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Simon
Editor
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I've just heard from Jason Etheredge about the time and place of the funeral. He says... quote: The services will be this Friday at the All Souls Anglican Church, 4042 Hartley Road, Orange Park, Florida 32224. My dad is requesting anyone wanting to send flowers to make a donation to a charity of your choice. Can you please pass this on to everyone else on your website. I have received a lot of emails from posters and just don't have enough time to reply to everyone.
Here's the church website
And here's the location on Google maps
If anyone is thinking or planning on attending, can you please post here or PM me? Thanks.
-------------------- Eternal memory
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maleveque
Shipmate
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I wish I could go. I will make a donation to the All Hallows Guild of the National Cathedral. I know that Erin was on the Altar Guild of her church. And I will have a bar of Maya Gold in her memory. - Anne L.
-------------------- Life isn't all fricasseed frogs and eel pie.
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Rossweisse
High Church Valkyrie
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I wish I could go, too. I'll make a suitable donation - to the Ship. [ 05. January 2011, 00:39: Message edited by: Rossweisse ]
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Barring any difficulties, I will be there. Probably crying my eyes out, but then, most of you know my fluffy bunniness. Daughter-Unit will be with me, too.
-------------------- Jasmine, little cat with a big heart.
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Ye Olde Motherboarde
Ship's Mother and Singing Quilter
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Oh, darn, Jedi.I want to go with you! I checked airfare prices and it was kind of off-putting, so JB and I will giving to the organ fund in memory.
-------------------- In Memory of Miss Molly, TimC, Gambit, KenWritez, koheleth, Leetle Masha, JLG, Genevieve, Erin, RuthW2, deuce2, Sidi and TonyCoxon, unbeliever, Morlader, Ken :tear: 20 years but who’s counting?..................
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jlg
What is this place? Why am I here?
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jj, I was thinking you were probably the closeest and hoping you might be able to be there. Thanks for being Ship's representative.
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RooK
1 of 6
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I'm at the wrong-ass end of the country to contemplate attending, especially with short notice. But the urge claws my insides into miserable shreds, for at least some kind of gesture to appease the tortured idea that I would certainly get to meet Erin some day.
Just imagine if, for whatever twist of reason, Erin had relented at least once in her strict avoidance of shipmeets. Who among us would not have immediately weighed the possibility, even those on far-flung reaches of the globe?
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Rossweisse
High Church Valkyrie
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I keep wishing for a Facebook-style "Like" button to use on these posts...
Yes, RooK, that would have been a trip worth making.
-------------------- I'm not dead yet.
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Tortuf
Ship's fisherman
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Erin appreciated her privacy.
Why, I have no idea. She was, and is, loved by many.
I suggest we respect that desire.
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comet
Snowball in Hell
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Like RooK, I'm awfully far away. But the urge to drop everything and fly down is pretty powerful. Unlike my normal modus operendi I actually have money in the bank at the moment. It's quite spoken for; I have four years of pretty stunning abject poverty to clean up after. That and a pretty expensive medical care habit.
Still, I've checked airfare twice today. What keeps me from doing it is the righteous ass chewing I'd get from Erin if I did such a thing.
-------------------- Evil Dragon Lady, Breaker of Men's Constitutions
"It's hard to be religious when certain people are never incinerated by bolts of lightning.” -Calvin
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Grits
Compassionate fundamentalist
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I think Erin would be pleased if her passing generated a little financial boost for the Ship. If you don't have a charity of choice, then I think a donation to the Organ Fund would be very appropriate. It doesn't have to be much, but if a lot of us gave a little, it could make a big difference.
-------------------- Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and shut it when I've said enough. Amen.
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Grits
Compassionate fundamentalist
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Does anyone know how to get in touch with Presleyterian? I know she'd want to know.
-------------------- Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and shut it when I've said enough. Amen.
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RooK
1 of 6
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I'll email her.
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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As the Ship was what Erin fought for so passionately, I agree that a donation to that cause would be most appropriate. I'll make it snappy.
-------------------- Retired, sitting back and watching others for a change.
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Gill H
Shipmate
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I've been thinking that too. Will get my cheque book out.
-------------------- *sigh* We can’t all be Alan Cresswell.
