Michael's grand day out !!!

[Kingplinker]

Evening all

I have recently had a few pm's with regards to helping out a rather special young man , most of you will know about Michael on here and with Grahams approval I have posted this thread to see if we could do something for Michael to look forward too - ( not MAD MARKS flying lesson ) lol

Please do not see this as a charity fund raiser as I feel that would only offend , saying that we will need some wedge to be able to send him for a day out of a few days away etc

I know for a fact that Michael likes to travel to London and he wants to go to the isle of mann ! :)

Please don't think I am being a pre madonna , I am posting this for a brave young chap who I think we all would love to help ... he's been through a very difficult time of late so lets give him something to look forward too !

Any suggestions greatly appreciated ............. Grahams post with regards to Michael (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288409)

atvb

Dave & Cliff ( GOLD )

PS : I hope this is OK mods ? PAYPAL DETAILS - Using the free combo account - combo@airgunbbsmail.co.uk PLEASE MARK IT ' MICHAEL ' ALSO PLEASE SEND IT AS A GIFT TO BEAT THE CHARGES !!!!!

[Jackel]

Dave if your rattling tins;) stick me down for £20

[Kingplinker]

Dave if your rattling tins;) stick me down for £20

If thats what people want to do then thats fine Carl ! Thanks mate - I am getting choked up just typing :rolleyes:

many thanks

Dave

[Jackel]

Tin rattling/paying for a meal out who cares

We should be able to stick some wedge in no matter what it for,I know it'll be used right on the day


I think with the members here we should be able to square something

[jax13]

i have a thread in the new items section with plier sets and punches for sale.

any cash i get from them will go directly to this very worthy cause... come on folks, and don't be shy to chuck in a couple of quid extra!

http://airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347207

edit:

gonna keep track of my things here so people know whats in the pot....

18/2 - bob64 £10 thank you

[Kingplinker]

Had a few messages already - Please post on here first so we can keep track of things ( if you would like to remain anonymous please send me a pm ) , cash via special delivery will be the safest way OR perhaps I can collect from HFT events around the country - I am sure other members will help me out !

atvb

Dave

[Jackel]

Even £10 which is 3 pints nowadays makes a difference

Dave I'll see if I can bribe (sorry wrong word);););) ask the mods for a temp sticky

[chucksomelead]

Hi mate, will defo help this very brave and special young lad out, Stick me down for a nice crisp £20 note. if you PM me an address to send it to then i will do so gladly or if snock is going to stoke mandeville this weekend i will leave it with Rosie so he can collect it and pass it on to you as i am going there to do some training before the British this weekend, either way is cool for me and once again, you are a king amongst men for setting this up. This young lad and his dad are in mine and my wifes prayers.

[Kingplinker]

Hi mate, will defo help this very brave and special young lad out, Stick me down for a nice crisp £20 note. if you PM me an address to send it to then i will do so gladly or if snock is going to stoke mandeville this weekend i will leave it with Rosie so he can collect it and pass it on to you as i am going there to do some training before the British this weekend, either way is cool for me and once again, you are a king amongst men for setting this up. This young lad and his dad are in mine and my wifes prayers.

PM on the way

many thanks

Dave

[magicaxeman]

Sorry lads I only get my disability benefit, but stick me down for a fiver.. the lad deserves it..

[the_Verminator]

I don't do cash, so Is there a Paypal account we can send a few quid to?

[Nev]

When I see posts like this my troubles seem to pale into insignificance - Put me down for £20

Nev

[ChrisC]

Dave...if you want to use the combo Paypal account for this...no problem, i can convert into a cheque or bank transfer.

ps...20 from me matey:)

[Suggs]

if i can paypal then put me down for a tenner, cant do more at the moment as not got much work on.

if someone can sort this please let me know

cheers

[s16-smit]

WOW WHAT A GREAT BUNCH YOU LOT ARE :)

I told michael last night and he couldn't believe it, and he say's a big THANKS :D

Michael does'nt feel to good today, but he seem's to feel better when he lies down. Just phoned the hospital up and they think is shunt maybe draining to fast and they what him back in hospital right now :(

I will let everyone know whats going on, as soon as i can.

Still i have told michael that everyone's looking out for him

all the best from Graham and the brave guy himself Michael

[markH]

If someone can PM me a pay-pal account I'll bung a tenner. I also have a copy of "Handgunner" magazine issue number one, which can go to auction ...... proceeds in the pot as well.

[Moon Gazer]

I'm in London and ready to do anything to help out.

Let me know and I’ll take a day off and play chauffer or chaperone as appropriate

I could take him to some the gunshops, I have a few connections with various museum and so on.

