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Thank you again, safely received. Joe
On Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 15:22, <hello@expressmusic.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi Joe,
>
> That is all paid now. Thanks again.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Harriet
> Express Music
>
> On 2026-04-23 15:19, Joseph Romano wrote:
> > Thank you Harriet. Please let me know if anything else needed. Joe
> >
> > On 23 Apr 2026, at 15:10, hello@expressmusic.co.uk wrote:
> >
> > =EF=BB=BFHi Joe,
> >
> > Tim is back here now with the guitars. We value the uke at =C2=A360 if =
that
> > 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 =
ukulele
> >> 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 =
pick 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 kn=
ow 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 =
more
> >>>> 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 o=
ffer
> >>>> 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">Thank you again, safely received. 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 15:22, <<a href=3D"mai=
lto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br></=
div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;bor=
der-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,20=
4);padding-left:1ex">Hi Joe,<br>
<br>
That is all paid now. Thanks again.<br>
<br>
Kind Regards,<br>
Harriet<br>
Express Music<br>
<br>
On 2026-04-23 15:19, Joseph Romano wrote:<br>
> Thank you Harriet. Please let me know if anything else needed. Joe<br>
> <br>
> On 23 Apr 2026, at 15:10, <a href=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" =
target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a> wrote:<br>
> <br>
> =EF=BB=BFHi 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 <=
br>
> the 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 w=
hen <br>
>> you are able to transfer the payment. Thank you so much.<br>
>> Joe<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>
>> =EF=BB=BFOk Joe, Tim will pop and collect it from you in the next =
half an <br>
>> hour. If you can send us your bank details we can get the payment =
set <br>
>> up ready for when we get it back here : )<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 y=
ou can pick it up this <br>
>>> afternoon just let me know what time you think you might be ar=
ound. I <br>
>>> believe you know where I live but if you need a reminder, let =
me <br>
>>> know. Also, I would prefer a bank transfer because I don=E2=80=
=99t know what <br>
>>> I would do with so much cash. And I can call you up with that =
if you <br>
>>> like or just just let me know what works best. Thanks so much.=
I <br>
>>> really appreciate it. I will put the guitar in a case. Talk so=
on.<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 collec=
t it <br>
>>> from you this afternoon? We can transfer the money or bring yo=
u cash, <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 nec=
k 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 clean=
er all <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 u=
p perhaps?<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@expressm=
usic.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 =
there <br>
>>>> gathering dust. With it being all Mahogany and slotted hea=
dstock, it <br>
>>>> does limit the appeal to most players.<br>
>>>> We think a realistic retail list price is around =C2=A3250=
0. We are more <br>
>>>> than happy to list the guitar on your behalf and once sold=
would <br>
>>>> return you =C2=A32000ish. For an outright simple cash buy =
we would offer <br>
>>>> you =C2=A31500.<br>
>>>> A collection can be arranged no problem at all. Have a pon=
der and <br>
>>>> let 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 a=
m wondering <br>
>>>>> if<br>
>>>>> you might be interested in selling for me/buying the D=
ust Bowl <br>
>>>>> 000-s,<br>
>>>>> all mahogany, that I got from you in October. I know i=
t hasn't been<br>
>>>>> long, but I find I don't play it much, though it&#=
39;s a nice enough<br>
>>>>> guitar. I find I just don't get along with that fa=
t neck, 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=
think it's in<br>
>>>>> basically the condition it was when I got it from you =
and I just <br>
>>>>> put<br>
>>>>> some new strings on yesterday to see if that would hel=
p my <br>
>>>>> interest,<br>
>>>>> but no luck. I would be happy to sell it to you outrig=
ht, or put it <br>
>>>>> on<br>
>>>>> consignment there, but I'd ask it be priced to sel=
l soon. Or you <br>
>>>>> could<br>
>>>>> buy it, I'm sure I'd be happy with a reasonabl=
e offer,=C2=A0 and price <br>
>>>>> as<br>
>>>>> you like. I have been debating for weeks about this, b=
ut I keep<br>
>>>>> landing the same place. Maybe I just had enough guitar=
s already. 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 dow=
n 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:he=
llo@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.co.uk</a>> =
wrote:<br>
>>>>>> Hi Joe,<br>
>>>>>> Yes that makes perfect sense, it's quite commo=
n, so no problem <br>
>>>>>> just<br>
>>>>>> let<br>
>>>>>> us know if you feel it needs any adjustment and we=
should 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=
quite a lot the<br>
>>>>>> past<br>
>>>>>>> few days, I think it is acclimatising to our h=
