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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: uncletony on April 23, 2014, 09:48:56 AM
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Des has given me the signal to proceed with this, however it all hangs on Cheryl's wishes.
In the meantime, we shall assume the operation is a go. Who is in?
The Plan: a giant laminated foam board backed poster featuring a profile view of Gregory's favorite WWI aeroplane, The mighty SPAD C.XIII.
If you are in, that is, you wish to have your name appear on the poster, please respond to this topic with your handle or name as you prefer, along with the country you are from.
Like this:
ModelManiac (John Doe) USA
If you can pledge a buck or two to help defray the printing and shipping costs, that would be appreciated. Bob Von Buckles has already stepped up with $11.50 (thank you vB).
I will update you with thumbnails of the poster / card as it develops. Currently there is a very rough mockup in the other topic.
This is not a two year project. This is happening now. Gregory needs your support. Please speak up if you wish to be included.
That is all, carry on.
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Count me in Bo with a pledge for $5 (just let me know where to send it):
Andrew Haas (Whiteknuckles) Australia
Cheers,
Andrew
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Modelnut (Stan) TN, USA
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rhallinger (Bob) USA. I'll send $5.
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Count me in $5!
Mark
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I'm in, let me know where to send $5.
Ian B (Cape Cod, USA)
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I'm in, too, for $5.
Bud Pearson (coyotemagic) California, USA
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Count me in, $5
James Fahey, New Zealand
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You Betcha! Pledge me for $5 as well.
LCarroll (Lance Carroll) Canada
Standing by for directions on where to send the $.
Cheers,
Lance
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I'm in
Tony Haycock New Zealand
How do I get $5.00 to the appropriate place?
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I'm in naturally. Gregory is a diamond geezer.
Keith Graveson (Kornbeef) U.K.
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Thanks for taking the initiative on this Bo.
I'll happily chip in my $5. Let us know how to pay, and if not enough is raised first time round I'll add a bit more
Nigel Jackson (France)
Best wishes
Nigel
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Bob's Buckles - UK
$15
vB
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Des Delatorre - Australia
$20.00
It is very kind of everyone to be offering to send money but please hold off sending any until such time as I hear from Cheryl.
Des.
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Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
I'll add $5 to the pool.
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Ivotb Netherlands
I'm in too for $5
regards,
Ivo
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Hi Bo,
Patrick H. (IFF1418) Belgium
I'm in for 5 US $ (more if needed)
Thank you Bo
Kind regards
Patrick
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At the rate the donations are coming in we will soon be able to buy him a real Spad XIII - bless him.
vB
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Des Delatorre - Australia
$20.00
It is very kind of everyone to be offering to send money but please hold off sending any until such time as I hear from Cheryl.
Des.
Yes and in fact pledges have already exceeded what I believe this will cost, for I have received a very generous $50 anonymous pledge offline, what I think I will do is divide the actual cost by the total amount pledged, that ratio will inform what you actually can chip in.
So let's say we have $200 pledged and this thing ends up costing $100. If you pledged $5, it'll end up being $2.50. Sound fair?
The balance you can donate to the forum if you like :)
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Sounds like a good plan Bo ;)
Andrew
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I am surely in:
Przemyslaw Litewka (PrzemoL) Poland - and USD5 added.
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Hi Bo. Count me in for $5, if you need more, please let us know.
Thanks for this!
Ernie Parsons,
Canada
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Sounds good to me, Bo!
The rest I can donate to my girlfriends charity fun run for Cancer support later in May.
Vb
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I am also in for $5.00
RAGIII
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Brilliant idea, Bo. I'm in for $5 (+ if needed).
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Me too, just let us know how and when you need my $5.
Ian (Ian from Doncaster) UK.
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Put me down for 5 bucks,DaveM from the UK.
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let me know how/where to send
Hidde (hiddeous1973) from The Netherlands
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current list of signers (i plucked one or two from the other topic if it was obvious they wanted to be included):
Bob's Buckles
boggie
coyotemagic
Dal Gavan
Dave Wilson
DaveM
Des Delatorre
Ernie Parsons
guitarlute
hiddeous1973
Ian from Doncaster
IanB
IFF1418
Ivotb
Jamo
kornbeef
lcarrol
Modelnut
Nigel Jackson
PrezmoL
RAGIII
rhallinger
Russell
Tony Haycock
umlaufmotor
Whiteknuckles
I need countries from guitarlute and Russell.