Perhaps he could come down to Bisley for a shoot with my club.

There is the option of a trap shooting lesson from a friend who is an Olympic standard trap shooter at the A1 ground in north London.

Any or all of the above could be combined or made to fit around anything else planned i'm sure.

Anything fella, Michael sounds like a brave lad and certainly deserves a day or two out of the routine.

Let me know.


All the best,

Amir

[baldycoot]

If you can pm me a paypal account or an addy and i'll chuck in my £20.

Thanks
Iain

[SWAT Strachan]

I'll pledge a wedge too, put me down for £20 as well.

At least this will go to a good cause, rather than in to Carl's PayPal account as it usually does :D.

[RAGNAR BENSON]

Cheers for the addy Mr Plinker, sah! :D

I'll sort it tonight, so it should be with you within the next day or so.

Well done on organising this.

Cheers,

CB :)

[Prone Shooter]

Dave, we don't usually have a raffle at the Southern Hunters but this year will be an exception and I'm sure the organisers won't have a problem with it.

We'll put in a couple of prizes to kick things off and if anyone wants to contribute a prize then they are free to do so. Anything from a tin of pellets to a box of chocolates to a bottle of booze, it dosent matter what. Tickets will be £1.00 each so there's no excuse really for anyone not paying at least a pound.

If we get 120 shooters, that will be a minimum of £120 although in reality it should be much higher. As said even if every 3rd person only brings a prize, theres going to be some good prizes there and plenty of them so it would be good to see at least a fivers worth of tickets purchased per shooter.

At the end of the day, someone can bring the takings back if you don't make it.

Hope this suggestion meets favour with all concerned.

We can also have a donation box for those who don't do raffles.

Bob

[Kingplinker]

Hi all

Blimey I have created a monster :eek: lol

I have just sent Chris Cundey a PM as it seems we can use the Combo PAYPAL account , any money that has been forwarded to me will go straight into that paypal account . Please write ' Michael ' on the paypal document , that way we can keep it seperate .

PRONE SHOOTER - Hi Bob if thats OK with you and the southern hunters mob I think it would make a lovely gesture , thanks mate . See you sunday

atvb

Dave

PS : Thanks to the mods for the sticky btw , much appreciated .

[Photosbykev]

£20 mailed to the combo account. This place really does have some very generous people, it's a real pleasure to see :)

[Kingplinker]

Thanks Kev !

UPDATE : Please use the free combo paypal account using this addy - combo@airgunbbsmail.co.uk AND MARK IT ' MICHAEL '

Many thanks indeed

Dave

[Nev]

£20 sent through Paypal

I hope this helps

Regards
Nev

[SWAT Strachan]

Pledge has been paid ;).

[kev hughes]

My couple of Quid sent via paypal.

Kev

[kieran turner]

Where can I send some cash too, haven't got a paypal account so would have to do cash.

[Kingplinker]

Where can I send some cash too, haven't got a paypal account so would have to do cash.

PM on the way mate :)

[joshmc]

Being a student not got too much to spare but if I give train companies nearly a tenner a day, I can give a tenner to a good cause.

[cpt-vera]

£10 via paypal on its way from me.

:) Dig deep people :)

cheers
Barry

[sidesy]

£10 sent to combo@airgunbbsmail.co.uk

Hope this goes a little way to provide a lovely day

very best wishes, Gary (Sidesy)

[s16-smit]

WE ARE ALL BACK HOME :)

Michael had a CT scan when we got to the hospital then lots of xrays, from his head to his stomach to see if his brain shunt was blocked again.

Then we saw the neuro surgeon, he said michael's still got to much pressure build up on the brain because michael's shunt is draining to slow, not to fast as they thought this morning and because he's got a new programmable shunt they can do it on the ward, so it's now draining brain fluid faster

If he still had is old shunt in, it would have been done in theatre, so i am glad about that.

We have to see how michael go's in the next few days, if he's still bad they will cut the valve off the shunt and just let more brain fluid out, but this will be another operation

But lets hope this will help and he doesn't have to go back in hospital.

HE'S GOT TO GET BETTER FOR HIS SPECIAL DAY OUT :D

Thanks to you all, Graham :)

[Prone Shooter]

For those attending the SHS at Basingstoke this Sunday, please click

http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3356982#post3356982


Thanks

Bob

[Jega]

£20 sent by paypal to Chris's combo account ,have a great day out guys where ever you decide to go.:)

[SWAT Strachan]

£20 sent by paypal to Chris's combo account ,have a great day out guys where ever you decide to go.:)It'll be Vegas at this rate :D.

