sheepy
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Nov 16, 2011 14:24
We have just sent Garper a card, gift and printout of the well wishes in this thread.
We have used some of the money that we have in the forum coffers to cover this, I hope this is ok with our members as the funds we have, are all donations or revenue generated from badge sales to primarily to cover the running costs of the forum.
Given the circumstances, we thought it was the right thing to do and something that we hope helps speed the recovery of a valued member of our community.
I hope this is ok with everyone.
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NottinghamWhite
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Nov 16, 2011 14:31
sheepy
I hope this is ok with everyone.
As well as been a Mod on here I am a contributor and believe that this is a fantastic gesture. It also goes to show as this thread does we aren't the biggest forum on the net but we look after our own.
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Morphoolu
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Nov 16, 2011 14:42
Terrible news about Garper and his family - I hope the animals responsible get what they deserve.
Totally support the use of funds to support him.
Get well soon mate and hope it all works out for you and the family.
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Lee
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Nov 16, 2011 14:43
I'm more than happy that my contributions may have gone a little way to help with Garpers speedy recovery. I'm sure he will be over the moon to hear so many care from so far away.
Good stuff from the admin and mods team with their prompt action and of course well done to our members. 
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PockWhite
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Nov 16, 2011 15:35
I'm so sorry to hear news of this terrible event! My thoughts and best wishes to Garper & his family!
As others have said these animals need burching, locking up and the key throwing away!
As for the LUFCTALK gesture, absolutely fantastic and well done to the Admin/Mod teams!
MOT to garper66
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18longleeds
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Nov 16, 2011 15:40
terrible news that. i join you all in wishing this hero a speedy recovery. hope these guys get a lesson in prison as well. MOT Garper
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Dronfield White
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Nov 16, 2011 15:47
sheepy
I hope this is ok with everyone.
Very thoughtful Sheepy well done mate MOT
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sheepy
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Nov 16, 2011 17:23
No worries, but to be fair it was a collective decision and ultimately, the gift is from everyone because every member on here has contributed in some way or another. And I don't just mean those who have financially contributed, I mean each and every one of us who logs on, reads and posts because LUFCTALK is only as good as its members.
And at times like these it just shows how good the members are
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cadillacjukebox
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Nov 16, 2011 17:33
Dronfield White
sheepy
I hope this is ok with everyone.
Very thoughtful Sheepy well done mate MOT
I agree - lovely sentiment. Get well soon Garper, and let us know where / when we need to send the boys round, to make amends 
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RamseyWhite
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Nov 16, 2011 18:03
When something like this happens to one of our own, we all feel the pain & any token of support which may help Garper & his family over this terrible time will no doubt be much appreciated.
Whilst it is fitting that we use the resources from previous ventures, I have not the slightest doubt that we would have been more than willing to make personal contributions to such a worthy cause.
Unlike other Forums we do all care about our members on here & whilst we may have many disputes on issues, when something like this happens it is fantastic to witness such a bond of support to a fellow member even though the majority on here have never met the guy.
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Jeje-58
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Nov 16, 2011 21:20
That's a very good initiative you took Sheepy
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Banshee265
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Nov 16, 2011 21:35
Absolutely disgusting! 
I hope those that committed this vile and cowardly act are strung up!
Garper I wish you a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with you and your family. MOT
Geeman
P.S. Very thoughtful Sheepy and I fully support it!
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Mr Russell
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Nov 16, 2011 23:09
Hi All
This is a fantastic gesture by all involved and hopefully soon Garper will thank you all himself, its great to see such support and togetherness from people far and wide and everybody on this forum deserves a big thank you! (probably much more). Your all a credit to the human race. When i take the gifts to him i'll will let you know how it goes.
Thanks to all
In today's edition of the Newcastle Herald
Maryland vigilantes vow to fight back
BY DAN PROUDMAN CHIEF POLICE REPORTER
17 Nov, 2011 04:00 AM
VIGILANTES have vowed to ‘‘fight fire with fire’’ after the unprovoked bashing and subsequent death threats levelled at a Maryland family became the final straw for fed-up residents.
