DVD auction for a good cause

[Paul in NZ]

OK - You probably need to trust me a bit on this one.... :rolleyes: Plus bear with me, I'm going out on a limb and this could just blow up in my face and ruin my fine reputation (cough)....

Now - it has come to my attention the a KB member of good repute and high standing has a need of a little angel investment or helping hand. These are tough times my friends (and probably going to get tougher) and shit happens to good folks. Of course that does not mean that people don't have pride though and for this very reason this person is NOT going to be named OK. You will just have to trust me on that... If you have some real concerns about that - pm me and I'll try to alleviate your fears.

If you think you might be the recipient - don't bother trying to stop me its already started.

Now I'm not above taking small donations either, to bank acct

03 0732 0280036 017 (pm me please to let me know)

So - I'm also auctioning a brand new DVD. I accidentally ended up with 2 but its Motorcycle Sport from 1950 (one of the castrol series I think) and its a belter. (You can also buy it for bugger all from the UK)

Start price is $10 postage included.

I have a goal in mind and I'm already a ways towards it. Every bit helps

So why am I doing this? Think back - I often do this stuff for a bunch of selfish reasons. I'm not a wealthy guy but I've been lucky enough to have a shit hot life. 3 great daughters, fabulous wife, I live in paradise, 3 bikes in the shed and we just had a swell weekend in the 'rapa drinking ourselves to death and riding home on our super sexy 1970 TR6C. Last night all the girls popped in for a feed and I had all 3 grandsons crawling all over me - fuck me, who lives better than me?

But - thats now. Getting to here has been a ride and yes there have been tough times and at time people have helped me along. Usually no question asked or payment requested. Its all about paying it forwards or just a random act of kindness that makes some ones day. You will get more out of that than you think. Karma might be a bitch but shes a kindly one....

Later - I'll auction off a days escorted kayak fishing (with me) during the summer... Or I'll turn up to your event with a classic bike and give kids and grannies a ride. The auction will be how much are you prepared to pay to STOP me turning up....

[Paul in NZ]

Oh - cover shot linky thingy

http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/Classic-Bikes/MOTORCYCLE-SPORT-1950--and--RND-TT-G--DUKE--DVD.aspx

(yes yes don't be cheap I know its on sale at the moment but this is for a good cause)

[GTRMAN]

$25 plus $25 for the fishing trip

[Paul in NZ]

$25 plus $25 for the fishing trip

Good man......

[James Deuce]

$30 for the DVD

[Quasievil]

$35

Does the fishing trip come with some of that nice cooking from your better half ?

[Paul in NZ]

$35

Does the fishing trip come with some of that nice cooking from your better half ?

Yeah - snapper that was swimming an hour back is a house special... Cannot be beat, chuck it on the bbq with some lemon....

Of course if we dont catch any it will mean a humiliating and expensive trip to Pak n save..

Have to wait for the water to warm up a bit though. It the ocean is about 50% salt water and 50% spotty dog fish

[Paul in NZ]

bump..........

[Maha]

Paul the acc # 03 0732 0280036 017 has a 2 digit suffix not 3.
Advise what number is to be ommitted please.
That 'pay it forward' thing works.
Your help with the Tony Mills ride in March has ensured my support for this.

Mark

[Paul in NZ]

Thanks mark

03 0732 0280036 17

[Maha]

Transfer made...ref: Mark
I dont need to know the whos/whats...enough generosity has been shown in the past by so many.
All the best.

[Paul in NZ]

Good man - thanks. Thats the spirit.

Jeeze life has some twists and turns for some poor buggers.... Its like a game of snakes and ladders. One day its all ladders and suddenly you are up to your arse in snakes...

[Maha]

Yeah it does...my toughest days were the late 90's..I had to make a list and work through very problem one at a time...was only one thing I couldn't fix.
Was not enjoyable, but in the end it has all worked out and life is good.

[Paul in NZ]

Yeah it does...my toughest days were the late 90's..I had to make a list and work through very problem one at a time...was only one thing I couldn't fix.
Was not enjoyable, but in the end it has all worked out and life is good.

Tell me about it... Lists...

One things for sure though, ignoring issues does not resolve them. Except of course trial things like gravity and logic, I defy them regularly...

[Ocean1]

Bump

And10stuff

[Paul in NZ]

Sweet - this is going well folks. I'm very glad that we are able to help one of our own just a little.

I'll keep this going until next week then close it off and sometimes timely help is more important than bigger help. (if you know what I mean)

[sinfull]

$50 for the fishing trip !

(do i have to paddle ?)

[Paul in NZ]

$50 for the fishing trip !

(do i have to paddle ?)


Jesus Bill - its a kayak, yes you have to paddle.

OK - an update folks and sorry I should have not combined all 3 things together. It got too hard to manage and I lost track.

Now - if anyone donated expecting to get the DVD or the trip let me know and I'll sort it out OK.

I've closed this out as thanks to the generosity of KB members including some generous donations we have raised $400. I transferred that to this persons bank account this morning and they will get a nice surprise tomorrow. Thats going to make a nice change from the shitty surprises this person has been enjoying recently. They have never moaned and groaned about it, just got on with it so this should help move things along.

THANK YOU to those who could help this time.

Folks - all joking aside, this shit is what KB can be about. Life is usually pretty good here in NZ but the fact is there are hard times in everyone's life. Make no mistake, there are hard times out there right now. Communities like ours can play a big part in making life a little better when this happens. Sure - we don't have to wave when we pass another motorcyclist on the road but we should care when our own people hit trouble.

All this started when someone emailed me and alerted me to this issue. It won't be the first time I've done this sort of thing and as much as I'd hope its the last I know it won't be. As it happens Vicki and I are good at raffle baskets and sticking stuff together so if you know of anyone with a genuine emergency speak up.... You never know.

Thanks again people - this place fills me with hope sometimes...

[GTRMAN]

If paddling isn't your thing I'm sure I could organise some quality time with a deck chair and a surf rod......

[Paul in NZ]

If paddling isn't your thing I'm sure I could organise some quality time with a deck chair and a surf rod......

Nah - Bill would be OK. I'll just tell him theres a beer out there...

Offer for a fishing trip is still there any time anyway ;-)

[Paul in NZ]

Just a follow up and a thank you...

I've been in touch with the recipient ;-) Its fair to say they were a bit stunned and this was one direct quote ; "Please can you pass on a huge thankyou to all the people who have helped!! There is still some good left in the world!! "

Folks - When it comes down to it - we have to recognize that sometimes nearly all of us go through a time when all it seems to do is rain shit. Mostly we are able to shrug stuff off but not always and sometimes it just batters you down. Its really important at times like this that we (greater humanity) do something, anything just to hold out a helping hand.

Letting in just the tiniest shaft of light does more to light the darkness than you can imagine.

Thanks KB - There are times when I'm very proud to call myself a motorcyclist...