[Prone Shooter]

It'll be Vegas at this rate :D.

What, a day out with Johnny Vegas:eek::D:D

It could be worse, a day flying with Mad Mark. We'd have to raise funds for a year just to pay the insurance:p:D:D:D

Bob

[Scotland rifles]

to who and where do i send some dosh lads,

bob.

[markH]

Just a quick plug for my auction. I'm selling a copy of "Handgunner" issue no 1 from 1980. All proceeds will go into the pot. It's on a thread under rimfire/centrefire/shotgun.

[Prone Shooter]

to who and where do i send some dosh lads,

bob.

You could pop up the A 303 and have a go at the SHS shoot Sunday, a donation bucket will be in the stats tent and there's a raffle as well.

Bob

[Scotland rifles]

You could pop up the A 303 and have a go at the SHS shoot Sunday, a donation bucket will be in the stats tent and there's a raffle as well.

Bob

cheers bob..

I am most likely to be baby sitting this week end and i do not want to miss this donation, so anyone passing let me know and i will try and link up etc.

bob.

[relivingmyyouth]

Myself and JacktheLad will be there Sunday. Prize and donation inbound.

Only just picked up on this story...... shocking.....very sad.

Best wishes to Michael and family.

RMY

[jax13]

big thanks to bob64 for an extra donation.

pin punches on the way to you tomorow afternoon mate.

[Salamander]

Dave,


Donation sent to the combo address. Needless to say I forgot to mark it 'Michael.' So the fund owes Michael's fund £20. Hope this hasn't screwed things up.

Barry

[Jackel]

http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349562

[Kingplinker]

Thank you all , some very , very generous offers have been paid into the free combo account . I think Michaels on the way to a great day or two ... perhaps more the way things are going :eek:

Well done and thanks again , you just know it's going to be very much appreciated .

Dave

[Gold]

http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=349546

What a great effort all round :cool::cool:

[ChrisC]

All.....sometimes when all i ever see on the news is doom and gloom, you can always rely on the people on here to re-enforce my faith in human nature.

Listed below are the names of all those that have made payments to the Paypal account ( i apologise if anyone wanted to stay anonymous, but i thought it important that people know their cash has made it):)

Stuart Bird
Gerard Noble
Gary Sides
Barry C Green
Joshua McGarry
Robert Farnworth
kevin hughes
carl shell
Alex Blainey
Scott Strachan
Stan Garstang
Neville George
Mark Henshaw
Kevin Lewis
Chris Cundey
ian candler
martin taft
Iain Harrower
stephen clark
Harry Lessman
james prince
David Johnson

[baldycoot]

Money transferred to combo account as pledged.
If this keeps going he will get to see all of London and the Isle of Mann. :)

ATB

[cpt-vera]

A very good start, but a small percentage of people who are able to help considering the amount of BBS members so,

:)Come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn:)

cheers
Barry

[Kingplinker]

Big thank you to everyone who has helped so far especially Chris.

LOTS OF OTHERS HAVE DONATED DIRECT WITH CASH TOO - I will make a note of the names !:)

cheers

Dave

[bunny bopper]

I posted this to a link but not sure where it went so I'll put it here to so people know.

Hi all
My firm are donating a "Try a Scuba Dive" experience voucher for the raffle
I know we are maybe too far for some people "East Grinstead West Sussex" but hopefully someone who is not too far away will win it and it helps to make a bit of money for the Lad.
__________________

[saclang]

£20 via the combo paypal account, lets hope its the best possible day for Michael. :)

Steve C.

[Suggs]

£20 for michael sent to combo via paypal:)

[steveggg]

Dave,

Bring an empty gun bag along on Sunday, along with your excuses encylopedia, have something that might raise a couple of quid.

Regards

[delta1]

If I could have an address by Pm, I'll send a cheque please.

[Kingplinker]

Hello

Well I am staggered :eek: just got in from the club and have tons of messages wrt donations , ideas .. you name it I've read it !

I am not going to keep saying it but you lot are the biz !!! :):):)

ANYONE WHO CAN'T SEND VIA PAYPAL - YOU CAN SEND CASH VIA SPECIAL DELIVERY OR GIVE IT TO ME ON SUNDAY AT BASINGSTOKE , many thanks to all of you ... outstanding bunch that you are . lol

atvb

Dave

[Kingplinker]

Dave,

Bring an empty gun bag along on Sunday, along with your excuses encylopedia, have something that might raise a couple of quid.

