Sad News (Vonny)

You brilliant people have taken us to £230 now, (with two further unspecified pledges on the way).

You can look at that figure and say it's not very much, but for a club this size it really is. And even divided 50/50, it's still a generous donation to a pair of charities that we want to support.

Again, I want to say thank you very much for getting behind this. I mean, some of you donators hadn't even met Vonny, but you clearly respected her and understand how this club felt about her. That's really great.

For those that have asked, I haven't reached out to Al at this time. I know he's got enough on his plate. But when he eventually comes back I will be delighted to tell him what all of you did, how much we respect Vonny, and how much we love him.
 
Here is the bouquet which should be delivered on our behalf to Al tomorrow.

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With Dick's blessing I used his words to create our message as I felt they best summarised the wonderful sentiments posted here in Vonny's honour.
 
I'm pleased to report Interflora delivered our bouquet just before 9.00am this morning as I'd hoped. (y)

It's a tragedy that the present situation has robbed us of the opportunity to give Vonny the send-off from UKCougar she'd hoped for but I'm sure our bouquet and message will have gone some way to showing just how well Vonny was respected within our community.

RIP Vonny.
 
Well, it's finally Sunday. And although I'm allowing another 23 hours before committing, I want to show you what you've all done, you magnificent b*stards. All of this is your money:

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Thank you. And thank you to anyone who has done their own thing, be it sending flowers, making a stew, or even just raising a glass.

We love you Vonny and we love you Al.

The donations will be made on Monday, with receipts posted here for all to see.
 
Yep. I've seen some wonderful generosity this week.

Incidentally...

1) That Macmillan email? It doesn't read right. The first sentence should read, "It's in honour of Vonny and because of this gift..." They did ask whether it was a dedication, and if so, what their name was. Seems the template they use to generate the email has gone buggy.

2) I hope nobody minds, but:
a) In order to even make the donations, I had to do so as me. You all know what you did though.
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b) In order to get "UK Ford Cougar Owner's Club" recognised, I had to give a registered address for us. Lacking any attractive options, I used my own.
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Lastly, if anyone would like a copy of the emails, I am more than happy to forward them on to anyone who donated - just PM me your email address, (Andy: whether you require a copy or not, I'm going to forward them to you anyway).
 
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Guys, a very well done and sorry that I missed this. We did send a card direct to Alan though. Can't believe how many caring people we have within our Cougar family.
 
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Thanks Tim - I know it will have been appreciated. Like I said above, any effort you went to is wonderful and meaningful.

Cheers,
Chris
 
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I've been trying to put some words together but they won't happen so i just started typing...

Let me start by thanking each and every one of you for all your sympathy cards and condolences, they mean such a lot to me, and Vonny would be oh so pleased.
You all meant a lot to her and she often asked me if the cougar club would be at her funeral, she said how nice it is to imagine all those cars following the courtage driven by all of her friends.
The floral tribute from UKCc is beautiful, thankyou all who contributed and for the thought of the contributions to The Macmillan nurses was very generous.
Considering the restrictions due to the virus (10 mourners) the service was very well done and Vonny's choice of music was well liked and rightly tearful ie: Imelda May - It should've been you, and OMD - Maid of Orleans.I edited the techno intro out of OMD as it goes on for some time.
To say this is a hard time is an understatement, Vonny's funeral 7th, Lisa's Birthday 10th, Anniversary of Mums passing 12th and here I am stuck in isolation for another 5 weeks at least.

I do know that the pain will subside but being here now without her is unbearable and my world is empty. Feeling a bit lost.
 
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