We currently have 11 countries represented from 26 signers. Keep'em coming!!!!
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Hello Des and Bo,
It would be a brilliant idea to donate the money that isn't needed to the forum.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Count me in too. $5
Tom R, UK
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From me come 5$.
Martin, Germany
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Bertl (Umlaufmotor)
Bavaria ;)
Please tell me, at what address should I send the $ 5?
Servus
Bertl
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Patrick (petrov27) USA
$5
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I'm in for $5.00. Anything left donate the this great website!
Mike Robinson (rolanddvi) USA
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everyone hang on to your money, all will be revealed when / if we get an address from Cheryl...
meanwhile, no hi-res spad to be found, have to roll my own. Not as good as the one I found on the net yesterday, but it won't provoke any copyright hackles. And it can be scaled to any size needed ;)
oh yeah, it's WIP(!!!) stay tuned
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20603255/spad13_4gaj_wip.png)
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update, this is all for today... still WIP
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20603255/spad13_4gaj_wip2.png)
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Nice, Bo! Gregory's gonna love it!
Cheers,
Bud
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Count me in for $5.00 with any overage going to this fine forum!
Mark Groth, U.S.A.
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I'm in for $10 with overages going to the forum.
Lindsay (LindsayT) Canada.
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Great vector tickling, Bo!
Gregory will be so pleased to see your work.
Cheers,
Bob ;)
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Hello Bo,
Very nice. This will be great on the wall. Thank you for all your work.
Kind regards
Patrick
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I'm in for $5.00. Anything left donate the this great website!
Great idea - please do the same with any leftover from my donation share.
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I will give also 5$.
Adam from Poland
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Bo, I'm sure our Gregory would be thrilled by your SPAD.
Even more created by one of his forum-mates. I really
hope this comes to fruition.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Me to $5.00 :)
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Bo,
What a great idea. Please include me in the list: Lone Modeller UK.
I will willingly subscribe US $5 - any balance can go to this excellent website which has made all of this possible.
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Bo, add me to the list as well please, and with a fiver in hand.
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Throw in a fiver from Steve Crane (pepperman42) Canada. Use it where its needed!!
Steve
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And me
Dave
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Count me in for a fiver.
OEFFAG 153 (Mikael) Sweden
Cheers Bo!
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I have not had the pleasure of meeting Gregory, but put Treadhead down, and a pledge of five bucks...
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I'm in for $5.00
Artur (buzby), Poland
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thanks for all the additional support. Now we are waiting to hear back from Cheryl.
In the meantime, I have pretty much completed the SPAD XIII C.I rendering -- I'm no expert on the type; i hope there are no glaring errors:
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20603255/spad13_4gaj_fin.png)
enlargement detail... (not even actual size)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20603255/spad13_4gaj_fin_detail.png)
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Nice job Bo!
Regards,
Bo
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Looks great. Im sure he will appreciate it!!
Steve
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Lovely work Bo. I feel sure that Gregory would be much touched by it.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Very well done Bo, this will certainly lift Gregory's spirits.
Des.
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Great progress, Bo!
Gregory will love it I'm sure.
vB
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Very nice done. Looks great Bo.
Martin
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Magnificent Bo, as usual I should say.
Kind regards
Patrick
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I'm in for $5. Get well soon Gregory.
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Your artwork is enough to bring a smile to any SPADophile, Bo.
Great job, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Please add me to the card, $5 waiting to be sent.
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Just had a thought! It doesn't happen often, so listen up!
To save Bo's mouse finger, why don't we all club in a buy one of Russell Smith's beautiful pieces of art and have Russ sign the back - from all the boys @ WW1aircraftmodels.com
I'm up for it! Anyone else?
Cheers,
Bob
(http://www.russellsmithart.com/Small%20pages/assets/big/StartingLine_LG.jpg)
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Lol, NOW you think of it
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With all due regard for Bo's work, I would vote for Russell's painting. Anyway, I am going to participate, even if it required raising the stake.
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Bo as well as Russell are great artists, so I will follow the majority and the contribution may be raised if necessary.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Considering all the work Bo has already put into this, I say we go with Bo's card and with the overage, order a print from Russ. He's got a SPAD VII in his "Open Print" Gallery for $25. Let's do both.
