carlsim Posted February 17, 2017 Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Hey everyone... I need a little favour from every BC'er who has a little generous spirit! In April, I'm running the London Marathon for charity - Macmillan Cancer support to be more precise. Running 26 miles is going to be quite a challenge for a slightly tubby bass player from Norfolk country and I'm looking for all the generous spirited bass players who would be willing to spare / sponsor a few measly pounds for a very worthwhile charity - one very close to my own heart. I'm pretty sure we all know someone who has either directly or indirectly affected by Cancer and Macmillan provide essential support to those in need. Anyway - I know many of you don't know me directly but I have dealt with many kind folk here on Basschat so some of you might remember me. I'm not asking for a lot - a couple of quid, a fiver or whatever you can spare would be very much appreciated in my quest to raise as much money as possible for Macmillan. My VirginMoney just giving page is here: [url="http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/carlsimmondsLM2017"]http://uk.virginmone...lsimmondsLM2017[/url] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]I can't offer anything in return apart from my wholehearted gratitude - if I can repay the favour with a dep gig for free (travelling within reason!) then I will do my best![/color][/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]If you don't feel like sponsoring - I completely understand - feel free to leave a message instead![/color][/font] Edited March 1, 2017 by carlsim Quote
dmccombe7 Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Tried to donate but payment page keeps freezing on me ?? Anyone else have a problem ? Dave Quote
dmccombe7 Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Paypal didn't work, donation by card payment worked fine. Good luck with the race Carl. You'll do well. Your next dep gig for me will be in Inverness next time i play there Dave Edited February 18, 2017 by dmccombe7 Quote
carlsim Posted February 18, 2017 Author Posted February 18, 2017 Overwhelmed by the generousity of BCer's so far... thanks to everyone who has donated to date! Dmccombe7 Harryburke14 Keeponehandloose Plus a couple of anonymous donations as well! Thank you all so far - it is a great cause so keep 'em coming!!😀 Quote
carlsim Posted February 18, 2017 Author Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1487417214' post='3239624'] Paypal didn't work, donation by card payment worked fine. Good luck with the race Carl. You'll do well. Your next dep gig for me will be in Inverness next time i play there Dave [/quote] You're on mate! Not sure I get up that way often but will be happy to dep if I do!! 😆😆 Edited February 18, 2017 by carlsim Quote
anzoid Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 I'm in - Good luck Carl. Presumably you're running dressed as a bass guitar?? Quote
dmccombe7 Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='carlsim' timestamp='1487422009' post='3239676'] You're on mate! Not sure I get up that way often but will be happy to dep if I do!! [/quote] Your good and no dep required. Its a good cause. Glad i could help. Just don't forget to keep us posted on how you do. NOW GET OUT THERE AND DO SOME TRAINING. Dave Quote
TimR Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Good luck. Come and join us on the 'Long Distance Running' thread. Alghough we've been a bit quiet lately. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/184991-long-distance-running/page__st__810# Quote
carlsim Posted February 18, 2017 Author Posted February 18, 2017 Will do Dave! 10 miles today so doing my bit... Quote
carlsim Posted February 18, 2017 Author Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) [quote name='anzoid' timestamp='1487423219' post='3239693'] I'm in - Good luck Carl. Presumably you're running dressed as a bass guitar?? [/quote] I don't think Macmillan would go for it but I reckon it would raise a few eyebrows!! Thanks for the donation!! Edited February 18, 2017 by carlsim Quote
ProfJames Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Carl...............get the Paypal link working please Quote
OmeDunk Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='ProfJames' timestamp='1487441511' post='3239864'] Carl...............get the Paypal link working please [/quote] +1 because international money transfers are way too heavy on fees Quote
BrunoBass Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Good luck to you, my wife did it last year so I'm all too aware of the time, effort and dedication not only the training but the fundraising requires. Quote
carlsim Posted February 18, 2017 Author Posted February 18, 2017 [quote name='OmeDunk' timestamp='1487442464' post='3239874'] +1 because international money transfers are way too heavy on fees [/quote] Hi guys, Thanks for your generousity in advance. It does seem that the PayPal link is not working on mobile devices for some reason... it's a PayPal thing I think - I just tried the link on my PC and it works fine... can you get to a pc to donate?? If not... I know it's not the best option, but you can PayPal gift me the money and I will add it to the site in your name... my PayPal email is [email protected] If u would like to use that option. Sorry for the issue - out of my control I'm afraid... Regards, Carl. Quote
Roger2611 Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Hi Carl, It looks like it is another issue with Google Chrome, I couldn't donate on that browser but did it fine when using Edge! Anyway good luck and get out there training! Quote
carlsim Posted February 18, 2017 Author Posted February 18, 2017 That is strange... worked fine on chrome for me! Thanks roger!! Much appreciated! Keep the donations coming guys and gals!! Quote
dmccombe7 Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Didn't work when i tried on laptop using chrome. Card option was fine but foriegn countries additional costs is a bummer. Try contacting Virgin who run the site ? Dave Quote
OmeDunk Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Paypal was not working on a Mac with safari. So I used direct paypal. Great goal, Carl. Best of luck. Quote
carlsim Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks to everyone for the donations so far - everyone has been so generous!! Anyone else?? All donations are for an extremely worthy cause... Apologies for the issues with the PayPal link... there are several ways around. Cheers!! Quote
carlsim Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 A tip - the PayPal thing is a pop up so make sure you have them enabled... Quote
carlsim Posted February 20, 2017 Author Posted February 20, 2017 Thanks for all the amazing donations to date - some extremely generous people out there! Anyone else?? It's for an incredibly good cause! Whatever you can spare would be gratefully received! Quote
bazzbass Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 best of luck Carl can you play Long Distance Runaround on bass while running? Quote
carlsim Posted February 21, 2017 Author Posted February 21, 2017 er.... if i knew it I would give it a go! In all honesty it is going to be hard enough carrying myself round 26 miles never mind a bass! Quote
Barking Spiders Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 hI carl. Just made a donation. Also couldn't get the Paypal link to work using Chrome but it does with Explorer.. I don' t enjoy running meself so fair play to you Quote
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