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Please Donate => Please Donate => Topic started by: Des on April 21, 2012, 02:02:57 PM

Title: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on April 21, 2012, 02:02:57 PM
This is a non profit making forum so all donations will go towards building and maintaining the forum, the donations also help to cover the daily running cost of the site. I appreciate the support of the members through their donations, without them the forum would not exist.

Anyone wishing to donate can do so through the Donate button.

Des. 
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 21, 2012, 10:42:38 PM
How does one donate? PayPal button?

Von Buckle
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on April 21, 2012, 11:46:59 PM
Yes Bob, anyone wishing to donate can do so through the Donate button.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on April 22, 2012, 06:25:28 AM
Sent a small donation but will keep kicking in each week. Gotta keep this one up and running!!!!
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Whiteknuckles on April 22, 2012, 08:36:44 PM

Gotta keep this one up and running!!!!

Agreed - donation sent ;)

Andrew
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on April 23, 2012, 08:06:33 AM
Those two [html] tags appeared when I installed the donate button, the button had to be inserted between the two tags, but they remained there after the button was installed. I have tried to delete them but nothing happens, so I have contacted Simple Machines and I am  awaiting a reply. Thank you for your comments.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: lcarroll on April 23, 2012, 08:56:04 AM
Sent a small contribution as well...will contribute more in future. We need to keep this Forum healthy; it's got so much potential and knowlege in it's membership already.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on April 23, 2012, 03:18:26 PM
Thanks very much to all those who have sent a donation, this will certainly help to build this forum and to keep it running well, I am very appreciative of the help.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: GAJouette on April 24, 2012, 09:36:55 AM
  Des,
Glad to do my bit my friend. Will do it again in the future too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Trackpad on April 29, 2012, 01:23:27 AM
Hi, Des,

Sent a couple of "little bits," and will continue to do so in future. Always glad to support a dedicated modelling website/forum, especially one as good as this!  8)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dekenba on May 23, 2012, 09:39:11 PM
Hi Des,

I've made a small donation towards your upkeep costs & hopefully I'll make regular monthly payments in the future.

Dean
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on May 23, 2012, 09:46:22 PM
Thank you for all the very kind donations, every donation certainly helps to maintain and cover running costs of the forum. I am so appreciative of the generosity of so many members.

Kind regards,

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 23, 2012, 09:48:22 PM
Happy to help, Des  ;)

BVB
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: lcarroll on May 23, 2012, 11:43:36 PM
Des,
    "nuther" small contribution on the way......................really enjoying this site; Thanks for the great work.
Cheers,
Lance :)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on May 26, 2012, 09:53:17 AM
Thanks very much guys, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the members on this forum, you are all a great bunch of people and have assisted me in keeping the running costs down. The forum is growing on a daily basis with new posts, new topics and new members every day, we are heading towards becoming the best WW1 model aircraft site on the net, and this would not be possible without the very kind donations from so many members, thank you.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on May 26, 2012, 11:04:57 AM
The skills shared and the education I receive every day on what I consider my life long escape from the hum drum of life is far greater in value than any monetary contributon I could make. That being said I will continue to attempt to balance the scale.

Steve   
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ronkootje on August 10, 2012, 07:03:29 AM
Jsut send some bits hope it helps gonna do more in the future!

Ron
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on August 12, 2012, 08:55:39 AM
Again I would like to say thank you to all those who have donated to the forum, the support for the forum has been nothing short of tremendous. Every donation helps to keep this forum running and assists in covering the daily running costs, they also allow me to build the forum making it one of the best WW1 aircraft modeling sites on the net. Continued support from our members will ensure the long term viability and growth of the forum, well done and thank you to everyone.

Des. (Administrator and forum owner)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: lcarroll on September 04, 2012, 11:45:58 PM
Des,
   Just sent another token, keep up the great work. This is a very succesful thing you've got going here!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Trackpad on November 01, 2012, 10:43:39 AM
Hi, Des,

A bit more on the way, with more bits to come in due course. Gotta keep my "go to" website perking along!  ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on May 06, 2013, 10:56:54 AM
This one hasnt been touched on for a few months so thought I would get it onto everyone's unread posting list again. If you havent kicked in just a little bit please consider it. Des is providing a great service here. As  stated - every little bit helps.

