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Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 05, 2019, 18:22:29 PM
It's that time of the year again folks   :)

We are now in our seventh year with this and it's always been a success so I'm hope it will be again in 2019.

For new members the way it works is that I will randomly allocate each of the 40 runners with a number.

Members who want to participate simply pick the number(s) between 1 and 40 they want. Then just before the race, which takes place on Saturday 06 April I publish the list of the runners and the CBF member whose number corresponds to them.

The price of a horse this year is £ 8.00 (unless you want to make it something different    ;)) and the winner will receive a prize to the value of £ 20.00. Monies raised goes to the wonderful Calis Children's Charity. Ever the optimist, hopefully all the horses will be "sold" and if that's the case we can repeat the process with jockeys

It's not too early to pick your number - so book early to avoid disappointment.

Please help the children if you can.    :)
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: bewva on March 05, 2019, 21:21:49 PM
Hi John Count me in for a random number please, I have just lost a fiver on Fethiye Boy in the 6:00 at Wolverhampton. ???
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 05, 2019, 22:19:21 PM
23 is all yours bewva.

Thanks for getting us up and running   :)
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: steveb1 on March 05, 2019, 22:32:56 PM
Any one for me cheers
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 05, 2019, 22:53:13 PM
40 for you steveb1.

Thanks for your continued support.  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: swindsor on March 06, 2019, 08:43:36 AM
I'll take one please Highlander - please pick a number for me   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: strange on March 06, 2019, 09:18:53 AM
Pick any number for me as well please
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Debbie20 on March 06, 2019, 10:36:51 AM
What a great idea!

Please pick a number for me   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: phil5257 on March 06, 2019, 10:58:00 AM
Could I have 8 and 27 please. Thanks John.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 11:43:42 AM
swindsor - number 16 is all yours.

Many thanks for your support again.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 11:44:48 AM
strange - the present Mrs H chose 9 for you.

Many thanks for your support
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 11:45:58 AM
Debbie20 - you can have number 1

Thanks for helping the children.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 11:48:05 AM
phil5257 - always among the first to come forward and always with more than one number.

Thank you sir - 8 and 27 are yours
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: incir on March 06, 2019, 12:14:55 PM
May I have 14 please.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: trainer on March 06, 2019, 13:19:45 PM
pick a couple of numbers for me please H
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 13:48:11 PM
You most certainly can have 14 incur.

Many thanks.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 13:49:04 PM
Numbers 4 and 33 for you trainer.

Many thanks.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: bells on March 06, 2019, 14:56:05 PM
Choose one for me please H   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 15:58:11 PM
Hi bells - I thought I would go with your age so I guessed 25.

Very many thanks for your support.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: AOK on March 06, 2019, 16:42:34 PM
i'll take number '10' please H  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 16:46:25 PM
10 all yours AOK - many thanks for your continued support.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 06, 2019, 23:12:44 PM
Off to a splendid start thanks to those who have taken number(s) so far. Here are the numbers taken so far,

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hksn1fsT/sweep1.jpg)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 07, 2019, 19:07:46 PM
12 down 28 to go  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Stortman on March 08, 2019, 16:32:08 PM
Stick a couple on for me John - if possible 24 and 15 but any number will do to be honest!
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 08, 2019, 16:40:10 PM
That's very kind of you stortman and keeps things moving along - 24 and 15 are all yours
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 10, 2019, 19:20:32 PM
Still 26 numbers to chose from

(https://i.postimg.cc/rw4GD4Ns/sweepstake2.jpg)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 11, 2019, 18:33:57 PM
bells - your donation safely and gratefully received. Thank you for helping the children again.

Who else wants to join bells   :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 12, 2019, 11:29:10 AM
Debbie20 - I have replied to your email.

Numbers still to be taken  :)  :)  :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VkT9vksB/sweepstake2.jpg)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 12, 2019, 23:39:17 PM
Only 24 days to go before the big race.

So please chose a number(s) if you want to help under privileged children in an area we all love   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 13, 2019, 11:59:34 AM
Debbie20

Your donation safely and gratefully received.

Thanks so much for helping the kids.

