Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 See November Fundraiser thread! govanblue and Bears r us 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamess 3,422 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 See November Fundraiser thread!Its a great read, and doing well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Its a great read, and doing well. I hear Chapter Two is due for release anytime now. Let's hope it has some new characters, and maybe some more bizarre plot twists, just to freshen things up a bit. I'm sure the scriptwriters will be looking at that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamess 3,422 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I hear Chapter Two is due for release anytime now. Let's hope it has some new characters, and maybe some more bizarre plot twists, just to freshen things up a bit. I'm sure the scriptwriters will be looking at that. But if you don't have a day or two to read the 70 pages, the butler did it, and you need to give GB some money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 But if you don't have a day or two to read the 70 pages, the butler did it, and you need to give GB some money.For the plot - just think - game of thrones but the good guys don't get killed and all you have to do is pay a few quid to help develop the plot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Almost off the front page again so - bump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bobby Hume 13,036 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 A well done to everyone who has donated so far bump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Welcome to member number 231 - Brackley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 An update from An Old Soldier...Hello gb,Just a little update on my health as promised. At present I'm on treatment for my renal cancer which is making me really sick and tired but I'm getting there.My discharge from the army is imminent and I'm waiting on SSAFA visiting this week along with the Royal Regiment of Scotland welfare officer to look at my bathroom and adapt it for future needs, so here's hoping.My other cancer is going to need attention soon so if you see someone in Stirling town centre with 3 heads and 4 arms its only me! But anyway staying positive and once again thanks for the tickets. My wife says they are a godsend as it gives her a break .Will keep you updated with any changes.Thank you.- An Old SoldierWe'll be providing some tickets for him and his Army Buddy for the St. Mirren Cup Game too, so fingers crossed for Good Results all round. cstamomusa, Bears r us, 72barca and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,036 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 An update from An Old Soldier...We'll be providing some tickets for him and his Army Buddy for the St. Mirren Cup Game too, so fingers crossed for Good Results all round. When reading that letter, this poem came to my mind, and I have put some of it in this post."When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,When care is pressing you down a bit,Rest if you must ........ but don't you quit." That was the message I got from the update from The Old Soldier, and it puts into perspective any trials or tribulations a person may have, and unless your problems are life threatening, you don't really have a problem.My heart goes out to each and everyone of our "Old Soldiers" from all branches of our forces, not only for the part they have played in keeping our shores safe, but also importantly in the case of the gentleman above, who now has to carry his backpack a little further due to his terrible illness, but still he does not complain, but shoulders his pain and still walks the walk with dignity and a sense of humour that we would all be proud to own."So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,It's when things seem worst that you must not quit." Bears r us, cstamomusa and govanblue 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 And as we approach November - Lest We Forget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 And as we approach November - Lest We Forget.Our November Fundraiser was originally designed to peak on 11th November, but this year we brought it forward, meaning that we've virtually done all our November Fundraising before November - meaning that we can now take a step back, and leave November free for all the proper Veteran/Remembrance Charities who traditionally benefit from the support of the Blue Pound around this time.We'll still keep the November Fundraising thread running through November, not to promote the fundraising, but