Wow !

January 7, 2005

It is rare indeed that I visit these portals, however, a distressing post elsewhere prompted me to do so.

Firstly, many thanks to our UK admins. They do a terriffic job against all odds often trying to mediate between the opposing forces of TPTB and the UK cachers. It is a fine and difficult line to walk. As ex-admin, June and I know this from bitter personal experience.

The UK cachers really do need to support and understand Lacto and Eckers in their task. We all need to also say thank-you to them once in a while because there is nothing more disheartening than thinking you are stuck in the middle and nobody appreciates you. Thanks for your work guys.

On a separate note, June and I are particularly proud and flattered that a cacher is auctioning some of our T&J Bears on Ebay. MK2, 3, 4 and 5. :rolleyes:

We have kept one of each version of our bears for posterity, but as it's for a good cause and if they raise enough, we will also auction our only and very rare MK1 bear for the same reason. So get bidding.

Here are the links :

MK2 CLICK

MK3 CLICK

MK4 CLICK

MK5 CLICK

Happs cachin

Tim

Edited January 7, 2005 by Tim & June

1.9k · January 7, 2005

It is rare indeed that I visit these portals, however, a distressing post elsewhere prompted me to do so.

Firstly, many thanks to our UK admins. They do a terriffic job against all odds often trying to mediate between the opposing forces of TPTB and the UK cachers. It is a fine and difficult line to walk. As ex-admin, June and I know this from bitter personal experience.

The UK cachers really do need to support and understand Lacto and Eckers in their task. We all need to also say thank-you to them once in a while because there is nothing more disheartening than thinking you are stuck in the middle and nobody appreciates you. Thanks for your work guys.

Here Here

Cave Troll & Joan

3.8k · January 7, 2005

Yep thanks guy's . If I ever meet you in person I will get you a half in :unsure: (If you can prove its you :rolleyes: )

It must be a tricky job and I bet it takes up a fair amount of your time

Brian

1.4k · January 7, 2005

Hear Hear!

2.2k · January 7, 2005

It is rare indeed that I visit these portals, however, a distressing post elsewhere prompted me to do so.

Firstly, many thanks to our UK admins. They do a terriffic job against all odds often trying to mediate between the opposing forces of TPTB and the UK cachers. It is a fine and difficult line to walk. As ex-admin, June and I know this from bitter personal experience.

The UK cachers really do need to support and understand Lacto and Eckers in their task. We all need to also say thank-you to them once in a while because there is nothing more disheartening than thinking you are stuck in the middle and nobody appreciates you. Thanks for your work guys.

Here Here

Cave Troll & Joan

Yep agreed.

1.9k · January 7, 2005

:rolleyes: I have just placed a maxi bid of £10 on the Mk3 bear ,but as the first bidder it only shows as 99p so come on and bid up to raise the amount :unsure:

Mark (CT)

Edited January 7, 2005 by Cave Troll & Joan

January 7, 2005

Hi guys,

I am holding the auctions in aid of the Tsunami appeal, as I was clearing out and realised I didn't really do anything with my T&J bears.

The bidding currently stands:

Mk2: 10.50

Mk3: 10.00

Mk4: sold - BuyItNow for £20.00

Mk5: 0.99

I suggest you good chaps go out there and bid on the little critters if you want to complete a bear collection or even start one!

I'm particularly impressed with the cacher who paid £20 for the Mk4 - well done!

January 7, 2005

On a separate note, June and I are particularly proud and flattered that a cacher is auctioning some of our T&J Bears on Ebay. MK2, 3, 4 and 5.

A T&J bear on Ebay?? ...now THAT brings back memories. :unsure:

1.8k · January 7, 2005

Thanks for your work guys.

I'm very happy to agree with T&J on this! :rolleyes:

1.6k · January 7, 2005

Great comments T&J, I'm in total agreement :rolleyes:

January 7, 2005

We have kept one of each version of our bears for posterity, but as it's for a good cause and if they raise enough, we will also auction our only and very rare MK1 bear for the same reason. So get bidding.

Darn, I've always wanted one of those Mk1 bears...

The Mk2 is up to £16... :rolleyes:

But the Mk5 is languishing on 99p - come on guys, you can do better than that!

January 7, 2005

Fantastic to hear from you again T+J. I managed to get one of your mark 3 bears when on my trip thriugh hampshire. I still have your sticker in my car and your bear has pride of place in our daugthers bedroom.

Many thanks for your inspiration.

January 7, 2005

Darn, I've always wanted one of those Mk1 bears...

The Mk2 is up to £16...

But the Mk5 is languishing on 99p - come on guys, you can do better than that!

Took some doing but I have moved the mk5 up to £10.50 (can't give my money away these days!! :rolleyes: ), keep bidding you may eventually get above my max bid !!

I would love a mk1 as well to complete the set, so go on Tim let it ride !!!

