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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 18:56:57 GMT
JTS. Are you attending the game tomorrow? Quite happy to supply a couple of bottles of wine from my cellar. Will be in the Wellie from 1230, car parked close by as a car to car transfer probably easiest. Let me know by 1000 tomorrow before I set off for my drive over.
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Post by cabazeldegas on Dec 1, 2017 21:13:02 GMT
Wow! I don't post very often as so many of you lot depress me/make me angry! I lost my Dad 2 weeks ago and reading all of the wonderful support on here makes me realise just how special the Gas Family are. I'm sat here crying my eyes out! Stay strong Chris, I can't imagine what you're going through, but rest assured this thread proves you're not alone. Thank you so much for your kind words- it means so much. I’m so sorry to hear of your significant loss as well and yes I’m overwhelmed by the support of this forum - it’s staggering and I thank you all ion behalf of the family from the bottom of my heart. The hamper will be amazing and warmly received I know by Jade on behalf of the children - a bottle of white wine would be fine but otherwise general treats for the kids would be fab as we are trying to make this special for them as well as unexpected !! Thank you so much for all your efforts. It’s the funeral today and so going to be especially hard for them.
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Post by cabazeldegas on Dec 1, 2017 21:38:12 GMT
I hope all went as well as it could today Chris. My thoughts were with you and your family all day. I showed my completely non-plussed by football wife this thread (she's doesn't understand the passion we have for the game and our team, but she accepts that's just the way it is. We're both 49 and been together since we were 13, she just knows it's a part of me and all of us fools that have the passion). It's the first time she's ever seen the forum and it brought a tear to her eye the compassion shown by many who probably don't even know you or your family. There's a lot of crap in this world and the have not's suffer the most. This thread shows that if we all stand together then we have more than money, we have soul, heart and each other. Most important is you look after yourself. That's not selfish, it just means you are more able to look after everyone else around you better. If you need to PM a stranger and get a load of emotion off your shoulders (we're so sh**e at this in this country! It's seen as weakness. I've struggled like hell with it) then you know what to do. UTG. But more importantly, UTGF (F for Family)
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Post by cabazeldegas on Dec 1, 2017 22:48:43 GMT
Not sure if this is legit, but posting to keep this thread alive for the weekend. C'mon gas, lets help a fellow gashead….
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2017 23:01:33 GMT
I will buy a couple of tins of chocolates. Can I meet one of you at Saturdays game as I live miles from Bristol? Cheers. I'm miles from Bristol too, and won't unfortunately can't make Saturday's game due to illness. I've picked light weight goods in the hope that I can post them to somebody who lives near the Mem, or visits The Welly, and would be able to hand them over for me. Alternatively, I might make the home game on 9th December if that's not late. Great effort everybody - the Gas Family never ceases to amaze me.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Dec 2, 2017 12:52:46 GMT
Sorry for the late reply everyone, sadly i am working today so will be unable to meet up. I am prepared to make a few collection meet ups over the next fortnight, so together we can plan a few places nearer peoples homes. If you haven't read this yet please help us all make these kids christmas just that tiny bit better. Just pick up an extra item or two when you go shopping, it could make a massive difference. If you are able to supply something on Tilly's list - please put your name against it. Also I'm sure there are things that we haven't thought of, so feel free to add any inspiration to the list.
CHRISTMAS HAMPERChristmas Cake - AF Mince Pies - TT Shortbread - TT Christmas pudding RG Yule Log Tin(s) of Biscuits - JTS Jacobs Crackers - JTS Ritz Biscuits Cheese Twists - JTS Assorted crisp type snacks Nuts - TT Chutney/Picallily - JTS Pickled onions RG Cheese Board Tinned Fruit RG Chocolates – tins of Celebrations, Quality Street etc? HTE After Eights - TT Bottle(s) of wine for the adults Box of chocolates – for the grown ups! Christmas Crackers to pull Hot Chocolate Coffee Squash - JTS Lemonade RG Coca-Cola RG Lets also keep those donations coming in Gas, up to £750 now and great to see both City and Rovers supporters chipping in.
Here's the link to make donations: Just Giving Link
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Dec 2, 2017 14:02:07 GMT
Repinned.
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Post by lympstonegas on Dec 2, 2017 23:22:04 GMT
Thanks guys for all that you are doing, your kind words and all that attended the funeral. God that was hard - I carried the coffin in with my other 2 sons, wrote the service and delivered the eulogy as wanted to give Darren the best send off ever. Amazing overwhelming turn out of around 400 people with lots of the footballing world attending and its brilliant to see both clubs unite behind the family and get great results today.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Dec 6, 2017 17:11:03 GMT
Got the Yule log and some crackers. On.my phone so a bit of a challenge putting my initials next to the items on the list so if someone could that would be great.
JTS let me know when I can meet you etc.
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Post by Russgas on Dec 6, 2017 18:25:36 GMT
My mate who i went to the game with on Saturday chucked me a tenner so i have added a couple more items.
