GaryS

aye

fantastic ...

LOVE the blue santa and "Elf"....LOL

Well done to you all....

good luck tomorrow people

as the mug who came up with the idea....

More than happy for a Kent Santa Cruise next year ...Essex guys are looking at one too...

but only if you can make it viable...nothing worse than promising something to a home/hospital and then struggling to deliver..

you guys are pretty organised...so...I don't see that side of it being a snag..

the other thing is that we do organise some things centrally. (stickers, the auction , etc...)so I'd need a clear point of contact.

but , in principle.....go for it

have to second Phil's sentiment....

When I came up with the idea last year, it was to bring happiness and help to those that need it..both last year and this year I have been a little saddened by the fact that only a few people (less than 200 nationwide) get really involved, but the point is not to dwell on that, but on the amazing good that less than 200 people can do and the impact they make...

it's not a regional organiser thing , it's not a them and us thing....it's just a GOOD THING...

you guys are doing well up there, we'll be thinking of you on the 12th when we do the Southern run too..

PM me if you need anything...it's my job*

*job = unpaid, voluntary but ultimately satisfying extra work

good luck peeps, glad to see you working hard on this in ma ol' hame toon...

Sweeeeeeett...

ooops , wrong thread

<< where did the elf come from?

Hiya Gary m8 >>

was invited in by the big feller....how YOU doin??

mustangs from "gone in 60 seconds" and "bullitt" are too obvious.

Herbie .

gotta love him

(although the later "made for TV" movies were somewhat dissapointing, although the evil black beetle in the recent one was quite cool

sounds like things are progressing well... glad to see it....

If anyone bids and wins in the auction ( in the Santa Cruise forum) the payment will go to the regional cruise of the winners choice.

2 things to think about.

1: access to the kiddies, it should only be under staff/parent supervision, it's a sad reflection of the world we live in, but keep it in mind.

2: Photos.....many hospitals will not allow pics of the kids in their care to be taken, again, with parental permission you'll be OK.

as for rides??? get the hospital to get the parents in that day and then suggest to the relevant "DAD" that lil billy might want a ride in a scooby and HE CAN COME TOO, and you'll be fine

Claire - I touch goats ref banner...

sounds good folks....we've kicked off a central forum HERE to co-ordinate this years Santa Cruise efforts...

Yorkhill sounds like a fantastic idea....we avoided Christmas Day itself last year...but whatever is gonna work for you...

keep up the good work..

I tell you that boy aint right

Ooops...how did I get over here

<< GaryS, stop whoring!!!! >>

*sniff ....fine....be like that....*sniff*....I'm off back to the mainland threads ...*sniff*

I don't take no orders from no one

you two......get a room!!!!

OOoh...I'm supposed to wave and say "Hi Frankie"

hang on...what am I doing here on manx meet thread????

me too

I'm guessing the logo was in the document, so it didn't transfer when posted...but..ahem....would it be this logo?....*cough*...dunno why I'd have it ...