Can you spare some time for charity??
May 19th 2009, 5:56 am
#1
Go on.. Pull my finger..
Thread Starter
Joined: Jul 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 5,726
Can you spare some time for charity??
I know, at times like these, it is hard not to think of onesself first, and everybody else second. People seem to want more than one can give, with no thought for the position we all find ourselves in..
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
May 19th 2009, 5:58 am
#2
Concierge
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 29,625
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
I know, at times like these, it is hard not to think of onesself first, and everybody else second. People seem to want more than one can give, with no thought for the position we all find ourselves in..
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
May 19th 2009, 6:06 am
#3
Hammer for Life
Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Too far away from Upton Park, for my liking !
Posts: 5,524
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
I know, at times like these, it is hard not to think of onesself first, and everybody else second. People seem to want more than one can give, with no thought for the position we all find ourselves in..
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
May 19th 2009, 6:09 am
#4
hmmmm...nice
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 27,923
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
May 19th 2009, 6:12 am
#5
Account Closed
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,130
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
I know it's supposed to be an act of charity, but perhaps you can explain the benefits that potential players can receive, and don't mean the satisfaction of giving without expecting anything in return.
May 19th 2009, 6:58 am
#7
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 645
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
May 19th 2009, 7:03 am
#8
If I have to explain...
Joined: Sep 2008
Location: Where ever the road takes me
Posts: 3,999
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
I know, at times like these, it is hard not to think of onesself first, and everybody else second. People seem to want more than one can give, with no thought for the position we all find ourselves in..
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
May 19th 2009, 7:29 am
#9
Hammer for Life
Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Too far away from Upton Park, for my liking !
Posts: 5,524
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
i wish I could, as he suffers with 'musical round' tourrets and when its time to shout the song title out, all people hear is 'och jimmy' or some such thing
May 19th 2009, 7:30 am
#10
Hammer for Life
Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Too far away from Upton Park, for my liking !
Posts: 5,524
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
May 19th 2009, 10:48 am
#11
???
Joined: Apr 2009
Location: dubai
Posts: 355
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
I know, at times like these, it is hard not to think of onesself first, and everybody else second. People seem to want more than one can give, with no thought for the position we all find ourselves in..
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
But I'd like you to stop for a second and ask yourself this...
Are a couple of hours so important to me that I cant spend them helping others???
If, once you have looked deep into your heart, the answer to that question is a resounding no, then I have a group of people that I know would greatly appreciate that couple of hours....
For many a year, the BE Quiz team night out was a solid foundation in the ever-changing ebb and flow of life in Dubai. While all around uncertainty and the soulless aspects of Dubai would suck people dry, the Monday quiz outing was a beacon of light, steadfast and resolute against the ills of this great city..
However, in recent times, this rock has started to crumble.. Flagging interest and lower and lower scores has meant that all but the most diehard quiz player has turned their back on this pantheon of expat life and, having visited with them last night, I feel compelled to help these once proud people...
Show you care, they dont need you to come EVERY week, but if we all, once every couple of months, set aside our private ills and ventured out to aid others, I feel this once proud group, a bastion of all that is good, can once again raise their collective heads and, eventually, we will see the most recognisable of posts once again running in the Sandpit...
'Mondaynight pub quiz...'
Thank you for your time....
What time?
Can thick people join in?
What Day
May 19th 2009, 10:57 am
#12
why ayeeeee man!
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Disco Gardens...
Posts: 11,370
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
Actually I've changed my footy night to Sunday rather than Monday so if I'm working late i'm just up the road so I'll try and pop in for a couple of pints and to say hello, was quite nice last time catching up with MM and MH and the others.
May 19th 2009, 10:58 am
#13
hmmmm...nice
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 27,923
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
May 19th 2009, 12:37 pm
#15
why ayeeeee man!
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Location: Disco Gardens...
Posts: 11,370
Re: Can you spare some time for charity??
heh, that honestly made me laugh out loud.