Cheers,
Bud
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You are so right Bud. Both will be unique representations. Good thinking my friend!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Considering all the work Bo has already put into this, I say we go with Bo's card and with the overage, order a print from Russ. He's got a SPAD VII in his "Open Print" Gallery for $25. Let's do both.
Cheers,
Bud
I like this option Bud. From the unanimous response to the original proposal I believe we could do both AND have enough for framing etc and a sizable overage to help the Forum as well. I have several of Russell's prints and enjoy them immensely. Like Patrick, however, I will support the consensus on the final choice. Remember too, Greg could never have enough SPADs! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Getting two is even better. I am for it.
PS. Sorry, Bo...
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Lol, NOW you think of it
Bo, I did say I had a thought! It does take time for the 3 marbles in my cranium to collide, such is the distance between them... lol
I'll go with Bo first and Russ as back up.
Keep up the great work Banana King!
;) ;)
vB
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This topic has now been put on hold for the time being. I am still awaiting a reply from Cheryl, Gregory's wife, with a mailing address so we can send the card, if she does not want to give out that information we will have to shelve the idea.
As soon as I hear news from Cheryl I will reopen this topic and let everyone know, it will either be yes or no.
Des.
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I received the following email from Cheryl today, it is excellent news. Cheryl also sent their mailing address so I will now pass it on to Bo and we can now get the ball rolling.
Des.
Des,
Good afternoon,I've a update for you on Gregory's health. I was told this morning that my husband will be returning home next week after finishing this round of rehab. It's been a long time coming and as you'd guess It's A Very Joyful Day around here. It very hard to believe Gregory has been in the Hospital and then a Rehabilitation Hospital for over 3 months now, He'll still needs more rehabilitation and we're all praying that he will be able to walk again in time .For now he's confined to a much hated wheelchair. But knowing Gregory's strong will I know he'll be out of that chair if at all possible at all as soon as possible.Mentally Gregory is still some what confused at times as to be expected.Sometimes I'm not always certain he knows what as happened to him but he does appear to understand that things are different than before. It took a bit of time but he does recognize our family members now as well as others around him.This is a major improvement from the first while after the stroke when he had not a clue who I was or anyone else . I thank the Lord daily for any improvement in his condition and for still having him with us. Never doubt the power of prayer and faith.
I did tell Gregory that you wanted our address for a card from you and his friends on the forum. I can't tell you how much that boosted his spirits. My personal thanks to you for your very kind offer. Once he's home knowing Gregory he'll want to check in on the forum. I may have to help out a bit with the mouse and tying but I'll see he stops by to see his wonderful modeling friends.Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. God Bless You and Yours.
Cheryl Jouette
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Thanks for posting this Des. Please pass on my best wishes to Gregory, via Cheryl, if you are sending a reply?
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Nice to hear that Gregory comes home to his Family. Best wishes to him and his wife.
Martin
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Des, consider the ball a-roll ;)
Just got home from work, my files are there, but I should have artwork ready for proof to you guys (name spelling, omissions etc.) tomorrow. After that I will send the files in for production and delivery, should only take a couple of days max.
Cheers
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i want in too, let me know how to contribute. weve been mates since way back in the aerodrome days.
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Hello Des,
Thank you for letting us know. I am so glad for Gregory and Cheryl, they have been in my mind every day since.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Great news. So pleased for him and his family.
