Post by: Highlander on August 14, 2015, 18:53:19 PM
(Lots of new members since we last did something like this, so please feel free to join in).
Now that the 3C’s Committee and their helpers are taking a well deserved break, or what passes for a break in their case, I thought it was time we tried to raised some money for the children.
Part 1:
Following the huge success of the Football World Cup supporters bus, I have hired one for the Rugby World Cup.
Tickets are £ 1 each.
Your ticket entitles you to “sponsor” one of the participating teams.
I have randomly allocated the numbers 1 to 20 to the teams taking part. You choose a number and the corresponding team is yours.
If your team doesn’t reach the Knock-Out Stages, you will have to forfeit £10.
If your team gets to the quarter finals, it will cost you £ 9
If your team loses in the semi finals, the forfeit will be £ 8
If your team is runner-up, you will be asked to donate £ 7.
If your team wins the competition, you win £ 10.
Everyone following so far ? – yes – excellent.
Now for Part 2:
Alongside your team sponsorship, I will be asking you to support Scotland – yes I know but it will raise more for the kids than supporting England. So here how this part works.
If Scotland do not reach the group stages (highly unlikely) you will be asked to put £ 7 into the kitty,
If Scotland get knocked out in the Quarter Finals it will be £ 6.
£ 5 into the kitty if we lose in the Semi Finals, £ 4 if we finish fourth, £ 3 for third, £ 2 if we are runners-up and £ 1 if we win the whole thing.
You can take part in Part 1, Part 2 or both but I really would like at least 20 in each.
There are only 20 teams in Part 1 so book early to avoid disappointment :)
Post by: Jim Fraser on August 14, 2015, 19:43:55 PM
Totally baffled as usual but if it raises a few quid then all is forgiven.
Post by: Toky on August 14, 2015, 19:47:58 PM
Post by: Hamlet on August 14, 2015, 19:59:18 PM
Post by: Highlander on August 14, 2015, 21:22:35 PM
Toky - glad you followed it no problem ;).
The present Mrs H chose the following
Jim Fraser 14
Toky 18
Hamlet 2
Many thanks to all three especially for doing both. :)
Post by: bewva on August 15, 2015, 08:56:55 AM
One day you will come up with a cunning plan that everyone can follow. ;)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on August 15, 2015, 09:21:47 AM
As usually I have no idea what is going on, but never mind it is a good cause.
Post by: phil5257 on August 15, 2015, 10:07:37 AM
Post by: Highlander on August 15, 2015, 13:43:14 PM
Thanks to all three for your support.
bewva - have people know what's going on ? come, come :)
Post by: marina on August 15, 2015, 14:30:01 PM
But put me down for both parts please as I know it will be worth it.
Post by: Highlander on August 15, 2015, 17:16:22 PM
The good lady choose 3 for you. :)
Post by: Highlander on August 15, 2015, 19:21:52 PM
(http://s1.postimg.org/tsxqp43ej/bus11.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/tsxqp43ej/)
Post by: chris35 on August 15, 2015, 22:35:22 PM
;D
Post by: Highlander on August 15, 2015, 22:38:56 PM
Post by: badger on August 15, 2015, 22:52:35 PM
Post by: Highlander on August 15, 2015, 23:05:14 PM
I assumed you meant both parts rather than 2 numbers in each.
Post by: badger on August 16, 2015, 08:26:47 AM
Post by: lizdev on August 16, 2015, 08:46:11 AM
Post by: Highlander on August 16, 2015, 14:02:39 PM
Brenda picked number 9 for you.
Post by: marina on August 16, 2015, 14:24:40 PM
Thanks, :)
Post by: Lotty on August 16, 2015, 14:42:54 PM
Post by: Highlander on August 16, 2015, 16:06:43 PM
Number 5 for your good self and number 20 for MSB
Post by: Highlander on August 16, 2015, 16:11:53 PM
Highlander, as I am still baffled by all this, can you just clarify for me if you want the money for tickets (£1 each) now, before the games start? ???
Thanks, :)
No thank you marina - it's a very long competition starting on 18 September with the final not being played until 31 October.
I will update people as the tournament progresses.
I will only send the monies raised to the 3 C's once the competition is finished.
