Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 As some of you know from the 'Help a veteran' thread, I was badly injured in Iraq in 03. Due to those injuries I cannot work and recently the government here stopped my disability benefits (their bright idea for recession fighting tactics I guess). I have been busking (mainly with a beater ukulele) to try to keep food in the cupboards etc I'm appealing and have a lawyer who says I will win. The thing is, I have bills due which I simply cannot pay. One is an internet and phone bill and without the internet, not only am I totally isolated but the skype call I have with my daughter on xmas day wont happen. I have battled with myself on whether to post this or not but I don't see a choice. My plea to anyone who can is for donations, however small. My e-mail linked to paypal is paulmay7777@yahoo.co.uk Anyone who can help in any way would be doing a massive thing for me and I would be eternally grateful. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in...I'm a sucker for vets and would certainly buy you a beer if we were on the same side of the pond... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 From one vet to another, I sent ya a few bucks. Wish I had more to help you out man - best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by bjcarl I'm in...I'm a sucker for vets and would certainly buy you a beer if we were on the same side of the pond... Thank you so much my friend, I really appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by wagdog From one vet to another, I sent ya a few bucks. Wish I had more to help you out man - best of luck. Wagdog, dont even say you wish it was more, if a few people do that I'll be fine. Thank you so much, I am very grateful my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 In for a bit. Wish I could do more as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by Grantus Wish I could do more as well. Not at all, every bit helps. Thank you very much my friend, hugely appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by PunkKitty I'm in for a bit. Thank you so much, it's really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gdsmithtx Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Fellow vet here; I'm in, and I certainly hope your situation improves a lot soon. Transaction 2L408913W27901328 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xrleroyx Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 All I have to offer is gear.My whole family pretty much have served. I couldn't due to a disability.For the internet thing - invest in a smartphone and a month-by-month plan. Smartphones can use wifi at coffee shops and mcdonalds' etc... too. You can get skype for them. I can send you an old Blackberry at some point if you want.Phone internet is pretty fast these days, this way you can bundle your phone AND internet bill for about $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by gdsmithtx Fellow vet here; I'm in, and I certainly hope your situation improves a lot soon. Transaction 2L408913W27901328 Thanks so much man, really appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by xrleroyx All I have to offer is gear. My whole family pretty much have served. I couldn't due to a disability. For the internet thing - invest in a smartphone and a month-by-month plan. Smartphones can use wifi at coffee shops and mcdonalds' etc... too. You can get skype for them. I can send you an old Blackberry at some point if you want. Phone internet is pretty fast these days, this way you can bundle your phone AND internet bill for about $40. Thanks man, its kinda what I've been doing with home phone and broadband. I'm sort of hooked into the contract now. It will be cool once I clear the debts I have now which I'm on the way to doing with everyones help. Really appreciate the advice and the offer, that would be cool man, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 We give to Wounded Warriors every month, is there any way you could hook up with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by caveman We give to Wounded Warriors every month, is there any way you could hook up with them? The OP's in the UK...I would guess there's an equivalent over there. And ALL politics aside, I can't understand how any country can cut or deny veteran's benefits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by caveman We give to Wounded Warriors every month, is there any way you could hook up with them? I checked it out, very cool that you have something like that over there. We have the British Legion here but nothing near me. Appreciate the thought though my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by bjcarl The OP's in the UK...I would guess there's an equivalent over there. And ALL politics aside, I can't understand how any country can cut or deny veteran's benefits... Its hard to fathom isn't it? I know of a case where a girl undergoing chemo had hers stopped. My broken and elitist governments idea to overcome the recession... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gdsmithtx Posted December 12, 2012 Members Share Posted December 12, 2012 Originally Posted by Bullettoothtony Thanks so much man, really appreciate that. You're welcome. I'm glad to help in a small way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 13, 2012 Originally Posted by gdsmithtx You're welcome. I'm glad to help in a small way. You really have, I'm just over half way there thanks to those of you who have contributed. I am so grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joecool1963 Posted December 13, 2012 Members Share Posted December 13, 2012 A small bit of cheer to you... james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 13, 2012 Originally Posted by joecool1963 A small bit of cheer to you... james Thank you James, really appreciated mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joecool1963 Posted December 13, 2012 Members Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thank you for your service from this side of the pond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mschafft Posted December 13, 2012 Members Share Posted December 13, 2012 I've sent a little something. Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twisty571 Posted December 14, 2012 Members Share Posted December 14, 2012 From one Vet to another,I hope things improve,sent a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bullettoothtony Posted December 14, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2012 Originally Posted by twisty571 From one Vet to another,I hope things improve,sent a little. , Thank you so much, really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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