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That's is really good news. With the long delay in hearing back from Cheryl I was fearing the worst
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Thanks Des (and of course Cheryl) for the update on our good friend Gregory. Let's hope that Cheryl too is bearing up well. Thanks too Bo for the update and all the work on the card.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Here is the updated list of signers:
| handle | real name | country |
| Adam | | Poland |
| ALBATROS1234 | Scott | USA |
| Bo Monroe | | USA |
| Bob's Buckles | | UK |
| boggie | Chris | Australia |
| Cimmerian | | ? |
| contact | | UK |
| coyotemagic | Bud | USA |
| Dal Gavan | | Australia |
| Dave Wilson | | Australia |
| DaveM | | UK |
| Des Delatorre | | Australia |
| Ernie Parsons | | Canada |
| guitarlute | Mark | USA |
| hiddeous1973 | Hidde | Netherlands |
| Ian from Doncaster | | UK |
| IanB | | USA |
| IFF1418 | Patrick | Belgium |
| Ivotb | | Netherlands |
| Jamo | James | New Zealand |
| kornbeef | Keith | UK |
| lcarrol | Lance | Canada |
| LindsayT | | Canada |
| Mark | | USA |
| Modelnut | Stan | USA |
| Nigel Jackson | | France |
| petrov27 | Patrick | USA |
| PrezmoL | Przemyslaw | Poland |
| radio | Martin | Germany |
| RAGIII | | USA |
| rhallinger | Bob | USA |
| rolandvi | Mike | USA |
| Russell | | UK |
| The Red Baron | Justin | Australia |
| TomR1981 | | UK |
| Tony Haycock | | New Zealand |
| umlaufmotor | Bertl | Bavaria |
| Whiteknuckles | Andrew | Australia |
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We have 38 signers. If everyone will simply kick in $2.75 USD we will cover the anticipated cost of $100 + tax. Many folks have pledged much more, but I think it is best to spread it around evenly. Any overage will be donated to the forum.
my paypal is [email protected]
Please do not send me more than $2.75. If you are still feeling generous, make a donation to the site, Bob's girlfriend's cancer charity run, a local stroke research center or whatever. If someone wants to organize the purchase of the Russell Smith print, that's cool too, but don't send me the money for it. Remember that Gregory has a long haul ahead of him -- the print might be a nice boost down the road (just a thought).
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Sent just now via Paypal. Thanks!
Mark G.
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Payment sent, Bo!
Thanks for doing this - Greg will love it!
Cheers,
Bob
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Thanks very much Bo for all the effort you have put into the card, I'm sure Gregory will be over the moon when he receives it.
My payment has been sent.
Des.
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As has mine.
Best wishes and thanks, Bo
Nigel
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Just send Bo. Thanks for it.
Martin
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2,75 USD has been sent. Thanks Bo!
regards,
Ivo
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the funds are rolling in... thanks guys... here is the first proof (click to enlarge):
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20603255/poster_gaj_proof1.jpg)
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I already see I left off bstachel -- damn!! -- I know there will be others though so I will wait off a bit before the next proof
Please speak up if you wish to be included. I have tried to keep a tally of everyone who has expressed interest in the various threads, but inevitably things fall thru the cracks... Also erm, if I speeled yuor naem rong please let me know :)
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That looks brilliant Bo - thank you again for the work on it.
Payment has been sent
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Perfect Bo!! Respect!
Payment sent.
Mark
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My bit is on it's way, Bo. Thanks for everything!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Payment sent.
rolanddvi
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Absolutely beautiful. I will send along my 2.75 Friday. Gregory doesn't know me as I just joined, but feel free to add my name. Thanks. This is truly an amazing community...
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Winging its way as I type...
Ian
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You left me off too.
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payment send, looks good
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Band of Brothers ;)
Bo, great work!
I know you love tweaking things - How about making the white border around the Union Jack half the thickness? Would free up some nano space and look sharp IMHO.
Or, you can tell me to BOG OFF!!!! ;D
Cheers,
Vb
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Bob -- will fix the Union Jack next go round. Should it have a border at all?
Rob-- sorry. There are several others that fell off too. Will correct.
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Bob -- will fix the Union Jack next go round. Should it have a border at all?
No border Bo, but I reckon no one is going to be offended if there is a thin one, not in these circumstances.
Donation sent, thank you for doing this on our behalf.
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Bob -- will fix the Union Jack next go round. Should it have a border at all?
Rob-- sorry. There are several others that fell off too. Will correct.
No!!!!
;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
vB
(http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/photos/union_jack.jpg)
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Will remove the border. Blame the 5th graders running Wikipedia ;)
List of names that "fell off" -- basically everyone on page 4 (and then some... Doh! )
-- bstachel
-- buzby
-- drDave
-- treadhead
-- lone modeller
-- Mike in Calif
-- OEFFAG 153
-- pepperman
-- Rob Hart
Any that I am missing, please shout out!
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Hi Bo,
This is SPLENDID. Gregory will certainly be pleased. Thank you again for all the work you did for us!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Payment already sent, thank you Bo
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Will remove the border. Blame the 5th graders running Wikipedia ;)
;D
vB
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My 2.75 sent.