CHRISTMAS HAMPER UPDATED
Christmas Cake - AF Mince Pies - TT Shortbread - TT Christmas pudding RG Yule Log BISH Tin(s) of Biscuits - JTS Jacobs Crackers - JTS Ritz Biscuits BISH Cheese Twists - JTS Assorted crisp type snacks Nuts - TT Chutney/Picallily - JTS Pickled onions RG Cheese Board Tinned Fruit RG Chocolates – tins of Celebrations, Quality Street etc? HTE After Eights - TT Bottle(s) of wine for the adults Box of chocolates – for the grown ups! Christmas Crackers to pull RG Hot Chocolate Coffee RG Squash - JTS Lemonade RG Coca-Cola RG
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2017 18:52:33 GMT
As my previous post will throw in a couple ofbottles of wine (1 red, 1white) and a box of chocolates. Will need to meet before game Saturday to hand over due to my location. Would appreciate if a mod could add me to the list.
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Post by Russgas on Dec 6, 2017 19:14:19 GMT
CHRISTMAS HAMPER UPDATED
Christmas Cake - AF Mince Pies - TT Shortbread - TT Christmas pudding RG Yule Log BISH Tin(s) of Biscuits - JTS Jacobs Crackers - JTS Ritz Biscuits RG Cheese Twists - JTS Assorted crisp type snacks Nuts - TT Chutney/Picallily - JTS Pickled onions RG Cheese Board Tinned Fruit RG Chocolates – tins of Celebrations, Quality Street etc? HTE After Eights - TT Bottle(s) of wine for the adults BG Box of chocolates – for the grown ups! BG Christmas Crackers to pull BISH Hot Chocolate Coffee RG Squash - JTS Lemonade RG Coca-Cola RG
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Dec 6, 2017 21:04:08 GMT
Well done everyone who contributed.
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Post by lympstonegas on Dec 6, 2017 21:37:07 GMT
Hi all I've spoken to Jade who is the mother of the children today and all not in a good place - the 3 boys have been off school since Darren died and she is off sick from work as well. All are have had counselling put in place for them. Jade has incurred debts as a result so the hamper will be a tremendous surprise and relief if we can pull it off guys.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2017 22:13:51 GMT
Please could I possibly post my bits to somebody to hand over on my behalf - they are not too big or heavy. Or maybe post them direct to Lympstone? I've been feeling unwell for a while now, and having problems with shortness of breath and chest pain. I've been having tests, and will get the results on Tuesday, but don't think I will be well enough to get to the game this Saturday. lympstonegas - I hope that counselling will help the boys and Jade, it is early days yet. Thinking of you all.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Dec 7, 2017 7:49:16 GMT
My mate who i went to the game with on Saturday chucked me a tenner so i have added a couple more items. CHRISTMAS HAMPER UPDATED
Christmas Cake - AFMince Pies - TTShortbread - TTChristmas pudding RGYule Log BISHTin(s) of Biscuits - JTSJacobs Crackers - JTSRitz Biscuits RGCheese Twists - JTSAssorted crisp type snacks Nuts - TTChutney/Picallily - JTSPickled onions RGCheese Board Tinned Fruit RGChocolates – tins of Celebrations, Quality Street etc? HTEAfter Eights - TTBottle(s) of wine for the adults Box of chocolates – for the grown ups! Christmas Crackers to pull BISHHot Chocolate Coffee RGSquash - JTSLemonade RGCoca-Cola RGI meant Xmas crackers rather than edible ones
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Post by Russgas on Dec 7, 2017 7:52:41 GMT
I meant Xmas crackers rather than edible ones No probs i will change.
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Dec 7, 2017 7:52:45 GMT
Heartbreaking all this. Bloody hell. Life can be so cruel especially this time of year.
As Hugo says we’ll done all for contributing.
I will get out to collect a couple of nights next week, let me know your areas and we’ll arrange a time/place. I’m wondering if there is somewhere at the club people could leave items for me to collect? I am working right through this weekend. If not I will get to you all somehow.
Best wishes Lympstone, and you Tilly.
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Post by trevorgas on Dec 7, 2017 8:51:18 GMT
Hi all I've spoken to Jade who is the mother of the children today and all not in a good place - the 3 boys have been off school since Darren died and she is off sick from work as well. All are have had counselling put in place for them. Jade has incurred debts as a result so the hamper will be a tremendous surprise and relief if we can pull it off guys. Hi snow willing(live in North Wales) will be down for the game on Saturday, if there is anywhere to leave a contribution at the ground I can do that please let me know.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 11:31:28 GMT
Heartbreaking all this. Bloody hell. Life can be so cruel especially this time of year. As Hugo says we’ll done all for contributing. I will get out to collect a couple of nights next week, let me know your areas and we’ll arrange a time/place. I’m wondering if there is somewhere at the club people could leave items for me to collect? I am working right through this weekend. If not I will get to you all somehow. Best wishes Lympstone, and you Tilly. Jon Going to give Saturdays game a miss. Our beloved rescue dog collapsed suddenly last night and she had to be put to sleep at the vets.Still very raw, so going to skip Saturday. We however have to be in the Bristol area on Monday for a family xmas pressie drop off etc. Quite happy to drop off my promis ed items to yourself/ someone or at the Mem if that proves to be an option. Let me know ASAP. UTG!
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