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Buriram Province - General Category => COMMUNITY BLOGS => Topic started by: urleft on September 23, 2013, 05:18:43 PM
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I'm posting this because I would help the guy if I could do so anonymously. Unfortunately if I helped him and he found out, he would be at my door every day. It is sad that I just can't go to the local Wat, give them the money and say get it fixed. But Thai's don't think like that.
I wanted to help this guy before. I once physically did as he fell out of his Wheelchair and I picked him up, putting him back.
Look at the front wheels, they are broke and they guy is moving at about 1/4 wheel turn a movement.
Any suggestions of how to anonymously fix it?
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1. Send someone else to the Temple to "deposit" the money and issue the repair instructions. Job done.
2. Cough up the 3700 Bht and buy a new one. Have someone else deliver it to his house. Job done.
Agree with you, if you are seen to be involved, you may be looked at as a "soft touch"
Well done for your concern :)
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About a year ago I saw him and the rubber was off the main tires and they were distinctly warped. I asked my TW how to fix, she did not know. I specifically asked her why she just can't money to the local Wat and have them fix it. She told me they don't do that.
Made no sense to me, but I bascially have to work through her to fix the problem.
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OK. Maybe time to get the Village headman involved ?
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There is a Pharmacy shop on Nivas road, Opposite & not far from the train station of Buriram. If not there, take a look at the big pharmacy opposite Kasikorn bank area.
I recall both were selling wheelchairs.
Somnat suggestment to buy and deliver it to him anonymously is the best way IMHO.
I wouldn't send someone, better get the address (full address of his house, name and family name somehow without getting his suspicion. send it registered mail EMS that you can track it to know he actually got it.
Don't put your details as the sender of course.... ::)
sawadi
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Keith,I'm not surprised by your genuine concern ,,,,,,,,,however why not get the police involved & pay twice!
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Keith,buying a new chair is a great idea.How about asking members to chip in to help.Find out the price and maybe members could meet at the shop.If you have the guys name and address,maybe the shop could deliver and tell him it's from the BE members.Solves the soft touch problem.I will start the ball rolling with 500 baht towards a new chair.Cheers,Eric
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bike038
I'm in for bt500
Just inbox me your address Keith and will get the inlaws to pop it over
moneysmile
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Keith,buying a new chair is a great idea.How about asking members to chip in to help.Find out the price and maybe members could meet at the shop.If you have the guys name and address,maybe the shop could deliver and tell him it's from the BE members.Solves the soft touch problem.I will start the ball rolling with 500 baht towards a new chair.Cheers,Eric
bike038
I'm in for bt500
Just inbox me your address Keith and will get the inlaws to pop it over
moneysmile
Wow, I am overwhelmed, it did not occur to me to ask for financial assistance, but I will take it. Mom and wife are discussing it right now, I will update you on the progress.
Thanks guys.
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I'm good for 500 pm me your address and I'll pop over
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OK, I have a plan.
I will go to town and buy a chair. There is a local guy I can get to deliver it. Once it's delivered I will get a picture of the guy in the new chair and post it here. I will then PM any that offered to contribute. However, no one gets any credit as if I said BE or something like that, he might figure out the local Farang was involved.
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Put me down for 500 Keith, I get them to nookie or we might meet there in the near future.
Way to go man ... the second decent initiative I've heard about in my 10 years here in Isaan.
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Put me down for 500 Keith, I get them to nookie or we might meet there in the near future.
Way to go man ... the second decent initiative I've heard about in my 10 years here in Isaan.
Likewise Keith,put me down for 500baht.........Maybe knock up enough to get one for yourself too
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party11 could be the start of something here?
Maybe finding genuine unexpecting needy causes and helping out a little now and again
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Was going to propose a collection myself, but as am in the UK till early Nov thought it was a bit a cheek to leave it to you guys.
Now the ball seems to be well and truly rolling and i would like to chip in 500 myself.
I have a mate in a village near us who i'm sure would front up the money for me till i get there.
Any suggestions as to where he can take it to be collected please.