Post by: marina on August 16, 2015, 16:19:48 PM
Post by: Highlander on August 16, 2015, 19:35:52 PM
(http://s4.postimg.org/q2klc0zmx/bus12.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q2klc0zmx/)
Post by: Lotty on August 16, 2015, 21:57:17 PM
Post by: Highlander on August 16, 2015, 22:07:39 PM
Brenda chose 4 and 11 for you and Martin :)
Post by: Highlander on August 17, 2015, 22:57:51 PM
(http://s14.postimg.org/gcz7cfgkd/bus12.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/gcz7cfgkd/)
Post by: Highlander on August 18, 2015, 19:39:03 PM
(http://s9.postimg.org/6c5w767fv/bus12.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6c5w767fv/) (http://s21.postimg.org/781n67s83/bus12.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/781n67s83/)
:)
Post by: Highlander on August 19, 2015, 20:05:11 PM
Post by: Highlander on August 23, 2015, 16:45:10 PM
If you are a new member of the forum and it has helped you in some way then please consider helping kids who have very little.
:)
Post by: echogirl1 on August 23, 2015, 17:23:15 PM
Post by: Highlander on August 23, 2015, 17:31:53 PM
The present Mrs H choose number 10 for you.
Post by: Highlander on August 25, 2015, 19:53:45 PM
(http://s11.postimg.org/6xz6k4p1b/bus12.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6xz6k4p1b/)
Post by: Stuart T on August 26, 2015, 16:40:09 PM
Please also let me know how I can get the money to you.
Part 2 - I'll enter for the very good cause you are supporting.
(I was at the Murrayfield game in 1990 and 15 years later it still hurts to remember it).
Post by: Highlander on August 26, 2015, 19:05:55 PM
The wonderful Mrs H picked number 6 for you.
Will give you payment details later.
Post by: Highlander on August 27, 2015, 21:05:07 PM
(http://s23.postimg.org/n35pqr87r/bus13.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/n35pqr87r/)
Post by: Highlander on August 27, 2015, 22:35:52 PM
Just saying............ :)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on August 28, 2015, 08:38:11 AM
Post by: Highlander on August 28, 2015, 13:52:32 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on August 28, 2015, 15:15:48 PM
This is why, once I saw "Rugby" I did not bother looking at it, took me a while to see it.
Obviously you and Sadler ( my best follower,) have not noticed this, look for yourself H and you will see what I mean ;
Glad I posted, it is has drummed up some more members to view your great, as always, Charity Fundraising. I do hope you sell your last 3 tickets. :)
Post by: strange on August 28, 2015, 15:56:28 PM
Post by: sadler on August 28, 2015, 16:55:16 PM
Obviously you and Sadler ( my best follower,) have not noticed this, look for yourself H and you will see what I mean ;
Jacqui, do you have a problem with me? Please explain how you perceive that I am "following" you.
Post by: Highlander on August 28, 2015, 16:58:49 PM
(http://s29.postimg.org/vj0qdzpar/unread.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vj0qdzpar/)
Post by: Highlander on August 28, 2015, 17:52:44 PM
Please put me in for Part 1 & Part 2. Thanks
Many thanks strange. :)
Mrs H picked 13 for you - well someone had to have it.
Post by: Highlander on August 28, 2015, 18:30:29 PM
7 16 and 19
Post by: sadler on August 28, 2015, 21:33:19 PM
Obviously you and Sadler ( my best follower,) have not noticed this, look for yourself H and you will see what I mean ;
Jacqui, do you have a problem with me? Please explain how you perceive that I am "following" you.
Bump!
Post by: Highlander on August 28, 2015, 23:22:57 PM
(http://s29.postimg.org/vj0qdzpar/unread.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vj0qdzpar/)
Jacqui - you seem to be getting a bad press this evening, but I really would appreciate your views on the above.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on August 28, 2015, 23:48:49 PM
This is now detracting from your fundraising, which is a great cause and I hope some more people will complete this particular Fund Raiser.
Post by: Highlander on August 29, 2015, 16:12:34 PM
The numbers left are 7 16 and 19
For the record, if members click “Show unread posts since last visit" OR "Show new replies to your posts" OR "Show topics for Past: 1h 8h 24h they will see what category a post is in.
