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    Thumbs up Happy 10th Anniversary to the BBS Collectors Section

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    As it says. It is ten years ago today that Baz kick-started what within just a few weeks would become the very best air gun collectors section anywhere on the wibbly-wobbly inerweb -- our very own BBS Collectable Airguns section ( link to sticky containing a link to all the threads ever posted in this section, here: http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....ction-Listings ) ... Thank you to Ed @ Ramsbottom's (the AG BBS sponsor), and all the Mods and admin, past and present ( ), who have helped make this section the success it truly is. Atb: Gareth W-B.
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    Indeed Gareth and the best section on the BBS - Gentlemans corner - where the only things raised are glasses to the lovely workmanship and quality of guns made by craftsmen from bygone days - proven by their ability to still provide satisfaction to their present 'keepers' so long after they were manufactured.
    Long may that situation remain.
    Those of us who are lucky to own such masterpieces - know they are far more than just wood and steel - they have souls!

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    I think you just gave yourself a round of applause, Gareth. (Richly deserved if so - you and now Mick have nurtured the great spirit of the place to perfection.)

    Is it really a decade? I remember it as if it was yesterday! Good for Baz for giving in to our nagging. anyway. As you say, a brilliant section, since much imitated, and a real asset to the hobby of collecting airguns due to the range of members and the incredible resource their knowledge and collections represent.

    Here's to another 10 years, and another...
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    Bump! - because it's worth it!

    Happy Birthday to 'Gentlemans Corner'!

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    Indeed,just about the most pleasurable place to be on the whole of the WWW!

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    Yep, who knows,in another 10 years we may even be able to have pictures!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Airsporterman View Post
    Bump! - because it's worth it!

    Happy Birthday to 'Gentlemans Corner'!

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    I'll second that !!!!!

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    It feels much older

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post

    I think you just gave yourself a round of applause, Gareth. (Richly deserved if so - you and now Mick have nurtured the great spirit of the place to perfection.)
    Fanx Lucky Bump Man.

    Quote Originally Posted by mrto View Post

    Indeed, just about the most pleasurable place to be on the whole of the WWW!
    Never has a truer truism been uttered ( ) ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark D View Post

    Yep, who knows, in another 10 years we may even be able to have pictures!
    LOL.

    Quote Originally Posted by gingernut View Post

    It feels much older
    Ahem ... and so do I -- ten years older.

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    Happy birthday to Gentlemans Corner, it's always a pleasure to visit.
    Good deals with these members

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    From a newer member, appreciate all the effort that went into this area. Being new to the hobby it's been a awesome place to explore with much helpful information and expertise exchanged. Congratulations on 10 years!!

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    Brilliant!!

    It's my favouritest bit of the forum!!


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    Cost me a fortune as well....

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    Quote Originally Posted by coburn View Post

    Cost me a fortune as well....
    LOL.
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    Great post and many thanks to all who have assisted me

    A well deserved compliment, which I thoroughly applaud.

    As another new member, many thanks to all those who have so kindly assisted me over the past month. I have entered a steep learning curve about the technical aspects of air weaponry.

    Moreover, the site and its enthusiasts have caused me to begin a rather worrying collection habit: two Webley Mk3s so far and - I hope - a 1922 Standard BSA next week, to be added to my existing 1939 Standard, now being serviced.

    I have further purchases in mind but I also intend to use my newly acquired rifles.

    Moreover, my enthusiasm has brought a friend into the collection habit: he too has bought a Mk3 and is looking to purchase a 1920s Standard BSA.

    We need collectors, so as to keep this magnificent heritage alive for future generations.

    I have also found there to be rather a lot of closet collectors on the main site - one has merely to mention an FWB Sport or Original 45 and they all appear out from the ether.

    I hope there are some collectors' events; I would be keen to attend and meet fellow enthusiasts.

    Rgds to all
    Andrew.

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