- Lyda Rose
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Traveller
Shipmate
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quote: Originally posted by jedijudy: Barring any difficulties, I will be there. Probably crying my eyes out, but then, most of you know my fluffy bunniness. Daughter-Unit will be with me, too.
JJ, there are MW reports of the funerals of both Miss Molly and Gambit, whose passing have been much talked about in the last few hours. If you do manage to get to Erin's funeral, can you keep up the series so Shipmates who can't get there (but would have loved to) get a feel for the service?
-------------------- I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will praise my God while I have my being. Psalm 104 v.33
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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quote: Originally posted by Chorister: As the Ship was what Erin fought for so passionately, I agree that a donation to that cause would be most appropriate. I'll make it snappy.
Donation made - I note that if you donate by paypal you can send a message to the ship with the donation, which allows you to say that it is in memory of Erin.
-------------------- All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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Eutychus
From the edge
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When I heard the news, I had just been making arrangements to attend the funeral of a close friend's mother, which is today. I never met the mother in question, and there's going to be quite a bit of cognitive dissonance for me in attending the funeral of someone I never knew almost simultaneously with the passing of someone I never met but felt I knew quite well.
A report would be really welcome, and I hope the Ship can be suitably represented.
-------------------- Let's remember that we are to build the Kingdom of God, not drive people away - pastor Frank Pomeroy
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TonyK
Host Emeritus
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My second reaction (after the 'Dear God, No!' bit) was to look at the fares to JAX. It would have been a literal flying visit - 48 hours or so there and back, but time wasn't a consideration. But the price was - in excess of £1200!!
A donation to the Organ Fund in her memory will follow in the near future.
jedijudy - if you do get there, and can manage it through the tears, a report on the service would be really welcomed! Perhaps keep a copy of the service sheet if there is one - someone on the Ship should be able to get a version online where we could all see it.
I'll check the time differences and try to spend some quiet time during the funeral itself...
Yours aye ... TonyK
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Moo
Ship's tough old bird
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quote: Originally posted by Tortuf: Erin appreciated her privacy.
Why, I have no idea. She was, and is, loved by many.
I joined the ship about a year after the Hurricane Joanne episode. Shortly after I joined someone suggested to Erin that she post a picture of herself. She replied that Joanne lived not far from her; she was afraid to have Joanne know what she looked like. (I gather that Joanne had made death threats.)
I don't know whether she had any reasons for guarding her privacy besides a desire not to be harassed by people she had irritated.
Moo
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Ancient Mariner
Sip the ship
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I have encouraged Simon to go to the funeral for all of us.
I remain astonished and humbled that such a flawed genius stumbled into our 'virtual' world all those years ago and... understood...
-------------------- Ship of Fools' first novel, Rattles & Rosettes, is the tale of two football (soccer) fans: 16-year-old Tom in 1914 and Dan in 2010. More at www.rattlesandrosettes.com
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Uncle Pete
Loyaute me lie
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The Jedi is bringing her light sabre too.
I won't be able to have quiet time during the funeral, as I will be working at the school with my little non-readers. But when I finally get home, I will light a candle and say the Rosary, all the while praying for Erin.
-------------------- Even more so than I was before
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Jengie jon
Semper Reformanda
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quote: Originally posted by Ancient Mariner: I have encouraged Simon to go to the funeral for all of us.
I remain astonished and humbled that such a flawed genius stumbled into our 'virtual' world all those years ago and... understood...
I have just made an extra donation to Ship of Fools via paypal, I have sent the message "for Simon's airfare". That way he knows he can legitimately use it for that. If others do that as well, it means we are sending him as our representative in a tangible way.
Jengie
-------------------- "To violate a persons ability to distinguish fact from fantasy is the epistemological equivalent of rape." Noretta Koertge
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Ferijen
Shipmate
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What Jengie said, my order number ends 892.
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sophs
Sardonic Angel
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quote: Originally posted by Ancient Mariner: I have encouraged Simon to go to the funeral for all of us.
Will be donating as soon as he with the money is back. Air fare fund or ship fund, it's up to the Captain to decide.
