The price of half a pint

[Paul G (BHT)]

This thread has had over 1,300 views yet only 33 have pledged to support Bert's mission

If everyone who viewed the post had pledged just £2 or £3 we could have Bert well on his way, we are talking the cost of 10 fags or half a pint here.

For those of you who do on line banking it takes just two minutes to log on and send a couple of ££'s.

Donations can me made into this new dedicated account
Account Name Bertrand M Sargisson
Account number 04686691 First Direct Bank
Sort code 40-47-86

For full accountability/transparency, it is critical that when you donate, you must please send Bert an email with your full name and amount and date paid in as he is responsible to tell the Charity who gave what and when - no address is needed.

Lets show our support for a fellow GSer who is giving up 6 weeks of his time to make this mission work​

 

[AndyT]

Good Call Paul - I looked at the thread the other day and didn't see anyway of paying but obviously somethings neem sorted (and I needed a gentle reminder).


Consider it done

AndyT

 

[forry]

So that's £2 or £3 for Bert then it'll be £2 or £3 for the Scoots who's next ?Oh I forgot that'll be £2 for a poppy
No offence Paul but "UKGSERs" cannot save the world and be expected to dig deep all the time.
People can't miss the advert they'll give if they want too

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

No offence Paul but "UKGSERs" cannot save the world and be expected to dig deep all the time.
People can't miss the advert they'll give if they want too

No offense taken Forry and to an extent I agree with you, when someone shakes a tin at me in the street I very rarely 'give' as I already support many charities that I choose to give to.

It would be nice to see a little solidarity amongst our community and show support for a fellow GSer who is giving up 6 weeks of his time to make this mission work, surely £2 isn’t that much to ‘dig’ for

 

[Pauly S]

HI all.

HI all , not wanting to be a tight arse , £10 is on its way Bert, from me, my 13year old daughter, my 15yr old son , my 16yr old daughter and my wife, we all chipped in £2 each.Good luck son.
You are setting a standard we should all follow...
May luck be on your side....
best regards,Paul and tribe...

 

[DavidHale]

So that's £2 or £3 for Bert then it'll be £2 or £3 for the Scoots who's next ?Oh I forgot that'll be £2 for a poppy
No offence Paul but "UKGSERs" cannot save the world and be expected to dig deep all the time.
People can't miss the advert they'll give if they want too

It's a fair point, Forry. But this reply will bump this thread as well.

Those that want to will, those that would rather their money went elsewhere won't. It's their choice and no-one will judge them for it. Me? Well, I know Bert fairly well so he's got some of mine.

 

[Bert]

I hope this mission or my asking for help does not upset anyone

Forry - no worries - any decision to help or not is a personal one- I gratefully accept what those who wish to help but think no less of those you do not wish to. I am grateful to Paul for all the support he is giving enabling me to use this platform- I am conscious not not wishing to abuse this privilege.
If my asking has offended anyone, please accept my apology - There never was any intention to do so.

Yes £2 or £20 or whatever amount anyone can give is always money.
Without wishing to sound like a victim- I am not -as my decisions are my own, so far, I've put in £2400 on this mission and it hasn't rolled yet.

I will be putting another 8000 miles futher on the clock wearing out and dropping the value of my Toyota Hilux 4x4 which was already bought with many sacrifices- but I am not here to harp on about that.

I bought 6 new tyres £92 each, 2 air filters at £60 a pop, 2 diesel and 2 oil filters + changed all my 7 litres engine oil, gearbox,+2 other 'boxes' whose names i dont' know but which each take 1.5 litres of gear oil.
Then there are the plastic boxes, cable ties, duck tape and the list goes on and on.
I go because I want to and it feels right- I am only putting up the above so that anyone reading this can perhaps see it from a different angle.
I am out of work for awhile now and a long way from being wealthy. - Despite legislation...go tell a prospective employer that you have a problem with mobility and ... so far..no call backs... maybe I'm just a used up too!

Still, I fight on- as best I can, each day, 6 hours on the telephone looking for support. The second mission -being the 'first full load' and more complex, I worked on for 8 months pro-bono. This time, as I know the ropes, it takes less time to alter exisiting paperwork but still- been at it 2 weeks to date.

