 2025 at 10:49, <<a href=3D"mailto:hello@=
expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a>> wrot=
e:<br>
>>>>> Hi Joe,<br>
>>>>> Yes that makes perfect sense, it's quite common, s=
o no problem just<br>
>>>>> let<br>
>>>>> us know if you feel it needs any adjustment and we sho=
uld be able<br>
>>>>> sort<br>
>>>>> that out while you wait.<br>
>>>>> See you in the morning :-)<br>
>>>>> Tim.<br>
>>>>> On 2025-10-13 20:38, Joseph wrote:<br>
>>>>>> Mr. Tim, I have been playing the new Dust Bowl qui=
te a lot the<br>
>>>>> past<br>
>>>>>> few days, I think it is acclimatising to our house=
, and, for<br>
>>>>> whatever<br>
>>>>>> reason, did not feel as stiff today. Seriously! So=
, I think I will<br>
>>>>>> leave as is for now,=C2=A0 and if it still feels t=
oo high down the<br>
>>>>> road, I<br>
>>>>>> can bring it to you one afternoon and you could sh=
ave the saddle a<br>
>>>>>> bit. But, it's not feeling too bad right now a=
nd I wonder if<br>
>>>>> that's<br>
>>>>>> just the new environment, playing it, or whatever.=
It's a very<br>
>>>>> nice<br>
>>>>>> guitar. Does what I say make sense, or am I halluc=
inating?<br>
>>>>>> _I will still see you, though, on Wednesday mornin=
g as we<br>
>>>>> discussed<br>
>>>>>> (tomorrow-15 October) for you to take that Lowden =
gig bag, because<br>
>>>>> it<br>
>>>>>> would be nice if you all could use it. See you the=
n. _<br>
>>>>>> Joe<br>
>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 14:14, <<a href=3D"mailt=
o:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a>&=
gt; wrote:<br>
>>>>>>> Ok, will do :-)<br>
>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 14:10, Joseph wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>> Hi Tim, Great, so, just to the left of the=
shed, as you face it<br>
>>>>>>> from<br>
>>>>>>>> the shelter, our neighbour has a small pul=
l off drive, you can<br>
>>>>>>> park<br>
>>>>>>>> there, I am sure for the few minutes it wi=
ll take, as she hasn't<br>
>>>>>>> moved<br>
>>>>>>>> in yet. Our house is part of a terrace of =
old Elizabethan era<br>
>>>>>>>> cottages. I'm sure you'll find it.=
But, thanks much for offering<br>
>>>>>>> to do<br>
>>>>>>>> that. I'll see you Wednesday, and emai=
l if you run into<br>
>>>>>>> difficulties<br>
>>>>>>>> or need my mobile. See you next week. Joe<=
br>
>>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 14:07, <<a href=
=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.c=
o.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>> Ok Wednesday it is I would say 10-10.3=
0ish I'll park up and<br>
>>>>> just<br>
>>>>>>>>> give<br>
>>>>>>>>> you a knock on the door :-)<br>
>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 13:54, Joseph wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>> Tim, That is most kind of you. I v=
olunteer on Tuesday<br>
>>>>> mornings,<br>
>>>>>>> so<br>
>>>>>>>>>> Wednesday would be the first one t=
hat works if that suits you.<br>
>>>>> I<br>
>>>>>>>>> am at<br>
>>>>>>>>>> 12 Bridge St., Kenilworth, CV8 1BP=
, if that helps. There is a<br>
>>>>>>> shed<br>
>>>>>>>>> in<br>
>>>>>>>>>> front of our house, which is direc=
tly opposite the bus<br>
>>>>> shelter,<br>
>>>>>>>>> but no<br>
>>>>>>>>>> real place for parking, but I coul=
d run out with it if you<br>
>>>>>>> wanted<br>
>>>>>>>>> to<br>
>>>>>>>>>> text when your close or just arran=
ge a time. But, that's very<br>
>>>>>>> nice<br>
>>>>>>>>> of<br>
>>>>>>>>>> you to offer, and I'm happy fo=
r you to have it. Joe<br>
>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 13:51, <=
<a href=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@express=
music.co.uk</a>><br>
>>>>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Joe, you are completely wel=
come, as always and yes, if you<br>
>>>>>>>>> don't<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> need<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> the gig bag, I can swing by on=
my way to work one morning<br>
>>>>>>> between<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> 10-11am like I did with the po=
lish maybe one day next week<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> (Tues-Sat)?<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> Just let me know what day woul=
d suit you<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> Tim.<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 13:34, Joseph wr=
ote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim, thank you and Phil a =
thousand times for today. Say, I<br>
>>>>>>>>> forgot<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> to<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> grab this, but I have an o=
fficial Lowden gigbag that fits<br>
>>>>>>> either<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> of<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> the guitars I brought to y=
ou. If you'd like that, it's<br>
>>>>> yours,<br>
>>>>>>>>> but<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> not<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> sure when next I'll be=
out that way. I don't know if that<br>
>>>>>>>>> courier<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> fellow who dropped off the=
guitar polish some weeks ago ever<br>
>>>>>>>>> gets<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> over<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> here, but I'd be happy=
to give it to him to bring back to<br>
>>>>> you<br>
>>>>>>>>> all<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> it<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> we can coordinate a time; =
or on my next bus ride toward<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> Leamington, if<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> it's of interest. Just=
let me know and thank you again. Joe<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 11:=
48, <<a href=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello=
@expressmusic.co.uk</a>><br>
>>>>>>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> look forward to seeing=
in a while :-)<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim.<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 11:41, J=
oseph Romano wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Tim. It looks l=
ike the taxi will get me there right<br>
>>>>>>> around<br>
>>>>>>>>> 1<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> o=E2=80=99clock as=
it happens. So I=E2=80=99ll see you in a little<br>
>>>>> bit,<br>
>>>>>>>>> and<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> thank you<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> very much for taki=
ng time to see me today.<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Joe<br>
<br>
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