You know, people never cease to amaze me. Mostly it's because I've seen or heard something so utterly stupid, such as a person faxing me a sample of card she wishes to use (really? yes really) or asking me to omit the lemon from the lemon sole because of a citrus allergy. However, today I say it completely respectfully and thankfully. I was canvassing for prize and event donations again yesterday. Having reached my limit in money I am prepared to give to royal mail in a week, I hit the High Street with my bag of begging letters and a wholesome smile. Now I'd like to think it was the latter that gave me the responses I had but if I'm truly honest, it's just that most people I have come across in this whole event have been truly wonderful. I came away with a voucher from a party shop with which we can buy balloons and helium for the release, a Waitrose voucher and the lovely owner of my local corner shop said "give me a list of things you need and I'll sort them." How nice. But it's not just the physical giving that's so lovely, it's the attitude and willingness to help with time or effort. Everyone I encountered on my begging trail wanted to help, even if they couldn't directly and were so encouraging. And that's not all, Stourbridge Fire Service have offered helped, a vehicle and their time. Friends and family are giving up so much time and effort to help as well and I'm certain it's not just for me, it's because people genuinely like to help. Maybe I'm naive or maybe I'm just lucky to have so many wonderful people around me. Whichever way it is, I really am thankful to every single person that has given me advice, an opinion, their time or energy.
Now, enough with the gushing, let's get practical again. The posters and invites are done! Working his mouse finger very hard yesterday, Nathan 'executive designer extradonaire' Carvell has done a fabulously fantastical job, as can be seen below.
If you would like any to help with advertising please let me know and when they're printed I shall send you some. Otherwise, feel free to advertise through facebook, twitter, etc.
S'all for now folks, tired myself out with all that sentimental spouting! Back soon for some more progress hopefully!!
xx
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