Steve

 
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bbrockel on May 06, 2013, 12:05:02 PM
I just put a few shekels into the plate.  Thanks Dez for this great site.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on May 10, 2013, 08:46:39 AM
Thanks Steve for the reminder to members of the Donate button. Donations to date have been excellent and I can assure members that every cent of it goes back into the forum.

Many thanks to all those who have donated, it is very much appreciated, without these kind donations the forum would not exist.

Des - Administrator.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on May 10, 2013, 08:53:46 AM
No problem. Considering I spend $10-$18 on a magazine, $25 on a paperback book...and maybe a bit more on kits, this site is priceless. If there is a question or piece of information needed it is given here generously. That combined with the friendly atmosphere is all I could ask for.

Steve
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 10, 2013, 03:06:45 PM
No problem. Considering I spend $10-$18 on a magazine, $25 on a paperback book...and maybe a bit more on kits, this site is priceless. If there is a question or piece of information needed it is given here generously. That combined with the friendly atmosphere is all I could ask for.

Steve

Well said, Steve!  ;)

+1

BVB
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: RichO on July 05, 2013, 10:58:18 PM
HEY ALL,

  I am so totaly new to this site that I have not even introduced myself yet. I have prior commitments befor I can start any new builds and get involved with new clubs, but I have been looking and reading for a couple of weeks now and I just want you to know that I tend to be loyal to the sites that I post at. So I will commit to a donation when I do the introduction and will donate again each time I use your site for the referances that I will use here. This is truely a great site with outstanding builds and a ton of referances.

  Hang in there till get back with introductions. Thanks,  RichO
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: lcarroll on July 12, 2013, 12:31:53 AM
This one hasnt been touched on for a few months so thought I would get it onto everyone's unread posting list again. If you havent kicked in just a little bit please consider it. Des is providing a great service here. As  stated - every little bit helps.

Steve

My turn to contribute and post a reminder. I use the information, photos, and references here more then I would have believed before I joined. Des is doing us a wonderful service and favor here; lets ensure he can continue to "make my day"..........and yours as well!
Cheers All,
Lance :) :) :)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ernie on July 18, 2013, 12:08:14 AM
Another drop in the bucket for you, Des.  About time I repaid something for all
the enjoyment/education your site is giving me.  Thanks for everything!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on July 18, 2013, 07:54:12 AM
Thank you very much for all the kind donations, the generosity of the members has been outstanding and I appreciate the support for the forum given by so many people, thank you.

Kind regards,

Des.   Administrator
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Andi Little on August 12, 2013, 03:25:43 AM
There you go Des' ... just a little something from me - as I intend to be around a while!

Cheers chap ... all the very best.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on August 12, 2013, 07:54:42 AM
Thanks very much Andi, your donation is greatly appreciated.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Andrew H on August 13, 2013, 10:47:17 PM
Hello Des, just made a little donation to your wonderful site - sorry its not a great amount. It should be a lot more for all the enjoyment I have had since joining. Not to mention the helpful & friendly members. Regards.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on August 13, 2013, 10:56:15 PM
Thank you Andrew, I really appreciate the donation you sent, I am so lucky to have so many members who support the forum.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on November 24, 2013, 07:59:26 AM
I would like to express my gratitude again to all those members who have kindly sent donations to the forum, 100% of the money sent goes directly back into the forum to cover the daily running costs and to assist me in building and maintaining the forum.

Des - Administrator/forum owner.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on November 24, 2013, 03:43:24 PM
Always a pleasure and who would I be kidding - Any donation brings me hours of interesting reading,picture viewing and discussion. I cant get this much info if I were to buy dozens of magazines!!!!!

Steve
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on January 06, 2014, 11:37:44 PM
Always a pleasure and who would I be kidding - Any donation brings me hours of interesting reading,picture viewing and discussion. I cant get this much info if I were to buy dozens of magazines!!!!!

