Post by: griff on July 05, 2018, 01:10 PM
Gutted to hear about this today
Not just because ROM is a fantastic place - we all had a brilliant day there only last Friday
But especially sad to hear that Rad Legend/MK sponsor/All-round lovely bloke 2BobRob had his Radii workshop there and has lost everything (including the MK ramps :'()
I've just spoken to Rob, tbh I was expecting to have to announce that there would be no ramp jam this year BUT despite this all happening he is still 100% committed to making it happen
What this means to us lot?
It's a chance to do something different from before with the Ramp area
I'm sure a bit of help wouldn't go amiss
[UPDATE]
How can you help? 2Bob isn't looking for a handout BUT there's nothing to stop any of us helping towards him getting the MK ramps built. The ramps he was storing for us are just piles of ash and burnt wood now so he has to start from scratch :'(
1) get yourself a fantastic Ride Steady tee shirt - all profits straight into the pot
2) send a personal / friends & family donation to rad@radbmx.co.uk and put 'MK ramps' in the comments box. I will make sure he gets every penny raised to ensure he can build us the best possible setup without having to dig into his own pockets
***UPDATE***
Someone has very kindly stepped in to set up a fundraising page here
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rob-steele?utm_id=108&utm_term=3jZJjpgZw
Of course if anyone still wants to donate via the rad PayPal you’re more than welcome - that way we can avoid anyone else taking a slice of it
Fantastic to see people getting behind this and helping out x
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 05, 2018, 01:41 PM
What have you in mind to help out?
Post by: oldschoolace on July 05, 2018, 02:17 PM
Think a whip round is in order! :daumenhoch:
Post by: dp and chopper dude on July 05, 2018, 03:14 PM
Can we get a collection bucket going at MK for it?
Post by: griff on July 05, 2018, 05:23 PM
That's a nightmare! 2 lots of tools gone in as many years.
Think a whip round is in order! :daumenhoch:
That’s sad to hear Griff and awful for Rob.
What have you in mind to help out?
Looks like a bad one from what I've seen on faceache. I didn't realise it was Rom until late morning.
Can we get a collection bucket going at MK for it?
Well....
We already have the ramp fundraiser tees that Ed designed (Ride Steady design)
Any money we raise from those will go into the ramp fund and you get a fantastic shirt out of it :daumenhoch:
Rob isn't looking for handouts personally BUT there's nothing to stop us from helping towards the MK ramp fund - although we do give him something from the RAD pot towards it normally (when there hasn't been a fire) this still doesn't cover all the labour and additional costs needed to assemble/dismantle a full set of ramps in 3 days - as anyone who has seen what he does will tell you it's a massive and largely thankless job he's done for years and it would be great if we could pull together a bit now and show him just how much we value his contribution to an amazing weekend
I've been chatting with Rich/Nick/Carl and we will do what we can to help
If anyone wants to donate anything directly, I'm more than happy to co-ordinate and send to him (just put 'ramp fund' in paypal comments and make sure to pay it to rad@radbmx.co.uk as a personal/friends & family payment).
Post by: ED209 on July 05, 2018, 06:57 PM
Post by: ED209 on July 05, 2018, 07:02 PM
Post by: griff on July 05, 2018, 07:18 PM
Griff ... re edit your first thread to put the details in for sending fundage fistblump
Not got home from work yet but will sought after dinner x
& you are a big hearted individual x
Post by: oldschoolace on July 05, 2018, 07:32 PM
I personally know how much of a gutter it is to lose the tools of your trade and insurance aside some things can't be replaced. It's also a real spirit drainer so I will deffo be putting something in the pot.
I doubt Rob is looking for handouts but what's the point of having a community if you can't pull together for a neighbour in need.
:daumenhoch:
Post by: chubby on July 05, 2018, 07:33 PM
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Post by: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:19 PM
Post by: chubby on July 05, 2018, 09:20 PM
I was over there today and this is Rob's lock up :'(Poor old bugger, tools & equipment wasn't the only thing in there John
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Post by: Retrodan72 on July 05, 2018, 09:21 PM
I was over there today and this is Rob's lock up :'(
Is Rob insured, not that it will take the upset away, but at least there will be recompense?
Post by: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:23 PM
Post by: chubby on July 05, 2018, 09:23 PM
Probably won't cover everything Dan, you know what slimey fookers they can be...I was over there today and this is Rob's lock up :'(
Is Rob insured, not that it will take the upset away, but at least there will be recompense?
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Post by: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:25 PM
Post by: Retrodan72 on July 05, 2018, 09:32 PM
He had two cars in there,plus trikes, quads and bikes
Shit, at least he wasn’t on there at the time.
Post by: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:33 PM
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Post by: Retrodan72 on July 05, 2018, 09:39 PM
That’s the good news. Nobody was hurt
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Things can be replaced.
I’ve never met Rob, but I’ve seen what he’s posted on here and how he’s done a lot for others as well as supporting MK, that sort of kindness doesn’t go unnoticed or is ever forgotten and I’m sure that many will step up and return the favors and support him.
Post by: griff on July 06, 2018, 10:35 AM
Thanks to
Ed
Chubby
Elbow Hal
Shane Skillings
Paul Fordham
Phil Hough
Thanks to everyone who's bought Ramp Fundraiser Tees as well fistblump
Post by: oldschoolace on July 06, 2018, 09:38 PM
Post by: Bigfrawg on July 06, 2018, 11:23 PM
Post by: anthony on July 06, 2018, 11:29 PM
Regards
Post by: ED209 on July 08, 2018, 06:35 PM
Post by: ED209 on July 08, 2018, 07:07 PM
Post by: griff on July 08, 2018, 10:38 PM
Griff - can you add the just giving link to you first post :-)
Done fistblump
Post by: In2bmx on July 09, 2018, 08:12 AM
Post by: griff on July 09, 2018, 09:47 AM
Ed
Chubby
Elbow Hal
Shane Skillings
Paul Fordham
Phil Hough
Bigfrawg
Clint Oldschoolace
Anthony
Amelia Harry
Pickle
I'll be putting a bit in towards buying some Ride Steady tees to sell at MK, figured it will make a bit more that way
Post by: ED209 on July 12, 2018, 06:33 PM
Post by: westy1971 on July 18, 2018, 06:16 PM
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Post by: chubby on July 18, 2018, 06:34 PM
Surely they knew that when they took his fookin premiums
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Post by: oldschoolace on July 18, 2018, 07:29 PM
Post by: griff on July 18, 2018, 09:04 PM
Fookin joke! What do you do if you live in a wood framed cottage?!
Keep buckets of water handy