total loss....

[donald]

Steve......I'm speechless.....I just read this........So glad you are OK.   Check my pm....

[Mark A. Moore]

Unbelievabe . . . scary stuff.

Hang in there . . .

M.

[Steve Mayo]

thank every one for the kind words and support. we are ok but have nothing at the moment.
i can't even think right now. but i wanted to say thank you all. it helps.......

[GLarson432]

I want to follow up on a post earlier in this discussion.  While this is low on Steve's priority list right now, I'm sure, we should begin collecting Beach Boys' music to replace what was lost.  Original boots, if any, are gone forever of course.  Official music can be replaced over time.  Hopefully we can help.

My life is too hectic right now and I'm too unorganized to be efficient but is there anyone out there (in the States makes sense) that would be willing to coordinate such a collection of material that could, ultimately, be forwarded on to Steve when the time is right?  Someone that would keep track of what's in hand and what isn't so that he doesn't have 14 versions of Anthology but nothing of the 8 discs of PS SOT/Unsurpassed Masters?  Someone with the time and gumption to take on such a project?  These could be collected and then forwarded when the time is right for Steve.

Of course, DVD materials, legal or otherwise, would be welcomed by the recipient I'm sure.

G

[smile-holland]

It'd be an honor and a pleasure to help you rebuild that Beach Boys collection if we can get an address to send to.  Maybe we can get some kind of pushpinned thread here going with an inventory of what's been sent- and a moderator or a volunteer can hold it for delivery.

Surfer Joe has a good idea with us all pitching in. I think we all could help you out when you need it.  Hopefully the moderators won't censor us to much considering the circumstances.

I want to follow up on a post earlier in this discussion.  While this is low on Steve's priority list right now, I'm sure, we should begin collecting Beach Boys' music to replace what was lost.  Original boots, if any, are gone forever of course.  Official music can be replaced over time.  Hopefully we can help.

My life is too hectic right now and I'm too unorganized to be efficient but is there anyone out there (in the States makes sense) that would be willing to coordinate such a collection of material that could, ultimately, be forwarded on to Steve when the time is right?  Someone that would keep track of what's in hand and what isn't so that he doesn't have 14 versions of Anthology but nothing of the 8 discs of PS SOT/Unsurpassed Masters?  Someone with the time and gumption to take on such a project?  These could be collected and then forwarded when the time is right for Steve.

Like MBE, Surfer Joe, Jay and GLarson, I'm playing with this idea (these ideas) as well. Will get back on it, so hold these thoughts!

[donald]

Maybe we could each pick a recording or group of recordings.  One could do the first half of SOT, one the second half, one could do Get the Boot, etc.  How we get them to him is another question.  This is delicate due to the underground nature of the material.  Needs to be organized through a series of pms. I live fairly close to Steve and could actually hand deliver discs.  I have some material actually provided to me by Steve and some from GL and some others I could share.    There are, of course, ways to electronically send music files.

Mrs. Mayo was heavy into Michael Bolten as I recall and I'll bet she would enjoy some of that if anyone has some.

Just damn near impossible to imagine where to start helping someone who has lost everything. 

[Eric Aniversario]

How horrible.  I'm very sorry to hear this.  I will be praying for your situation.  If you PM me your address, I can send you some stuff.  Small consolation, I know, but I hope it will help cheer you up during this difficult time.

[metal flake paint]

I'm very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[b00ts]

Count me in, as well. I'll be happy to throw in some money or vinyl records.

[TonyW]

Man, that is so horrible ... sorry to hear of your troubles Steve.

I have double ups of some books that I'd happily donate to the cause.

[adamghost]

What a horrible thing to have happen.  I know a little about random horrible stuff hitting your family out of the blue, and I just can't imagine this.

Count me in to help out however I can.  I have a few things I could pass on.

[petsite]

This just makes me physically hurt reading this. What a horrible thing to happen. Its great that you are ok. Things can be replaced (mostly) but people certainly can't. But when the shock wears off, it will be awful that some of your memories are gone. Having had to evacuate several times for hurricanes, I leave alot here at my house. But my BB/BW CDs and tapes all go into three rubbermaid bins and make the trip with me. I would be lost without them.

Keep us updated!

Bob

[matt-zeus]

Horrendous chain of events, but at least you are alive. I can certainly pitch in with everyone else on the music front.