Martin
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Post by Martin on Dec 18, 2007 14:44:05 GMT
Come on folks, the painting is worth much more than that.  Richard  Hi Richard I wouldn't be too worried yet. The real bidding (when sleeves are rolled up!) won't start until an hour or two before the end. In fact as this will be at 5.00pm on Christmas Day we might see some high bids fuelled by excess Christmas pudding and cheer!  Happy Xmas Martin |
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Post by roger on Dec 22, 2007 23:51:43 GMT
There have been several more bids for Paul's painting today. The current bid stands at £410 pounds! Roger |
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Post by grant on Dec 23, 2007 0:36:27 GMT
There have been several more bids for Paul's painting today. The current bid stands at £410 pounds! Roger Hello Roger Did you realise that there are two threads for this? I spotted it when I saw your post and thought "Huh, Roger isn't reading his own forum!" but when I looked through THIS thread I couldn't find my post. That's because its HERE. Seems Paul may have inadvertantly started two separate threads! Some merging required perhaps?  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by roger on Dec 23, 2007 0:46:02 GMT
Hi Grant,
Yes, I am aware that Paul started two separate threads. As he has kindly agreed to donate part of the proceeds to UNICEF, I feel that this thread is where we should continue any further discussion. However, not everyone reads every board so I am happy to leave the other one unlocked for the duration of the sale on Ebay.
To my eternal frustration, it is not technically possible to merge threads other than with a series of quotes which I don't really like doing.
Roger
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Post by grant on Dec 23, 2007 0:58:14 GMT
Thanks Roger I hadn't spotted that they were in different sections - just got confused ( it doesn't take much! ) when I couldn't find my post in this thread. Night night! Grant |
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Post by Richard on Dec 23, 2007 9:07:10 GMT
Hello Grant and Roger! I also noticed Paul started two threads, but I felt his painting deserved a place in both sections. Most of the posts have been made in this thread, so we could probably lock the other one eventually, giving a link to this one, but there's no rush. Best Wishes, Richard |
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Post by roger on Dec 23, 2007 9:46:44 GMT
Exactly so, Richard. This is one occasion when a duplicate thread could be beneficial to UNICEF but, as you say, we will lock the other thread shortly (perhaps a day or two) after the painting is sold.
Roger
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Post by roger on Dec 25, 2007 17:02:38 GMT
The winning bid, received in the last few minutes, was for £510. Well done, Paul!  Roger |
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Post by Martin on Dec 25, 2007 18:08:47 GMT
Well done Paul, I am sure you are delighted.
Also, that should be £170 for "Bikes for Ghana" - Hayley will be thrilled.
Best wishes
Martin
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Post by Andrew on Dec 26, 2007 0:10:52 GMT
Hi Paul, I think you will probably have read my comments about your painting within the other "PAINTING signed by Hayley" thread within the "Miscellaneous" board, but here are my comments again... |
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Post by Richard on Dec 26, 2007 11:38:10 GMT
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Post by Stephany on Dec 26, 2007 15:46:26 GMT
Well-done Paul and thank you to the bidders.  Hayley will certainly be delighted! Stephany |
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Post by crystalpaul on Dec 26, 2007 20:23:25 GMT
Hi All, as you know the auction went well, it was sold to a bidder in Australia for £510. So the painting will be travelling around the world! As soon as the money is cleared in my account (the bidder will pay on monday and will take 7 days to clear I think) then I will donate £170 to Bikes For Ghana...hopefully I will get an acknowledgement from the charity that I can post as a link on here to show the money went through ok.
Thanks again to all of you for your many kind words about my painting and I wish you all a very proseprous 2008
Paul
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Post by grant on Dec 26, 2007 20:33:49 GMT
Hi All, as you know the auction went well, it was sold to a bidder in Australia for £510. So the painting will be travelling around the world! As soon as the money is cleared in my account (the bidder will pay on monday and will take 7 days to clear I think) then I will donate £170 to Bikes For Ghana...hopefully I will get an acknowledgement from the charity that I can post as a link on here to show the money went through ok. Thanks again to all of you for your many kind words about my painting and I wish you all a very proseprous 2008 Paul Hi Paul Very well done with the auction - I think the winner has got a bargain and I hope he/she is pleased with their purchase. Incidentally, I have made several small donations to "Bikes For Ghana" and have always had an Email confirmation. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by roger on Dec 26, 2007 22:09:00 GMT
Hi Paul,
Many thanks for confirming the exact amount raised and congratulations for achieving it. It is possible that Hayley will see this thread but, once you confirm to us that payment has been received and the donation made, I will ensure that the message reaches her.
Cheers,
Roger
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Your painting of Hayley is quite remarkable! 
