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Goodwill gesture intended only 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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19th Sep 2014 9:04 pm
BrianT
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 2069
Although I am directly involved with the donations and my opinion may seem biased but I did think it was a very novel way of calming down a long running thread that could have just been locked forever.
Many thanks for the PR DG and thanks to all those for the donations.
BrianT MY 16 Landmark Santorini Black
MY 05 SE Adriatic Blue (Gone but not forgotten)
19th Sep 2014 9:19 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Agreed.
19th Sep 2014 9:27 pm
Gazellio
Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Chilterns
Posts: 4130
So just for info is there anywhere to discuss the Scottish Referendum and the fall out now?
19th Sep 2014 9:46 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Gents can I just reiterate a point from earlier in this thread....DG took an unusual step to diffuse tensions which were running high again on the Scottish Independence thread.A certain animosity,which seemed to have dissipated, reappeared again,and the thread was locked after further warnings were ignored
DG took the opportunity for a bit of good-natured fundraising for the H4H trek that myself,Brian T and Ent did ....it was all above board,there was no "inner sanctum" or funny handshakes involved ....all the money was donated voluntarily and with good grace,for a good cause.
It would have taken many pages of reading of the independence thread to understand why it was locked,but I can assure you it was justified
I hope there is no lasting bad feeling,it was all done in the best interests of harmony on this forum,and with the best of intentions "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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19th Sep 2014 9:48 pm
comedyharvey
Member Since: 03 Jul 2010
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I think I was the first to follow DG's link to the H4Htrek thread and make a donation. No pressure on me at all and I'm certainly no member of any inner sanctum, Westminster Elite or even David Ickes Lizard Elite (well, not that I can say).
I just took it in the spirit it was intended, bit of light relief after a sometimes fraught Independence thread and a clever way of raising a bit of extra cash for a worthy cause. I was just happy to donate.Arthur.
Comedy was a horse, Harvey a dog, both sadly gone. Thought I was choosing a password!
Currently;
Discovery 3 HSE 2009
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Nuffield 10/90 Tractor (10/60 with 6 cylinder conversion) 1964
Previously;
Series III Lightweight. 1976.
19th Sep 2014 10:01 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
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Posts: 8139
I missed the point/reference/cause
Just a tad peed that wanted to say something and thread locked (at odds with principle of a forum) yet had dipped in and out a, somewhat volatile at times, thread of previous days/weeks.....
If explained, in reeeeaaaalllly simple terms in future so I can understand it I may even chuck a quid or two in myself.......
I have had the talking to and the 'rules' explained to me so I'll now wind me neck back in
19th Sep 2014 10:23 pm
DG Site Moderator
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I might even have to call you my brother now as well ...and you live in the Midlands
It was one of those things that went with the moment AB ...by the way you can still release a moth if you like http://www.bmycharity.com/BrianTempleton21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
19th Sep 2014 10:35 pm
astonbuilder
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Penance moth released
19th Sep 2014 10:53 pm
Taztastic
Member Since: 29 Dec 2011
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A master stroke DG
Modding over on Freel2 is a doddle compared to here, all credit to you, I hope we can replicate the gesture one day
19th Sep 2014 11:05 pm
DG Site Moderator
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Thanks very much for the further donations gents,much appreciated "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
20th Sep 2014 5:35 am
Parallax33
Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 1125
I missed it at the time. Just made a donation anyway. Well done guys!
AB - Not driven by a desire to unlock a thread at all. This was initiated in really good taste, and thank you DG for a light hearted way to focus people's attention on what really matters.Justin
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Thanks very much for the donation Justin "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
20th Sep 2014 6:58 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
...by the way you can still release a moth if you like 