Anyone else want to join Debbie   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: yakamoz on March 13, 2019, 21:23:12 PM
Hi Can I have 11 and 13 if poss. Thanks.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 13, 2019, 22:06:43 PM
You most certainly can have 11 and 13 yakamoz - thank you so much for your continued support

That keeps things moving along.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 14, 2019, 13:38:45 PM
Forgive me yakamoz but have you sent money via paypal ?
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: yakamoz on March 14, 2019, 18:32:45 PM
Yes. Let me know if that's a problem.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: yakamoz on March 14, 2019, 18:34:54 PM
Should have said from Yakamoz but just said Liz. Sorry.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 14, 2019, 18:36:30 PM
Absolutely no problem, yakamoz

Thank you so much for your generous donation.

Let's up the remaining numbers are taken   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 15, 2019, 14:00:06 PM
Here are the remaining numbers - please help the kids if you can.  :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FHwDJDX9/sweepstake3.jpg)

Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 16, 2019, 18:09:09 PM
steveb1 - your generous donation safely received.

I'm still looking for others to join in   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 17, 2019, 15:28:55 PM
bewva - your generous donation also gratefully received.

I confess to getting a little nervous that I won't be able to have all the numbers taken.
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: steveb1 on March 17, 2019, 17:05:35 PM
You can only do you your best . Which I think you do every time . With all the members on cbf I’m amazed your not on your 2nd card by know . Let’s hope
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: swindsor on March 18, 2019, 08:11:52 AM
I'll take another number Highlander   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 18, 2019, 11:28:11 AM
That's extremely kind swindsor - number 23 is all yours.

And your generous donation safely and gratefully received   :).
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 18, 2019, 11:28:50 AM
AOK - your generous donation also gratefully received - many thanks.   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 18, 2019, 19:56:03 PM
phil5257 - your generous donation gratefully received - thanks for your support.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 18, 2019, 19:58:05 PM
23 numbers still to choose from.

Go on fill your boots up    :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: trainer on March 19, 2019, 16:47:29 PM
H sent you some money
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 19, 2019, 22:09:39 PM
Hi trainer - may I ask be what method.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 19, 2019, 22:11:12 PM
stortman - my apologies I have just this minute noticed your generous donation in my account.

Thank you so much for helping the kids.    :)   :)
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 19, 2019, 22:34:49 PM
Hi trainer - may I ask be what method.


Note to self - proof read before posting  :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: trainer on March 20, 2019, 20:22:07 PM
in to your bank
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 20, 2019, 20:37:45 PM
in to your bank

Thanks trainer - I will check again.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 20, 2019, 20:44:45 PM
My apologies I should have remember from previous donations if it's from initials MB.

If so - very many thanks for your always generous donation.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 21, 2019, 13:26:29 PM
Big race day is fast approaching.

Are there any members (who have not already kindly taken a number) who would like to help under privileged children.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: trainer on March 21, 2019, 17:46:41 PM
Beverley Martin
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 21, 2019, 19:55:52 PM
Beverley Martin

PM sent.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 23, 2019, 18:09:29 PM
I am hoping to catch some weekend visitors to the site who are willing to take number(s) and help the kids.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hJ9MX7WZ/sweeostake4.jpg)

Sorry the pic doesn't appear to expand when clicked.
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Liz 101 on March 25, 2019, 20:22:22 PM
John

If 19's still available, I'll take it, otherwise, please pick something else at random
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 26, 2019, 10:14:00 AM
Thanks liz101 19 is still available along with 22 others sadly.

It's not looking good for having all the numbers taken this year which will be a big disappointment :(.

Perhaps members who enjoy the Forum and haven't taken a number(s) yet will consider helping the children,
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: bewva on March 26, 2019, 19:59:21 PM
Bump
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Liz 101 on March 27, 2019, 10:00:24 AM
Hi John

Have sent money to your bank today

Best regards

Liz
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: IanK on March 27, 2019, 11:06:11 AM
H,

give me 2 at random.

