by Tone » Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:36 am
Hi All
I've just got back from the Reading gig - somewhat earllier than anticipated because about 10.30pm the fire alarm went off! There was no sign of a fire but, of course, the venue had to be evacuated. There was no panic and everyone congregated in the car park. The gig was already behind schedule so I guessed it would be abandoned and I came home: the fire brigade arrived just as I was leaving.
It was a great shame as it had been a successful and entertaining event. The two signed guitars were auctioned for over £1000 each (£1100 for the Strat and £1075 for the Burns Marquee, I think) but what put the icing on the cake for me was that I won the auction for the 50th Anniversary prototype strap. I gather one of our members from Scotland had put in a telephone bid but it wasn't enough (so, very sorry, Alan!)
Cheers.
Tony