With Gary Perkins still recuperating in John Hunter Hospital and the rest of his family afraid to return home, other husbands and fathers have pledged to take back the streets from gangs of violent young people.
Mr Perkins, 45, was repeatedly struck with fence palings, wooden stakes and a metal pole as he tried to protect his family from a group of more than 15 drunken youths on Saturday night.
The incident happened about the same time as another man was bashed in an unrelated and unprovoked attack in another Maryland street.
‘‘There is talk of people getting together, we would be happy to give up our weekends and stick together, find where these grubs are and give them a lesson,’’ one resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told the Newcastle Herald yesterday.
‘‘This has been talked about for more than 12 months and then to see that family in the paper, that is it now.
‘‘We can have 200 blokes on the streets if they want us to. Everyone has had enough and are ready to fight fire with fire.’’
Mr Perkins, a support worker for special needs students, had tried to calm the gang, which had targeted his family home for no apparent reason.
Instead, he was attacked so badly he feared for the lives of his family.
Newcastle City local area command police did not respond to questions about their concerns over the possible formation of vigilante groups.
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ruelfox
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Nov 16, 2011 23:57
I just want to add my best wishes to Garper. Hope You have a full and speedy recovery.
and i hope the scum that did this, suffer and get the maximum punishment.
Best wishes to him and his family
P.S Great call sheepy and the gang,very nice gesture.
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Deebo
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Nov 17, 2011 06:59
Shocking. I am stunned, knowing Garper personally, I can't believe what is the world is coming to with these packs of feral youths who show no signs of fear or respect for authority, property, or human life.
On a lighter note, I am surprised it took only 15 of them to get Garper down. You can't keep him down for long, and I am backing him to make a full and fast recovery!
Get well soon Gary mate, our thoughts are with you and your family!!!
And cheers to Sheepy for being so quick in getting a card organised, I am sure it will be a very touching gesture to Gary and his family....
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Mr Russell
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Nov 17, 2011 10:50
Visited Garper today in hospital (his family were there when i turned up), although visiting was over i cheated by flashing my health service badge so they let me stay with him for an extra hour, he seemed quiet well and his long term memory is fine its just anything after saturday night (he can quote in detail all events of sat night) is a blur and sadly some simple things we take for granted are just not working but in time they should return. I gave him some of the comments from this forum and he said he would read them in a quiet time at the hospital, but did thank everybody for their kindness and will when he is back to himself write something on the forum for all.
Just thought i'd give you all a short update
MOT!
ps sadly my reasoning for been at his hospital was personal as my father had a seizure earlier in the day but thankfully it was caused by his medication and is now home, just knew it was going to be one of those weeks 
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onenorthernsoul
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Nov 17, 2011 11:21
Mr Russell
Visited Garper today in hospital (his family were there when i turned up), although visiting was over i cheated by flashing my health service badge so they let me stay with him for an extra hour, he seemed quiet well and his long term memory is fine its just anything after saturday night (he can quote in detail all events of sat night) is a blur and sadly some simple things we take for granted are just not working but in time they should return. I gave him some of the comments from this forum and he said he would read them in a quiet time at the hospital, but did thank everybody for their kindness and will when he is back to himself write something on the forum for all.
Just thought i'd give you all a short update
MOT!
ps sadly my reasoning for been at his hospital was personal as my father had a seizure earlier in the day but thankfully it was caused by his medication and is now home, just knew it was going to be one of those weeks
thanks for the update Mr R, and sorry for your own troubles mate, sounds quite similar to what I go through with my own Dad.
I am a regular on another forum - LU and a lot of other stuff is blathered on about on there  - and we've had a shock there recently too, but even worse. A poster died two weeks ago. I think life got too much for him. I never met him but knew him on the forum, he was a good lad.
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NottinghamWhite
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Nov 17, 2011 12:07
As Rob says thanks for the update Mate.
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sheepy
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Nov 17, 2011 12:20
yeah thanks for the update, hope your dad is feeling better too
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birkybullufc
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Nov 17, 2011 15:53
Truly shocking ordeal. Wish Garper and his family all the best and hope he has a speedy recovery.
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