Thanks Bo, I'm sure Gregory will appreciate this.
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Mine done last night. Large cheer and huge "attaboy" for Bo; outstanding and much appreciated work in coordinating this gesture on our behalf.
Cheers,
Lance
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Pennies sent - Thanks for inviting me.
All the very best. ................... Andi.
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I thought that it is already late to join, but if possible please sign me in! Also let me know about the $ donation?
Ssasho0 (Aleksandar Krantev) Bulgaria
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Yes yes, not too late but the doors are closing... ;)
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Please include my name as well - Stefanbuss (Stefan) from Germany.
Regards,
S.
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Hi!
Sign me in please AndrewS (Andrea) From Italy
5 $ donation (as soon I discover how to do it :) )
Andrew
Edit:
Just saw the post with the paypal... I'll send the 2.75 dollars ;)
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Best wishes from Germany by Gunther !
Always keep the nose in the wind !
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Galloway (Ken Henderson) USA
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Got to say it...
I'm so proud to be part of a special group of modellers who pull for each other in this way.
Hope springs eternal!
;)
vB
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Payment sent, Bo. Thanks very much for taking the initiative on this one. Very much appreciated.
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Payment sent Bo – thanks for organizing it all!
Mikael
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Hi Bo,
Just read your message...please count me in and please let me know how to send a payment...
All the best wishes to Greg to get well soon,
Kindest regards,
Dave in Dubai. (Union Flag)
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Bo,
Regret being unavoidably away from the Forum for a while. Just got your email. I'll certainly participate. I'll send in my pledge of $10.00 once I scan through the thread to see just how you want it done. A great idea you've had, and I'm glad to be a part of it.
Trackpad, Gary Barling, Canada
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The same for me just popped in and got your message. Count me in with 5$ I`ll browse through this thread to learn all the details. I hope it`s not too late!
Xmald (Filip Rzasa) Poland
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Bo,
Many thanks for taking the time and doing this on our behalf. I am about to send the money as requested.
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Bo,
Just sent $.3.00 US as PayPal indicated an additional fee was chargeable for the transaction. Might not be $2.75, but it should not be any less! 8)
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Count me in Bo, good luck Gregory, get well soon.
Payment duly sent
Pete Nottingham (UK)
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Hi Bo:
I would definately like to be on this. Mgunns, Mark Krumrey, Wisconsin USA. I will pledge $10.00 as well.
Thanks Bo
Best wishes to Gregory
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I just forwarded my donation Bo. Good on you for organizing this.
Cheers,
Chris
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Sent via Paypal. Thanks for the initiative and best wishes to Gregory
Dirk from Germany
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Hi Bo ,
Count me in ! let me know how or to who I should send a payment .
Best wishes and get well soon Gregory
Willi ( Miami, USA)
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all aboard now, hurry up....
(http://www.jcs-group.com/military/aapic-af/bradley4.jpg)
here is the updated list of signers (64!!!) ... please point out any mistakes or omissions:
Adam Poland
Aleksandar (Ssasho0) Bulgaria
Andi Little UK
Andrea (AndrewS) Italy
Andrew (Whiteknuckles) Australia
Antonio (andonio64) Italy
Artur (buzby) Poland
Bertl (umlaufmotor) Bavaria
Bo Monroe USA
Bob (Bob's Buckles) UK
Bob (rhallinger) USA
Bud (coyotemagic) USA
Chris (boggie) Australia
Chris Johnson Canada
contact 123 UK
Dal Gavan Australia
Dave (Dave in Dubai) UK
Dave (Dave Wilson) Australia
Dave (DaveM) UK
Dave (Drdave) UK
Dave (Epeeman) UK
Des Delatorre Australia
dirk Germany
Ernie Parsons Canada
Filip (xmald) Poland
Gary (Trackpad) Canada
Gunther (GHE) Germany
Hidde (hiddeous1973) Netherlands
Ian (Ian from Doncaster) UK
Ian (IanB) USA
Ivo (IvotB) Netherlands
James (Jamo) New Zealand
Jason (treadhead1944) USA
Justin (The Red Baron) New Zealand
Keith (kornbeef) UK
Ken (Cimmerian) UK
Ken (Galloway) USA
Lance (lcarroll) Canada
Lindsay (LindsayT) Canada
lone modeller UK
Mark (guitarlute101) USA
Mark (Mark) USA
Mark (mgunns) USA
Martin (radio) Germany
Mikael (OEFFAG 153) Sweden
Mike (mike in calif) USA
Mike (rolanddvi) USA
Nigel Jackson France
Patrick (IFF1418) Belgium
Patrick (petrov27) USA
Pete Nottingham UK
Przemyslaw (PrzemoL) Poland
Richard (bstachel) UK
Rick (RAGIII) USA
Rizzo UK
Rob Hart USA
Russell UK
Scott (ALBATROS1234) USA
Stan (Modelnut) USA
Stefan (stefanbuss) Germany
Steve (pepperman42) Canada
Tom (TomR1981) UK
Tony Haycock New Zealand
Willi (miamiangler) USA
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My nick, Bo. Could you make it: PrzemoL, please :-[
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My nick, Bo. Could you make it: PrzemoL, please :-[
Arrrgh!!! Thanks, sorry --- I fixed it once in the DB and then of course excel crashed.
