nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 24, 2016 We have under two weeks before Rays Funds starts again for another season. In fact this will be the tenth season! That takes a bit of sinking in. Since we started our beloved club has played in the Championship, League One, Championship, Premier League, Championship, Premier League and now the Championship again. Of course the binners have remained mid table championship throughout. I’m putting their mediocrity down to my buddy Arrdee who put Buster on the wrong bus and as far as I can make out he never got off again! But more to the point in that time you wonderful PUPs have raised £2038 for the academy and a fantastic £3486 for our wonderful Downes Syndrome boys and girls at the CSF. I am so proud to be involved with such a fantastic community of Norwich City Supporters and I know Ray would be too. So this is the point where I ask for your tenners to fund the new season. Of course the match bet is already covered thanks to the continued generosity of our anonymous benefactor so we need just 40 tenners to fund the main bet. My paypal is canaryeddie@aol.com . If you don’t do paypal you can email me on canaryeddie@aol.com I will send you my postal address. Or I’ll be in the Nelson after the Sheffield Wednesday game on August 13th. As it will soon be upon us I have sorted the rota for August. Remember the main bet rota is made up of last seasons top 40 PUPs. But PUPanon sponsors the match bet to give the rest of us a chance of taking a more active role. This also includes any PUPs who join in for the first time this season. Hopefull Norfolkbroadslim can make the final six selections the first week as is customary for the PUPs league winners. Please all let me know if the dates are ok : - Final Six Selections : - Aug 6th - Norfolkbroadslim Aug 13th - VanWink Aug 20th – Hammond1612 Aug 27th – Molly Windley Norwich match bet : - Aug 6th – 93Vintage Aug 13th - Platonic Aug 20th - Lappinitup Aug 27th - Woostercanary Would be great to have some more of this message board’s regular posters on board this season. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always I leave you with Ray’s signature which now reads :- Carve their names with pride.Yankee,5,Fellas,3,P''boro,2,Mr Chops,2,NewYork,2, Inch High,5, Blahblahblah, NCFC_Shaun, 1st Wazzock,3, Fonejacker,3, Norfolkbroadslim,3, Norfolkchance1,2, Scooby,3, Trent Canary,3, Cosmic Twin,4, Graham Humphrey, Leedscanary,3, NcfcStar, Herman, Delia’s Devonshire Dirtbox,2, Lappinitup, Statto, Mandie Moo,2, Mr Bump, Kathy,2, Til1010, Snake-eyes, Vindo,2, NWC, Hughesy, Gregt, GMF,2, SwindonCanary, Twidio, Hector Brockelbank, Lake District Canary, Bor Bor Bor, Yellowfuture, Chellecity, Diesel Doris, Lessingham Canary, yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy, and £1493 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with the Norwich match bet. Splutcho, jb,2, Redders Right Foot,2, Hector Brockelbank, Blahblahblah,2, Can u sit down please, Til1010, Mandie Moo’s Mear Kat,2, Crabbycanary,2, Paul, Stewfil, Parma Ham’s gone mouldy, Bor Bor Bor, Mr Apples, Woostercanary, City-til-I-die, The Great Drinkell, nutty,2, Feedthewolf,2, Lappinitup,2, NWC, Wes Hooly Fan, Twidio, Ray, PUPanon, Molly Windley, 93vintage, ClareW, Van Wink, Cityangel, AJ, Norfolkchance1,Yellowfuture, Graham Humphrey, Diesel Doris, Duncan Edwards, Legend Iwan, YorkshirePudding, Kathy, Platonic, Cosmic Twin, Mr Jenkins, yes PUPs £647 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with £1344 for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges, Euro 16 and donations we now have a total of £5524 since we began of which £536 is already banked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 24, 2016 [quote user="arrdee"]It was the second week of our holiday in Bulgaria, I was soaking up the sun , no doubt doing poor old arrdees bones no end of good , dropping off to sleep ,lovely , suddenly i heard Ruth say "arrdee help that young woman " I was off my lounger like a shot , there was a lovely blond girl with a young child in her arms trying to pull a pram with a baby in it with her bags hung on the handle stuck in the soft sand going nowhere . I picked up the pram and the baby and carried it down to the edge of sea where she wanted to go , I did think i had bit off more than i could chew but i managed it just .She said "thanks for that my husband Len and his brother Bouncer are checking out the bars " I thought you have only just arrived in the early hrs of the morning and it not 10 o''clock yet , Well whatever you are on holiday .I got the job every morning , I do admit i did pretend to be asleep some mornings but Ruth would poke me in the ribs so there was no getting out of it , I use to say "I suppose Len and Bouncer are still checking out the bars "?In the bar of the hotel the tues evening this