A Wee Memorial For Gert

[(RIP) Proff]

Well said Johnny onyack
I understand the thoughts behind the sentiment completely...
I only did a Skye Soiree so I'm not eligible to donate to bench fund BUT We're hoping to meet you mad northern onyack lot again in the near future...
Meb'bees at the said Bench..


meanwhile Gerts just giving account is benefitting as well

 

[skinnersscotch]

I fall into the same situation as the Proff!

 

[Ronno]

The list of willing (and eligible) contributors to date (25.10.10)

Ronno
Rab
Johnny
Bhud
David James
Neil23
Outomunch
AndyT
Andi
Doyle
Wully
Beetle
Whatton
Den
Klanky
Gerry
G.C.
Brassmonkey
Sir James
Trickday
Supermac
Jez
Mike O'Fishe

 

[Ronno]

After discussing this with Rab last night, I went up to Tom's Byre (a cabinet maker) in Falkland, Fife and saw what he had on display and told him what our plans were. His workmanship seems really good to me (although I'm certainly no joiner). I had a couple of photos of benches I'd printed off the PC.

I've now ordered a table similar to this

It'll be hand made by Tom in redwood and will cost "around £250" which seems a good deal because similar tables on the t'internet are about £100 dearer than that. The final cost will depend on how much the redwood costs.

I hope that's OK wi' everyone involved in this wee venture. I reckoned on the bench being that wee bit more personal being specially made for us as opposed to just buying one off the net.

Shep has also given us the for a plaque which will be attached to the table.

 

[neil 23]

Looks good Ronno,

I"m off to Portugal till Sat, let me know what you want !

 

[Ronno]

Tom the Joiner just phoned me. He can't get redwood or a hardwood within the time scale we wanted. The woods he can get this done with just now would require someone to go up to the hall every 2 years and paint the bench. It's not ideal, given how remote the place is. It would be unfair to expect the likes of Gerry or Doyle who live nearby(ish) to take this task up on our behalf. We need something that can be put there and left without the worry of it becoming tatty or requiring maintainance.

I'm just off the phone with Rab. He's got a scource for a hardwood A-shaped picnic table and bench (of the type we originally thought about) so we'll go with that

 

[robmack]

Tom the Joiner just phoned me. He can't get redwood or a hardwood within the time scale we wanted. The woods he can get this done with just now would require someone to go up to the hall every 2 years and paint the bench. It's not ideal, given how remote the place is. It would be unfair to expect the likes of Gerry or Doyle who live nearby(ish) to take this task up on our behalf. We need something that can be put there and left without the worry of it becoming tatty or requiring maintainance.

I'm just off the phone with Rab. He's got a scource for a hardwood A-shaped picnic table and bench (of the type we originally thought about) so we'll go with that

MAY'BE

 

[gerarddwatts]

I'm certainly happy to undertake painting, but I can see a possibility; an annual get together for inspection, and a biannual get together get together for inspection and maintenance. I can provide brushes and preservyshite.

 

[Ronno]

I'm certainly happy to undertake painting, but I can see a possibility; an annual get together for inspection, and a biannual get together get together for inspection and maintenance. I can provide brushes and preservyshite.

Thanks but being a lazy fecker I'd rather opt for the annual get together just to sit on it and hae a drink



We've got one in redwood that will need only limited maintainance. Thanks for your offer though...

Here she is

 

[gerarddwatts]

And another thing---there is now a 30 quid surplus from the coffe/buns at Inverurie, so this can go in as well.

 

[Ronno]

And another thing---there is now a 30 quid surplus from the coffe/buns at Inverurie, so this can go in as well.

Nice one Gerry

 

[MacFarlane]

Thanks but being a lazy fecker I'd rather opt for the annual get together just to sit on it and hae a drink



We've got one in redwood that will need only limited maintainance. Thanks for your offer though...

Here she is

Ye cannat fool me, thats the one round the back of Gerrys house

 

[gerarddwatts]

not yet................

 

[raboomdea]

Sorry for the late reply chaps just read the thread...Consider me part of the donations list having had a fab time at BL (mainly luaghing at Andy having been sick in Beetls helmet)

T x

 

[Ronno]

Sorry for the late reply chaps just read the thread...Consider me part of the donations list having had a fab time at BL (mainly luaghing at Andy having been sick in Beetls helmet)

T x

 

[Ronno]

The list of willing (and eligible) contributors to date (26.10.10)

Ronno
Rab
Johnny
Bhud
David James
Neil23
Outomunch
AndyT
Andi
Doyle
Wully
Beetle
Whatton
Den
Klanky
Gerry
G.C.
Brassmonkey
Sir James
Trickday
Supermac
Jez
Mike O'Fishe
Raboomdea

 

[Ronno]

Me and Rab have decided to make tomorrow (Wed) at 10:00 hrs the cut off time for putting yer name forward to contribute. We'll divvy up the total cost of the bench and engraved plaque by the amount of names on the list and hey presto!...everyone will know how much their contribution will be. Seemples.

Thereafter, anyone who's done "Blackloonies" before and belatedly wants "in" to the bench venture will be directed to Gert's Just Giving account and asked to donate the same amount into there.

Seems fair enough to us and easily managed. Rab has paid for the bench. I'll collect the monies and forward to him.

I'll PM everyone in due course to give my address for cheques to be sent to. No Paypal accepted I'm afraid.

Thanks again for your support in getting this up and running

 

[G.C.]

Good work for a couple o fannies

 

[JKM]

Been off the net and just noticed this thread. Any chance of a late entry onto the list. Having met Gert on a few occasions including the last soiree at lunans, I would definately like to contribute. Of course if there is room put me down to attend next March/Feb.
Good effort by those guys doing the organising

 

[Ronno]

Been off the net and just noticed this thread. Any chance of a late entry onto the list. Having met Gert on a few occasions including the last soiree at lunans, I would definately like to contribute. Of course if there is room put me down to attend next March/Feb.
Good effort by those guys doing the organising

I nearly had you Blacklisted