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If you are doing corrections Bo please add another "L" to the end of my name ie: lcarroll ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Left me out again
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Payment sent and (hopefully!) paypal fee deducted form my end, not yours
Tony
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Left me out again
you are in (Jason)
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2nd draft proof:
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20603255/poster_gaj_proof2.jpg)
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I've dropped off again Bo?!
Cheers Richard
you're there :)
I flipped things around -- first name, then nick in parens if it is different / confusing / etc
I am thinking of this partly through the eyes of Gregory's friends and loved ones who will see this, I hope you agree this will have more meaning / make more sense to them.
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Bo,
Well done, mate -
You have done sterling work on this and really put the effort in. Just to say thank you, and the hard work for Gregory is appreciated.
Regards
Dave
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contribution sent via paypal, thanks bo for your efforts. looks great.
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There I am. Bo, you are amazing...
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Excellent changes Bo! Thank you for your efforts for Gregory on our behalf. ;D
Regards,
Bob
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Thanks very much Bo, the changes are excellent and the card looks great, I'm sure that Gregory will be extremely pleased when he receives it.
Des.
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Looks great, Bo. Well Done! ;D
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Bo, the card looks great. Thanks for all the work you put in on all of our behalves.
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This is Richard, sending a huge "Gute Besserung, Gregory" from Germany!
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Bo,
my small financial contribution is on it's way. Thank you for arranging all this for Greg.
Stefan
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This is Richard, sending a huge "Gute Besserung, Gregory" from Germany!
Great! there is still room for you Richard but I will have to cut off the signing and changes soon so that this can go to press.
The deadline for anyone else who wants to sign the card is today at 1500 UTC. (About 6 hours from now)
Ps -- thanks everyone for the prompt contributions, the response has been nothing short of astonishing and I am sure that some of it will be going back to the forum. At last count I think the tally was over $120.
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A very hearty "well done" Bo. I'm sure it will warm Gregory's heart to
see how he is held in such high regard from all of us.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Final proof (100ppi -- click to enlarge) Barring a catastrophic oversite, mispelling etc this is what will go to the printer. Please someone proof.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20603255/poster_gaj_final.jpg)
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Fire in the hole. Card should arrive at Gregory's house tomorrow before noon.
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Brilliant, thanks for sorting everything Bo.
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Bo,
thank you very much for using the proposed flag :D
That's much appreciated!
Stefan
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Bo, that looks absolutely stunning!
Thank you for taking the time and effort to produce such a proffessoinal and thoughtful card.
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Excellent!
Well done, Bo! ;)
vB
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Bo- you are a marvel, mate. And not a bad modeller/aeroplane artiste, either. :)
$2.75 sent, as requested.
Dal.
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My pleasure guys.
Dal: not that it matters much but your payment didn't show up. You might want to recheck who you sent it to.
BUT: thus far I received contributions from some 40+ of the signers (spreadsheet is at work) for a total of not quite $130 after Paypal took its cut. Several people could not follow instructions (well we are talking about a bunch of modellers here :D ) and put in more than was asked.