Carol was chatting to Ruth ,"Ah here comes Len and Bouncer " " This is Ruth and Ray who i told you about" with his hand out "Thanks for that mate " I said " Pleased to have helped " his hand dropped like a stone ."Where are you from"? I said "Norwich" "Don''t tell me you are a f ing Norwich supporter " "Yep one of the biggest "was my reply . I don''t think i have ever seen such looks of hatred on two faces in all my life . "Well we are lifelong xxxxxxx supporters ,I will shake your hand as we are in Bulgaria i would never dream of doing it in our country"We avoided each other for the rest of the time , if we did meet i would always give them a big grin which seem to upset them more than any thing . This Carol was chatting to Ruth one day asking "when do you go home"? Ruth told her Carol said "Oh Bouncer is on that plane he only stayed for one week .I heard that quick enough .WHAT i said , there was no doubt about it flight number every thing Borgos to Stansted .I just knew it,i just knew it , how my luck has been this year , i just knew i would be sitting next to him for 3 hrs on the plane .The rest of the time i was there i was racking my brain what i would do if the worst came to the worst . I knew i could manoeuvre Ruth so i would be one away from him at least and if that plan went tits up i am afraid thats how Ruth would have gone ,even if it meant manhandling her to the planes floor . I feel i must point out i am the perfect gentleman at all times , but these were desperate times and anything goes .The time duly arrived ,i could see Bouncer and his family the other side of the foyer i suppose keeping as far away from me as they could .the First Choice coach arrived at the said time , up flew Bouncer rushing on to the coach like the great kid he is .I was trudging along pulling my suitcase like a condemed man on his way to the gallows . At this point another First Choice coach arrived , The girl with the clipboard was saying "yes yes this Borgos " her English was poor which is unusual most speak good English i did question her further and she confirmed it Bouncer was on the wrong coach he was off to Varna hundreds of miles away . I couldn''t wait for the coach to get going i was willing it to start up . Instead it was Ruth who started up "Bouncer is on the wrong bus" "really" i said "don''t you think we should say something" "NO i mean no no better not interfere" "besides the young ladys English is not very good " " you could talk to her in Bulgarian" "maybe but the people on this bus won''t thank you ,we have got a plane to catch you know" "well i am going to say something " as she started to rise the bus started and Ruth flopped back in her seat ,thankfully .As i sat on the plane i was chuckling to myself hoping Bouncer was at least half way to Varna before he realised his mistake so he could spend the rest of the journey in abject misery . Cruel ? I don''t know if you can be cruel to a xxxxxxx supporter anyhow thats a little back for the sand pails incident . Just before dropping off to sleep on the plane i thought life turns out alright some times don''t you know.[:)] arrdee[/quote] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted July 24, 2016 What a wonderful story Nigel! Oh what I''d have given to see the Binners face when he realised! 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammond1612 95 Posted July 24, 2016 £10 already paid and looking forward to my first go at the picks, looks like I''ve been put in for the derby weekend, wonder if anybody will be brave enough and pick Norwich that weekend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted July 24, 2016 Sent you some money Eddie, best of luck[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 24, 2016 Received it thanks Morty. And thanks to everyone who has sent money so far. This community is Simply The Best... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 24, 2016 Oh, and on my OP I meant "Bouncer" not "Buster". One of my favourite stories [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted July 24, 2016 Will give you £10 when I see you soon Eddie, looking forward to Rays Funds and still miss Ray and his tasty sausages lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks, I miss him too Diane. There are some great memories of him here : -http://services.pinkun.com/forums/pinkun-forums/cs/forums/1946/ShowForum.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted July 24, 2016 http://services.pinkun.com/forums/pinkun-forums/cs/forums/1946/ShowForum.aspx[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted July 25, 2016 This is a very good thread with a great community feel to it. All for a very worthy cause too. Hopefully I''ll remember to regularly contribute this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,462 Posted July 25, 2016 Saluti dall''Italia Nutella...