Ian
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Stortman on March 27, 2019, 12:13:34 PM
Highlander. Mrs Stortman would like some of the Grand National action and would like 2 numbers please - any 2 random ones will do.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 27, 2019, 14:27:59 PM
liz101 - your generous donation gratefully received.   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 27, 2019, 14:29:02 PM
ianK - a loyal supporter - I have given you 6 and 30     :)

Many thanks
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 27, 2019, 14:31:33 PM
stortman - please thank mrs stortman for me.


She has numbers 18 and 38
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 28, 2019, 15:53:01 PM
A bit of a boost yesterday from regular supporters and even a non Forum member (if I am not doing Mrs stortman an injustice)

Still 18 numbers still to choose from and time is getting short

(https://i.postimg.cc/QtM7Kydv/sweepstake4.jpg)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Dennis Vint on March 29, 2019, 11:10:36 AM
Hi John

Please allocate two numbers for me.  I've sent a payment to your bank using the details which I used previously.  Dennis
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 29, 2019, 11:41:23 AM
That's very kind Dennis and keeps things moving along.

The present Mrs H chose numbers 3 and 31.

My internet banking is down at present but I will check as soon as I can

Many thanks for helping the kids again
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 29, 2019, 13:58:13 PM
Hi John

Please allocate two numbers for me.  I've sent a payment to your bank using the details which I used previously.  Dennis

Generous donation safely and gratefully received.   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 29, 2019, 20:04:39 PM
With only 8 days left until the race there are still 16 numbers to choose from as follows:

2  5  7  12  17  20  21  22  26  28  29  32  34  35  36  37
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on March 31, 2019, 13:36:33 PM
Still the same numbers to choose from and all for a very good cause.

2  5  7  12  17  20  21  22  26  28  29  32  34  35  36  37
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 01, 2019, 13:55:17 PM
Only FIVE days to go.

Please help if you can.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Pi55y on April 01, 2019, 19:29:45 PM
Number 22 please H
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 01, 2019, 20:10:08 PM
Thanks pi55y - that's very kind 22 is all yours
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 02, 2019, 09:54:44 AM
Please click on to enlarge - 25 down 15 to go    :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/47cLwQ18/sweepstake6.jpg)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 02, 2019, 20:19:20 PM
Did I mention that there are still 15 numberd to choose from.  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 03, 2019, 09:29:24 AM
Pick a number, any number   :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/47cLwQ18/sweepstake6.jpg)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 03, 2019, 18:14:15 PM
Pi55y - your donation safely and gratefully received.  :)

Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 03, 2019, 21:05:09 PM
At the moment we have 15 non-runners.

Can you help reduce that number.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 04, 2019, 12:52:53 PM
I'm going to keep trying.....

Still these numbers to choose from and all for a very good cause.

2  5  7  12  17  20  21  26  28  29  32  34  35  36  37
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: jan deli on April 04, 2019, 13:23:17 PM
i’ll take number 12 please if you can remind me how much and where to send the money to.
thank you.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 04, 2019, 14:03:57 PM
That's great jan deli - thanks so much for helping the kids.

£ 8.00 for the horse via my paypal if you can. If not please let me know.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: mikeandpat on April 04, 2019, 16:47:44 PM
Can we have number 7 please,
Thanks
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 04, 2019, 18:36:30 PM
You most certainly can have number 7 mikeandpat.

Thank you  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 05, 2019, 09:36:59 AM
Last chance to give a little back to the area we all love. If you can help then please choosde from one of these numbers

2  5  17  20  21  26  28  29  32  34  35  36  37
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Fran on April 05, 2019, 10:19:28 AM
I’ll have no.21


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Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 05, 2019, 11:56:20 AM
Thanks fran that's very kind. Number 21 is all yours.
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: steveb1 on April 05, 2019, 15:23:22 PM
Come on roll up only 13 no’s to go . Isn’t 13 unlucky ok I will have another one then . Roll up only 12 no’s to go
(Any no John )

Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 05, 2019, 18:57:25 PM
Thanks steveb1 - the present chose 35 for you  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Diverbaz 1 on April 05, 2019, 19:09:10 PM


I'll take number 32 John.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 05, 2019, 19:17:51 PM
Thanks Baz - much appreciated.   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 05, 2019, 19:46:15 PM
fran - your donation gratefully received   :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 06, 2019, 10:18:21 AM
I'll keep this open until 1:00 o'clock today.