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Ancient Mariner
Sip the ship
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quote: Originally posted by Jengie Jon: quote: Originally posted by Ancient Mariner: I have encouraged Simon to go to the funeral for all of us.
I remain astonished and humbled that such a flawed genius stumbled into our 'virtual' world all those years ago and... understood...
I have just made an extra donation to Ship of Fools via paypal, I have sent the message "for Simon's airfare". That way he knows he can legitimately use it for that. If others do that as well, it means we are sending him as our representative in a tangible way.
Jengie
That's a great gesture, Jengie. Thanks to you and others who have done the same thing.
-------------------- Ship of Fools' first novel, Rattles & Rosettes, is the tale of two football (soccer) fans: 16-year-old Tom in 1914 and Dan in 2010. More at www.rattlesandrosettes.com
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Rossweisse
High Church Valkyrie
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I donated to the Erin Fund via credit card before reading this thread, but my order ends in 529, and Simon's airfare would be a good way to spend it if he so chooses.
-------------------- I'm not dead yet.
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Laura
General nuisance
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quote: Originally posted by RooK: I'll email her.
I have Presleyterian's work number/email and will contact her as well.
-------------------- Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence. - Erich Fromm
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Autenrieth Road
Shipmate
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I've donated just now to the Erin Fund, and then separately to the Ship. The donation to the Ship is meant for Simon's airfare/expenses, but I was expecting it to give me a place to note that, and it didn't. So here's reporting what it's for. I didn't note down my order number, but my initials are S.P. (I think you guys can see my name on the donation side.) PM me if you need more info to identify it with.
[ETA: oh, wait, look, here's the confirming email. The Floating Fund reference number ends in 728.] [ 05. January 2011, 14:32: Message edited by: Autenrieth Road ]
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
Dressed for Church
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I'm contemplating attending the funeral. What airport are those of you who are going intending to fly into? It seems to me that Tallahassee is the closest.
Has anyone booked a hotel in Tallahassee or arranged for a car rental, and would be willing to take in old Miss Amanda?
-------------------- "I take prayer too seriously to use it as an excuse for avoiding work and responsibility." -- The Revd Martin Luther King Jr.
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Uncle Pete
Loyaute me lie
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I have just made a PayPal donation to offset Simon's airfare. I wish I could have given more.
-------------------- Even more so than I was before
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Pigwidgeon
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quote: Originally posted by Amanda B. Reckondwythe: I'm contemplating attending the funeral.
I'm so glad the Arizona group will be represented. Please send my regards.
-------------------- "...that is generally a matter for Pigwidgeon, several other consenting adults, a bottle of cheap Gin and the odd giraffe." ~Tortuf
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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I had a look at fly.com, you can get a return ticket leaving tomorrow from Heathrow to Talihassie from about £400 - but the return flight is not till 20th Jan. If you try to go tomorrow and get a back on Friday or Saturday it looks like it would be cheaper to buy two return tickets than two single tickets. Comes out somewhere in region of £1500.
-------------------- All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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Laura
General nuisance
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quote: Originally posted by Laura: quote: Originally posted by RooK: I'll email her.
I have Presleyterian's work number/email and will contact her as well.
I've exchanged e-mails with her -- she knew, thanks to Mad Geo.
-------------------- Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence. - Erich Fromm
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Miss Amanda, JAX is the closest airport to the church. Here is a map.
There is a possibility that I could fetch you there. Do you have any flight times? (I'm starting to wonder if I should try to crash in Jax on Thursday, it would sure make things easier.)
I had hoped to look for my old Mystery Worship outline in order to make a report for the Ship! I'm glad that there are several of us on the same page.
-------------------- Jasmine, little cat with a big heart.
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ecumaniac
Ship's whipping girl
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quote: Originally posted by PeteC: I have just made a PayPal donation to offset Simon's airfare.
Me too. But with credit card. Order reference 2029328645
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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JAX seems to make flights more sane here KLM do flight tomorrow morning returning monday for £400. [ 05. January 2011, 17:05: Message edited by: Think² ]
-------------------- All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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Ariel
Shipmate
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I'm happy for my contribution to be put towards Simon's air fare.
