Over the years of reading C & F, I’ve seen many people ask who bought this or that high end flute on ebay or at an auction and then someone post with a simple smile. Made me jealous. So when the boxwood Wilkes came up, I bought it, not so much for the flute, but because I wanted to post a smile and finally be cool and one of the gang. But nobody asked. What a disappointment. Just hope the flute arrives safe and sound and provides me with lots of consolation.
Well, many congratulations - it looks like a stunner!
I’ll bite -
Ok, someone on here is keeping a secret longer than I could… who bought that beautiful Wilkes Boxwood on eBay?!?
First Jem makes me feel like 2Ks better and then a Canadian does me a nice turn. I love Canada. Who am I? I’m the guy who has covered your country for the U.S. Congress for the last 32 years–hence, “Libraryman.” Seriously. I even spent time as “Library of Parliament man” a few years back. But I’m retiring to relax and play. Did I mention I bought the Wilkes?
Yes, yes, we all hate you to bits.
you beat me to the punch, for sure. that is a one of a kind flute. i hope it sounds as good as it looks! (and since it’s a Wilkes, I’m sure it does : )
cheers,
eric
So where are the pics!!!
i don’t think he has it yet? i don’t know how it was shipped, but these things take time…
Pics still on eBay (Use View Description of ended item), although Bil’s off-eBay pics page is gone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320675504961
Oh, my. That is one beautiful flute. And the price is right, too.
I think you’re in the gang