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I will post my address and map to my place (just outside Buriram city). You can stop by anytime, I have an internet shop and the money can be left with any of my employees. Or we can arrange to meet. And I am in no hurry to be paid as wasn't expecting any money.
Anyway, the chair is bought, and we are arranging to get it delivered. As I said, I will get a picture of him using the new chair before I post where I live.
But here's the reciept:
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OH,
I am not soliciting, but the next guy to pledge is the last I will accept, that will be 3000 baht.
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Have the new wheelchair, should be delivered tomorrow.
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Maybe get in touch with RICD Wheelchair project http://www.wheelchairproject.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wp2Hi5x3D0
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OH,
I am not soliciting, but the next guy to pledge is the last I will accept, that will be 3000 baht.
Oops, counted wrong:
Eric2012 pledges 500 Baht
F1ART pledges 500 Baht
dimple joe pledges 500 Baht
dundeemk6 pledges 500 Baht
nookiebear pledges 500 Baht
mahdam pledges 500 Baht
Total 3000 Baht
No more pledges accepted as the Wheel chair only cost 3400 baht.
BTW, kudos to Eric2012
Without his initiative, idea, and initial pledge I would still be doing mental gymnastics instead of getting it done. party6
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Yes well done Eric for getting the ball rolling, and a big thank you to Urleft for getting the job done so dam quick.
My money will be on it's way just as soon as i know where you are. bravo1
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Well done folks, had I been in Thailand I would have contributed to the pot!
But I do despair, why should we farang's be the conscience of Thailand. This poor bugger has not arrived in this position overnight, there are many wealthy Thai's around even in the villages why do they treat their fellow countrymen with such contempt.
A repair to his wheelchair would have cost the equivalent of a couple of bottles of beer, yet nobody could be bothered.
Rather than give that 100 baht to the temple next time perhaps they should look even closer to home.
I just hope they all feel ashamed when they see what BE has done.
Right got that off my chest, think I'll have a nap now!
TBWG buriram_united sawadi
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Well said tbwg.
preference; the poor or the rich the poor takes precedence; your poor [i.e. your relatives] and the [general] poor of your town, your poor come first; the poor of your city and the poor of another town the poor of your own town have prior rights.
Sawadi
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In concept about the wealthy Thais sounds fine, but who are we to decide how someone should spend their money? I am very happy to spend my money how and when I decide (like in this case) and don't need anyone's approval to do so. It is my money, and I will decide when to give a helping hand.
For example, I am working on a plan to start up a business here. It is going to take a healthy capital investment, so I am trying not to be frivolous with my funds. However, the funds are basically disposable, I can lose them and not affect my lifestyle at all. In America there are all these bleeding hearts that want to redistribute my money (because I don't "need" it) to those "less fortunate" as they and the GVT see as needy, while I see a good portion of these needy as parasites (Oh, and don't forget about the pass through charges when the money is redistributed). But I want to invest in a dream, will employ people, and give me a challenge, the parasites can do without my support.
So my view is people can spend their money however they want, they don't need my approval to do so. How they spend is basically between them and their God.
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In concept about the wealthy Thais sounds fine, but who are we to decide how someone should spend their money? I am very happy to spend my money how and when I decide (like in this case) and don't need anyone's approval to do so. It is my money, and I will decide when to give a helping hand.
For example, I am working on a plan to start up a business here. It is going to take a healthy capital investment, so I am trying not to be frivolous with my funds. However, the funds are basically disposable, I can lose them and not affect my lifestyle at all. In America there are all these bleeding hearts that want to redistribute my money (because I don't "need" it) to those "less fortunate" as they and the GVT see as needy, while I see a good portion of these needy as parasites (Oh, and don't forget about the pass through charges when the money is redistributed). But I want to invest in a dream, will employ people, and give me a challenge, the parasites can do without my support.
So my view is people can spend their money however they want, they don't need my approval to do so. How they spend is basically between them and their God.
I agree with your basic statement BUT Thai Buddhism does not have a god. Who do the locals answer to ?
