This is fantastic!
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This is fantastic!
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/0 ... llion-nhs/
He was a Captain in the Duke Of Wellington's Regiment during the Second World War. I served in the Dukes in the early 1990's. Well done sir!
He was a Captain in the Duke Of Wellington's Regiment during the Second World War. I served in the Dukes in the early 1990's. Well done sir!
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
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"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: This is fantastic!
Couldn't read the whole thing as they want your information to get a "free 30 day trial"......
no thanks.
But good for him, I hope he makes it to 100 laps......
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no thanks.
But good for him, I hope he makes it to 100 laps......
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Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading.
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Re: This is fantastic!
I just checked his total page - he has now raised £4,559,926.55 / $5,704,557
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: This is fantastic!
Wow! £6,157,350.97 / $7,697,522.46 and still going.............
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: This is fantastic!
£7,910,738.14 / $9,913,620.60
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: This is fantastic!
He completed the 100th lap of his garden at 08:30 today and to date has raised £12,327,676.11 / $15,391,763.58.
Apparently support has come from 53 Countries and 631044 supporters. The donation site, Just Giving, has waived the admin costs on this project which has meant even more money for the Charities. Amazing
Apparently support has come from 53 Countries and 631044 supporters. The donation site, Just Giving, has waived the admin costs on this project which has meant even more money for the Charities. Amazing
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Update on the total..............£15,576,484.78 / $19,403,366.57
Apparently the Just Giving website has crashed............
Apparently the Just Giving website has crashed............
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
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Re: This is fantastic!
This morning. £17,891,577.76 / $22,250,053.54, and he says he will continue to walk as long as people continue to add to the total.
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
Re: This is fantastic!
This story was on the NBC nightly tv news last night.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/99-y ... h-n1185981
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/99-y ... h-n1185981
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Re: This is fantastic!
It just went over the £20 million mark. £20,019,103.81 / $25,004,171.00
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.