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Post by Dave on Apr 26, 2009 20:20:20 GMT
There was a very good reason why I was so confident that we would win todays game against Burton. I did not want to say why this week on the forum, but the real reason was I knew our very special and Lucky mascot Lewis was going to be at todays game. Thats two wins out of two now Lewis, so get to all the games you can young man. As I knew Lewis and Grahame were going to be at Plainmoor, I decided it would be great to present Lewis his own special drawing that Crooky was doing for him. It was also a good opportunity to give Lewis the chance to present Stuartb with his signed shirt he won. Crooky came down for the game today and I can't thank this wonderful man enough, having problems getting his drawing to the standard he wanted, he stayed up well past midnight last night to get it right. It was touch and go if it would be done and I did say to him on Saturday that it would be just fine if we had to wait a bit longer. Not only did he do a fantastic job and put it in a brilliant frame, he did a slightly smaller one framed as well for Lewis's grandparents. I also presented Lewis with a cq for £195(this is explained on another thread) sorry for my smiling mugshot, that Stuartb took it and nagged me to smile, now you may see why I prefer not too.  Crooky presenting the picture to Lewis  Stuartb receiving his signed shirt from Lewis  Dave R handing over the cq to Lewis  A copy of Crookys great drawing of Lewis.  |
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Post by aussie on Apr 26, 2009 20:27:54 GMT
Do you think i`ve got a never ending supply of tissues or something Dave?
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Post by Dave on Apr 26, 2009 20:46:01 GMT
I forgot to add that Crooky also gave Lewis 8 or 10 other drawings he has done of Arsenal player as he knew Lewis was also an Arsenal fan, I showed Lewis them one by one and he called out all the players names.
I would expect Crooky has copies of them all and maybe he will kindly send me them and I will add them to this thread.
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Post by poppinsgull on Apr 26, 2009 20:53:22 GMT
Great photos Lewis looks great glad he had another fab day may he have many many more. Thanks again for all your hard work Dave look forward to getting to Plainmoor someday and meeting you your a real gent.
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Post by stuartB on Apr 26, 2009 21:25:04 GMT
It was great to get my shirt today and meet the famous Lewis. What a fantastic young lad. I'm sure his parents are very proud of him and rightly so.
thanks Dave for all your hard work.
chelstongull thanks for not running off with with my shirt but nice try ;D
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Post by Dave on Apr 26, 2009 21:25:43 GMT
poppinsgull it would be my pleasure to meet you at Plainmoor one day, I got to meet ricardo and ajaxgull for the first time to day, sorry ajax I could not stop and have a good chat but had to go and do the presentations.
Lewis is the star and to be with him is just a real honour and I'm just so glad the kind members on this forum have made it possible to give Lewis some real quality days that we will cherish and remember always.
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Post by graystar on Apr 26, 2009 21:52:33 GMT
We just want to say thank you to everyone for making Lewis a very happy boy today! The match ended with a win for our heroes and the much coveted play-off place. We hope that they go on now to the final and win back their rightful place in the Football League.
Lew absolutely loves his drawing. Fantastic likeness we all think! Mum was really chuffed too as was dad! I am certain Lewis's Gran and Grandad will be just as thrilled with this masterpiece.
It was great to meet the famous artist himself, Crooky, and the additional drawings of Lewis's other Heroes at Arsenal may well adorn his bedroom wall too if we can find room. Crooky told me that he is also a big fan of both Torquay and Arsenal. Well done mate; only following the best!!
Lewis is really looking forward to his drum lessons which we hope will start the week after next. Thank you all for your incredible generosity.
Stuart, enjoy your shirt mate, and get it framed in a well pad-locked frame before someone else tries to prise it from your grasp again!
Thanks again Dave for making all this happen! You are a real gem!
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Post by stuartB on Apr 26, 2009 22:25:36 GMT
A quote I heard tonight sums you up Dave.
"what we do for ourselves dies with us. what we do for others and the world, remains and is immortal - Albert Pines
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Post by Dave on Apr 26, 2009 22:29:35 GMT
I just want to know how the shirt changed colour  the picture I was sent as the one up for grabs was the away white one, but you got the yellow home shirt, mind you I think that is the one you would have preferred |
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Post by stuartB on Apr 26, 2009 22:32:19 GMT
I just want to know how the shirt changed colour the picture I was sent as the one up for grabs was the away white one, but you got the yellow home shirt, mind you I think that is the one you would have preferred i would have been very happy with either |
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Post by ospelgull on Apr 27, 2009 6:25:46 GMT
One word: Excellent!
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Post by Dave on Apr 27, 2009 10:05:46 GMT
Sally was going to be present at our presentation, but I could see that she was so busy having to do the man of the match awards etc and I also had to take into consideration the need not to keep Lewis having to hang around and have too long an tiering day, that I decided it was best to get on and get them done.
I emailed Sally the pictures and she has sent the following reply, I just wished we had waited a bit longer, still we had to do what was thought best at the time.
Hi Dave
What a terrific day yesterday was indeed. After I had made the man of the match presentations I did actually try to find you, I managed to grab Chris Todd and brought him with me to try and do the presentations, but unfortunately we had missed you. I checked in the end executive box & the restaurant and scanned the Gulls Nest for you but I think had gone already.
The pictures look great, it is fantastic what you have done for Lewis - well done to the TFF!
Fingers crossed for the play offs!!!
See you soon
Kind regards
Sally Eagling
Commercial Manager
Torquay United FC
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Post by Dave on Apr 27, 2009 19:21:56 GMT
I added bonus yesterday, I got a cuddle from the best carvery cook in Torbay, such a sweet lady and does a mean roast  PS Nina I was only joking yesterday about getting you replaced love |
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Post by Dave on Apr 27, 2009 19:31:08 GMT
If any member who as read my post above knows Nina's husband, please make sure you tell him I'm a coward and I bruise very easily  |
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Post by aussie on Apr 28, 2009 8:38:39 GMT
And has massive feet! ;D
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the picture I was sent as the one up for grabs was the away white one, but you got the yellow home shirt, mind you I think that is the one you would have preferred