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How about between them and their Diety?
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BTW, I am curious, what are there so many views (downloads) on the receipt?
wheel chair receipt1.jpg (58.18 kB, 419x572 - viewed 92 times.)
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How about between them and their Diety?
Mr.T in Dubai ? redman
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BTW, I am curious, what are there so many views (downloads) on the receipt?
wheel chair receipt1.jpg (58.18 kB, 419x572 - viewed 92 times.)
2013 Taxi deduction.... bananadance
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OK, the chair has been delivered. Got a story back that a Farang had bought him the chair he was using. Understand the Thai Guy was working construction, got depressed with his GF, and jumped off the building.
I do not have pictures of him in his new chair, will post when I get them. You can wait for this confirmation if you want, I will not be offended or put out.
I am posting a map to my house and a picture of it. My shop is open 0830 to midnight every day. You can try to call me (Keith #0844721200). You drop the money off with any of the Girls, just tell them for Keith (attach a note with your name). I am really lucky to have honest employees, I have people drop off money like this all the time.
Or you can call me if you are coming to Buriram, we can meet at Mel's or the Irish bar.
My address in Thai is:
156 หมู่ 4 ตำบล บ้านยาง อ.เมือง จ.บุรีรัมย์ 31000
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Mahdam,
Wow, that was quick. Got the 500.
Thanks,
Keith
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Where abouts in the village are you Keith, will get the inlaws to pop over the dosh?
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Where abouts in the village are you Keith, will get the inlaws to pop over the dosh?
I unsure of what you are asking. The map on a previous posting shows not only my shop, but my home, they are one in the same, directions are on the map. I am about in the center of the village 1 street south of the Village main street.
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Keith I'll be dropping off Croc's & Mine on my next trip over,I'll leave it with Mel OR Brian........I'll let you know beforehand
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Keith I'll be dropping off Croc's & Mine on my next trip over,I'll leave it with Mel OR Brian........I'll let you know beforehand
Thanks Paul, I will try to meet you if I can.
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I unsure of what you are asking. The map on a previous posting shows not only my shop, but my home, they are one in the same, directions are on the map. I am about in the center of the village 1 street south of the Village main street.
Ok didn't see your map on previous page, your just within shooting distance from me! will get it dropped off at the shop.
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Eric,
Great to meet you, thanks again for the nudge, and the 500 Baht.
Keith
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Dimple Joe,
I appreciate you braving the elements and the night to come see me. It was good to meet you again.
Keith
Have to tell this story, as DJ said he remembered meeting at a BE get together. I only made 1 and that was in 2009 (maybe 2010) at the coffee connection. Said he remembered me because of my screen name and what it means. Now some might think the screen name came from my political leanings, but in reality is had nothing to do with it, and any resemblance is pure accident (even though it probably fits).
The name came from marching in the Army. Its fullname (and my email address) is urleft234, as in Your Left two, Three, Four.
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I just got 500 baht from some Thai girls that could not tell me who it was from.
F1ART, did I hear you?
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I just got 500 baht from some Thai girls that could not tell me who it was from.
F1ART, did I hear you?
Yes
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Thanks Bud. And the rest, You guys are super.
bravo1 bravo1 bravo1 bravo1 bravo1 bravo1
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In concept about the wealthy Thais sounds fine, but who are we to decide how someone should spend their money? I am very happy to spend my money how and when I decide (like in this case) and don't need anyone's approval to do so. It is my money, and I will decide when to give a helping hand.
For example, I am working on a plan to start up a business here. It is going to take a healthy capital investment, so I am trying not to be frivolous with my funds. However, the funds are basically disposable, I can lose them and not affect my lifestyle at all. In America there are all these bleeding hearts that want to redistribute my money (because I don't "need" it) to those "less fortunate" as they and the GVT see as needy, while I see a good portion of these needy as parasites (Oh, and don't forget about the pass through charges when the money is redistributed). But I want to invest in a dream, will employ people, and give me a challenge, the parasites can do without my support.