Post by: Highlander on August 31, 2015, 21:10:44 PM
Post by: Mr Toky on August 31, 2015, 21:34:03 PM
Post by: Highlander on August 31, 2015, 21:44:23 PM
Let's hope that some new members think about following you and Mrs T's example.
Brenda chose number 16 which is her birthday so lets hope that it's lucky for you.
Post by: Highlander on September 01, 2015, 23:00:16 PM
(http://s2.postimg.org/uxgps4afp/bus12.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/uxgps4afp/)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on September 01, 2015, 23:28:39 PM
Personally, I think, with all the great information this Forums gives everyone totally free of charge. A few bob for a the local Charity supported by this Forum is not a lot to ask. :-[ ??? :(
Post by: Highlander on September 02, 2015, 18:38:25 PM
(http://s24.postimg.org/3l346szk1/bus14.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3l346szk1/)
Post by: Stuart T on September 02, 2015, 19:00:09 PM
Perhaps they feel they have done enough.........or for some reason don't support your cause.
It really doesn't seem a lot to ask and the cause is hardly one of the controversial ones.
From what I understand, every penny goes directly to the local charity and not 80+% towards administrative costs.
In short, even if I win the "big money" (most likely New Zealand, South Africa or Australia) there's not a shred of me that couldn't immediately put my winnings back in there.
Not many tickets to go - and not long to go.
Post by: JohnF on September 02, 2015, 19:08:00 PM
It appears that some of the most prolific posters (administrators and moderators included) have become very quiet on this one.
Perhaps they feel they have done enough.........
You are coming across as a serious knob.
You know phuck all about me, Keith or Steve (admins) or any of the hardworking moderators - and you especially know phuck all about the money donated, the tasks undertaken for and on behalf of local charities and good causes by the Admins & Mods.
Please feel free to make your apology now...
JF
Post by: Scunner on September 02, 2015, 19:23:05 PM
Maybe you should have been here for the 12 years before you joined so you could comment based on facts rather than a fairly pathetic attempt at provocation. We've seen it all before, countless times and in fairness from some real pro trolls, it's the amateurs like you that are so tiresome.
Wind your neck in now. If you attempt to sabotage a wonderfully well meaning charity fundraising post to try and stir things up again - and get in the way of Highlander's tireless work to help the kids who have next to nothing, we'll ensure it will be the last time you do such a low thing on here.
Post by: Stuart T on September 02, 2015, 19:27:42 PM
Thought there be a chance for them to lead by example.
But hey - apologies wherever they're due.
Far from sabotaging a post - merely making an observation on those who have not come forward.
Post by: Scunner on September 02, 2015, 19:37:09 PM
Post by: Scunner on September 02, 2015, 19:40:48 PM
Post by: Highlander on September 02, 2015, 19:48:10 PM
I normally put this sentence at the end of my first post on charity matters....
"PLEASE REMEMBER taking part in these things is NOT a condition of CBF membership and that there is no requirement whatsoever to participate".
For some reason I didn't this time but it is a fact.
It matters not one jot if a member has made 4 posts or 4000 posts. Nor does it that they are an administrator or a moderator. It is, and always has been a free choice to take part.
I can tell you however that there are people on here who have sent me large sums of money totally anonymously.
If you want to know who leads by example on here can I respectfully suggest you search Bozalan on here and then come back with any further observations which you might have.
Post by: Highlander on September 05, 2015, 09:37:49 AM
Dare I hope that the seats have been taken by the time I get back this evening.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on September 05, 2015, 11:54:18 AM
Post by: Pi55y on September 05, 2015, 18:53:28 PM
Thank you for organising this John :)
Post by: Highlander on September 05, 2015, 22:49:46 PM
I got my wish and all the seats have been taken.
Pi55y thank you so much, I am very grateful.
But I have to be honest and say that I would have much preferred that other members, other than pi55y and her husband, had taken the last two seats. given the massive time and effort that they (Chrissie and Peter) both give to the charity.
Post by: mercury on September 06, 2015, 00:09:13 AM
Post by: Highlander on September 06, 2015, 09:09:06 AM
I am also aware that lots of people, including you and Barrie give to charity in many different ways.
I just thought that there would have been some new Forum members who had received free helpful advice and who would have considered participating.
