chrismoyles.net
- Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:54 pm
#348472
Crickey, I felt bad about abusing our Viv, as I have been assembling my new cement mixer, and I read this and think that I was very insightful.
Viv, £5,000 to me is £5,000, not 10p. We raised the money in the Pub over about 6 months, this included many sponsored events, Mrs B, did a solo parachute jump, which was a highlight.
I also ran an outside bar for free at a Hog Roast and Barn dance in aid of a childrens Hospital, with 1000 people and 8 staff that was hard work.
So you see even if I have more money than you, and have a nice house etc it doesn't matter, I don't give all my money to charity as I believe you should save and make a secure future for your wife and kids. You might even say that is this attitude which has meant I have a nice house. I don't and have never had expensive cars, Holidays, latest 70" flat screen tellies etc. I saved and invested and work my * tits off. My greatest sacrifice I can make is my time, as I don't think I'll run out of money, but we all run out of time. To this end I am treasurer of a new community learning centre and have just been appointed a school govenor. Both things are important to me, my family, and my local community ( which interestingly Rusty has a Donkey Sanctuary in it at St Annes Chapel)
The point I was making was that Charity and giving is about what is important to you, and your family. The "sponsor me" request from a bloke on a forum I personally do not agree with. I agree with Bruvva being a star in what he is doing but personally I think he is doing it for his reasons, which I know are good ones, he needs to raise money from friends and family, but I don't like the fact it's being asked of us. Not in a really bad way as I can choose not too. It just smacks of the Catherine Tate sketch with the Woman who comes into the office every day asking for sponsorship for something else, in that if one person on here decides to engage the help of others to support a charitable concern, it could get repetitive.
Anyway enough said, Viv if you spent 10 hours a week volunteering ( preferably somewhere without * internet access) I would be more impressed than just having less coffee, and not buying flowers ( hard up the bloke who tries to get into your nickers in this fashion)
Rusty, really sorry about your Dad, that sucks.
Viv, £5,000 to me is £5,000, not 10p. We raised the money in the Pub over about 6 months, this included many sponsored events, Mrs B, did a solo parachute jump, which was a highlight.
I also ran an outside bar for free at a Hog Roast and Barn dance in aid of a childrens Hospital, with 1000 people and 8 staff that was hard work.
So you see even if I have more money than you, and have a nice house etc it doesn't matter, I don't give all my money to charity as I believe you should save and make a secure future for your wife and kids. You might even say that is this attitude which has meant I have a nice house. I don't and have never had expensive cars, Holidays, latest 70" flat screen tellies etc. I saved and invested and work my * tits off. My greatest sacrifice I can make is my time, as I don't think I'll run out of money, but we all run out of time. To this end I am treasurer of a new community learning centre and have just been appointed a school govenor. Both things are important to me, my family, and my local community ( which interestingly Rusty has a Donkey Sanctuary in it at St Annes Chapel)
The point I was making was that Charity and giving is about what is important to you, and your family. The "sponsor me" request from a bloke on a forum I personally do not agree with. I agree with Bruvva being a star in what he is doing but personally I think he is doing it for his reasons, which I know are good ones, he needs to raise money from friends and family, but I don't like the fact it's being asked of us. Not in a really bad way as I can choose not too. It just smacks of the Catherine Tate sketch with the Woman who comes into the office every day asking for sponsorship for something else, in that if one person on here decides to engage the help of others to support a charitable concern, it could get repetitive.
Anyway enough said, Viv if you spent 10 hours a week volunteering ( preferably somewhere without * internet access) I would be more impressed than just having less coffee, and not buying flowers ( hard up the bloke who tries to get into your nickers in this fashion)
Rusty, really sorry about your Dad, that sucks.