So my view is people can spend their money however they want, they don't need my approval to do so. How they spend is basically between them and their God.
Well said Urleft..
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In concept about the wealthy Thais sounds fine, but who are we to decide how someone should spend their money? I am very happy to spend my money how and when I decide (like in this case) and don't need anyone's approval to do so. It is my money, and I will decide when to give a helping hand.
For example, I am working on a plan to start up a business here. It is going to take a healthy capital investment, so I am trying not to be frivolous with my funds. However, the funds are basically disposable, I can lose them and not affect my lifestyle at all. In America there are all these bleeding hearts that want to redistribute my money (because I don't "need" it) to those "less fortunate" as they and the GVT see as needy, while I see a good portion of these needy as parasites (Oh, and don't forget about the pass through charges when the money is redistributed). But I want to invest in a dream, will employ people, and give me a challenge, the parasites can do without my support.
So my view is people can spend their money however they want, they don't need my approval to do so. How they spend is basically between them and their God.
I agree with your basic statement BUT Thai Buddhism does not have a god. Who do the locals answer to ?
I respectfully, disagree.. I don't know where you got that from but that is not the case.. After 40 years with my wife I can guarantee you that there are many Thais out there who firmly believe...
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In concept about the wealthy Thais sounds fine, but who are we to decide how someone should spend their money? I am very happy to spend my money how and when I decide (like in this case) and don't need anyone's approval to do so. It is my money, and I will decide when to give a helping hand.
For example, I am working on a plan to start up a business here. It is going to take a healthy capital investment, so I am trying not to be frivolous with my funds. However, the funds are basically disposable, I can lose them and not affect my lifestyle at all. In America there are all these bleeding hearts that want to redistribute my money (because I don't "need" it) to those "less fortunate" as they and the GVT see as needy, while I see a good portion of these needy as parasites (Oh, and don't forget about the pass through charges when the money is redistributed). But I want to invest in a dream, will employ people, and give me a challenge, the parasites can do without my support.
So my view is people can spend their money however they want, they don't need my approval to do so. How they spend is basically between them and their God.
I agree with your basic statement BUT Thai Buddhism does not have a god. Who do the locals answer to ?
I respectfully, disagree.. I don't know where you got that from but that is not the case.. After 40 years with my wife I can guarantee you that there are many Thais out there who firmly believe...
Thai Buddhism does not recognize a sole supreme being as does Christianity, Jewdeism or Islam .
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BTW, I am curious, what are there so many views (downloads) on the receipt?
wheel chair receipt1.jpg (58.18 kB, 419x572 - viewed 92 times.)
2013 Taxi deduction.... bananadance
I am still amazed at the downloads from the receipt: wheel chair receipt1.jpg (58.18 kB, 419x572 - viewed 167 times.)
Plus why does eveyone like my home? Think Internet.JPG (124.53 kB, 518x389 - viewed 76 times.)
But if you go to the reason for this thread: wheelchair 1.JPG (182.33 kB, 648x486 - viewed 2 times.)
Two whole downloads. Just seems curious
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You may want to hire some armed guards. knuppel2
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Keith it would appear toooooooooooo many members don't trust a Tommy Tank
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Keith it would appear toooooooooooo many members don't trust a Tommy Tank
I really have no idea what you are talking about. What's a Tommy Tank?
The urban dictionary says is a wank. But I fail to understand your context.
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Guys you are super. Usually when you get pledges, people are really slow at paying up, but not y'all. Thank you all for your support. I am very impressed.
I wish I could post a picture of the guy in the new chair, but I have not been able to find him. I told Nookie I hope the guy didn't pawn the new wheel chair.
Another incident that happened was a few days ago a Thai Lady posted on facebook that Ban Yang needed to get the guy a new wheel chair and asked for pledges. My sister-in-law told her the farangs already got him one.
So I will keep trying to see the guy, and post a pic if and when I find him.
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I wish I could post a picture of the guy in the new chair, but I have not been able to find him
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Is that the preferred euthanasia method in Oz?