I apologise for any offence caused to you and Barrie.
Post by: mercury on September 06, 2015, 10:48:52 AM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on September 06, 2015, 16:40:30 PM
We know all the regulars who always support the Calis Charities, so not saying anything against them at all.
I also think whatever we give we get back in lots of other ways. ;)
Post by: mercury on September 06, 2015, 17:04:20 PM
Post by: Highlander on September 06, 2015, 17:39:46 PM
"PLEASE REMEMBER taking part in these things is NOT a condition of CBF membership and that there is no requirement whatsoever to participate".
I would hope that I never come across as badgering people into taking part. It is entirely up to individuals where they do so or not.
Just because people do not take part in this or any other fund raiser does not mean they do not contribute to charities in a vast variety of other ways.
Again, as I said earlier there are people on this Forum who have not taken part in any of my fund raisers but have sent me substantial donations to the 3C's anonymously or have made donations in Calis again anonymously.
So can I suggest that we keep this thread to the matter in hand and debate charity giving elsewhere and at another time.
We do have a full bus and I'll give you more details later
Post by: Scunner on September 06, 2015, 17:50:56 PM
As I said earlier....
"PLEASE REMEMBER taking part in these things is NOT a condition of CBF membership and that there is no requirement whatsoever to participate".
Not least because the forum has no direct link with the charity and the charity has no direct link with the forum.
We give local charities a section to use to publicise events etc, and are happy to do so. Some take advantage of this more than others.
Participation in 3C fundraisers is not a requirement for CBF membership, we are not the charity.
Post by: Highlander on September 06, 2015, 20:05:52 PM
I will not reveal which team members have be allocated yet for the simple reason that I can be right pain in the behind :).
However the four groups are made up as follows:
1 - phil5257 - captain squiffy - lotty - echogirl1 - jacqui harvey
2 - lotty - toky - jim fraser - hamlet - MSB
3 - bewva - mr toky - pi55y - strange - badger
4 - marina - chris35 - lizdev - MSB - stuart T
Good luck to one and all :)
Post by: Highlander on September 07, 2015, 21:08:13 PM
(http://s21.postimg.org/jktrnu8pf/Groups.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jktrnu8pf/)
Post by: marina on September 07, 2015, 21:49:24 PM
(Though if they win I think it means I end up paying more!) ;) :)
Post by: Highlander on September 07, 2015, 22:05:59 PM
(Though if they win I think it means I end up paying more!) ;) :)
Not the case marina but I know for a fact that wouldn't bother you one iota and that you're primary interest is in helping the kids.
Good luck in the competition.
Thank you so much for your continued support. :)
Post by: marina on September 07, 2015, 22:57:32 PM
As long as the kids are the winners that's what really counts - but come on All Blacks!! ;D
Post by: Hamlet on September 08, 2015, 23:16:48 PM
Post by: Highlander on September 08, 2015, 23:22:37 PM
Post by: Hamlet on September 09, 2015, 05:27:38 AM
USA!! Well that's me out early then, unless they borrow their countrymen's padding. ;)
Post by: Highlander on September 09, 2015, 23:09:25 PM
(http://s22.postimg.org/h7nehwtfh/first.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/h7nehwtfh/)
I could not of course advocate small wagers between combatants with the proceeds going to the charity.
Post by: phil5257 on September 21, 2015, 15:35:50 PM
I have sent some money via PayPal to cover the cost of my seat on the bus etc. Off travelling so thought it best to do so now in case I forgot.
Post by: Pi55y on September 23, 2015, 18:48:54 PM
Post by: Mr Toky on September 25, 2015, 22:17:10 PM
Post by: echogirl1 on September 26, 2015, 09:54:59 AM
Post by: marina on September 26, 2015, 10:26:25 AM
Post by: Highlander on September 26, 2015, 15:47:19 PM
As I have absolutely no interest in Rugby, perhaps John could update us on wats happening and who is still in the competition when we get further on .
marina - there are 4 Groups with 5 times in each. The top two in each group go through to the knock out stages.
The Group games do not finish until Sunday 11 October so technically every team is still in the competition until then.
I will update then.