Steve

I couldn't agree more Steve.  Both this form and Des' main website are outstanding resources to our community, definitely worth paying towards IMHO.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on January 07, 2014, 08:01:55 AM
Thanks very much Steve and Ian, you donations and continued support of the forum are greatly appreciated.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: jknaus on May 03, 2014, 07:48:28 AM
Small donation. More later when I can again. Quite enjoy this forum. Keep up the excellent work.
James
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Trackpad on May 08, 2014, 04:04:10 AM
Hello, Des,

Donation sent in the name of Gregory Jouette. Have a great Aussie Day!  8)



Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: stefanbuss on May 08, 2014, 03:59:28 PM
Des,

small amount was sent to you. Keep up this site!

Stefan
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on May 08, 2014, 07:21:49 PM
Thanks very much gentlemen for your very kind donations, without the assistance from people like you the forum would not exist, thank you for helping to keep it alive.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Whiteknuckles on May 12, 2014, 01:55:24 PM
Des,

in lieu of a belated contribution to Bo for Gregory's card, I have sent one to you for the forum upkeep.

Cheers,

Andrew
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on May 17, 2014, 10:59:01 AM
Thanks very much Andrew, all donations go directly to the forum to help build and maintain the site.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: andonio64 on June 04, 2014, 10:29:32 PM
Hi Des, I just made a small donation for the forum and also as a support to Gregory's big card.

Ciao

Antonio
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on June 05, 2014, 07:46:28 AM
Thanks very much Antonio, your donation is very much appreciated.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Snowy on July 28, 2014, 01:53:22 PM
A donation from me too Des. I really appreciate you setting up and administrating this forum.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on July 28, 2014, 03:11:01 PM
Thanks very much Snowy, your donation is much appreciated and helps to cover the daily running costs.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: TomR1981 on July 28, 2014, 06:33:17 PM
One from me too - long overdue.
Just about everything we need is all here in one place. Thanks for making it all happen Des.

Tom
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on July 28, 2014, 06:48:15 PM
Thanks very much Tom, as with all the donations from the very generous members, yours is much appreciated.

I am so happy that so many people are finding the forum, and my website, great places to visit, I hope over time both sites will grow to be the ultimate for information on WW1 model aircraft.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: radio on August 25, 2014, 10:59:33 PM
Just send a little donation Des for this great Forum.
Martin
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on August 26, 2014, 08:03:05 AM
Thanks very much Martin for supporting the forum, your donation is greatly appreciated.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 21, 2014, 05:38:56 PM
Hi Des,
 A chunk of money has just left my paypal account and has flown the wires to your fair land.
Thanks for keeping this forum going. It's the first place I come in the morning and my last visit before the computer gets switched off at night.

Cheers,
Bob  ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on November 21, 2014, 06:01:51 PM
Thanks very much Bob, your support for the forum both with donations and by your participation in the forum and with its members is greatly appreciated, you are an integral part of our community.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 02, 2014, 04:22:38 PM
Hello Des,
A little donation to help your site. It's a very very good site and I like being here.
A great thanks for your work.
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 02, 2014, 05:38:06 PM
Thank you very much Alain, your support of the forum will ensure that it continues to prosper.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on December 03, 2014, 11:16:41 PM
Hi Des, another small contribution from me.  I try to remember to send something once a year, I would happily use this forum as a subscription service.

Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 04, 2014, 06:10:02 AM
Your donation is very much appreciated Ian and goes a long way towards keeping the forum alive, I am very grateful of your continued support of the forum.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Pierre Giustiniani on December 20, 2014, 04:50:28 PM
Hi Des
Another contribution from frog's land.
Thank you for your site.
Cheers
Pierre
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 20, 2014, 08:45:34 PM
Thank you very much Pierre, your donation is greatly appreciated and helps a lot in covering the running costs.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ernie on December 20, 2014, 08:56:39 PM
Here's a little contribution for all you do, Des.  Thank you for
your tireless efforts for us. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 21, 2014, 06:40:41 AM
Thank you for your kind donation Ernie, it helps tremendously to keep the forum alive and your continued support of the forum is very much appreciated.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on December 22, 2014, 01:11:52 AM
Merry Christmas Des to you and your family and the extended family here on the "Forum of Choice" Thank you all for the year round gift you provide and to all the elves that post here!!