Regards, Mike

January 7, 2005

I agree - good work Admin team, thanks.

As for the bears..... had a look and bid earlier - brilliant idea...... zooming to e-bay again now...

Cheers all.

Laughalot :rolleyes:

3.8k · January 7, 2005

Darn, I've always wanted one of those Mk1 bears...

I would love a mk1 as well to complete the set, so go on Tim let it ride !!!

Regards, Mike

Mmmmm..... would like a Mk I bear as well. Got all the rest :rolleyes:

2.6k · January 7, 2005

Does anyone have a picture of the bears that are on ebay?

January 7, 2005

Actually, Tim, someone did start a thread specifically with that purpose.

Unfortunately it was closed down, and I wasn't able to show my support in time.

:rolleyes:

Edited January 7, 2005 by MCL

January 8, 2005

Does anyone have a picture of the bears that are on ebay?

I think this is a fantastic idea. I've just had a good rummage and dug out a Mk3 Bear that I picked up in Bucks ages ago.

I've popped it on ebay here along with a pic.

January 8, 2005

Hey! Hey! got the FTB (first to bid) in BT

January 8, 2005

We've also decided to auction our Tim & June Mk1 bear. This is a particularly special bear as it's the very first one that T&J placed all those years ago.

The auction for it can be found here : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ssPageName=WDVW

Gary & Jane

1.2k · January 9, 2005

And to think that I created a special cache some time ago which was originally stocked with about a dozen of these wee beasties that I had collected in my travels. I thought they deserved better than languishing in bag in my spare room and ought to go to new homes. I missed a trick there

However I'm delighted to see where the proceeds of these bears are going. How appropriate that a UK geocaching item will be helping this cause now.

January 9, 2005

WOW! thanks Gary & Jane.

As per our promise, our Mk1 is also now available. CLICK HERE

Please bid generously.

3.7k · January 9, 2005

A great way to raise money for a good cause.

What's the story behind these bears? How did they become so collectable?

HH

January 9, 2005

A great way to raise money for a good cause.
What's the story behind these bears? How did they become so collectable?

HH

T&J leave normally leave a bear in each cache they visit (cache size permitting). I think I'm correct in saying each 'mark' consists of 100 bears thereby making them somewhat 'limited'. Each 'mark' is also a different style of bear - and very cute they are too :huh:

January 10, 2005

OK guys, bidding on my 3 remaining bears is going well, BUT NOT WELL ENOUGH! If people don't bid more I shall be very upset! This is for charity, y'know :rolleyes:

There's less than 24 hours left on the auctions for my T&J bears Mk2, Mk3 and Mk5. So get over to eBay and bid - if the bids reach over £100 collectively, I'll even post for free! Can't say fairer than that, right?

So go on, what are you waiting for?

Mk2: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...me=STRK:MESE:IT

Mk3: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...me=STRK:MESE:IT

Mk5: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...me=STRK:MESE:IT

January 11, 2005

bump

January 11, 2005

Sorry marinor :laughing:

I couldn't resist - the bears are so cute and it is for such a good cause.... I am really glad to have the opportunity of owning these bears and for such a good reason...

Off to check out the next one.... happy bidding !

Laughalot :wub:

January 11, 2005

no probs, I was out at the finish, but I got a mk5 and am in for the mk1

Bill

January 11, 2005

hmmm yes spotted my 'DNG' with the Mk5! - was called away from my desk at a most inopportune moment!!! Well done to you !

Also in for the Mk 1 ! Could be interesting!

Laughalot

January 11, 2005

I have just been called a 'dipstick'by my lovely wife, I was wondering why I was bidding on a mk1 and being told I had the highest bid, when it wasn't showing, found out there are two mk1's up for auction, duh...

so now am going for both

may the force be with you lol

stay safe

Bill

January 11, 2005

As the bids for some of the auctions are quite high (sorry Marinor, just outbid you again) might it be a good idea if payments were accepted HERE so that U.K. tax could also be added to the final amount?

Dave - The Gecko's

January 13, 2005

So far the bidding is as follows:

MK2 auctioned by Huga sold for £50.27

MK3 auctioned by Huga sold for £26.00

MK4 sold by Huga on "buy-it-now" for £20.00

MK5 auctioned by Huga sold £33.25

MK3 auctioned by Billy Twigger currently at £30.00

MK1 (no1) auctioned by Gary & Jane currently at £85.00

MK1 auctioned by Tim & June currently at £56.00

Taking the current total to £300.52

keep bidding guys.

1.6k · January 13, 2005

So far the bidding is as follows:

MK2 auctioned by Huga sold for £50.27

MK3 auctioned by Huga sold for £26.00

MK4 sold by Huga on "buy-it-now" for £20.00

MK5 auctioned by Huga sold £33.25

MK3 auctioned by Billy Twigger currently at £30.00

MK1 (no1) auctioned by Gary & Jane currently at £85.00

MK1 auctioned by Tim & June currently at £56.00

Taking the current total to £300.52

keep bidding guys.