ouse, and, for<br>
>>>>>> whatever<br>
>>>>>>> reason, did not feel as stiff today. Seriously=
! So, I think I <br>
>>>>>>> will<br>
>>>>>>> leave as is for now,=C2=A0 and if it still fee=
ls too high down the<br>
>>>>>> road, I<br>
>>>>>>> can bring it to you one afternoon and you coul=
d shave the saddle <br>
>>>>>>> a<br>
>>>>>>> bit. But, it's not feeling too bad right n=
ow and I wonder if<br>
>>>>>> that's<br>
>>>>>>> just the new environment, playing it, or whate=
ver. It's a very<br>
>>>>>> nice<br>
>>>>>>> guitar. Does what I say make sense, or am I ha=
llucinating?<br>
>>>>>>> _I will still see you, though, on Wednesday mo=
rning as we<br>
>>>>>> discussed<br>
>>>>>>> (tomorrow-15 October) for you to take that Low=
den gig bag, <br>
>>>>>>> because<br>
>>>>>> it<br>
>>>>>>> would be nice if you all could use it. See you=
then. _<br>
>>>>>>> Joe<br>
>>>>>>> On Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 14:14, <<a href=3D"m=
ailto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusic.co.uk<=
/a>> 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=
pull off drive, you can<br>
>>>>>>>> park<br>
>>>>>>>>> there, I am sure for the few minutes i=
t will take, as she <br>
>>>>>>>>> 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 <br>
>>>>>>>>> offering<br>
>>>>>>>> to do<br>
>>>>>>>>> that. I'll see you Wednesday, and =
email 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 h=
ref=3D"mailto:hello@expressmusic.co.uk" target=3D"_blank">hello@expressmusi=
c.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>> Ok Wednesday it is I would say 10-=
10.30ish 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 volunteer on Tuesday<br>
>>>>>> mornings,<br>
>>>>>>>> so<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> Wednesday would be the first o=
ne that works if that suits <br>
>>>>>>>>>>> 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 d=
irectly opposite the bus<br>
>>>>>> shelter,<br>
>>>>>>>>>> but no<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> real place for parking, but I =
could run out with it if you<br>
>>>>>>>> wanted<br>
>>>>>>>>>> to<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> text when your close or just a=
rrange a time. But, that's very<br>
>>>>>>>> nice<br>
>>>>>>>>>> of<br>
>>>>>>>>>>> you to offer, and I'm happ=
y for 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@exp=
ressmusic.co.uk</a>><br>
>>>>>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Joe, you are completely=
welcome, as always and yes, if <br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> you<br>
>>>>>>>>>> don't<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> need<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> the gig bag, I can swing b=
y on my way to work one morning<br>
>>>>>>>> between<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> 10-11am like I did with th=
e polish maybe one day next week<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> (Tues-Sat)?<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Just let me know what day =
would suit you<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim.<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 13:34, Josep=
h wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim, thank you and Phi=
l a thousand times for today. Say, I<br>
>>>>>>>>>> forgot<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> to<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> grab this, but I have =
an official Lowden gigbag that fits<br>
>>>>>>>> either<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> of<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> the guitars I brought =
to you. If you'd like that, it's<br>
>>>>>> yours,<br>
>>>>>>>>>> but<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> not<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> sure when next I'l=
l be out that way. I don't know if that<br>
>>>>>>>>>> courier<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> fellow who dropped off=
the guitar polish some weeks ago <br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> ever<br>
>>>>>>>>>> gets<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> over<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> here, but I'd be h=
appy to give it to him to bring back to<br>
>>>>>> you<br>
>>>>>>>>>> all<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>> it<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> we can coordinate a ti=
me; 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">h=
ello@expressmusic.co.uk</a>><br>
>>>>>>>> wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> look forward to se=
eing in a while :-)<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim.<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-10-10 11:4=
1, Joseph Romano wrote:<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Tim. It loo=
ks like the taxi will get me there right<br>
>>>>>>>> around<br>
>>>>>>>>>> 1<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> o=E2=80=99cloc=
k as it happens. So I=E2=80=99ll see you in a little<br>
>>>>>> bit,<br>
>>>>>>>>>> and<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> thank you<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> very much for =
taking time to see me today.<br>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Joe<br>
<br>
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