[sign of the chimes]

bluebottle, on 30 September 2016 - 08:58 AM, said:

Last night my picture of Jack made £210 at auction. I can't believe it!

How are these coming along? Great cause and deserves to be given some more prominence ahead of Christmas.

[bluebottle]

Hi.

My brother just messaged me to tell me I had had a message.

First of all, thank you.

Well, although I'm not as far ahead as actually hoped (To be fair, I think I had been a little 'unrealistic', but one or two family matters popped up, too). That said, last week I posted on twitter and Facebook that I had hit 500. Now, I've proper got the head down in order to make up for lost time and my current number is 548. So, almost at half way (total since 1921 is 1115). That doesn't include the 13 I did for Armistice Day of the ex players killed in the war.

I sold my Jack Lester one for £210 at auction and the Tommy Lee one on a secret auction on Twitter and Facebook (Appologies. I still need to figure a way of letting more people know who aren't on either. I'm struggling to keep up.)

A few weeks ago I did and interview for JUS NEWS and a fellow Spireite has made a short film about me for his university project.

Going back to the sales, eventually all will be available as print but the auctioned ones need something 'special'. I decided to make 3 'Special' prints of each to go to auction, as and when. These will be 8x6 matt with my specially made stamp and signed. The 3 prints will be one for myself. One for the highest bidder and one for the player/players family. Jack Lester has been in touch and will receive his shortly. Tommy has his with a lovely message of thanks (he's been brilliant) but also, one of our late, greats family has been in touch and love their picture and are thrilled to be receiving one. I can't say too much, though, as it's a surprise for the family member.

On Monday I sat at the Senior Spireites with Ernie and Nikki. A lovely evening and quite emotional, too. Nick Johnson and Nikki have been great supporters.

The current amount raised for DementiaUK is £648 on Just Giving plus the £210 cheque for the Jack picture. Not bad to say I was only expecting money through sales!

Also, something is in the process of being done in conjunction with the Community Trust, who have been amazing. I've spoken to Nikki about this and hopefully more news soon. I would also like to add here that Peter Whitely and Stuart Basson have been fantastic.

So, it's going very well. As I say, I am very sorry that not everyone gets to see the progress. If anyone can think of any ways I can get more people to see, please do get in touch.

Finally, I just want to say this.

When I started this we (by that I mean Chesterfield FC) weren't in the situation we are in now. It was just a way to raise money for DementiaUK, to show our love for Ernie. Now, I'm also hoping it can maybe be just one thing the fans can smile about. I like to think that what I'm doing is for all Chesterfield fans to enjoy. I still can't believe how people have embraced this. I've had messages and donations from all fans of different clubs up and down the country. So, for that I say thank you.

This post has been edited by bluebottle: 01 December 2016 - 09:00 PM

[erniemossity]

bluebottle, on 01 December 2016 - 08:55 PM, said:

Hi.

My brother just messaged me to tell me I had had a message.

First of all, thank you.

Well, although I'm not as far ahead as actually hoped (To be fair, I think I had been a little 'unrealistic', but one or two family matters popped up, too). That said, last week I posted on twitter and Facebook that I had hit 500. Now, I've proper got the head down in order to make up for lost time and my current number is 548. So, almost at half way (total since 1921 is 1115). That doesn't include the 13 I did for Armistice Day of the ex players killed in the war.

I sold my Jack Lester one for £210 at auction and the Tommy Lee one on a secret auction on Twitter and Facebook (Appologies. I still need to figure a way of letting more people know who aren't on either. I'm struggling to keep up.)

A few weeks ago I did and interview for JUS NEWS and a fellow Spireite has made a short film about me for his university project.

Going back to the sales, eventually all will be available as print but the auctioned ones need something 'special'. I decided to make 3 'Special' prints of each to go to auction, as and when. These will be 8x6 matt with my specially made stamp and signed. The 3 prints will be one for myself. One for the highest bidder and one for the player/players family. Jack Lester has been in touch and will receive his shortly. Tommy has his with a lovely message of thanks (he's been brilliant) but also, one of our late, greats family has been in touch and love their picture and are thrilled to be receiving one. I can't say too much, though, as it's a surprise for the family member.

On Monday I sat at the Senior Spireites with Ernie and Nikki. A lovely evening and quite emotional, too. Nick Johnson and Nikki have been great supporters.

The current amount raised for DementiaUK is £648 on Just Giving plus the £210 cheque for the Jack picture. Not bad to say I was only expecting money through sales!

Also, something is in the process of being done in conjunction with the Community Trust, who have been amazing. I've spoken to Nikki about this and hopefully more news soon. I would also like to add here that Peter Whitely and Stuart Basson have been fantastic.

So, it's going very well. As I say, I am very sorry that not everyone gets to see the progress. If anyone can think of any ways I can get more people to see, please do get in touch.

Finally, I just want to say this.

When I started this we (by that I mean Chesterfield FC) weren't in the situation we are in now. It was just a way to raise money for DementiaUK, to show our love for Ernie. Now, I'm also hoping it can maybe be just one thing the fans can smile about. I like to think that what I'm doing is for all Chesterfield fans to enjoy. I still can't believe how people have embraced this. I've had messages and donations from all fans of different clubs up and down the country. So, for that I say thank you.

Good on you mate. Brilliant project and as you say, something positive in these dark days. Keep up the good work...

[bluebottle]

erniemossity, on 01 December 2016 - 09:01 PM, said:

Good on you mate. Brilliant project and as you say, something positive in these dark days. Keep up the good work...

Thank you. Messages like that mean a lot.

While I'm here, do you (or anyone else) remember a player called Greig Walker? I'm after a photo of him. Pete has said he will go through his programmes but hes a busy man so if anyone knows where I can find one it'd be hugely appreciated.

[moondog]

bluebottle, on 01 December 2016 - 09:17 PM, said:

Thank you. Messages like that mean a lot.

While I'm here, do you (or anyone else) remember a player called Greig Walker? I'm after a photo of him. Pete has said he will go through his programmes but hes a busy man so if anyone knows where I can find one it'd be hugely appreciated.

I remember him, played a handful of games at most, think it's spelt Greg in case you've done a Google search trying to find a pic

Keep up the good work

[bluebottle]

moondog, on 01 December 2016 - 09:58 PM, said:

I remember him, played a handful of games at most, think it's spelt Greg in case you've done a Google search trying to find a pic

Keep up the good work

Thank you.

It's down in several places as 'Greig'. But I'll try that. Cheers. 1983 according to the info I have. Also for Arbroath.

[moondog]

bluebottle, on 01 December 2016 - 10:19 PM, said:

Thank you.

It's down in several places as 'Greig'. But I'll try that. Cheers. 1983 according to the info I have. Also for Arbroath.

I might be wrong on the spelling thinking of Greg Fee but as you say something to try, had a quick look myself but no joy

[marlons curtains]

bluebottle, on 01 December 2016 - 09:17 PM, said:

Thank you. Messages like that mean a lot.

While I'm here, do you (or anyone else) remember a player called Greig Walker? I'm after a photo of him. Pete has said he will go through his programmes but hes a busy man so if anyone knows where I can find one it'd be hugely appreciated.

Scottish lad signed by John Duncan. Rarely featured. Big black Tash. Looked like a young Tom Selleck.

[bluebottle]

moondog, on 01 December 2016 - 10:22 PM, said:

I might be wrong on the spelling thinking of Greg Fee but as you say something to try, had a quick look myself but no joy

I've done Greg Fee. Found him in an old programme. These are all ones that no one would think of buying, but as the whole thing make it something unique. Again, thanks for looking.

marlons curtains, on 01 December 2016 - 10:33 PM, said:

Scottish lad signed by John Duncan. Rarely featured. Big black Tash. Looked like a young Tom Selleck.

Thanks. If all else fails I could always just draw Magnum P.I.

[bluebottle]

Hello All.

I would like to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you. Today, Badly Drawn Spires has smashed the £1000 total I wanted!

Originally I had put my target at £100, as I wasn't expecting it to really get much notice. I think it's fair to say, I was wrong! Within no time that target had been reached and the amount continued to climb. So, I put my target up.

I still have a way to go (I've almost reached 600/1115) but your continuing support, donations, shares and messages are really keeping me going.

There are so many people I want to thank, but I'm saving that for when my drawings are complete, but believe me when I say I appreciate every single one of you!

I would, however, like to say 'Thank you' to my wife, Amy. Last night she posted a message on her personal Facebook account asking friends and family if they could help me reach my target before the year was out (she knows I hate asking and has more of a backbone than me). You were amazing and only 12 hours later it had been achieved!

Thank you, Amy.

And thank ALL of you! You're amazing!

Much love,

Rich x

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