Grandalf Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 A few weeks ago Walker507 decided he was bored and needed something to do. He decided to make a knife, auction it, then donate the proceeds to the RBL. Old farrier was the lucky winner of the auction and £310 was sent to me, Grandalf, to bank in the Legions Poppy Appeal account. (I am one of the Legions Poppy Appeal Organisers - looking after a large chunk of rural Suffolk). Now TIGHTCHOKE has joined in. Walker507 re-handled two knives for him and, as a thank you, he decided that he would also donate to The Poppy Appeal. Yesterday I received his cheque for £60 and that will be banked today. Pigeon Watch never ceases to amaze me - £370 has gone to a very good cause and at least four members of the forum are very happy about it. Walker507 also has the satisfaction of knowing he did a very good job of the knife and sheath construction. Old farrier is now using a superb hand built knife when he is out in the sporting field. Tightchoke is enjoying using two re-handled knives and Grandalf is very happy to report all this generosity to the other members of the forum. Thank you one and all. Ben Symonds - RBL Poppy Appeal Organiser, Fressingfield, Suffolk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry2016 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Great work and well done to all involved of such a worthy cause. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Nice to read of something nice for a change, well done to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Grandalf, I to am a poppy appeal organiser. Only in charge of a small area though ( dozen or so boxes). It has been proven without doubt over the years that I have been doing this, that for a worthy cause people will still give generously. Long may it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Grandalf said: A few weeks ago Walker507 decided he was bored and needed something to do. He decided to make a knife, auction it, then donate the proceeds to the RBL. Old farrier was the lucky winner of the auction and £310 was sent to me, Grandalf, to bank in the Legions Poppy Appeal account. (I am one of the Legions Poppy Appeal Organisers - looking after a large chunk of rural Suffolk). Now TIGHTCHOKE has joined in. Walker507 re-handled two knives for him and, as a thank you, he decided that he would also donate to The Poppy Appeal. Yesterday I received his cheque for £60 and that will be banked today. Pigeon Watch never ceases to amaze me - £370 has gone to a very good cause and at least four members of the forum are very happy about it. Walker507 also has the satisfaction of knowing he did a very good job of the knife and sheath construction. Old farrier is now using a superb hand built knife when he is out in the sporting field. Tightchoke is enjoying using two re-handled knives and Grandalf is very happy to report all this generosity to the other members of the forum. Thank you one and all. Ben Symonds - RBL Poppy Appeal Organiser, Fressingfield, Suffolk. Good work guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Excellent news, and well done to all concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Yes well done. A worthy cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 a very well done to all concerned , it makes you realise that the world isnt all bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Terribly sorry lads but things haven't worked out quite as planned. Last Wednesday a lady friend of ours, with horses, phoned to say her taps in the stables had frozen. As her husband is suffering Alzheimer's I was asked if I could help. No problem. Roads were bad but the trust landy got through the drifts and I was soon there. Took the dogs to give them a run before I looked at the pipes. On the second lap of her field the dogs careered into the back of my legs and I ended up face down in the snow with a lot of pain in one ankle. Couldn't get up until the lady went and got my fowling stick from the truck. Nothing seemed to be broken but it hurt like hell. The pipes didn't get sorted but I got the truck back home. The NHS website seemed to indicate that I have a sprained tendon. It got worse, the pain, the next day but our local surgery couldn't open as the village got cut off overnight. I forced my high lace up boots on and drove a couple of miles through the drifts to pick up the lady who cares for The Memsahib when I'm not around and she has moved in to look after the both of us. Managed to speak to someone in authority at the neighbouring surgery this morning and was advised to go to A and E in Norwich for an x-ray. That is 25 miles away and the roads are blocked. So, I have not been to the bank with the cheque yet. Sorry TIGHTCHOKE. I will get there when I can. The plan is to try and get to the hospital tomorrow - local gamekeeper's truck - but it is currently snowing again. Great fun living in the country. If my dogs were ill any local vet has an x-ray machine but the surgeries don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Get you’re vet to X-ray it there better qualified than doctors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) Managed to get to Norwich hospital at last. Doctors thought broken bones in ankle but the x-rays say no. Seems torn Achilles tendon and massive bruising. Very painful but should all sort itself out. So, I should be able to get to the bank tomorrow sometime. Sorry for the delay chaps. Ben Edited March 4, 2018 by Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Glad you’re improving ? dont rush to the bank your health is more important than putting a few ££ in the bank all the best of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Your a tough old bird Ben! Hope the pain eases and all gets healed quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 02/03/2018 at 21:01, Grandalf said: Terribly sorry lads but things haven't worked out quite as planned. Last Wednesday a lady friend of ours, with horses, phoned to say her taps in the stables had frozen. As her husband is suffering Alzheimer's I was asked if I could help. No problem. Roads were bad but the trust landy got through the drifts and I was soon there. Took the dogs to give them a run before I looked at the pipes. On the second lap of her field the dogs careered into the back of my legs and I ended up face down in the snow with a lot of pain in one ankle. Couldn't get up until the lady went and got my fowling stick from the truck. Nothing seemed to be broken but it hurt like hell. The pipes didn't get sorted but I got the truck back home. The NHS website seemed to indicate that I have a sprained tendon. It got worse, the pain, the next day but our local surgery couldn't open as the village got cut off overnight. I forced my high lace up boots on and drove a couple of miles through the drifts to pick up the lady who cares for The Memsahib when I'm not around and she has moved in to look after the both of us. Managed to speak to someone in authority at the neighbouring surgery this morning and was advised to go to A and E in Norwich for an x-ray. That is 25 miles away and the roads are blocked. So, I have not been to the bank with the cheque yet. Sorry TIGHTCHOKE. I will get there when I can. The plan is to try and get to the hospital tomorrow - local gamekeeper's truck - but it is currently snowing again. Great fun living in the country. If my dogs were ill any local vet has an x-ray machine but the surgeries don't! Just seen this and really hope you are feeling better. Do not rush to the bank, that can wait. You have my best wishes for a speedy recovery Mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Now banked. Will send official receipt to TIGHTCHOKE when I receive it from Aylesford Poppy Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 RBL Official Receipt is in the post to you TIGHTCHOKE. On behalf of the Legion I thank you for your support. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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