Post by: echogirl1 on September 26, 2015, 16:01:21 PM
Post by: Highlander on September 26, 2015, 17:03:52 PM
Post by: marina on September 26, 2015, 17:38:48 PM
Post by: Highlander on September 26, 2015, 19:07:51 PM
2 wins – captain squiffy and marina
1 win - badger, lizdev, echogirl1, jim fraser, MSB, strange, toky, bewva, stuart T, phil5257 and lotty
2 losses = pi55y, lotty, Jacqui harvey, chris35 and MSB
1 loss - phil5257, hamlet, mr toky, stuart T, and jim fraser
First and second in the Pools as follows:
Pool A – badger, strange
Pool B – lotty, toky
Pool C – marina, stuart T
Pool D - captain squiffy, echogirl1
Post by: chris35 on September 26, 2015, 22:24:21 PM
Post by: Highlander on September 27, 2015, 11:26:53 AM
2 wins – captain squiffy, marina and strange
1 win - badger, chris35, echogirl1, jim fraser, MSB, toky, bewva, stuart T, phil5257 and lotty
2 losses = pi55y, lotty, jacqui harvey and MSB
1 loss - lizdev, chris35 , phil5257, hamlet, mr toky, stuart T, jim fraser and badger
First and second in the Pools as follows:
Pool A – badger, strange
Pool B – lotty, toky
Pool C – marina, stuart T
Pool D - captain squiffy, echogirl1
Post by: Highlander on October 09, 2015, 20:22:01 PM
Will keep you posted.
Post by: Mr Toky on October 09, 2015, 23:26:20 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 10, 2015, 16:37:05 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 10, 2015, 21:14:08 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 11, 2015, 19:15:03 PM
Pool A
badger, pi55y and mr toky
Pool B
MSB, jim fraser and hamlet
Pool C
lizdev, chris35 and MSB
Pool D
phil5257 (who was kind enough to sent his generous donation before going on holiday), jacqui harvey and lotty
Sorry to lose you all. Thank you so much for help the children. Your donation so far is £ 11.00 but Scotland (deservedly) are still in the competition so I cannot calculate the total for at least another week :).
The quarter finals are between the following CBFers:
Bewva – v - toky
Lotty – v – strange
marina – v – captain squiffy
stuart T – v – echogirl1
Post by: echogirl1 on October 11, 2015, 20:49:31 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 11, 2015, 21:05:15 PM
You have Ireland who played very well today to top their group with 4 wins out of 4.
They did however sustain injuries to a couple of key players which might yet prove crucial.
You play Argentina (who were scintillating today) next Sunday in Cardiff at one in the afternoon. A three hours before Scotland thrash Australia ;)
Good luck :)
Post by: Stuart T on October 13, 2015, 19:54:56 PM
My apologies to the administrators and moderators I offended with my postings regarding their entry in the rugby charity.
One - eyed comments made without any previous knowledge of their activities.
I re - read my postings and they were "knee jerk" reactions to the lack of support from those who have gained so much from the forum - myself included.
Scunner et al - neck wound in.
Stuart T
Post by: marina on October 13, 2015, 22:04:59 PM
Post by: Stuart T on October 15, 2015, 19:57:10 PM
If you fancy an extra £5.00 bet - winnings to the charity - I'd be happy to cough up.
I think you're favourite to win that one (in theory Ireland has a stronger team, even with the injuries)..........I can't lose really - I'm very much hoping Ireland win!
Post by: echogirl1 on October 16, 2015, 09:37:08 AM
Post by: Highlander on October 17, 2015, 18:19:32 PM
As Scotland are still in the competition I cannot tell what people's donations are yet.
Post by: Highlander on October 17, 2015, 22:00:34 PM
Well what can I say – marina goes through to the semi-finals with an absolutely awesome display by her All Blacks which sends captain squiffy off to enjoy his retirement.
It was a shame for France really because no-one would have lived with the magnificent All Blacks in that mood.
Post by: echogirl1 on October 17, 2015, 22:06:16 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 17, 2015, 22:11:20 PM
Your Ireland team are up against Argentina tomorrow. Kick Off 13.00.