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Ags
Knocked up
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quote: Originally posted by Think²: I had a look at fly.com, you can get a return ticket leaving tomorrow from Heathrow to Talihassie from about £400 - but the return flight is not till 20th Jan. If you try to go tomorrow and get a back on Friday or Saturday it looks like it would be cheaper to buy two return tickets than two single tickets. Comes out somewhere in region of £1500.
Please don't do that. Most airlines will automatically cancel your return flight if you don't show up for the outward journey.
eta - please use my donation anyway you see fit [ 05. January 2011, 17:36: Message edited by: Ags ]
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Belisarius
Lord Bountiful of Admin (Emeritus) Delights
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Airfare Donation Reference is 1743079784.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
Dressed for Church
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quote: Originally posted by jedijudy: Miss Amanda, JAX is the closest airport to the church. . . . There is a possibility that I could fetch you there. Do you have any flight times? (I'm starting to wonder if I should try to crash in Jax on Thursday, it would sure make things easier.)
Yes, you're right. Flights from Phoenix are plentiful and reasonably priced. I think I'll book this afternoon.
Arriving Thursday evening makes much better sense, especially considering the time difference.
I see you've PMd me about this. Could you also PM me your phone number and we'll discuss the matter by phone?
I'll e-mail you the link to the MW reporting site.
-------------------- "I take prayer too seriously to use it as an excuse for avoiding work and responsibility." -- The Revd Martin Luther King Jr.
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Simon
Editor
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I am sorry (and Erin, please forgive me), but I've tried very hard today to make this fly, but I just won't be able to make it to the funeral on Friday, much as I would dearly love to be there. The main thing is the emotional cost of long and sudden travel, plus the funeral service, which I know would leave me shredded and exhausted for a few days, and I just have to be sharp for work commitments from the word go on Monday. So sadly this is not to be.
Thank you, everyone who so kindly offered to help with my air fare... how thoughtful and humbling is that? Thank you all *so* much. Your gifts made my decision much harder, and in fact turned it into a dilemma. But in the end I've had to decide against. A horrible decision to make.
If you've made a donation towards the air fare and would like it returned, please just PM me and I'll arrange a refund. It's very easy to do and absolutely fine to ask for since the need for the donations no longer exists. Thanks again.
-------------------- Eternal memory
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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Feel free to stick mine in the Erin fund - its OK Simon, you can only do what you can actually do.
-------------------- All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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comet
Snowball in Hell
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No problem, Simon. My decision was similar. You have to care for yourself first. My donation is for the general Ship expenses.
-------------------- Evil Dragon Lady, Breaker of Men's Constitutions
"It's hard to be religious when certain people are never incinerated by bolts of lightning.” -Calvin
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Simon
Editor
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quote: Originally posted by Think²: Feel free to stick mine in the Erin fund - its OK Simon, you can only do what you can actually do.
Thanks, and I know... but I'll still be kicking myself tomorrow morning at the time when I should have been shooting down a runway.
Thanks too comet. I think in the end the money will be much better used in ongoing Ship projects.
-------------------- Eternal memory
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ecumaniac
Ship's whipping girl
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Look after yourself, Simon.
(And my donation can go to the Erin fund, or to help pay the Ship's electricity bill or whatever's needed)
-------------------- it's a secret club for people with a knitting addiction, hiding under the cloak of BDSM - Catrine
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Uncle Pete
Loyaute me lie
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Further to my PM, if it is easier, please just put airfare donation in the General Fund
-------------------- Even more so than I was before
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Autenrieth Road
Shipmate
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My airfare donation can go in the Floating Fund, no problem. Or in the Erin Fund, if TPTB prefer.
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Firenze
Ordinary decent pagan
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I would be happy for my donation (ID 1743101201) to go towards defraying Judy's expenses in travelling and accommodation.
Otherwise, to the Erin fund.
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Leaf
Shipmate
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quote: Originally posted by Simon: I know... but I'll still be kicking myself tomorrow morning at the time when I should have been shooting down a runway.
As my aunt would say, "Don't 'should' on yourself!"
Anyone who thinks you haven't made a realistic assessment of your resources, and the demands on you, can go rusty farm implement themselves.
Not being able to attend in person means that you have solidarity with the rest of this community who aren't able to attend, who must make do with board posts and private thoughts and prayers.
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