soufflé Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Baileys mmmmm, do you think we'll need a trial run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 Mmmm... I like Baileys as well. Sarah - we'd always know it was you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 (edited) I've had the info. pack now and there are two ways to make donations. I can let you all have my address ( ) to send donations and then I bank them with the Unique Paying In slip that they sent. I then receive the Thank You letter telling us how much we raised as a group. or....... You can each make individual donations on-line using your card. Each person donating will then receive a Thank You. We could do a combination of both. Those who trust me - or have no choice because they don't use credit cards - can send a cheque and those who don't trust me could donate online Whichever way you choose - I hope you are all sorting out a photo or picture of cake so that we can 'make' the tallest cake? Virtual cakes - such as Gina's above - are perfectly acceptable. I've got a lovely one lined up as the top piece! Edited September 19, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I shall be joining in Lesley just off to find a nice cake............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'll send you a cheque too Lesley..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'll give you a cheque on Sunday ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I've PM'd you about the donation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Dan, I'll send a fiver, but whatever you donate will be gratefully received I'm sure. (Do I sound like a tight meany now?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 No ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Oops, cake baking Not my strongest point I'll try this weekend, if it looks OK I'll photograph iy- if not I'll be searching for virtual pictures I thought of investigating the online payment option, but it might be nicer if I send you a cheque too Lesley, that way you can calculate the total raised by the Omlet group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 OK - I'll PM my address to all those who ask and I'll also post the online donation bit. If you were attending a coffee morning in person I assume you just pay for your coffee and cake - according to means. Dan - I think whatever amount anyone gives is a great gesture and thank-you all for your promises. I can remember times when even £1 would have been difficult for me, but it would have added to the total. We can have a bit of fun as well that morning - I don't think I can wait to show you my (virtual) cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Dan, I lived only a few miles from Dudley Zoo where I grew up, and we regulary visited it in the 70's and 80's. When I was old enough to understand the plight of the animals I refused to go too. I went back last year and was amazed at the changes and was so pleased I went. My only concern were the tigers, so good news they are re-housing them, and the Orangutan. He looked bored pacing up and down that enclosure surrounded by water, and holding his hand out for food. Compared to the huge enclosure the Chimps have too, it's very small. We did have a great day out there. We spent some time in a lecture on creepy crawlies and I even held a giant snail the guy that held the talk was fasinating and he was pleased that more people were coming back to Dudley Zoo, and recognised it was due to some major changes. It's heart breaking when you hear of poor animal welfare, and of course there were the boys who broke into the zoo not so long back and killed a baby kangeroo (I think it was a kangeroo) Terrible, terrible news. Glad to see it's on the up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Blimey! That's awful . What sort of upbringing did they get! Makes you despair of some people, doesn't it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Oh yes, Dan, it was a wallaby, and I remember being shocked at the boys appalling behaviour too. Hopefully, they are in the right place and are learning how to behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Ahhhh, a calming influence! At least we're good for something other than talking about chickens and big knickers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I do like to give people a 2nd chance, and try not to be bitter, although in this case it was hard not to take an eye for an eye. If we always did that though - we'd all be blind. I guess we just have to hope those boys have been getting some disipline and have learnt some respect, from adults who do give a damn about them. Know what you mean though Dan - it's like online yoga here isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 And don't forget the Optional Nipples Dan - I put them specially for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 You're not wearing them, are you Lesley ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 No - I prefer my own - and they're not optional My 31 yr old son, looking over my shoulder, now knows that I've completely lost the plot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Its taken him 31 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lesley Posted September 26, 2005 Author Share Posted September 26, 2005 Many Thanks Jane - your cheque arrived in the post . Also - thanks to Kate and her Mum - I collected theirs yesterday Don't forget - 11am, Friday - virtual cakes at the ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Thanks Dan - your cheque has arrived as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I'm afraid I will have to pass on this Unfortunately I am away on Friday but we are doing one here at my work so I have donated some Scottish Tablet for them to sell as my contribution so I don't feel too bad Hope you all enjoy yourselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 That's alright Louise - you could always send us a virtual cake picture early? Can you post them from work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