Meanwhile the total on my credit card for producing the laminated poster with delivery and tax was $100 and some change. The surplus will go to the forum.
Anyone else who meant to contribute but didn't get around to it -- PLEASE DON'T SEND IT TO ME. It will just end up getting nicked twice by Paypal. Instead donate it it directly to the forum, some other worthy cause, or just use it to buy a vac kit at a swap meet and think of Gregory while you are sanding away on those fuselage halves :)
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Magnificent work Bo! An outstanding and inspiring get well card, beautifully done. Thank you for your efforts and hard work and I'm sure Gregory and his family will be cheered immensely by it. My contribution should be in your account too.
kindest regards
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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No, I spent my 2.75 on some CA glue. And about 30 bucks on the Eduardo PE set for the Spad VII... get well Gregory!
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Thanks for your great work Bo!
It's nice to be a member of this forum :)
Andrew
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Brilliant Bo – Looks great!
Mikael
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Snipped to save server space
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Aha it's forzabo (not orzabo)
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Bo, the final draft is AWESOME!
Payment sent. Thanks for doing this, buddy.
Cheers,
Bud
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Sorted, Bo.
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Payment sent :)
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Very well done Bo. A tip of the pint glass to you sir.
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Been away for a bit so a slight delay. Money now sent.
Cheers, Bo.
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Really well done Bo - time for a little contribution to the forum!!
cheers
FF
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Sorry for being absent lately Bo :(
As requested I sent my contribution Des' way.
Great work mate!!
Andrew
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Postscript : Friday morning I received a call from the FedEx driver out delivering the card. He couldn't find the house. Of course I was of no help and we didn't have a phone number to pass back to the driver for further directions.
Arrrrrggghhh!! :( :( :( :(
After exchanging emails with Des I called back the drivers number but got the messaging system & didn't hear back. At that point I didn't have anything to tell them anyway, except "please keep trying".
Anyway, happy ending, I called the printing office this morning, got a really nice guy who was able to sort out the whole thing and confirm that the card was actually delivered friday morning. The driver I had spoken to was right there and said they were out in their garage.
So... the deed is done. :)
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Yay! Thanks, Bo!
Cheers,
Bud
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Well done, Bo & all who chipped in.
All is well that ends well ;)
VB
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So... the deed is done. :)
This is all thanks to your efforts Bo, it was a great initiative and absolutely worth it!
Hats down to you and best regards,
Sasho
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Thank you for your help and work Bo.
Martin
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Nice work Bo, and much appreciated by all I know for sure.
Two "YAYS" from me as well!
Cheers,
Lance
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Great work, Bo. I'm certain that Gregory and family are thrilled to receive our card! ;D
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Hello Bo:
A tip of the pin and hat for your efforts to get this to Greg. Thanks for everything.
Best
Mark
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Three cheers for Bo and Des for making this happen. Well done, Boys!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Been crazy busy with my son's hockey tryouts, sorry for not kicking the money over earlier. Its on the way now. Bo your attention to this has been magnificent. Your selfless work, Im sure, will go a long way to raising Gregory's spirits. What more could a person desire from a group of people that meet only in cyber space!! Well done everyone!!!!!
Steve
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I have not had time to look here, until today now made the payment. ;D
Adam.
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I received word back from Cheryl, here is her email;
Des,
Gregory's card arrived here last Friday morning. I had hoped he would be home by then but he was running a fever and not released until yesterday afternoon. We gave him the card as soon as he had settled in a bit. I couldn't tell you how surprised Gregory was when he saw it. He's rarely shows much emotion but this time he surprised us all and was very emotional about what you and the guys on the forum did for him. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. It really was a very sweet gesture from all of Gregory's friends.
It will be awhile before Gregory will be posting again. But knowing him it won't be long before he's checking the forum to see what's going on . In the near future there's still a lot of physical therapy to be done. Most of the damage from the stroke was on his left but the right hand side of his body was also effected but not as nearly severe. Most of the right side effects appear to have been temporary. As for his left side ,still improving but some of the difficulties are very likely permanent from what the Doctors have told Gregory and I. Honestly I think they don't know Gregory too well as hard headed should be been his middle name.
Again thank you and God Bless ,
Cheryl Jouette
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Thank you Des... Great that Gregory is home.