Best of luck :)
Post by: marina on October 17, 2015, 22:28:31 PM
Well done All Blacks, keep it up! :D
Post by: Highlander on October 17, 2015, 22:36:51 PM
Post by: marina on October 17, 2015, 23:11:10 PM
Post by: Mr Toky on October 18, 2015, 03:21:12 AM
Post by: Highlander on October 18, 2015, 15:00:12 PM
Post by: Stuart T on October 18, 2015, 18:48:31 PM
Who'd a thought it? Not I.
Listening to the way Argentina played even Australia may have their work cut out in the semi.
Bit disappointed that there are no northern hemisphere sides in the semis and it seems that Scotland have strong grounds for feeling "robbed" today.
Only heard it on the radio but the pundits were less than impressed with the referee - especially over the last penalty.
Highlander - a real blow in the gut.
At least you can console yourself in Floridian luxury.
Post by: Highlander on October 18, 2015, 18:52:03 PM
Post by: marina on October 18, 2015, 19:00:05 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 18, 2015, 19:13:33 PM
Group stage Exit: Donation = £ 17.00 (Ticket £ 1.00, Going out = £ 10.00, Scotland going out = £ 6.00)
badger, pi55y, mr toky, MSB, jim fraser, hamlet, lizdev, chris35, MSB, jacqui harvey, lotty and phil5257 (who has already donated)
Quarter Final Exit: Donation = £ 16.00 (Ticket £ 1.00, Going out = £ 9.00, Scotland going out = £ 6.00)
strange, echogirl1, captain squiffy and toky
To all who are no longer in the competition, a huge thank you for taking part and for helping the children. :)
The semi-finals are as follows:
Lotty – v – marina and
stuartT – v - bewva
Good luck to all.
Post by: Stuart T on October 18, 2015, 19:13:50 PM
Sorry about that Highlander. I posted you overseas unwittingly.
Read two posts as one......
Thanks marina.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 18, 2015, 21:09:02 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 18, 2015, 21:15:11 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 18, 2015, 21:37:01 PM
Post by: echogirl1 on October 19, 2015, 11:59:36 AM
Post by: Highlander on October 19, 2015, 12:15:17 PM
My thanks also to swindsor who advised that she had "missed the boat" but nonetheless sent a donation. :)
Post by: Pi55y on October 20, 2015, 20:47:54 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 20, 2015, 20:50:40 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 20, 2015, 22:12:14 PM
Safely received :)
Post by: Jim Fraser on October 20, 2015, 22:21:55 PM
Well done in arranging all this.
Post by: Highlander on October 20, 2015, 22:32:02 PM
Truth be told, it's a long time since we set out on this and I did have to read through my own "rules" more than once to calculate the amount of individual donations :).
Post by: Highlander on October 23, 2015, 20:03:25 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 24, 2015, 18:38:52 PM
Post by: marina on October 24, 2015, 18:49:00 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 25, 2015, 16:01:19 PM
Post by: Stuart T on October 25, 2015, 17:58:22 PM
I don't have a Pay Pal a/c.
I owe CCC many pennies.
a/c no. and sort code - pls. tell me how to pay you.
Kind regards
Stuart T.
P.S. didn't expect to get this far!
Post by: Highlander on October 25, 2015, 18:19:47 PM
I will have to find out if the 3C's has a bank account we can use.
Bear with me and I'll get back to you.
Post by: Stuart T on October 25, 2015, 18:28:37 PM
Thank you for arranging all this.
Well done, Sir.
Can't have been easy to work this out.
Kind regards,
Stuart.
Post by: Highlander on October 25, 2015, 18:39:13 PM
Thank you for taking part and helping the children. :)
Post by: Stuart T on October 25, 2015, 18:52:22 PM
Stuart
Post by: Highlander on October 25, 2015, 20:17:58 PM
So after 6 weeks the final will be between marina's awesome New Zealand and bewva's impressive Australia.
Should be an absolute cracker. :)
Post by: marina on October 25, 2015, 20:39:28 PM
champions but two great rivals going head to head for next four years bragging rights!
Good luck bewva! Come on All Blacks!! ;D
Best of all will be the money raised for the children.
Well done Highlander for thinking this one up! ;)
Post by: Stuart T on October 26, 2015, 19:54:39 PM
Highlander - cash in mail to you. Haven't a clue how much because the maths defeated me!
