A meal out for Mr and Mrs Dave Jones

[rolandpenplotter]

I had a simple idea for Dave, for Mrs Jones (sorry Dave; I don't know her name) and for little Sagan:

I wonder if we could have a whip round to pay for Dave & family to have a meal out away from work. I truly and sincerely appreciate the endless education and entertainment you provide to us all on a weekly basis - I know its your job, but regardless of whether or not you get paid for it, I think we (I'm speaking for myself for now) could all throw some money in a pot to let you and your dear family know how much we appreciate you as a person, as a gifted engineer, and as someone I feel is like one of my mates, (even if I've not met you mate).

I've very little to donate right now - but I can't think of someone who's more deserving of a meal out, totally disconnected from any aspect of work related things. Mate - if I had £100 spare I'd front the whole wedge myself, and would not be asking this communally... but right now I dont.

I believe that when you give what you can, God blesses you tenfold.  That's not my motivation, but I DO want to bless you with the little I have, and of others want to follow, they can do, or not - its not about who gave what, I just had this idea in my head for Dave for ages, and wanted to put it into action

I know you can afford a night out... probably even a few, but I want to try to have a collection - voluntary and preferably anonmously - just because I love you mate, and appreciate everything SO MUCH.

Noone need reply - just do whatever you feel peace about in your heart - if Dave can give us his PayPal address, whoever feels the same as me and would like to, can send him a bit - marked with the text "meal out" or similar.

I hope this doesn't make anyone feel under pressure or awkward - believe me - my contribution is almost insignificant, but Dave - its a gift mate - just want you to know HOW many times your voice is heard on my pc... how much you're appreciated

Right: what's your PayPal Mr Jones? No arguments

Cheers.

[nctnico]

You do know Aussies (and Kiwis for that matter) use their BBQs for their Christmas family dinners? 

[rolandpenplotter]

You do know Aussies (and Kiwis for that matter) use their BBQs for their Christmas family dinners? 

It's not Christmas.

I'm pretty sure Australia has restaraunts... anyway.

[EEVblog]

Thanks for the generous thought and offer, but I already get many regular generous Paypal donations that allow me to do just that any time I like, and we do.
In fact I just took a 7 day vacation and did nothing but sit on beach and eat out 
Well, ok, I did some work in the hotel room too, but that's as close as a nerd like me gets to talking time off.

[rolandpenplotter]

Thanks for the generous thought and offer, but I already get many regular generous Paypal donations that allow me to do just that any time I like, and we do.
In fact I just took a 7 day vacation and did nothing but sit on beach and eat out 
Well, ok, I did some work in the hotel room too, but that's as close as a nerd like me gets to talking time off.

Well you're welcome Dave; its an open offer, so feel free to claim it. Please send me your details anyway - I can at least buy you a coffee... or a coke? Please do - I want to do it - I'm not obliged but want to mate; you make me wanna visit Oz if they're all as down go earth as you :-)

Cheers

[c4757p]

You can donate to him via PayPal on the main site and attach a message demanding that he buy a coke with it.

[rolandpenplotter]

You can donate to him via PayPal on the main site and attach a message demanding that he buy a coke with it.

Lol! Yep. Will DEMAND he buys a coke... hehe

Thank you


Edit: USD? $$$

Just wanna have his PayPal address without any template - I'm used to £££

[nctnico]

You do know Aussies (and Kiwis for that matter) use their BBQs for their Christmas family dinners? 

It's not Christmas.

It was a little over 2 weeks ago...

[rolandpenplotter]

You do know Aussies (and Kiwis for that matter) use their BBQs for their Christmas family dinners? 

It's not Christmas.

It was a little over 2 weeks ago...

It was 1999 last century too, but its not now.

[nitro2k01]

Well, ok, I did some work in the hotel room too, but that's as close as a nerd like me gets to talking time off.

And here's some footage of that. (Dave took a trip in his Delorean and will post this video 4 years ago.)

[deth502]

You can donate to him via PayPal on the main site and attach a message demanding that he buy a coke with it.

but you may want to avoid putting anything about "money for coke" in the payment info.....

[dr.diesel]

Think I'll send him an Arduino and PI so he can do some real electronics.   

[rolandpenplotter]

Think I'll send him an Arduino and PI so he can do some real electronics.   

'Ar - du - I - no' that you're not being facetious?

I nearly mistook you for a sharp-witted scarecrow, because you're outstanding in your field...

[peter.mitchell]

Thanks for the generous thought and offer, but I already get many regular generous Paypal donations that allow me to do just that any time I like, and we do.
In fact I just took a 7 day vacation and did nothing but sit on beach and eat out 
Well, ok, I did some work in the hotel room too, but that's as close as a nerd like me gets to talking time off.

But Dave, when you go out to dinner you still do work! -impromptu teardown on twitter, lol.

[Len]

But Dave, when you go out to dinner you still do work! -impromptu teardown on twitter, lol.

He saw Raspberry Pie on the menu, but it turned out not to be electronics.

[peter.mitchell]

But Dave, when you go out to dinner you still do work! -impromptu teardown on twitter, lol.

He saw Raspberry Pie on the menu, but it turned out not to be electronics.

Nah, it was a "Layered combination od peppermint crisp ice cream, meringue..."