It's not just the journey time, ask Fanum, Speggo & Co/anyone who puts these things together how much work is involved. It's quite a lot to put it mildly! and my phone bill isn't getting smaller either
but it's the end result that counts
Tally Ho UKGS'ers

 

[forry]

Forry - no worries - any decision to help or not is a personal one- I gratefully accept what those who wish to help but think no less of those you do not wish to. I am grateful to Paul for all the support he is giving enabling me to use this platform- I am conscious not not wishing to abuse this privilege.
If my asking has offended anyone, please accept my apology - There never was any intention to do so.

Yes £2 or £20 or whatever amount anyone can give is always money.
Without wishing to sound like a victim- I am not -as my decisions are my own, so far, I've put in £2400 on this mission and it hasn't rolled yet.

I will be putting another 8000 miles futher on the clock wearing out and dropping the value of my Toyota Hilux 4x4 which was already bought with many sacrifices- but I am not here to harp on about that.

I bought 6 new tyres £92 each, 2 air filters at £60 a pop, 2 diesel and 2 oil filters + changed all my 7 litres engine oil, gearbox,+2 other 'boxes' whose names i dont' know but which each take 1.5 litres of gear oil.
Then there are the plastic boxes, cable ties, duck tape and the list goes on and on.
I go because I want to and it feels right- I am only putting up the above so that anyone reading this can perhaps see it from a different angle.
I am out of work for awhile now and a long way from being wealthy. - Despite legislation...go tell a prospective employer that you have a problem with mobility and ... so far..no call backs... maybe I'm just a used up too!

Still, I fight on- as best I can, each day, 6 hours on the telephone looking for support. The second mission -being the 'first full load' and more complex, I worked on for 8 months pro-bono. This time, as I know the ropes, it takes less time to alter exisiting paperwork but still- been at it 2 weeks to date.

It's not just the journey time, ask Fanum, Speggo & Co/anyone who puts these things together how much work is involved. It's quite a lot to put it mildly! and my phone bill isn't getting smaller either
but it's the end result that counts
Tally Ho UKGS'ers

Wasn't having a go at you Bert I think it's great what your doing/done for these kids.I'll pop into the bank this week with a donation

 

[Bert]

Wasn't having a go at you Bert I think it's great what your doing/done for these kids.I'll pop into the bank this week with a donation

Forry I respect each person's choice - always have
I know it's hard - trust me- I know....

But I am driven and all the help from all you GS'ers and GS'er-rettes (new term? bags original patent!!)
is really brilliant

When under pressure whilst planning and when on the road , it's good to know you are all out there willing me on for that and your support- again my thanks
Cal me 'Bonkers' if you like but call me !!

 

[Davel]

Am organising a donation at present.

Need any free warehouse space to get everything together? It's in Widnes, so may be too far away, but it's there if you want it.

 

[Bert]

Most kind of you

Am organising a donation at present.

Need any free warehouse space to get everything together? It's in Widnes, so may be too far away, but it's there if you want it.

Thanks Davel
Doing like last time....living room floor!!
Everything has to be unpacked (mostly), audited into manifest, weighed then boxed in plastic- so Warehousing not really practical-
Bu thank you for offering.
And of course, thank you for your donation- don't forget to email me please by name & amount for audit
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Ta very much you good man!

 

[jefformston]

£10 on its way from me.

 

[Bert]

Update

Jeff & Off Piste great thanks
Fil - exercise books bril too


Bank account this morning stood at £1865 paid in (soem awaiting clearance and some 'in-the-pipeline' - good old banks - never miss a trick to hold on to your pennies do they

Thanks everyone- keep it flowing

 

[Off Piste]

Money

Bert

Money in your account last night.

Regards

Tim

 

[BAKERMAN]

Bert I will send you some money, as long as you don`t use it to pay off your morgage .

 

[Davel]

BACS payment sent £20.00.

 

[Number 6]

This thread has had over 1,300 views yet only 33 have pledged to support Bert's mission

Paul, I think Berts post needs editing, it specifically says 'PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY' If you don't read the whole thread then it's not obvious that he is accepting money now

£20 sent.

Andy.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Paul, I think Berts post needs editing, it specifically says 'PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY' If you don't read the whole thread then it's not obvious that he is accepting money now

£20 sent.

Andy.

Thanks for the heads up Andy, sorted now

 

[Bert]

Yes Sir :0)

Bert I will send you some money, as long as you don`t use it to pay off your morgage .

I mean oh noooo Sir Bakerman.
I solemly promise not to clear my morgage with your funds. Indeed all funds deposited/donated are going to purchase the meds.
I am paying for the diesel/trip
So do please dig in deep and I thank you on behalf of those wonderful children