Wow! What an incredible amount!

MarcB

January 14, 2005

Received mine today from Huga - soooo cute - love the little bears and they have come to a good home. Glad I could take part in this great innovative way. Thanks all.

Am still watching Mk 1's !!!! Keep the bidding going - we are doing great so far!

Laughalot :huh:

January 15, 2005

got my mk5 this morning from huga

got mk3 on way from btwigger

excellent work for the appeal guys, congrats

stay safe

Bill

p.s. am still going on mk1's laughalot (evil smirk) lol

3.7k · January 15, 2005

Having failed to win an auction for any of these bears so far, I've got a reminder set now for 1 day and four hours, so I'm sure to get the remaining Mk1 bear using the "lurk then grab" technique!

Unless someone is going to forego their geocaching trip to stop me...

HH

January 15, 2005

Thanks to Marinor for buying Mk3 bear #98

That's another £40 to the appeal!

(I've paid the funds via http://www.dec.org.uk/)

Thank you to everyone who placed a bid and a big THANK YOU must go to Tim and June for creating such a collectible treasure!

Edited January 15, 2005 by Billy Twigger

January 15, 2005

check the full thread, there are still 2 mk1's up for grabs

alarm clocks, pda, scheduler all set for the run in

stay safe and bid high

Bill

January 15, 2005

alarm clocks, pda, scheduler all set for the run in

Wake Up? I wouldn't (honest)

Dave - The Gecko's

January 16, 2005

yesss, got tim and june's mk1 :blink:

thanks for everything guys, well done :lol:

stay safe

Bill

January 17, 2005

yesss, got tim and june's mk1

thanks for everything guys, well done

stay safe

Bill

Well done that man and thanks for bidding on our bear.

Thanks also to everybody else who has done their bit either by auctioning bears or bidding for them. Many thanks to Huga who was the inspired person who started the ball rolling.

We know that had it not been for such a good cause, the bids would have been much lower but June and I are flattered that our bears can do so much for other people.

Just goes to show there are some very generous cachers out there.

We also paid the funds via http://www.dec.org.uk/. here is a copy of the recipt.

PS. Please remember to tick the "Gift Aid" box. This means that the government will pay into the fund the tax that you would have paid on the donated amount. In this case that amounts to an additional £15.68.

January 17, 2005

There are now just 24 hours to go before the auction for our Mk1 No1 bear ends.

Tim & June have sent us a very nice signed certificate confirming that the bear was the first one that they ever placed to celebrate their 100th cache find at Windmill Hill (GC4453) on April 20th 2002. The winner of the auction will receive this certificate along with the bear.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to own the bear that started it all!

Gary & Jane

January 18, 2005

We've also decided to auction our Tim & June Mk1 bear. This is a particularly special bear as it's the very first one that T&J placed all those years ago.

The auction for it can be found here : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...ssPageName=WDVW

Gary & Jane

This is your last chance to bid on the original T&J Mark 1 Bear! The auction ends in just over an hour. Don't forget he was the first bear ever released from Tim and June's captivity and that all the proceeds go the appeal!

January 18, 2005

MK1 No.1 made just over 125 quid, absolutely fantastic

well done buyer and seller, great work :huh:

stay safe

Bill

January 19, 2005

Has been great fun taking part in these auctions and well done to all for raising funds for a worthy cause.

Thanks again

Laughalot

January 19, 2005

Congratulations to Laughalot on winning the auction. What an exciting finish!

The money has been donated via www.dec.org.uk and a copy of the receipt is shown below.

We ticked the Gift Aid box so an extra £35 has been donated. That makes a total donation of £161!!

Thanks to all those who bid during the auction and especially for being so generous.

Gary & Jane

January 19, 2005

Congratulations to Laughalot on winning the auction. What an exciting finish!

It really was a great finish. Laughalot outbid me with just 8 seconds to go!! I hope Laughalot likes the bear and I will be making a donation anyway.

Dave - The Gecko's

1.7k · January 19, 2005

Just in case anyone still wants a Mk1 T&J Bear. There is another one up for grabs.

This one has a bit of history behind him too.

1.7k · January 20, 2005

Just in case anyone still wants a Mk1 T&J Bear. There is another one up for grabs.

This one has a bit of history behind him too.

Ticking over nicely at £23.00 so far. (bump)

January 20, 2005

My Bear arrived safely today - thank-you very much - A handsome chap he is too.

Dave - The Gecko's - great news about the donation. Well done

Hope the bidding goes well for the other Mk 1 on e-bay - great move Team Slytherin - at £26.50 now....

Keep the bids going folks.....

Laughalot

Wow !

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