General Chat

Nudging before I go to bed. Jenny.

Hi Mommy, Would def' want to be there but cannot say until i know date , I'm in agreement with most as to what to do with the bears. A CD or storybook or both would be a great idea i know my grandchildren would love it as a bedtime story..and all proceeds to go to the fund I'm sure with the help of Gaynors family and friends of the relay it can come to frutitian(spelling)... Take care and look after yourself , will keep an eye open for threads . Regards Marion.x.

Hi Jenny Well done for keeping this going and a great final total. Would be interested in a Midlands 'do' and will try to fit in with whatever you decide. Regarding the Harry Potter book in particular, I would like it to go to Gaynor's family please as that is what I had in mind when I queued up for it. Hope that's ok? Daisy

How is it going with ideas and possible dates / places? Jacky :-)

Is there any possibility that Gaynor Bear will make an overseas trip, to visit other GR members? I can show her around the Vancouver area, and I'm sure that there are more Canadian members than just me who will show her the sights. There are our friends 'down under' to consider too. Just athought. Debx

Hi Jenny, Would the family like to have the bears?or have any ideas?

Hi Jenny, I would love to go to the meet, but June would be awkward. Also think it a brilliant idea to do a book about her travels, but not sure how easy it would be to get in contact with all those that were involved. Well done for achieving this, it was great fun and a lovely tribute to Gaynor. Jill xx

I too would love to attend early June suits me too! (can't make June 16th-23rd) It will be great to meet up with all the other rally participants. I think the hospice and raffle ideas are good and will generate more funds too. Jenny make the day and date to suit yourself you deserve to. Love Linda x

Many thanks for all you replies and pm's with ideas etc. Sorry I have not been around much since posting this thread. After gutting 17year olds bedroom and redecorating, I damaged my knee, finally went to the Dr's after 12 days and he has diagnosed Bursitis. It is still quite painful and on top of that I now have full blown head cold and cough that has knocked me for six. Plus Hubby has been home all week. I am all for, letting GB and all her belongings going to a Hospice in Buckinghamshire. I am in touch with a longstanding member who is going to write a book all about GB's travels. She is very experienced in this field. All proceeds of course going to Cancer Research UK. I still intend to have a Calender for 2008 featuring all the best photographs. Some of you have mentioned GB going further afield to visit members living abroad. I have no problem with this, but would prefer to get my 'meet up' in this country over first. Then we can start the ball rolling. I would need a lot of support from members going to Australia, etc. Re a 'meet up' in the Midlands. A member has been in touch mentioning a Cricket Club in Solihull. It has a private room, bar and kitchen that I could use to provide a buffet for you all. Dont think I can afford a disco though. Lol. Children are welcome. It is 15 minutes away from the main railway station. I am not sure if this is from Birmingham New Street or Solihull. I do need further details and will get onto it over the next few days. Re a Tynemouth 'meet up' there are now a lot more members living in the North East. So I am going to organise a get together in the very near future. I have somewhere in mind, right on the sea front. It will be a lovely day out at the seaside for children, (weather permitting) We have a wonderful beach but I must add Tynemouth is not a commercialised place. You would have to bring your own buckets and spades lol. Will get back to you all asap. Jenny. x

Any progress on this? Linda x

just a thought Jenny..... is there a breast cancer care or cancer research in your area or in Gaynor's home area.....maybe GB could be donated to Cancer Research itself, so that they could possibly even continue to use her for relays around the country with other people either with cancer or fundraising for cancer research....they may be able to think of other ideas for her too...and not only would it continue raising money for Cancer research but would also keep Gaynor's memory alive as the original story would go along with GB Jill xx