However - thanks for arranging all this and all best wishes for the continuing good work that you are doing.
Kind regards
Stuart T.
Post by: Highlander on October 28, 2015, 13:04:28 PM
I can also confirm that your maths is indeed shocking but the children will benefit hugely from that fact, so very many thanks for your generosity. :) :) :)
Post by: Stuart T on October 28, 2015, 13:09:08 PM
Thanks for all the work arranging it.
Post by: Lotty on October 28, 2015, 13:17:28 PM
Do you mind letting us know the combined total of what we owe?
PS I hope Brenda is doing well ? xx
Post by: Toky on October 28, 2015, 13:21:37 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 28, 2015, 15:34:25 PM
I have sent both of you lovely ladies a pm on here. :)
Post by: Mr Toky on October 28, 2015, 18:34:25 PM
Post by: Toky on October 28, 2015, 18:59:15 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 28, 2015, 20:23:38 PM
Thank you for your and mr toky's very generous donation and for your continued support. :)
Post by: Highlander on October 28, 2015, 20:30:25 PM
Well done to you again John for all the work towards a very deserving cause.Even though you gave me probably the worst team in the world cup.Glad you PM'd my lovely lady (maybe she wants to pay my donation!!!!) ;)
Nothing to do with me guv, it was the present who picked the numbers. :)
Many thanks for your contribution.
Post by: Lotty on October 29, 2015, 12:29:18 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 29, 2015, 13:08:46 PM
Another example of great generosity - thank you and MSB so much for your continued support. :)
Post by: Highlander on October 29, 2015, 17:38:19 PM
Many thanks for taking part and for helping the children :) :) :)
Post by: Highlander on October 29, 2015, 19:36:31 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 30, 2015, 20:34:08 PM
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GOOD LUCK TO BOTH :)
Post by: marina on October 30, 2015, 20:38:48 PM
Post by: Mr Toky on October 31, 2015, 00:55:32 AM
Post by: marina on October 31, 2015, 08:39:25 AM
Post by: Highlander on October 31, 2015, 18:07:55 PM
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Post by: bewva on October 31, 2015, 18:14:11 PM
H if you let me know how much my stake is I will transfer the cash.
Well done for running yet another successful fundraiser.
Post by: Highlander on October 31, 2015, 18:19:59 PM
Hard lines but I don't think anyone would have beaten the All Blacks today.
Post by: Highlander on October 31, 2015, 18:34:19 PM
What a lovely gesture :)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 31, 2015, 18:35:29 PM
Post by: bewva on October 31, 2015, 18:58:41 PM
Post by: marina on October 31, 2015, 20:59:38 PM
Thanks bewva, a great game there as befitting a World Cup Final, thought the Aussies were going to come back in the 2nd half. Have just been Skyping my daughter and family in New Zealand and, as you would expect, they are all going crazy over there ;D
Highlander, it's my pleasure. At the end of the day it's just a bit of fun to raise as much money as possible for the children who need it. Hope it's raised lots. :)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 31, 2015, 21:12:34 PM
Post by: marina on October 31, 2015, 21:18:19 PM
Post by: echogirl1 on October 31, 2015, 21:40:46 PM
Post by: Highlander on October 31, 2015, 21:55:23 PM
bewva, badger, strange, pi55y, mr toky, lotty, MSB, toky, jim fraser, hamlet, marina, stuartT, lizdev, chris35, captain squiffy, echogirl1, phil5257 and Jacqui harvey
Thanks also to swindsor who didn’t manage to take part but contributed nonetheless.
But I very much want to round up this fund raiser by publicly acknowledging receipt of an extremely generous donation which was made some time ago by a member who wishes to remain anonymous. This is by no means the first time this member has made a substantial donation. Thank you so very much for your continued support. One day I hope to be able to sing your praises from the roof tops ;)
When I starting working on this I pitched the various amounts in the hope of raising £ 250.00.
But it seems I really will never learn because yet again I failed to factor in the generosity of CBF members.
I am delighted to report that the total you, CBF members have raised is in fact £ 500.00.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 31, 2015, 22:01:04 PM
Marina, No N.Z. Whisky, just Single Scottish Malt. :)
Post by: marina on October 31, 2015, 22:06:41 PM
Post by: Liz 101 on November 01, 2015, 06:23:12 AM
Heartfelt thanks to your goodself, both for your organisational & persuasive skills, from everyone at 3C's. It's another brilliant achievement that highlights, once again, the wonderful generousity of the CBF family.
