A meal out for Mr and Mrs Dave Jones - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rolandpenplotter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 10:18:11 pm
content: I had a simple idea for Dave, for Mrs Jones (sorry Dave; I don't know her name) and for little Sagan:I wonder if we could have a whip round to pay for Dave & family to have a meal out away from work. I truly and sincerely appreciate the endless education and entertainment you provide to us all on a weekly basis - I know its your job, but regardless of whether or not you get paid for it, I think we (I'm speaking for myself for now) could all throw some money in a pot to let you and your dear family know how much we appreciate you as a person, as a gifted engineer, and as someone I feel is like one of my mates, (even if I've not met you mate).I've very little to donate right now - but I can't think of someone who's more deserving of a meal out, totally disconnected from any aspect of work related things. Mate - if I had £100 spare I'd front the whole wedge myself, and would not be asking this communally... but right now I dont.I believe that when you give what you can, God blesses you tenfold. That's not my motivation, but I DO want to bless you with the little I have, and of others want to follow, they can do, or not - its not about who gave what, I just had this idea in my head for Dave for ages, and wanted to put it into actionI know you can afford a night out... probably even a few, but I want to try to have a collection - voluntary and preferably anonmously - just because I love you mate, and appreciate everything SO MUCH.Noone need reply - just do whatever you feel peace about in your heart - if Dave can give us his PayPal address, whoever feels the same as me and would like to, can send him a bit - marked with the text "meal out" or similar.I hope this doesn't make anyone feel under pressure or awkward - believe me - my contribution is almost insignificant, but Dave - its a gift mate - just want you to know HOW many times your voice is heard on my pc... how much you're appreciatedRight: what's your PayPal Mr Jones? No argumentsCheers.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 10:22:51 pm
content: You do know Aussies (and Kiwis for that matter) use their BBQs for their Christmas family dinners?

author: rolandpenplotter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 10:23:59 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on January 12, 2014, 10:22:51 pmIt's not Christmas.I'm pretty sure Australia has restaraunts... anyway.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 10:32:14 pm
content: Thanks for the generous thought and offer, but I already get many regular generous Paypal donations that allow me to do just that any time I like, and we do.In fact I just took a 7 day vacation and did nothing but sit on beach and eat outWell, ok, I did some work in the hotel room too, but that's as close as a nerd like me gets to talking time off.

author: rolandpenplotter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 10:37:30 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 12, 2014, 10:32:14 pmWell you're welcome Dave; its an open offer, so feel free to claim it. Please send me your details anyway - I can at least buy you a coffee... or a coke? Please do - I want to do it - I'm not obliged but want to mate; you make me wanna visit Oz if they're all as down go earth as you :-)Cheers

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 10:42:56 pm
content: You can donate to him via PayPalon the main siteand attach a message demanding that he buy a coke with it.

author: rolandpenplotter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 10:45:37 pm
content: Quote from: c4757p on January 12, 2014, 10:42:56 pmLol! Yep. Will DEMAND he buys a coke... heheThank youEdit: USD? $$$Just wanna have his PayPal address without any template - I'm used to £££

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 11:50:52 pm
content: Quote from: rolandpenplotter on January 12, 2014, 10:23:59 pmIt was a little over 2 weeks ago...

author: rolandpenplotter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 12, 2014, 11:59:42 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on January 12, 2014, 11:50:52 pmIt was 1999 last century too, but its not now.

author: nitro2k01
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2014, 01:10:02 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 12, 2014, 10:32:14 pmAnd here's some footage of that. (Dave took a trip in his Delorean and will post this video 4 years ago.)

author: deth502
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2014, 01:22:02 am
content: Quote from: c4757p on January 12, 2014, 10:42:56 pmbut you may want to avoid putting anything about "money for coke" in the payment info.....

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2014, 01:23:37 am
content: Think I'll send him an Arduino and PI so he can do some real electronics.

author: rolandpenplotter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2014, 02:39:39 am
content: Quote from: dr.diesel on January 13, 2014, 01:23:37 am'Ar - du - I - no' that you're not being facetious?I nearly mistook you for a sharp-witted scarecrow, because you're outstanding in your field...

author: peter.mitchell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2014, 03:36:27 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 12, 2014, 10:32:14 pmBut Dave, when you go out to dinner you still do work! -impromptu teardown on twitter, lol.

author: Len
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2014, 04:05:47 am
content: Quote from: peter.mitchell on January 13, 2014, 03:36:27 amHe saw Raspberry Pie on the menu, but it turned out not to be electronics.

author: peter.mitchell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2014, 04:26:22 am
content: Quote from: Len on January 13, 2014, 04:05:47 amNah, it was a "Layered combinationodpeppermint crisp ice cream, meringue..."