Mike Bell.

bauble · 6 Oct 2020, 15:39 (Ref:4008852)

See Tribute thread for details of a 2021 Mike Bell calendar.

bauble · 7 Oct 2020, 12:25 (Ref:4008990)

As I understand it, if we can sell 100 copies it will not cost the family a penny, and turn a small surplus for charity.

I can't think of a better cause.

Cough up.

bauble · 21 Oct 2020, 11:43 (Ref:4011796)

22 copies sold to date, been there for quite a time.Maybe nearer Christmas the sales will pick up.

VIVA GT · 21 Oct 2020, 11:49 (Ref:4011801)

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Originally Posted by bauble

22 copies sold to date, been there for quite a time.Maybe nearer Christmas the sales will pick up.

I'm sure that sales will pick up as the start of the New Year approaches. Calendars are a popular Christmas present, both for giving & receiving.
(That reminds me, I'd better check my ebay account, my copy of the calendar hasn't arrived yet!)

bauble · 21 Oct 2020, 12:40 (Ref:4011816)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

I'm sure that sales will pick up as the start of the New Year approaches. Calendars are a popular Christmas present, both for giving & receiving.
(That reminds me, I'd better check my ebay account, my copy of the calendar hasn't arrived yet!)

The intention is to post them our early December when numbers are better known, Viv. Don't panic, don't panic!

VIVA GT · 21 Oct 2020, 12:56 (Ref:4011818)

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Originally Posted by bauble

The intention is to post them our early December when numbers are better known, Viv. Don't panic, don't panic!

OK thanks for the reassurance Corporal Jones, it was showing as 'Sent' in my Ebay account .

Lancsbreaker · 22 Oct 2020, 18:17 (Ref:4012019)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

OK thanks for the reassurance Corporal Jones, it was showing as 'Sent' in my Ebay account .

Yeah, I'd vaguely wondered about that - in fact got quite excited yesterday when a package arrived but it turned out to be a lot less interesting than the calendar......

Get one (or more) bought, guys!

VIVA GT · 23 Oct 2020, 06:44 (Ref:4012089)

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Originally Posted by bauble

As I understand it, if we can sell 100 copies it will not cost the family a penny, and turn a small surplus for charity.

I can't think of a better cause.

Cough up.

If sufficient orders aren't raised for costs to be covered (let alone additional charitable contributions) I'd be prepared to forfeit the price of my calendar and for that to be donated to charity instead if the calendars aren't printed.

bauble · 23 Oct 2020, 07:40 (Ref:4012097)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

If sufficient orders aren't raised for costs to be covered (let alone additional charitable contributions) I'd be prepared to forfeit the price of my calendar and for that to be donated to charity instead if the calendars aren't printed.

No worries Viv, all orders will be fulfilled regardless. but that is a very generous offer, maybe I have misjudged you all these years.

VIVA GT · 23 Oct 2020, 08:43 (Ref:4012109)

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Originally Posted by bauble

No worries Viv, all orders will be fulfilled regardless. but that is a very generous offer, maybe I have misjudged you all these years.

Thanks Baub, it just doesn't seem right that this could cost Mikes family if sufficient sales are not made. Hopefully the borders will start flooding in over the next few weeks, if I can thing of anyone who would enjoy a calendar as a Christmas present, I will order more, but with a very limited number of friends that is probably unlikely!

As to my perceived generosity don't worry, it is just a temporary glitch based on potential increase in income as we approach the mince pie season!

**Aysedasi** · 23 Oct 2020, 08:45 (Ref:4012111)

Likewise, well said. I'd be very happy to do the same. We can't possibly allow this to actually cost the family money.

bauble · 25 Oct 2020, 22:22 (Ref:4013031)

The calendar does not seem to be very popular, but as copies will be posted out early December, printing will have to be mid November, so IF you do want one don't leave it too late or you may be disappointed.

Cliff Ryan · 29 Oct 2020, 16:36 (Ref:4013751)

As some of you know, Mike asked James Paterson and I to help his family sell his collection of cars. The original intention was to enter them in the auction at Race Retro. However, we understand that this may not be going ahead, so would like anyone who is interested in any of Mike's cars please register their interest with either James Paterson or myself.