Regards

Will do Steve - thanks mate :)

See you sunday

Dave

[the_Verminator]

Don't know if the lad is old enough, but there is a certain city bar that I think he would apprieciate visiting? To be honest I'm not sure if it is still open, Its been a few years since I put a quid or two in a pint glass there :D

Please edit/delete this if inaproprite or causes offence. But I know I would have wanted to go there as a young lad !!!! and then some!!! LOL:D

atb
AL

[frankx80]

Cash on the way via paypal, Hope Michael has a day to remember.:)

[bengarzy]

Evening all

I have recently had a few pm's with regards to helping out a rather special young man , most of you will know about Michael on here and with Grahams approval I have posted this thread to see if we could do something for Michael to look forward too - ( not MAD MARKS flying lesson ) lol

Please do not see this as a charity fund raiser as I feel that would only offend , saying that we will need some wedge to be able to send him for a day out of a few days away etc

I know for a fact that Michael likes to travel to London and he wants to go to the isle of mann ! :)

Please don't think I am being a pre madonna , I am posting this for a brave young chap who I think we all would love to help ... he's been through a very difficult time of late so lets give him something to look forward too !

Any suggestions greatly appreciated ............. Grahams post with regards to Michael (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288409)

atvb

Dave & Cliff ( GOLD )

PS : I hope this is OK mods ? PAYPAL DETAILS - Using the free combo account - combo@airgunbbsmail.co.uk PLEASE MARK IT ' MICHAEL ' ALSO PLEASE SEND IT AS A GIFT TO BEAT THE CHARGES !!!!!

Hi Dave, I have been keeping in touch with Graham and Michael over the last few months and I have a rifle I would like to auction for the cause.

Its a Crosman 622 Co2 repeater in near mint condition and quite collectable,
all proceeds will go towards his "grand day out" so any one who collects or would like this rifle just for fun call me on 01223 872655.
I think £150 would be a good starting point for offers.

Ben

[Kingplinker]

Thanks Ben thats fantastic - I know this means a lot to you so let's hope it goes for a good price .

atvb

Dave

[Kingplinker]

PS : I am aiming to finish this at the end of the month so please make sure you get your payments in - to the generous auctions that have been placed to raise cash , please let potential buyers know that it ends at the end of the month ............ or pay day as most of you know . lol

Massive thank you to everyone involved I am sure we can give Michael a fantastic break wherever he chooses to go .

atvb

Dave

[baz]

Thanks Ben thats fantastic - I know this means a lot to you so let's hope it goes for a good price .

atvb

Dave

I have made Bens post a sticky too;)

[s16-smit]

What a fantastic kind lot you are on here, myself, the wife and michael would like to thank everyone of you :)

To the general public or politiancs this is the true face of gun shooter's not the crap the paper's put out everyday.

All the best Graham :)

[DJP]

Can someone PM me an address so I can send a donation?

Cheers!:)

[jagxkrs]

Can someone PM me an address so I can send a donation?

Cheers!:)

Just come to the Southern Hunter at Basingstoke:D:D:D

[ady954]

Please send me payment details, i would like to make a donation.
Keep up the good work;)

[Kingplinker]

PAYMENT DETAILS ARE ON THE FIRST PAGE for paypal

If however you do not use paypal you can send it direct to me - PM me for details

many thanks

Dave

[Kingplinker]

Just to keep things together , £ 400 was raised today at Basingstoke so thankyou to everyone who made this possible . :):):) http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=350682

atvb

Dave

[s16-smit]

I posted this elsewhere but i feel it also needs saying here.

Dave i have Just told Michael and his jaw dropped.

He can't believe the kindness of you all and he says a big Thanks to everyone involved .

At this rate, we will be taking him away for a week :D


all the best Graham :)

[Kingplinker]

I posted this elsewhere but i feel it also needs saying here.

Dave i have Just told Michael and his jaw dropped.

He can't believe the kindness of you all and he says a big Thanks to everyone involved .

At this rate, we will be taking him away for a week :D


all the best Graham :)

Believe me Graham that's just the start of it :eek: No more than you all deserve though , should all be sorted at the end of the month and then I can reveal what everyones hard work and generosity has acheived .

atvb

Dave

[markH]

Can I again draw everyone's attention to my auction under the centrefire/shotgun/FAC air section.

Up for grabs is a very rare copy of the number one issue of UK "Handgunner" magazine from 1980. Rare as rocking horse poo.

All proceeds direct to Michaels grand day out.

Auction finishes Wednesday 7.00pm.

