| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own 16:05 - May 12 with 7209 views | wkj |
Good afternoon TWTD. As some of you are no doubt aware, TWTD veteran Footers had the horror of his home going up in smoke the other day due to a battery explosion. While he may not always be everyone's cup of Tea, he has been there countless times for good causes and other fundraisers over the year, as well as created some great friendships across the board.
Insurance only goes so far, and footers is now faced with all of the costs of moving and the added cost involved with having to live without access to his appliances.
https://www.islingtongazette.co.uk/news/house-fire-in-finsbury-park-7965456
As such, we would like to see if we cant pull together as a forum and raise some cash to help our friend find his feet a little quicker. I set an arbitrary goal of £750
If we can reach that goal... Great
If we can smash past it... excellent
But even If we can do neither, every penny would count for Dear Old Footers in his time of turbulence.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-footers-find-a-home
Interesting afternoon at footers towers by footers 11 May 2021 17:10Explosion and a house fire.
All out safely thank god, despite a little smoke inhalation.
Big ups to London Fire Brigade, ambulance service and po po for their speedy assistance.
Now off for a beer and, eventually, into temporary accommodation.
Update:
Footers had no clue we were doing this for him, but upon finding out he gave us an update.
Fundraiser: Helping one of our own by footers 12 May 2021 17:20Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause.
[Post edited 12 May 2021 22:43]
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:09 - May 12 with 4923 views | Ewan_Oozami |
Despite mine and footers' disagreements over Battenberg, losing a home is an awful thing to suffer so happy to help! |  |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:10 - May 12 with 4914 views | Steve_M |
No picture of a fire engine? Not donating.
Here's a stock one from LFB's tweets so I will now.
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:12 - May 12 with 4891 views | SpruceMoose |
TWTD at its finest. Twenty quid chucked in to help replenish the old Razzle collection. |  |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:14 - May 12 with 4887 views | wkj |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:10 - May 12 by Steve_M |
No picture of a fire engine? Not donating.
Here's a stock one from LFB's tweets so I will now.
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Fixed, thanks for the reminder! | |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:15 - May 12 with 4865 views | SpruceMoose |
Could we get this stickied please Phil/Gav? | |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:18 - May 12 with 4858 views | earlsgreenblue |
Well done for highlighting his plight, wouldn’t have know otherwise........happy to help. |  | | |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:22 - May 12 with 4840 views | Geomorph |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:12 - May 12 by SpruceMoose |
TWTD at its finest. Twenty quid chucked in to help replenish the old Razzle collection. |
done... |  | | |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:27 - May 12 with 4802 views | bobwya |
Done | | | |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:47 - May 12 with 4720 views | wkj |
Absolutely staggering generosity so far, thank you for contributing and/or spreading the word! | |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:57 - May 12 with 4661 views | PJH |
Done. |  | | |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 16:58 - May 12 with 4618 views | 26_Paz |
Hope it gets sorted soon. All the best. |  |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:12 - May 12 with 4578 views | TVRBlue |
Done. Glad all were safe and good luck with everything. |  | | |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 with 4565 views | footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |  |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:24 - May 12 with 4521 views | BlueBadger |
Just bunged a few quid in to make it up to a nice round number. Have a Mackeson's and blackcurrant on me. |  |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:34 - May 12 with 4485 views | Ryorry |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
Nicely said, and a great cause. Tried to donate directly to them but just kept getting "A processing error occurred" - 3 times. Will try again later, or is there an alternative method? Can't see a paypal button tho.
Edit - just realised I can go down the original route & you'll forward - doh! Brain on go-slow atm. [Post edited 12 May 2021 17:36]
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:39 - May 12 with 4446 views | ElephantintheRoom |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
Commiserations on your housefire - but what a fantastic response to your mishap and online chums. Well said - and well done. | |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 18:19 - May 12 with 4338 views | SpruceMoose |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
You're a good egg Footers. | |
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"Imagine being a heterosexual white male in Britain at this moment. How bad is that. Everything you say is racist, everything you say is homophobic. The Woke community have really f****d this country." | | Poll: | Selectamod |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 18:50 - May 12 with 4278 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
Both admirable cuases, but I wouldn't mind if you spent the money on an electrical safety awreness course either  |  |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 18:58 - May 12 with 4250 views | SpruceMoose |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 18:50 - May 12 by Swansea_Blue |
Both admirable cuases, but I wouldn't mind if you spent the money on an electrical safety awreness course either |
How much is electricity used in the cooking of meth exactly? | |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 19:15 - May 12 with 4218 views | Dubtractor |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
FFS man. I could have read this before I donated.
Nah, happy to help either way, and hope you're back on your feet sharpish. |  |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 20:07 - May 12 with 4131 views | eireblue |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment in this post.
Hmmmm, just realised that there was more than one sentiment expressed and it maybe unclear if I was endorsing whether footers is not worthy, or that The Refugee Therapy Centre do outstanding work.
Glad I have cleared up that ambiguity. |  | | |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 21:23 - May 12 with 4020 views | BasingstokeBlue |
I’m in. We’re now over 2/3 of the way towards original target. |  |
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 21:28 - May 12 with 4015 views | BasingstokeBlue |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
How about a cheese hamper for Cookie (smoked cheese, of course!).
If there’s anything left over, try the Christmas Jumper gambit, too? [Post edited 12 May 2021 21:29]
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 21:40 - May 12 with 3976 views | Seablu |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
Hope you can get back to some sort of normality soon.
You’re a decent ovoid and the refugee therapy charity is a superb suggestion
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| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 22:25 - May 12 with 3899 views | Plums |
| Fundraiser: Helping one of our own on 17:20 - May 12 by footers |
Erm, while I am extremely appreciative of your support and kind wishes, there is no way that I could accept any of your hard-earned in good conscience.
As a fairly well-remunerated (though don't tell my boss that) metropolitan elite type, this is nothing more than a blip in the road, fortunately - one which should resolve itself in a matter of days. I really don't need it.
As the fundraiser is already going, might I suggest we give any funds raised to a local charity where I have helped out on ocassion: The Refugee Therapy Centre - https://refugeetherapy.org.uk/ - they do outstanding work helping migrants and refugees overcome their trauma in a compassionate and professional manner. However, due to covid restrictions, they are facing an uphill battle in reopening and providing such an essential service to those who have *really* struggled, whether through war, torture, persecution, famine and so on.
If this is too controversial a choice, then perhaps the Sir Bobby Foundation would be a better destination.
Again, many thanks for thinking of me - sincerely - but I really am not a worthy cause. |
Just read this after donating.
Very happy to help those in genuine need, you’re a good fella.
All the best with the recovery and restoration. |  |
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