Just an idea

jonathan63 · 21st January 2017, 18:22

I like the community spirit of our forum and the generosity of nature, one member to another. In the years I have been on here I have been on the receiving end of helpful advice and tips many times, and I hope, have given a little back too.

So here's my idea:

Every once in a while I read post from members having problems with their car that they are struggling to fix because of a health problem of some sort (often short term, often sudden).
If it happened to a member down the road form me I'd be happy to pop along and do the repair or fit the part.

So how about we set up a register of members who are 1, handy with the spanners and 2, willing, where possible, to help out someone who finds themselves stuck with a repair because of a health problem?

Just an idea.

bl52krz · 21st January 2017, 18:27

Hi Jonathan. I think that is a lovely idea, both from the point of helping members out, and especially if they are ill, either long term or short term.

jonathan63 · 21st January 2017, 18:31

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Hi Jonathan. I think that is a lovely idea, both from the point of helping members out, and especially if they are ill, either long term or short term.

Lets see what traction we get.. I'm putting myself forward for this.

chiron_myth · 21st January 2017, 18:51

I'd be up for this - I can cover the basics and willing to follow instructions for anything more technical

stevenicks · 21st January 2017, 18:57

Excellent idea

windrush · 21st January 2017, 19:26

A great idea especially for members like me being 84 and find it very difficult to carry out any manual tasks

championdaddy · 21st January 2017, 20:11

I would be willing.........

I can't travel far but if I can I will help.

macafee2 · 21st January 2017, 20:53

I think the idea was suggested last year.

I made an offer to help with the rear suspension arms.

macafee2

suzublu · 21st January 2017, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathan63

I like the community spirit of our forum and the generosity of nature, one member to another. In the years I have been on here I have been on the receiving end of helpful advice and tips many times, and I hope, have given a little back too.

So here's my idea:

Every once in a while I read post from members having problems with their car that they are struggling to fix because of a health problem of some sort (often short term, often sudden).
If it happened to a member down the road form me I'd be happy to pop along and do the repair or fit the part.

So how about we set up a register of members who are 1, handy with the spanners and 2, willing, where possible, to help out someone who finds themselves stuck with a repair because of a health problem?

Just an idea.

Well I could say that all the information & help that you've received, freely, after all these years, that you may actually give something back to the running of the forum by subscribing

Of course, it's not a requirement of membership, but some may think it's an obligation

Dallas · 21st January 2017, 21:06

Great idea

I would be happy to offer my help when needed, and would luv to think someone may do the same for me if/when needed.

Trouble is though, there is only me and DorsetBob down this neck of the woods, so there is not many folk we can help without travelling some distance.

You lot need to move down south, much nicer weather down this way.

21st January 2017, 18:22	#1
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Just an idea I like the community spirit of our forum and the generosity of nature, one member to another. In the years I have been on here I have been on the receiving end of helpful advice and tips many times, and I hope, have given a little back too. So here's my idea: Every once in a while I read post from members having problems with their car that they are struggling to fix because of a health problem of some sort (often short term, often sudden). If it happened to a member down the road form me I'd be happy to pop along and do the repair or fit the part. So how about we set up a register of members who are 1, handy with the spanners and 2, willing, where possible, to help out someone who finds themselves stuck with a repair because of a health problem? Just an idea.

21st January 2017, 18:27	#2
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Jonathan. I think that is a lovely idea, both from the point of helping members out, and especially if they are ill, either long term or short term. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

21st January 2017, 18:51	#4
chiron_myth Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shifnal Posts: 422 Thanks: 57 Thanked 80 Times in 66 Posts	I'd be up for this - I can cover the basics and willing to follow instructions for anything more technical __________________ Done so far... loads. Special thanks to Arctic, Lord_Skyrunner John_H, Holland314, JamieWelch and Drewski for their help so far. Left to do... loads!!!

21st January 2017, 18:57	#5
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Excellent idea __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

21st January 2017, 19:26	#6
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	A great idea especially for members like me being 84 and find it very difficult to carry out any manual tasks __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

21st January 2017, 20:11	#7
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	I would be willing......... I can't travel far but if I can I will help.

21st January 2017, 20:53	#8
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I think the idea was suggested last year. I made an offer to help with the rear suspension arms. macafee2

21st January 2017, 21:06	#10
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Great idea I would be happy to offer my help when needed, and would luv to think someone may do the same for me if/when needed. Trouble is though, there is only me and DorsetBob down this neck of the woods, so there is not many folk we can help without travelling some distance. You lot need to move down south, much nicer weather down this way.