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Time of year to be held? |
December, Santa run |
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Easter bunny run |
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August, summer run |
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Other (state when in thread) |
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Dont have one at all |
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V MotoGP Racer
Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 5356 Location: Reigate
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:55 pm Post subject: Toy run survey |
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Please can you help me decide what to do about a Boxhill toy run??????
Please can you add any comments and thoughts below if not covered by the poll questions, thanks in advance
I feel Tadworth Court is still the most deserving cause locally and would like to keep supporting them. However if you feel somewhere else should be considered please state in thread who and why, cheers _________________
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Simon Smith Despatch Rider
Joined: 16 May 2011 Posts: 162 Location: Oxted
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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My vote is for easter, purely because last December I was playing in the snow in the LandRover!! |
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Cpt.Slow MotoGP Racer
Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 2943
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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I agree Easter is maybe the safer time of year weather wise for us riders, however does Christmas hold a deeper meaning for the children and their families I suspect Easter chocolate is not suitable for all the sick kids but Christmas gifts can be enjoyed by anyone. Christmas is a more exciting time to my little ones .... just my thought. |
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Sharky TT Racer
Joined: 06 Dec 2009 Posts: 1163 Location: At bloody work probably!
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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I still like the idea of the Santa run. It's just more fun, maybe because it's a more special time of year. As slow said, the kids and families are obviously grateful for anything we do for them but a dozen or more santas on bikes is such an awsome sight!
I dont see any reason why we can't do both, and maybe pick a different charity for the Easter run?... _________________ Not man enough for an R1....... FZ1's are cooler anyway |
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boudicas Kermit
Joined: 26 Jul 2008 Posts: 2987 Location: Bletchingley, Surrey
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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I vote for a Santa Run in December. Yes there might be weather problems on the odd occasion but its the season for it. _________________ Opinions are like assholes...... Ahhh Fcuk it - YOUR WRONG !!!
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southernspeed MotoGP Racer
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 4132 Location: Froststead.
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Cpt.Slow wrote: | I agree Easter is maybe the safer time of year weather wise for us riders, however does Christmas hold a deeper meaning for the children and their families I suspect Easter chocolate is not suitable for all the sick kids but Christmas gifts can be enjoyed by anyone. . |
I agree although as we found out last year, the weather can really bugger the plans up!
Maybe keep it as Christmas but just accept that we may have to be more flexible regarding the weather? Tricky one! _________________ It's not the speed of life that bothers me, it's the sudden stop at the end!
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Tusky Pie Dipper
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 11549
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Deffo Santa run as 1st option..... That then leaves the Bunny run as 2nd option and failing that, a Summer run, where we all dress in swimming trunks and bikini's _________________ Boxhill Chippendales
All characters appearing in this post are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. |
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Baloo Trials Rider
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Posts: 298 Location: Nr Buckingham
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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I suggest that the run is held at somepoint during the year when there is no other event or happening.
As a Godparent, I now send all my Godchildren a gift on 23rd July. It is no birthdate or anything special and I believe, the children love it more as it is an additional calender day to celebrate.
It could still be a themed run, perhaps changing every year. One year cartoon characters, another year Marvel Comic heroes etc etc. _________________ "My own opinion is enough for me, and I claim the right to have it defended against any consensus, any majority, anywhere, anyplace, anytime. And anyone who disagrees with this can pick a number, get in line and kiss my ass"
Christopher Hitchens
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Carnage British Superbike Racer
Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 1432
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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djSharky wrote: | I still like the idea of the Santa run. It's just more fun, maybe because it's a more special time of year. As slow said, the kids and families are obviously grateful for anything we do for them but a dozen or more santas on bikes is such an awsome sight!
I dont see any reason why we can't do both, and maybe pick a different charity for the Easter run?... |
i agree with sharkys idea of doing both chrimbo and easter ...that way if chrimbo gets screwed over we can carry it over to easter ...they get choccies and pressies that way ....ahhhh hwat the hell i like marcs idea of a themed run too .....as a summer run .....CAPTAIN CHAOS ...DA DA DAAAAHAHHHH _________________ Rust is lighter than carbon fibre! |
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summerman British Superbike Racer
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 1269 Location: Pound Hill Crawley, West Sussex
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:40 am Post subject: |
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Even though Posh and I won't be there this Xmas, we believe that despite the weather and the difficult riding conditions the children deserve all our efforts to make it for the Santa Run, no matter how cold we can be it is nothing compared to the hardship and suffering that the kids and their families go through every day of their lives, so IMHO Santa Run should stay, it is a Boxhill Bikers tradition now don't you think so?
Cheers. _________________ The road to success is always under construction.
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
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Simon Smith Despatch Rider
Joined: 16 May 2011 Posts: 162 Location: Oxted
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:18 am Post subject: |
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Tusky wrote: | Deffo Santa run as 1st option..... That then leaves the Bunny run as 2nd option and failing that, a Summer run, where we all dress in swimming trunks and bikini's |
We're trying to help the kids, not scare them to death. |
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HCMS Slack Alice/Gay Martian
Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 3794 Location: Scratching head at Tusky's hairpin racing line
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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I vote both then I can dress up as Santa and as a Bunny _________________ It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. - Douglas Adams.
No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
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KeepItSimple Speedway Rider
Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 454 Location: Thames Ditton
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with Cleber and Sharky.... We had two very successful Santa runs and just because last year didn't go to plan, I don't think we should give up on a Xmas run. _________________ "Life is too short"
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Most definately Santa Run for me, with the Easter ride next as back up as per this/last year. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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Baloo Trials Rider
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Posts: 298 Location: Nr Buckingham
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Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:17 am Post subject: |
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Just a thought, but was there not a year when a run was refused because there was already too much going on? Or am I thinking of the Kingston Hospice thing? _________________ "My own opinion is enough for me, and I claim the right to have it defended against any consensus, any majority, anywhere, anyplace, anytime. And anyone who disagrees with this can pick a number, get in line and kiss my ass"
Christopher Hitchens
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V MotoGP Racer
Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 5356 Location: Reigate
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Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:55 am Post subject: |
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Baloo wrote: | Just a thought, but was there not a year when a run was refused because there was already too much going on? Or am I thinking of the Kingston Hospice thing? |
Tadworth trust have welcomed us with open arms every year and always so appreciative of our efforts. Every run has always been followed up with a handmade thank you card. When we raised a sum of money (raffle raised) we also got updates on how it was spent, for example two young lads had an outing to speedway as birthday treat.
Last run HCMS and I were lucky enough to be shown around some of the relative living quarters. How reassuring it must be to have someone you know and love close by to help with your rehabilitation process.
The one thing I am very sure of is that when we visit we really do bring some happiness and help to lighten their day, it is truly humbling. _________________
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Tusky Pie Dipper
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 11549
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Baloo wrote: | Just a thought, but was there not a year when a run was refused because there was already too much going on? Or am I thinking of the Kingston Hospice thing? |
Yup..... that was Kingston Hospital's paediactric cancer unit..... Must admit some egos/personalities involved with their charity were not that pleasant:? _________________ Boxhill Chippendales
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