just so that the many Loyal Fund Members who haven't yet donated will know where to go once they eventually log in and see my reminder PM.There are still dozens of names on my 'No November Donation' list who never miss a Fundraiser, so I'll expect to hear from many of them at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 I've updated the accounts with all donations received up to 26th October, and all purchases to date.Accounts updated: 29/10/15(Latest figures showing Cash Donations and PayPal donations received 10th October to 24th October) Balances 29 Oct 15Total Funds raised to date: £32,150.53 Total Funds raised this season: £7,553.57 Current balances:Erskine Fund: £2,555.02 Sponsors' Fund: £1,002.70 Total Current Balance: £3,558.02 Erskine Fund: Recent Erskine Fund Income:£1,539.56 - November Fundraiser donations Recent Erskine Fund Spending:£259.20 - 4 Hospitality seats v QoS for Erskine£120 - 6 Hospitality seats v Livi for ErskineTotal Erskine Fund spending for period: £379.20Sponsors’ Fund:Recent Sponsors' Fund Income:£350 - DonationsRecent Sponsors' Fund Spending:£0 Total Spent this season:Erskine Fund Spending this season:£259.20 - 4 Hospitality Seats for Erskine (Rangers v QoS)£120 - 6 Hospitality Seats for Erskine (Rangers v Livingston (Petrofac Cup)£260 - 26 tickets for Rangers v Livingston (Petrofac Cup) (16 for Erskine, 10 for Combat Stress)£209 - 12 tickets for Erskine (Rangers v St Johnstone)£144 - 6 Argyle Suite tickets for Erskine (Rangers v St Johnstone)£7.56 - 12 stamps (to post tickets)£245 - 5 Match Programme Annual Subscriptions for 4 Erskine Homes and Hollybush House£174 - 12 Tickets v St Johnstone for Erskine£72 - 5 Tickets v St Johnstone for Combat Stress£12 - Postage costs£259.20 - 4 Disabled Hospitality Seats for Erskine Glasgow£65 - 4 Tickets v Livingston for Erskine£65 - 4 Tickets v Raith Rovers for Erskine£3.78 - 6 stamps£207 - 4th Season Ticket for Combat Stress£94.30 - Loch Katrine Boat Trip & Drinks for 13 people£70 - 4 Tickets v Livingston for Erskine£70 - 4 Tickets v Raith Rovers for Erskine£98 - Rangers TV Annual Subscription for Erskine Mains and Erskine Glasgow£621 - 3 Season Tickets for Combat Stress£259.20 - 4 Disabled Hospitality Seats v Hibs£147 - 3 Rangers TV Annual Subscriptions£235 - 10 tickets v Hibs£23.30 – Rangers Legends 6 DVD Boxed Set£388.80 – 6 Disabled Hospitality Seats for Rangers v St Mirren£224 – 12 Tickets v St Mirren£385 – 28 Match Tickets v Peterhead£137 – 14 Tickets for Burnley£109 – Loch Katrine Boat Trip & Drinks for 12£173.80 - Lunch & Drinks for 12 at Kilted Skirlie, Loch Lomond£612 – 2 Rangers Season TicketsErskine Fund Total Spent this season: £5,750.14Sponsors' Fund Spending this season:£20 - 10 rising Stars (Rangers v St Johnstone)£51 - Rangers Lotto Annual Subscription (for a Fund member)£100 – RDF – 100 Summer Raffle Tickets£50 – RDF - 1 Ricksen Wall Panel Brick£364 – RDF – 7 Weekly Lotto Lines, prepaid for a year£360 – RDF – 180 Rising Stars Tickets (10 per league game)Sponsors’ Fund Total Spent this season: £945 Total Spent this season: £6,695.14What we did in October:Bought 6 Hospitality Seats (v Livi) for Erskine Bought 4 Hospitality Seats (v QoS) for Erskine What we did in September:Bought 16 match tickets for Erskine (Rangers v Livingston, Petrofac Cup)Bought 10 match tickets forCombat Stress (Rangers v Livingston, Petrofac CupBought 12 match tickets for Erskine (Rangers v St Johnstone)Bought 6 Argyle Suite Seats for Erskine (Rangers v St Johnstone)Bought 10 Rising StarsProvided 2 Ibrox Stadium Tour tickets for ErskineBought 5 Match Programme Annual Subscriptions for 4 Erskine Homes and Hollybush HouseBought 5 Match tickets for Erskine (Rangers v St Johnstone)Bought 5 Match tickets for Combat Stress (Rangers v St Johnstone)What we did in August:Bought 4 Hospitality Seats (v Livi) for Erskine GlasgowBought a 4th Concession Season Ticket for Combat StressPaid for a Loch Katrine Boat Trip & Drinks for 13 people (Erskine)Bought 8 Match Tickets (v Livi) for ErskineBought 8 Match Tickets (v Raith) for ErskineBought 2 Rangers TV Annual Subscriptions (Erskine Mains & Erskine Glasgow)Bought 3 Concession Season Tickets for Combat StressBought 3 Rangers TV Annual Subscriptions (Hollybush House, Erskine Park & Erskine Bishopton)Bought 4 Disabled Hospitality Seats v Hibs (Erskine Bishopton)Bought 10 Match Tickets (v Hibs) for Erskine and Combat StressBought 180 rising Stars tickets for the seasonBought 6 Rangers Lotto Annual SubscriptionsBought 1 Rangers Lotto Annual Subscription for a Fund MemberBought ‘Rangers Legends Volume 1’ (6 DVD Boxed Set) for Erskine Sporting MemoriesWhat we did in July:Provided 12 tickets for Rangers v St