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Someone started a thread on" Everything wrong with Urleft " , just goes to prove that he has a heart and is concerned about his fellow man to buy him a wheelchair, nice to see a good post and many members donating , well done , congratulations . :)
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I got a report from my crazy Brit Buddy that saw the guy in a chair with new front wheels.
Now that the guy is mobile again he is really elusive as I still haven't seen him around. Hopefully I will get a picture someday.
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Now that the guy is mobile again he is really elusive as I still haven't seen him around. Hopefully I will get a picture someday.
I think I spotted him in this you tube biglaugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhRt3idg1_g
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Success at last, wheelchair spotting: cheergirl cheergirl cheergirl cheergirl
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BTW, here are pictures of the chair just before it was delivered. Looks like the same chair to me:
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Well Done Keith
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party4 Well done indeed.
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Thought I busted my knee last month as it gave out and I took a spill. Felt like it was going to give out with every step after that. I didn't have time to go to the Doc, so I bought a cane. But I also wrapped the knee which seems to have fixed it. And I was left with a cane. An old lady walked by using a literal stick to help her walk. She now has a brand new cane.
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BTW, on the wheel chair event. Yesterday someone asked my TW about the other Farang from Ban Yang (my village) that gave 500 baht, named Eddie.
I responded I didn't know of another BE member from Ban Yang that put in for the chair, or one named Eddie. Am I remembering wrong?
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Thought I busted my knee last month as it gave out and I took a spill. Felt like it was going to give out with every step after that. I didn't have time to go to the Doc, so I bought a cane. But I also wrapped the knee which seems to have fixed it. And I was left with a cane. An old lady walked by using a literal stick to help her walk. She now has a brand new cane.
Keith make sure you lose some of those excess kilo's you are carrying..........so it doesn't happen again!
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BTW, on the wheel chair event. Yesterday someone asked my TW about the other Farang from Ban Yang (my village) that gave 500 baht, named Eddie.
I responded I didn't know of another BE member from Ban Yang that put in for the chair, or one named Eddie. Am I remembering wrong?
Keith you know what some people are like.........Toooooooo tight to give anything & then try to kid people on!!
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Thought I busted my knee last month as it gave out and I took a spill. Felt like it was going to give out with every step after that. I didn't have time to go to the Doc, so I bought a cane. But I also wrapped the knee which seems to have fixed it. And I was left with a cane. An old lady walked by using a literal stick to help her walk. She now has a brand new cane.
Keith make sure you lose some of those excess kilo's you are carrying..........so it doesn't happen again!
Paul, I have lost several excess kilos, looks like you found them.
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You haven't seen the new 'super slim' Nookie!
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You haven't seen the new 'super slim' Nookie!
:D :D :D :D :D :D
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Got a new bike as well.
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BTW, on the wheel chair event. Yesterday someone asked my TW about the other Farang from Ban Yang (my village) that gave 500 baht, named Eddie.
I responded I didn't know of another BE member from Ban Yang that put in for the chair, or one named Eddie. Am I remembering wrong?
Keith you know what some people are like.........Toooooooo tight to give anything & then try to kid people on!!
And some have fast mouths, think they know everything!
Kid you not!
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My memory gets really faulty, I recall a BE Member asking how to find the guy, and I gave directions. The BE said he was wheelchair bound and wanted to help.
Well the guy can use a new set of front wheels, they are gone and he moves by balancing the wheelchair. Otherwise the wheelchair looked per my quick view as functional.
If that BE will go assist, then I will back off. Otherwise I will probably just get him a new wheelchair.
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Put me down for the usual 500 if you need it
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I saw the guy a few days again and the wheels on the 1st chair we bought are completely gone. Was out today and say a very nice looking wheelchair and since it is Christmas I bought it.
I am not advocating as I have already paid, but if some members want to contribute I will take up to 13 at 500 baht each.
Hopefully when they deliver the chair they will get pictures showing how his old chair has deteriorated. If you go to the 1st page you can see what we replaced before.
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Delivered.