2021 One Loft Syndicate

yes spot on there daz, its a front really just to make money and line some ones pocket

Had many so-called charities ask me to do a show etc.

Some paid the regular price, so I did them. Indeed many, and ALL made a good profit.
Others thought I would toddle off and do a freebie.

Had a High ranking officer phone me once. Proudly told me a specific Agency had referenced me to them. One I did a lot of work for around Swindon way.

Anyway, this geezer went on and on, in regards to what he wanted. His proposals and what I could do for him!

'help the Hero's have £millions in bank accounts moving money around.

Any I cut him short and asked what he thought this would cost?
Costs, costs, he spluttered. It's for charity! I felt like saying '... they fight and get maimed, die for their the country, isn't it about time the country did right by them'!
But I didn't, I just said 'Oh a freebie for a good course. I take it that many will be attending. Many hands will dig deep into their pockets, especially after a beer or two. Yep, You should raise a lot of money. I'll tell you what! I will, free of charge travel nearly 200 miles. Supply all the things needed for the night. With simple guidance Sponsors even ways of getting good money before the night. sponsors, donations. Horses and jocky's sold etc. Especially as you want it on that Saturday night'.
Oh, jolly good came back that crisp oxford voice.
'Yes! as I said, on one condition'!
'What would that be' he asked.

That everyone attending, organising, and organisers etc. put half their week's wages in the pot before we start'!
Gosh did he bluster? ' What, I don't think you're serious here' stuttered he!
'No! Say I' But you expect me too! for you to prove what a jolly good fellow you are—especially getting an idiot to'!
You wouldn't believe it! He rang off.
I could spout dozens of such!

Besided those who lined their' own pockets and wanting me to falsify their 'Funds raised and My fee!
No I can honestly state they were disappointed. Yes members, of other concerns asked me to do their functions ... but they didn't lol.

This time tomorrow our entry form and money will be on its way to the rpra

markevans wrote:

This time tomorrow our entry form and money will be on its way to the rpra

excellent,well done mark ..........

I think all those in a position to help others should  do so, problem, if you cannot help them direct then the probability is your donation will be used for high class cars posh houses boose ups etc;

Even the Help the  Aged etc; have a very low contribution to any charity based on their income and as Daz says those beniffiting towards an easy life contribute nothing themselves other than lip service.

The RSPB is a typical example, our bird population under their guard is now almost, in many cases  below the state of no return.

For a charity to have the assets they have and the state of those they are supposed to help is criminal, as is the wages, cars, and homes they give add lib to FRIENDS and advisers that would not recognise duck from a sparrow.

Thats life.

Regards.

markevans wrote:

This time tomorrow our entry form and money will be on its way to the rpra

As always Mark your effort for the cause as such   is very much appreciated down here etc    .

Second that Knackered, gives us an interest we would not have if others did not take an interest and do the necessary work.

Regards.

MISTY wrote:

Second that Knackered, gives us an interest we would not have if others did not take an interest and do the necessary work.

Regards.

Sort of brings a bunch of tragic types etc together in some ways Misty who if we walked passes in the street, we wouldn't have a clue who they were type thing. Except that is our beloved Ray maybe, whose reputation is known world wide now  I'm told    .
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markevans wrote:

This time tomorrow our entry form and money will be on its way to the rpra

Great news Mark, thank you for your effort getting things sorted

MISTY wrote:

I think all those in a position to help others should  do so, problem, if you cannot help them direct then the probability is your donation will be used for high class cars posh houses boose ups etc;

Even the Help the  Aged etc; have a very low contribution to any charity based on their income and as Daz says those beniffiting towards an easy life contribute nothing themselves other than lip service.

The RSPB is a typical example, our bird population under their guard is now almost, in many cases  below the state of no return.

For a charity to have the assets they have and the state of those they are supposed to help is criminal, as is the wages, cars, and homes they give add lib to FRIENDS and advisers that would not recognise duck from a sparrow.

Thats life.

Regards.

all these big charities are the same misty, the managing director and staff take the main slice of the cake, leaving the crumbs to those who need it most , its a scam, just like children in need charity and red nose charity........they are sitting on millions

thanks mark ...

Entry form and money sent this morning a bit of good news £110 per bird 440 sent in full payment so £60 still in the bank

markevans wrote:

Entry form and money sent this morning a bit of good news £110 per bird 440 sent in full payment so £60 still in the bank

it is good news mark, how we got 60 in the bank still, i thought it was just right

not complaining though, might be able to pool

Think we must have been working on £125 per bird and not 110

markevans wrote:

Think we must have been working on £125 per bird and not 110

ah right, i see mark........nice to have some in the bank

markevans wrote:

Think we must have been working on £125 per bird and not 110

Sounds good to me Mark      the way the world economy is going/heading these days etc they could be shortly coming to us for a loan now, maybe .
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Good luck all. May you not only win it! But in any case get money enough to cover costs and the next season's fees.

markevans wrote:

Entry form and money sent this morning a bit of good news £110 per bird 440 sent in full payment so £60 still in the bank

That's a surprise what would the team want to do I throw my hat in the ring

If we can repeat what happened this year and go one better if we reach the final race why dont we us the money as pools ????

Or leave the money towards entry next season ??

I am open to what ever the team want to do

Did suggest in a post maybe pool our ace this year.

Just for fun, maybe then use any winnings to pool the young entries next year.

Makes it far more interesting.

Never pooled when racing, never my want to take other fanciers hard earned cash but OLR a little different.

The more involement the more interest.

Just my thoughts on the matter.

Regards.

get the pools down when its a headwind for 93 ....yeah we were working on £125 per yb so thats reason for £60 in the bank ,i am easy as to what todo with it ,either pools or leave until next yr ...thanks mark

oldstrain wrote:

get the pools down when its a headwind for 93 ....yeah we were working on £125 per yb so thats reason for £60 in the bank ,i am easy as to what todo with it ,either pools or leave until next yr ...thanks mark

Happy to go with the flow with this issue etc with our little champ 93, O/S. That being said thou I watch a 100 races a week here now of the horse kind & I've never laid a bet in my life for some strange type reason  .  

Knackered wrote:

oldstrain wrote:

get the pools down when its a headwind for 93 ....yeah we were working on £125 per yb so thats reason for £60 in the bank ,i am easy as to what todo with it ,either pools or leave until next yr ...thanks mark

Happy to go with the flow with this issue etc with our little champ 93, O/S. That being said thou I watch a 100 races a week here now of the horse kind & I've never laid a bet in my life for some strange type reason  .  

a wise man to however have found pigeons more reliable than a horse & jockey

Just thought I'd check the bank this morning and the money for the olr was still in their a bit concerning as the rpra are usually on the ball with things like this and the entry form being posted last friday so I gave the Rpra a ring a the lady checked on the computer and said that we was on the list for 4 birds and payment in full so just waiting for the paper work to arrive now happy days

thanks for the update mark, was a bit worried when reading the first part of your post.......

David wrote:

thanks for the update mark, was a bit worried when reading the first part of your post.......

Don't get happy just yet David I would have thought maybe, the 93 issue also would have also been mentioned in the correspondence to Mark to clarify & finalize the whole situation for both sides etc.