MirrenProvided 28 tickets for Rangers v PeterheadProvided 17 tickets for Rangers v BurnleyProvided 6 Hospitality Seats for Rangers v St MirrenWhat we did in June:Delivered 84 Whisky Miniatures (for D-Day Ration Packs) and 16 bottles of spirits (much of it lovely posh stuff!) - approx retail cost: £750Provided 74 Match Tickets for Erskine & Combat Stress for all 3 Home Play-off games – approx cost £370Provided 12 RDF Fundraising Night Tickets - £180Beer Money and Raffle ticket money for the Veterans at the Fundraising Night - £240Raffle Tickets for RDF Fundraising Night (Sponsors’ Fund) - £100Argyle Suite Matchday Hospitality for Dinger & Friends (8 people) – List price £850, but thanks to 2 massive donations from Specialized Security and Dunny_01, we paid only £400.Argyle Suite Beer money - £80Kilted Skirlie Restaurant (Loch Lomond) – Lunch and drinks for 12 people - £173Loch Katrine Boat Trip (Steamship Sir Walter Scott) for 12 people - £96 – Thanks to Sir Walter (Scott, not Smith) for a very generous 50% Discount on the ticket price. 100 RDF Summer Raffle Tickets - £100Renewed 2 Season Tickets - £612Blagged 2 additional Free Season tickets! 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govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Why Erskine Matters...https://www.facebook.com/RainFireFilms/videos/1062453607107723/ 72barca 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Why Erskine Matters...https://www.facebook.com/RainFireFilms/videos/1062453607107723/Good stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Last week, one of the chaps featured in that video attended his first trip to Ibrox in many years, and had the rare luxury of enjoying it from the Ibrox Bar. He loved it and can't wait for the next one. I also got a PM from a relative of another Veteran, who was there too ...Hi gb,I was in at Erskine today to see [ - ] and he told me you spoke to him last week at the Livinston game.he is getting a big Gers fan. I think he has been to more games this season than me he is really enjoying it thanks again for all your good work[ a Loyal Fund Member ] Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Goodnight bump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 So anyway, what's next?Oh yes - a trip to the Bo'Ness Steam Railway for 2 Homes. That should be easy. Erskine can organise everything - All we need to do is pay for it. Happy to report that the Residents of Erskine Park Home enjoyed their day out on the Bo'Ness Steam Railway. So that's another Resident's Wish made its way from the Tree of Longing, to the Wall of Satisfaction thanks to the RM Erskine Fund. I'll upload some photos when I get them.Total cost: Take a wild guess... Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,793 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Happy to report that the Residents of Erskine Park Home enjoyed their day out on the Bo'Ness Steam Railway. So that's another Resident's Wish made its way from the Tree of Longing, to the Wall of Satisfaction thanks to the RM Erskine Fund. I'll upload some photos when I get them.Total cost: Take a wild guess... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 In other news, while we've been pottering about with train sets, the Big Boys have been doing some proper work...On Friday 16 October, donors to the Erskine Glasgow Home Recreation Project had the opportunity to visit the new recreation area as it reaches the final stages of construction.We are all delighted with the end result and thank each and every one of our donors for making the new facility a reality.Residents of the Glasgow home, both now and in the future, will gain so much from having their own recreation area. It will be a place where they can meet daily for social activities, where they can spend precious time with loved ones and where they can enjoy some of the simple pleasures in life that so many of us take for granted.Thank you to everyone who supported the project. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Happy to report that the Residents of Erskine Park Home enjoyed their day out on the Bo'Ness Steam Railway. So that's another Resident's Wish made its way from the Tree of Longing, to the Wall of Satisfaction thanks to the RM Erskine Fund. I'll upload some photos when I get them. Total cost: Take a wild guess... Hope they wer'nt "steamin". Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hope they wer'nt "steamin".A few of them are already a bit loco. Corky True Legend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Time for some updates... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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