Do Alembic Series basses float?

[dela217]

I am sure that you have heard the news about Hurricane Katrina.  Being that my family is from New Orleans, we had to get out.  Most of my family are safe.  I am in Memphis, Tn.  The rest of my family are scattered throughout the south.  But I have heard that my brother is in the attic of his home awaiting rescue and my mother is missing.  I don't know why I am posting this, but I am hoping it will make me feel beter.  
 
Pray for the victims.
 
Yes, my Alembics are in about 15 feet of water as I am typing this.
 
Michael
 
(Message edited by dela217 on August 30, 2005)

[keith_h]

I hope things work out for your family and that your mothers disappearance is just the result of the aftermath confusion.  
I have been through a couple of hurricanes myself and know how upsetting the can be.
 
Your in our thoughts.  
 
Keith

[kenbass4]

Michael,
 
I was worried about you with the advance of Katrina, and my son, who is in the Airforce studying meterology...at Keesler AFB in Biloxi. We got word from him this morning that he's OK, but I know there are many that are not as fortunate. Our prayers are with you and yours for a safe return.
 
Ken (TEO)

[dadabass2001]

Michael,
My prayers are with you and your family also. I hope your news improves in all things that matter.
Mike

[bob]

Thanks for posting, Michael, I started worrying for you over the weekend. We'll be looking forward to better news.
-Bob

[lbpesq]

Michael:
 
Here's some good vibes from the left coast.  Judging from the title you picked for this thread, you haven't lost your sense of humor.  I hope you haven't lost anything else, either.  Now go out and buy a gallon of lemon oil for when you get those Alembics back.
 
Bill, tgo

[palembic]

Also thoughts of support from this side of the pond. To you BroMichael and all those people living in the area.
 
Paul TOBO

[staemius]

Ugh - best wishes!  Keep us posted.

[mica]

Michael,
 
Thanks for checking in with us. We're relieved to hear you are personally safe and sound, and hope all goes as well with the most important thing, your family.  
 
Float? Not sure, but we did have a Series I travel down the Hudson River for three days in its case after a flood. The electronics still worked when we plugged it in! But the fingerboard had to be replaced, the bass had to dry out for a month and we did have to chuck the very smelly case.

[hollis]

Here's some more thoughts of safety for you and your family.

[David Houck]

Hi Michael; I'm glad to hear from you.  I knew there was no way all the instruments were going in the car with you, and I figured they were under water when I saw the news on the internet this morning.  I hope you hear from your mother soon; and I hope your brother is ok.  Take care.

[mikedm]

Michael,
 
Best wishes and prayers for you and your family. I hope you hear some good news soon, please let us know.
 
Mike

[j_gary]

Hi Michael,
             When I saw the title of your thread I thought OH NO! Once you mentioned your families struggle, a floating Alembic is no big deal. Best wishes to you and your kin folk.

[kilowatt]

Michael,
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.Please keep your spirits up and try to keep us posted whenever possible.
 
Pete

[811952]

Michael,
Ditto what everyone else has said.  When I saw it on the news this morning, you were actually the first person I thought of and I'm glad you're on dry land.  I hope you ALL are back together safe, warm and dry very soon.  Let the Elves worry about the basses later.
John