Post by: Pi55y on November 01, 2015, 06:58:18 AM
Post by: Lotty on November 01, 2015, 08:25:43 AM
Post by: Scunner on November 01, 2015, 14:18:10 PM
Thanks to marina for her lovely gesture and to each of the following for taking part……..
bewva, badger, strange, pi55y, mr toky, lotty, MSB, toky, jim fraser, hamlet, marina, stuartT, lizdev, chris35, captain squiffy, echogirl1, phil5257 and Jacqui harvey
Thanks also to swindsor who didn’t manage to take part but contributed nonetheless.
But I very much want to round up this fund raiser by publicly acknowledging receipt of an extremely generous donation which was made some time ago by a member who wishes to remain anonymous. This is by no means the first time this member has made a substantial donation. Thank you so very much
But it seems I really will never learn because yet again I failed to factor in the generosity of CBF members.
I am delighted to report that the total you, CBF members have raised is in fact £ 500.00.
Sorry to post something negative in a wonderfully positive topic but I note exactly the same list of members putting their hands in their pockets AGAIN.
What a shame so many take huge pleasure out of Turkey and never seem to value it enough to put something back, even a fiver to help people who will never get one holiday let alone an annual one.
I've said it and now I will shut up.
Well done H and well done the usual suspects 8)
Post by: Highlander on November 02, 2015, 21:00:09 PM
First thing for us to remember is that if there no was Calis Beach Forum we wouldn't be discussing who takes part and who doesn't. So thanks for the platform scunner
And as he (and I) always say - taking part in any fund raiser on here is not a condition of CBF membership.
I am always grateful for the support I am given on here and the continued support (along with Rachel's nod of approval) is what makes it all worthwhile.
All that having been said, there are substantially more members now than when we did the first fund raiser and when the "usual suspects" stepped up to the plate for the first time.
It seems inconceivable to me that some of those "new" members have not received good, sound advice on here which has helped them and/or simply derived hours of enjoyment from the Forum.
Does that suggest that it might be nice to give just a little to help kids who really do have next to nothing ? I have to leave that up to the individual because charity is a very personal thing.
I have to say that whether or not we can attract new participants will become apparent very, very soon because it's Advent Calendar time. :)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on November 02, 2015, 21:14:24 PM
Post by: Highlander on November 02, 2015, 21:14:38 PM
And I would like everyone to know that not only did marina forego her "prize" she sent money for the second part (Scotland's participation).
What a lovely lady - this is for you (http://s7.postimg.org/zdr3ky4cn/rose.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Post by: marina on November 02, 2015, 21:49:04 PM
You are right in saying that charity is a very personal thing and I certainly don't donate to every one that asks me to. However in this case, because I am so grateful for my three gorgeous, healthy grandsons (4, 15 months and 9 months) who will hopefully never see the hardships and problems faced by the children that the 3C's work hard to help and support and, because we have had so many wonderful holidays in Calis and made many friends there, I feel privileged to be one of the many generous people on here who give a bit back and do something to help them.
Post by: Highlander on November 02, 2015, 22:08:36 PM
Perfect
Post by: Shamless2 on November 03, 2015, 06:51:40 AM
Yaay! All Blacks for me, ;D Good omen for me with my Kiwi son-in-law and half Kiwi grandson! Would have been shouting for them anyway.i have a Moari son in law and half Moari granddaughter too
(Though if they win I think it means I end up paying more!) ;) :)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on November 03, 2015, 08:45:42 AM
Wonder was she there?
Post by: echogirl1 on November 03, 2015, 10:22:52 AM
Post by: Highlander on November 04, 2015, 12:53:21 PM
Final total = £ 513.00 :)
Post by: mercury on November 04, 2015, 13:06:59 PM
Post by: marina on November 04, 2015, 14:30:57 PM
Post by: Highlander on November 05, 2015, 20:57:36 PM
Scunners post gave Highlander a chance to mention his next venture (the advent calendar), purses and wallets at the ready!!!)
Not long to wait now :)