Sundae - Page 8

orthodoc · 12-04-2016, 03:22 PM

It looks as if a Paypal account could be set up to receive donations in GBP - one of our UK Dwellars could then access the account and put the funds toward an agreed-upon item like a plant etc. Unless it's possible for a North America-based Dwellar to just order something directly (I'm feeling embarrassed about proposing something that means time and inconvenience for someone else).

Has this sort of thing been done before, here in the Cellar? I'm probably laughably behind on the technical details of things. If there's interest, though, it would be nice to do.

limey · 12-04-2016, 03:29 PM

Elspode, it is perhaps a little early for Sundae's mum to have this organised. Funerals can, in the UK, typically be a couple of weeks after a death. I think Sundae's mum would really appreciate some gesture of support from Sundae's online family.

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limey · 12-04-2016, 03:52 PM

Ortho, all your suggestions are eminently doable. I'm very happy to be the agent to make this happen. And, as I've said, I think the gesture would be welcomed by Sundae's mum.

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Elspode · 12-04-2016, 04:05 PM

Limey, do you think monetary donations to her Mum are best, or the plant for the funeral route? Mum is going through a very tough time, as someone has already noted. Whatever, the case, I'm in to contribute as soon as details are available.

Lola Bunny · 12-04-2016, 04:10 PM

I've thought of this yesterday and was thinking of pming Limey. However, I was afraid I won't be able to give much and little might be just too little. And I didn't want to bring it up in the Cellar and guilt others into giving too being the holiday is around the corner. Funeral expenses can't be cheap.

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Elspode · 12-04-2016, 04:16 PM

I believe any amounts people donate out of love are sufficient amounts, and for those who did not feel the connection, or who cannot afford to donate, there is absolutely no guilt. From all, according to their ability.

Lola Bunny · 12-04-2016, 04:18 PM

Let's see what Limey say would be the best to do.

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limey · 12-04-2016, 04:20 PM

What Elspode says about "from all according to their ability" is spot on. After all, Teh Cellar bought UT a car once on that principle.
We brits are notoriously embarrassed about receiving financial gifts, however. I think a floral tribute would be more the thing, unless Carruthers has another opinion?

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Carruthers · 12-04-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by limey

What Elspode says about "from all according to their ability" is spot on. After all, Teh Cellar bought UT a car once on that principle.
We brits are notoriously embarrassed about receiving financial gifts, however. I think a floral tribute would be more the thing, unless Carruthers has another opinion?

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I think the floral tribute option would be the one to pursue, limey.
In the event of there being surplus funds perhaps a donation to an appropriate charity could be made.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-04-2016, 04:36 PM

I think the surplus should go to Mum's favorite booze, she could probably use some. I don't know what that is but I remember Sundae mentioned it in one of her posts.

Lola Bunny · 12-04-2016, 04:37 PM

I like Bruce's suggestion.

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captainhook455 · 12-04-2016, 04:44 PM

Yeah money is pretty embarrassing, but it still spends. Mum's daughter has died and her husband is out of the loop so I think it would be appropriate to send funds instead of a plant. Americans are generous when it comes to money.

tarheel

xoxoxoBruce · 12-04-2016, 04:49 PM

I assume her Mum has to foot the expense of the funeral. I don't know about there, but here that's pretty expensive.

Lola Bunny · 12-04-2016, 04:52 PM

Perhaps it's a cultural thing. Asians like to give money to help out with funeral expenses. But then, they also give flowers.

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Elspode · 12-04-2016, 04:58 PM

If we come up with enough, we could do both. I would interject that I personally favor giving plants, because they live on after the ceremony as a reminder of the loved one who departed. We have a couple of plants in our arsenal that we were gifted following funerals. Most precious is the one from Leslie's father's service.

And, if embarrassment is a concern, well...a cash gift could be sent anonymously while the plant could bear our names and well wishes on a card. It would be harder to be embarrassed with no idea of the origin of the donation, and Bruce is right...funerals are goddamn expensive.

12-04-2016, 03:22 PM	#106
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	It looks as if a Paypal account could be set up to receive donations in GBP - one of our UK Dwellars could then access the account and put the funds toward an agreed-upon item like a plant etc. Unless it's possible for a North America-based Dwellar to just order something directly (I'm feeling embarrassed about proposing something that means time and inconvenience for someone else). Has this sort of thing been done before, here in the Cellar? I'm probably laughably behind on the technical details of things. If there's interest, though, it would be nice to do. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

12-04-2016, 03:29 PM	#107
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Elspode, it is perhaps a little early for Sundae's mum to have this organised. Funerals can, in the UK, typically be a couple of weeks after a death. I think Sundae's mum would really appreciate some gesture of support from Sundae's online family. Sent by magic. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

12-04-2016, 03:52 PM	#108
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Ortho, all your suggestions are eminently doable. I'm very happy to be the agent to make this happen. And, as I've said, I think the gesture would be welcomed by Sundae's mum. Sent by magic. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

12-04-2016, 04:05 PM	#109
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Limey, do you think monetary donations to her Mum are best, or the plant for the funeral route? Mum is going through a very tough time, as someone has already noted. Whatever, the case, I'm in to contribute as soon as details are available. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-04-2016, 04:16 PM	#111
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I believe any amounts people donate out of love are sufficient amounts, and for those who did not feel the connection, or who cannot afford to donate, there is absolutely no guilt. From all, according to their ability. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-04-2016, 04:10 PM	#110
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	I've thought of this yesterday and was thinking of pming Limey. However, I was afraid I won't be able to give much and little might be just too little. And I didn't want to bring it up in the Cellar and guilt others into giving too being the holiday is around the corner. Funeral expenses can't be cheap. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G850A using Tapatalk

12-04-2016, 04:18 PM	#112
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	Let's see what Limey say would be the best to do. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G850A using Tapatalk

12-04-2016, 04:20 PM	#113
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	What Elspode says about "from all according to their ability" is spot on. After all, Teh Cellar bought UT a car once on that principle. We brits are notoriously embarrassed about receiving financial gifts, however. I think a floral tribute would be more the thing, unless Carruthers has another opinion? Sent by magic. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

12-04-2016, 04:36 PM	#115
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I think the surplus should go to Mum's favorite booze, she could probably use some. I don't know what that is but I remember Sundae mentioned it in one of her posts. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-04-2016, 04:37 PM	#116
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	I like Bruce's suggestion. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G850A using Tapatalk

12-04-2016, 04:44 PM	#117
captainhook455 Rapscallion Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,357	Yeah money is pretty embarrassing, but it still spends. Mum's daughter has died and her husband is out of the loop so I think it would be appropriate to send funds instead of a plant. Americans are generous when it comes to money. tarheel

12-04-2016, 04:49 PM	#118
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I assume her Mum has to foot the expense of the funeral. I don't know about there, but here that's pretty expensive. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-04-2016, 04:52 PM	#119
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	Perhaps it's a cultural thing. Asians like to give money to help out with funeral expenses. But then, they also give flowers. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G850A using Tapatalk

12-04-2016, 04:58 PM	#120
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	If we come up with enough, we could do both. I would interject that I personally favor giving plants, because they live on after the ceremony as a reminder of the loved one who departed. We have a couple of plants in our arsenal that we were gifted following funerals. Most precious is the one from Leslie's father's service. And, if embarrassment is a concern, well...a cash gift could be sent anonymously while the plant could bear our names and well wishes on a card. It would be harder to be embarrassed with no idea of the origin of the donation, and Bruce is right...funerals are goddamn expensive. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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