Ann is away until Thursday night, just in case you're wondering why she's not replying. Hopefully she'll tell us then.

That is very kind of you, Boo. Thank you.

Steve

I'm BACH, I'm BACH! (another awful joke, I'm sorry!) Actually Nat, you were very close to being in there. There were many people tied for fifth position including Nat, but I couldn't possibly put 8 people up there, So the fifth person up there was decided on by making it a football score system whereby when the vote is a first choice nominee, the person will get 5 points and if he/she was a fifth choice nominee, the person gets 1 point.
I won't tell you how many votes or points the top five people up there got yet because I don't want that to influence the way people will vote. I'll let you know when the poll is closed But the other nominees were..

No of votes
Saxlover 4
shboa 4
Nicki_flute 4
Elidatrading 4
AmandaL 3
kenm 2
Car Expert 2
bagpuss 2
Oboist 2
chocolatedog 2
katyjay 2
AP 2
YAP 1
elmo 1
subatomic star 1
noodle 1
Semele 1
Gae 1
Trebor 1
Wobby 1
violin-ann 1
Hammerklavier 1
Louise 1
zauberfagott 1
neil.clarinet 1

Phew, that was a HUGE no. of people for that award. And thanks also to the person who voted for me
Not to worry Steve, you're not the only one!

I second that Steve - I finally got the chance to listen, and WOW, fabulous - I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally enjoyed that.

*blush* *blush* *blush* *blush*

I got 4 votes! But I don't think a lot of my posts are that useful. *blushes* Thankyou whoever voted me.

Who nominated me?

I think you mean

*grin*

Seriously though - was so good! Am deeply impressed.

Tinkleing The Ivories did.

What's the next category

Yeh steve you rock! My brass teachers called steve and he's amazing - must be the name steve. Maybe i'll change my name........

It's the Thread We Learnt Most From, this time person and thread title, please! Where's your recording?? Am waiting to hear it on YAP's server.

Rightho who do I pm with that?

I'll have to do it later tonight before I go

Recording - NOPE!

Hey NOT YET, Nat! This nomination only begins Midnight on Sunday. Unless of course you are going on holiday and won't be back till it's over, then it's ok to pm me before you leave with your nominations.
And why nope? I'm sure you are not that bad.

I know but I am going on holiday,that is why I asked!

I said so!

Ok! Then you have my permission to pm me your votes.
Aha.. but only ONE of you says so. I'm sure at least TEN of us on the forums say otherwise!

Nat, it can't possibly be worse than the clarinet piece I just sent YAP!!! lol... I'm rubbish!

You're rubbish but get distinctions in exams?!

I've never even TAKEN a clarinet exam... so... lol... honestly, I think the recording is actually a little flattering to my clarinet ability!

You don't have to take an exam to be good!

True, lol, but it doesn't hurt to 1) have had some lessons 2) have practised more than once a year 3) have some idea what you are doing. None of which apply to me!

I need to try and record some non-copyright stuff you you guys to have a giggle at...

That's quite easy, given the no. of instruments you haven't learnt yet!
I think any other instrument would send people into fits. Like if I'd played the french horn. I'd never played a wind instrument or brass in my life.

Ok! Voting for this category is closed now! Congratulations Sarah! Obviously you've helped a lot of people. And Maggiemay pm-ed me to ask me to help her relay her congratulations just before she went on holiday as well!

Congratulations, Sarah! Well-deserved.

Thanks - darn, where's that blushing smilie again?! Thanks guys, I'm really touched and amazed, I was pretty chuffed to make it ONTO the list, never expected to be voted top... thank you all! *blush* *veryhappy and chuffed smile*

Can we create a thread where we can see all the winners of the different categories?

Well done Sarah, you really deserve it.

Wow that was close!!!! Well done everybody. You did well to be nominated.

Well done everyone!

Another job for a certain "Very Busy Man" perhaps?!

Hear, hear! Well done, Sarah.

I know it's horribly cliched but everyone voted onto the list is a winner and has helped different people in different ways so well done everyone.

Yes, well done Sarah, and well done everyone .

It's here Sarah! Well you deserve it, you really do try to help everyone who posts questions.
Oh and the 'Very Busy Man' will be back Thursday! And the Very Busy Assistant will write him a long PM informing him of the most recent events. Don't be surprised to see a new thread every week reminding people of the winners of all the different categories!

WHAT??????? More lists????!

Hope not! But you know his style

I originally thought I was coming back on Thursday, but I ended up coming back yesterday. But yes, I definetley need a PM. I'm getting confuzzledified!

Car Expert

Ok well people were forgetting who won what and by how many votes, so I started a thread, "the Awards So Far.." by which you could see the outcome of the polls so far. That thread will tell you. Any more questions?