[Kingplinker]

Well done Mark , I didn't know if you wanted it 'bumped ' up again :D

We also have two rifles to sell which were both kindly donated , one of which is already sold :eek: LEFTY TX200hc in .177 calibre still available .

Carl is sorting out the scope that MTC have donated .

Ben Taylor has donated a rifle which I believe is still for sale ... I will just go and check .

Sorry if I have forgotton anyone else as it's been a bit hectic this past week :D

I must just say that a BBS member donated £150 :eek: a gentleman that has my total respect :):):) Amazing !

atvb

Dave

[Kingplinker]

Well done Mark , I didn't know if you wanted it 'bumped ' up again :D

We also have two rifles to sell which were both kindly donated , one of which is already sold :eek: LEFTY TX200hc in .177 calibre still available . BOTH GUNS NOW SOLD , many thanks indeed !
Carl is sorting out the scope that MTC have donated .

Ben Taylor has donated a rifle which I believe is still for sale ... I will just go and check .

Sorry if I have forgotton anyone else as it's been a bit hectic this past week :D

I must just say that a BBS member donated £150 :eek: a gentleman that has my total respect :):):) Amazing !

atvb

Dave

.......................

[cpt-vera]

I posted this elsewhere but i feel it also needs saying here.

Dave i have Just told Michael and his jaw dropped.

He can't believe the kindness of you all and he says a big Thanks to everyone involved .

At this rate, we will be taking him away for a week :D

all the best Graham :)

And thats what makes it worth while :)
Barry

[ChrisC]

More names added for tracking...thanks to all:D

Stuart Bird
Gerard Noble
Gary Sides
Barry C Green
Joshua McGarry
Robert Farnworth
kevin hughes
carl shell
Alex Blainey
Scott Strachan
Stan Garstang
Neville George
Mark Henshaw
Kevin Lewis
Chris Cundey
ian candler
martin taft
Iain Harrower
stephen clark
Harry Lessman
james prince
David Johnson
Elizabeth Owen
ron pickett
David Sutherland
Matthew Rigby
Roy Taylor
Rob Long
colin jones
Gerard Noble

[Kingplinker]

Just a kind reminder that this will finish at the end of the month so please make sure your donations are in OR send me a pm with details . The reason I ask is that then I can have a rough total to post on the BBS .

many thanks indeed

Dave

[snapcapblue]

Have added my £20 donation, sent it as a gift but didn't mark it as "Michael".

Cheers and atvb - Tony:)

[ChrisC]

More names added for tracking...thanks to all

Stuart Bird
Gerard Noble
Gary Sides
Barry C Green
Joshua McGarry
Robert Farnworth
kevin hughes
carl shell
Alex Blainey
Scott Strachan
Stan Garstang
Neville George
Mark Henshaw
Kevin Lewis
Chris Cundey
ian candler
martin taft
Iain Harrower
stephen clark
Harry Lessman
james prince
David Johnson
Elizabeth Owen
ron pickett
David Sutherland
Matthew Rigby
Roy Taylor
Rob Long
colin jones
Gerard Noble
Dean Ratcliffe
Anthony Course

[Kingplinker]

MALCOLM !

Many thanks to Malcolm for his very kind donation , sorry but I can't PM you to say thanks as I don't know your user name on here . Very generous mate .

atvb

Dave

[Kingplinker]

:D>>>>> LATEST <<<<< (http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352188):D

[malp]

dave. sorry forgot you'd be dealing with loads of pm's about it. glad it arrived safe, wasn't to sure about posting it which is why it went special delivery. just glad to help. hoping he has a really briliant day out.

hopefully we'll get to hear about it soon and maybe see some pictures to.

all the best

malcolm paterson

[Scotland rifles]

Dave,

drop me your addy mate,

As you know i can only do cash, and do not wish to miss out, so if you can handle the other end for me mate cani send it you.

thank you,

bob.

[delta1]

Looking back I cannot find an address to send my cash to.

Would you oblige please Dave?

[Kingplinker]

Details send to those who asked :)

Chris C - paypal arrived safely , many thanks !

Jay - payment arrived today mate , thanks to you too .

atvb and thanks for the support

Dave

[Scotland rifles]

Funds posted in the last post tonight from the office as im out and about,

I got one of my engineers to sort it for me.

again many thanks

bob.:D

[Kingplinker]

Funds posted in the last post tonight from the office as im out and about,

I got one of my engineers to sort it for me.

again many thanks

bob.:D

Thanks Bob much appreciated , hope you are well mate ?

atvb

Dave

PS : I have pm'd everyone who paid cash , thanks very much btw - I hope to have all the funds in next week to give to Michael :):):)