Mike's race car collection comprised:

Baby Blue - 1959 Morgan Plus Four FIA

Gilbert - 1965 Gilbern GT FIA

Lairy Canary - 1974 Ford Escort RS1600 Group 2 Appendix J

Delta Formula Ford FF2000 - 1978

MTX Spider Sport Prototype - 1972 FIA

Mike's road cars and bikes:

TEX - 1972 Ford Escort RS1600

RPX - 1974 Ford Escort RS2000

YCC - 1994 Porsche 968 Sport

UJB - 1998 Peugeot 205 Rallye

AVF - 2001 Ducati S4

NHV - 2001 Piaggio Zip 125

There is also a 2012 Brian James RS2 Race Shuttle

john ruston · 30 Oct 2020, 08:54 (Ref:4013857)

Just ordered three.
Hope that helps and there is photo of him winning handicap at Le Mans Classic in my car!
Cliff or James to contact me as MAY find home for one of those cars.

bauble · 30 Oct 2020, 09:25 (Ref:4013861)

I assume you mean calendars, not cars, John, so many thanks for your support, we are now about half way to breaking even.

Cliff, I have copied your post to the Morgan forum, I trust that is OK with you.

Have you ordered you calendar yet?

Cheers,

Bob.

john ruston · 30 Oct 2020, 10:02 (Ref:4013865)

I ordered calendars and just waiting for Cliff/James to contact me about two/three cars perhaps.

Cliff Ryan · 30 Oct 2020, 10:23 (Ref:4013868)

Hi John,

Will pm you my contact details now.

Email's my name at hotmail.com

Best,

Cliff

Cliff Ryan · 30 Oct 2020, 10:51 (Ref:4013872)

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Originally Posted by bauble

Cliff, I have copied your post to the Morgan forum, I trust that is OK with you.

Have you ordered you calendar yet?

Cheers,

Bob.

Thanks Bob,

Haven't ordered calendars yet as waiting to see how many needed to fill hole.

I think they'll make good family Christmas presents for all

GORDON STREETER · 30 Oct 2020, 12:35 (Ref:4013892)

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Originally Posted by bauble

Have you ordered you calendar yet?

Cheers,

Bob.

Yes I have I'll get my footman to send it over by airmail, although at this minute I'm trying to escape the curfew and probable complete lockdown here in Spain so I shall possibly be in Blighty for Christmas. This will be the first time for 20 years so I'll have to forward my UK address to that bloke in the north pole with the white beard

bauble · 30 Oct 2020, 14:38 (Ref:4013905)

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Originally Posted by Cliff Ryan

Thanks Bob,

Haven't ordered calendars yet as waiting to see how many needed to fill hole.

I think they'll make good family Christmas presents for all

Clearly you are no Norman No Mates them Cliff. I can ensure that we save the odd fifty or so calendars you will need.

john ruston · 30 Oct 2020, 14:40 (Ref:4013906)

I’ve ordered three .
Shout if you need any subs!

bauble · 30 Oct 2020, 18:28 (Ref:4013922)

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Originally Posted by john ruston

I’ve ordered three .
Shout if you need any subs!

We should not need to order more copies than needed, surely Mike had enough friends on here to more than cover costs if everyone purchased just one copy?

Still it is a very kind and generous offer, John. and much appreciated.

Bob

bauble · 1 Nov 2020, 10:26 (Ref:4014217)

With the nice header now in place (thank you) no one can say "I didn't know''

VIVA GT · 2 Nov 2020, 10:54 (Ref:4014512)

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Originally Posted by bauble

With the nice header now in place (thank you) no one can say "I didn't know''

I see that sales are up to 48 calendars now Baub. Still not enough to reach the break-even point but at least the numbers are heading in the right direction.

zefarelly · 4 Nov 2020, 15:42 (Ref:4014874)

Just ordered mine

Had to google the MTX . . . a new one to me.

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