A long introduction - but here goes
The Background
I know many of you are aware of the fabulous fundraising Karen (Magikelly's much better half) does for the Teenage Cancer Trust
I became aware a while ago when I read this
I still look at that photo when I'm feeling a bit grumpy or sorry for myself....then count my blessings
Anyway, Karen is running two marathons this year - Edinburgh as well as London. Details are here
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39087
The Prizes
Many of you have been generous enough to donate some lovely items that you have made or own. Below is a simple list of items - you cans ee the original posts, descriptions and photos on the following thread
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39531
1) A leather journal (Magikelly)
2) A bottle of raspberry brandy (BR)
3) A DPM Shelter Sheet (Simon M)
4) A laplander leather sheath (G4GHB)
5) A Dragons Breath flint and steel firelighting set (John Fenna)
6) A multitool (CBJ)
7) "Something leather" (Blacksheep)
8) A kuksa (Shewie)
9) A handmade knife (JohnC)
10) A leather sheath (Rancid Badger)
11) A Leather Belt (Barney)
12) A New Hurricane Lamp (Rik_UK3)
13)Stainless Steel Hip Flask (Rik_UK3)
14) British Army Mess Tins (Wilderbeast)
15) Easy Care Knife (Ratbag)
16) Ray Mears Autographed Clipper Sheath (Mesquite)
17) Individual FAK (Sniper)
18) Canon Eos 1000 (35mm) with 35-80 zoom (Sniper)
19) A 4oz nylon tarp (andywinkk)
20) A bird and trout knife (Paul123)
How to Bid
To bid, copy the whole list from the previous post and paste it into your post.
Put your screen name after the item and your bid.
If someone has already bid on the item and you want to bid higher, delete their screen name and bid and type in your own with a higher amount.
So imagine the list looks like this:
You want to bid £6 on item 1. Copy the whole list into your post, remove the current bidder and bid and type in your own. The list should look like this
The Deadline
The Auction closes at 23:59 on Sunday 05/04/2009
How to Pay
Go to:
http://www.justgiving.com:80/fortct
Donate the amount of your winning bid. Ensure the donation is shown under your BCUK screen name
Then send a PM to the person who donated the article with the address you would like the item sent to - they will post it on to you
My Thanks
I would like to thank all those who have donated items - its always humbling to be shown how many members here know the "spirit of the campfire".
Thank you all - its an honour to walk the same path with you.
Red
The Background
I know many of you are aware of the fabulous fundraising Karen (Magikelly's much better half) does for the Teenage Cancer Trust
I became aware a while ago when I read this
Karen is running the London Marathon next year. She is raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. This is a charity we have had a lot of involvement with. Andrew Delaney a local teenager died of cancer and through the work of his family the Teenage Cancer Trust has become the local charity of choice.
Karen recently ran a charity fashion show in aid of the TCT. The models at this event were all patients or former patients.
This event was a great success and we managed to raise £4500 for the TCT. Sadly just this week, one of the models Claire Shannon died.
I still look at that photo when I'm feeling a bit grumpy or sorry for myself....then count my blessings
Anyway, Karen is running two marathons this year - Edinburgh as well as London. Details are here
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39087
The Prizes
Many of you have been generous enough to donate some lovely items that you have made or own. Below is a simple list of items - you cans ee the original posts, descriptions and photos on the following thread
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39531
1) A leather journal (Magikelly)
2) A bottle of raspberry brandy (BR)
3) A DPM Shelter Sheet (Simon M)
4) A laplander leather sheath (G4GHB)
5) A Dragons Breath flint and steel firelighting set (John Fenna)
6) A multitool (CBJ)
7) "Something leather" (Blacksheep)
8) A kuksa (Shewie)
9) A handmade knife (JohnC)
10) A leather sheath (Rancid Badger)
11) A Leather Belt (Barney)
12) A New Hurricane Lamp (Rik_UK3)
13)Stainless Steel Hip Flask (Rik_UK3)
14) British Army Mess Tins (Wilderbeast)
15) Easy Care Knife (Ratbag)
16) Ray Mears Autographed Clipper Sheath (Mesquite)
17) Individual FAK (Sniper)
18) Canon Eos 1000 (35mm) with 35-80 zoom (Sniper)
19) A 4oz nylon tarp (andywinkk)
20) A bird and trout knife (Paul123)
How to Bid
To bid, copy the whole list from the previous post and paste it into your post.
Put your screen name after the item and your bid.
If someone has already bid on the item and you want to bid higher, delete their screen name and bid and type in your own with a higher amount.
So imagine the list looks like this:
You want to bid £6 on item 1. Copy the whole list into your post, remove the current bidder and bid and type in your own. The list should look like this
The Deadline
The Auction closes at 23:59 on Sunday 05/04/2009
How to Pay
Go to:
http://www.justgiving.com:80/fortct
Donate the amount of your winning bid. Ensure the donation is shown under your BCUK screen name
Then send a PM to the person who donated the article with the address you would like the item sent to - they will post it on to you
My Thanks
I would like to thank all those who have donated items - its always humbling to be shown how many members here know the "spirit of the campfire".
Thank you all - its an honour to walk the same path with you.
Red
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