TIL 1010 4,656 Posted April 30, 2020 What a day for this remarkable man. A hand written letter from her Majesty, promotion to the rank of Colonel, a fly past over his house and he has now this morning passed £30 million raised for the NHS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted April 30, 2020 Thoroughly Seconded. Its pretty much the equivalent of ten bob from every man woman and child in the UK. Outstanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted April 30, 2020 👍 A lovely old boy, well deserved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted April 30, 2020 Blimey the dear old boy has raised nearly £31 million now ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,290 Posted April 30, 2020 It's a wonderful story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 997 Posted April 30, 2020 Happy Birthday Captain (Colonel) Tom, what a wonderful human being, I hope he is knighted as he really deserves it........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted April 30, 2020 Absolutely brilliant story can't wait for the film of his life culminating in the hero of a crisis. Over 30m unbelievable especially when I saw a Headline from the Sun "PL players raise £4m" peanuts really must do better. Agree re knighthood asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted April 30, 2020 Colonel Tom's Just Giving page closes tonight and now stands at a staggering £31,189,000 ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted April 30, 2020 That's truly awesome👏👏👏👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted April 30, 2020 Well done Colonel Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted April 30, 2020 Now he can manage Elvis Presley as well. Well done Tom. Nice to see that the elderly are still very useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted April 30, 2020 NHS to Captain Tom You walked the walk While others talked Can you hear us, Captain Tom? Can you hear us, Captain Tom? Can you hear us, Captain Tom? Can you count all that new wealth? You raised for the Nations health And we're all thanking you. Ooooh Do-doo Do-doo-doo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, lappinitup said: NHS to Captain Tom You walked the walk While others talked Can you hear us, Captain Tom? Can you hear us, Captain Tom? Can you hear us, Captain Tom? Can you count all that new wealth? You raised for the Nations health And we're all thanking you. Ooooh Do-doo Do-doo-doo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,092 Posted April 30, 2020 I salute you Colonel Tom. Well done to Britain for getting behind it. Whatever will they do with all those birthday cards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,311 Posted April 30, 2020 He’s a nice old boy and you can see why everyone has taken him to their hearts. Happy 100th birthday and I hope he gets to meet some of the people who’ve been supporting him through the last few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted April 30, 2020 Here's a bit Moore of him https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08bw9lr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted May 6, 2020 Tom has now been awarded a Gold Blue Peter Badge. He will soon need a bigger trophy cabinet. Congratulations Tom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted May 6, 2020 Blimey they will have him on Bargain Hunt next Share this post Link to post Share on other sites