Steve
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 22, 2014, 06:55:11 AM
Thanks very much Steve, I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year, your continued support for the forum has been greatly appreciated throughout the years, your donations have allowed the forum to continue to grow. 2015 is going to be a massive year for WW1 aircraft models and accessories.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: lcarroll on January 16, 2015, 07:51:30 AM
    Sent a small donation for the Forum today on PayPal, Des. Thanks so very much for what you've built here, it's a sheer joy and great pleasure to log in daily and be part of this wonderful group and all it has to offer!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on January 16, 2015, 08:04:34 AM
Thanks very much Lance for your wonderful donation, every donation goes towards building and maintaining the forum and it is the continued support of the forum members through generous donations that is keeping this forum so active and friendly.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on January 25, 2015, 07:24:40 AM
Last year (2014) was a bumper year for the forum, we reached several milestones with the most important one reaching the 2000 member count. The forum has become THE place to be for anything WW1 aviation modeling related and as a community we are one of the most friendly and helpful on the net.

To keep it all going and to grow even stronger donations are needed to pay for the host fees, domain fees, ongoing daily fees to maintain the forum. All donation no matter how big or small go directly into the forum and website, no monies are used for personal use.

I want to thank all the members who kindly donated money last year and I hope that donations will continue throughout this year as well.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on August 16, 2015, 09:08:26 PM
It is now August 2015 and the forum has been getting a steady flow of donations throughout the year. I wish to thank all those who have contributed to the forum this year and especially to those who have been making regular donations, no matter how big or how small all donations help tremendously, thank you.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Oeli on August 17, 2015, 03:23:32 AM
Hi,

a little donation from a Newbie! :)

Kindly regards

Jörg
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on August 17, 2015, 07:31:02 AM
Your donation is very much appreciated Jörg, the forum relies on members like you to keep it's head above water, thank you.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Zabu on October 01, 2015, 12:44:22 PM
A little gesture.

It felt sooo good to come back here. Thank you.

Cheers



Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on October 01, 2015, 01:02:39 PM
Very much appreciated Zabu, thank you.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Rob on November 18, 2015, 11:59:43 PM
I threw a little bit in the pot. I very much appreciate what you do here Des.

v/r,
Rob
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on November 19, 2015, 05:27:54 AM
Very much appreciated Rob, I'm glad that you are part of this happy family.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on November 19, 2015, 07:08:09 AM
I would like to express my gratitude to all those who have donated throughout the year, without these donations the forum and the website would not exist, many thanks for your very kind and generous donations.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Cimmerian on November 19, 2015, 06:38:38 PM
Just thrown a couple of golden splonders into the pot. ;D
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on November 19, 2015, 07:07:51 PM
Thanks very much Ken, your donation is very much appreciated.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Tankerman on December 24, 2015, 02:03:11 AM
A small donation is on its way to you in appreciation for the pleasure and education ww1aircraftmodels.com has given me over the past year.

I wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Chris
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 24, 2015, 06:26:36 AM
Thank you very much Chris, your very kind donation goes a long way in keeping the forum operational.

Kind regards

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: andonio64 on December 24, 2015, 05:01:28 PM
Hi Des, I made a small Christmas donation.
Happy Christmas!

Antonio
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 24, 2015, 05:43:13 PM
Many thanks Antonio, you donation is very much appreciated and will help to keep the forum active.

Kind regards

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Naimbs on December 24, 2015, 06:30:09 PM
Hello Des,

I help you a little bit too, for your kindness and the wonderful forum.

Amitiés  ;)

Arnaud

Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 24, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
Thank you very much Arnaud, your very kind donation is greatly appreciated and goes towards building and maintaining the forum.

Kind regards

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: petrov27 on December 24, 2015, 11:08:58 PM
Donation made - Merry Christmas!


Patrick
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 25, 2015, 05:21:53 AM
Thank you Patrick for your very kind donation, your kindness will help to keep the forum moving ahead.

Kind regards

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: TobyCoulson on December 25, 2015, 08:05:22 PM
A small festive donation made. Don't blow it all at once ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 26, 2015, 06:08:11 AM
Very much appreciated Toby, your kind donation will help to cover the daily running costs of the site.

Kind regards

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Suffolk Lad on January 12, 2016, 08:54:42 AM
Hi Des - thought it was time I made a small donation for the pleasure I receive. Keep up the good work for the coming year.