🍝🍝🇮🇹😻🦀🐳🐠🏊🏊🏊Uno di miei ti mandaranno dei soldini fra poco.....👌👌🏆🏆💴💴💰💰💵💵Ti ringrazio ancora tanto per I sforzi che fai....👏💁🍝🇮🇹🇮🇹Parma ☀️☀️🍝😻🎼🎼🎼🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🏆🏆🏆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 108 Posted July 25, 2016 Well done Eddie, on keeping this great work going, I have just sent mine, and a little message!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 457 Posted July 25, 2016 just in case you are unaware payment from Martin James is from SwindonCanary ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 25, 2016 Grazi Parma[ip]Buona fortuna mio amico[Y]Thanks Lessingham and good luck buddy[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 25, 2016 I worked it out Swindon. Thanks buddy[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,424 Posted July 26, 2016 A lovely one of Ray''s Tales. Possibly my favourite Norwich fan. He was like an extension of the family and always but always had plenty to laugh about. A really top man that always had a wonderfully lovely way about him. Never one to complain he could always point out where his beloved Norwich had been - not necessarily worse - but in what seemed a far bleaker place with his beautiful stories. Let''s keep this a''going. I''m often missing on the picks but my tenner is with the old man and I can''t wait for the usual "don''t lay Tilly win" methodology. Football is unrecognisable to most of us now but in this little but appreciated way we retain the intimacy and relationship with our club that hooked us all in the first place.Good Luck Dad and God Bless Ray!!!X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,407 Posted July 26, 2016 Hi Nutty, you should have my tenner from the Euro Funds. All the best to the PUPs for the forthcoming season!(ps...when will the league table be up?)Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 26, 2016 Thanks Duncan and Mr Apples :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted July 26, 2016 Hey NN it''s been a while! Hope you''re doing well. I will be back for this season, and will send you a tenner on Friday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 26, 2016 [quote user="Gingerpele"]Hey NN it''s been a while! Hope you''re doing well. I will be back for this season, and will send you a tenner on Friday[/quote]Now there''s some great news! Good to have you back buddy[:)] [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooster 134 Posted July 26, 2016 Nutty,Funds on their way - thank you for providing this opportunity.Also very happy to do the Norwich match bet on August 27th, an away game at Birmingham City and one I hope to attend. Last time was a dull 0-0 draw when they set up for a point and little else. Hope it''s a better game and a better result for us this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 27, 2016 Thanks Wooster. You''re a star[*] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 27, 2016 Just a week to go before the week one thread is posted.Final Six Selections : -Aug 6th - NorfolkbroadslimAug 13th - VanWinkAug 20th – Hammond1612 - ConfirmedAug 27th – Molly Windley Norwich match bet : -Aug 6th – 93VintageAug 13th - PlatonicAug 20th - LappinitupAug 27th - Woostercanary - Confirmed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted July 27, 2016 I''m fine for the 13th👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 27, 2016 Thank you Winky Ali K [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted July 27, 2016 I received a very generous donation with one of the tenners which went straight into the Presentation Pot. You PUPs are amazing[Y]The end of Ray''s signature now reads : -And with £1434for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges, Euro 16 and donations we now have a totalof £5614 since we began of which £626 isalready banked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 1,014 Posted July 28, 2016 Have sent you a tenner, which in some small way will help keep this wonderful thing going. Ray was such a lovely guy, you don''t get to meet too many of his kind in your lifetime. It was inspirational on his part to get this all going, and in the process bring together some lovely like minded people. Eddie the job you do in keeping this going is nothing short of fantastic, keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Platonic 1 Posted July 28, 2016 Nutty, I''m keen to be involved and will send you my dosh through the post as I did with the euros.However, I''m going to be in the middle of nowhere on August 13th so may not be able to get on the internet reliably, could I be subbed for a different date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,830 Posted July 28, 2016 Tenner on its way from me from oop north in Grant Holt country....Keep up the good work, Eddie.[:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites