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I must admit that I`m rather amazed at some of the comments on this particular thread.
Here we have a guy ( Vic ), loath him or love him, prepared to put himself out in order to obtain a few quid for one of the most deserving causes I can think of and yet some seem more happy to criticise than assist or encourage.
It now seems that Vic has been deeply hurt by some of the comments and is, understandably, now unlikely to want to proceed with his charity scheme.
However, IF Vic reconsiders, and it`s a big IF, as I come from a senior financial background I would be prepared to deal with the "collection" side of things. Don`t expect me to fanny about with any bloody licences though. For God`s sake, we`re talking about a few cheques for a deserving charity, not exactly the same league as the Paki cricket scandel.
Off the top of my head, I would suggest that anybody wishing to contribute can think of a figure that they are able to give per hour to Vic`s "attempt" or alternatively a lump sum if he fully completes his mission.
You then know what you wish to donate and you can e-mail me for my address. By then you will know exactly which Hospice etc., to make the cheque payable to and after sending to me they can all be presented on behalf of the forum by Vic, Paul, Howard or whoever.
Anybody who considers that I may be a bit dodgy ( No, I don`t have a criminal record! ) can check their bank statements that their payment has gone to the appropriate body.
I really don`t see this as a big issue unless I`ve missed something?
As I say, this is off the top of my head, and no doubt a bit of fine tuning would be required, but I guess the above suggestion would at least ensure that the poor mites that attend these places would perhaps benefit in some small way by forumites generosity.
However, this is all dependant of course, as to whether Vic will reconsider his position.