Regards - Tug
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on January 12, 2016, 09:07:06 AM
Your donation is very much appreciated Tug, with donations like yours I hope to build the forum into an even better place to be this year.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 13, 2016, 02:09:59 AM
Hi Des,

Just sent in a donation, keep up the good work, really appreciate all you do..

Ed
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on January 13, 2016, 06:35:21 AM
Thanks very much Ed, it's donations like yours that are keeping the forum running and allowing me to keep it well maintained.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: KitRookie37 on January 28, 2016, 01:56:29 AM
Hello Des,
A little to help you keeping those great forum.
Best regards.
Alain.
PS: If you come in France tell me, I live in the middle near the Loire and I've got a lot of place.  ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: malaula on January 28, 2016, 03:43:19 AM
Des,a small amount for this great forum on the way...
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on January 28, 2016, 07:11:45 AM
Alain and Malaula, your donations arrived today and I thank you both very deeply, I appreciate the kind donations very much as they will help to keep the forum as a first class site and the best WW1 aviation forum on the net.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on April 13, 2016, 09:10:55 AM
I received a donation about a week ago and I replied in my usual manner, but the email bounced back. To the member who gave the donation please let it be known that I appreciate your very kind gesture and apologize for not responding personally, I have sent you a second email so we will see if that one bounces back.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on May 17, 2016, 02:05:02 PM
I would like to thank the people who have made recent donations to the forum, all monies go to building and maintaining the forum and it helps to cover the daily running costs as well, if I wasn't receiving donations the forum would not exist, so thank you.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ernie on May 28, 2016, 08:46:04 AM
A little pittance winging your way, Des.  Many thanks for all you have done and are
doing for our happy little group. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on May 28, 2016, 10:02:06 AM
A huge thank you Ernie for your wonderful and very kind donation, your continued support for this forum ensures that the forum will remain a lively and happy place for everyone to enjoy.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: dinor on June 10, 2016, 03:30:59 PM
Little bit from me as well Des, this site is fantastic and has made a real difference in my approach to things as well as being very entertaining.

Dino
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on June 10, 2016, 06:54:38 PM
Thanks very much Dino for your very kind donation, your contribution will make sure the forum continues to be entertaining.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on September 30, 2017, 01:17:40 PM
This forum relies heavily on shop fees and members donations to keep afloat, ongoing host fees plus domain fees and registration costs all take a toll on finances, any changes that need to be made to the forum many of which members don't see all cost a substantial amount. I am extremely gratefull to all those members who have donated to the forum as it is their generosity that keeps the forum alive, please keep the donations coming.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Manni on October 11, 2017, 06:06:07 PM
I send you a little amount of money, hope it helps to keep this great forum running.
Cheers,
Manni
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on October 11, 2017, 06:38:10 PM
My many thanks Manni, your very kind donation will go a long way towards keeping the forum operating.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Suffolk Lad on October 13, 2017, 05:51:13 PM
Hello Des

Just sent a little something which I hope will help in some way.

I haven't been involved much since the SE5 having been hopelessly sidetracked but I do pop in from time to time. I purposefully have not followed any threads so my apologies to fellow members for that but it's a bit like a kid in a sweet shop with no money in his pocket. I have been adding to the stash (Taube on order) and do intend to come back to WWI soon.

Currently I'm sidetracked on an elephant - no not the Martynside but a 'white one'. I  bought a Trumpeter 1/35 aircraft carrier so many years ago. My wife has always referred to it as my 'white elephant' and a chance remark from a club colleague saw it on the bench - you know the rest.

Rest assured 'I will be back' , in the meantime I hope this small contribution will help in keeping such a fine Forum ticking over.

My best regards - Tug
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on October 13, 2017, 05:55:17 PM
Your very kind donation is very much appreciated Tug, all donations go directly back into the forum and your donation will certainly keep the forum ticking over.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on November 19, 2017, 06:32:41 PM
My many thanks to the latest member to donate to the forum, his very kind and generous donation helps to cover the costs of setting the Website and Forum as safe sites, the SSL Certificates don't come cheap. You will all notice that the Website and Forum now have a safe green padlock, I have done this to protect all the forum members.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 01, 2017, 09:30:36 AM
Another generous donation has been received this time from one of our newer members, many thanks to this guy for helping to keep the forum alive.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 01, 2017, 05:45:37 PM
I have received another two very kind donations from our members, I am so grateful for these donations as they not only go towards building and maintaining the forum but they also help to pay the daily running costs of the site.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 02, 2017, 11:59:54 AM
Again I express my sincere gratitude to the three most recent donations to the forum, 100% of all the money donated is used to keep the forum running at its peak and also it helps to cover the daily running costs of the site, all donations are much appreciated.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Des on December 09, 2017, 06:16:48 PM
Two more very generous donations have been sent, I appreciate very much the generosity of our forum members, all donations go towards keeping this furum running and allows me to improve the forum.

Des.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on January 31, 2018, 03:51:21 AM
Hey Des the Paypal button isn't working for donations.

Steve
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on January 31, 2018, 02:59:45 PM
Just up to speed. Understood now

Steve
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on May 31, 2018, 09:30:42 PM
This is a friendly reminder to everyone that our Forum depends on member donations to cover the costs of maintaining what we hope is the best WW1 modelling forum on the Internet.

There have been no donations recorded since mid April and as I'm sure everyone appreciates, donations are vital to the running of the Forum. Changes made late last year removed all shop and advertising fees so we are wholly reliant now on member support.

If you can assist, it would be greatly appreciated. The Donate button can be found on the Home Page.

David Wilson
Forum Administrator

Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 01, 2018, 04:40:07 PM
A wee donation has been made  ;)

More will follow as and when my bank account is flush with greenbacks  ;)

Keep up the great work, Dave.

All the best,
Bob  ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on June 01, 2018, 06:23:24 PM
Many thanks Bob. Your help and support is greatly appreciated and will assist Adrienne in keeping the forum costs covered.

kind regards

Dave
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 01, 2018, 07:17:17 PM
My pleasure, Dave.

I hope many of our newer or lurker members consider making a small donation. 

I can't imagine a World without this forum being in it... So come on my friends, throw a few coins in the tip jar and let's keep this wagon rolling...for you, for me and for the many new members who join in the future.

Bob

P.S. To those of you who have made many donations - I salute you!  ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: the great waldo on June 02, 2018, 07:50:32 AM
Done
Cheers
Andrew
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on June 02, 2018, 08:24:10 AM
Many thanks for your support Andrew

cheers

Dave W
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: RAGIII on June 02, 2018, 09:33:15 PM
I have made a VERY small donation as my finances allowed. I will leave the Snipe up in the Buy and Sell Segment for another week. If it sells I will donate a good portion to the Forum.
RAGIII

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9615.0
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on June 02, 2018, 10:47:14 PM
Many thanks! Your support is greatly appreciated Rick
Cheers
Dave W
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: andonio64 on June 05, 2018, 12:42:11 AM
I gave my little contribution just a few minutes ago.
Long live the Forum!
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: RAGIII on June 09, 2018, 10:55:06 PM
Many thanks! Your support is greatly appreciated Rick
Cheers
Dave W

As promised I made my second donation after selling the WNW Snipe.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on June 15, 2018, 09:59:55 AM
Many thanks Rick

Your support and the donations from others have ensured the continued operation of the Forum and Des' wonderful website. We are indebted to you all.

Dave Wilson
Forum Administrator

Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ginger Weir on August 16, 2018, 07:06:38 PM
I think the paypal button would appear to be linked to the old "Des" account.
Do I now use "[email protected]" ?
Best Regards
Gavin
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on August 16, 2018, 08:03:35 PM
Hi Gavin

Yes please use the new account for donations. The PayPal button on the donation board is still linked to Des' account.

The new PayPal account for Forum donations is: [email protected]

Thanks and kind regards

Dave
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ginger Weir on August 16, 2018, 09:03:55 PM
Thanks so much for picking up the Des banner. Not on here often enough but to always know its there for invaluable help and reference advice is amazing.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 17, 2018, 12:02:44 AM
Hi Dave,
The donation I  made a couple months ago more than likely ended up going to Des's address. I hope these funds are available to the forum.
Cheers,
Bob  ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on August 17, 2018, 11:10:54 AM
My sincere thanks to all who have so kindly donated to sustain the Forum. Your kindness and generosity is truly appreciated and I'm very grateful for the support you are giving to ensue the continuity of the Forum.

Bob- with regard to your kind donation, it went to Des' address but those funds have been redirected to the new Forum account.

As I mentioned previously, the donation button on the forum is keyed to Des' old address and has not yet been updated.

Anyone wishing to make a most welcome donation is asked to send it to the new PayPal forum account:

[email protected]

Thanks and kind regards

Dave Wilson
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 17, 2018, 06:35:18 PM
Thanks for the info, Dave.

I hope many more donations find their way towards maintaining this superb resource.
Cheers,
Bob  ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on August 20, 2018, 12:38:31 PM
Dave, I'm sorry I didn't read this before. I have continued to use (including today) the old donation button. I will from this point on use the new info.

Steve
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 13, 2020, 04:53:40 PM
Hi Dave & Team,

 I have slung a few coin into the pot to help with running costs.


Keep up the great work!
Von B 
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: LuckyLuke on July 14, 2020, 05:40:14 AM
Hi Team,

I have followed Bobs example and put in a drop to help keep the light on.
Thanks for keeping this forum alive !

Bests,
Luke
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on July 14, 2020, 08:32:30 PM
Sincere thanks to all who donate and help keep the Forum and Des' website active. Your support is invaluable and encourages us to strive to improve the WW1 modelling experience for everyone.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: macsporran on July 21, 2020, 08:41:50 PM
A few quid in the gas meter to keep the steam internet going.
Thanks for this excellent forum, Dave & Co.
Sandy
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on July 21, 2020, 09:14:38 PM
Many thanks Sandy and the other generous forum members Stephen, Giuseppe, Gene, Luk, Bob, David, Kevin, David and Pheon for your valued donations this month which ensure the ongoing wellbeing of the Forum and Des' website. All of you ensure we are able to keep the lights on here.

cheers and warmest regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: pepperman42 on July 23, 2020, 11:35:53 AM
Still the best!!

Steve
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: macsporran on May 18, 2021, 11:43:47 PM
A wee something to help keep the lights on.
S
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Mike Norris on May 31, 2021, 07:12:46 PM
How did I not do this before.
Anything to keep this great community going,

Mike
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on May 31, 2021, 08:18:58 PM
My sincere thanks to those kind folk who have donated to the Forum and indeed kept the lights on, not only here but also in preserving Des' website which we maintain in his memory, exactly as he left it.

To those who donate to the Forum please accept my deepest personal thanks because you are the ones who keep the Forum alive and growing for all to enjoy.

Kindest regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 02, 2021, 10:32:10 PM
Hi Dave,
Thanks for all the work you do with the running of this forum and to the mods who keep things on an even keel. Always appreciated!  ;)

A donation has been made to help keep the lights on.
Cheers!!

Bob  :)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Manni on August 09, 2021, 09:56:09 PM
Hi Dave. Thanks for your work.
A donation should be transferred to you to keep  on running this forum.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ernie on October 07, 2021, 12:31:34 PM
Here's a little help Dave.  Thanks for all your efforts in
making this community a continuing success! Thanks
for everything Dave!

Best regards,
Ernie
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: bobs_buckles on October 09, 2021, 08:41:24 AM
Quote

Best regards,
Ernie

It's good to see you back, Ernie.
Long may that continue.
Bob  ;)
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on October 09, 2021, 10:47:31 AM
My sincere thanks to those members who support the Forum with donations. Believe me, you are the people who keep the lights on here and I'm very grateful to you.

Your Forum donations not only keep the Forum running and expanding, but you also ensure that Des' website is able to be maintained as a reference resource and tribute to him.

My sincere thanks to you all for keeping the WW1 hobby thriving!

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Ginger Weir on November 23, 2021, 02:45:53 AM
Dribs and drabs !
Hope I’ve now got the PayPal correct !
Success.
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: Dave W on November 23, 2021, 06:58:09 AM
Many thanks for the very kind and timely donation! It's the members such as you that keep the lights on and the props spinning here ( I was going to say wheels turning but figured an aviation term was better) :).

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Every little bit helps
Post by: macsporran on May 09, 2023, 03:15:13 AM
A wee something to help keep things going.
Haven't heard from Dave for ages - hope all well on the road to recovery, meanwhile thanks to the moderators for a great job.
Sandy