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?

Sent by magic.

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.

monster · 12-04-2016, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

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.

I disagree FWIW. Given the problems Sundae had with booze and that when she was off the sauce she boozed vicariously through her parents...... I'm sure I don't need to elucidate further.

I have been gone some time from the motherland, but I believe the norm (and therefore appreciated thing) would be a floral contribution -if not specified "no flowers please" then a donation of any further funds to charities suggested by the family. Which I think is in concurrence with what Limey suggested. Sorry if I'm repeating, I find this thread hard to read.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-04-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

I disagree FWIW. Given the problems Sundae had with booze and that when she was off the sauce she boozed vicariously through her parents...... I'm sure I don't need to elucidate further.

What does Sundae's drinking problem have to do with her mother now?

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I have been gone some time from the motherland, but I believe the norm (and therefore appreciated thing) would be a floral contribution -if not specified "no flowers please" then a donation of any further funds to charities suggested by the family.

I strongly disagree with distributing to charities. Mum has a huge expense dropped in her lap, and I want to help with that. It may not be standard custom, but she should understand the actions of those bloody colonials are to be forgiven.

monster · 12-04-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by limey

We brits are notoriously embarrassed about receiving financial gifts

This.

From what I understand about Sundae's mom from her posts, she was generally very traditional and did worry about "what people would think". I worry that a cash donation to her directly would cause awkwardness for her, no matter how much it would undoubtedly help and how well-intended

infinite monkey · 12-04-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

This.

From what I understand about Sundae's mom from her posts, she was generally very traditional and did worry about "what people would think". I worry that a cash donation to her directly would cause awkwardness for her, no matter how much it would undoubtedly help and how well-intended

How is this only obvious to limey and monster? This is the deal, folks, whether it jibes with our sensibilities or not. We have to be together on this.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-04-2016, 08:36 PM

If Mum doesn't tell her peers, I won't. If it bothers her, then she can chose a charity and pass it on.

12-04-2016, 03:22 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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	#6
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	#5
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	#7
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	#8
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	#10
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, 08:36 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	If Mum doesn't tell her peers, I won't. If it bothers her, then she can chose a charity and pass it on. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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