If you enjoy the forum and/or have received useful free information please consider joining in  :) .

These are the ten numbers left

2  5  17  20  26  28  29  34  36  37
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 06, 2019, 12:13:53 PM
mikeandpat - your generous donation safely and gratefully received.

Many thanks for helping the 3C's help the children
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 06, 2019, 14:32:23 PM
So here is how the line up turned out. Good luck to all and many thanks for taking part.     :)    :)    :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VkMBKWzq/runners.jpg)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 06, 2019, 17:30:29 PM
And the winner i........yakamoz


Congratulations   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 06, 2019, 20:25:46 PM
steveb1 - your second generous donation gratefully received.  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 08, 2019, 20:21:40 PM
I appear to have omitted to thank mrs stortman for her generous donation which arrived sometime ago.

So thank you mrs stortman   :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Diverbaz 1 on April 09, 2019, 11:51:21 AM



And my number 32 got translated to number 14????????
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 09, 2019, 13:05:52 PM

Members who want to participate simply pick the number(s) between 1 and 40 they want. Then just before the race, which takes place on Saturday 06 April I publish the list of the runners and the CBF member whose number corresponds to them.


Apologies Baz I thought I had explained it  :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Diverbaz 1 on April 09, 2019, 18:10:30 PM

Sorry John, I know it is of no consequence, but I don't understand how my picked number of 32 became 14.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Fran on April 09, 2019, 18:32:35 PM
You pick a number and they are randomly allocated to the runners, otherwise everyone would pick the favourite. If you think this ones confusing wait for the advent calendar


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Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: jan deli on April 10, 2019, 18:36:30 PM
On this occasion it was pointless picking a number, you just needed names for you to allocate a horse too.All the fund raising you do goes to good causes which is the main reason, but after questioning the advent calendar system it could do with a little tweaking this year.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 11, 2019, 21:07:35 PM
jan deli - your donation safely received.

Many thanks for taking part and helping the kids  :)
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: IanK on April 14, 2019, 17:49:32 PM
H,

payment just sent (been away for a couple of weeks).

Ian
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 14, 2019, 20:19:59 PM
Absolutely no problem - I am always grateful for your generous support   :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 14, 2019, 20:22:19 PM
Just to let everyone know that I am just waiting to hear from yakamoz before wrapping up this year's sweep stake.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: yakamoz on April 15, 2019, 11:43:06 AM
Just read that I won. Any prize can be donated to children's charity. Thanks.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 15, 2019, 11:52:42 AM
That's very kind yakamoz - thank you so much for your donation and for helping the kids  :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: yakamoz on April 15, 2019, 13:46:57 PM
Just read that I won. Any prize can be donated to children's charity. Thanks.
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Highlander on April 17, 2019, 20:57:44 PM
Sorry for the delay but it's time I wrapped this up for another year.

Firstly, to these wonderful people..........

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hsd2gL0V/thanks.jpg)

Your generosity means that I will be transferring £ 268.00 to the Calis Childrens Charity which will help them to help under privileged kids.

A big thank you to yakamoz for donate back the winner's prize.

I didn't make this as successful as in previous years but rest assured I'll be trying again next year and I might even consider making it less complicated.   ;)  ;)


 
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: AOK on April 18, 2019, 07:16:18 AM
Well done 'H', i'm sure the childrens charity will put the money to good use  :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: swindsor on April 18, 2019, 08:51:49 AM
Well done Highlander for organising another successful fundraiser & how kind of yakamoz to donate his winnings back to the charity.  Win win!!   :)
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: trainer on April 18, 2019, 11:53:49 AM
Well done and thanks for all your efforts
Title: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: Dennis Vint on April 19, 2019, 13:49:19 PM
Thanks John for organising another event to help those who are in need.    :)
Title: Re: Re: Grand National Sweepstake 2019
Post by: steveb1 on April 19, 2019, 21:53:57 PM
Well done . Keep up the good work John