Communism takes the States

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:02 am

Hello from my phone in phillie airport! Ta to all.
Gerts all the shops are now empty, monty- didnt go to msg, had dinner at a morocan place in stmarks with my mate and his friends. Bruce, when i can walk ok i'll think about golf!

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:47 pm

bobo the clown wrote:
mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:I can't stand these knobbers who self-righteously go on about what they're doing for good causes when they bungee jump, paraglide, travel the world etc etc.

I'd love to do a bungee jump or something, but I wouldn't dream of asking others to pay for that experience in the name of 'charity'.
I want to rant that too !!

Sick to death of begging letters from kids wanting sponsorship so they can go round the world, parachute drop or bungee someplace.

Go on the game if you need money that badly you idle feckers.

Just received this....

In August and September 2008 I am spending six weeks in Nepal.

You may wonder what the devil I'm doing, but I can explain. I am going to be part of a group of twenty Durham university students raising money for Future for Nepal, climbing to base camp Everest, and working on projects with the Nepalese community - such as working with children in schools.

In order for the trip to happen, I need to raise £2,400, which I know seems a lot. But, half of that is going directly to the charity Future for Nepal. The other money raised will fund me to get to Nepal, to do the charity work; and namely help the local communities that I come into contact with.

I would be really really grateful if you could spread the word regarding my trip to Nepal, and if you feel generous, donate online for Future for Nepal at *website deleted*

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:55 pm

But PB it's a good cause.

Thomas Wells writes...

"My time with Changing Worlds gave me a new outlook on life. Having spent eight months volunteering in Nepal between 2003 and 2004, I found it to be one of the most amazing places I had ever visited. I was moved not only by the desperate poverty that exists there, but also the depth of kindness and generosity of the Nepali people.

On my return home, I set up a charity called Future For Nepal. FFN is an organisation dedicated to giving children a better start in life. The charity's aim is to provide children, not only with a good education, but a safe environment where all the needs of a child are provided for.

It was my stay in Nepal with Changing Worlds that allowed me to realise that anything is possible. One person can make a difference. Changing Worlds is a fantastic company, where each student receives a personalised service. Plus they are on hand to help out with any pre- or post-departure jitters! Once you arrive at your destination, their representatives - in my case, this was Basant - are wonderful. Not only do they ensure that everything is organised with respect to your placement, but they are always there for those times when you need a kind ear. I can not think of a better organisation than Changing Worlds and would recommend them to anyone who is interested in a volunteer placement abroad!"

Changing Worlds' Trek and Teach project in Nepal includes a 10-day Himalayan trek, a 10-day Tibet tour, three days of river rafting and Chitwan safari, as well as four months of teaching.]

Would you deny your mate a trek, a tour and riverrafting for a better world?

blurred · Post by **blurred** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:03 pm

Got given something in work today offering the chance of walking the Great Wall of China. All you need to do is raise £3,000 sponsorship (well, £1,500 as the company puts up the other half). Not sure how all that benefits charity, but it sounds like a nice little holiday. Could do that for a hell of a lot cheaper than £1,500 though.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:40 pm

Ok, I didn't want to mention that this was another Facebook thing... but look at this comment that one of her mates posted:

omg, i went to Nepal this summer just gone.
it's great.
go to Pokhara, in central nepal. it's gorgeous.
make sure you do the giant bungee jump near the tibetan border. it's third highest in the world.
chitwan national park is not worth it in the monsoon season, you'll get attacked repeatedly by leeches there.
nepal is wonderful. most of the travellers I met out there were graduates doing something decent. whereas in india, the travellers i met tended to be hippy stoners trying to escape themselves.
break in your hiking boots, and take lots of thick socks!
any questions, feel free to ask me. i love nepal - have a look at my photos.

I ask you...

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:47 pm

Why do females (particularly) seem to start every conversation with OMG? Another one to blame on "reality" TV.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:49 pm

TANGODANCER wrote:Why do females (particularly) seem to start every conversation with OMG? Another one to blame on "reality" TV.

I'm not sure how that one started, Tango.

But you did guess correctly that the person commenting is female.

CrazyHorse · Post by **CrazyHorse** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:58 pm

Mich Caine started the thread where he announced his lottery win with OMG. I don't know if this is relevant though.

Daxter · Post by **Daxter** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:31 pm

CrazyHorse wrote:Mich Caine started the thread where he announced his lottery win with OMG. I don't know if this is relevant though.

Someone bump that thread.( I can't be arsed.)

It's hilarious.

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:34 pm

Daxter wrote:
CrazyHorse wrote:Mich Caine started the thread where he announced his lottery win with OMG. I don't know if this is relevant though.
Someone bump that thread.( I can't be arsed.)

It's hilarious.

So long ago it has probably been archived or destroyed by the Turkish attack, Daxter (if the turkish attack was on TW - I can't even remember).

Actually, since it's the season, here it is Daxter http://www.the-wanderer.co.uk/boards/vi ... 8632#58632

Zulus Thousand of em · Post by **Zulus Thousand of em** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:24 pm

Still an outstanding thread. TW at its best.

Daxter · Post by **Daxter** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:30 pm

Cheers Monty- top stuff!

blurred · Post by **blurred** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:34 pm

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:Just received this....

In August and September 2008 I am spending six weeks in Nepal.

You may wonder what the devil I'm doing, but I can explain. I am going to be part of a group of twenty Durham university students raising money for Future for Nepal, climbing to base camp Everest, and working on projects with the Nepalese community - such as working with children in schools.

In order for the trip to happen, I need to raise £2,400, which I know seems a lot. But, half of that is going directly to the charity Future for Nepal. The other money raised will fund me to get to Nepal, to do the charity work; and namely help the local communities that I come into contact with.

I would be really really grateful if you could spread the word regarding my trip to Nepal, and if you feel generous, donate online for Future for Nepal at *website deleted*

I wouldn't give Alexandra a penny

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