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I read Cheryl's message having just finished a long, late stint preparing detailed feedback for students on their last assignment. Her reply and Greg's reaction brought a tear to my eye. Thank you Des and Bo for making this display of our friendship and support possible.
Best wishes
Nigel
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:)
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PS at last count this little escapade raised $47 US for the forum, not counting whatever might have been donated directly in lieu of contributing to the card fund, so you guys can feel good about that, too :)
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All the applause needs to go to Bo for the effort and time he put into preparing and organising delivery of the giant card, without him none of this would have happened. So my heart felt thank you Bo for bringing a smile to Gregory's face.
Also many thanks to all the members who contributed towards the card, your donations certainly helped to make all of this become reality, the left over funds which Bo so kindly donated to the forum will go towards building and maintaining the forum and trying to keep it as the best and fastest growing WW1 aircraft forum on the net.
Des.
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My pleasure, truly. This is a special bunch you've brought together here Des.
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A big thank You to Bo for taking charge of the whole thing and getting it done, mailed, and knowing how much such a seemingly simple thing can mean to someone in Gregs' position. That said, Des, you created a pretty cool spot for a bunch of like minded lads to hang out, so good on ya as well.
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Awesome job, Bo! Thank you for putting this all together!
You guys are top notch and this is one of the reasons I really enjoy hanging out here!
Mark
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Bless him :)
vB
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Great news, Des, about Gregory. Let us keep him in our prayers.
And great job, Bo. Thank you for seeing it done.
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Thank you Des for the News.
I hope that Gregory will be better step by step every day.
Martin
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It's so good to hear that Gregory is home. It will be a long
recuperation, but he has already started. I am really pleased
he appreciated the card so much. :D :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Good to hear about Gregory's reaction. And a big thank you to Bo, for doing all the work and to Des for supporting it and all you outstanding members of this forum who supported it. I feel honored to be part of this international community.
regards,
Ivo
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Thank you Des, for passing on this heartening news on Greg's condition. A long road to recovery ahead however it's great to hear that optimism and his determined spirit are part of the journey. As with all of his friends here he is much in my thoughts and knowing he appreciates our concerns and encouragement puts things in a more positive light. Let's hope the future holds only improvement and positive prospects; hard headedness is a good thing in many situations and this is one of them.
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Des for the update and passing on Cheryl's email. It is good to know that Gregory has received the card and the effect. Hopefully he will be able to continue to improve, follow the forum and contribute again. Again, a special thanks to Bo for ramrodding the card, the collection of the money and ensuring it made it to the final destination. I concur with Bo and everyone else here that this is a great forum and truly a wonderful bunch of folks we share our lives with.
Best
Mark
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Well done gentlemen!!
Steve
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Best wishes to Gregory and his family and friends.Was'nt fully aware of the situation has I've been on holiday in Greece,have now sent donation to the site.Nice card Bo and thanks for the effort.
Dave.
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Thank you Des and Bo for making it all possible.
It is truly wonderful to be a part of a forum where although we never meet or know each other personally, we are all still people who show genuine concern for one another.
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I want to join this thread, I spoke to Bo via PM to get my signature on the card as well, I am very fond to Gregory because he was the one who showed me this forum and I was happy to join.
Best wishes to Greg and hugs to his family.
Antonio
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I just stumbled across this old thread from 2014 and saw that all the old WIP artwork was gone. Well, it's gone for good, -- but I still have the final :)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/877/27394365538_d55baa5f2f_k.jpg)
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(https://saneteachers.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/1508162_471028019730233_202295764181390168_n.png)
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:)
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I was not a member of this forum back in 2014, but this is definitely a very nice and heart-warming get well card. great mark!
Borsos
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It's beautiful! and - what's more important - it worked!!! ;)
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Very kind idea and a great card!
Giuseppe
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All My Friends,
I just ran across this thread today. I'd like to take this opportunity to offer a Heart Felt THANK YOU. I do deeply appreciate each one of you and this awesome forum.
I have the Bo's wonderful artwork mounted in my hobby room. It's an inspiration each time I'm at the bench.
(https://s19.postimg.cc/lmvggqjkj/IMG_2045.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Again my thanks and appreciation to you all.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Happy to see you home and can get back to the bench !!!
Ed
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Ed,
Thank you my old friend. There really is no place like home.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette